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Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto
Cherry Cola's Rock N Rolla Cabaret & Lounge is one of Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto.

1. Cherry Cola's Rock N Rolla Cabaret & Lounge

8.2
200 Bathurst St. (Queen St. W), Toronto, ON
Rock Club · 20 tips and reviews

John M.John Matheson: Some of the greatest rock and roll acts in the world go to this place, including Rival Sons, Tenth Planet, and Sin Dealer.

Cadillac Lounge is one of Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto.

2. Cadillac Lounge

1300 Queen St W (btw Noble & Brock), Toronto, ON
Lounge · Parkdale · 59 tips and reviews

John M.John Matheson: Not only does this place have a huge patio, but the food and the bands are excellent in this essential stop in the heart of Parkdale.

Sneaky Dee's Restaurant & Concert Venue is one of Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto.

3. Sneaky Dee's Restaurant & Concert Venue

8.8
431 College St (at Bathurst St), Toronto, ON
Bar · Kensington Market · 192 tips and reviews

John M.John Matheson: Excellent bar for hardcore bands like SFH. The beer is perfectly served, and is in huge variety, and the pub food is top notch.

Horseshoe Tavern is one of Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto.

4. Horseshoe Tavern

8.1
370 Queen St. W (at Spadina Ave.), Toronto, ON
Music Venue · 60 tips and reviews

John M.John Matheson: I have been here many times for some legendary performances. When the weather is fine, the patio here is a "place to be" on Queen St.

Steve's Music Store is one of Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto.

5. Steve's Music Store

7.0
415 Queen St W (at Spadina Ave.), Toronto, ON
Music Store · Entertainment District · 12 tips and reviews

John M.John Matheson: An excellent price to buy musical gear, and if you have a price from somewhere else, they will always try to beat it!

Bovine Sex Club is one of Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto.

6. Bovine Sex Club

8.1
542 Queen St. W (btwn Bathurst St. & Ryerson Ave.), Toronto, ON
Night Club · 31 tips and reviews

John M.John Matheson: Some very good hard-core rock and metal bands have been seen here over the years. The decorations and the staff here are quite extraordinary! There is nothing bestial about the place unless I am there

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar is one of Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto.

7. The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

7.9
194 Queen St W (Queen & St. Patrick), Toronto, ON
Jazz and Blues Venue · 54 tips and reviews

John M.John Matheson: If you like jazz/blues, and if you are from anywhere, you should make a point to go to the Rex. The acts there are consistently first rate, the beer is cold, and the food is well-prepared.

The Rivoli is one of Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto.

8. The Rivoli

7.8
334 Queen St. W (btwn Spadina & Soho), Toronto, ON
Cocktail Bar · 67 tips and reviews

John M.John Matheson: The food in this place is among the best on the Queen St. strip, and the bands are eclectic.

Scotiabank Theatres is one of Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto.

9. Scotiabank Theatres

8.5
259 Richmond St. W (John St), Toronto, ON
Movie Theater · Entertainment District · 158 tips and reviews

John M.John Matheson: If you are in downtown Toronto, and you want to watch a movie, this is the place to go.

MuchMusic HQ is one of Where to hang out at Queen St. W., Toronto.

10. MuchMusic HQ

299 Queen Street West (John), Toronto, ON
Office · Entertainment District · 10 tips and reviews

John M.John Matheson: Sometimes, this place can take over the whole Queen St. W. strip, especially when someone like Katy Perry comes to sing a few songs.