Themed bars take the drinking experience to a whole other level. A meticulously designed venue combined with great food and drinks allows people to escape reality for a temporary while.
Toronto is brimming with themed bars that make for a unique night out with friends. Here are 18 of them that you need to try at least once:
The Lockhart
1479 Dundas St W
A magical bar inspired by the Harry Potter series that features quirky potion-like cocktails and delicious tapas.
SPiN Toronto
461 King St W
A rec-room-styled bar that features ping pong tables, two bars and a kitchen in an open 12,000-square-foot space.
Pravda Vodka Bar
44 Wellington St E
A Soviet-themed bar that offers traditional Russian fare and the city's largest selection of international vodkas.
Stones Place
1255 Queen St W
A musical bar dedicated to the Rolling Stones, with fan memorabilia, a dance floor and lounge seating.
CHILL Ice House
82 Bathurst St
An frozen bar made completely out of ice that has sculpted furniture, statues, booths, and a warming room.
Boots & Bourbon
725 Queen St E
A Western-themed bar that features country music hits, great pub eats, and a raging mechanical bull.
Track & Field
860 College St
A clubhouse-type bar with shuffleboard and bocce courts for a competitive night out.
See Scape
2840 Dundas St W
A bar, comic book library and gaming lounge dedicated to all things sci-fi, with events from Sailor Moon-themed nights to Mario Kart tournaments.
Power Up Bar
38 Wellington St E
A video game bar that combines console and cocktail, with gaming booths and e-sports lounges in a futuristic venue.
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Get Well
1181 Dundas St W
A vintage bar with old school arcade games and a great selection of craft beers on tap.
Famous Last Words
392 Pacific Ave
A literary-themed bar with comfortable seating, board games and drinks named after famous novels.
Nightowl
647 College St
A popular bar with vintage arcade games and a quirky menu consisting of boozy floats and snackables.
Dundas Video
831 Dundas St W
A cozy bar with a basement vibe that combines the social environment of a bar with the nostalgia of vintage video games.
iDarts
7850 Woodbine Ave
A sports bar dedicated to darts, with several electronic boards throughout as well as an epic beer pong table.
Shameful Tiki Room
1378 Queen St W
A tropical bar inspired by Polynesian culture that serves authentic foods and exotic cocktails.
The Addisons Residence
456 Wellington St W
A house-themed bar that throws the ultimate house party in the city.
Figures
137 Avenue Rd
A comic-book-themed bar with cool superhero decor, plush seating, and a killer tapas and cocktails menu.
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Rendering of AVATAR: Guardians of Eywa, a Magic Walk experience.Courtesy of Niagara Parks