The Ossington

Not quite sure when it all sprouted. But if you keep your eyes peeled on the Ossington strip, specifically between Queen and Dundas, you'll notice that there's getting to be a lot of nightlife scenery to chew on. In impressive quantities, former clubland hipsters have relocated to this new club-land oasis. You can see it in the bars and restaurants; Friendly west end crowds have become suspiciously hipper than thou. As for the new venues – and there are many – for every big-budget entity, there is a cute, DIY corner bar.



Falling into the latter category, The Ossington opens its doors in hopes of capturing the displaced indie crowd. With similar type bars Baby Huey and Levack Block for neighbours, owner Pat C has taken over the old Gallery 61 in the hopes of capitalizing on the recent growth in the area. “I lived five years above where Baby Huey is now," he recalls. "Back when it was a shady Vietnamese karaoke bar”