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Gladstone Hotel
- 1214 Queen St. W. (at Gladstone Ave.) • View on map »
- 416-531-4635
- http://www.gladstonehotel.com/
This once-derelict hotel on the Parkdale border has been reborn as a perfect spot for all things arty and cool. The Gladstone proves the old maxim “If you refurbish the vintage hand-operated elevator, the hipsters will come.” There are multiple drinking spots: the karaoke machine hasn’t stopped humming in the famous Melody Bar; the Art Bar is home to life-drawing classes, exhibits, poetry readings and local music performances; and the Gladstone Café, a sun-drenched restaurant, becomes a bar in the evening. But it’s the ballroom that steals the show. With its handsome exposed-brick walls, high ceilings and shiny wood floor and bar, it’s a hot spot for funky fundraisers, book launches, performances and small film premieres.
1214 Queen St. W. (at Gladstone Ave.) | This location is wheelchair accessible
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