Toronto nightlife is truly infectious! The thrill, adventure and romance associated with the nightlife of this melting pot of cultures, ethnic diversities and religion will leave you completely enthralled. From British style pubs to Italian bars to truly Canadian nightclubs, the choices and options are enormous for any night bird. Besides drinking and dining till late in the night, you can dance to the beats of traditional and contemporary music, enjoy music concerts and performances by world famous musicians or local bands. Some of the most popular nightclubs, cafes, bars and restaurants are detailed in the following article.
The British tourists can feel at home in the Madison Avenue Pub within the premises of Madison Manor at 14 Madison Avenue . In fact, it is a super-pub spread over four stories within two restored and renovated Victorian houses. At 1068 Yonge Street , the Rebel House is only 2.5 km from The Metropolitan Hotel Toronto . It is very popular among the locals for its wide range of fine beer and food. The management takes all the care to make you feel comfortable. And when you are here, don't forget to sample poutine, a Quebeçois dish, which is currently the hot favorite of all Canadians. It's a transformed version of French fries smothered with cheese curds and gravy. For having some of the best lager and ale, you can visit the Granite Brewery located at 245 Eglinton Avenue East or the Steam Whistle Brewing Company situated at 255 Bremner Boulevard to the south of the CN Tower.
The upscale cocktail bar, the Rivoli at 332 Queen Street West at a distance of 1.2 miles from Holiday Inn On King is famous in Toronto for its fusion cuisine and cocktails that are served in the main bar itself. Other shows and programs like concerts, club nights, etc. are organized in the back. As you climb the stairs, you will enter its huge pool hall. At 582 College Street , in the Little Italy area is the Bar Italia that stands at a distance of 2.6 km from Four Seasons Hotel Toronto . This bar draws hordes of beautiful weekend crowds to gorge on the cheap and delicious pasta along with the drinks and relax to the beats of soulful music in the second-floor lounge. The frightening pace at which the bars and the cafes appear and disappear in the Little Italy area, this seven years old bar has got the reputation of being the grand old man among them. It plays jazz on Wednesdays, live R&B on Thursdays, and Fridays are reserved for DJ Vania shows. Its energetic house band, Jelly Stone also performs on Friday and Saturday. To the west of it lies the Gypsy Co-op at 817 Queen Street West . This place serves the twin purpose of a cozy bar cum lounge cum restaurant during the day and converts into a nightclub as the night falls. Only 0.4 miles from Travelodge Toronto Downtown West , the Gypsy Co-Op is decorated as a general store and offers inexpensive food and drinks. This is why it is always full to capacity and among its regulars are musicians and graphic artists.
At 99 Blue Jays Way , the Wayne Gretzky's is situated at a distance of only 0.1 miles from Soho Metropolitan . It is a sports bar and family-style restaurant. Besides serving great food, this restaurant also stands witness to some of the most memorable moments of the illustrious ice hockey player, Wayne Gretzy. This family style restaurant has a sports bar as well to facilitate you to watch some of your preferred sporting programmers. During the summer months, you can also dine in its rooftop patio admiring the cool impact of the artificial waterfall. Among the gay bars available in Toronto , the Woody's and Sailor is nestled at 465 Church Street . This place is famous for serving the largest quantity of beer in the town. The music selected by the DJs ranges from alternative to popular '70s disco. It also hosts several contests and live drag shows and offers inexpensive brunches on weekends besides the drinks. Continued -->>
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