Toronto Nightlife

As our alternative arts magazines can attest, Toronto's nightlife scene is packed every night of the week. Queen West caters to the art crowd looking for indie music events and gallery openings, while the Annex takes good care of students looking to imbibe on a budget. For the style-conscious, the Entertainment District's high-end night clubs are sure to satisfy, and those looking for a fun, fabulous dance party should check out the scene in the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood. Late night food and drink options abound across the city: sports fans leaving the Rogers Centre or Maple Leaf Gardens will find plenty of pub food and beer on tap in the downtown core.

Theatre Passe Muraille

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16 Ryerson Ave
(At Wolsley)

Innovative and independent: the experimental Canadian stage...
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Buddies In Bad Times Theatre

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12 Alexander St
(At Yonge)

The creative home base of Toronto's queer community...
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Tarragon Theatre

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30 Bridgman Ave
(At Howland)

Committed to Canadian content and artistic exploration...
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Massey Hall

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178 Victoria St
(at Shuter Street)

Historic entertainment venue renowned for its acoustics...
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360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower

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301 Front Street West
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Rotating panorama: watch the city from all sides while you dine...
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Rivoli

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334 Queen Street West

A Queen West staple for eclectic nighttime options, the Rivoli has a bar, a restaurant, a pool hall, live music and comedy...
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Paupers Pub

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539 Bloor St W
(At Lippincott)

Annex pub house with affordable drinks...
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Andy Pool Hall

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489 College Street

Billiards and beer: a colourful, eclectic space to indulge in both...
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Bar Italia

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582 College St
(At Clinton)

Italian restaurant and bar, overlooking a thriving nighttime street...
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The Mod Club Theatre

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722 College Street

A hot spot for excellent live, indie music...
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Green Room

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296 Brunswick Avenue
(at Bloor)

Hip hideaway, cheap food: ambiance above all (and worth it)...
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Guvernment

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132 Queens Quay E
(At Jarvis)

Upscale and about appearance: an icon in the TO nightlife scene...
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Factory Theatre

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125 Bathurst St
(At Adelaide)

Devoted to producing new works, from across the country...
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Second City

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51 Mercer Street
At Blue Jays Way

Smart, honest, excellent comedy...
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Horseshoe Tavern

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370 Queen St W
(At Spadina)

Reputation doesn't lie: the spot to see up and coming indie...
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Rex Jazz and Blues Bar

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194 Queen St W
(At St Patrick)

A must see jazz and blues club on Queen Street...
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Dream in High Park

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26 Berkeley St
(At Front)

All the world's a stage...
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Central (The)

603 Markham Street

Live music and a lively bar scene on tree lined Markham Street...
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Bread and Circus

299 Augusta Avenue

A Kensington treasure: an important spot for indie theatre...
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Supermarket (The)

268 Augusta Avenue
South of College Street

Food, art and good drink — a hot spot for small cultural events...
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