Gay venues
20
Country
Canada
Population
2.9M
LGBTQ+ status
Welcoming
In this guide · 3 sections

Toronto's gay bars cluster in the Church-Wellesley Village, a concentrated strip on Church Street that's one of North America's most visible LGBTQ+ neighbourhoods, with a few more queer spots scattered west and east. Here's what's open today.

In the Village

    • Woody's & Sailor (465 Church Street) — The Village's most famous bar, made internationally known by Queer as Folk. Drag, best-chest and underwear nights, a busy patio and a mixed crowd every night of the week.
    • Crews & Tangos (508 Church Street) — Toronto's best-known drag bar, with nightly performances across several rooms and a strong community feel. A genuine institution.
    • Black Eagle (457 Church Street) — The original leather and denim cruising bar, unpretentious, with a rooftop patio. The anchor of the city's leather community.
    • Pegasus (489 Church Street) — A relaxed bar with pool, pinball and electronic darts. Good for an earlier, low-key evening.
    • Anvil (511 Church Street) — A cruisy men's bar on the northern end of the strip.
    • Flash on Church (463 Church Street) — Drag and Latin nights on the main floor, with the Cock male strip bar upstairs.
    • Church St. Garage (477 Church Street) — An easygoing bar and patio, good for drinks and casual nights out.
    • The Lodge (518a Church Street) — A bear- and drag-friendly bar tucked above O'Grady's.
    • The Well (487 Church Street) — A lively spot with drag, drag bingo and karaoke and daily drink specials.
    • Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander Street) — Founded in 1979, the largest queer theatre company in the world. Its Tallulah's Cabaret hosts late-night dance parties.

    Beyond the Village

    • Nest (423 College Street) — A College Street club best known as the home of the Yes Yes Y'all queer party.
    • El Convento Rico (750 College Street) — A long-running Latin club with drag shows, drawing a mixed, up-for-it crowd late into the night.
    • WAYLA (996 Queen Street East) — A welcoming queer neighbourhood bar in Leslieville.
    • Three Dollar Bill (1592 Queen Street West) — A queer-owned cocktail and community bar in Parkdale, with events and performances.

Toronto Pride

Late June brings one of North America's biggest Pride celebrations. Cawthra Park and the Village are where everyone gathers, and a full week of events leads up to the parade weekend. Book your accommodation very early for Pride week.