Toronto - Nightlife - Indie Bar

60 Kensington Ave, Toronto M5T 2K2
416-546-4536

Cold Tea

Named after the Toronto-bred phenomenon that sees restos in Chinatown serve cold beer in teapots long after last call, this clandestine watering hole is tucked away at the end of Kensington Mall's ... read more

1198 Queen St. W., Toronto M6J 1J6
416-537-6646

Unit

Vintage roulette wheel that reads "Adult Arcade," in the window entices the passer-by in West Queen West's gentrified art bar scene. Inside, it's so hip it hurts. Lots of vests, skinny jeans and fe... read more

1154 Queen St. W., Toronto M6J 1J5
416-516-2550

The Beaconsfield

More relaxed and less image conscious than neighbouring Drake Hotel, The Beaconsfield is paramount for casual conversation amongst friends. Ironic given its sleek decor of dark walls, elegant ... read more

69 Nassau St., Toronto M5T 1M6
416-340-1110

Ronnie's Local 69

Ultimate dive bar off the beaten track of Augusta. One bar. One Bathroom. Strawberry beer but no Heineken. Great live music of local talent inside if you get a chance to snag one of the pews or a s... read more

850 Dundas St. W., Toronto M6J1V5
416-364-7183

The Press Club

Attracts the type of creatives that can sit at a bar for at least 5 hours, dreaming up their next script or lyrics. Open to everyone, the crowd is local eclectic. Proof is on the wall, ... read more

13 Ossington Ave., Toronto M6J 2Y8
416-535-6861

Sweaty Betty's

Tattoos are the accessory of choice in Toronto's premier dive. The theme runs deep as framed tats adorn the crimson walls, you may wonder where the secret trap door is leading to Kat Von D's person... read more

158 Augusta Ave., Toronto M5T 2L5
416-593-9218

The Boat

Kensington dance space that literally looks like the inside of a boat, surrounded by port holes. Reminiscent of Captain John's without the seafood smell (that's a good thing), tourists and awful fo... read more

408 Queen St. W. , Toronto M5V 2A7
416-703-0811

The Cameron House

The Cameron House is an institution one stumbles upon; mural of Claudia Schiffer doppelganger outside is mesmerizing enough to lure a passerby. This place is full of character(s). Gaudy replicas of... read more

529 Bloor Street W,, Toronto M5S1Y5
416-532-1598

Lee's Palace

Small concert venue for up and coming indie bands. Banquettes surround perimeter of red walls , black ceilings and concrete floor. Students and indie heads too cool for school stand still during gr... read more

718 College St. West, Toronto M6G 1C3
416.530.1633

Crawford

The cool kids have long avoided College when looking for a grimy dance party to wreak havoc at. The folks behind Crawford are set on changing all that with this friendly two-level dance cave. The h... read more

1249 Queen St. W., Toronto M6K 1L5
416-535-8089

The Rhino

Large, grazing patio is ideal for time wasting over a wide variety of draft selections in the summer. Laid back and low key, this Parkdale watering hole is more flip flops than chic rimmed gl... read more

1173 Dundas Street West, Toronto M6J 1X3
416-546-6780

Camp 4

There's nothing new about what Camp 4 is trying to accomplish, and that's why it works. Cozy dimly lit local bar that serves up cheap pints and specialty cocktails dreamt up by a flannel-clad staff... read more

1168 Queen Street W., Toronto M6J 1J5
(416) 537-1313

The Double Deuce Saloon

Thanks to its white hot pedirgree--co-owner Dave Mitton is also the man behind Czehoski and Harbord Room--The Double Deuce Saloon opened with loads of hype. With a prime location sandwiched in betw... read more

1415B Dundas St W., Toronto M6J 1Y4
(416) 532-6669

Unlovable

If there's a Hogtown bar that has unabashedly embraced the hispter aesthetic, this is it. Not only is it located in a basement (below a nondescript travel agency) it's decorated like one too. Sovie... read more