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 AT A GLANCE
The Social
1100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
416-532-4474
West Queen West
Venue:
Bar, Lounge
Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday from 5:30 - 10 pm (9 pm on Sunday)
Price Range:
$$ (Affordable)
Payment:
Master Card, Visa, American Express
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THE BUZZ
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IN THE AREA
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13 Reader Reviews | this place is a fucking hole please return my life.
anonymous
1. Anonymous's Review :: October 08, 2008 Anonymous's Rating: Stars |
this place is a fucking hole please return my life.
anonymous
2. Anonymous's Review :: October 08, 2008 Anonymous's Rating: Stars |
Interesting place. After great experiences with other Queen West bars like The Stones Place and The Drake, I wanted to see if The Social could live up to the hype.
First of all, I thoroughly enjoyed only paying 5 dollars for cover. In a city that can fleece you for a dubious time, this was greatly appreciated. The bouncers were courteous and there was no problem there.
The bathrooms were an interesting lay out - the bathroom attendant was male, which threw me for a momentary loop. Not really clean, but what can you do.
The decor was also interesting - however, as you got further towards the back of the club, it got rougher and rougher looking. Seating was limited and seemed to be reserved, which is a little bit of a problem when you are dancing all night.
The crowd was mixed - there seemed to be people of all kinds and a range of ages. People were having a good time and breaking it down. There was a female DJ, which was a nice change, and while the music was a little too hipster-dipster for me at times, she did play some good mashups of 2 Live Crew, Kelis, and Daft Punk.
However, the music was FAR TOO LOUD. I actually had to leave the club because my eardrums were physically hurting, and my ears rang for a day after. It was really not appreciated - I would literally have to wear ear plugs going back to this club. Maybe it was just the specific night I went on, but it was extremely unpleasant.
All in all an alright time. I've had better on Queen West, but it was a nice trendy place far from the pretention of Clubland.
3. Anonymous's Review :: July 11, 2008 |
Interesting place. After great experiences with other Queen West bars like The Stones Place and The Drake, I wanted to see if The Social could live up to the hype.
First of all, I thoroughly enjoyed only paying 5 dollars for cover. In a city that can fleece you for a dubious time, this was greatly appreciated. The bouncers were courteous and there was no problem there.
The bathrooms were an interesting lay out - the bathroom attendant was male, which threw me for a momentary loop. Not really clean, but what can you do.
The decor was also interesting - however, as you got further towards the back of the club, it got rougher and rougher looking. Seating was limited and seemed to be reserved, which is a little bit of a problem when you are dancing all night.
The crowd was mixed - there seemed to be people of all kinds and a range of ages. People were having a good time and breaking it down. There was a female DJ, which was a nice change, and while the music was a little too hipster-dipster for me at times, she did play some good mashups of 2 Live Crew, Kelis, and Daft Punk.
However, the music was FAR TOO LOUD. I actually had to leave the club because my eardrums were physically hurting, and my ears rang for a day after. It was really not appreciated - I would literally have to wear ear plugs going back to this club. Maybe it was just the specific night I went on, but it was extremely unpleasant.
All in all an alright time. I've had better on Queen West, but it was a nice trendy place far from the pretention of Clubland.
4. Anna's Review :: July 11, 2008 Anna's Rating: 3 Stars |
Wicked beats and a fun unpretentious crowd made this vancouverite boogey on down a lil too much. Lost new Power Shot Canon camera on Thursday Nov 8th somewhere on the dance floor. Heartbroken about all the pics from my trip being gone for ever. If found pleeeeeease contact me 778-995-4556
5. Kelly's Review :: November 09, 2007 Kelly's Rating: 4 Stars |
Any institution that allows you to party on a Monday like it's a Friday deserves 4-stars...
6. B.A.Dick's Review :: October 03, 2007 B.A.Dick's Rating: 4 Stars |
The Social used to be one of our favourite spots. Older crowd, cool/hip/casual vibe, real people. However, since the reno, something has changed. One Saturday a couple of weeks ago, we noticed what appeared to be a much younger crowd (espcially the girls), and a much more prominent 905er population. Very disappointing. I hope The Social is not lost for good...!
7. Anonymous's Review :: June 15, 2007 |
The Social used to be one of our favourite spots. Older crowd, cool/hip/casual vibe, real people. However, since the reno, something has changed. One Saturday a couple of weeks ago, we noticed what appeared to be a much younger crowd (espcially the girls), and a much more prominent 905er population. Very disappointing. I hope The Social is not lost for good...!
8. SK's Review :: June 15, 2007 SK's Rating: 3 Stars |
I went to The Social a couple weeks ago on a Saturday night. Free admission, mid 20+ crowd, great DJ on the tables. Loved the deep house. Give it a try, you can't go wrong.
Rating: 4
9. Anonymous's Review :: February 04, 2007 |
I went to The Social a couple weeks ago on a Saturday night. Free admission, mid 20+ crowd, great DJ on the tables. Loved the deep house. Give it a try, you can't go wrong.
10. Juls's Review :: February 02, 2007 Juls's Rating: 4 Stars |
Was thhere this evening (Sat Nov 4/ Sun Nov 5 am)
my wallet and cell was "stolen". Best case scenario it was mistakenly taken. Please return. Any info call 416-429-0903. I so hope it finds its way back to me
11. Zelda's Review :: November 05, 2006 Zelda's Rating: 1 Stars |
For some reason, it's hard to find a place to dance in this town once you turn 30 and finally have money to spend. "Social" is a a much needed beacon of light!
I thoroughly enjoyed: the late 20s, 30s cleancut crowd; the fact that it's so West of the club district that only true downtowners will bother trying to find it; and that when listening to classic house songs like Voodoo Ray - there are people around you who are old enough to have heard it the first time!
I went on a Saturday and there was no line up. Line ups are for kids. There was no cover and no problem mosying up to the bar for a drink.
Social makes it okay to go out when you're in your 30s and not feel like you're too old to be dancing, drinking and being fabulous!
12. Lola's Review :: February 13, 2006 Lola's Rating: 4 Stars |
i love this place
it's really cool and hip
wednesday's they have live bands with cool downtown people hanging out
thurs. + sat. great dance music
and friday wicked rock
and they owner is really really cute!
13. Jake's Review :: August 03, 2005 Jake's Rating: 3 Stars |
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