Best Nightlife in Pickering

"Fitting right into its location in the vibrant Queen Street West neighborhood, The Drake, which opened in 2004, has become a hub of Toronto art, design, and food. You’ll feel the energy the moment you walk into the former apartment building, where original granite floors, exposed brick, and other historical touches live alongside vivid murals, green leather seating, vintage stereos, and pieces from a rotating art collection. There's always something happening here, from DJs on the rooftop to live bands at Drake Underground, the hotel's performance space."

"This is a popular name when it comes to best lounges in Toronto. All the hype is in fact worth it!. The Drake Underground is a multi-faceted performance venue with incredible sound system."

"A global menu is served at this sexy rooftop restobar on King West where you can see the skyline for days."

"Flame-seared sushi is the star of the menu at Miku, where elements of French and Italian cuisine also complement Japanese cuisine. Using the same Aburi At Home app as Aburi Hana, Miku has an extensive menu to choose from. Bespoke tiers piled with hot appetizers, sushi, sashimi, or maki rolls range from $50 to $85, while sushi platters, which include anywhere from 14 to 52 pieces range in price from $26 to $77."

"Flame seared sushi, also known as aburi sushi is Miku Toronto’s speciality. They provide an extensive menu with a variety of platters and meal kits, to create the sushi experience at home. Available for delivery via Uber Eats."

"This Vancouver transplant is one of the hands-down most impressive sushi spots in the city. As if the menu wasn’t swoon-worthy enough, the high ceilings of the stunning dining space will take your date’s breath away."

"Not because it’s bad, but because it’s a gimmick and you know how it’s going to taste. Save your appetite for the menu’s wealth of creative and intricate flavor combinations — like chunks of watermelon fried in a wafer-thin batter and topped with pork floss, or Hakka wontons in brown butter. If dining in a group, absolutely save room for a whole trout that’s been filleted, fried, and reassembled on a platter with sweet, salty, and spicy dipping sauces."

"For a truly amazing takeout experience (and some of the best Chinese food in the city) be sure to try out Dailo’s near Kensington Market. DaiLo is Cantonese slang for “big brother,” a term of endearment to show respect and love to an elder. The New Asian menu here not only pays tribute to the ways and tastes of older Chinese cultures and generations, but it also brings in a French perspective while recognizing the importance of sustainable ingredients."

"DaiLo also serves up amazing French-Chinese fusion cuisine in a gorgeous Instagram-worthy restaurant in Little Italy. They switch up their menu every so often, but their Sweet & Sour Pork Hock and Truffle Fried Rice are both classic staples on the menu. You can also visit the smaller version of their restaurant, Little DaiLo, inside Assembly Chef’s Hall downtown, a food hall filled with upscale restaurants serving up a few of their best dishes!"

"This Distillery District restaurant specializing in Latin American cuisine has a reputation for its all-season patio complete with 25 heaters and a giant fire pit."

"American Cuisine, Greek, Fusion, Restaurant With Party Services, Restaurant With Wifi Internet, Take-out, Restaurant With Delivery Services, Restaurant With Private Rooms. after-hours all week. You can get there by public transit."

"If there’s a better name for a Toronto bar, then we’re unaware of it. Simply put, it’s one of those fun bars in Toronto when you get to order the most outlandish cocktail you can think of and, ironically, feel precisely zero shame about. Located on Queen West, what makes this spot special is not only the atmosphere, but their emphasis on making things in-house that others wouldn’t, such as blueberry kefir."

"What is it: There is absolutely no shame involved in drinking at this Parkdale tiki bar. The interior is full-on Polynesian kitsch and the drinks are just as playful as the decor. Order a punch-style bowl to share with friends and expect a bit of fanfare (gongs, fog machine mist) to accompany your beverage."

"A decade after pioneering Ossington Street, which has grown from a quiet row of Vietnamese karaoke bars and Portuguese bakeries to a bustling, blinking nightlife strip, Foxley still has no digital footprint, not even a basic website or Instagram account. An internet presence is not necessary for packing the restaurant with diners hungry for the Southeast Asian-influenced small plates of sea bream ceviche with yuzu and shiso, steamed mussels in green curry, or venison wrapped in la lot leaf."

"Aiming to set a new industry standard for nightlife and entertainment in Toronto, Rebel combines 45,000 square feet of striking design and architectural wonder with powerful sound, immersive light, sensual forms and tactile details to delight and astound guests at every turn. They aim to transport visitors of the club into an innovative, multimedia, immersive universe through their revolutionary combinations of theatrical lighting, video production, expressive storytelling, and interactive performances which are all choreographed to evolve throughout the night, constantly providing the guests with new and interesting entertainment. With the breathtaking views of the city skyline, waterfront and the dramatic 65-foot stage that captures their performances, every seat is the best seat in the house at Rebel."

"Whether you are a new person to hip hop music, or a hip hop lover, the DJs at this club have you covered, 100 percent. Decorated in black and white, this lower-level, spacious dance club with the best bottle service is located on King Street, just a few miles from food joints, so you can grab a meal before coming in to avoid leaving the club midway when the DJ is jamming to your favorite song."

"To many, Rebel is considered to be the new kid on the block. As expected, it brands itself as a future leader in the future of Toronto’s nightlife. This club boasts an incredible 45,000-square feet land, housing a lounge and dance-floor with an expansive stage."

"What was once a diner is now a kick-butt deli with a brunch menu taking cues from Central Europe, Montreal and New York. Classics like reuben or corned beef are always available. Or, amp up your deli meats with their weekend specialties: breakfast sandwiches, “The Hotz” hot dogs, steak grilled cheese… mmm!"

"Tucked behind the popular Rose and Sons is the large yet clandestine wooden back patio of Big Crow. The CN Rail Train and lots of chatter provide the background noise for groups of friends gathering around over some incredible baby back ribs...."

"Have breakfast either at hotel, grab it on the run at a Tim Hortons, Starbucks or sit down at the Sunset Grill, for a standard breakfast at a reasonable price. Get oriented to Toronto with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour: great value for a short stay as your ticket includes transportation and a narrated guided tour of the city. Book a Toronto Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with Viator. This tour's first bus leaves from Yonge-Dundas Square and the pass is good for three consecutive days."

"LeTAO on College Street is a Japanese ice cream concept now available in Canada. Established in Japan over 20 years ago, the Toronto flagship store is the first location outside of Asia, opening in late May 2019. LeTAO’s name is based on the first letters of the French phrase “La Tour Amitie Otaru” meaning “The Amiable Tower of Otaru.” It was meant to be a beacon of hope during the depression and meant to show pride for the city."

"Restaurants Dufferin Grove. Where is it: Little Portugal. What is it: Bright and floral, Tucana coffee is a hipster’s dream café, and for a good reason: the coffee is darn good."

"We pass through Leslieville every single day heading to and from work. One day, in particular, we were walking through and made the stop."

"The Rooftop, located on the roof of the Broadview Hotel is a sleek and sunny rooftop patio that features a huge bar, and a pretty view of the Toronto skyline from across the Don River. This particular spot is well known for it’s high end eats with a menu developed by the owners of Table 17. This isn’t your typical spot for drinks, but we had to include it for it’s amazing view of the lake, and the food."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. ℹ Rooftop Long Weekend hours: Saturday 12PM to 12AM Sunday 12PM to 10PM Monday 12PM to 10PM Have a great long weekend friends!. The Rooftop Bar serves cocktails and appetizers on its glass enclosed terrace."

"Set under fairy lights and behind the wooden fence, Marben’s lovely tented patio is opening just in time for its new menu. Featuring an added extension to seat more diners, the streetside patio offers a cozy ambiance to enjoy new menu items like Grilled Fogo Island Squid and the New Farms Greens Salad. On weekends, Marben gives customers the chance to turn any meal into brunch with the “put an egg on it” option."

"This restaurant at Wellington and Portland has become one of the city’s top purveyors of Canadian comfort food thanks to the talent of executive chef Chris Locke. Marben had established a grocery box pickup program for various pantry staples but has also recently added takeout home-cooked meals such as shepherd’s pie, requiring 48 hours notice. View this post on Instagram"

"In bustling downtown Toronto, there is a brick and tinder building that stands out. Marben is one of Toronto's original farm-to-table restaurants. It continues to focus on fresh and local ingredients."

"With cozy upscale vibes and a tapas-style menu, Byblos is a great place to have a special meal or a date night. Don’t expect the usual shawarma and kebabs, but instead inventive dishes and twists to other Middle Eastern food with bold daring flavours. Take their lamb ribs for example."

"So, Byblos is a gorgeous spot to visit for some of the tastiest Eastern Mediterranean cuisines in all the city!. Hands down, I have no reservations in telling you it’s one of the best restaurants in Toronto for Baklava (Yup, I have a real thing for these sweet treats)."

"Byblos is a contemporary eastern Mediterranean restaurant whose philosophy is to use hand-made, homemade, in-house ingredients. But they also import the olives, oils, and spices they use from Israel, Morocco, and Turkey."