The Rex - Toronto

The location downtown combined with raw great live jazz is fabulous. The burgers were mellow in temperature and not very tasty. Overall it may be best to go the... read more The location downtown combined with raw great live jazz is fabulous. The burgers were mellow in temperature and not very tasty. Overall it may be best to go there for beer and music. The music volume inside was really far too loud, so we sat outside (summer, 25 deg C in the evening). That was great. The sound that they played was great to listen to.

I found this place when searching for live music. It turned out to be quite central, very easy going atmoshphere with daily gigs starting at 6:30pm and 9:30pm.... read more I found this place when searching for live music. It turned out to be quite central, very easy going atmoshphere with daily gigs starting at 6:30pm and 9:30pm. When i visited i got to listen to "The worst pop band ever" and what they lack in Pop the have plenty in Jazz! Very nice set boys! Friendly and relaxed staff taking care of the orders. Had a burger and beer to go with it and all in all had a very good time! Will be back soon...

We went to a concert in Toronto and went to The Rex for some insanely good jazz and tasty and generous sized nachos after it was over. The wait staff were excel... read more We went to a concert in Toronto and went to The Rex for some insanely good jazz and tasty and generous sized nachos after it was over. The wait staff were excellent and we were genuinely impressed by the whole experience. Authentic place in the heart of downtown Toronto. Great breakfast was had the next day as well. A must visit place if you love jazz. (A elementary school trip arrived as we were leaving - THAT is how good it is.) Lots of history in this place.

I traveled there solo and this is an affordable option. The location is fantastic, and room is clean. Every staff I met is really friendly and helpful. Didn’t h... read more I traveled there solo and this is an affordable option. The location is fantastic, and room is clean. Every staff I met is really friendly and helpful. Didn’t have time to check out their bar,but they offer great breakfast options too. Really nice experience! Service: 5

Disappointing Experience at The Rex Jazz Blues Bar We visited The Rex in downtown Toronto, a bar that presents itself as a jazz and blues venue. We bought ticke... read more Disappointing Experience at The Rex Jazz Blues Bar We visited The Rex in downtown Toronto, a bar that presents itself as a jazz and blues venue. We bought tickets in advance for $16 per person, expecting a decent night of live music. Unfortunately, it was a complete waste of money. The performance we witnessed that night was shockingly bad — if that was jazz, I don’t know what music is anymore. It felt like the musicians had just received their instruments that day and were trying to figure out how they worked. The result was a chaotic, unpleasant noise that had nothing to do with jazz as we know it. When we realized how bad the music was, we asked for a refund — of course, they refused. So we just moved outside, ordered food, and tried to salvage the evening. The food was okay, but the bathroom was filthy and smelled awful, which only added to the poor experience. In short: unless every other place in Toronto is closed, avoid this one. If you value your time, your nerves, and your ears — find another spot. Service: 4