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Goodhandy's
26commentsPan nightclub owned by Todd Klinck and Mandy Goodhandy, two Toronto area underworld people, who are also owners of company Mayhem North which runs several membership websites (one caters to gay men, the other caters to fans of t-girls). The club is stunning, visually. Two floors, exposed brick, sunken dancefloor, stage and runway, balconies overlooking stage and dancefloor, big-screen, LCD screens throughout, and legal area called "The Diamond Room". Upstairs lounge transformed into an orgy room / maze during Fetish nights and parties. The club holds 1 regular nights catering to gay / bi / trans guys, and 3 regular nights catering to T-Girls and those who admire them. The weekends are a mixed bag of promoter based events - some cater to the leather and fetish community, some cater to women, and Goodhandy's also holds 2 monthly parties - 1 is a "pan version" and the other is the "dude version".
- Best time
- Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays 8pm to 2am, Fridays and Saturdays…
- Crowd
- Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays mostly T-Girls and men / couples who love them.
- Last verified
- Not yet · updated 2011
120 Church Street 2nd floor, Toronto 416-760-6514 Wheelchair: No / No / It is a lot of stairs
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Where exactly
A 5 minute cab ride from Church / Wellesley, on Church Street South. Fifteen minute walk. Or take the subway to Queen Street, go east to Church, and turn right on Church, it is the first building south of Richmond on the West side. Look for the vertical rectangular sign reading "Goodhandy's" with flashy rope lighting, 2nd floor above a Spring Rolls "GO" restaurant, next door to McVeigh's Irish Pub. There is no street number on the building, but if you follow the directions above you will have no problem finding it. Cross street: Just south of Richmond, on West side
Cruisiest spot: Diamond Room and the upper balcony during parties and Fetish Night.
When to go
Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays 8pm to 2am, Fridays and Saturdays vary Best times: For gay, bi and trans guys into , cruising, and naughtiness with other dudes, Wednesday is the night plus Parties.
Etiquette
Goodhandy's has a area, called "The Diamond Room". Consists of 5 curtained booths with comfortable vinyl benches, , paper towels. It is run differently on different nights - the gay nights it is wide open and like a back room. On Monday Tuesday and Thursday it is more like a private club where you buy a monthly membership for $25 which gives you access to the booths. Cruise around and pick up other members inside the club, then go back together. This can include models and dancers as well as other customers.
Nudity: Yes / Yes / Anything consensual can occur in the Diamond Room. is tolerated only in the Diamond Room on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays. Nudity and is a big part of the Wednesday show. The entire club is Clothing Optional during the "I Love Parties". Full nudity is not permitted during Fetish Nights, but it is of course acceptable upstairs in the areas. ual Policy: is tolerated only in the Diamond Room on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Hey I'm a guy from out of town, and would like to find some action with a T-girl. Is this the best place for me? Are there mostly working gurls there, or lots of willing free gurls too? If I'm reasonably hot do I have a chance to hook up with a hot T-gurl? What's the best night for this? Thanks for any info.
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I am thinking of checking this place out tonight for my first time, I was wondering if there was a dress code for a Thursday night??
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Hey guys...I'm here from out of town. Can anyone tell me if the Wednesday Night Party is a good time to stop by? Thanks!
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Looks like fun. This t-guy is gonna check it out on Wednesday. Does anyone
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This sounds like a really hot place....from checkng out the galleries and DVD pics, it looks like this place is catering to the younger crowd....would someone (like me) who is over 50 be out of place ehre?
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Meadowboy, nudity usually isn't mandatory. It was last week because TNT (a nudist group) had the space. My understanding is that they encourage it, but don't require it.
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Anyone going to the cruise party tonight?
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Yeah, I had fun, too!!!
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Ya it was a lot fun last time, I'll probably go tonight.
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Dudes, they having a dudes night this saturday??? couple guys from out of the country wanting to check this out-sounds hot...whats the best time to get there...
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i wouldn't worry if it's a dudes night or mixed night, there will still be 95% guys last time i was there on a mixed night there was only one woman in the place so it's still basically a guys night out
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Anyone going to goodhandys tonight, looking to hook up with a TS to to have some fun
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Good review Partybois. The dudes night has a lot of potential. There were a lot of guys there but they almost seemed a little 'shy' I've been to the mixed parties there and they take full advantage of the place. I just think the boys didn't realize they could do pretty much what they wanted without being thrown out (it would actually be encouraged) We should really take advantage of this great venue. Much more fun than a 'typical' bar or another night out at the baths. I'll definitely be there next time around. Thanks alot Todd for keeping things fun and different.
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Hi.. guys so tell me if the party was hot and guys were getting it on. Use to go a few years ago but it was boring. I hope they make it wild like those places down south.
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Anything happening there this Wed the 11th around 11'30PM?
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How are the saturday nights? how busy are the back rooms and is there a place for your clothes?
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thanks 4 comment Receptive, checking this place out on fetish night Sat needed a place to put my outfits[backpack] lol
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As what to with your clothes. I usually take a back pack, put my clothes and shoes in it. Then leave it at the coat check with my coat. I leave $2 for my coat and $2 for the back pack, total $4. Not bad if you are getting in for free. A lot of guys and CD/TV do this.
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They usually have just a coat check.
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I visited for the very first time on Thursday and I was very impressed. The staff was friendly and there was a good mix of people. I met this fantastic TS. I am struggling to remember her name. Nikki perhaps? Aside from being hot she was also genuinely nice to talk with and she is attending UofT. If anyone knows her name I would love to know. If she is reading this please feel free to drop me a line. I highly recommend this establishment.
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Hello......!!! I'm coming to Toronto on the 27 to the 1. will be staying at the wildside, looking fun, maybe a date or two....wink!!! this my frist time in the city, so I would loveit if maybe someone could show me around and a good time. Hopeto hear..........!!!
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I am planning to visit on Thursday night (19 February). I am in TO for a few days on business. Really looking forward to meeting some TGirls/CD at this club as I have heard some good things. Contact me if you have any suggestions or recommendations. Thanks
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this is a trans club, if ur looking 4 guys go sum where else,n if u haveing problems meeting sum1 mayb no1 likes u
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I am going to be in Toronto on Mon Feb 16 and 17. Want to hit this place up. Wouild love to hook up with some cd's or trannies. email me here to talk more.
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Bottom Line: The VIP Lounge (aka Interactive Lounge) is a RIP OFF. No chance to see the show because of overcrowding (obviously flaunting capacity regulations) instead having the chance to "grope" someone??? Save your money plus you'll have more fun in the backroom at the Eagle. The first rule of business is to treat your customers well. Repeat business depends on it. Sadly this club seems only interested in making money and not about how the customer's experince. Avoid the place!!
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Well this Saturday is the Fetish event at Good Handy's and I am looking forward to it as the last one I went to, last year was great. Diverse crowd, but all hot! I agree with Todd Klink, and willie seems a little bias.
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