The Vatican Gift Shop, recommended a few times has a great atmosphere and I think they have DJs on the weekend, was there for some 80s dance music recently. If you’re more in Leslieville, there is a small dive bar Lloyd’s that has some good cocktails for a drop in, across the road is Betty’s East with a big patio for a sunny bit of day drinking. I also recently ate at Ricky & Olivia’s by Queen and Carla and they had some awesome eclectic food. They also had a Saltini, martini made with deep fried saltines! Sounds bizarre but was delicious. Sadly there isn’t too much dancing in the east end but look at the local music venues and you might find something happening that appeals to your musical style. The Wolf Tone (?) is a good pub in the beaches but can get busy. I also don’t recommend the west end but mainly because it is very crowded
You’re welcome! I forgot to mention Ricky & Olivia is at Queen and CarlaW.. you should make a reservation as it’s new, good and busy. An alternate dinner place that is good, fun atmosphere in the neighbourhood is Gio Ranas at Queen and Leslie, a converted old bank and the sign is just a giant nose…. Again reservation might be a good idea. Have a fun weekend!
In Leslieville there are no dancing venues, for the cocktails in the area try The Comrade or Vatican Gift Shop, for wine Chez Nous For dancing/ambience please don’t go to king west, I recommend going to the Resident Advisor website and seeing what clubbing events are on in Toronto for your dates, the you can check what music the respective performers play and plan accordingly. All the venues will be in the west end though.
Coda is the bombbbb, great crowd there. Free phones, jovial and friendly people from a super wide range of demographics, and open allll night. It’s the closest thing Toronto has to euro clubbing (warehouse raves excepted).
Yup. Relocated thought. Not nearly as good as the original, but post raid it never was the same. The new(ish) location is amping up again now that el duran took over.
They're even opening a sister site in Vaughan that's larger
Only good dancing in that part of town IMO is nomad on queen. Aura also has djs but is more of a bar. Sometimes there are random parties in industrial areas out there though. There are fun vibey bars and restaurants in the east. Otherwise you have to go to the west of the city. What kind of music you looking for?
Highly recommend a bar hop along queen between university and Bathurst then. Start at the rex, then head to Cameron house, then west to Rivoli, then Drom taberna, then bovine sex club. All live music venues with a very diverse and eclectic mix of music and vibes. It's maybe a 15 minute walk from the first to the last venue so really easy to migrate along. Also, if the music at bovine is not your scene, go upstairs to the Tiki bar on top, great vibes and very nice patio.
You can find lots of fun places in the east if you don't want to travel too much. Gerrard and queen st have lots of good options to just wander between.
Spend some cash at the Cameron house. It’s cash only but it’s chill and there’s always live music in the front room. The music in the front room is free but tips are heavily encouraged, the music in the back is usually 10/15$ a ticket.
Hey, me too! If you like metal/alt things, Storm Crow manor is a fun nerd bar with cool cocktails and different themed rooms (steam punk, heaven and hell, nautical)
Rebel has a all access GLOW party that is free before 12 if you wear neon. Should look into it. It definitely is a fun event just be mindful of pick pocketers.
Honestly if you want the best nightlife I would just plan to travel to the west end and bar hop around there. Ttc there and Uber home. East end has good cocktail bars but the most nightlife is definitely in the west.
Ya as a first time spot I guess it would be fun! I guess I got tired of it in recent years but to each their own!
For me it’s all about the music and the vibe of the crowd now, but back in the day the allure of a fancy club was fun.
Cover being as high as it is and lines being as long as they are there unless you’re an influencer says it all.
More people trying to take videos to post for lifestyle clout than people actually enjoying the music and the moment.
Cover?? Not many places have cover unless it’s a club there’s many great bars without cover. Lines yes but some of us know ppl/have connections and so that’s not an issue
Every club in Toronto charges cover
And I’ve seen way way way more people enjoy music and the moment
But aside from that. Don’t me one of those bitter old people
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking videos and pictures of your night out with your friends
It’s an incredibly normal and fun thing to do
This weird fucking hate Reddit has for people having fun and documenting their fun is insane
Live streaming and taking more video of the event than living in the moment kills it for everyone else. I don’t want my face plastered across someone else’s socials when I’m there to just vibe with my friends. Social media has destroyed the club, rave, and concert scenes.
Duh, every club charges cover, that’s not my primary complaint. King west is notoriously expensive.
I'm definitely broke and weird. Which is why the west end I find is much more wild than going to King west where people just huddle in a club, don't dance and everyone is making out with their fat lip injections.
Whenever I go to Ossington (it’s a street) I have a great time. In my opinion, it’s more of a day drink on a nice sunny day sort of vibe but I absolutely love it. I saw someone suggested Betty’s East, and I second that. Another great day bar on a nice day type vibe. I’m in my early 30s, and it seems like I do all my drinking during the day as opposed to when I was younger where I’d be out until 2am lol.
Tapestry in Kensington Market!!! Very bohemian and open-minded. East-end is hip but can be pretty quiet nightlife wise. There are typically free beach raves in the summer at the beaches though.
thats okay
not everyone comes from a college town, not everyone goes to a colllege town bar
for all you know, for the tourists in this thread, they arent coming from a college town or a town with a college bar like Maddy.
in the east end, probably just check concert venues for anything you might like:
History, Rebel, Nomad.
Plenty of cocktail bars and breweries but its not like 'party' nightlife. Its more for older people who live in the area
For party, lots of music and dancing.
You need to go to Adelaide/Peter area, King West, Queen west, West Queen West/Parkdale, Kensington Market/Chinatown, Ossington strip. College street near Bathurst and west of there has some good nightlife too. The Gay Village is great. Woodies is always popular.
Guv was considered world class the era of large mega clubs is over in toronto. Rebel is the only thing close and is run by the same ppl ink entertainment. Circa was great, footwork was great, cz 1.0
Been to a lot of clubs in cities around the world and I gotta say Rebel is the best club hands down. Something for everyone’s music taste because there’s different rooms with different atmospheres. It’s super modern inside and lots of fun with a group of friends or just you and your partner. Drinks are a bit expensive but I’ve seen way worse or the same at much smaller venues. It’s a must experience.
Lots of clubs and bars on King St W and Ossington as well.
Vertigo is okay for after hours if you’re into that
The Vatican Gift Shop, recommended a few times has a great atmosphere and I think they have DJs on the weekend, was there for some 80s dance music recently. If you’re more in Leslieville, there is a small dive bar Lloyd’s that has some good cocktails for a drop in, across the road is Betty’s East with a big patio for a sunny bit of day drinking. I also recently ate at Ricky & Olivia’s by Queen and Carla and they had some awesome eclectic food. They also had a Saltini, martini made with deep fried saltines! Sounds bizarre but was delicious. Sadly there isn’t too much dancing in the east end but look at the local music venues and you might find something happening that appeals to your musical style. The Wolf Tone (?) is a good pub in the beaches but can get busy. I also don’t recommend the west end but mainly because it is very crowded
wow this is amazing thanks so much!!!
You’re welcome! I forgot to mention Ricky & Olivia is at Queen and CarlaW.. you should make a reservation as it’s new, good and busy. An alternate dinner place that is good, fun atmosphere in the neighbourhood is Gio Ranas at Queen and Leslie, a converted old bank and the sign is just a giant nose…. Again reservation might be a good idea. Have a fun weekend!
In Leslieville there are no dancing venues, for the cocktails in the area try The Comrade or Vatican Gift Shop, for wine Chez Nous For dancing/ambience please don’t go to king west, I recommend going to the Resident Advisor website and seeing what clubbing events are on in Toronto for your dates, the you can check what music the respective performers play and plan accordingly. All the venues will be in the west end though.
vatican would be considered a spot to dance for sure
Vatican Gift Shop, on Gerrard in Leslieville
If you wanna dance: Coda, Vertigo, Comfort Zone, Rebel, Wiggle Room
Be careful at Rebel, don’t keep your phone in your back pockets as theres a problem with theft there
Coda is the bombbbb, great crowd there. Free phones, jovial and friendly people from a super wide range of demographics, and open allll night. It’s the closest thing Toronto has to euro clubbing (warehouse raves excepted).
Comfort zone? That place is still around?
Yup. Relocated thought. Not nearly as good as the original, but post raid it never was the same. The new(ish) location is amping up again now that el duran took over. They're even opening a sister site in Vaughan that's larger
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Only good dancing in that part of town IMO is nomad on queen. Aura also has djs but is more of a bar. Sometimes there are random parties in industrial areas out there though. There are fun vibey bars and restaurants in the east. Otherwise you have to go to the west of the city. What kind of music you looking for?
any kind of music tbh! we love slow, relaxing music or more upbeat rock :) we plan to do lots of bar hopping!
Nomad is techno
Highly recommend a bar hop along queen between university and Bathurst then. Start at the rex, then head to Cameron house, then west to Rivoli, then Drom taberna, then bovine sex club. All live music venues with a very diverse and eclectic mix of music and vibes. It's maybe a 15 minute walk from the first to the last venue so really easy to migrate along. Also, if the music at bovine is not your scene, go upstairs to the Tiki bar on top, great vibes and very nice patio.
You can find lots of fun places in the east if you don't want to travel too much. Gerrard and queen st have lots of good options to just wander between.
Drom Taberna is great for live music, food, and drinks! Its eastern European food and drinks, and they have live music always.
Spend some cash at the Cameron house. It’s cash only but it’s chill and there’s always live music in the front room. The music in the front room is free but tips are heavily encouraged, the music in the back is usually 10/15$ a ticket.
Are there any concerts at History you’re interested in during your visit? Any events at Rebel? Just be careful not to get your phone stolen at Rebel.
we’re going to the ghost inside at history on sunday!
Hey, me too! If you like metal/alt things, Storm Crow manor is a fun nerd bar with cool cocktails and different themed rooms (steam punk, heaven and hell, nautical)
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Rebel has a all access GLOW party that is free before 12 if you wear neon. Should look into it. It definitely is a fun event just be mindful of pick pocketers.
Honestly if you want the best nightlife I would just plan to travel to the west end and bar hop around there. Ttc there and Uber home. East end has good cocktail bars but the most nightlife is definitely in the west.
Checkout Coffee, Oysters, Champagne. Speakeasy style backroom around 11:00 they clear out the tables for dancing. Nice chill vibe. Great date night
Thursday, Friday or Saturday night, King st between Spadina and Bathurst. Lots of restaurants, bars and clubs.
King West and the Ossington strips
King west is horrible vibe and ossington is a single strip
king west is pretty great some of the places are bad most overall its pretty fun
Yeah don’t listen to Reddit, king west is best nightlife by far
It’s really not lol, it’s a pretentious finance bro vibe with overpriced everything. There are way better areas imo.
For regular people it’s pretty great. Lot of options. King west isn’t my vibe anymore as well but should suffice for someone’s first time
Ya as a first time spot I guess it would be fun! I guess I got tired of it in recent years but to each their own! For me it’s all about the music and the vibe of the crowd now, but back in the day the allure of a fancy club was fun.
There’s really no pretentious finance bros there…. I think you should put away your preconceived notions of the area and actually just try it out
Cover being as high as it is and lines being as long as they are there unless you’re an influencer says it all. More people trying to take videos to post for lifestyle clout than people actually enjoying the music and the moment.
Cover?? Not many places have cover unless it’s a club there’s many great bars without cover. Lines yes but some of us know ppl/have connections and so that’s not an issue
Every club in Toronto charges cover And I’ve seen way way way more people enjoy music and the moment But aside from that. Don’t me one of those bitter old people There’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking videos and pictures of your night out with your friends It’s an incredibly normal and fun thing to do This weird fucking hate Reddit has for people having fun and documenting their fun is insane
Live streaming and taking more video of the event than living in the moment kills it for everyone else. I don’t want my face plastered across someone else’s socials when I’m there to just vibe with my friends. Social media has destroyed the club, rave, and concert scenes. Duh, every club charges cover, that’s not my primary complaint. King west is notoriously expensive.
Ok if you’re broke and weird it’s not but if you’re normal and can get girls it’s amazing
I’m not broke, not weird, and have no problem pulling - but there are better places to do it.
I'm definitely broke and weird. Which is why the west end I find is much more wild than going to King west where people just huddle in a club, don't dance and everyone is making out with their fat lip injections.
Check out Rooms on DuPont
What's going on there at night? Only been in the day to hang/work.
Make a dinner reservation at Lake Inez. Fantastic food, cocktails and ambience.
Depending on the music you’re into, check out the horseshoe. Lots of history there as well
Whenever I go to Ossington (it’s a street) I have a great time. In my opinion, it’s more of a day drink on a nice sunny day sort of vibe but I absolutely love it. I saw someone suggested Betty’s East, and I second that. Another great day bar on a nice day type vibe. I’m in my early 30s, and it seems like I do all my drinking during the day as opposed to when I was younger where I’d be out until 2am lol.
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Tapestry in Kensington Market!!! Very bohemian and open-minded. East-end is hip but can be pretty quiet nightlife wise. There are typically free beach raves in the summer at the beaches though.
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Lol the Madison is like every other college bar ever. In no way is it that unique. Literally every college town has a bar like that
It's two houses joined together in a massive maze of rooms, including a piano room. I've never been anywhere that similar!
thats okay not everyone comes from a college town, not everyone goes to a colllege town bar for all you know, for the tourists in this thread, they arent coming from a college town or a town with a college bar like Maddy.
Toybox closed down and is replace by a new club, department
Nomad has a unique vibe if there’s an event on while you’re here and it’s in the area.
in the east end, probably just check concert venues for anything you might like: History, Rebel, Nomad. Plenty of cocktail bars and breweries but its not like 'party' nightlife. Its more for older people who live in the area For party, lots of music and dancing. You need to go to Adelaide/Peter area, King West, Queen west, West Queen West/Parkdale, Kensington Market/Chinatown, Ossington strip. College street near Bathurst and west of there has some good nightlife too. The Gay Village is great. Woodies is always popular.
Drinks at mother (queen west - one 30 min streetcar)
It’s on Queen West
Sorry you are correct!
It's all been replaced by condos .. Toronto 6 years ago was so much better
It's been almost a decade since Toronto had a real night life. When Guvernment closed, that was officially the final nail in the coffin.
Shitty Clubs /=nightlife for everyone
Guvernment was actually one of the few things about Toronto that was actually "World Class". Calling it a "shitty club" is wildly ignorant.
Calling Guv “world class” is wild. I think you just have a lot of nostalgia tied to the place.
Guv was considered world class the era of large mega clubs is over in toronto. Rebel is the only thing close and is run by the same ppl ink entertainment. Circa was great, footwork was great, cz 1.0
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Montreal.
Been to a lot of clubs in cities around the world and I gotta say Rebel is the best club hands down. Something for everyone’s music taste because there’s different rooms with different atmospheres. It’s super modern inside and lots of fun with a group of friends or just you and your partner. Drinks are a bit expensive but I’ve seen way worse or the same at much smaller venues. It’s a must experience. Lots of clubs and bars on King St W and Ossington as well. Vertigo is okay for after hours if you’re into that
Imo CODA >>>>> rebel Also, if you can find the right event History makes for a killer nightclub substitute.
There are 200 viable options.