10 Best Nightlife in Toronto, ON
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Party-on in Toronto
By Shelagh McNally, Local Expert, Toronto
Like the city itself, Toronto’s nightclub scene is diverse and eclectic. On any given night you can find great comedy, music and theatre. There are plenty of sleek bars to enjoy a martini, cozy lounges to get romantic, restaurants to grab a bite to eat and listen to live music or huge dance clubs to get your freak on. We’ve picked the best nightlife for you to experience Toronto’s best places to party.
1- Type: Hotel Bar, Live Music, Lounge
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "Every Friday night one of the city's top DJ is invited to come and spin some music. "
2- Type: Bar, Late Night / After Hours, Live Entertainment, Live Music
- Neighborhood: St Lawrence/Distillery
Local Expert Tip: "Admission is on a first come, first seated basis, even if you have tickets beforehand. Shows start at 9 pm so come early. "
3- Type: Bar, Dance Club
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "The lineup gets long quickly, so arrive before 10 pm. Forgot about calling to get on the guest list. They no longer accept names. "
4- Type: Comedy Club
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "Check their online calendar since the shows change daily. Most shows are recommended for age 16 and up. "
5- Type: Bar, Live Entertainment, Live Music
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "The Comedy Cabaret sometimes performs on Monday night and the Recreational League meets every Tuesday night. Everyone is welcome to join."
6- Type: Bar, Hotel Bar, Lounge
- Neighborhood: Bloor-Yorkville
Local Expert Tip: "The bar doesn't accept reservations, so on the weekends come in the late afternoon to avoid being turned away or having to wait. "
7- Type: Live Entertainment, Live Music
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "If the pool hall is busy, out your name on the waiting list at the upstairs counter and then head downstairs to wait for your name to be called. Pool hall is open until just after the last call. "
8Guvernment Entertainment Complex
- Type: Bar, Dance Club, Live Music
- Neighborhood: Harbourfront
Local Expert Tip: "Take a cab after hours--it's a desolate spot in the wee-hours of the morning. "
9- Type: Dance Club, Gay and Lesbian, Gay Bar
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "Party until 6AM at Fly Nightclub Saturdays featuring a different DJ or Performance Artist."
10- Type: Bar, Dance Club, Live Music
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "On Friday night, ladies and students with I.D. get in for free. Saturday night is a dance party with $3.50 drinks. "
