Sneaky Dee's
33 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/askTO, r/toronto30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
Sneaky Dee's draws recommendations for budget-friendly beer, emo nights, throwback dance parties and nachos. Solo visitors describe enjoying the music, and one regular specifically mentions 2000s and 2010s pop on Saturdays. One student praises the value. The scene is not for everyone: commenters disagree about its college-aged crowd, one criticizes the food, and another thinks the drinks should be cheaper.
Address
Sneaky Dee's, 431 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T2, Canada
At a glance
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- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cheap beer, Emo nights, Nachos
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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.
- Caveatu/Soggy-Willingness806 in r/askTO · May 2025ambience
Author would rather avoid a place like it, preferring a more professional-leaning crowd.
- Recommendsu/patrick--bateman-- in r/askTO · Oct 2026ambience
Says alternative crowds flock there and recommends a visit.
- Recommendsu/noorichee in r/askTO · Sep 2026ambience
Says they began going there on Saturday nights and praises its value and great atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/ADVANTAGE_CONNORS in r/toronto · May 2026
Fondly recalls the bar's classic dive feel and says its fajitas will be missed.
- Recommendsu/Optiguy42 in r/toronto · May 2026hygiene
Likes the graffiti-covered bathrooms.
- Mixedu/Primary_Tangerine625 in r/askTO · Feb 2024
Jokes that the dive bars may only exist to make Sneaky Dee's seem nice.
- Caveatu/motus_lux in r/toronto · Oct 2024price
Feels this bar's beer prices are too high and should come down.
- Recommendsu/sadepicurus in r/askTO · Oct 2026ambience
Suggested for rock, punk and emo vibes and called a fixture in its scene.
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- Recommendsu/HeatThat in r/toronto · May 2026
Says they love the bar but fears developers could take it like other local landmarks.
- Recommendsu/pakushi in r/askTO · Sep 2026ambience
Goes most Saturdays; says the crowd is varied and the music is a good throwback mix.
- Recommendsu/gwelfguy in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Lists it as a 90s hangout and finds calling it an old people bar odd.
- Recommendsu/chairmanrulz in r/askTO · Feb 2025
Calls it a classic for nachos and beer, though doubts it fits the cheap-drinks request.
- Recommendsu/Brightwing9 in r/askTO · Feb 2024price
Sells cheap beer with a cool brand.
- Recommendsu/OGdajuiceman in r/toronto · Oct 2024price
Says it's still cheap with inexpensive pitchers.
- Recommendsu/elephantshuze in r/toronto · Oct 2024price
Notes cheap beers and pitchers.
- Recommendsu/spchina in r/askTO · Oct 2026ambience
Agrees with the pick as a long-time attendee who finds it welcoming.
- Recommendsu/Natural_Piccolo_634 in r/askTO · Sep 2026ambience
Agrees with the pick; says it suits their dance nights and is good value for students.
- Mixedu/CanadaCalamity in r/toronto · May 2026hygiene
Has mixed feelings about the venue but thinks it should remain.
- Recommendsu/s-beat in r/askTO · Sep 2026price
Points to Sneaky Dee's as a cheap spot, citing its pitchers and lunch menu.
- Recommendsu/gedubedangle in r/askTO · Sep 2026value
Calls its drink deals some of the best in town.
- Recommendsu/acamu5x in r/askTO · Mar 2024ambience
Calls its Emo Night a lot of fun and notes many people attend solo.
- Recommendsu/finalbossesboss in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Suggested as an option, with no further comment.
- Recommendsu/MarkMarrkor in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Says it comes to mind as a dive.
- Recommendsu/ManOTMoon in r/askTO · Oct 2026
Rates it highly and says it's a convenient add-on to a Kensington evening.
- Mixedu/Pineapple_Chicken in r/toronto · May 2026hygiene
Has a mixed view of the venue's rough-edged character.
- Recommendsu/ruckusss in r/askTO · Feb 2025value
Likes the discounted nachos deal, calling it nice.
- Recommendsu/bubbabear244 in r/askTO · Feb 2025ambience
Enjoys its emo nights, calling them a lot of fun.
- Recommendsu/dafais in r/askTO · Mar 2024
Calls it their personal go-to third place.
- Recommendsu/notgonnachoose in r/askTO · Mar 2024
Says Emo Night there is a reasonable idea and that they attend alone too, as many others do.
- Caveatu/TronAres25 in r/askTO · Jun 2026taste
Finds the food bland and advises skipping it in favour of other cuisines.
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