Amnesia Bar & Grill

Tried to go to this bar after seeing a late movie at bloor cinema. As my hubby and I approached the door, an old man, who I can only assume was the owner, came up to us and told us «not tonight» and proceeded to lock the door. This was particularly odd because the bar had people in it.
So we ended up going to the piano bar across the street, which I would highly recommend.

Nasty place, smells, warm beer, bad martini, bad service, nasty people. stay away if you are smart!

We came here for pre drink before concert but I wish we hadn’t made the decision to come here. This bar is very shady and sketchy, which I didn’t expect to see on this part of town. Everyone looked like alcoholics who seemed to be drinking their lives away as usual. And all these men with girth big enough to fit all my textbooks who probably shaved and showered a month ago kept staring at us. Eww.
Drinks were really cheap but that can’t justify our experience at this bar. Service wasn’t good as our server took so much time to bring our drinks.

I went here while we were waiting on a table at Guu. I was totally apprehensive when my sister told me where they were, and yes when you walk in it seems pretty dingy and smells of old beer, BUT the service was so friendly and the pints were $ 5. It’s a great little spot to go and grab a beer before going somewhere else. I will come back for sure. Didn’t try the food but I heard it’s good too.

On aurait pu croire à un bar sympathique de quartier. C’est davantage un Parthénon de piliers de bars et une barmaid cassante qui gère son bar comme Kim Jong-​il gérait la Corée du Nord.

The drink selection is standard but the food is especially good, as is the staff. Very warm, treat you like family after the second or third visit and you can tell that there are «regulars» who are pretty friendly and come in all shapes and sizes. True tell signs of a good bar.
Seriously, try the food.
This isn’t a place to rage out college style, it’s a nice place to stop in for a couple pints before you go out and I’ve noticed it’s livelier during the week than on a Saturday, which is sorta nice!

My friend and I wandered into this place on a trip to Toronto because it looked cool from the outside… walked in, saw a couple of old men and persevered anyway. The bartender, Dylan, is awesome! He introduced himself to us (and everyone) and addressed us all by name throughout the night.
Maybe it’s Canadian hospitality, but it’s the friendliest bar I’ve ever gone to. I wish I could find a place like this in the States! It’s even cool on a Monday night.

This is a bar of old men. If you like that, you’ll love this bar.
Hilarious, friendly people made three Americans feel deeply welcome. Free pool table. Saucy bartender. The colorful owner proposed slaughtering a goat out back for Easter.
This place is essentially Cheers, Canada-​style. We even went over which regular would fit with the Cheers cast.
An island of authenticity in the ocean of Bloor cool.

This really is your dingy neighbourhood bar. Which would normally be fine and worthy of three stars but the service is terrible if you’re not a regular. Our group ordered a pitcher. When we wanted another one we had to go up and ask for it. When we finished the second, guess what? Yup, we had to go up and ask for our bill.
The place was nearly full by the time we left but the bartender/​waitress wasn’t so busy that she couldn’t make the rounds. Especially since this place is not very big.
I saw some people had ordered plates of fries so I’m not sure what type of food they have or even if there is a full menu. They have some decent options on tap like Flying Monkeys and Buzz. They also have crap on tap like 50.
If you’re into people watching then this would be the place for you. Many odd balls and randoms. There was a guy playing pool that was randomly blowing a whistle.
P. S. If you can figure out what the tongs are for that are hanging below the men’s washroom sink, let me know.