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The Esplanade
Closed Jan 1, 2026 Goose Island
Closed Jan 19, 2026 The BierMarkt

Legendary downtown Toronto bar closes permanently after almost 30 years

A bar that's been a cornerstone of one Toronto neighbourhood for more than 20 years has closed permanently. Toronto, like any major city, exists in s…

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Facebook rumour from Scotland Yard staff that Esplanade Restaurants might takeover. (The Old Spaghetti Factory & Bar Cathedral, Eloise & Bar Cart, Scotland Yard). They seem to know what they are doing. Let’s hope!

 

[Richard White]

The Esplanade
Closed Jan 1, 2026 Goose Island
Closed Jan 19, 2026 The BierMarkt

Legendary downtown Toronto bar closes permanently after almost 30 years

A bar that's been a cornerstone of one Toronto neighbourhood for more than 20 years has closed permanently. Toronto, like any major city, exists in s…

www.blogto.com

Facebook rumour from Scotland Yard staff that Esplanade Restaurants might takeover. (The Old Spaghetti Factory & Bar Cathedral, Eloise & Bar Cart, Scotland Yard). They seem to know what they are doing. Let’s hope!

Screw grinding axes.. grind my organs!

 

[ShonTron]

**** sakes. Always something cool that shutters, never the bland mainstream garbage.

Prenup is owned by the same people as Sin & Redemption, Village Idiot, and Town Crier. All have similar European-focused beer lists and German & Belgian food items. Perhaps they overextended themselves but similar venues aren’t far away.

 

[JasonParis]

I believe he's also behind this.

 

[AlbertC]

I'd rather have the Prenup Pub around than not of course, but I think it's closure is also due to the redevelopment of the buildings on that block:

191 College | 95.18m | 31s | Unix Housing Group | Icon

As there is no up to date Cover Letter for the above, here are the stats from the most recent Arch. Plans: @Paclo Unit Count and Height in storeys appear unchanged.

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[txlseries4]

I'd rather have the Prenup Pub around than not of course, but I think it's closure is also due to the redevelopment of the buildings on that block:

191 College | 95.18m | 31s | Unix Housing Group | Icon

As there is no up to date Cover Letter for the above, here are the stats from the most recent Arch. Plans: @Paclo Unit Count and Height in storeys appear unchanged.

urbantoronto.ca

Yea, I remember telling a friend that its days might be numbered well over a year ago because someone, maybe the local councillor, lamented its speculated closure.