From the Broadview Hotel's skyline panorama to Lavelle's rooftop pool — Toronto's best rooftop bars ranked by view, vibe, and whether it's worth the price.
Toronto's geography — flat city, lakefront exposure, CN Tower as a visual anchor — makes it a good city for rooftop bars. The scene has improved dramatically in the last five years, and the best spots are now legitimately great. Here's the definitive ranking.
The Broadview is the best rooftop bar in Toronto, full stop. The 1890s Victorian hotel in Leslieville was converted into a boutique hotel, and the rooftop is intimate, beautifully designed, and offers an unobstructed view of the Toronto skyline and the Don Valley below. Reservations required in summer.
Lavelle is the glamour option — rooftop pool, city views, and a drinks list that prices itself accordingly. The food is actually decent. You need to reserve well ahead in July–August. Best on a Tuesday when it's less chaotic.
The Ace Hotel's rooftop space is more accessible and less sceney than Lavelle. Good cocktails, solid view of the King West corridor and a slice of skyline. Better for a group that wants to actually have a conversation.
Latin-American food and cocktail restaurant with a rooftop deck that's underrated because everyone walks past it to get to Lavelle. The Mezcal and rum selections are excellent, the paletas (Mexican popsicles) are a genuinely good dessert call.
The former Thompson Toronto is now 1 Hotel Toronto, whose current rooftop offering includes Harriet's Rooftop for public-facing drinks and dining. Expect lush greenery, seasonal cocktails, natural wine, and wood-fired food. The hotel's rooftop pool is a separate hotel-guest amenity, so confirm access directly with the property rather than assuming a bar reservation includes it.
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