The smell hits you as you walk in. It's like a teenager's bedroom. Decades of sweaty music fans have left their olfactory tattoo. Perfect conditions for beer and a band! We watched, 'The Gruesomes'. This cult band, formed in the eighties, drew a mostly aged crowd,us included. The sound and atmosphere are great. Plenty of bar staff, quick service. Toilets are downstairs. They are graffitied and grubby but five beers in, I didn't care. The checkered floor is iconic as described in the Tragically Hip song, 'Bobcageon'. A must visit if you're in Toronto.
Always have a great time here. Staff is friendly - vibe is fun.
Love the smell and the vibe. Best place going!!
John, the sound man is a great guy. Knows what he's doing fair to everyone. Bar staff is awesome!.
Bar & concerts Washrooms are downstairs, only stairs, not elevator
Toronto has 100s underground pubs.. Horseshoe is definitely in my top-3..
Good times went to the open mic,had a blast performing here