Must-see nightlife in Toronto

  • Bar Raval

    Toronto

    Standing in Bar Raval's magnificent, undulating mahogany interior, inspired by the works of Antoni Gaudí, feels like being surrounded by a set of…

  • O'Grady's

    Toronto

    Come to this friendly Irish pub on Wednesdays for Dirty Bingo nights, when fabulous drag queens call out numbers and give winners risqué prizes from 9pm…

  • Bellwoods Brewery

    Toronto

    Fresh, urban-chic Bellwoods pours award-winning beers, from pale ales and double IPAs to stouts and wild ales. With candles lighting up the main room and…

  • Drake Hotel

    Toronto

    The Drake is part boutique hotel, part pub, part live-music venue and part nightclub. There's a bunch of different areas to enjoy, including the chic Sky…

  • Slanted Door

    Toronto

    A bright, contemporary coffee shop, the Slanted Door doubles as a gallery, showcasing work by emerging artists on its walls upstairs and down. The coffee…

  • Gladstone Hotel

    Toronto

    This historic hotel revels in Toronto's avant-garde arts scene. The Gladstone Ballroom sustains offbeat DJs, poetry slams, jazz, book readings, alt…

  • Oxley

    Toronto

    A first-class British pub, the Oxley is located in a 19th-century row house in the heart of Yorkville. Two floors of leather seating, ornate wallpaper and…

  • One Eighty

    Toronto

    Swanky and priced to match, the city's highest licensed patio has arguably Toronto's best views outside the CN Tower. It's in the Manulife Centre, a mall…

  • Henderson Brewing Company

    Toronto

    A laid-back warehouse brewery in the Junction Triangle neighborhood, Henderson has a tasting room with bar, picnic tables and huge fermentation tanks,…

  • Snakes & Lattes

    Toronto

    For a small cover fee, choose from over a thousand board games, along with local craft beers, milkshakes and shareable bites. Whether you're a Catan…

  • Sweaty Betty's

    Toronto

    In a city of infused vodkas and creative cocktails, Betty's refuses to mix anything with more than three ingredients. This no-nonsense approach pares a…

  • Black Eagle

    Toronto

    Men-only Eagle lures leather-men, uniform fetishists and their admirers. The year-round rooftop patio is the perfect place to meet a Daddy: Sunday…

  • Crews & Tangos

    Toronto

    A sprawling bar that becomes a crowded nightclub on weekends, Crews & Tangos features live drag and cabaret shows and DJs out back. Boys who like boys,…

  • Storm Crow Manor

    Toronto

    Geek out at this Victorian mansion turned bar with sci-fi theme rooms, board games and dungeon masters. Drinks come in all shapes and sizes, including…

  • Against the Grain Urban Tavern

    Toronto

    The best feature of this yuppyish pub is its enormous lakefront patio (seasonal), with some of the best views of the Toronto harbor front. Come with a…

  • El Convento Rico

    Toronto

    With a friendly mixed crowd, this Latino-themed LGBTIQ+ dance bar is a longtime fave, with free salsa lessons every Friday at 11pm as well as drag shows…

  • Woody's/Sailor

    Toronto

    Toronto's most well-known gay bar is a sprawling complex with a grab bag of tricks, from drag shows, 'best ass' contests and billiards tables to nightly…

  • Ossington

    Toronto

    With a moody candlelit front bar and a cavernous backroom hosting Friday and Saturday DJ nights, this local fave is a great mix of 20- to 30-somethings…

  • Après

    Toronto

    Natural wine is what it's all about at minimalist Après. A small, ever-changing menu of shareable dishes pairs perfectly with the low-intervention and…

  • Convenience

    Toronto

    For a dose of nostalgia, '80s-themed Convenience is an easy go-to. Drinks here may remind you of your youth (fuzzy navel, anyone?) and the music may bring…

  • Blake House

    Toronto

    Just east of the Village, this historic 1891 mansion is a good all-round performer. Nicely renovated in dark tones, it's wonderfully cozy and inviting in…

  • Madison Avenue Pub

    Toronto

    Comprising three Victorian houses in the Annex, the rowdy 'Maddy' draws a late-20s University of Toronto crowd. There are billiards, darts, a sports bar,…

  • REBEL

    Toronto

    A popular nightclub and concert venue overlooking the Toronto skyline, massive 45,000-sq-ft Rebel fills up with lights, sounds and stylish people every…

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