Barrie Bar Profiles

Since school is just starting up again and if you’re new to town you are probably starting to venture to the downtown entertainment strip. We thought we would give you a breakdown of local bars to help you find something that suits your style.

Kenzingtons

This classy, yet relaxed environment is great place to begin a crazy evening out or to keep a steady, easy going pace for the whole night. Kenzingtons features live bands on weekends featuring many genres of music, which is typically a pretty good crowd-pleaser. The people there are usually a bit older, probably starting from 22 all the way to retirement. The line up there is unpredictable, sometimes busy, sometimes not, but they are open every night of the week until 2am.

The Bank

If you’re up for a night of dancing, good-looking people and a sophisticated atmosphere, then The Bank is the place to be. Here ladies are in free before 11, otherwise there is a $5 cover and be prepared for a rather long line. Although, college night is Thursday evening where they have $4 drinks all night. Another good feature is the upstairs SkyBank, a heated rooftop patio, where you can even stop by for lunch during the week. With dress code always in effect, people are fairly dressed up here, so be sure to be in your Sunday best and to brush up on those sweet moves you have.

The Ranch

It may be the country music, the mechanical bull or the overlooking terraces for dancing that makes this bar a genuinely fun place to go. You are able to visit the largest bar in Barrie for a $5 cover on weekends. They offer free line dancing classes on Fridays between 8 and 10pm that would make for a good time for Birthdays or bachelorette parties.

British Arms

This U.K. inspired pub is usually a pretty mellow place on weekdays to hang out for a fresh pint or something off their surprisingly good menu. On weekends, the “B.A.” usually has live music and no cover.

The Queens

The Queens in Barrie is a classic choice for a night out. Being one of the oldest bars in Barrie, it has a lot to offer. There are two parts to The Queens: Sports side and Dance side. Sports side is typically a more mature crowd, while dance side is usually a younger college group. Both sides have cheap drinks before 11pm, lots of dancing and usually fairly busy on weekends.