Editorial Reviews
"Bluegrass plus beer" and an "amazing room for live music" make this Ossington basement saloon a "well-known secret" that draws in "interesting characters" with its popular roots bands; patrons perch on barrel stools lining the chicken wire–topped bar, and Sunday's popular bluegrass brunch is "one of the best hangover cures in Toronto."
by zagat
on November 12, 2013 from zagat
This basement honky-tonk has quickly turned into a mecca for roots, bluegrass, and country rock in Toronto. High-profile singer/songwriters like Ron Sexsmith (a local resident), Serena Ryder, and John Doe (of X) have graced the small stage under the disco ball. Excellent Mexican and Southern-accented food is on offer, and the bar stools fashioned from wine barrels are a fun touch that pay...
by frommersca
on January 13, 2012 from frommersca
There’s something that differentiates The Dakota from other trendsetting bars on gentrified Ossington. Maybe it's the gun as the door handle. Maybe it's the fact that the live music here is bluegrass and country rock without the Billy Ray Cyrus kitsch. Whatever, it is, it's attracting groups of students, older male country fans and the curious bystander to break out the plaid and enjoy the...
by blackbookmag
on November 09, 2008 from blackbookmag
Information from the business
Specialties<br/><br/>Live music every night ! And check the website for early shows from 7-9pm, too ! Bad music doesn't happen here and bad people aren't comfortable here!<br/>
Kids are welcome at Bluegrass Brunch Saturdays and Sundays 10am-2pm! All you can eat and live Bluegrass from some of the greatest players you will ever meet!<br/><br/>The Dakota Tavern also recommends<br/><br/>* The Ace The Ace 4.0 star rating 96...
by yelp
on February 20, 2014 from yelp