The Harmony Lounge, Toronto

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    Harmony Lounge is easy to miss, looming in the shadows of Butt’r Lounge. And it remains sign-less (save for a flyer taped to the door) making it appear to be a vacant location from the street. But when the heavy glass door parts the way to a postindustrial but cozy space, it’s evident that we will be entirely in Harmony’s well-manicured hands.

    The Harmony mission was to offer not just another cocktail lounge setting in the heart of the throbbing College Strip, but to provide a (down tempo) music-driven space to encourage nightlife juices to flow. In order to do this, the street noise level had to be brought down a shade. This was accomplished by installing a vacuum-sealed, double paneled (two panes of glass with an air pocket in between) glass front to replace what was once a garage door store front.

    Within the confines of the now traffic-noise-free bar is a dark time capsule separated into two rooms (and a back patio is on its way). You can recharge your batteries at an oak bar surrounded by bar stools. The front lounge area continues with The hotel generation theme - Dali-esque tables accompanied with puffy hotel-lounge chairs.

    Further down is another area, which is where Harmony’s music station is set up. With guest DJs given license to drive anything and everything from their vast collection, you’ll at times hear the best in underground down tempo, and at times, the worst. With DJs Johanus Grant and Duo Tang, on their slotted nights, it’s safe to say music hounds will be in good hands.

    Even when there's not a party going on, Harmony has sexy allure. DJs spin electronic magic while, smartly dressed scenesters lounge on puffy chairs and drink in the room's ever-changing music installation.

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    AT A GLANCE
    The Harmony Lounge
    589 College Street, Toronto, ON
    416-534-1987
    College Street
    Venue:
    Lounge
    Hours:
    Daily: 8:00pm - 3:00am
    Price Range:
    $$ (affordable)
    Payment:
    Master Card, Visa, American Express
    THE BUZZ

    IN THE AREA

    1 Reader Reviews

    Last summer Harmony had an amazing funky Afro-Cuban band, playing on Saturday nights (no cover)-- it was the best place to be on a Sat. night in Toronto. I heard Mercado Negro is back to play this summer on Saturdays. Amazing music with funky percussion and a great hidden patio in the back make this place a spot with special personality on College.

    1. Marie's Review :: June 04, 2005
    Marie's Rating: 3 Stars

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