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Bars

  • 751
     (1 Star)
    751 queen west
    its a dive, but its a fun dive
  • Baby Huey
     (Not rated)
    70 Ossington Ave
    Peer through the dark glass and enter this cozy hangout on the Ossington strip for easy pints and bar rails while local DJs tickle your ears. From Oss...
  • Black Eagle
     (Not rated)
    457 Church St
    Home to Toronto's leather/denim community. With play spaces, two bars, plenty of beer and a patio to cool off after the hot action inside.
  • Chelsea Room
     (Not rated)
    923 Dundas St W
    With more dance room than seats, this humble but surprisingly well-equipped space coerces many a fine DJ to throw down a party, keeping the vibe fresh...
  • Club 717
     (Not rated)
    717 Wilson Road South Unit # 7
    Club 717 is located in Oshawa and is Durham Region's hot spot for Gay & Lesbian activity. They are are Non-profit Social Club. Although Club 717 ...
  • Cock and Tail
     (Not rated)
    1168 Queen St W
    Unlike other places nearby where it's all about throwin' down the beats, here it's all about throwin' back a beer.
  • Communist's Daughter
     (Not rated)
    1149 Dundas St W
    Almost shy in its approach to signage (you might miss it the first time), the small square footage is easily compensated for by the fast service and a...
  • Crews & Tangos
     (Not rated)
    508 Church St
    In what can only be described as a complex, Crews/Tango combine drag, karaoke and DJs under one roof, in the same night; popular with boys and girls.
  • Dakota Tavern
     (5 Stars)
    249 Ossington Ave
    A honky tonkin' country rock bar with a uniquely diverse crowd, you never know when Broken Social Scene or Feist may pop up on stage. With a bluegrass...
  • Goodhandy's
     (5 Stars)
    120 Church St
    Toronto' s pansexual playground welcomes gay, lesbian, trans, bi... well, everyone. Live sex shows, sex rooms, pornstars and the city' s hottest DJs u...
  • Henhouse
     (5 Stars)
    1532 Dundas St W
    Thinking there were no bars in the Dundas/Dufferin area, a fresh lesbian couple decided to open up a new nesting nook. Off the track, a welcoming mixe...
  • Kitchen
     (1 Star)
    1186 Queen St W
    On the mainstream side but a great patio and drinks specials make this the perfect spot when you can't get into the Gladdy or Beaver.
  • La Perla
     (Not rated)
    783 Queen Street West, Upstairs
    Above Milagro Restaurant on Queen Street West, La Perla is a beautifully appointed bar and event space with a lofted balcony and huge back patio.
  • Levack Block
     (Not rated)
    88 Ossington Ave
    Alt beats for cool kids itching to dance.
  • Margret Bar
     (Not rated)
    2952 Dundas Street West
    brooklyn style, gay friendly art bar in the junction with Monkey Bizznezz, Necking, Provocative Allegations, Bobby Sox, Swilling, Sweet Nothings, Zany...
  • OUT Lounge & Eatery
     (Not rated)
    540 King St. W. Unti 2
    OUT Lounge & Eatery is the hottest gay night spot and restaurant between Toronto and Ottawa. Dance party, shows, licensed patio and free pool.
  • Pegasus on Church
     (Not rated)
    489 Church St, 2nd floor
    For playing other games on Church, Pegasus offers it all. Plenty of billiard tables, video games, pinball machines and a huge projection TV for sports...
  • Remington's
     (Not rated)
    379 Yonge St
    Toronto's only male strip club for men, with private booths for up close encounters. Gives a whole new meaning to hump day Wednesdays.
  • Salvador Darling
     (Not rated)
    1237 Queen St W
    If you're heading further along Queen West past the bridge this weekend, drop by this tiny darling of a bar on your way. With an idiosyncratic decor m...
  • Sweaty Betty's
     (Not rated)
    13 Ossington Ave
    An original of the now jam-packed Ossington strip, rub elbows with the hipsters of west Queen West in this tight and decidedly unglamourous dive bar —...
  • The Cameron
     (Not rated)
    408 Queen St W
    This Queen St legend has been programming groundbreaking music, art and theatre for decades. World-renowned artists got their start right here (had a ...
  • The Raq
     (Not rated)
    739 Queen St W
    Not just your average billiard hall, various events and specials through the week with a strict "upscale casual" dress code on weekends.
  • The Red Light
     (Not rated)
    1185 Dundas St W
    Like being in your living room, if only your place had this jukebox loaded with a serious music lover' s selection of 45s and a bar loaded with this s...
  • Woody's / Sailor
     (Not rated)
    465-467 Church St
    We loved it already, then Queer as Folk made it loved by the world. The daddy of all Church St bars, a watering hole for everyone offering everything ...
  • Z
     (Not rated)
    812 Dundas St W
    Scenester joint with some great one-off parties.

Dance Clubs

  • Andy Poolhall
     (Not rated)
    489 College St
    A unique extra large dance space and poolhall with kitschy furniture and eclectic design. A mixed crowd gathers here to drink and dance the night away...
  • Buddies in Bad Times / Tallulah's Cabaret
     (Not rated)
    12 Alexander St
    With the long and wild history of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre behind it (or, in this case, beside it), Tallulah's brings together music, sex, camp, d...
  • Comfort Zone
     (Not rated)
    484 Spadina Ave
    When it's not time to go home, it's time for the Zone. Regular all-night/all-day dance parties are the Zone' s signature, where Sunday becomes Monday....
  • El Convento Rico
     (Not rated)
    750 College St
    Experience sequined history in this legendary drag den. An extravaganza where Latin flavours bump with disco and a discrimination-free zone, where eve...
  • Fly
     (5 Stars)
    8 Gloucester St
    Huge warehouse-style dance club with stellar lighting and sound. Weekly international guests and local superstars drive the dancefloor from behind the...
  • Footwork
     (Not rated)
    425 Adelaide St W
    A long-lived Toronto after hours that welcomes everyone to experience local and international talent in a midsized venue with a kickin' sound system. ...
  • Guvernment / Kool Haus
     (Not rated)
    132 Queens Quay E
    A massive entertainment complex voted the #8 club in the world in '08. Get your bottle service on! A great place to see the world's top DJs and artist...
  • Social
     (2 Stars)
    1100 Queen St W
    Located within the gallery zone, this artist-friendly spot (cheap drinks, vintage clothing shop next door, chilled out ambience) keeps the dancefloor ...
  • Sound Academy
     (Not rated)
    11 Polson St
    Indoor/outdoor entertainment complex by the water, perfect for getting sweaty on the dancefloor then cooling off with the lake breeze.
  • Stones Place
     (Not rated)
    1255 Queen St W
    Kitchy Rolling Stones tribute bar plays host to occasional queer parties. Sprawling venue with couches and small dancefloor.
  • The Barn
     (Not rated)
    418 Church St
    The original dance bar has been revived and revamped, with all three levels set to tear the roof off every weekend. Look for events for both the gays ...
  • The WreckRoom
     (4 Stars)
    794 Bathurst St
    The Annex, located in the heart of Toronto, has long been a destination for artists, bands, nightlife and culture in the Bathurst and Bloor area. We’r...
  • Wrongbar
     (3 Stars)
    1279 Queen St W
    Keeping it simple, it's all about the music and some awesome wallpaper. DJs, live music and a huge dancefloor keep the action happening in this WQW (t...
  • Zipperz
     (Not rated)
    72 Carlton St
    "I know what boys like," says Zipperz, with their classic drag in the piano bar for the sit down crowd, and a Top 40 dancefloor for the upstarts.

Cafés, restaurants & lounges

  • 7 West Cafe
     (Not rated)
    7 Charles St W
    Romantic dinner for two or afterhours chocolate cake cravings; even after 20 years it's still a city favourite.
  • Beaver
     (5 Stars)
    1192 Queen St W
    Delicious vegetarian-friendly diner with patio by day, debauched danceteria by night. Nightly events span from queer country and bears in drag to a ta...
  • Byzantium
     (Not rated)
    499 Church St
    Sidle up to the longest bar on Church for one of their many, many martinis. A true Toronto favourite and reader's choice award winner, this convertibl...
  • Cafe California
     (Not rated)
    538 Church St
    Keep your heart healthy with the Mediterranean influenced menu and plenty of fresh produce, grilled and vegetarian options. Or just make your heart th...
  • Churchmouse and Firkin
     (Not rated)
    475 Church St
    A traditional pub on two levels with a patio and friendly staff. Weekday cocktail hours and traditional fare keep things relaxed.
  • Dakota Tavern
     (5 Stars)
    249 Ossington Ave
    Country bar with a popular Bluegrass Brunch on Sunday mornings.
  • Drake Hotel
     (Not rated)
    1150 Queen St W
    Multiple floors, a café, restaurant and a patio offer a variety of day and nightlife to suit any taste (though the suits often take over on the weeken...
  • Fire on the East Side
     (3 Stars)
    6 Gloucester St
    Elegant and affordable spot for dining with a changing seasonal menu. Meet for drinks before clubbing, with martini and mojito specials during the wee...
  • Fuzion
     (Not rated)
    580 Church St
    Housed in a gorgeous mansion with a sprawling patio, Fuzion has an ambitious menu that delivers. Nightly events, manicure parties and delicious nibble...
  • Gladstone Hotel
     (5 Stars)
    1214 Queen St W
    Queer-friendly entertainment hotspot in a refurbished boutique hotel with multiple spaces, it has fast become the lynchpin of the west Queen West scen...
  • Hair of the Dog
     (Not rated)
    425 Church St
    Cozy pub atmosphere adjoined to a gorgeous shaded patio. Satisfying menu served late with generous portions keeps patrons lounging for hours or preppe...
  • Harlem on Richmond
     (Not rated)
    67 Richmond St E
    Located just at the nether end of Church, with a fine dining restaurant below and an events space above. This 1920s inspired space satisfies your pala...
  • Joy and Over Joy
     (Not rated)
    884 Queen St E
    The downstairs romantic Italian restaurant has a sunny patio overlooking a park. The upstairs lounge is much more funky.
  • Mitzi's Sister
     (Not rated)
    1554 Queen St W
    Set the standards on the menu and the stage — brunch, lunch and dinner followed by burlesque, bands and sideshows. A family-friendly, mixed space in t...
  • O'Grady's
     (Not rated)
    518 Church St
    The kitchen stays open until the bar closes, with big and busy patios to the side and out the back, but don' t be in a rush. Order a pitcher and enjoy...
  • Old Nick
     (Not rated)
    123 Danforth Ave
    Head over to the east end for some live music, English pub fare and plenty of other comfort food options. Voted one of the city' s best brunch menus.
  • Pizzaiolo Gourmet Pizza
     (Not rated)
    461 Church St
    In the heart of Church Village, across from George's Play and two doors down from Woody's. Over 15 types of pizza to try. Decor includes beautiful gla...
  • Prohibition
     (Not rated)
    696 Queen St E
    Head to the east end of Queen at this East End Boyz Club hangout. Brit gastropub and oyster bar where quoting Oscar Wilde is de rigeur.
  • Rivoli
     (Not rated)
    332 Queen St W
    A Queen West institution, this pillar of the strip has everything you need — a restaurant, patio, art gallery, nightclub and pool hall in one space. T...
  • Slack's
     (Not rated)
    562 Church St
    A women's space welcome to all and offering scaled up pub fare, the dykes pile into this funky resto which becomes a bangin' bump and grind on the wee...
  • Sneaky Dee's
     (Not rated)
    431 College St
    For late night munchie satisfaction, hit the downstairs restaurant for a heaping plate of Tex-Mex. The upstairs concert venue sets the stage for many ...
  • The Lakeview
     (3 Stars)
    1132 Dundas St W
    Charming 1930s diner with new owners and menu; open 24/7.
  • The Raging Spoon
     (Not rated)
    761 Queen Street West
    Queen West cafe serving up delicious lunch Thurs-Sat (10am-4pm) and the best new brunch on the strip on Sundays (11am-4pm). Brunch is best with a grou...
  • Velvet
     (Not rated)
    932 Queen St E
    In the heart of Lesbieville's, this is where you want to go for good old-fashioned pub fare again and again. Cozy booths and pool tables add to the Co...
  • Voglie
     (Not rated)
    582 Church St
    This Victorian mansion brings it on — an inventive Mediterranean tapas menu highlights the food offerings in combination with nightlife programming fu...
  • W.A.Y.L.A. Bar
     (5 Stars)
    996 Queen St E
    Tucked away in Leslieville, this is the perfect place to meet for a quiet drink
  • Winchester Kitchen & Bar
     (Not rated)
    51A Winchester Street
    Winchester Kitchen & Bar is an upscale restaurant located in one of the most historical buildings in Cabbagetown! The room is legendary and grand....

Bathhouses, sex & kink

  • Central Spa
     (Not rated)
    610 Dundas St W
    Hit and miss. Hungry straight men, though increasingly gay. Spa services.
  • Spa Excess
     (Not rated)
    105 Carlton St
    Mix of spaces; bar, rooftop patio.
  • Steamworks
     (Not rated)
    540 Church St
    Fanciest bathhouse in town; smoking perch gives great views of the street.
  • The Cellar
     (Not rated)
    78 Wellesley St E
    Bathhouse. Dark, very dark.
  • The Oak Leaf
     (Not rated)
    216 Bathurst St
    Grimy but charming old-world steam bath. Oak leaf scrubbers available.

Parks & beaches

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Shops

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Community

  • 519 Church Street Community Centre
     (Not rated)
    519 Church Street
    The 519 Church Street Community Centre is the hub of community life in Toronto's diverse Church and Wellesley Village. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transs...

Other

There are currently no hangouts.