Important Reminder:The Foursquare City Guide app officially sunset on December 15, 2024, with the web version following in early 2025. However, your check-in journey doesn’t end here! Join us on Swarm, where new adventures await.
Planning a trip to Toronto?
Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.
The Drake Hotel
Restaurant, Hotel, and Bar$$$$
Toronto
The experts at Eater and Travel + Leisure recommend this place
"Lobster nachos!!!!!! Awesome!!!!"(4 Tips)
"Best picks for brunch are the chicken and waffles"(6 Tips)
"Love the vibe of the Sky Yard! makes the winter more bearable."(2 Tips)
"rooftop Sky Bar is one of the best summer patios"(5 Tips)
127 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- outdoor seating
- sky yard
- trivia
- brunch food
- chicken & waffles
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Wilson Favre-DelerueAugust 15, 2017A temple of cool; each and every touchpoint of the guest experience well executed, great F&B options, helpful staff. The Drake continues to set a very high bar for boutique hotels the world over.
EaterOctober 7, 2013For the cocktails, the art, the ambiance, the clientele, the celebrities, the music, the rooms and the cuisine … nine years later it remains just as relevant. [Eater 38 Member]- NirvanaDecember 2, 2013Best come as you are place in the city! Love the vibe of the Sky Yard! makes the winter more bearable. You can sit around fire outside and talk to whoever sits next to u.. friendly & cool pple here!❤️
Caity BeggMarch 4, 2018The atmosphere and bar here is amazing! Gordon makes the most amazing Ginger Rogers in the world — get it. A can’t miss place if you’re going to Toronto!
Rob IacoccaSeptember 6, 2018Great breakfast with lots of selection + the house coffee is really good. Sit on the café side of the restaurant if you’re looking for a bit more of a casual vibe.
TIFFAugust 28, 2013The Drake Hotel is an entertainment and hospitality landmark in Toronto. Known as an energetic hub for the performing arts, the Drake provides one of Canada's most unique entertainment experiences.
Sotheby's International Realty CanadaNovember 4, 2011Live music, contemporary art, fantastic food & a boutique hotel all in one trendy package. Tip: on a warm night you want to be in the VIP section upstairs- get there early to avoid another lineup.
Sammie RussellApril 6, 2015We went for the easter special. 2 courses for $35 and bottles of wine $25. Everything tasted delicious and the service was great.
Kate GomesMay 13, 2015Loved the hotel. Very relaxed and cosy and a great part of town. But too expensive to stay for more than a couple of nights
Cover is $10 after 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Or get here before 10 for dinner and drinks and stay for the dancing!
MichaelJuly 11, 2017Awesome bar, food, but most importantly: trivia. Fun and difficult enough to knock your trivia buff friends down a notch
Pól Ó CleirighFebruary 22, 2015The scones as a start are gorgeous. I got the chicken and waffles after which, while good, did not compare to the scones in tastiness
Albha EganFebruary 23, 2020It’s a nice place for a brunch but on the more expensive side. It’s also confusing trying to book a reservation as they has multiple locations.
Trisha HarrisMay 1, 2013The White Wine Sangria is a great summer treat under the sun or in the dark of night on the Sky Yard!
Niloo IzadiAugust 11, 2019Excellent rooftop patio! Unlike many similar places, they take reservations. Food prices are somewhat steep though.
Steve JohnstonAugust 12, 2016Their awesome patio is second to none, along with their delectable menu of entrees and finger foods.
Staff PicksDecember 6, 2016The Drake Hotel was one of the more wished for places throughout 2015’s I Want Somewhere holiday campaign. Where’s your somewhere? Enter to win a bucket list experience. Read more- the BREL teamJanuary 24, 2012The Drake Hotel's rooftop Sky Bar is one of the best summer patios in the west end; even in winter they've got an open fire pit
Burger is actually one of the city's best. Sushi is fine. Edamame is so good, huge portion. Good VQA selection by the glass. Desserts are the best kept secret, ESP sticky toffee pudding.
Elnaz TaqizadehApril 17, 2016had burger here.it was very tasty but a little heavy for me.cozy place with good service.
AmateurConciergeJuly 16, 2017Swanky hotel hang out with multiple eating venues and cool music programming by night
DJ Pete DigitalJune 1, 2010It's incredible the way you can move from one area of The Drake Hotel to another while still maintaining vibe. Underground to Cafe to Patio to General Store even. I here ice cream is coming soon? Read more
Octopus was surprisingly super delicious. Pork belly demolished me--soooo fatty. Instant food coma
Ayana NnekaJune 1, 2014Don't leave without getting an extra serving of their home fries... They're that good!
Sangria with Tromba =😍😍😍 Lobster nachos, and the pork taco are amazing. Pass on the charcuterie board though, disappointing.
THE_MANJanuary 11, 2013Bring hand sanitizer, there are tones of derpsters here. Get some man pants derpsters. Skinny jeans look silly.
Anything Chef Anthony Rose lends his time to is worth tasting. But these days I'm feeling the Fish Tacos. Could be the patio weather. And the Patio.
Travel + LeisureJuly 20, 2012Owner Jeff Stober sees the Drake as a cultural space for Torontonians: The hotel employs a full-time curator and rotates its collection every month.
LaraAugust 21, 2014We usually go there for breakfast. We went for dinner yesterday and I was shocked with the prices on the menu.
PartypmTorontoMarch 24, 2010Always something going on at the Drake, especially during festival time. One of the few spots in the city that regularly secure 4 am extended licenses for special events. Click the link for event info Read more
Dominika GoreckiJuly 8, 2010My favourite patio for sipping Caesars in the summer! Try ordering the house made chips, with yummy blue cheese dressing, to balance the spiciness of the Caesar. Read more
Alex SmithDecember 21, 2012Great hotel and best services. I liked desert wine. If you looking to promote your services in online market then contact us we provides you complete seo services. Read more
The Brisket Poutine is the best poutine I've ever had. Had it with a GF from Montreal & she said it was better than Montreal poutine. That's high praise.
NotableCAFebruary 11, 2011Valentine’s Day Cabaret: Love Hurts with Lily Frost at Drake Hotel. 3 course meal prix fixe menu, wine pairing optional. Monday, February 14, 2011. 8pm. $58/$82 with wine.@NotableTV #Notable.ca
I only go on Tuesday's for half-priced wine bottles. Yup, see you there next Tuesday.- Pauline DongSeptember 5, 2011Best picks for brunch are the chicken and waffles and the burger--both one of the best in Toronto.
- Larry KleinmintzDecember 10, 2014Love to meet clients there for lunch or just drinks..... Nice place.
Becca BaeApril 10, 2017Went for drinks and then brunch the following morning, impeccable service both times!
The drake burger and fries is absolute perfection. The staff is excellent, except the moody host this weekend!
Bloodmoney 3DOctober 5, 2010Bloodmoney 3D says that The Drake Hotel is a great place to check out in Toronto. Try a "Silver Bullet" shooter while your at the bar! TL311EC
Kelpen HagenJune 12, 2010A great place for a great meal - had the spaghetti and it was delish! My dining partner had the fried rice and it was AMAZING
Neeta SharmaNovember 3, 2013Generally not a big fan of the food but the deconstructed lasagne is amazing!
596 Photos
Foursquare © 2024 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
As a landmark in Toronto, The Drake Hotel is a destination for all things art, culture + hospitality.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 7:00 AM–Midnight
- Thu–Sun
- Midnight–2:00 AM
- 7:00 AM–Midnight
(416) 531-5042
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. NFC Payments & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Dining Options
Table Service
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
See More
Places inside The Drake Hotel
You might also like
- 8.0
"They have everything on the menu, so you will def find something tasty. Stuffed meatballs and pasta was great!!! Roof deck is fun and casual for late night."
Joel - 7.5
"Awesome atmosphere. Great place to bring friends, the staff is great too."
Ani H. - 8.7
"my fav local spot. good for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks and apps. have yet to order something I don't like. plus awesome staff."
Lindsay Abbott
Places people like to go after The Drake Hotel
Upcoming Events
- Carol Ades - Late Start Tour
7:00 PM on January 24, 2025
- Joshua Hyslop
7:00 PM on January 25, 2025
- Bellaire
7:00 PM on January 30, 2025
Powered by
Appears on 460 lists
T+L's Guide to Stylish Toronto
Created by Travel + Leisure
18 items • 144 followers
Created by AskMen
154 items • 941 followersTIFF: Best bets for après-film bevvies
Created by National Post
16 items • 151 followers
