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Date Night - Check out the best bars in the GTA

Offering creative environments, fresh takes on cocktails and often fun snacks, check them out now

By Jessica Dennie January 11, 2023

La Piscina 

1615 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1T9

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La Piscina is a local haunt and watering hole serving Spanish-influenced tapas and classic cocktails. 

The concept of this spot is inspired by two-in-one cafes and bars that owner Tyler Kostman spent time in while travelling in Spain. 




Offworld Bar 

739 Queen St W 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1

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Offworld Bar is a space-themed destination with intergalactic cocktails and snack plates. 

The vision for the space was created by Jason Kapalka, a Canadian video game designer


Black Pearl Bar 

184 Pearl St, Toronto, ON M5H 1L5

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Black Pearl is an intimate live music venue with eclectic cocktails and handheld eats. 

The space resembles that of a giant cozy loft in the middle of New York City, with couches for lounging, pool tables and a full stage set up for nightly performances.



Pizza Wine Disco

788 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1N4

pizza wine disco toronto


Pizza Wine Disco is a restaurant serving up Italian eats that turns into a full blown discotheque at night. 

The concept for the space was built into reality after two years of brainstorming and planning by co-owner Gurpreet Kailley, and his five other partners.


Bar Banane

227A Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8

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Bar Banane is a classy evening destination serving intricate cocktails and French-inspired snacks on Ossington. 


Jean Darlene Piano Bar

1203 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X3

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Jean Darlene Piano Bar on Dundas West near Ossington, is changing the way karaoke and live entertainment is bringing people together.

In recent years, Toronto's nightlife and live music venues have unfortunately dwindled in the city's ever-changing entertainment scene.

But, Toronto's latest venture is a first-of-its-kind experience that is already drawing crowds.

Named after the long-standing Portuguese clothing retailer which occupied the same space for years, its entrance is actually through the laneway, adding a bit of surprise to the experience.