Must-see nightlife in Northern Ontario

  • Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.

    Northern Ontario

    Established in 2012, this microbrewery was one of the first to take the risk of making different beers in a city known as a 'lager land.' The brewery can…

  • Lake of the Woods Brewing Company

    Northern Ontario

    Located in an old firehouse, the Lake of the Woods Brewing Company taproom is an imposing figure in Kenora and has drastically improved the local food and…

  • Laughing Buddha

    Northern Ontario

    Sudbury's prime hangout for hipsters and slackers pulls off snobby sandwiches (such as the 'Brie LT'; $9) and pizzas ($13) while maintaining an uberchill…

  • Red Lion Smokehouse

    Northern Ontario

    Now in a new space a few doors down from its old location, Thunder Bay's favorite hangout is bigger, brighter and has 12 taps of Ontario craft beer and…

  • Sovereign Room

    Northern Ontario

    From the chandelier behind the bar to the ornate olive wallpaper, dark woody booths and upward curling staircase by the storefront window, 'the Sov' is an…

  • 46 North Brewing Corp

    Northern Ontario

    Graham and Holli have set up a small taproom and brewery on the outskirts of the town, offering up a range of beers produced on-site. It's a family-run…

  • The Foundry

    Northern Ontario

    This long-standing local fave offers dozens of beers on tap and meals in a two-level venue. Dishes ($16 to $20) include scrumptious coconut curry soup,…

  • Madhouse Tavern Grill

    Northern Ontario

    Behind its unremarkable facade, this neighborhood bar is a great place to relax among warm, friendly chatter and cold beer. One of the better whiskey…

  • HardRock42

    Northern Ontario

    Don't let its location inside a chain motel put you off, as HardRock42 has the largest selection of taps in Sudbury and a large enough clientele to make…

  • Growing Season

    Northern Ontario

    Healthy blended juices and shakes are the name of the game at this 'juice collective.' There are also scrumptious dishes to accompany your smoothie, with…

  • Kuppajo Espresso Bar

    Northern Ontario

    This caffeine den is busy on weekdays and weekends alike, accompanying cups of black gold with pastries and paninis, as well as breakfast sandwiches ($8)…

  • St Paul Roastery

    Northern Ontario

    Get your fix of black gold at this hip temple to the bean, which doubles as a roastery and has an adjoining record shop.

  • Zig's

    Northern Ontario

    You're guaranteed to turn heads in northern Ontario's only gay bar, a fun subterranean spot where everyone knows everyone. Check the social media accounts…

  • S.R.O Nightclub & Lounge

    Northern Ontario

    Grab a martini from the swirling stainless-steel bar: the drinks are so large you can swim in them. Weekends are standing-room only, so strap on your…