Trincas
Live bands on Park Street since 1959, through every phase of the city’s history. The last of its generation still doing it properly.
Neighbourhood
Park Street
Energy
Lounge
Capacity
—
Price
$
Age
21+
Opened
1959
Indoor / outdoor
indoor
Dress
No stated code
The vibe system
A controlled vocabulary, so two rooms tagged the same actually feel the same.
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