Compiled by Michel F. Paré
https://thump.vice.com/en_ca/article/how-toronto39s-most-popular-queer-hip-hop-and-dancehall-party-started-in-a-hostel-us-translation
Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Little Portugal 647.351.1100 Bambi's is downstairs on the Southeast corner of Dovercourt and Dundas, across from the 24 hour 7-11 and just on the edge of the strip of bars that spills over from Ossington. Owner, DJ Mikey Apples, has been a fixture on the Queen West scene for years and Bambi's has been packed since opening as a result. Mikey Apples both attended and promoted parties at Club 56 in early 2000s, in Kensignton Market, where the late owner of the Beaver Will Munro held Peroxide . Bambi's not your usual hipster dive. Small yes, too small, once full, no getting in. Starts jumping at midnight, dead at 10 PM http://www.blogto.com/bars/bambis-bar-toronto Queer West Toronto ON
Bovine Sex Club 542 Queen W,Queer West Toronto ON 416-504-4239 bovinesexclub.com/
Bunda Lounge, 1108 Dundas St W near Ossington, Queer West Toronto ON https://www.facebook.com/bundalounge/
Cadillac Jenkins, 930 Queen St. W just east of Ossington Ave, Queer West Toronto ON No Phone number. email: info@cadillacjenkins.com https://cadillacjenkins.com/
Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen W, Queer West Toronto ON 46-536-7717, cadillaclounge.com
Cool Hand of a Girl (Lesbian owned), 2804 Dundas St. W.in the Junction near Keele St. Queer West Toronto ON (647) 726-7613) http://www.coolhandofagirl.com/ |
Dance Cave (Lee's Palace), 529 Bloor St. W. at Bathurst St W.,leespalace.com | Queer West Toronto ON
El Convento Rico (Gay Latin Drag Nightclub) 750 College Street, Queer West Toronto ON 9 pm to 3 am (416) 588-7800 elconventorico.com/
Fountain Art Gallery, 1261 Dundas St W (416).262- 4986. Queer West Toronto ON ( Owned by Maggy Perry) No web site http://www.blogto.com//fountain Art Bar nestled in our west side of the city at Dundas St W & Dovercourt. The Fountain is more of a gallery with a liquor license, than a bar with local art on its walls..
Handlebar 159 Augusta Ave, (Kensington Market) 647) 748-7433 http://www.thehandlebar.ca | Queer West Toronto ON
Junction City Music Hall, 2907 Dundas St. W 416-662-7072 . http://www.junctioncitymusichall.com/ | Queer West Toronto ON
Lipstick & Dynamite 992 Queen Street West Toronto, ON (416) 535-4554 just east of Ossington Queer West Toronto ON No web site Yet!
Lucky Shrike 850 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON Little Portugal (416) 815-7777 (formerly The Press Club). 10 PM Offering house, disco and dancing. NO COVER, drink promos, did we say dance party? Their back patio is a must. It's intimate and Incredibly serene. About Lucky Shrike, 850 Dundas St W, Queer West Toronto ON https://www.facebook.com/luckyshrike/
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W, 416-588-0307, lula.ca | Queer West Toronto ON
Milk Glass Company & Gallery, 1247 Dundas St. W. http://milkglassco.tumblr.com/ Queer West Toronto ON
Miss Thing’s a Pan Asian restaurant, cocktail bar and huge dance space in the back1279 Queen St W Queer West Toronto ON at Brock Parkdale.416.516.8677 http://www.missthings.com/
Nest Nightclub (Formerly the Ryze) 423 College St. & Bathurst 416-792-9488 https://www.facebook.com/NestToronto | Queer West Toronto ON
Parts & Labour and The Shop Under 1566 Queen St W, Toronto, ON Parkdale 416-588-7750 http://www.partsandlabour.ca
Sneaky Dee’s, 431 College St. at Bathurst St., (416) 603-3090 Queer West Toronto ON http://sneaky-dees.com/
Stones Place, 1255 Queen St W, Queer West Toronto ON (416) 536-4242 Parkdale Rolling Stones memorabilia decorates this laid-back nightspot, which offers a dance floor & sofas. Friday & Sat best nights http://stonesplace.ca/
Stop, Drop and Roll Toronto (New Place) A new spot for DJs, Art and Live Music on the 2nd floor, above the legendary Rancho Relaxo at 300 College St near Spadina. has started to holding a few queer one off events . Conveniently located on the 510 Spadina and 506 Carlton/College Streetcar lines. Own by Tina Sixx, member of punk band The Blackouts. She got former owner of Rancho Relaxo Donnie Blais, on board to help out. blogto.com/bars/stop-drop-roll-toronto/Queer West Toronto ON No Phone # https://www.facebook.com/stopdroprollto/
Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W just West of Bathurst. http://www.studiobartoronto.ca/ Queer West Toronto ON
Swan Dive, 1631 Dundas St. W. at Brock Ave, Phone number (647) 347-0099 A non-divey dive bar. What we mean is, its got cheap beer and whiskey, great music, welcoming bar tenders, a mixed crowd of cool but unpretentious people, and its clean. this place has free pool (one table in the back), board games to play, weird toys on the bar to amuse yourself with http://www.blogto.com/bars/swan-dive-toronto/
Remix lounge, 1305 Dundas St. W. (647) 722-4635 Little Portugal Queer West Toronto ON http://remixlounge.ca/
The Beaver 1192 Queen St W, 416-537-2768 beavertoronto.ca/ (Gay Owned) | Not wheelchair friendly, washrooms and teeny tiny dance floor for 20 peeps up a flight of stairs, it's more about ambience and mingling at the front bar. Queer West Toronto ON
The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave (Kensington Market) 416-593-9218 http://www.theboatkensington.com/ Queer West Toronto ON
The Drake Underground, Phone: (416) 531-5042 1150 Queen St. W. http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/happenings/listings/ Queer West Toronto ON
The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/ Queer West Toronto ON
The Holy Oak Cafe, 1241 Bloor St. W. (Gay Owned) 647-345-2803 Queer West Toronto ON Closing March 2017 may re open in new location?
The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. 416-850-0161 The Ossington | Queer West Toronto ON
The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station, Queer West Toronto ON 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/
The Red Light, 1185 Dundas St. W 416-533-6667 West of Ossington http://www.theredlighttoronto.com/ Queer West Toronto ON
The Rivoli, 332 Queen Street West, (416) 596-1501 Lively landmark offering a nightclub, pool, live music & an eclectic, creative bar food menu. http://www.rivoli.ca/Queer West Toronto ON
The Round. (Not wheelchair accessible) 152a, 2nd floor Augusta Ave., Queer West Toronto ON (416) 451-6346 http://roundvenue.com/
The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (washrooms Not wheelchair accessible) (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West Toronto ON
The Supermarket 268 Augusta Ave (Kensington), Toronto, ON http://www.supermarketto.ca/ Queer West Toronto ON
The Yukon, 1592 Queen St. W (Parkdale) Phone: (647) 345-4156 This is a new Queer Positive space. Bigots need not apply. There is a small step in the entryway & a downstairs bathroom. We are working on a curb ramp. http://www.theyukonbar.com/ Queer West Toronto ON
Velvet Underground, 510 Queen St. W Queer West Toronto ON (647) 351-9001 .http://thevelvet.ca/
Beaver Cafe, 1192 Queen St W, Queer West Toronto ON. Photo by MFP.
Popular Queer West End Homo Hangouts (Mixed Crowd)
The best queer dance parties are no longer just on Church St. Started in 2009, Toronto's Yes Yes Y'all dance parties have become legendary in the west end of the city, promoting inclusivity for all, regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation, and drawing local and international artists and DJs.https://thump.vice.com/en_ca/article/how-toronto39s-most-popular-queer-hip-hop-and-dancehall-party-started-in-a-hostel-us-translation
There are now 11 gay and lesbian owned businesses, bars, cafes and galleries in queer west central Toronto
Baby G, 1608 Dundas St. W at Brock Ave., Little Portugal (416) 555-5555 http://www.thebabyg.com/ owned by Shaun Bowring - the same guy behind The Garrison Queer West Toronto ONBambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Little Portugal 647.351.1100 Bambi's is downstairs on the Southeast corner of Dovercourt and Dundas, across from the 24 hour 7-11 and just on the edge of the strip of bars that spills over from Ossington. Owner, DJ Mikey Apples, has been a fixture on the Queen West scene for years and Bambi's has been packed since opening as a result. Mikey Apples both attended and promoted parties at Club 56 in early 2000s, in Kensignton Market, where the late owner of the Beaver Will Munro held Peroxide . Bambi's not your usual hipster dive. Small yes, too small, once full, no getting in. Starts jumping at midnight, dead at 10 PM http://www.blogto.com/bars/bambis-bar-toronto Queer West Toronto ON
Bovine Sex Club 542 Queen W,Queer West Toronto ON 416-504-4239 bovinesexclub.com/
Bunda Lounge, 1108 Dundas St W near Ossington, Queer West Toronto ON https://www.facebook.com/bundalounge/
Cadillac Jenkins, 930 Queen St. W just east of Ossington Ave, Queer West Toronto ON No Phone number. email: info@cadillacjenkins.com https://cadillacjenkins.com/
Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen W, Queer West Toronto ON 46-536-7717, cadillaclounge.com
Cool Hand of a Girl (Lesbian owned), 2804 Dundas St. W.in the Junction near Keele St. Queer West Toronto ON (647) 726-7613) http://www.coolhandofagirl.com/ |
Dance Cave (Lee's Palace), 529 Bloor St. W. at Bathurst St W.,leespalace.com | Queer West Toronto ON
El Convento Rico (Gay Latin Drag Nightclub) 750 College Street, Queer West Toronto ON 9 pm to 3 am (416) 588-7800 elconventorico.com/
Fountain Art Gallery, 1261 Dundas St W (416).262- 4986. Queer West Toronto ON ( Owned by Maggy Perry) No web site http://www.blogto.com//fountain Art Bar nestled in our west side of the city at Dundas St W & Dovercourt. The Fountain is more of a gallery with a liquor license, than a bar with local art on its walls..
Handlebar 159 Augusta Ave, (Kensington Market) 647) 748-7433 http://www.thehandlebar.ca | Queer West Toronto ON
Junction City Music Hall, 2907 Dundas St. W 416-662-7072 . http://www.junctioncitymusichall.com/ | Queer West Toronto ON
Lipstick & Dynamite 992 Queen Street West Toronto, ON (416) 535-4554 just east of Ossington Queer West Toronto ON No web site Yet!
Lucky Shrike 850 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON Little Portugal (416) 815-7777 (formerly The Press Club). 10 PM Offering house, disco and dancing. NO COVER, drink promos, did we say dance party? Their back patio is a must. It's intimate and Incredibly serene. About Lucky Shrike, 850 Dundas St W, Queer West Toronto ON https://www.facebook.com/luckyshrike/
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W, 416-588-0307, lula.ca | Queer West Toronto ON
Milk Glass Company & Gallery, 1247 Dundas St. W. http://milkglassco.tumblr.com/ Queer West Toronto ON
Miss Thing’s a Pan Asian restaurant, cocktail bar and huge dance space in the back1279 Queen St W Queer West Toronto ON at Brock Parkdale.416.516.8677 http://www.missthings.com/
Nest Nightclub (Formerly the Ryze) 423 College St. & Bathurst 416-792-9488 https://www.facebook.com/NestToronto | Queer West Toronto ON
Parts & Labour and The Shop Under 1566 Queen St W, Toronto, ON Parkdale 416-588-7750 http://www.partsandlabour.ca
Sneaky Dee’s, 431 College St. at Bathurst St., (416) 603-3090 Queer West Toronto ON http://sneaky-dees.com/
Stones Place, 1255 Queen St W, Queer West Toronto ON (416) 536-4242 Parkdale Rolling Stones memorabilia decorates this laid-back nightspot, which offers a dance floor & sofas. Friday & Sat best nights http://stonesplace.ca/
Stop, Drop and Roll Toronto (New Place) A new spot for DJs, Art and Live Music on the 2nd floor, above the legendary Rancho Relaxo at 300 College St near Spadina. has started to holding a few queer one off events . Conveniently located on the 510 Spadina and 506 Carlton/College Streetcar lines. Own by Tina Sixx, member of punk band The Blackouts. She got former owner of Rancho Relaxo Donnie Blais, on board to help out. blogto.com/bars/stop-drop-roll-toronto/Queer West Toronto ON No Phone # https://www.facebook.com/stopdroprollto/
Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W just West of Bathurst. http://www.studiobartoronto.ca/ Queer West Toronto ON
Swan Dive, 1631 Dundas St. W. at Brock Ave, Phone number (647) 347-0099 A non-divey dive bar. What we mean is, its got cheap beer and whiskey, great music, welcoming bar tenders, a mixed crowd of cool but unpretentious people, and its clean. this place has free pool (one table in the back), board games to play, weird toys on the bar to amuse yourself with http://www.blogto.com/bars/swan-dive-toronto/
Remix lounge, 1305 Dundas St. W. (647) 722-4635 Little Portugal Queer West Toronto ON http://remixlounge.ca/
The Beaver 1192 Queen St W, 416-537-2768 beavertoronto.ca/ (Gay Owned) | Not wheelchair friendly, washrooms and teeny tiny dance floor for 20 peeps up a flight of stairs, it's more about ambience and mingling at the front bar. Queer West Toronto ON
The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave (Kensington Market) 416-593-9218 http://www.theboatkensington.com/ Queer West Toronto ON
The Drake Underground, Phone: (416) 531-5042 1150 Queen St. W. http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/happenings/listings/ Queer West Toronto ON
The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON (416) 519-9439 http://www.garrisontoronto.com/ Queer West Toronto ON
The Holy Oak Cafe, 1241 Bloor St. W. (Gay Owned) 647-345-2803 Queer West Toronto ON Closing March 2017 may re open in new location?
The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. 416-850-0161 The Ossington | Queer West Toronto ON
The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. (West of Ossington Beside the Long & McQuade) Close to the Ossington Subway Station, Queer West Toronto ON 416 532 3989 http://thepiston.ca/
The Red Light, 1185 Dundas St. W 416-533-6667 West of Ossington http://www.theredlighttoronto.com/ Queer West Toronto ON
The Rivoli, 332 Queen Street West, (416) 596-1501 Lively landmark offering a nightclub, pool, live music & an eclectic, creative bar food menu. http://www.rivoli.ca/Queer West Toronto ON
The Round. (Not wheelchair accessible) 152a, 2nd floor Augusta Ave., Queer West Toronto ON (416) 451-6346 http://roundvenue.com/
The Steady Cafe and Bar, 1051 Bloor St. W. (washrooms Not wheelchair accessible) (416) 536-4162 Just East of Dufferin St /thesteadycafe.com/ (Gay Owned) Queer West Toronto ON
The Supermarket 268 Augusta Ave (Kensington), Toronto, ON http://www.supermarketto.ca/ Queer West Toronto ON
The Yukon, 1592 Queen St. W (Parkdale) Phone: (647) 345-4156 This is a new Queer Positive space. Bigots need not apply. There is a small step in the entryway & a downstairs bathroom. We are working on a curb ramp. http://www.theyukonbar.com/ Queer West Toronto ON
Velvet Underground, 510 Queen St. W Queer West Toronto ON (647) 351-9001 .http://thevelvet.ca/
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