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Toquet Hall

58 Post Road East, 2nd Floor, Westport CT 06880
Telephone: 203-341-1155, Facsimile: 203-341-5009
E-mail: toquethall@hotmail.com
Toquet Hall Website: http://www.toquethall.org/

Toquet Hall, Westport's only student coffeehouse, was created by teens for teens in conjunction with the Town's Youth Commission.

Open to all students of Westport's public and private high schools, it is a supervised drug-and alcohol-free space where teens are encouraged to initiate, organize, and participate in, a broad range of activities. It is run by a Student Governing Board, an Adult Advisory Board, and two staff members from Westport's Department of Human Services. In addition, security personnel are provided on weekends. Toquet Hall operates in compliance with a Code of Conduct created by members of the Student Governing Board and the Adult Advisory Board.

Toquet Hall's attractive environment resembles a SoHo loft with exposed beams, hardwood floors, and vaulted ceiling. The structure dates back to the 19th century, and has been a meeting center, a dance hall, an opera house, and an industrial production site. It is located on the second floor at 58 Post Road East, directly across from the YMCA. Entrance is in an alleyway, with a sign above the door.

Toquet Hall is open from Wednesday through Saturday: Wednesdays and Thursdays 3 - 9 p.m. Fridays 6 p.m - midnight and Saturdays 6p.m. - midnight (Hours are subject to change.)

Kevin Godburn
Toquet Hall Director
(203) 341-1155