About Desotos: Your Vintage, Speakeasy-Inspired Event Space Step into Desotos, a truly unique venue perfect for hosting memorable special events, creative gatherings, and intimate celebrations. Whether you're planning a holiday party, intimate wedding, birthday, anniversary, Mitzvah, networking event, special event, intimate concert, wine tasting, or even a photoshoot, Desotos provides a warm, eclectic, and visually rich backdrop that your guests will adore. The History and Vibe Desotos is a space defined by its character, offering a warm, speakeasy-inspired vibe with a rich blend of vintage charm, and rustic antique decor. The space features stunning exposed brick walls and arches, and the seating includes old church pews paired with vintage church chandeliers and candelabra, creating an undeniably cozy and inviting atmosphere with lots of greenery as well as a salt water fish tank (a favourite for this kids). Look for unique touches like our famous vintage "Coka Cola" poster, 50s-inspired artwork, and "prescriptions" and "Coffee Bar" neon signs that amplify the speakeasy feel. The bar area itself features rich rust-red walls and dark wood, centered around a very old, character-filled bar counter. Both the dinning room and bar area ceilings are filled with hanging string lights for added warmth and a romantic flare. This is not just a venue; it's an experience. Neighborhood Highlights Located in the friendly, residential Regal Heights neighborhood, Desotos offers excellent accessibility without sacrificing charm. We are conveniently situated right on a main transit line (the St. Clair streetcar), and the area is filled with charming local favorites. Guests will love grabbing a treat at TreMari Italian Bakery or Aura Gelato, both on St Clair Ave, along with numerous other boutique shops nearby. Our proximity to local parks and schools also gives the area a safe, pleasant, and community-focused feel. The Layout and Logistics Ideal Activities: Desotos is best suited for celebrations and creative use, including: Social Events: Birthday parties, showers, intimate weddings, Mitzvahs, holiday/office parties, anniversaries. Corporate: Corporate events, networking mixers, creative workshops, and classes. Creative: Pop-up events, photoshoots & film/video shoots, thanks to the ample natural light and rich, antique decor. The Space Configuration: The space is comprised of two primary indoor rooms, the Bar and the Dining Room, along with two seasonal outdoor areas, the Front Patio and the Side Patio. Dining Room: Seated Capacity: 50 Standing Capacity: 80 Bar Room: Seated Capacity: 15 Standing Capacity: 25 Front Patio: Seated Capacity: 18 Standing Capacity: 25 Side Patio: Seated Capacity: 34-40 Standing Capacity: 50 Furniture Provided: Dining Room: 32 chairs, 5 benches, and 19-20 tables in various configurations. Bar: 12 tall chairs, 1 long bench, and 5 high-top tables. Patios: Ample tables, chairs, and benches, complete with lush plants, abundant string lights, and vibrant summery cushions. You are welcome to bring in any necessary external rental furniture. Access: During your booking, you will have access to the Dining Room, Bar, Front Patio, Side Patio, and both customer washrooms. The kitchen and basement fridge area are private and are not accessible unless explicitly arranged with the manager prior to booking. Transportation and Parking: Public Transit: We are easily accessible via the St. Clair streetcar and are a short bus ride from Dufferin Station. Parking: Ample free street parking is available on nearby side streets like Lauder, Northcliffe, and Glenholme (free before midnight). Paid Green P metered parking is available on St. Clair, and there is a Green P lot on Northcliffe and St. Clair (just a one-minute walk away).