Tips for Capturing the Perfect Night Out

Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the center for culture, art, music, theater, entertainment, business, commerce, and more. As a tourist, you have no dearth of options when it comes to exploring this vibrant city. From summer festivals to special events, from museums and landmark attractions to nature escapades, from bustling markets to the exhilarating nightlife scene of the city, Toronto has a lot to offer to everybody.

While you have your hands full throughout the day, the night brings a distinct charm to the city – something that truly sets Toronto apart from other cities in the world. Every neighborhood boasts of a unique experience, and you have plenty of things to do when the sun goes down over the City of Queens.

If you’re new to the city, it can be challenging to narrow down an itinerary with the sheer number of options available. So we have compiled a list of trendy neighborhoods boasting thrilling experiences. Let’s take a look.

Top Neighborhoods for the Best Night Outs 

Speakeasies – check, rooftop patios – check, luxury nightclubs – also check!

When you are heading for your night out in Toronto, the possibilities are endless. Whether you want to groove to live music, lounge at upscale bars, or heat the dance floor all night long, this city welcomes all with open arms. Here are the trendiest strips in the city to experience nightlife on a high:

• Entertainment District

There is a good reason why they call it the Entertainment District. This strip is a vibrant locale known for food, drinks, and nighttime spectacles.

The Entertainment District is home to the Royal Alexandra Theater – the oldest theater in North America where you can catch musicals and other interactive events. Meanwhile, a visit to Ripley’s Aquarium gives you access to millions of aquatic animals and exhibits – all underwater.

But the most iconic landmark in the neighborhood is CN Tower, a communication and observation tower standing tall at 553 m. It offers panoramic views of the city below as you walk at EdgeWalk. The tower also has a 360° revolving restaurant where you can sample local and international cuisines.

If sports is your thing, head to Rogers Center and catch the Toronto Blue Jays in action, the city’s very own Major League Baseball team. Several rooftop bars are perfect for grabbing a drink and enjoying with the gang.

Visit the Fifth Social Club and say cheers at their rooftop patio, avail bottle services along with live music and great cocktails here.

• Queen Street West

Billed as the second coolest neighborhood in the world by Vogue, Queen West encapsulates the dynamic energy of Toronto. This vibrant neighborhood is home to concept bars, live music venues, restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries, and much more. If you are new to the city, don’t miss a night at Queen West.

Queen West is where you would want to be for a shopping spree. Explore vintage boutiques, branded retailers, art galleries, and locally-owned stores to find unique treasures and soak up the city’s cultural offerings. There are also countless coffee and brunch spots where you can enjoy an espresso with pastries, eggs Benedict, and chicken and waffles.

The world-famous Drake Underground lounge is located at this happening strip. It is the center for live performances, stand-up comedy, and other live events in the basement of the Drake Hotel. There are also plenty of bars and outdoor patios to savor late-night eats, craft beer, cocktails, and more.

Queen West also has an impressive lineup of art galleries with mesmerizing exhibits and paintings.

• King Street West

From dancing and live music to fine dining, King Street West is the spot for all nighttime indulgences. Once the industrial center of town, King West is a happening strip today with some of the most impressive haunts that Toronto has to offer. Here, you will find upscale establishments everywhere you look, from ritzy diners to rooftop patios, cocktail bars, jazz clubs, and luxury brands.

The sheer number of options in this strip means you can spend an entire night here and follow up on everything from supper to dinner and late-night entertainment.

Don’t miss unique dancing and drinking experiences at one of the various bars and nightclubs in this neighborhood. Petty Cash is a well-known establishment at Kings West where you can enjoy a cozy evening of pizzas, live music, cocktails, and beers.

Shopaholics have their hands full at the stockt market, an outdoor market consisting of shipping containers where you eat and shop.

• Dundas West

Dundas West is where the thriving nightlife of the city is in full view. It is home to a vintage collection of clothing, fashion, and home decor stores along with renowned bars and restaurants.

One of the trendiest places to go for your night out ( in Toronto, and that is saying something), Dundas West comes alive every night all seven days of the week. For this reason, the Time Out group declared this the 12th coolest neighborhood in the world and dubbed it the ‘culture consumer’s paradise’.

Head to boutique stores, art galleries, cozy bars, snug coffee shops, or high-end nightclubs to buzz all night. From craft beers and wine bars to unique mixology establishments, you can revel here with retro arcade games, pool tables, live music, outdoor patios – you name it.

Our favorite establishment at Dundas is Montauk, a concept nightclub acclaimed for its cocktails, wines, and beers.

• Little Italy

A few blocks down Kings West lies Little Italy. Perhaps the most charming strip in Toronto, here you can experience the diverse and rich scene of the city. Located in Old Toronto, this strip has been a local favorite since the 1920s and can be reached via Subway and public transit.

Transport yourself to a bygone age with Victorian-era houses lined up by cobblestone streets. Like the fairytale adaptation of Sicily, you can have a ball here with your friends by tasting authentic Italian cuisines and exploring local bars and eateries.

The Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe is the perfect embodiment of this. It is the oldest Italian gelato spot in Toronto where you can sample Italian cuisines like pizzas and desserts. There are several other bars here where you can heat the dance floor or polish your bocce skills.

Theater and cinema buffs should head to the Royal Theater – a gem in Toronto’s cultural prowess. It hosts private screenings, live interactive events, festivals, and free Monday night screenings making this a much-loved spot among Torontonians.

Nestled in the heart of Little Italy at College Street, you will find an extravagant getaway of party animals. Barcode Saturdays is a luxury nightclub that has defined the city’s nightlife for a decade. We host sweltering celebrity parties every Saturday night with live music, premium drinks, and upscale bottle services.

Groove to chart-bursting hip-hop, R&B, Reggae, Trap, Latin, and Top 40 anthems, enjoy rare liquors and house champagnes and dance the night away at the hottest nightclub in Toronto. We invite local and international DJs and MCs to spin infectious beats all night.

Reserve our bottle services for a private party haven where you and your gang can have a blast with dedicated service, package inclusions, liquor options, party favors, and much more.

Wrapping Up

So get set for a delightful night of revelry at one of Toronto’s various stripes. Discover why this city keeps pace with other cosmopolitans with its culturally rich and diverse nightlife scene.

If you are in Toronto, do not miss a night of pure clubbing entertainment at Barcode Saturdays. Sign up on the guestlist or reserve a bottle service to join us this Saturday.