Rotating selection of rare and international brews. Wine and Cheese nights on occasion.

Toronto’s oldest dance club reinvented itself a few years back with new owners and management. Replacing the crusty vibe of creaking floors, dark walls, and old neon beer signs are leather sofas, modern bars, and a cream paint job, which gives it a

Every first Friday of the month, Toronto’s longest-running hipster hip-hop night bring a young crowd that knows its beats, its fashion, and its lingo. Expect the newest neon fashions and fake gold bling from the primpin' posse that populates the dan

Toronto’s only surviving full leather and fetish bar has been in operation for over a decade. Although there’s not a strict dress code, put in a randy effort; Prada suits will likely get you turned away at the door. And why would you want to w

A new addition to the Church Street strip, Boutique’s outdoor two-level patio is probably bigger than its tasteful interior: lacquered mirrors, bench seating, large comfy pillows, and hardwood throughout. It hasn’t quite made a name for itself

This gay-focused theater converts into a relaxed dance club, usually only on weekends. Don’t expect state-of-the-art lighting, sound, or decoration. But do expect a crowd that likes to drink (lots), dance (lots), and, surprisingly, converse. Weekly

With rarely a cover, Crews & Tango aims to be “the number one drag bar in the city.” Shows occur nightly with the better and more talented queens coming out on the weekend. The building is old but has been made over a few times with splash

An haute homestyle restaurant (try the Southern fried chicken and waffles) that becomes a warm and inviting lounge after 9 p.m. Great heated front patio and an interior filled with inspired, tasteful knickknacks that would make Martha Stewart jealous. Eve

Giving Remington’s a run for its loonies, this brand new male strip club is housed in what used to be one of Church Street’s most secretive spaces: Bigliardi’s Restaurant, home to supposed mafia types, all polished wood and original crys

Toronto’s largest (fits 500 easily) and most modern gay dance club for over a decade. Schmooze with old friends in the lower lounge, dance on the large main floor, or watch the bump and grind below from the wraparound balcony. Various diverse partie

Friday and Saturday nights breathe life into the upper floors of this world-spanning fusion restaurant. Delicious brown, baby blue, and cream fabrics highlight two elegant rooms complete with supple leather couches and glass-tiled bar. An extensive martin

If gay had a sports bar this place, just one block west of the heart of the Village, would be it. The crowd tends towards older and scruffier, but friendly. Drag shows take place on the back stage and dancing is supposed to take place somewhere, though th

Originally billed as a pansexual bar/hookup playground, this bar owned by Todd Klinck (a writer and ex-escort) and Mandy Goodhandy (a transsexual sex worker), switched gears a couple years back. Now instead of focusing strictly on sex, they have merged th

Vancouver transplant has introduced the Japanese Izakaya to Toronto and taken the city by storm.

This small, elegant martini bar has defied the odds, outlasting the last three bars situated in this space. Why? The owner, Paul Smart, is well, smart, and very well connected to the Toronto gay scene. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5 p.m. onward, it gets

Part of a very straight restaurant chain, this Church Street pub is, of course, just a bit different. The upper lounge is equipped with a bar and pool table, perfect for a casual night out with friends. Music is Top 40 and most people here drink bottled b

Around for more than a decade, this bar is part pool hall part pub, with lots of TVs for online gambling and trivia contests. It’s the perfect spot to bring a date (if you’re a good pool player and want to show off) or to just hang out with th

One of Toronto’s true drag bars, which has nightly shows, Play sees a strong Latin contingent every day of the week, especially Friday and Saturday nights. A large stage with rent-a-DJ lighting, paneled wood walls, and a Santa Fe theme draw a mixed

Famous with the ladies, this one-floor hot spot gets packed on the weekends. Dark gray walls, lots of seating, and a long bar, famous for rowdy women dancing on it a la Coyote Ugly, have the lesbians scratching to come in.

Two tastefully decorated floors, cotton candy pendant lighting over both bars, and an upper smoking patio bring the charm to the third incarnation of this friendly piano bar. Live performances take place on the main floor every night while you sip your ma

Glammed up to the tits, this is the spot for those who are obsessed with the finer things in life, including designer labels and expensive shades that never come off. Situated on three narrow floors, its opulence includes a working modern fireplace, unise

Popular with lesbians, this bar on the second floor of a Victorian mansion turned Italian resto welcomes all. Dark woods adorn the walls and a dance floor with spotty club lighting lends a house party vibe. Hip-hop, R&B, and pop sets the tone for this

Toronto’s most famous and therefore busiest bar—yes, it doubled as Babylon on Queer as Folk—if you come here often enough everyone will know your name. But if come here once or twice, be prepared to work through a few beers befo

A classic piano bar where every night one of three talented musicians bangs ivories and belts tunes. People (of the mature set) gather around and sing along. Charming. The back dance floor is something out of the ‘80s. Shabby lighting, tried decor,