After dark · Toronto, Canada
15 Best Bars & Nightlife Spots in Toronto
Fox on John leads the night. The rest of Toronto's best pours follow, by real review volume.
Ranked by traveler review volume across the bars and nightlife spots we track in Toronto. Updated monthly.
Fox on John
BarFree entryFox on John is a bustling sports bar and gastropub located in the heart of Toronto's Entertainment District.
Read our full guide →Loose Moose / Antler Room
BarFree entryLoose Moose, also called the Antler Room, is a beloved Toronto pub and restaurant on Front Street West, steps from the St.
Read our full guide →Black+Blue Toronto
BarBlack+Blue Toronto is a high-end steakhouse and bar located in the heart of downtown Toronto's financial district.
Read our full guide →The Carbon Bar
BarThe Carbon Bar is a popular barbecue joint and cocktail bar located on Queen Street East in downtown Toronto.
Read our full guide →Bar Poet
BarBar Poet is a beloved neighborhood bar on Queen Street West in Toronto, celebrated for its warm, dimly lit atmosphere and focus on craft cocktails and live performances.
Read our full guide →Bar Raval
BarBar Raval is a celebrated tapas bar located on College Street in Toronto's Little Italy neighborhood.
Read our full guide →Ruby Soho
BarRuby Soho is a vibrant bar located in the heart of Toronto's King West entertainment district.
Read our full guide →BarChef
BarBarChef is a celebrated cocktail bar located in Toronto's Queen Street West district, known for its innovative approach to mixology.
Read our full guide →The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
BarThe Shameful Tiki Room Toronto is a vibrant escape into a retro Polynesian paradise, tucked away on Queen Street West.
Read our full guide →Civil Liberties
BarFree entryCivil Liberties is a renowned cocktail bar located at 878 Bloor St W in Toronto's vibrant Bloorcourt Village.
Read our full guide →Writers Room Bar
BarFree entryWriters Room Bar is an intimate, upscale cocktail lounge located on Avenue Road in Toronto's chic Yorkville area.
Read our full guide →PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY
BarPrequel & Co. Apothecary is a bar that feels like a cabinet of curiosities brought to life.
Read our full guide →Mother
BarMother bar on Queen Street West is a staple of Toronto's dynamic nightlife scene.
Read our full guide →Cocktail Bar
BarThis unnamed cocktail bar (listed simply as 'Cocktail Bar' on maps) is a hidden gem in Toronto's vibrant Little Portugal neighborhood.
Read our full guide →Bar Maaya
BarBar Maaya is a vibrant cocktail bar located on Adelaide Street West in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district.
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How we pick these
Bars, pubs and nightlife in Toronto ranked by how highly people rate them, drawn from the 165 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Most bars in Toronto fill up later in the evening rather than right after work.
A few rooftop and cocktail spots have a smart-casual door policy.
Check the last metro or line up a ride before a late night out.
Common questions
Where is the nightlife in Toronto?+
This list ranks the best-rated bars and nightlife spots in Toronto so you can find the right area for the night you want.
What time do bars close in Toronto?+
Closing times vary by venue and neighborhood; late-night spots are noted where we have hours.
Is Toronto good for a night out?+
Yes — from relaxed pubs to late bars, the highest-rated options are all here.
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