Fodor's Expert Review Horseshoe Tavern

Queen West Live Music Fodor's Choice

This legendary, low-ceilinged rock bar on Queen West has earned a reputation as the place to play for local acts and touring bands alike. Opened in 1947 as a country music venue, the Shoe (as it's often called) hosted greats like Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, and the Carter Family. The venue's scope widened to include the emerging folk, rock, and punk scenes in the 1960s and '70s, giving way to early appearances by the Police, Tom Waits, and Talking Heads. The Rolling Stones even played a now-legendary surprise set here in 1997. Today, the venue books rock, indie, and punk acts from home and abroad.

Live Music Fodor's Choice

Quick Facts

370 Queen St. W
Toronto, Ontario  M5V 2A2, Canada

416-598--4226

www.horseshoetavern.com

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