Toronto Nightlife Guide: Best Cocktail Bars, Live Music & Lounges
Discover Toronto's nightlife, including cozy live jazz spots, historic theaters, and world-class cocktail bars.
A Guide to Toronto After Dark
Toronto's nightlife is diverse, offering everything from quiet cocktail dens to historic live music theaters. Here are the top spots to explore when the sun goes down.
- Bar Raval
- Vibe: A gorgeous Spanish-style tapas and cocktail bar featuring custom carved mahogany wood paneling.
- Specialty: Sherry cocktails and fresh pintxos (small plates).
- Average Drink Cost: $16 - $20 CAD.
- Address: 505 College St.
- Transit: College Streetcar to Palmerston Blvd.
- The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
- Vibe: A legendary, unpretentious institution hosting live jazz performances every night since the 1980s.
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- Specialty: Local draft beer and pub comfort food.
- Cover Charge: $10 - $20 CAD depending on the band.
- Address: 194 Queen St W.
- Transit: Subway to Osgoode Station.
- Shameful Tiki Room
- Vibe: A fun, immersive tiki lounge with retro polynesian decor, custom dim lighting, and sound effects.
- Specialty: Sharing punch bowls (e.g. Mystery Bowl).
- Address: 1378 Queen St W.
- Transit: Streetcar to Queen St W & Jameson Ave.
Editorial Fact-Checking & Citations
- Source Type: Official Tourism
Destination Toronto (Official Tourism)
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