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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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.
155 Wellington St W · steps from Union Station
Steak and seafood chophouse built for corporate hosting, with a private dining room and full buyouts.
St. Regis · Financial District
Grand room high above the Financial District, with a private second-floor loft for dinners.
150 King St W, Financial District
Relaxed and dependable, with a menu that works for everyone. A good default when the group is big and mixed.
York St, Maple Leaf Square, steps from Scotiabank Arena · about 10 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The pregame dinner next to Scotiabank Arena. A second-floor private room and a large main dining room make it easy to feed a big group before puck drop.
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.
Port Lands · 33 Villiers St
Coached axe throwing with a round-robin tournament, a licensed bar and food platters. Works for any fitness level.
461 King St W, King West
Ping pong social club with 12 tables, a bar and food. They'll set up a tournament for your group.
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.
Base of the CN Tower
Brewery tour in the historic John Street Roundhouse, a short walk from the convention centre. Its event halls host group dinners and receptions.
Casa Loma · Midtown
Escape room puzzles inside a historic castle. Good for teams that like a problem to solve.
TD Bank Tower, 54th floor · Financial District · about 11 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Contemporary Canadian cooking on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, with some of the best views in the city. Two private rooms make it a classic for client dinners.
Shangri-La Toronto, University Ave · about 10 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Upscale Cantonese from the Hong Kong group, inside the Shangri-La. Known for its applewood-roasted Peking duck.
CIBC Square, 81 Bay St · about 13 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Long-running Toronto steakhouse, open since 2007 and now on the fourth floor of CIBC Square. Dry-aged steaks, a big raw bar and a strong wine list.
Bisha Hotel, Blue Jays Way · Entertainment District · about 8 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Modern Japanese with Korean flavours from chef Akira Back, on the second floor of the Bisha Hotel. A polished room close to the convention centre.
Bay & Adelaide · Financial District · about 15 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Greek seafood house with fish flown in from the Mediterranean and a market display to choose from. Large semi-private rooms suit big groups.
King St W at Metro Hall · about 6 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Aburi sushi and modern Japanese from the team behind Miku. Set gozen and sushi lunches keep a working lunch moving.
Brookfield Place, Bay & Front · about 12 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cooking in a big, bold room. Bento boxes and lunch sets work best for a less formal meeting.
CIBC Square, 81 Bay St · about 13 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The bistro offshoot of chef Patrick Kriss's Aloette, steps from Union Station. Burgers, fried chicken and salads served fast enough for a weekday lunch.
333 Bay St · Financial District · about 15 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
New Japanese steakhouse built around an open robata grill, serving Wagyu from Kobe and Himeji. Weekday lunch adds quicker dishes.
The Ritz-Carlton, 181 Wellington St W · about 4 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The Ritz-Carlton's Italian restaurant, a Forbes Four-Star pick, a few minutes from the convention centre. Breakfast is served every morning.
Fairmont Royal York, Front St W · across from Union Station · about 7 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The Fairmont Royal York's brasserie, with a breakfast buffet each morning. Small private rooms make it easy to keep a breakfast meeting private.
Fairmont Royal York, Front St W · across from Union Station · about 7 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Art Deco cocktail bar off the Royal York lobby, ranked sixth on Canada's 100 Best Bars in 2025. Famous for its Birdbath Martini.
Shangri-La Toronto, University Ave · about 10 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
A 90-seat living-room-style lounge with two-storey windows and live piano. Easy to find a corner to talk after dinner.
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Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.
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 (York St, Maple Leaf Square, steps from Scotiabank Arena): Above E11even private dining room, 1,100 sq ft on the second floor (capacity on request). Private events for 12+ guests, up to 200. Large group reservations for 13 to 20. Canoe (TD Bank Tower, 54th floor): West room seats 24, East room seats 30; together they seat 54. Main dining room tables take up to 12. Mott 32 (Shangri-La Toronto, University Ave): Four second-floor private rooms for 10 to 16; the walls open to join them.
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: Brewery tour in the historic John Street Roundhouse, a short walk from the convention centre. Its event halls host group dinners and receptions.
Nobu Toronto (Entertainment District · steps from the convention centre). Riley's Fish & Steak (155 Wellington St W · steps from Union Station). e11even (York St, Maple Leaf Square, steps from Scotiabank Arena · about 10 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre). CN Tower EdgeWalk (CN Tower · next to the convention centre).
Upcoming home games: Maple Leafs vs Canadiens, Sat Nov 7 at 7:00 PM (Scotiabank Arena); Maple Leafs vs Devils, Sun Nov 8 at 7:00 PM (Scotiabank Arena); Raptors vs Grizzlies, Mon Nov 9 at 7:30 PM (Scotiabank Arena); Maple Leafs vs Avalanche, Tue Nov 10 at 7:00 PM (Scotiabank Arena). The Toronto page lists every home game for the next six months.
IDS Toronto 2027 (Interior Design Show): Jan 21–24, 2027 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6. Our advice is to book private rooms by December 10, 2026. PDAC 2027: Mar 7–10, 2027 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Fairmont Royal York. Our advice is to book private rooms by January 10, 2027.
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.