After dark · Live music
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
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Unpretentious hotel with streamlined rooms & casual dining, plus a hip bar with nightly jazz.via Google
A long-running, no-frills institution offering live jazz and blues every single night of the week.
Reviews from Google
Such a unique and cozy place!! Price of the room was a little steeper than I would expect of a private bedroom with shared washrooms, but the place was well maintained and made for a comfortable night’s sleep! The staff at reception were also incredibly kind and helpful when checking in/out. I didn’t get an opportunity to check out the live jazz show, but I’ve heard fantastic things! I did stop in the bar for breakfast, and the staff there were fantastic as well! I’m blind and travel with a cane, and they immediately offered to guide me over to a table. I got their avocado toast which, honestly, was very reasonably priced given toronto’s pricey standard and the quality and presentation of the food! Also got to enjoy a little bit of jazz music playing over the speakers while eating. Overall a very pleasant experience, and a fun little adventure if it’s within your means! Will absolutely be stopping by the bar again on my next visit to the city.
I ended up visiting the Rex 3 times during a week trip to Toronto. A smashing venue for Jazz with 3 shows a day when I was there. Atmosphere was engaging with the old fashioned pub style adding to it for me. Very friendly bar staff too. Ticket prices, when you have them, are very reasonable. If you like Jazz, don’t miss it!
The food, drinks, and music were great! After my friend’s play that they put on, we grabbed a couple celebratory drinks here with some nachos. We stayed, laughed, drank and enjoyed each other’s company for hours. The staff are really nice, and the music was so enjoyable to listen to. A jazzy cool vibe. Definitely coming again. Also, ORDER THE DEAR PRUDENCE COCKTAIL!
Such a wonderful change from standard "pub fare". A truly unique experience--one that is almost impossible to find these days. Food is good, beer is cold, and Andy is a great waiter. Pretty sure he's the same guy that served when we were here a few years ago (we live out of town). Looking forward to our next visit in several years time
Its the only place in Toronto I like being. Such a cozy inviting place to be. The bar tenders always treat you like a friend, the music is always great, the food is good. My wife and I stayed in the hotel rooms like 15 years ago before we got married. The rooms are old and nothing special...and yet they are something special. The building, the history. All of it is awesome. Go, have some drinks and food and enjoy the music, just forget about the BS outside for a while.