Toronto - Nightlife - Live Music

567 Queen St. W. , Toronto M5V 2B6
416-703-5488

Tattoo Rock Parlour

Kabouth brings his empire to the rock n' roll set, a whole new breed of wannabe hard cores. The place is rock prettified. Damask logo is everywhere outside in. Intimate setting of elevated black, l... read more

1279 Queen St. W., Toronto M6K1L6
416-516-8677

Wrongbar

Parkdale digs are a bit away from Queen West West social scene but those wanting to shake their tail feather are coming in droves for an off beat dance scene. And there's plenty of room amongst the... read more

249 Ossington Ave., Toronto M6J 3A1
416-850-4579

The Dakota Tavern

There’s something that differentiates The Dakota from other trendsetting bars on gentrified Ossington. Maybe it's the gun as the door handle. Maybe it's the fact that the live music here is b... read more

484 Queen St. W., Toronto M5V 2B2
647-438-7664

The Hideout

Not your typical rock event space, with low ceilings and lighted gothic pillars to zig zag to navigate your way through the bar. Bands, roadies and groupies veg out on lofty brown leather couches. ... read more

777 Bay St. , Toronto M5G 2C8
416-598-3339

Pogue Mahone

Pogue is in a unique location: across from Police Headquarters and amongst office buildings but not quite in the financial district. Otherwise, perfect for happy hour. There are plenty of tables to... 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

1100 Queen St. W., Toronto M6J 1H9
416-532-4474

The Social

Political statements such as Welfare, Allegory to The Death of Parkdale (as we know it) adorn the walls of this unfinished basement lounge. Above statement can be illustrated by the 905ers who may ... read more

1150 Queen St. W., Toronto M6J 1J3
416-531-5042

The Drake Hotel

Long considered Toronto's hippest boutique hotel, credit it for revatilizing the West Queen West scene. Artists, actors, rockstars, design fiends and creative class hangers on, both local and ... 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

783 College St. , Toronto M6G 1C5
416-535-7888

Revival

With the sheer variety of parties happening here on main floor and in basement, it's difficult to describe the crowd that comes in here on a regular basis. Let's try: 20 to 30-something guys clad i... 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

58 The Esplanade, Toronto M5E 1R2
416-865-7272

Bier Markt

Beer connoisseurs liquor up at this lavish watering hole boasting a second new yet smaller location in the middle of all of those hip eateries on King. Difference is this one has a bit more laid ba... read more

44 Wellington St. E., Toronto M5E 1C7
416-955-0887

Reservoir Lounge

Jump, jive and wail at this subterreanean lounge. Boogie woogie on the tiny wooden dance floor. Catch the gaze of that classy Betty across the bar. Wiggle your way around a mix of Bay Street cats a... read more

580 A College St. W. , Toronto M6G 1B3
416-535-0613

Orbit Room

On any given weekday, this obscure upstairs entertainment venue is slammed with locals and music junkies looking for a live fix. The Young and Hip shake it near the band; local fans imbibe and take... read more

542 Queen St. W., Toronto M5V 2B5
416-504-4239

Bovine Sex Club

Contrary to popular belief this institution is not a sex club (you can go to Wicked for that) but a pack-rat's dream. Club's exterior looks like Igor Kenk's secret hiding spot, with bikes piled on ... read more

143 Danforth Ave., Toronto M4K1N2
416-463-3086

Allen's

This neighbourhood joint has been a long running staple in the east end community for over 20 years. Stacks of older professionals and friends can choose from an impressive list of over 100 differe... 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

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

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

1566 Queen Street West, Toronto M6R 1A6
416-588-7750

Parts & Labour

Is it a bar? Is it a restaurant? Is it an event space? Guess what: It's all three, which is why P&L has earned international attention since opening its doors to loads of local buzz. The sprawl... read more

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