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The Raq

Restaurant Bar Lounge

Chill lounge with pub snacks featuring pool tables & a patio, plus DJs spinning on weekends. People often mention pool, tables, night, good, dance, club, great, music,


Address

739 Queen St W #2, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1, Canada

Contact

+1 416-504-9120

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (575 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pool (11) tables (10) night (8) good (8) dance (6) club (6) great (6) music (6)
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  • 4/5 Matthew B. 5 years ago on Google • 59 reviews
    It's a solid spot, the way I see it it's a perfect second stop on a date. Go get some food at a restaurant have a nice time, then you find yourself wanting to maybe dance, and have a quick drink, maybe play some pool so you stop here! I wouldn't spend the whole night there but definiteitly a good place to stop in. Then I would have a third location for after, whether it be a club or something a little bit more quiet. It was also a cool spot to hang with friends and celebrate a birthday! Great drink prices too!
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  • 4/5 Pedro S. 6 years ago on Google • 465 reviews
    PROS: Great pool tables (free before 9pm), cool atmosphere, bar is never really crowded and service is fast. Dance floor is ok and DJ/Music are usually good. CONS: Pricey drinks. P.S.: Hats are not allowed. Was there for a birthday and would definitely return.

  • 3/5 Jessica W. 6 years ago on Google • 201 reviews
    Went on a Saturday, we had reserved a booth and a pool table (which is suggest you do if you want to play). Tables are 18/hour, which if you split with a large group is okay, but it adds! Music when we went wasnt really my taste. Otherwise it isn't bad.

  • 3/5 Brandon O. 6 years ago on Google • 136 reviews
    Nice looking venue, and the DJ was decent. However the atmosphere kind of gets ruined by keeping the bright house lights on over the pool tables which light up the dance floor in an uncomfortable way. It also wasn't very busy, which could be a plus or a negative.

  • 4/5 Howard K. 5 years ago on Google • 112 reviews
    Been here few times long ago for company's Christmas parties. I remember it was lot busier with good bar food and lay out was slightly different. We were here for bday party and it was kind of quiet for long weekend. Which I liked. Didn't try the food and they had a live DJ that played great tune, if u like hip hop, R&B, dance hall, etc... I felt like the establishment were trying to target younger crowds. Overall I like the place, except for waking up and down to go have a smoke outside.

  • 3/5 Andrew C. 6 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Visited on a Saturday night, overall it was a nice club with good music. There are pool tables available to rent for those who don't want to dance all night. It was really loud so I think it is more fair to call this a club as opposed to a "lounge". This club definitely has an older crowd (25+) and has a 21+ policy on some nights. Cover is $10 which is a pretty good price considering that it is in Toronto. Bar tenders were attentive and the line to get in was managed well. Had a good experience but would probably not return because of the age group and the "club like" atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Brett H. 6 years ago on Google • 47 reviews
    This is a pretty cool and chill place. Good for groups and the music on the night we went was sick. Just wish there was more people there for a Friday night. Probably not the first place you think of to go dancing in Toronto. But definitely has the music and space for it. Reasonable prices and very friendly staff!

  • 4/5 Photo by V. P. 4 years ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Great place and decoration, place was not so crowded in a Saturday night, they have pool tables to play or just sofas and little tables to chill. Bar was not busy then you don't need to wait for your drink, staff is nice. Music was okay but maybe to laugh when no body was dancing, Beer need to be little bit more cold, better just ask for bottle or can or any other drink if you like cocktail, wine or shoots they have promotions. Price was fair not expensive.. didn't try but they have variety of snacks too. I recommend it for a party with your friends to celebrate a birthday or just for fun reunion.

  • 5/5 Yadi G. 4 years ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Best pool tables in the city. Cheap drinks and great music. Perfect for birthday parties.

  • 4/5 Alexander C. 5 years ago on Google • 36 reviews
    I was surprised to walk in here after haven't been in for at least a decade or more. I had a great night. As a pool hall, they have quality house cues and tables. Be warned that only a few tables have the right setup that doesn't have a wall or pillar or table to get in the way as the other tables are more for socializing and standing around in a crowd. Reserve the tables on the east side of the bar. There isn't a lot of chalk available and you're stuck with having one tethered to the table which makes it annoying. As a bar and club, this place is great. Good music, friendly staff and even a dance floor.

  • 5/5 Marie 4 years ago on Google
    Came here for a work Christmas get together and had a good time. Servers and bartenders were attentive and the music was good. Plenty of space for seating and hanging out while others play pool.

  • 4/5 Christine P. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place for a casual night of drinks, pool and dancing. Accommodates large groups with no long lines but still gets decently full (not overcrowded). Prices for drinks are fair compared to bars/clubs in the area.

  • 4/5 Mitch B. 5 years ago on Google
    This is an awesome venue. 2nd storey patio, pool, dance floor. It also has a great vibe inside the place. The only downside is that the bar staff were not the most friendly. Could have just been a bad day. Overall great venue


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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