Grossman's
12 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Grossman's on Spadina is repeatedly recommended for blues and jazz. A former regular recalls it as a favourite place to hear blues musicians, and another commenter praises its jazz bands. Dive-bar discussions also bring it up as a personal favourite. The main difference in expectations is energy: one visitor comparing Toronto venues with Chicago finds this group of music spots older and calmer rather than a late-night dance scene.
Address
Grossman's Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G3, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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.
- Mixedu/itsbipolar in r/askTO · Jul 2025ambience
Lumped with other named spots as older and calmer, lacking dancefloor energy despite strong musicians.
- Recommendsu/karenskygreen in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2026
Suggests it as possibly the city's last remaining blues bar.
- Recommendsu/Sauterneandbleu in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Replies with only the name, suggesting it as the answer.
- Recommendsu/Canucklehead_Esq in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Says it's their only pick for a favourite dive bar.
- Recommendsu/worldofwhevs in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Recommends dropping by Grossman's for blues.
- Recommendsu/miurabucho in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Names it as a dive bar recommendation on Spadina.
- Recommendsu/elleharlow in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Includes it in a list of dive picks.
- Recommendsu/CapibaraCake in r/askTO · Jul 2025service
Says patrons get more relaxed treatment there than at the venue under discussion.
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- Recommendsu/jetswim in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Used to hear blues there and calls it the best place of that era for real players.
- Recommendsu/bonbonthecat in r/askTO · May 2024
Named as another jazz option, suggested for a casual drink.
- Recommendsu/MethodBeautiful9688 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2026ambience
Praises the live jazz bands there.
- Recommendsu/phirleh in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Names it as a dive bar recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Unique_Permission_63 in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Recommends Grossman's, paired with Cameron House.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.