Must-see nightlife in Ontario

  • Triple A Bar

    Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District

    Join the after-work crowd for cold-beer-and-shot combos at this busy dive bar. Snag a pleather booth if you can and prepare to lose your voice (the later…

  • Crows Nest Pub

    Bruce Peninsula

    The only pub in Little Tub, renovated Crows Nest has an elevated outdoor patio overlooking the town. Burgers, pizzas and nachos feature on the pub-style…

  • Stone Lion

    The Beaches

    A classic pub with long wooden tables, a great shady patio and a huge list of beers, the Stone Lion's a good spot to cool off after a day at the beach or…

  • Manhattan's

    Southwestern Ontario

    The pizza at this music supper club is hot and fresh like the smooth, smooth jazz: there's live music most nights. Near the university, it's a mellow…

  • Velvet Underground

    Kensington Market & Chinatown

    The place for those who prefer not to spend their nights listening to overplayed top-40 songs. Formerly an industrial club, it's the spot to get your alt…

  • 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…

  • On the Docks

    Muskoka Lakes

    Swing by for a draft beer or signature cocktail (served cold or hot) on the fantastic multilevel water-view patio. Tasty appetizers, wraps and sandwiches…

  • Goofie Newfie

    Southwestern Ontario

    Cold beer, river views and live entertainment make the Goofie Newfie the jolly place it is. Come early to snag a seat on the riverfront patio.

  • Planet Coffee

    Ottawa

    Recharge in this decades-old, ByWard Market caffeine den's quiet courtyard. Sweetened ice coffees are a big hit.

  • REBEL

    Toronto

    A popular nightclub and concert venue overlooking the Toronto skyline, massive 45,000-sq-ft Rebel fills up with lights, sounds and stylish people every…