The Lodge

Location Categories: Nightlife PubLocation Tags: Mixed Pop & Charts

Gay bar · Toronto Church-Wellesley Village

Small, relaxed gay bar on the corner of Church and Maitland, popular with locals for drinks, snacks and pop nights.

  • ★ 4.7 on Google (94)
  • Pop DJs
Address
518a Church St
M4Y 2C8 Toronto
Crowd
mixed, many regulars
Facilities
Cocktails, nachos and small plates, pop DJ sets, occasional drag
Location
Church St at Maitland St, next to O’Grady’s

What makes The Lodge special

The Lodge is seen as a more laid-back alternative to the big dance bars in the Village. Guests especially praise the bar staff by name, the nachos and the large cocktails. It is more a bar for talking than for partying until morning.

A good fit if you …

  • are looking for a relaxed bar to pre-drink
  • like a friendly bar team

Not ideal if you …

  • want a big club night
Our tip:Opening hours are not reliably listed in the guides, so check Instagram.

Contact

Instagram@thelodgebarto

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (updated 21 Aug 2026), GayOut (Google 4.7 from 94 reviews), Out x Out 2026. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.

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