Horseshoe Tavern
7 people recommendvia r/toronto, r/askTO9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Horseshoe Tavern draws praise for its live music and mixed crowd, and a couple of people note that daytime visits are budget-friendly. One patron calls it a small, worn bar that has hosted memorable shows, while another says it falls short of the Rivoli. One commenter points to the front room as a dive-leaning option.
Address
Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Live music, Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Live music
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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/JudahMaccabee in r/toronto · Jul 2026
Says the Horseshoe falls short of the Rivoli, though the trailing qualifier hints it still has some merit.
- Recommendsu/_SleezyPMartini_ in r/askTO · Sep 2026price
Suggests Horseshoe Tavern in daytime as a cheap option.
- Recommendsu/KrisD2012 in r/askTO · Jan 2026ambience
Likes it for the blend of people and the live music.
- Recommendsu/ltcapone in r/askTO · Oct 2026
Calls it a legendary venue; brief positive comment.
- Recommendsu/finalbossesboss in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Suggested as an option, with no further comment.
- Recommendsu/EpochalTraveller in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Suggested as a dive-leaning option, specifically its front room.
- Recommendsu/mikeyriot in r/toronto · Oct 2024price
Says the daytime prices at the Horseshoe are pretty good.
- Recommendsu/thestareater in r/askTO · Jun 2024
Was their favourite bar in the past and is glad it's still around.
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- Mixedu/Fianna9 in r/askTO · Aug 2026ambience
Describes a small, worn bar that has hosted memorable shows.
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