Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Ajax

"Run by one of the city’s most prolific hotel groups, The Drake Hotel restaurant is one of the few hotel spots that boasts major culinary clout. Pre-pandemic, the property regularly hosted 86’ed Mondays, a monthly industry night founded by hospitality legend Ivy Knight that brought together local chefs for friendly, themed cooking competitions that the public could attend. While events are off the table for the moment, the hotel’s rooftop dining area (named one of the best in the world by Condé Nast Traveler) is still worth a visit to try one of the city’s top burgers and sip on a spritz while taking in the skyline views."

"When it comes to the best places to hang out in Toronto, one of the most popular names is this place. Indeed, this place is definitely deserving a lot of praise!. The Drake Underground is a multi-function venue featuring an amazing sound system."

"– Located on the rooftop of The Drake Hotel, Sky Yard is right in downtown Toronto on Queen St W. Get some shopping done before you head up for a spectacular cocktail."

"Lavelle is for suited and booted EDM lovers|Courtesy of Lavelle. Summer in Toronto is fleeting, so residents make the most of the weather by spending every possible second outdoors. Swanky Lavelle is at the top of the rooftop pecking order."

"The exclusive Lavelle is a little on the pricier side but just wait until you see the view!. It basically feels like you’re sitting on a beach in the sky. You can enjoy a cocktail by the pool at this rooftop patio."

"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."

"Boasting a sprawling, year-round patio, a custom mural that took three Mexican artists nearly 100 days to complete, and the city’s best margaritas, El Catrin is one of the city’s most impressive Mexican restaurants. The menu is a mix of crowd pleasers such as baja fish tacos and more original creations, such as braised short ribs with mole negro, corn puree, and wild mushrooms. Give yourself extra time to browse the restaurant’s menu of agave spirits — topping out at more than 120 different producers, it’s one of Toronto’s most diverse collections of mezcal and tequila."

"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."

"If you want another spot out of the club district where you can still enjoy a butt-kicking sound system, CODA in the Annex neighbourhood is worth your time. A mix of dressed up clubbers and band T-shirt-wearing partiers populates the dance floor and the surrounding seating area. You can even get a bite to eat there if you’ve burned up all your calories on the floor."

"One of the most happening place to enjoy Toronto nightlife, Coda will make you dance all night long. The best thing is the music is always fresh and the DJ is always full of energy, which is indeed contagious. Since this is a popular hangout place, it is suggested you go for reservation."

"CODA checks all the boxes as a stellar bet to dance the night away. It has a large dance floor, a top-of-the-line sound system and a host of notable DJs who steer away from the Top 40 tropes. The vibe here is dance, so expect high-caliber techno and a wide range of EDM tracks."

"Baby Huey is the second incarnation of one of Toronto's favourite bars. After closing up shop, Baby Huey moved up the street to a new and improved location further north on Ossington."

"A Quebec-City institution, the 175-year old, family-owned department store offers an easy-to-navigate site with brands for every price point including designer labels like Carven, Elizabeth and James and Theory. This article was originally published in July 2013. FILED UNDER:BeautyFashionShopping"

"This 175 years old, family-owned department store offers an easy-to-locate site with brands for every budget. Shop for one of your favorite brands like Levis, Nike, Vagabond, and more."

"A must see for all film buffs, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is the official home of the Toronto International Film Festival. Inside you’ll find a museum which celebrates all things film and if you really want to geek out be sure to check out the film archives which houses the worlds largest collection of film resources. Sometimes the touring exhibitions are free so check the website before visiting."

"The TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre and also the headquarters of the much-awaited Toronto International Film Festival. Your nightlife in Toronto gets too glam if you happen to time it right, when the festival is on!. However, when around the year TIFF Bell Lightbox is where film lovers, makers and event planners meet."

"Home of the Toronto Film Festival, as well as other visual arts celebrations, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is a building dedicated to Toronto's film world. Theaters, libraries, galleries, offices, lecture halls, as well as a swank members' lounge and..."

"Massey Hall is one of the oldest concert halls in Toronto, opened in 1894. Architect Sidney R Badgley designed the theatre with a Neoclassical facade and interiors that feature Moorish elements, such as scalloped ceiling hangings with intricate trims and ogee balcony arches. Originally, the auditorium was constructed to seat 3,500 people but, after renovations in the 1940s, the capacity was reduced to 2,765."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Arild Vågen used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Massey Hall is one of Canada’s most legendary performing arts centres and is a National Historic Site. The famous Toronto building is located downtown and it was originally designed to be a hall for people to enjoy music and shows of a non-religious variety."

"Massey Hall is one of Canada’s most important concert halls. Averitable encyclopedia of musicaltalent has played here, including Enrico Caruso, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Igor Stravinsky, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, George Gershwin,..."

"This ghost kitchen operation offers a new lineup of ice creams and toppings every week. Serving up cones, pints and ice cream cakes, they even recently did a collab with Mad Dough to create incredibly enticing ice cream sandwiches. View this post on Instagram"

"Every made-from-scratch donut at VON Doughnuts has jam, filling, custard or icing. House favorites include the sangria, peanut butter jelly time and caramel salt ‘n’ pepa. Get them while they’re hot because they usually sell out long before 6pm."

"Location: 713 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1L2Hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Saturday open between 10 am and 6 pm.Price: 1/2 dozen for $17.10, full dozen for $29.95. Specialty donuts are slightly more expensive as are the kabobs."

"For those unfamiliar with the dish, it’s essentially a pot over a burner into which you drop raw ingredients to cook in a flavourful broth (a brother which serves as the base for over 30 other soups, needless to say its delicious). From there, you can choose from 30+ types of meat and 30+ types of vegetables—not to mention dipping sauces."

"On the first floor of the same mall-esque structure as Dim Sum King, you’ll find Little Sheep. Specializing in All-You-Can-Eat Mongolian Hotpot, this do it yourself eatery is perfect for the hungry diners among you!. You’ll have the chance to fill your pot with all of the sauces, meats and vegetables your heart desires."