Good place to watch hockey near YYZ?

[Basher]

Hey Sporties,

We have a friend coming in from out of town on Saturday, and his plane arrives right as the puck drops for game 1. He's a huge fan and we agreed to find a place close to the airport to whisk him to to watch the game.

Any suggestions? I'll preemptively rule out the rippers, he'll want to focus on the game.

[Jaimoe]

I can't think of a worse area of town than up by the airport. That being said, head over to the hotels either by the airport or near the park-and-fly lots - I think there's lots of options of the Montanas, Hooters variety.

Edited May 27, 2010 by Guest

[Basher]

Yeah that's what I figured. Thanks.

[Jaimoe]

You could venture down to Bloor West Village pr downtown Etobicoke (which has a nice strip of bars and stores). Neither are too far away provided the traffic ain't too bad.

Edited May 27, 2010 by Guest

[Basher]

Where's downtown Etobicoke? Our hood (Bloor West Village) will be a suitable backup.

[Jaimoe]

Where's downtown Etobicoke? Our hood (Bloor West Village) will be a suitable backup.

There's a strip of goodness near Kipling station - and I know this sounds like an oxymoron when describing Etobicoke.

[Basher]

Get a room you two!

Wait...

Ha, yeah, I know what you are talking about. Never heard it referred to as downtown.

[Jaimoe]

Get a room you two!

Wait...

Ha, yeah, I know what you are talking about. Never heard it referred to as downtown.

It's all that's left. Etobicoke is old, but barely any of the old building are left.

[Hal Johnson]

Ah basher, you are in my old stomping grounds. Unfortunately, Etobicoke is crap - there is no downtown to speak of. However, there are quite a few pubs near the airport, and I suggest:

Arizona's Bar and Grill - 215 Carlingview

Nothing too spectacular, but last Time I was there (7 yrs ago) there were numerous gigantic screens set-up throughout the place, and it looks like it hasn't changed. Its your best bet as its super close to the airport. If you want something different, maybe smaller, more low key, let me know - like i said, I grew up around there, I know most places all to well.

[Hal Johnson]

Where's downtown Etobicoke? Our hood (Bloor West Village) will be a suitable backup.

There's a strip of goodness near Kipling station - and I know this sounds like an oxymoron when describing Etobicoke.

Where's that? The only thing near Kipling station is Dundas St which is filled with fast food restaraunts. No bars or anything, except for a really ghetto donut shop.

[c-towns]

There's lots of rippers around there to catch the game(s) at.

[Schwa.]

There's lots of rippers around there to catch the game(s) at.

Way to read the original post, Camel-towns.

[c-towns]

I actually did, I was reiterating.

[Davey Boy 2.0]

yeah why should the strippers suffer just coz one of you will be watching the hockey game?

this thread really needs a poll/pole

Edited May 28, 2010 by Guest
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[Kanada Kev]

If the hockey game is more interesting than the stripper in front of ya, then it's time to go to a joint with better strippers

[Basher]

As a follow-up, we settled in on the Wild Goose Bar and Grill. It had a bazillion TVs, a giant screen with the game, and TVs showing the NBA game too. Lots of decent beer and an extensive menu. We didn't really eat, so except for the pedestrian mozzarella sticks, I can't comment on the food.

Of course, disaster struck in the third period, when karaoke night took over the main stage and PA system. Shudder. It was trainwreck into carwreck bad. We moved up to the bar to watch the end of the game, but it wasn't the same.