The Best New Bars and Clubs in Toronto

Toronto is famous (or infamous, depending on your take) for having one of the most thriving bar and night club scenes in all of North America. Ranging in size and scope from the tiny, intimate watering hole to the gigantic, hopping superclub, Toronto does have a lot ot offer to those looking to get out for a drink to drown their sorrows solo, or get their party on with thousands of like-minded clubbers.

Back in In January we ran our annual Best of Toronto readership survey and the nomination and vote results confirm the notion that we have a decent variety of awesome, new options for nightime entertainment all over the city.

Lead photos left to right by Tim and Jerrold respectively.

CiRCA

Peter Gatien's 3000 capacity superclub at John St. and Richmond opened in October and has been drawing big names and eager crowds ever since. It's big, it's elaborate, and it's Toronto's best new club. More...

The Dakota Tavern

The Dakota Tavern, at Dundas and Ossington, is a cool new basement bar with a country feel. They boast live music, sometimes with a twang; and homestyle pie. More...

The Comrade

This dark-hued lounge in Riverside is a good place to chill, grab some cocktails and finger through a bookshelf or two. More...

LeVack Block

A stunning new bar near Queen and Ossington that is split into two rooms - a bar/restaurtant area in the front called LeVack, and a dance/event space in the back named The Block. More...

Reposado

A new, somewhat refined Mexican-themed bar featuring fresh squeezed margaritas, five imported beers on tap and live music three nights a week. More...

Straight

The third venue in the environs of Toronto's gay village opened by local entrepreneur Renda Abdo, Straight aims to be a hip, stylish, and sophisticated alternative to the typical, larger clubs in the area. More...

Wrongbar

Wrongbar, mashing mainstream with indie, has emerged in the old Dragonfly space in Parkdale, and could be THE place to be in 2008. Nav knows the score. More...

Tattoo Rock Parlour

Tattoo Rock Parlour opened in late 2007 in the former home of Queen West's Left Bank, and it's been drawing a great, party-happy crowd ever since. More...

Bread and Circus

Bread and Circus on Baldwin Street in Kensington Market is an intimate live music and performance space in the old premises of the Fish Shak. More...

The Troubadour

Causal and cozy, the Troubadour is a much welcomed addition to the Junction and quickly becoming one of the favorite spots among locals. More...