Guidebook for Toronto
Arts & Culture
A very cool spot to hang out catch music downstairs or head to the deck for drinks
538 locals recommend
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WA very cool spot to hang out catch music downstairs or head to the deck for drinks
Amazing spot to catch live bands in the summer time. check Live Nation schedule for who is playing here..
146 locals recommend
Budweiser Stage
909 Lake Shore Blvd WAmazing spot to catch live bands in the summer time. check Live Nation schedule for who is playing here..
Lots of different events held at the Exhibition Place during the summer from Honda Indy, CNE etc.
146 locals recommend
Exhibition Place
100 Princes' BoulevardLots of different events held at the Exhibition Place during the summer from Honda Indy, CNE etc.
The Great Hall
1087 Queen St WCatch some live music here then a easy walk home..
Beaconsfield
1154 Queen Street WestGreat spot to catch happy hour
Great spot for music and some events. They don't hold often but very cool and walking distance from the loft.
12 locals recommend
The Great Hall
1087 Queen St WGreat spot for music and some events. They don't hold often but very cool and walking distance from the loft.
Legendary hall for music and more. They just redid it so great seats and finally have standing room for some events. Take a peak at what is playing there as they get top artists.
122 locals recommend
Massey Hall
178 Victoria StLegendary hall for music and more. They just redid it so great seats and finally have standing room for some events. Take a peak at what is playing there as they get top artists.
You can catch hockey here (marlies), music events and more. Just 10 min walk from the loft.
34 locals recommend
Coca-Cola Coliseum
45 Manitoba DrYou can catch hockey here (marlies), music events and more. Just 10 min walk from the loft.
Legendary music spot that just got a multi-million dollar uplift. Ticket prices can be up there but so cool inside and close to the music. Old school reputation for U2, Rolling Stones etc. played there.
6 locals recommend
El Mocambo
464 Spadina Ave.Legendary music spot that just got a multi-million dollar uplift. Ticket prices can be up there but so cool inside and close to the music. Old school reputation for U2, Rolling Stones etc. played there.
A new spot and collaboration between Drake and Live Nation. Great sound, 15 min uber ride or take the queen street car and very good acts.
HISTORY
1663 Queen St EA new spot and collaboration between Drake and Live Nation. Great sound, 15 min uber ride or take the queen street car and very good acts.
old school one room music venues.. great for new acts or ones that can't book the big places yet.. a favorite of mine..
11 locals recommend
The Velvet Underground
508 Queen St Wold school one room music venues.. great for new acts or ones that can't book the big places yet.. a favorite of mine..
Old old school favorite with a bar up front and bands in the back. Solid acts and old school charm. Get there early if you want to grab a table in the music part and sometimes bands will disquise their name to play this smaller venue.
133 locals recommend
Horseshoe Tavern
370 Queen St WOld old school favorite with a bar up front and bands in the back. Solid acts and old school charm. Get there early if you want to grab a table in the music part and sometimes bands will disquise their name to play this smaller venue.
My favorite music venue in Toronto. Around 15 min ish uber ride or street car and subway ride away. The GA is standing room and a slanted floor down so site lines are really good. They get everyone here.. enjoy the spot and Danforth bars etc are all around it.
110 locals recommend
The Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth AveMy favorite music venue in Toronto. Around 15 min ish uber ride or street car and subway ride away. The GA is standing room and a slanted floor down so site lines are really good. They get everyone here.. enjoy the spot and Danforth bars etc are all around it.
I hope this place stays around.. pretty please.. up stairs, one room, dedicated fans and small venue bands.. legendary..
58 locals recommend
Lee's Palace
529 Bloor St WI hope this place stays around.. pretty please.. up stairs, one room, dedicated fans and small venue bands.. legendary..
Essentials
Metro
89 Gould StCan't beat Metro for all your shopping needs (groceries).
If you are looking for quality healthy food shopping spot then this is it.. a block away
Organic Garage
If you are looking for quality healthy food shopping spot then this is it.. a block away
Just downstairs in the loft building.. very friendly, great sandwiches, soup, coffee and more. try it out!
Liberty Village Market & Cafe
65 Jefferson AveJust downstairs in the loft building.. very friendly, great sandwiches, soup, coffee and more. try it out!
Everything Else
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Your neighborhood booze store....
BMO Field
170 Princes' BlvdHome to the Toronto Football Club and other sporting events.
Exhibition Station GO Rail
One of the many ways to travel around Toronto
Very cool park to hang out, play some sports or walk around..
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WVery cool park to hang out, play some sports or walk around..
The historic market is a must visit and great spot where restaurants go to shop for their menu. Try a peameal sandwich ..
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EThe historic market is a must visit and great spot where restaurants go to shop for their menu. Try a peameal sandwich ..
Welcome to legalize smoke :) .. There are a few in liberty village and this one is just a block away. remember no smoking in the loft but otherwise smoke away :) ..
Green Merchant Cannabis Boutique
Welcome to legalize smoke :) .. There are a few in liberty village and this one is just a block away. remember no smoking in the loft but otherwise smoke away :) ..
Food Scene
The Roastery Coffee House
8 Pardee AveGreat coffee and food..
Balzac's Liberty Village
43 Hanna AveHighly recommended coffee joint..
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
85 Hanna AveBrunch is great and watch out for their pancakes..
School
70 Fraser AveCool crowd and spot..
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveSupposed to be the best pizza in town and in a cool hood..
The Emerson Restaurant
1279 Bloor St WVery intimate great restaurant...
Salt Wine Bar Ltd
225 Ossington Avenuechilled spot with great drinks and starters..
Electric Mud BBQ
5 Brock Avetop rated spot for bbq in toronto
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St Wquite busy and great tacos... a must
White Squirrel Coffee Shop
907 Queen St Whmmmm coffee then enjoy at the park..
331 Roncesvalles Ave
new cool spot.. : http://www.workshopbylatitude.ca/
Parts & Labour
1566 Queen St Walways on the recommended restaurants list of Toronto
Bar Isabel
797 College StRecommended by celebrity chef Chuck Hughes
Actinolite Restaurant
971 Ossington AveRecommended by Chef Hughes
Chantecler Restaurant | Boucherie
1318 Queen St WRecommended by Chef Hughes
Bar Buca
2 Portland StRecommended by celebrity Chef Hughes
Crown Princess Fine Dining
3600 Victoria Park AvenueGreat Dim Sum
Luckee
328 Wellington St WNew hot restaurant
Hot new Southern Italian restaurant. Chef was trained abroad at two Michelin restaurants.
17 locals recommend
Cellar Door Restaurant
3003 Lake Shore Blvd WHot new Southern Italian restaurant. Chef was trained abroad at two Michelin restaurants.
If it is good enough for Jennifer Aniston . ha.. the chef was on Top Chef Canada recently..
63 locals recommend
The Good Son
1096 Queen St WIf it is good enough for Jennifer Aniston . ha.. the chef was on Top Chef Canada recently..
Bent
777 Dundas St WWell if Drake can celebrate his Bday there then it has to be good.
Branca
1727 Dundas Street WestGreat Argentine restaurant
Hot new spot for pan-asian food .. the ever changing world of queen west.. go for a walk then grab some delicious food and drink
49 locals recommend
Miss Thing's
1279 Queen Street WestHot new spot for pan-asian food .. the ever changing world of queen west.. go for a walk then grab some delicious food and drink
King Slice
1598 Bloor St WGood Pizza Joint and they deliver
Japango
122 Elizabeth StHighly rated sushi spot but make a reservation
Adamson Barbecue
176 Wicksteed AveOne of the best BBQ in the GTA
Christopher Getchell’s Leslieville outpost unquestionably deserves its title as one of the best spots for pizza in the city. But it should also be recognized for pushing pie enthusiasts out of their comfort zones and onto a new slice that isn’t just another Neapolitan knockoff. Descendant’s Detroit-style pizza lays it on thick with gourmet red-top squares like Double Pep, Sausage And Peppers, and Soppressata Marmalade -- which goes full nonna with Calabrian chiles and naturally smoked caciocavallo.
45 locals recommend
Descendant Detroit Style Pizza
1168 Queen St EChristopher Getchell’s Leslieville outpost unquestionably deserves its title as one of the best spots for pizza in the city. But it should also be recognized for pushing pie enthusiasts out of their comfort zones and onto a new slice that isn’t just another Neapolitan knockoff. Descendant’s Detroit-style pizza lays it on thick with gourmet red-top squares like Double Pep, Sausage And Peppers, and Soppressata Marmalade -- which goes full nonna with Calabrian chiles and naturally smoked caciocavallo.
Sweet Jesus’ day in the sun started in September 2015 and eight million Instagram photos later, it’s proven to be an influential success. The coffee shop/ice cream parlour hybrid opened three new locations in 2016 -- including Yonge & Eglinton, Scarborough Town Centre, and a seasonal streetside front in Riverside -- and its boom initiated an influx of local crêperies, waffle kitchens, and gourmet milkshake bars. But when it comes to dessert-only spots, it’s hard to top the OG soft serve gospel. SJ’s cones are still adorned with outlandish toppings -- like sponge cake, pumpkin pie bits, red velvet crumble, and charred marshmallows.
94 locals recommend
Sweet Jesus
106 John StSweet Jesus’ day in the sun started in September 2015 and eight million Instagram photos later, it’s proven to be an influential success. The coffee shop/ice cream parlour hybrid opened three new locations in 2016 -- including Yonge & Eglinton, Scarborough Town Centre, and a seasonal streetside front in Riverside -- and its boom initiated an influx of local crêperies, waffle kitchens, and gourmet milkshake bars. But when it comes to dessert-only spots, it’s hard to top the OG soft serve gospel. SJ’s cones are still adorned with outlandish toppings -- like sponge cake, pumpkin pie bits, red velvet crumble, and charred marshmallows.
Three Hands is a vibrant addition to Toronto’s thriving snack bar scene. Aside from the rustic interior and chic murals, it's all about the comfort food. The Little Portugal hangout is run by the Wilson family and their passion and dedication carries over to the restaurant's menu which pairs buttermilk fried chicken, jerk octopus salads, and collard green poutine with mango bourbon sours and signature drinks like the Pon Di Riviere (gin, St-Germain, rhubarb bitters, and Ting). It’s pub fare with not-so-subtle Caribbean stylings -- lest we forget the Death Mango Wings and tall cans of Red Stripe -- but it’s all soul and class.
Three Hands
1532 Dundas St WThree Hands is a vibrant addition to Toronto’s thriving snack bar scene. Aside from the rustic interior and chic murals, it's all about the comfort food. The Little Portugal hangout is run by the Wilson family and their passion and dedication carries over to the restaurant's menu which pairs buttermilk fried chicken, jerk octopus salads, and collard green poutine with mango bourbon sours and signature drinks like the Pon Di Riviere (gin, St-Germain, rhubarb bitters, and Ting). It’s pub fare with not-so-subtle Caribbean stylings -- lest we forget the Death Mango Wings and tall cans of Red Stripe -- but it’s all soul and class.
Impact Kitchen
Healthy, healthy food and spot to work a bit .. just a block away
Great breaky spot that does serve liquor. 5 min walk away and best way to book a reservation is through yelp.. try it out
OEB Breakfast Co.
Great breaky spot that does serve liquor. 5 min walk away and best way to book a reservation is through yelp.. try it out
Very new (Mar 2023) and serve eggs (no shit).. sandwiches and take out and you can sit-in .. haven't tried it yet but on my list
Egg Club Liberty Village
Very new (Mar 2023) and serve eggs (no shit).. sandwiches and take out and you can sit-in .. haven't tried it yet but on my list
Emmer
Haven't tried the baked goods yet but comes highly recommended
Pizzeria Badiali
One of the top pizza joints in Toronto.. Try it out and see if you like it..
Dil Se Indian Restaurant & Bar
Come highly recommended by a loft guest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brazen Head Irish Pub
165 E Liberty StA multi-level pub in the hood..
Reposado
136 Ossington AveIf you love tequila, live music and a cool patio out back..
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Avegreat beer brewed on premise along with a killer deck..
The Rhino
1249 Queen St WA cool spot to have an afternoon beer on their patio
Parlour
270 Adelaide St WCool spot
A new spot to check out and just 3ish blocks away. Seems they have a happy hour till 7pm and I haven't tried it yet. Good to have a new spot in the hood.
Liberty Soho
A new spot to check out and just 3ish blocks away. Seems they have a happy hour till 7pm and I haven't tried it yet. Good to have a new spot in the hood.
Sightseeing
Go catch some Canadian history at Fort York.. also concerts in the summer time..
146 locals recommend
Fort York National Historic Site
250 Fort York BlvdGo catch some Canadian history at Fort York.. also concerts in the summer time..
Neighbourhoods
Do a search on club crawlers site for update on the clubs. check out the clubs and night life here if you like to dance, or visit an amazing rooftop for bottle service etc. Read the reviews etc. before you go.. Enjoy
King St W, Toronto, ON, Canada
Do a search on club crawlers site for update on the clubs. check out the clubs and night life here if you like to dance, or visit an amazing rooftop for bottle service etc. Read the reviews etc. before you go.. Enjoy