Gay bars with happy hour near me

Cute spots around the city that are queer-owned, queer-run or just queer friendly. There are barely any gay bars left in Toronto. Let alone queer bars or queer spaces. Since we launched this article ina few spots on the list have since closed?! This is why a list like this is more important than ever - these are spaces that although not all are queer bars, they are doing to the work to ensure we are safe.

Mandy Goodhandy, the legend, has opened up her very own pub on the Danforth. This is a welcoming, local-vibe spot for casual drinks and hanging out. Proudly Queer owned and operated. A post shared by The Well TO drinkatthewellto. Toronto finally has a bar where go-go dancers can slither in a speedo in front of a thirsty audience.

Down in the grotto on Dundas West is this little legendary club. Check their IG or our event listings section for party listings and be ready to dance. A post shared by El Convento Rico elconventorico. It IS on college street, though pretty far west, so just take care and be aware once you leave the bar late at night.

Just how we like it…. A post shared by Grape Witches grapewitches. They have very cute seating and tables inside where you can sit and snack on wines by the glass or the bottle, snacks and super fun music. Nina the owner wants this to be a safe and inclusive space for our queer family, and so far the reviews are all five stars.

Best Gay Bars in Toronto 2025

Vibe is dive-bar meets lounge, meets cozy and queer. A post shared by Paradise Grapevine paradisegrapevine. With a cozy location on Bloor West near Christie Pits who also made our patio list! Like, if we were new kids to the city, or older queers going into this place for the first time, our gay hearts would melt and we would be back over and over again.

A post shared by Peaches Sports Bar peachessportsbar. Take us out to the ball game! This is partially queer-owned sports bar in Parkdale! But if the queer community wants to call us that, we are A-OK with the label. The most important thing to all of us is creating a safe space for anyone, our staff, the Parkdale community, queer folks and anyone wanting to enjoy sports, a game of pool, foosball or golden tee.

A true escape in the city, walking into the Shameful Tiki is like walking into a another world.