Starting from $55/hr
Selam’s lower lounge and bar are available as a rental space. Full dinner, bar service, sound and video systems are on site. Bookings include music performances, private parties, celebrations, meetups, video and photo shoots, corporate events, movie screenings, book launches, dancing, speed dating, fundraising events, etc.
Booking inquiries
Please inquire below after looking at our key features and photos shown on this page. Please also consider what day you might be available to visit the space and meet our General Manager, Ruth. The booking form below sends her an email. Need to chat? Call Ruth at 416-830-5675 or the restaurant at 416-915-7225. You will find the same details on Spacefy.
Request form
Please add your date, event description, and the times you can meet our manager. Do not use your credit card number here, as the information will be transmitted by email.
Calendar
Key features
- The location: 812 Bloor St W. We’re near Shaw St between Ossington Ave and Christie St in downtown Toronto’s vibrant west end Bloorcourt neighbourhood. The Ossington TTC station and Green P parking lot are a 4 min walk
- Size: 1,700 square foot licensed venue
- Capacity: Comfortably seats groups of 25 to 60 people for seated dinners with buffet or cocktail receptions
- Tech: Full A/V servicing inclusive of in house sound and visual equipment, as well as technician consultation. High speed internet for livestreams
- Interior: A fully equipped bar and access to in-house tables and chairs. Flexible seating
Booking details
| How To Book | Please start your booking request in the form above. |
| Hours Of Operation | Generally Tue – Sun 11:00 am – 10 pm but flexible to 2:00 am |
| Rental Policy | Each Rental Policy will be modified towards each specific event. |
| Last minute space requests | Yes |
| Booking Requirements | Deposit. On site meeting |
| Rental Personnel | On site manager. Rates include some or all personnel. Rates include some or all equipment |
| Payment Types | Cash, Credit card |
| Options | Cross-promotion opportunities |
| Other Allowed Activities | Live percussion. Amplified music. Alcohol permitted |
Features |
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| Space Dimensions | 1,700 sqft |
| Space Features | Column-free, air-conditioned, heated, wings/backstage space, stage curtains, privacy |
| Technology | Cell service, high speed WiFi |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Stage Configuration | Low platform stage |
| Stage Dimensions | 15 ft x 8 ft |
| Seating capacity | 60 |
| Seating | Flexible seating |
Equipment |
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| Lighting | Spot lights on tables and walls, Stage lights, Light board, Fluorescent |
| Furniture | Chairs, Tables |
| Amenities | Private restroom |
| Instruments and Accessories | Ask if avail: Drum set and electronic keyboard |
| Audio Equipment | Sound system, sound booth, PA system, microphone, MP3/auxiliary input, CD player, amplifier |
| Video/Film Equipment | Digital projector. Projection screen |
Accessibility |
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| Parking | Street parking, Green P parking lot opposite Ossington Station, 745 Ossington Ave |
| Accessibility | No elevator. Main stairs down and emergency exit stairs up. Patron restrooms. Stage |
| Audience Services | Staffed concession. Restrooms |
Photos of lower lounge
Selam Restaurant (main floor)
The restaurant on the main floor is generally not available for booking events.
