Green Room

Cozy up with brains in a grungy hideaway.

Looking for a spot to read Hegelian philosophy or to discuss the finer points of the New Democrats’ election platform? Look no further than the Green Room, an Annex mainstay for all those who want to sound smart. Reached by the parking lot behind Future Bakery, Book City and the Poor Alex Theatre, the Green Room looks a bit sketch from the outside and is a bit sketch on the inside. Yeah, I’ve seen a mouse run beneath one of its dusty couches and yep, I’ve had to pee in one of its clogged toilets. But what’s the bohemian life without a bit of shit and squalor? Genuine character and quality clientele are the foundations of this gem. Its beer bottle candlesticks ooze intellectual ambience and its secret courtyard patio is the perfect place to share a pint with urban fairies and leprechauns.