Cameron House
15 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/toronto15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Cameron House on Queen West is repeatedly recommended for live music. Two commenters describe it as a close local match for a blues bar, while another cautions that the music varies and often leans roots, folk or indie rock. A visitor praises getting music without a cover charge, and another describes a somewhat older crowd. Those are reported experiences, not a promise of a particular band, schedule or entry policy.
Address
The Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A7, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Known for
- Live music, Blues, Roots and folk
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/boosh1744 in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Says it comes close to a blues bar, especially on certain nights.
- Recommendsu/britishbassplayer in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Calls it the nearest local match to blues, while noting there's lots of other live music.
- Recommendsu/Admirable-Wear-7834 in r/toronto · Dec 2024value
Likes that live music comes with a drink and no entry fee.
- Recommendsu/Automatonalist in r/askTO · Oct 2026ambience
Calls it a historic, cool hangout with many styles, leaning roots and country.
- Recommendsu/Nanook98227 in r/askTO · Sep 2024
Lists it among good nearby options.
- Recommendsu/Jessiejones1080 in r/askTO · Oct 2026
Agrees with the Cameron House pick and praises its music.
- Recommendsu/Personal-Main8800 in r/askTO · Jan 2026ambience
Suggests it for an older crowd and says it hosts live jazz.
- Recommendsu/dergster in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Calls it a Toronto equivalent for this style, even though it isn't strictly blues.
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- Recommendsu/Business-Ad-9210 in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Calls it a great spot and agrees with the earlier pick.
- Recommendsu/CapibaraCake in r/askTO · Jul 2025service
Says patrons get more relaxed treatment there than at the venue under discussion.
- Recommendsu/Unique_Permission_63 in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Recommends Cameron House, paired with Grossman's.
- Recommendsu/ColonelCrikey in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Recommends Cameron House with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/blastomite in r/askTO · Jun 2024ambience
Also recommended, citing its live music.
- Recommendsu/hodgepodgelodger in r/askTO · Jun 2024
Directly suggested as a bar to try.
- Recommendsu/haye7880 in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Simply agrees with the Cameron House suggestion.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.