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  • 1/5 Bella E. 6 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Fun music, decent place. But watch your drinks and your debit card CLOSELY! Or better yet, leave your cards at home and only bring cash. Went this weekend and my debit card got skimmed after using the ATM. A few weekends ago my girl friend had her credit card skimmed here as well. Very disappointing.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gloria L. 8 months ago on Google • 336 reviews
    Came here for the drag show, cover was $15 i think… the show was great! It lasted about 35-40 mins and started at midnight (we came on a saturday). The queens were so engaging and interactive and everyone was having a great time. It does get quite packed and a bit stuffy in there as the night goes by. It is very busy already at 1030pm and got extremely crowded at 11:30pm. I left at 1am and the crowds were still there. We had some sketchy people try and steal our bottle of alcohol from our table during the drag show - that was the only down side to the night.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 L K. 1 year ago on Google
    Are you straight? Do you want to enjoy a night where you can “oooo & aww” at drag queens while not respecting their boundaries? Do you love a packed dance floor filled with men who do not respect your boundaries? Where drinks are only payable in cash? This is the place for you! Shoutout to the queens trying to hustle in this establishment… but god help me I won’t put myself through this embarrassment of a straight club trying to add a touch of queerness in order to help soon to be brides & women in relationships enjoy a night out. Great for a bridesmaid party for sure, but it’s not a place for the gays & theys. Also try to leave here by 1am… since there always seems to be a major fight that breaks out then. This bar truly attracts some people w/ anger issues
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angelica 2 years ago on Google
    Made a reservation for a group of 10. You have to arrive early (9pm) to guarantee your reservation, but there were very few people until around 10. If you want a booth, you need to reserve it separately. Cover was $15 on a Friday night. Masks were mandatory except when drinking. Drag show was amazing as usual! I actually prefer making a reservation and limited capacity compared to "normal".
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia S. 1 year ago on Google
    I rarely leave a review but I definitely had to. I had such a great time this past Friday. I booked a booth for 10+ people (highly recommended). All staff went above and beyond. A special shout-out to the bus boys and our server Erika!!!. They all made our experiment a memorable one. We will definitely be back!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Genaro López A. 1 year ago on Google • 226 reviews
    This is one of the most famous Latin bars in Toronto. There you'll find people from Latin America, enjoying and dancing. There's a queue to access. The place is the most common bar , just the way you'd find it in Mexico. The drag queen performance is nice, but the place used to be crowded, so it's really complicated to enjoy it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Paul M. 1 year ago on Google
    My friend and I stepped out to smoke for 5mins and we didn't have our winter coat on. When we tried to come back in, security didn't let us go back as they were "closing" soon. It was 2:25 and they close at 3:30. I argued that we just got in an hour ago and paid $15 cover and now we couldn't get back in. I said we just stepped out to smoke and didn't know that we couldn't go back. Security said "I greeted you 'have a good night' and that meant you couldnt go back in." How did he not realize that we stepped out with a regular shirt on on a winter night to just smoke and failed to let us know that we cannot go back in?? I respect them doing their job but they don't think outside the box. So I said Well let me grab my coat that I left on the table inside. He said No. Another red flag that he doesn't think straight. How could I go home without my winter coat on? Sometimes this is not just about their training but rather their personal critical thinking skills. I wish I could get our refund.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 A.L. C. 1 year ago on Google
    The music is great, and of course the Queens always put on an amazing show. 2 stars because the men there are way too handsy and insist on trying to dance with you. It’s definitely not a comfortable environment for Queer folk even though El Convento promotes it as such. The majority of events held are Bachelorette or Birthday parties for straight people.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 ty 1 year ago on Google
    Went for a queer event and ended up leaving bc the vibes were very straight and snobby. As another reviewer said below, "not for the gays & theys". *Edit* they responded saying they don't host queer events even though it specifically was a pride event that my queer friends & I (also a queer person), went to. Then they spun the issue as if my earlier comment was being exclusive of communities in some way. If you're going to queer-bait, you don't get to be upset when people in the lgbt community call you out :)
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Séana S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a really great club. The staff do their best to make sure everyone is following the current mask protocol (obviously this is hard to contain with people drinking, so proceed with caution! Dancefloor is open and social distancing is nonexistent) Drinks are fairly priced, bar is cash only. Bartenders are friendly and quick! The drag shows here are fantastic as well, as they operate a bit differently than what you might see in the village. I always have a great time here, and I look forward to coming back soon! (If you don’t have reservations, I would recommend arriving early, as they legally can’t exceed capacity!) Big thanks to all of the staff who are working so hard during this strange, and transitional time. It is so great to dance again, and it wouldn’t be possible without the fantastic team!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maria G. 1 year ago on Google
    Finally a place with good music, fair prices, nice staff. The drag show was fun. It was a bit crowded, but the place didn’t get boiling hot which is great! You will see all ages which is great. Definitely would be back.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sa r. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Such a great place! Really cool vibe. I recommend the drag shows on Saturdays. A great queer friendly vibes. Mix of different crowds. As a queer person, perfect bar to bring your straight friends to go out with. If you ever decide to go. I would suggest to go before 10:30PM because you’ll have little chance to wait in line the whole night to get it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anderson Z. 8 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    A club with consistently good music, vibes, and staff. El Convento Rico is a latin nightclub that offers some of the best vibes in city. Located downstairs at the listed address, you’ll more than likely see a lineup formed after 11pm. What I like about this spot is that from the multiple times I’ve been here, whenever I’ve been willing to wait in line, I have not had a problem getting in with a moderate wait time. The security here are pretty chill and aren’t full of themselves like you’ll find at other clubs in the city. When you get inside, the layout of the club isn’t the best, but I do enjoy that it is a single room open concept with plenty of room for the dance floor. The washrooms here are usually pretty clean as well. Bartenders leave a little to be desired in regards to hospitality, but I feel that it isn’t a chore to get their attention and they are quick to take your order. The best part about this club is easily the music and vibes. Consistently this place will have a good playlist going with the DJs maintaining the vibe as the night goes on. Crowds will flood the dance floor and join in on singing to popular parts of songs, while some will take part in some pretty good latin style dancing. The club does host drag shows during the night, so if you are a fan I implore to come here for a night of fun. Personally I’m not the biggest fan of the timing of the drag shows because I feel it sometimes takes away time that could be spent dancing on the dance floor as the show will take up the entire centre of the dance floor at prime times of the night. Nonetheless, El Convento has become one of my go to clubs in the city. Do I think it’s the best in the city? No. But, would I agree to come here at the first mention of it? Yes, absolutely, I feel this place is just such an easy option for a night out that I know will not leave me disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sara T. 1 year ago on Google
    I wish I could give zero star to this club. My friend and I stepped out to smoke for 5mins, and when we tried to get back in, security didn't let us go back and he said you drank too much! We had paid the cover and had a bottle service too. He said go home! He even didnt let me go take my bag, and my friend brough for me. We all left with the bottle left on the table and couldn't see the show too. I regret that I suggested my feiends to go this place, and ruined our night and wasted our money.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Julian B. 1 year ago on Google
    Good mix of all music. Deff played good reggaeton, merengue n salsa, along w top40 to please everyone. Drag show was great. Drinks were a bit water down, but otherwise a good time 🤗
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 FRANK M. 1 year ago on Google
    Security staff is abusive and rude one of them cross the line of the human respect. It was my first time there and I had a Bad experience too sad. The way that you answer complaints and claims, answer by itself your customer service quality. Speechless
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niah P. 2 years ago on Google
    The cleanliness, covid scanning, and drag queens were all top notch here! Tonight though I was harrassed by multiple men and that was disappointing for me as a lesbian. I was really hoping for it to be a safe space but one particular man would not let me go despite me physically resisting him which really messed up my entire night. Hoping that less creeps will invade this space because it's honestly a great place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cenk Y. 11 months ago on Google
    Cash only establishments always gives me sketchy vibes and this place is one them. Also, security guys are literal bullies, they grabbed the drinks off our hands when it hit 2.15 am by saying no more alcohol after 2 and we had 3 more drinks on the table which he swept away so fast like a pickpocketer…then we proceeded to head security looking guy to tell about this and he started to give us he can not be bothered by this with hand gestures and eye-rolling…overall whole experience was giving unregistered back alley club, so not worth going if you are looking for any quality
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 sabrina t. 1 year ago on Google
    The drag show was good, however the place was to packed and to hot inside. I was hoping to have more salsa and not only reggaeton
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sharon L. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is crazy. Super crowded and hot inside. No air ventilation. Washroom smells really bad. First time going there and saw a girl pushing someone to the ground on the dance floor. I don’t know if that’s their usual crowd but me and my friends didn’t feel safe. Just an unpleasant experience in general. If you’re consider going there, consider again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 dechen l. 5 years ago on Google
    We always had fun in this club. music 🎶 not too bad. Hip hop mix Latin n so n so. But the worse part is the bartender! People go to club after 8 hours work, to hav some fun n this bartender attitude is like as if we are asking drinks for free..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Silvia B. 4 years ago on Google
    Waited in the line at 0 degrees for about 2 hours and we were not able to enter. Is not a courtesy that they make guests wait such a long time without even giving information about it. It’s sad to see how places that get popular loose their customer service and care for people.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jayme B. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for a bacherlotte this weekend! The bride had so much fun. Great atmosphere and music. Definitely would go again!! 🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Magpie A. 4 years ago on Google
    The bright and teasing colour pink will greet you as you take the stairs down to the floor of absolute fun and just fun😁. There’s a place to deposit coats or bags after the stairs. Very busy on a weekend night so if you’ll come here for the show,better be near by the centre for an A+ view. The performer “Black Magic” was professional and respectful,the drags were beautiful and uniquely talented. If you wanted to touch,you better have cash😉😉😉 and what happens in El Convento Rico, stays in El Convento Rico.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Izzy G. 1 year ago on Google
    A few things i found concerning about this venue. They give away table reservations if you don’t come at 9:30 pm. You still have to pay $15 even if you have table service. The staff at the front said you still have to wait in line despite booking a reservation. The lines at this club are very long. This club has excellent music and entertainment. The shortfall is the general customer experience. The bottle service experience was subpar. I have to say Erica was outstanding. She was servicing us, she was great tried to make our occasion special. It was a challenge to keep things stocked for example chase, limes, straws etc. Unfortunately there was another bottle service girl who was not helpful at all. They cleared our bottle table at 230am. There was still one bottle we were still working on that was taken which was really disappointing and the girl that cleared it did not seem to care at all and took no responsibility for it. She later just disappeared once i asked for a manager. Anywho, great atmosphere, maybe don’t celebrate an special occasion here. They don’t know VIP experience, and they don’t drive positive customer experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rania M. 9 months ago on Google
    Only been there once and they had us pay cover when we asked about the drag show - without letting us know it would be on 4hrs later. We didn't end up seeing it. Lovely staff thou, might have been an oversight by the lady at the door. Appreciate the clean/plenty female bathroom situation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Astrik G. 1 year ago on Google
    Music was good but a lot of grabby dudes towards the end of the night which basically turned the night into a constant battle to keep our girls together. Went with a bachelorette party. They take cash only at the bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zina A. 1 year ago on Google
    Ever since coming to Conventos, I never desired to go to any other clubs in Toronto. I feel safe here. It does get very crowded, I recommend come earlier because the lines tend to get very long even by 10:30 p.m, but aside from that they play dance music which I love comparison to other clubs that mainly play trap music. Always good vibes here. Highly recommend it for any occasion!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcela Guillen R. 8 months ago on Google
    Had my bachelorette here and I cannot complain! I had a large group and we were accommodated well with a large booth and good service. The show is wonderful and they do a good job at keeping it organized. Would highly recommend a girls night here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Melina F. 1 year ago on Google
    Was there for an hour and they only played 1 Latin song and it wasn’t even a good one. Most of it was pop 40 with a added somewhat Latin beat. But if you like Britney this is the place to go. They played her 3 songs in a row.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Paola L. 2 years ago on Google
    I went on last Sat (Feb 26/22) and was disappointed the drag show is not the same as before, and the girl bartender was rude and really didn’t pay attention to me maybe because she was to busy speaking with some guys. There used to be a beautiful man at the front door who was very pleasant and stunning and now there is another guy who is also rude. the music was terrible just terrible I wouldn’t recommend this place anymore!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 María José V. 4 months ago on Google
    I went with a group of friends on Friday night October 20th. It was my first time there (I’m latina so I was looking for a good Latin club), the drag show was fun. The music was unfortunately very bad… the dj played just few Latin hits and a weird mix of styles. What really annoyed me were the drinks served at the bar… I am 99% sure that they mix the alcohol with water or something but if you order a rum and coke, it’s gonna taste just like coke… for $10 bucks the glass is not worth it (I was completely sobered btw). It's best to buy drinks in cans or bottles to ensure you're paying for some alcohol and not just expensive soft drinks. I wouldn’t recommend this place to any real Latino. Go somewhere else!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ammy d. 1 month ago on Google • 58 reviews New
    Place with good music and amazing crowd along with the very good service. Do visits this club guys. Ambiance is also great..

  • 5/5 nixi 1 month ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    I love this place! The vibe is off the hook! Everywhere you look you'll see a friend, starting with the security to tickets to coatcheck to the bar to the dj and the rose guy who helps men become sweethearts. Check for the salsa nights because the couples tear up the floor, it's a pleasure to watch! The DJ always played my request - how cool is that! Thank you! And catch at least one show to the queens on a Saturday. If you want an incredible memorable night, this is the place! Come early for the best parking spots but don't sit on the bikes out front please while you're having a smoke. Muchisimas gracias El Convento Rico! Ustedes estan siempre en mi corazon!!!

  • 5/5 Prabhjot Kaur N. 7 months ago on Google
    This place is so much fun. Entry ticket on door you can get for $15. Make sure you carry some cash. Drag show was lit lasted for like 45 minutes. Went on Saturday night.

  • 5/5 Schitz i. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing style and grace. All the girls are amazing and stunning. Can't wait to go back again !!!

  • 5/5 katherin c. 1 year ago on Google
    Good music and good vibes! Just heads up, it gets pretty packed. Go as early as you can if you don’t wanna be waiting in line for a while.

  • 5/5 Susel 5 months ago on Google
    If you a looking for a fun place to be, this is it !!! Clean and super fun. The prices aren’t that bad if you compare it to other night clubs. Always a fun and safe time here. Recommend!!

  • 4/5 Simon S. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is great, you are going to have good time there, the drag show is amazing and the drinks are nice. The bad part is the customer service (no so cool) and you need cash to pay the drinks.

  • 5/5 Rick P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice venue, great music. Was a lot of fun. We stumbled into El Convento after being out for dinner and it was a pleasant surprise. Staff were friendly, bar staff were quick to serve and venue had great entertainment with a drag show!

  • 5/5 irem A. 2 years ago on Google
    Best thing about this place is Line, that is extremely fast, you don’t need to wait outside for a long time! Also music and ambiance are really good too😊

  • 1/5 Nicole C. 2 years ago on Google
    They let any kind of drunk crazy people in here. If you’re looking to get assaulted, this is your place..

  • 4/5 Eduardo H. 2 years ago on Google
    Convento rico is an amazing place for party the only great thing it needs please convento please play circuit music 🎵 😭😭 Look for Dj Alvarado 🙊🥺🥺

  • 3/5 Rubens M. 1 year ago on Google
    The reaggeton is not good, but the Drag show, and the place is good❤️, could be change the playlist for new reaggeton and would be perfect

  • 5/5 Josh l. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been attending this gem for the last decade and have always seen familiar faces and always felt welcomed. This place is filled with great staff including Melanie and Paolo. Both of these staff members make this place what it is in customer service and are the reason why I continue to come and always invite my friends and family. Jezabel is an incredible host and a great MC. She truly is a queen that deserves the crown year round. DJ Flames kills it every set and makes this place pop. I'm saddened to here that Paolo isn't there and I'm hoping that this is temporary as I would like to see him there behind the bar with a smile that can light up the whole room and the tentative and great customer service that he brings to the establishment. Everyone please check this gem out and ask for Melanie and Paolo.

  • 1/5 Gareth P. 9 months ago on Google
    I was trying to have a good time and one of the bouncers knocked a drink out of my hand and then blamed me. They didn't kick me out to their credit. But it was so embarrassing that I left right after.

  • 3/5 Larissa V. 1 year ago on Google
    I was expecting much more from this place. This was my first time and what is interesting is the drag queen show in the middle of the night. The entrance is 15 CAD and you can pay by credit card. The bar only accept cash and a regular beer is around 8 CAD the DJ was OK. It’s a place worth a visit I’m not so sure if I will come back, people are smelly there. 😬

  • 5/5 Ricardo 1 year ago on Google
    Did my birthday party at this place. What a good time! Great music, fun show, and the staff were really nice.

  • 1/5 Sher F. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    This place is a scam! Drinks were listed at one price and the amount to pay was a different price, asked the bartender and she said those are old menus and didn’t change so she could had say before making the drinks, anyways she “reduced the price” for even more of what was supposed to pay. This place has changed lots is not like it was before, music wasn’t the best and the bar scam just turn me off and no just once on the other bar they tried to do the same. Never coming back here! even tho I love the drag show here. :/
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ghalib A. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    My experience at the club was subpar. The atmosphere lacked energy, and the music selection was uninspiring. The staff seemed disinterested, providing poor service. The overall vibe was underwhelming, with a noticeable lack of cleanliness in the venue. The crowd was sparse, contributing to a dull ambiance. The pricing for drinks was excessive, not aligning with the overall quality of the experience. In comparison to other clubs, this one fell short in terms of entertainment and customer satisfaction. I hope this feedback encourages improvements in various aspects, enhancing the overall appeal for future patrons.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Khalid H. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    The place is nice but they should find a better dj he plays old music all night and he’s rude doesn’t take any requests just ignores you. He must to update his music list.honesty there’s better place to go I’m not coming back again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
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