Toronto – Around Town – Harbourfront & the Financial District (part 3) – Bars & Clubs

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Bars & Clubs




  1. Crush

    Wine is king at this hip loft-space bar/restaurant, but other, equally delicious, libations are also poured .

    • 455 King St W

    • 416 977 1234

    • Closed Sun in winter

  2. Bar at Canoe

    It’s a heady experience sipping the perfect martini while gazing at the city from the top of a skyscraper .

    • 66 Wellington St W

    • 416 364 0054

    • Closed Sat–Sun

  3. Easy & The Fifth

    Savor
    the bouncer escort to the fifth-floor bar, or pass muster to enter the
    two-level club and dance the night away to R&B and top 40 .

    • 225 Richmond St W (enter via alley)

    • 416 979 3005

    • open Thu–Sat

    • Adm

  4. Library Bar

    Tucked inside the Fairmont Royal York
    hotel, this bar has a gentleman’s-club atmosphere, with its book-lined
    walls and leather chairs that promote relaxation as you imbibe a noble
    cognac.

    • 100 Front St W

    • 416 368 2511

  5. The Paddock

    Although
    red leather banquettes prompt a twinge of 1950s nostalgia, this bar is
    firmly rooted in the 21st century with an inventive cocktail menu and
    good selection of draft beers.

    • 178 Bathurst St

    • 416 504 9997




    The Paddock

  6. Guvernment

    Serious party-goers storm this weekends-only dance club and bar complex. Lineups move surprisingly quickly .

    • 132 Queens Quay E

    • 416 869 0045

    • Adm

  7. Circa

    Multiple themed rooms, art events, and performances make Circa Toronto’s most exciting nightclub experience.

    • 126 John St

    • 416 979 0044

    • Adm

  8. Wheat Sheaf Tavern

    Toronto’s oldest tavern dates to about 1848. Enjoy chicken wings and a pint to TV sports or on the deck.

    • 667 King St W

    • 416 504 9912




    Wheat Sheaf Tavern

  9. Academy of Spherical Arts

    Antique
    billiard tables, great beer, and good food make for an unforgettable
    experience in this lofty, renovated billiard factory.

    • 38 Hanna Ave

    • 416 532 2782

  10. Brant House

    Housed in a former factory, this is one of Toronto’s most elegant and popular restaurant-lounge-dance club hybrids.

    • 522 King St W

    • 416 703 2800