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Toronto has a bustling club scene, perfect for those looking for a night of dancing and partying. This is Totally Toronto's Club Guide for the city, if you are looking for a place to party then you have come to the right place.
In general, when visiting a Toronto club one can expect cover charges of $10 to $20. The standard set-up has DJs playing house, top-40 and hip-hop music; with large dance floors and VIP booths set up for those who want to enjoy bottle service with a group.
Richmond Street and Club District
This is London: Large club geared towards a young but over-21 crowd. Plays primarily house, R&B, hip hop. Known for having large third-floor women's washroom completed with hairdresser and makeup artist.
CIRCA: Created by club king Peter Gatien, this massive 55,000 square foot nightclub attracts big name DJs and artists. It has been used for movie and music video shoots, but was closed for some time so check their website.
XS Nightclub: Highly-rated club at the base of Scotiabank Theatre geared more towards the alternative rock‎ and hip-hop set.
Crocodile Rock: A more casual downtown club with cheap drinks and large patio. Here university students mingle with newly-employed bankers fresh out of school.
The Fifth Social Nightclub: Twenty-somethings continue to flock to this spot thanks to a large dance-floor, top-40 music and regular special events.
Embassy Nightclub: Standard Club District venue with top-40, house and dance beats, bottle service and VIP booths.
Toronto East and Waterfront
Guvernment: One of the city's most popular and highest profile clubs. They regularly attract internationally-acclaimed DJs, and stay open until well after the sun has risen. Special events attract thousands of partiers, especially in the summer.
Sound Academy: Concert hall and dance club that regularly attracts big name Canadian and international musicians and DJs.
Phoenix Concert Theatre: Hip east-downtown music venue and club that features rock, hip-hop, electronic artists and popular DJ nights. Saturday is their big club night.
King Street West
Mink Nightclub: Busy two-floor nightclub and lounge with a celebrated heated two-tier patio.
Brant House: Bar lounge located in a spacious former factory. DJs spin lounge and house beats while partiers mingle by candlelight.
Devil's Martini: King Street pick-up spot for young people that features standard musical selection of Top 40, Hip Hop, dance and 80's classics.
Rockwood Nightclub: Popular with the later-twenties crowd. It features a top-floor patio with a palm tree/tiki bar theme.
Century Room: Trendy King West bar located in an old warehouse, with high ceilings and hardwood floors. Is only open three nights a week, but is busy when it is.
Cheval: Cocktail lounge and nightclub aimed at young, upscale professionals. International cosmopolitan décor, with regular special events including appearances by world-famous DJs.
Queen Street West
Drake Hotel and Underground: Hotel, restaurant, lounge and nightclub. One of the best patio's in the city on the top floor, and a club/music venue in the basement.
Wicked Club Toronto: Hedonistic club aimed at couples. A great time for those looking for that particularly risqué type of evening.
Stone's Place: Rolling Stones themed bar and lounge in the west-end Parkdale neighbourhood. Dress is "rock and roll casual," and the place is almost always packed on weekends.
Nocturne Nightclub: Small club and cocktail lounge with special in-house drinks. Unique interior design with classic street lamps, park benches and cobblestone floors.
College Street and Toronto West
Lula Lounge: Dundas West hotspot for Latin food and music. Featuring regular live salsa, jazz, Brazilian, and reggae bands, as well as club nights with DJs.
Mod Club: Popular two-floor nightclub and venue for concerts located in Little Italy. They regularly host trendy bands and artists, as well as host DJ nights.
Musik: Upscale nightclub located on the grounds of Exhibition Place. Focus is on luxury and service, with private suites, VIP services and dedicated hostesses.
The Midtown: Relatively small Little Italy resto-bar that turns into a nightclub as the evening moves on. DJs play top 40, retro and rock hits.
Downtown North and Midtown
Empire Nightclub: Upscale Yorkville nightclub with a focus on VIP booths and bottle service.
Club V: Exclusive Yorkville club is designed with the A-list set in mind. Expensive, but great if that's what you're looking for.
Crews & Tango: Two-in-one club located in a Victorian house in the heart of the Church and Wellesley Gay Village.
Fly Nightclub: Large club located just off Yonge Street. One of the city's favourite dance clubs, it was featured on the television show Queer as Folk.
Surrounding Area
Sugar Daddy's: One of Mississauga's most popular dance clubs. Playing top-40, hip-hop/rap‎ and R&B.
Luxy Club: Large club located north of the city in Vaughan, close to Highways 407 and 400. Aims to bring a downtown Club District feel to the 905 region.
Berlin: European-themed nightclub that feature live performers such as belly dancers, bongo players, acrobats and jugglers. Located in Vaughan.
My Apartment: Mississauga establishment that was mentioned in Maxim Magazine as one of the hottest clubs in the Toronto area. A 21+ dance club that plays R&B, house, top-40 dance, and old-school.
Toronto knows how to party, and our clubs are some of the best in Canada. Browse around our website for more information on Toronto nightlife.
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