Bars, Lounges & Clubs
tions, the entire venue accommodates 800 guests. Decor highlights include a large fireplace and stone wall coverings. (2075 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, 905.829.8400)
booths and two bars, and a more subdued lounge with cream furnishings and carpeting that gives off that retro vibe. (217 Richmond St. West, 416.593.6116)
EMBASSY
PUR SUPPER CLUB5
This 10,000-square-foot club was designed by Precipas Studios, the company from the TV show The Design Guys. Black chandeliers and black glass abound throughout the subterranean space, which holds 1,500 for a reception or 150 for a sit-down dinner. (117 Peter St., 416.585.2111)
Set in the entertainment district, this supper club offers four levels for dining, dancing, and drinking. Its rooftop terrace presents a wraparound view of the city. The venue holds 350, and a private room with LCD screens and couches holds 35. (365 King St. West, 416.205.9696)
GUVERNMENT & KOOL HAUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX5
REVIVAL BAR
CLUBS
This 60,000-square-foot complex houses eight function spaces. The Kool Haus (primarily used as a concert venue) and the Guvernment (known as the club venue) each hold about 2,000. Skybar, a 3,000-square-foot rooftop patio, holds 400. (132 Queen’s Quay East, 416.869.0045)
Set in a former Baptist church, Revival features high cathedral ceilings and Art Deco windows. The main floor seats 120, while the overlooking balcony lounge seats 42. In the basement, another lounge holds 130. In-house catering is available. (783 College St., 416.535.7888)
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JEZEBEL
ROCKWOOD & GRASS5
This Yorkville salsa club is known for its eclectic decor and Latin music. The main room seats 110, and a smaller semiprivate room is also available. The entire space holds 375 guests for receptions. (136 Yorkville Ave., 416.515.0587)
A team that includes the owners of Brassaii and the designers who created venues like Maro and Strangelove, transformed the old Baby Dolls strip club space into an upscale burlesque house that opened in May 2009. The club has a main room—complete with a stage—and a smaller private room at the rear. Jezebel holds up to 150. (227 Ossington Ave., 416.531.7111)
This three-level club offers 7,500 square feet of rentable space. Rock, the first level, holds 165 and features mirrored walls and a private den. Wood, the second level, has two elevated lounges and holds 165. Grass, on the rooftop patio, seats 212. (31 Mercer St., 416.979.7373)
room has a modern, eclectic design and seats 20 people or holds 30 for receptions. (22 Close Ave., 416.537.1271) UP AND DOWN BAR LOUNGE
This low-ceilinged, subterranean venue offers a dark, loungey decor of deep browns and reds and scattered low lighting. The lounge can host 40 guests and arrange for outside catering. (270 Adelaide St. West, 416.977.4038)
CENTURY ROOM5
In a 100-year-old building, Century Room holds 480 inside and 100 on its patio, which can be divided in two. The 7,000-square-foot space features 21 booths for private seating, seven projectors, gallery lighting, and exposedbrick walls. (580 King St. West, 416.203.2226) CHEVAL5
This club features cowhide-covered stools, banquette seating, and a small upper patio. The venue holds 300 and includes an audiovisual system and a DJ booth. (606 King St. West, 416.363.4933) CIRCA
New York club legend Peter Gatien’s fun-house-themed venue is a 55,000-square-foot space that spans four storeys and holds 2,800. The main dance floor and grand stage seat 180 or hold 400 for receptions. Two secondfloor bar areas hold 150 each, and a V.I.P. cube set above the dance floor holds 20. (126 John St., 416.979.0044) CLUB MENAGE5
Above Bistro 333, Club Menage features a booming sound system and large wall-mounted plasma TVs. The space holds 200 guests for receptions and also has a rooftop patio. (333 King St. West, 416.971.3332) CLUB V5
This ultra-luxe Yorkville club-lounge’s design highlights include pink mosaic tiles and blonde wood detailing. The space holds 290, with room for an additional 66 on the patio. A cigar lounge featuring 250 Havana cigars is also available. (88 Yorkville Ave., 416.975.4397) COBRA
The space formerly occupied by West Lounge reopened as Cobra in May 2009. The 5,000-square-foot nightclub has an Alpha Dynachord sound system, an LED Color Kinetics ceiling, and artwork by celebrity photographer Paul Alexander. (510 King St. West, 416.361.9004) CROCODILE ROCK5
This three-level casual club for the 25-and-over crowd features a heated rooftop patio that seats 170. The main floor holds 350 and offers two pool tables. The mezzanine holds another 160. (240 Adelaide St. West, 416.599.9751) DEVIL’S MARTINI
This 10,000-square-foot club features a sprawling main level with hardwood floors, a painted white ceiling, and a capacity of 1,140. The basement holds 210. (473 Adelaide St. West, 416.603.9300) DIRTY MARTINI5
This venue offers 5,000 square feet of indoor space seating 190, plus a 1,000-square-foot patio that seats 40. For recep-
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The main room in Lot 332 holds 400 and has a large dance floor underneath a retractable glass roof, as well as an adjoining patio. A second room holds 300 and features oak floors and granite bars. The venue offers semiprivate seating in 20 V.I.P. booths and five large bars. (332 Richmond St. West, 416.599.5332) MINK NIGHTCLUB & LOUNGE5
This club’s main space has a capacity of 300. The three-tier patio accommodates 200 and is heated and enclosed in the winter months. The club is available for private bookings every day, except for Fridays and Saturdays after 10 p.m. (150 Pearl St., 416.977.4446) THE MOD CLUB
Co-owner Mark Holmes, formerly of the pop group Platinum Blond, founded this live music venue and club known for its Britpop dance parties. The two-storey building seats 200 or holds 600 for receptions, while two private areas hold 50 and 15. (722 College St., 416.588.4663) MUZIK5
This nightclub is set in the former Horticulture Building at Exhibition Place. The space, which holds 3,000, juxtaposes the historic building’s classical architecture (including a 60-foot dome cathedral ceiling) with a modern club vibe. The venue has nine bars and also includes the Stila Beauty Lounge. The adjoining three-acre patio holds 5,000 people. (15 Saskatchewan Road, 416.595.9998) PARK LANE
THE ROOF LOUNGE5
On the 18th floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel, this terrace offers views of the city skyline and the ROM Crystal. It holds 225 and is also known as Roof 2 during the Toronto Film Festival, when it is transformed into a designer lounge area. (4 Avenue Road, 416.925.1234 ext. 1015) SEVEN LOUNGE5
This two-storey nightclub features a minimalist design, a rooftop patio, and a 15-foot screen and projection system. Dramatic lighting showcases an abundance of glass and stainless-steel decor. The venue offers 20 V.I.P. areas and holds 600. (224 Richmond St. West, 416.599.9797) SHMOOZE5
This large nightclub in the entertainment district offers a dedicated event space that holds 800 for receptions and 150 for dining. The space includes hardwood floors and gilded chandeliers. Fifteen, the club’s rooftop patio, accommodates another 190. (15 Mercer St., 416.341.8777) SIX DEGREES CLUB
This lounge offers more than 12,000 square feet of event space. The main floor has a stage for live music and holds 700, while the second floor holds 200. The decor includes fireplaces, stainless-steel bars, and chocolate-brown V.I.P. booths. (2335 Yonge St., 416.486.9666) THIS IS LONDON
Owner Charles Khabouth outfitted this club with a new English mansion theme. The main floor holds 650, while the mezzanine holds 500. There is also a lounge that seats 60 and a 1,200-square-foot ladies’ room with hair and makeup stylists. (364 Richmond St. West, 416.351.1100)
This nightclub offers 8,000 square feet of space over two floors and holds 660. Park Lane has chandeliers, fiberoptic ceiling fans, and an LED lighting system. The bottle service lounge includes booths and tables, and both floors can be sectioned off for private events. Catering With Style is the exclusive food provider. (184 Pearl St., 416.217.1100)
TONIC NIGHTCLUB
PICCADILLY CIRCUS PUB CLUB
This nightclub has three spaces available. The Havana Lounge, a cozy parlourlike room, holds 40. The main area, the Vegas Suites, holds 490 and includes a holographic dance floor and green velvet booths, plus a 20-seat private room. The loft holds 80. (82 Peter St., 416.588.7978)
This club has a rowdy vibe with blaring music and a game room. The main space holds 700, while a private area holds 80. Piccadilly’s 1969 English double-decker bus is available for shuttle service, and bookings are offered Sundays to Wednesdays. (184 Pearl St., 416.599.4687) NEW POP NIGHTCLUB
Located in the space formerly known as Fluid, Pop Nightclub is the newest venture from club owner Moses Sabatino. The venue holds 700 and is divided into two rooms—a brightly-coloured dance club with red leather
Boats & Yachts
This 1,000-person club has a minimalist design. Hovering over the dance floor are 72 TV screens, and a raised lounge surrounds the main area. A room with a hidden entrance offers a bar and dance floor. (117 Peter St., 905.299.4221) TRYST
ULTRA5
Munge/Leung Design Associates conceptualized the decor at this restaurant/nightclub, which features red velvet couches, oversize mirrors, and 16-foot ceilings. The venue holds 300 for receptions, and a rooftop patio holds 100. (314 Queen St. West, 416.263.0330)
MISS TORONTO
In operation for 25 years, Miss Toronto is a 72-foot 100-passenger cruise boat available for charter at Toronto’s Harbourfront. The vessel has two carpeted decks, and 80 percent of the boat can be enclosed during inclement weather. (539 Queen’s Quay West, Suite 506, 416.525.8881)
ANGUS YACHTS OF TORONTO
HARLEQUIN CRUISES
This local company rents both skippered and bareboat yachts in Toronto Harbour and Georgian Bay. Angus Yachts’ lineup of charter boats ranges from a six-person 33-footer to a 46-foot Hunter that can carry 12 passengers. (1 Port St. East, Mississauga, 905.274.2968)
Designed to resemble a Mississippi riverboat, Harlequin’s River Gambler is a double-decker craft that holds groups as large as 500. For seated affairs, the upper deck accommodates 120 and the lower deck seats 160. (1 Yonge St., Suite 104, 416.364.6999)
CRUISE TORONTO INC.
JUBILEE QUEEN CRUISES
Obsession III, one of four boats provided by Cruise Toronto, is a double-decker motor yacht with a large dance floor. The 78-foot vessel holds 190, and the main dining area seats 120. (249 Queen’s Quay West, Suite 111, 416.260.6355)
The Jubilee Queen accommodates groups as large as 220 and features a sundeck and two dance floors. The vessel includes a full kitchen with a chef. (249 Queen’s Quay West, Suite 109, 416.203.7245)
EMPRESS OF CANADA
KLANCY’S YACHT CHARTERS
The Empress of Canada has been offering group tours of Toronto Harbour since 1989. This 116-foot luxury cruise ship features a grand promenade deck and holds groups as large as 550. (260 Queen’s Quay West, 416.260.5665)
A 66-foot luxury yacht with a guest capacity of 100, this steel-bodied vessel has a deck that can be enclosed in inclement weather. Klancy II is available for events from May to December. (151 Queen’s Quay East, 416.866.8489)
The larger of this company’s two cruise vessels, the 175-passenger Pioneer Queen, is a motor yacht with a granite-topped 20-foot oak-paneled bar, sofas and arm chairs, and a canopied dance floor. The Pioneer Princess is a Mississippi-style paddle wheeler powered by twin diesels, with a renovated top deck and space for 150. (151 Queen’s Quay East, 416.391.1888)
GREAT LAKES SCHOONER COMPANY
MARIPOSA CRUISES
YANKEE LADY YACHT CHARTERS
This company offers traditional schooners, luxury motor yachts, and historic paddle wheelers. The fleet’s marquee vessel is the three-masted schooner Kajama, which holds 225 guests and has a 1,006-square-foot skylit dining room. (249 Queen’s Quay West, Suite 111, 416.260.6355)
With seven cruise ships docked at Queen’s Quay Terminal, this local company accommodates 20 to 600 passengers. The Captain Matthew Flinders, the company’s flagship, stretches 144 feet and holds 600. (207 Queen’s Quay West, Suite 425, 416.203.0178)
This family-owned company has been operating charters on Toronto Harbour for more than 25 years. Its two 115-foot vessels are the Yankee Lady III and Yankee Lady IV, which each hold 300. Private charters last for five hours. (261 Queen’s Quay East, 416.868.0000)
NAUTICAL ADVENTURES
Nautical docks its two charter boats a short distance from one another in Toronto’s Harbourfront. The Empire Sandy, a 200-foot authentic tall ship, seats 180 and holds 275 for receptions. The 92-foot Wayward Princess holds 249 for seated events and 325 for receptions. (600 Queen’s Quay West, Suite 103, 416.364.3244) PIONEER CRUISES
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