Off the Clock
The after-hours guide for business travel

Toronto after hours.

Group dinners with private rooms, activities that work for mixed crowds, and what's on at the arena while you're in town. Every pick is downtown, near the convention centre and the business hotels.

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Per diem check

$61.70 CAD for dinner: the Canadian government travel dinner allowance (NJC, effective April 2, 2026). Many companies use government rates as their benchmark. 1 of our dinner picks may fit it. Use the Fits per diem filter to see them.

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Type
Group
Dinner$$$$

Nobu Toronto

Entertainment District · steps from the convention centre

The safe bet for a client dinner that needs to impress. A discreet private dining room, plus a Tasting Room table for 8 to 10.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
8–10 in the Tasting Room; private room for up to 26
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
A food and beverage minimum applies to the private dining room.
Reserve on SevenRooms ↗
Dinner$$$

Riley's Fish & Steak

155 Wellington St W · steps from Union Station

Steak and seafood chophouse built for corporate hosting, with a private dining room and full buyouts.

Team dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Private room up to 40; full buyouts available
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Live music some nights. Ask for a room if you need to talk.
Reserve on SevenRooms ↗
Dinner$$$$

LOUIX LOUIS

St. Regis · Financial District

Grand room high above the Financial District, with a private second-floor loft for dinners.

Client dinnerViews
Fits
Private loft for small to mid groups
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Start with a drink at the Astor Lounge on the hotel's lobby level.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Dinner$$
May fit per diem

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Financial District

Relaxed and dependable, with a menu that works for everyone. A good default when the group is big and mixed.

Team dinnerEasy pick
Fits
Regular tables to large group bookings; private dining room
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Tip
Book ahead on game nights.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Dinner$$$

e11even

Steps from Scotiabank Arena

The pregame dinner. A second-level private room seats up to 80, so the whole team can eat before puck drop.

PregamePrivate room
Fits
Private room up to 80
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Book early on Leafs and Raptors nights.
Reserve on SevenRooms ↗
Activityfrom $70/hr per bay

PAR BAR Topgolf Swing Suite

Marriott CF Toronto Eaton Centre · 525 Bay St

The closest thing to Topgolf downtown. Simulator bays for golf, hockey, baseball and more, with bar food and drinks.

Low effortSports fans
Fits
Up to 6 per bay, 2 bays
Tip
Toronto has no full Topgolf range.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
ActivityAsk for corporate rate

BATL Axe Throwing

Port Lands · 33 Villiers St

Coached axe throwing with a round-robin tournament, a licensed bar and food platters. Works for any fitness level.

CompetitiveBig groups
Fits
Groups of 2 and up
Tip
Corporate events run about 1.5 hours. Book in advance.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
Activity$$

SPIN Toronto

Downtown

Ping pong social club with 12 tables, a bar and food. They'll set up a tournament for your group.

CompetitiveCasual
Fits
Mid to large groups
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
A good after-dinner stop that doesn't need athletes.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
Activity$$$$

CN Tower EdgeWalk

CN Tower · next to the convention centre

Harnessed walk around the outside of the tower, 356 metres up. The story everyone tells when they get home.

Bucket listSmall team
Fits
6–8 per walk
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Weather-dependent. Have a backup plan.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
Activity$$

Steam Whistle Roundhouse

Base of the CN Tower

Guided beer tasting at a historic brewery, a short walk from the convention centre. Also hosts team dinners.

Easy walkTasting
Fits
Mid to large groups
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
The easiest option between sessions and dinner.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
Activity$$

Casa Loma Escape Rooms

Casa Loma · Midtown

Escape room puzzles inside a historic castle. Good for teams that like a problem to solve.

CollaborativeUnique
Fits
Up to 12 per game; book the whole game for privacy
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
About 15 minutes by cab from downtown.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026

Ready-made evenings

Pick one, book two places, done

Leafs game night

8–40 people · $$$
  1. 5:00 PMe11even · Pregame dinner in the private room
  2. 7:00 PMWalk over to Scotiabank Arena
  3. 7:30 PMMaple Leafs vs Sharks, Mon Oct 19

The client dinner

4–10 people · $$$$
  1. 6:00 PMDrinks and the champagne sabering at the Astor Lounge
  2. 7:00 PMLOUIX LOUIS · Dinner in the private loft

Big group, low effort

20+ people · $$$
  1. 4:30 PMSteam Whistle Roundhouse · Guided beer tasting, a short walk from the convention centre
  2. 6:30 PMRiley's Fish & Steak · Dinner in a private room near Union Station

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What's on during your trip

Enter your dates to see the games, conferences and holidays happening while you're in Toronto. Schedules go as far ahead as teams and organizers have published them, and we add more daily.

  1. Mon Oct 197:30 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs SharksNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  2. Wed Oct 217:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs BullsNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  3. Thu Oct 227:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs RangersNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  4. Wed Oct 287:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs MagicNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  5. Wed Oct 287:30 PM
    GameToronto FC vs D.C. UnitedMLS · BMO Field
  6. Fri Oct 307:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs MagicNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  7. Tue Nov 37:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs MammothNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  8. Sat Nov 77:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs CanadiensNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  9. Sun Nov 87:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs DevilsNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  10. Mon Nov 97:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs GrizzliesNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  11. Tue Nov 107:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs AvalancheNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  12. Wed Nov 117:00 PM
    GameRaptors vs CelticsNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  13. Thu Nov 127:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs WildNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  14. Sat Nov 147:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs OilersNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  15. Sun Nov 156:00 PM
    GameRaptors vs KnicksNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  16. Tue Nov 177:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs KnicksNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  17. Wed Nov 187:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs WizardsNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  18. Fri Dec 25All day
    HolidayChristmas DayMany restaurants are closed. Check before booking.
  19. Thu Dec 31All day
    HolidayNew Year's EveSet menus and higher minimums. Private rooms book out early.
  20. Fri Jan 1All day
    HolidayNew Year's DayMany restaurants are closed or open late.

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How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Planning a work trip to Toronto: common questions

Which Toronto restaurants have a private room for a client dinner?

Nobu Toronto (Entertainment District): 8–10 in the Tasting Room; private room for up to 26. Riley's Fish & Steak (155 Wellington St W): Private room up to 40; full buyouts available. e11even (Steps from Scotiabank Arena): Private room up to 80.

What can a large work group do together in Toronto?

BATL Axe Throwing: Coached axe throwing with a round-robin tournament, a licensed bar and food platters. Works for any fitness level. SPIN Toronto: Ping pong social club with 12 tables, a bar and food. They'll set up a tournament for your group. Steam Whistle Roundhouse: Guided beer tasting at a historic brewery, a short walk from the convention centre. Also hosts team dinners.

Where can we eat near the Metro Toronto Convention Centre?

Nobu Toronto (Entertainment District · steps from the convention centre). Riley's Fish & Steak (155 Wellington St W · steps from Union Station). e11even (Steps from Scotiabank Arena). CN Tower EdgeWalk (CN Tower · next to the convention centre).

Are there home games in Toronto during my trip?

Upcoming home games: Maple Leafs vs Sharks, Mon Oct 19 at 7:30 PM (Scotiabank Arena); Raptors vs Bulls, Wed Oct 21 at 7:30 PM (Scotiabank Arena); Maple Leafs vs Rangers, Thu Oct 22 at 7:00 PM (Scotiabank Arena); Raptors vs Magic, Wed Oct 28 at 7:30 PM (Scotiabank Arena). The Toronto page lists every home game for the next six months.

How far ahead should we book a group dinner in Toronto?

Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.

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