The Cadillac Lounge

Since opening in 2000, the Cadillac Lounge has become the Queen West live music club of choice for those savvy enough to venture beyond Dufferin Bridge. With its relaxed “hang your ego at the door” policy, the Caddy’s clientele and staff are as effortlessly legit as they are diverse.

The décor is genuine retro chic with an emphasis on vintage cars, pin-up girls and enshrined music legends, most notably Springsteen, Elvis and Johnny Cash. Known for its top-quality live bands, (everything from alt-country and swinging rockabilly to southern rock and blues) the Cadillac regularly features legendary performers such as Robert Gordon and Wanda Jackson along with local favourites, Ancient Chinese Secret and Atomic 7.

A jaunt through the solid, dimly-lit bar rewards patrons with an impossibly private 4000 sq ft (all seasons) patio, where guests can unwind over cocktails or feast on selections from the Caddy’s reputable menu.

Unlike other similarly defined establishments, there is no identity crisis here. The Cadillac Lounge is long on style, yet completely authentic - the epitome of cool without the hipster posturing.