Best nightlife neighborhoods in Toronto
Canada · 13 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
South Riverdale, Spadina—Fort York and Church-Wellesley have the liveliest evenings of the 13 neighborhoods we compared in Toronto. Looking for quiet nights instead? Start from the other end of the list.
| # | Neighborhood | Nightlife | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Riverdale | 10.0/10 Very lively | 7.3/10 Good |
| 1 | Spadina—Fort York | 10.0/10 Very lively | 6.9/10 Good |
| 1 | Church-Wellesley | 10.0/10 Very lively | 6.6/10 Good |
| 1 | Toronto Centre | 10.0/10 Very lively | 6.5/10 Good |
| 5 | Beaches—East York | 4.0/10 Limited | 7.9/10 Good |
| 6 | Stonegate-Queensway | 3.0/10 Very little | 7.7/10 Good |
| 6 | Scarborough | 3.0/10 Very little | 6.3/10 Fair |
| 8 | Islington | 2.0/10 Very little | 7.5/10 Good |
| 8 | Toronto—Danforth | 2.0/10 Very little | 7.3/10 Good |
| 8 | Etobicoke City Centre | 2.0/10 Very little | 6.9/10 Good |
| 11 | Bayview Village | 1.0/10 Very little | 8.0/10 Excellent |
| 12 | Toronto—St. Paul's | 0.0/10 Very little | 7.9/10 Good |
| 12 | Newtonbrook West | 0.0/10 Very little | 7.7/10 Good |
How we measure it
Nightlife counts the bars, pubs and clubs within walking distance of the addresses checked in each neighborhood, or its center. Livelier is not better or worse: it depends on what you want. Methodology