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TONIGHT Live Happenings Bar

Bar

Hip bar with a back patio & beers on tap offering live music performances & comedy shows. People often mention music, great, live, cool, comedy,


Address

1704 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6R 1B3, Canada

Website

www.ithappenstonight.com

Contact

+1 416-537-3262

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (71 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 7 pm to 1 am
  • Thursday: 7 pm to 1 am
  • Friday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (11) great (8) live (8) cool (6) comedy (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Joey 4 years ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Today / Tonight is the coolest little place I've been to in a while. I loved how in the morning until later on into the evening, they only serve coffee and danishes. Come 5 pm they fully switch to a cool bar with a corner stage that sooo cozy. The entire place is cozy and comfortable. The atmosphere is amazing, the decor is very good;(I love the old music tapes that are on the back of the stage wall.) The owners are really kind as well. I would recommend anyone who's in the area to drop by anytime of the day. I will definitely be back, Thank you for having me and my friends!!! Joey
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brett C. 2 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    We went primarily for a stand-up comedy night and while the comedians were a little uneven (a few hilarious ones and a few less so) the place itself is very cool. It's small so not a lot of personal space once you get 25 + people in there - kind of like what you often find in New York. Bar service and some snacks with a good selection of local craft brewers. Overall a very fun vibe and I will be going back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lama K. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place in the west end to enjoy, home town vibes and tunes 👌🙌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 3 R. 4 years ago on Google • 163 reviews
    Finally managed to visit this cozy little spot on the west end of the city. The 1st thing that caught my eye was the area for bands to perform. Both the walls are lined with old cassette tapes. The day I visited I just missed the band play, I was told it was great performance. The entire place comes across as something that will never intimidate you. Lovely bartenders. And the food menu is limited but love those limited options. You will never end up paying lots of money for bar munchies that are horrible. They serve both hot and cold beverages. It’s a small place, on weekends when there is a band playing, it would be advisable to be early to get a table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dean M. 4 years ago on Google
    Stumbled across this great spot right at the corner of Queen & Roncy. The set up is great, and the staff are super cool. Looking forward to checking out some live music here soon and the patio (when it stops raining)! Highly recommend stopping in for a pint or two. Thanks for the great service, Mark! — will be back for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P 10 months ago on Google • 190 reviews
    Popped in for a quick drink with the lady after dinner. Great vibe. Nice soft lightning. As others have said a nice speak easy Toronto vibe. Owner is a good dude. Look forward to sneaking away for another drink in the near future with the wifey. Thanks for the hospitality.

  • 5/5 dave a. 8 months ago on Google • 83 reviews
    Was there for a comedy night on a Wednesday. Staff was super friendly, the show was fun and the drinks weren't overly expensive. I very much enjoy this spot.

  • 5/5 Tanya F. 4 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Small venue but the owner and the music made the venue a beautiful experience 😍

  • 4/5 Blake W. 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    Not a restaurant so they only have snack sized chips. Overall a really fun bar with live comedy. The layout is bar style so it's not ideal as a theater but it's a cool idea and I love having this bar in the neighborhood.

  • 5/5 Boris P. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Excellent vibe, very friendly. Ideal setup for a small bar with live entertainment. Morgan the owner keeps everything moving efficiently, and his warm, low-key demeanour reflects the authenticity of the experience. Will be back.

  • 5/5 Ash K. 2 years ago on Google
    Tremendous. Lovely atmosphere. It's quaint, cozy, and comfortable. I noticed a mysterious guitar wall hanger by the stage. Nice touch.

  • 5/5 LizRaymond C. 6 months ago on Google
    Awesome place, cool vibes, good people

  • 5/5 Lucky L. 1 year ago on Google
    Shout out to the tonight bar for keeping the music scene alive and well in the humble west end of Toronto!

  • 5/5 chris m. 1 year ago on Google
    Intimate & fun venue for live music & comedy - room for 30 inside and more on the back patio.

  • 5/5 Vincent C. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic new chill spot in Parkdale, with amazing background music during coffee shop hours (excellent playlists to work and study by, nothing too jarring or noisy, perfect volume levels), plentiful natural sunlight, scrumptious snacks (the blueberry lavender cake was delicious), and superb coffee (tried a latte, smooth and robust flavours). Great service and atmosphere, stylish and comfortable decor — an incredibly classy joint. Wif-fi was fast and reliable, and they also have a really great patio to sit out in. Highly recommend a visit! (Can't wait to check out the evening bar for live music, as well).

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible concept. Best night in a loooong while

  • 5/5 Karola 2 years ago on Google
    A different place...with the live synthesizer music and the weird mixed crowd felt like I was in Berlin..Beer, whine..basic drinks. Popcorn and hot dogs. No real food but you can bring.Pizza from next door. Enjoyable playlist. Small so.go early if you are a party of 4 or more.

  • 5/5 Kennedy dos S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute little place, waltzed in on a local comedy show, good drinks.

  • 5/5 Santina L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great bar and happenings

  • 5/5 Phil O. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little find of a spot!

  • 5/5 Tharmila R. 4 years ago on Google
    Got a latte and a blueberry/lavender loaf and it was soo amazing! Accessible space, affordable and great service. So YUMMY!!

  • 5/5 Matty M. 2 years ago on Google
    Cold fresh beer on tap, live music performed by talented folks, awesome back patio and friendly regulars! Everything that makes a great pub!

  • 5/5 Cafcae R. 4 years ago on Google • 1 review
    This is a new place but it already stands out from a lot of typical music venues. Really cool decor and atmosphere, amazing sound setup for artists, the owners are really nice. Good selection of drinks and some signature popcorn snacks. In my book, this is a great place to go decompress after a long day and hopefully discover new music.

  • 1/5 Kai H. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Boycott this place, people. This place attracts patrons for live standup comedy and doesn't pay its artists. I overheard the owner forcing some comedians to spend $10 on a drink or they're not welcome next time. So they don't pay the artists and extort them? This is ridiculous.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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