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Aura

Bar

#22 of 262 Bar venues in Toronto
#14 of 149 Outdoor Space venues in Toronto
  19 reviews  â€“ 
686 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4M 1G9 –
South Riverdale, Toronto, ON
From C$300
hire fee + per person
Up to 44
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
European
cuisine
Parking not available
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Excellent communication - 5/5
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Venue overview

Sophisticated cocktail bar in Toronto’s Riverside area, known for its craft cocktails, cozy ambiance, and stylish heated back patio. Ideal for intimate celebrations, casual parties, or private events with DJs and personalized music setups.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Aura

Entire Venue at Aura

Entire Venue
Bar
·
Whole venue
44 seats
60 standing
Aura is known for its warm and cozy ambiance and carefully refined craft cocktails, this downtown space is an inviting and serene hideaway at the end of a stressful day. Aura's year round back patio is a favourite among its customers, with tropical plants, mythical graffiti, natural light and a candlelit atmosphere.
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from C$50 per person
Enquire now
Patio at Aura

Patio
Terrace
·
Private space
25 seats
35 standing
Aura's patio is a tropical paradise in the heart of the city, featuring a picturesque graffiti wall, tropical plants, abundant natural light and a romantic candlelit atmosphere. This space is ideal for small, intimate wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, corporate parties, meetings and small workshops/seminars
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from C$50 per person
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

MR
Megan R.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 50 guests · May 2023 · Entire Venue

Aura was an incredible venue! Staff was friendly and welcoming, very accommodating, the space was perfectly laid out for my guests and we loved the drinks! Thank you!

No negatives! Everything was fantastic

5.0
JP
Jessica P.
Verified review
Corporate Party · 70 guests · December 2022 · Entire Venue

A beautiful, intimate venue with a sexy vibe. Great cocktails and very tasty apps! Highly recommend.

4.8
MO
Mary O.
Verified review
Event Space · 50 guests · August 2022 · Entire Venue

Friendly staff and perfect venue for our event

5.0
GC
Gage C.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · July 2022 · Patio

Incredible communication; responsive and prompt. Very accommodating; our original venue fell through at the last minute and we were able to book the patio here for the next day. The service was amazing; We had a dedicated person taking drink orders and two bartenders available to our group of around 30 guests. The space is beautiful, nicely decorated and covered in case of rain. It was a bit hot early in the evening even with the fans but became quite comfortable as the night progressed. All in all, a fantastic experience at Aura, highly recommend.

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$2500 hire fee + per person
Patio
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee + per person
Monday
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$300 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$1500 hire fee + per person
Patio
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$300 hire fee + per person
Tuesday
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$300 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$1500 hire fee + per person
Patio
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$300 hire fee + per person
Wednesday
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$300 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$1500 hire fee + per person
Patio
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$300 hire fee + per person
Thursday
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$300 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$1500 hire fee + per person
Patio
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$300 hire fee + per person
Friday
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$2500 hire fee + per person
Patio
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee + per person
Saturday
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$2500 hire fee + per person
Patio
1:00 pm – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee + per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 60
standing
Up to 44
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
External catering allowed
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Aura

Aura is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Aura is a bar and cocktail lounge located in Riverside / Queen and Broadview, Toronto, Ontario.

An inviting and serene hideaway at the end of a stressful day, this downtown space is known for its friendly ambiance and carefully crafted cocktails.

Feel welcome to plan your next event with us!

FAQ

Yes, custom cocktails can be created for an event, but open-bar packages aren't offered.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At Aura, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

Aura does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Aura:

  • Entire Venue hosting 45 guests: C$5011.60
  • Patio hosting 20 guests: C$1542.90

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Aura is located at 686 Queen Street East, in South Riverdale, Toronto, ON.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Megan rated it 5/5 stars
    'Aura was an incredible venue! Staff was friendly and welcoming, very accommodating, the space was perfectly laid out for my guests and we loved the drinks! Thank you!'

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