Gay Bars & Clubs in Toronto, Canada
The Church-Wellesley Village is the heart of Toronto's LGBTQ+ nightlife, with iconic gay bars, dance clubs, and restaurants — plus queer-friendly spots across Queen West, Parkdale, and beyond. Explore gay bars, clubs, and venues in Toronto.
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Crews & Tangos
Church Street drag institution with nightly shows since 1994.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
The 519
Toronto's 2SLGBTQ+ community centre, on Church since 1975.
Church-Wellesley Village
Black Eagle
Church Street's leather, denim, and fetish cruise bar, since 1997.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
Woody's and SAILOR
Iconic Church Street video-and-dance bar duo, since 1989.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Toronto's queer theatre and Tallulah's Cabaret, since 1979.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
Church St. Garage Bar
Family-owned Village bar-restaurant with glass garage doors.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
Sweaty Betty's
Queer-owned Ossington dive bar with gothic-Victorian charm.
Ossington Strip · $
El Convento Rico
Little Italy Latin gay nightclub with midnight drag, since 1992.
Little Italy · $$
Glad Day Bookshop
Storied queer bookshop and café, now temporarily at 32 Lisgar St.
Beaconsfield Village · $$
O'Grady's Restaurant On Church
Church Street pub with two big patios and hearty comfort food.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
Out On The Street
Canada's longtime queer retailer — swimwear, gear, and Pride.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
Pegasus On Church
Church Street pool-and-games bar with trivia and bingo.
Church-Wellesley Village · $
The Churchmouse: A Firkin Pub
British-style Firkin pub at Church and Maitland, since 1987.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
The Drink
Gay-owned cocktail-and-pizza bar with nightly drag, no cover.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
The Lodge
Toronto's bear-and-otter bar, upstairs above O'Grady's.
Church-Wellesley Village · $
The Men's Room
Gay-owned Church Street boutique and barbershop, since 1999.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
Cock Bar
M4M cruise bar upstairs at Flash, with male dancers.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
Flash on Church
Two-level gay members' club with drag, karaoke, and dancing.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
Rainbow Road - the Long Walk to Equality
Rainbow-painted road at Hanlan’s Point on the Toronto Islands.
Toronto Islands (Hanlan's Point)
SPLASH STEAM AND SAUNA
Budget-friendly gay bathhouse in Little Portugal.
Little Portugal · $
Spa Excess
24-hour men’s bathhouse and spa on Carlton, since 1998.
Garden District · $$
Steamworks Baths
24/7 gay bathhouse in the Church-Wellesley Village.
Church-Wellesley Village · $$
LA Fitness - North York
Signature gym above Sheppard-Yonge station with pool and hot tub
Willowdale · $$
Paradise Grapevine
LGBTQ-friendly wine bar and bottle shop with Queer Wine Night.
Bloor West / Palmerston · $$
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