Best Toronto Restaurants & Bars for Large Groups (2026)
Group dinners, private rooms, beer halls and activity nights
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Getting 12 people to agree on dinner is hard enough. The restaurant shouldn't be the difficult part. The best group spots give you somewhere to settle, a food-and-drink plan that makes sense and enough clarity that the organizer can enjoy the night too.
These picks cover a dinner for eight, a birthday for 20 and a buyout for 200, across downtown, Yorkville, Koreatown, the West End and Leslieville. Some are best for staying at one table, others for moving around. That difference matters more than the size of the building.
Best Toronto Restaurants and Bars for Large Groups at a Glance
| Venue | Area | Largest group | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terroni Adelaide | Old Town | 130 (Sala da Pranzo) | Sit-down dinner |
| Canoe | Financial District | 135 seated (weekend buyout) | Sit-down dinner |
| Miku Toronto | Harbourfront | 24 (Kimura room) | Sit-down dinner |
| Pearl Harbourfront | Harbourfront | 250 seated (whole restaurant) | Sit-down dinner |
| Cluny Bistro | Distillery District | 64 seated | Sit-down dinner |
| Tinuno | St. James Town | By inquiry | Sit-down dinner |
| Tabule Riverside | Riverside | By inquiry | Sit-down dinner |
| Nodo Leslieville | Leslieville | 40 seated | Sit-down dinner |
| Gusto 101 | King West | 200 (buyout) | Sit-down dinner |
| Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen | King West | 90 seated (buyout) | Sit-down dinner |
| Lee | Fashion District | 180 seated (buyout) | Sit-down dinner |
| PAI | Entertainment District and Yonge–Eglinton | By inquiry | Sit-down dinner |
| STK Toronto | Yorkville | 325 (full venue) | Sit-down dinner |
| Adrak Yorkville | Yorkville | 30 (Memsahibs) | Sit-down dinner |
| Daldongnae Koreatown | Koreatown | By inquiry | Sit-down dinner |
| PIANO PIANO Harbord | Harbord Village | 40 (Cantina) | Sit-down dinner |
| RASA | Harbord Village | By inquiry | Sit-down dinner |
| DaiLo | Little Italy | By inquiry | Sit-down dinner |
| Trapezi by Mamakas | Ossington | 55 standing | Sit-down dinner |
| Barque Smokehouse | Roncesvalles | Buyout by inquiry | Sit-down dinner |
| The Carbon Bar | Old Town | 250 standing (buyout) | Drinks and food |
| CRAFT Beer Market | Financial District | 20 by reservation, more by inquiry | Drinks and food |
| Amsterdam BrewHouse | Harbourfront | By inquiry | Drinks and food |
| Steam Whistle | Roundhouse Park | 600 (event spaces) | Drinks and food |
| WVRST | King West and Union Station | 180 (Union) | Drinks and food |
| The Drake | West Queen West | By inquiry | Drinks and food |
| The Rhino | Parkdale | 50 (semi-private) | Drinks and food |
| Left Field Brewery | Liberty Village | By inquiry | Drinks and food |
| Bandit Brewery | Dundas West | 24 by reservation | Drinks and food |
| Henderson Brewing | Junction Triangle | 40+ by event inquiry | Drinks and food |
| The Ballroom, John Street | Entertainment District | 800 (full venue) | Activity night |
| SPIN Toronto | King West | 20 (party package) | Activity night |
| GRETA Toronto | King West | 20 (top package) | Activity night |
| The Golden Pigeon | Cabbagetown | 160 (buyout) | Activity night |
| Track & Field | Little Italy | 40 (The Palms) | Activity night |
| Bar Mordecai | Dundas West | 20 (karaoke room) | Activity night |
Toronto Restaurants for Large Groups: Group Dinners and Private Rooms
Sit-down dinners, from a long table for 10 to a private room for 40 or a whole-restaurant buyout. Book early for Friday and Saturday nights in November and December.
Planning a holiday party? Chubby's and Cluny are both in our guide to Toronto's most festive Christmas restaurants.
Terroni Adelaide
57 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1K6, Canada
The 1852 courthouse gives you room to grow: the Cantina wine cellar sits beside the old holding cells, and the Santo Stefano pizza keeps a mixed table happy. Details: Ufficio 16, Cantina 40, Sala da Pranzo 130, Il Covo 70 standing. No outside cakes.
Canoe
66 Wellington St W 54th floor, Toronto, ON M5K 1E9, Canada
Fifty-four floors up, the view does half the work, and the room feels like an occasion before anyone orders. Details: West 24 seated (20 with AV), East 30, combined 54, weekend buyout 135 seated or 202 reception. events@oliverbonacini.com or 416-364-1211.
Miku Toronto
10 Bay St. #105, Toronto, ON M5J 2R8, Canada
Flame-seared oshi sushi gives the table something to pass around, and the Kimura room's hand-painted murals make it feel like more than a meeting. Details: Kimura seats 24. A 20% service charge applies at six or more. event@mikutoronto.com for private dining, info@mikutoronto.com for groups.
Pearl Harbourfront
207 Queens Quay W #200, Toronto, ON M5J 1A7, Canada
Dim sum runs daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., which makes this the easy daytime choice for three generations. Details: Second floor of Queen's Quay Terminal, 250 seated for the whole restaurant. Call 416-203-1233 or 416-203-1235.
Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie
35 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada
The Distillery District sets the mood before anyone sits down, and the retractable wall lets the room grow with your list. Details: East 24 seated or 32 standing, West 40 or 48, combined 64 or 80. Inquire through Distillery Events, 416-203-2363.
Tinuno
31 Howard St, Toronto, ON M4X 1J6, Canada
Kamayan is built for a crowd: dinner arrives on banana leaves and everyone eats with their hands. It's small, so book early and be honest about your number. Details: 31 Howard Street, booked through OpenTable. Call ahead for anything larger than a table or two.
Tabule Riverside
810 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H6, Canada
Warak enab, kubbe and a long list of vegetable dishes mean nobody has to work around a meat-heavy set menu. Details: Dining room, private party and corporate bookings through OpenTable, or call 416-465-2500. The garden patio is seasonal.
Nodo Leslieville
1192 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1L4, Canada
The whole upstairs can be yours here, with brick, beams and a farmhouse table in the private room. Details: Private room 14, second floor 40 seated or 50-plus standing, group dining packages available. nodo@nodoleslieville.ca or 416-792-4196.
Gusto 101
101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3, Canada
A converted garage on Portland with a busy main room, and dinner here feels like the start of the night. Details: Non-private tables for 10–25, wine cellar 20, rooftop or full buyout 40–200. Groups of 10 or more need a set menu and minimum spend. events@gusto101.com.
Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen
104 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2, Canada
The jerk pit perfumes the whole townhouse, and the rum cocktails take care of the rest. Details: Party table 10–20 (not private), private room 12 seated or 40 cocktail, half second floor 30, full second floor 45, whole restaurant 90 seated or 120 cocktail. Book through the group form.
Lee
497 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Y3, Canada
Susur Lee's cheeseburger spring rolls and Singapore slaw are reason enough, and the room options go well past a single table. Details: Private Room 30, curtained Nook 40, South Dining Room 85, buyout 180 seated or 250 standing. Parties of 12 or more email events@susur.com.
PAI
18 Duncan St, Toronto, ON M5H 3G8, Canada
Northern Thai cooking that keeps a table busy, with khao soi the obvious order. Downtown has the energy; Uptown suits anyone meeting at Yonge and Eglinton. Details: Downtown 12+ email party@paitoronto.com, with 72 hours' notice. Uptown 11+ email uptown@paitoronto.com.
STK Toronto
153 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 0B4, Canada
Yorkville's big-night steakhouse, with private rooms and a family-style option for groups. Details: Candy Barr and Tempest Storm seat 16 each, or 32 together. Bistro and Lounge 30 seated or 60 reception, full venue 325. Under 30 can book direct; otherwise call 833-785-3887.
Adrak Yorkville
138 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2H6, Canada
Elevated Indian cooking with a proper private room, which is rarer than it should be. Note the dining room is for guests 10 and up. Details: Memsahibs holds 8–30 with set menus. Groups of seven or more email info@adrakyorkville.ca.
Daldongnae Koreatown
658 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1K9, Canada
Korean barbecue is a group activity with dinner included, and this Bloor Street room serves until the small hours. Details: Parties of seven or more call 416-901-2820 or email reservations@daldongnaebbq.com. Open daily from noon to 2 a.m., kitchen until 1 a.m.
PIANO PIANO Harbord
88 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G5, Canada
Pizza, pasta and a family-style menu keep ordering easy, and the room looks like a party before you arrive. Details: The private Cantina holds up to 40. The Play the Hits family-style dinner is $75 per person. Use the events page or call the events line, 416-929-7788.
RASA
196 Robert St, Toronto, ON M5S 2K7, Canada
The small-group pick, for friends who want to order across the menu, starting with the Rasa Burger. Details: Parties of seven or more go through events@rasabar.ca, which also handles private events. It's a dinner, not a place to mingle.
DaiLo
503 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5, Canada
Nick Liu's mix of Hakka roots and French technique gives adventurous eaters plenty to pass around, starting with the brown wontons. Details: Email office@dailoto.com for groups and special events rather than the regular booking system.
Trapezi by Mamakas
88 Ossington Ave Second Floor, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4, Canada
A private upstairs room above Koukla, built around one long Greek table, so the night belongs to your group. Details: 28 at one table, 32 at two, 55 standing. Room fee varies by day and time; cake plating is $60 and corkage $50. Enter by the Humbert Street side door. events@trapezi.ca.
Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M3, Canada
The Meet Meat Platter feeds four to six for $168, which makes the math easy, and kids eat free Sunday to Thursday with a $40 adult spend. Details: Dine-in only for the kids' deal. Large parties and full buyouts through smoke@barque.ca.
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Toronto Bars for Large Groups: Beer Halls, Breweries and Pubs
Beer halls, brewery taprooms and pubs for groups that would rather drink, snack and move around than sit through three courses. Several have kitchens good enough to make a night of it.
For a seasonal round, see Toronto's Christmas bars and holiday pop-ups, though most cap tables at six.
The Carbon Bar
99 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1S1, Canada
The Green Room is what most group bars can't offer: a fully private upstairs room with its own wine bar and server. Details: Green Room 28 seated or 40 standing, Chef's Table 12, semi-private Lounge, buyout 250 standing. reservations@thecarbonbar.ca or 416-947-7000.
CRAFT Beer Market Toronto
1 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON M5C 2V9, Canada
It's a block from the subway with 100-plus beers on tap, so nobody has far to travel from the office. Details: Indoor reservations up to 20; larger groups use the form for the Raised Dining Room or mezzanines. No room fee, but minimums can apply before tax and tip.
Amsterdam BrewHouse
South Building, 245 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2K9, Canada
Four patios and a big room on the lake make it the waterfront pick, and the brewpub menu suits a group that won't all want the same thing. Details: Book through the event inquiry form and ask for indoor space from fall to spring.
Steam Whistle Kitchen & Taproom
255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9, Canada
A brewery in the old railway roundhouse gives visitors a landmark to aim for, and the Kitchen turns a beer into a meal. Details: Reservations@steamwhistle.ca for large tables, events@steamwhistle.ca for spaces from 10 to 600. Walk-ins only for three hours before home baseball games.
WVRST
Upstairs on, 609 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M5, Canada
Beer-hall tables and sausages mean nobody has to commit to three courses. Pick King West if the night continues, Union Station if everyone's catching a train. Details: King West holds up to 140 upstairs, Union up to 180 on the lower level. Use the events form, or call Union at 416-283-3251.
The Drake
1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3, Canada
Dinner, a rooftop and a basement stage under one roof, so the plan can change without anyone calling a cab. Details: Parties of eight or more get one bill with 20% gratuity. Large groups email specialevents@thedrake.ca. A dinner booking doesn't include ticketed shows.
The Rhino
1249 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L5, Canada
A proper Parkdale pub, with two pool tables in the Oak Room and free parking out back. Details: Semi-private sections hold up to 50. An 18% gratuity applies to parties over eight. reservations@therhino.ca. The Grove upstairs is a separate private venue.
Left Field Brewery, Liberty Village
40 Hanna Ave Ste G1, Toronto, ON M6K 1A5, Canada
The baseball theme keeps it playful, and the full kitchen means nobody has to leave to eat. Details: For larger groups, call 416-350-1958 rather than splitting into online bookings. This is the Hanna Avenue location.
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6R 1X1, Canada
You can book a real table for up to 24 without talking to anyone about a rental, which is rare at this size. Details: Reservations through Libro for 2–24. The patio is winterized from November to April. Rentals: venuerental@banditbrewery.ca.
Henderson Brewing
128A Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 0C6, Canada
Pizza, snacks and a Sterling Road taproom for the low-key part of a birthday. Details: Groups of six or more email info@hendersonbrewing.com; 40 or more use the events inquiry. Outside food isn't allowed. Check the taproom calendar, since private events can close it.
Group Activities in Toronto: Bowling, Karaoke and Games
When half the group doesn't know the other half, give them something to do. Bowling, ping-pong, karaoke, arcade games and bocce handle the icebreaking. Check age rules before you invite anyone: GRETA and Track & Field are 19+.
The Ballroom, John Street
145 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E4, Canada
The easiest answer here for a big number, because the rooms come with their own bars and lanes. Details: Turkey Bar 90 with two lanes, Check In Bar 100 with seven, main floor 200, full venue 800. events@theballroom.ca. Dining over eight, call 647-366-7890; dining doesn't include bowling.
SPIN Toronto
461 King St W Lower Level, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4, Canada
Ping-pong keeps people moving, so nobody gets stuck at one end of the table all night. Details: Online tables take up to 10, party packages cover 4–20, and the events team handles anything larger. Book for everyone coming, including people who won't play.
GRETA Toronto
590 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2, Canada
An arcade bar for the birthday that should feel like a night out, not a reservation. It's 19+. Details: Group bookings start at six. Optional packages run $350 for six, $650 for 12 and $1,250 for 20, with game cards and the line skipped. A guest list spot isn't a table.
The Golden Pigeon BeerHall
424 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M5A 3A2, Canada
Shuffleboard, skeeball, pinball and darts sort out the awkward first hour when not everyone knows each other. Details: 120 seats inside, 40 on the patio, buyouts any day. Over 12, email management@goldenpigeonbar.com. Closed Mondays.
Track & Field
582 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B3, Canada
Bocce and shuffleboard give a group a reason to mix, especially when several friend circles are meeting for the first time. It's 19+. Details: The Palms upstairs holds about 40; lanes are $45 an hour and don't include a table. At 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Palms joins Hail Mary, the upstairs party bar.
Bar Mordecai
1272 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X7, Canada
Cocktails downstairs and a private karaoke room mean the icebreaker takes care of itself. Details: Three rooms hold 12 ($60 plus $30 per person, two hours), one holds 20 ($200 plus $45 per person, three hours), with 20% gratuity. Bar groups of nine or more email hello@barmordecai.com.
How to Choose by Group Size
| Group size | Start here |
|---|---|
| 8–12 | Daldongnae Koreatown, RASA, PAI, Bandit, The Carbon Bar's Chef's Table |
| 13–24 | Gusto's wine cellar, Canoe West, Miku's Kimura room, Terroni's Ufficio, STK's private rooms, Bar Mordecai, Chubby's party table |
| 25–40 | Trapezi, The Carbon Bar's Green Room, Lee's Private Room, Adrak, Cluny West, Terroni's Cantina, Nodo, The Palms at Track & Field |
| 41–100 | The Rhino, Canoe East and West, Cluny's full room, Lee's South Dining Room, Chubby's whole restaurant, The Ballroom's Turkey Bar or Check In Bar |
| 100 or more | Terroni's Sala da Pranzo, Canoe on weekends, Lee, Gusto, Pearl, STK, Steam Whistle, The Ballroom |
Separate the set menu from the minimum. A set menu is what the food costs. A minimum is what the group commits to spending. Gusto requires both at 10 or more, and CRAFT can apply a minimum even with no room fee.
Put the payment plan in the invitation. The Drake puts eight or more on one bill with 20% gratuity. The Rhino adds 18% over eight, and Miku adds 20% at six or more.
Ask about the cake. Terroni doesn't allow outside cakes, Trapezi charges $60 to plate one, and GRETA waives its fee with a party package.
Smaller table? For two, see our Toronto date night restaurants. For a late finish, our late-night food guide lists the kitchens open past midnight.
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