Craving quirky snack bars, live music venues with cocktails, or the best brewery in Toronto? Hold your horses! There is no need to Google for hours or bombard your friends with questions about the city's best hangouts. We're here with the top cheap bars in Toronto. With over 700 bars and 1,000 pubs, Toronto has enough watering holes to satisfy even the most picky drinkers. From local wineries to trivia bars, there's something for everyone. So, grab your glass of Prosecco (or a pint of beer) and join us as we discover the city's best budget-friendly bars for your next night out! Cheers!
Booking costs of cheap bars average C$2500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Toronto, based on Tagvenue data:
| From C$1200 | to C$5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From C$30 | to C$80 | per person |
| From C$80 | to C$310 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Good Fortune Bar at Good Fortune
in Mount Pleasant West - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘I booked Good Fortune Bar for my 30th and it was truly amazing!’
Entire Space at The Opium Bar
in Little Portugal - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I hosted a surprise for my partner this past weekend. Michael and all the staff at the bar were excellent.’
Entire Venue at PAR BAR Topgolf Swing Suite
in Bay Street Corridor - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I loved everything! Highly recommend to companies with smaller crowds to host their events at Par Bar.’
You'll find cheap bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Toronto, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average C$1200 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 55 and 90 guests | prices average C$2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average C$8000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 550 m from central Toronto, available to book on Tagvenue:
In Toronto, cheap bars are most commonly booked for 35 to 65 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between C$650 and C$1,800. |
User who booked Tropical Themed Space at TacoTaco for 40 guests
said: ‘Great venue. Central location, delicious food, friendly and helpful staff.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between C$1,500 and C$2,500. |
User who booked The Moonlight Lounge at TacoTaco for 50 guests
said: ‘The staff was really supportive and food was wonderful...’ |
| Engagement Party | Usually between C$1,300 and C$3,200. |
User who booked Main Room at Mezcalero for 55 guests
said: ‘Incredible venue, accommodating staff (Tony, Kiana and Will are incredible), and excellent energy all around!’ |
| Networking | Usually between C$450 and C$1,900. |
User who booked Event Space at OEB Liberty Village for 25 guests
said: ‘The staff was helpful and friendly. They helped us to organise the space and everything.’ |
If you're looking for inexpensive places to grab a drink, here are our top picks:
Page last updated in September 2026
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