The Smiling Buddha
280 Reviews
- Thursday7 PM–2 AM
- Friday7 PM–2 AM
- Saturday7 PM–2 AM
- Sunday7 PM–2 AM
- Monday7 PM–2 AM
- Tuesday7 PM–2 AM
- Wednesday7 PM–2 AM
About the Business
MUSIC VENUE || EVENT SPACE || 961 COLLEGE ST, TORONTO | MUSIC VENUE || EVENT SPACE || 961 COLLEGE ST, TORONTO
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+16476242131
961 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A6
Hours
- Thursday7 PM–2 AM
- Friday7 PM–2 AM
- Saturday7 PM–2 AM
- Sunday7 PM–2 AM
- Monday7 PM–2 AM
- Tuesday7 PM–2 AM
- Wednesday7 PM–2 AM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Washroom
- Family-friendly
- Bar on-site
- Gender-neutral washroom
- Live performances
- Restaurant
Recommended Reviews
Jimmy Lu
22.10.2023
The Smiling Buddha
It's a deeper than it is wide kind of music venue with main floor and basement shows. There are no frills. It's unclear how to access the coat check which is supposedly downstairs. Drinks are promptly served. Come have a good time with friends listening to Toronto's music scene.
Alan Kivaev
19.10.2023
The Smiling Buddha
Good spot to check out some good indie acts, especially local ones. Drink selection isn't terrible. The sound system holds up decently well for the space. The only issue I have is that it seems like there is now capacity limit and it does get very very crowded to the point it may be difficult to get around so be aware.
Marion Bowman
15.10.2023
The Smiling Buddha
This is a great music venue for all types of genres of music. Generally i have been for Electronic music event and the general admission area (the floor) has great viewing from all areas. The drinks are reasonably priced, fast and friendly service. The door staff is always friendlyI will be back here soon.
Kimberly Hoare
08.09.2023
The Smiling Buddha
Open concept, upstairs in main room with a lounge-like feel to the downstairs.The metal concert I saw there was pretty good, though I found the ladies room to be rather cramped and confined. Not a bad place to go out and have a few beers.
James McLeod
15.08.2023
The Smiling Buddha
Cool spot. Not a dive but definitely cozy. Go there for the live music and stay for the drinks
nick knickle
13.08.2023
The Smiling Buddha
Pretty cool bar way better than hard luck bar place is a bit small, dude selling alcohol here at the bartender area, plenty of tables and seats. Overall a pretty cool.place for bands.to play here its pretty cool to come here
Brooklyn Dundas
01.08.2023
The Smiling Buddha
The venue is decent. The location is alright. I went here for a concert and they made us pay to get in. And then after the pre show they made us all leave the venue and re-line up outside so they could take pictures to make it look like they had a good turnout. Then they forced everyone to stand right in front of the stage to also make it look like the crowd was big. The fact that the performers were local regular people I thought was cool. Some people had pretty good acts. Others were disturbing!
Ashley Faulkner-Janes
23.07.2023
The Smiling Buddha
Really fun events, not the best looking building and washrooms but great if you want to go dance, listen to a good band, and have a beer
Richard Teng
21.07.2023
The Smiling Buddha
To be honest, I only dropped by because a web friend of mine was performing there, and thus, my hopes were not all that high since I had zero expectations. However, this place really surprised me: it is one of the most flavorful places I've ever seen in Toronto. Period. It's definitely worth checking out whenever you are near, and they are open.
William Scott
20.07.2023
The Smiling Buddha
Small and dungy. I was there for a private event upstairs. But downstairs, Three guys were all in a washroom doing coke. The security guard is messed up or on drugs as well. Finally it is a cash bar only. Every beer I had was warm. Save your money and your time folks.
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961 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A6
The Smiling Buddha