Ossington, 249 Ossington Ave
Mickey Limbo's
Mickey Limbo's is a casual basement bar at 249 Ossington Ave, in the space that was The Dakota Tavern for nearly 20 years. It soft-opened in June 2026 with a kitschy room and a Top 40 and throwback soundtrack. It runs as a walk-in neighbourhood bar rather than a live music venue or club.
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249 Ossington Ave, Toronto
Checked by Tonightlife, Oct 12, 2026.
Questions
What was Mickey Limbo's before?
The space at 249 Ossington Ave was The Dakota Tavern, a live music bar that closed after new owners took over in 2024.
When did Mickey Limbo's open?
It soft-opened on June 11, 2026, according to blogTO.
Is there live music?
It operates as a casual bar with a Top 40 and throwback playlist, not as a live music room like the old Dakota.
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