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Photo courtesy of The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar Facebook page
The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar
Type: Live Music
10Best Says
Toronto has a thriving jazz scene and The Rex has been at the forefront. Open since the late 1980s, they have more shows than anywhere else with world-renowned musicians and top local talent. The... Read More
Toronto has a thriving jazz scene and The Rex has been at the forefront. Open since the late 1980s, they have more shows than anywhere else with world-renowned musicians and top local talent. The decor is minimal and the vibe is relaxed. Some people do choose to talk over the talent (who seem to be used to it). Go in your jeans, grab a beer and be prepared to cheer for the nuances in each set. There are many free shows that provide solid jazz to appreciative Toronto audiences. The food is standard pub fare with decently priced drinks. During the summer, the patio is sublime.
Address:
194 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z1
416-598-2475
Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30am-2am
- Sat-Sun: 8:30am-2am
Website:
therex.ca
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Courtney Sunday
Toronto Local Expert
- Best of Toronto's Entertainment District: "Live music shows can start as early as 4pm and as late as 9:30pm. If you are spending the night, be prepared to fall asleep to the soothing lullaby of jazz at top volume."
- Early Entertainment: "You can pay with plastic, but if there is a cover charge, bring cash. Shows on Fridays and Saturdays start as early as 3:30pm or 4pm, so it is always easy to squeeze in some entertainment no matter what your schedule."
- Recommended as Best of Toronto's Entertainment District Because: For years, people have had the opinion that jazz is dying. The Rex proves the naysayers wrong.
- Best for Early Entertainment Because: An intimate space with more free concerts than you thought possible. Some of them on the weekends start before 7pm. Rejoice, early birds.
