Toronto gay guide 2024, gay bars, clubs & hotels

Gay Toronto

Toronto is famous as a hub for arts and culture in North America, so it’s no surprise that is has fostered such a diverse and welcoming LGBTQ+ community. Church Street Village is by far the most well-known and lively of the city’s gay areas and the most popular place to go for a great night out, but there are also many places across the city that are equally welcoming. Beyond the all-important bars and clubs, Toronto offers cafes, shops, and restaurants that are popular with the queer community and dotted across the city, including the famous Queer West Village.

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Pegasus On Church

Sports, Outdoor Seating

In the heart of the Gay Village and its community, Pegasus is a place for friends to meet and enjoy a simple drink, as it has been for decades. Its casual and local vibe appeals to both tourists and loyal regulars, who meet here for a game of pool, pinball, and the range of other games on offer. If that's not your thing then sit back with a martini and simply watch the world go by from the patio.

The Churchmouse

Gay Friendly, Cocktails

The Churchmouse is a proudly British style pub in the heart of the Gay Village. They've been pouring classic pints and serving the finest pub fare in the area since 1987, so you can come here for lunch, dinner, and brunch every day of the week. An extensive and vegetarian friendly brunch menu complete with a range of cocktails is particularly popular with the gay community, and the atmosphere of the pub draws everyone in.

Church St. Garage Bar

Food, Outdoor Seating

Established fairly recently in 2013, Church Street Garage provides a warm and friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. It's a family run business that caters to the whole community of the Gay Village, open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The combination of variety in menu, range of great quality pub fare, and excellent service is what makes this a favourite in the Village. The decor and crowd contribute to the chill atmosphere here.

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

Drag, Dancing

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is Toronto's leading destination for alternative theatre and a world leader in developing queer voices for the stage. The world's oldest queer theatre company offers an experience like no other as it opens its doors every weekend for two nights of fun and dancing, with all proceeds going to support its theatre and youth programs. From cabaret and gogo dancers to live DJs, the theatre has a bit of everything.

Woody's & Sailor

Dancing

Woody's is an institution, not only on the famous Church Street but across the country, since its appearance on Queer As Folk. This bar draws crowds of tourists from across the world as well as loyal locals, seeking great drag shows and regular "best" competitions. The venue boasts multiple levels and a total of five bars, having merged with Sailors, a neighbouring bar, to create an amazing club space that's bigger than you realise.

Crews & Tangos

Drag, Dancing

Crews & Tangos provides a space for drag performers to grow and develop, with several major annual events throughout the year. Here you can always expect the most over the top drag performances and productions in Toronto, with a lively party atmosphere. There's a main stage performance every night, along with dedicated dancing and karaoke nights throughout the week. At this top party destination, everyone can be themselves and enjoy a brilliantly camp night.

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3* Courtyard Toronto Downtown

Centrally located in the city of Toronto, right in the heart of the gay village, this hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the bustling Eaton Centre shopping mall and 2 minutes' walk from College subway station. It features spacious rooms with free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV and tea/coffee-making facilities are standard in every modern room at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto. All rooms include a seating area and a work desk. The Bistro at the Downtown Toronto Courtyard features snacks, a la carte items, Starbucks coffee and a full cocktail bar. Free access to the 24-hour gym and the indoor lap pool is provided to all guests of the Courtyard Toronto. The business centre and lobby library are also available. The CN Tower and Art Gallery of Ontario are both 3 km from the hotel. The University of Toronto is 10 minutes' walk from this hotel.

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3* Town Inn Suites

Town Inn Toronto is a newly-renovated, all-suite hotel with an exceptional location close to the gay district in Downtown Toronto along with modern amenities for extended stays. This hotel, located within a 5-minute walk of the Bloor-Yonge Subway Station, features free WiFi, a restaurant, indoor pool and gym. These spacious suites offer a fully equipped kitchen. Accommodations at Town Inn Furnished Suites provide cable TV. There is a dining area and a separate seating area with a sofa. The contemporary suites also have a desk. Town Inn Furnished Suites has a 24-hour front desk. Town Inn Suites is 3 km from Eaton Centre, which features shopping and dining. The University of Toronto is within a 12-minute walk of the hotel.

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4* Holiday Inn Downtown

Featuring an indoor pool and full-service spa, this hotel is located a short walk from the gay village around Church and Wellesley, next door to Maple Leaf Gardens in downtown Toronto. Guest rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen TV and a mini-fridge are equipped in all rooms at Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre. Additional amenities include a work desk, an in-room safe and a coffee maker. On-site dining options include The Carlton restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thirty Bar, located on the lobby level, is a fully-licensed bar serving a selection of beers, wines and cocktails. Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre offers a gym and a business centre for guest use. Meeting facilities and concierge services are available. This hotel is 1 km from Eaton Centre, and 3 km from the CN Tower. It is just 10 minutes' walk to the University of Toronto campus.

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4* Kimpton Saint George Hotel

This boutique hotel has an historic feel blended with a chic, upscale vibe. Located on the edge of Bloor-Yorkville and The Annex, our Toronto hotel boasts boutique touches and exceptional amenities. Kimpton Saint George Hotel is within walking distance to University of Toronto and Gardiner Museum. This non-smoking hotel provides free WiFi in all guestrooms. Complimentary tea and coffee service is available in the morning, along with evening wine hour. The University of Toronto, Royal Ontario Museum, St. George Subway Station, Bata Shoe Museum and Yorkville's renowned high-end shops and restaurants are just minutes away from the hotel.

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4* Marriott Downtown at Eaton

Located in Toronto Eaton Centre, this hotel is connected to PATH underground walkway. Trios Bistro is on site and a 32-inch flat-screen TV is featured in rooms. Dundas Subway Station is 350 m away. Guest rooms at the Marriott Toronto Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel include cable channels with pay-per-view movies. A coffee maker and an in-room safe are provided in the rooms. A roof top pool and a 24-hour fitness centre are on-site at this non-smoking hotel. The hotel includes foreign exchange services. The Rogers Centre, an entertainment venue, is a 5 minutes' drive from the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. Dundas Square is located 500 m away, just across the street.

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4* Omni King Edward Hotel

Boasting a restaurant, a fitness centre as well as a bar, The Omni King Edward Hotel is situated in the centre of Toronto, 2.9 km from Cherry Beach. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel rooms include a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Guests at Omni King Edward Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include St. Lawrence Market, Hockey Hall of Fame and Toronto Eaton Centre. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 4.2 km from The Omni King Edward Hotel.

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