This place has EVERYTHING: Lights, vintage pin-up prints, pimped-out DJs, a small dancing man ensconced in leopard print, a bar-top burlesque dancer, nipple tassels, a dusty mirrored disco ball, and hot damn good mojitos. There's no password: At the door, just do the Cosby face.
Know what goes well with a pint of beer? A burlesque show, that’s what. There’s always the option of either live music or a DJ (depending on which night you go). The name is inspired by New Orleans’ dive bars and the framed pictures of infamous but anonymous ladies of the night. The down-to-earth easygoing vibe and cheaply-priced drinks make this one of Ossington’s most-loved watering holes.
The glowing chandeliers and antique framed portraits set the tone at this French-inspired spot. Among constantly shifting restaurants and bars on the strip, this Ossington watering hole has stood the test of time, serving up sweet cocktails and unique programming since 2009. The weekly slots might invite electronic duos or indie-folk artists to perform, but the Sunday night programming is usually reserved for an act of vinyl patronage in the form of an all-vinyl dance party, an event that is becoming more and more of a rarity among laptop-dominated DJ events.
If you’re bar-hopping on Ossington, be sure to stop in at this local gem, serving French-inspired fare, noxious cocktails and top-grade live music since 2009. The music programming is pretty wide-ranging, from occasional burlesque nights to country ramblers to hip hop soirees. There’s a vaudevillian quality to this space, with boldly striped walls, gold baroque mirrors, hanging chandeliers, deep teal accents and a solid mahogany wraparound bar.