Elysian Lounge is North York's upscale hookah lounge: velvet seating, gold accents, cocktails and shisha, with Top 40 and throwbacks kept low enough to talk over. It's a lounge, not a nightclub. Here's the honest rundown, plus the reservation link.
The sceneWhat it's actually like
Elysian is built for a relaxed night out with a touch of class. The room is stylish and calm: velvet chairs, gold accents, soft lighting and a ceiling done up with flowers. It is intimate, more for conversation, cocktails and hookah than dancing crowds. People come for the drinks, the shisha and the atmosphere, not loud music and a packed floor.
This is the move when you want grown-up and easy, not chaos. A date night, a small group, a low-key celebration. The crowd is clean and the service is solid. If you want a nightclub, this is not it. If you want a calm, upscale lounge with a real cocktail list, it lands.
Quick factsKnow before you go
Inside Elysian
Velvet, gold and soft light. A calm, upscale lounge built for cocktails and shisha.
Book ahead
Reserve a table at Elysian
Because the room is small and intimate, a reservation is the smart move, especially on a busy night. Book a table, show up, and skip the wait for good seating. Want hookah and a cocktail flight with your group? Lock the table first.
The honest reviewElysian Lounge Toronto: the full review
Address & location
Elysian is at 134 Millwick Dr, North York (M9L 1Y6), north of Steeles Avenue West and east of Islington. It is out of the downtown core, so it runs quieter and easier to drive to, with parking nearby. A good pick when you want something calmer than a downtown room. Lots fill on weekends, so plan ahead.
The room
Not big, and that is the point. The small size makes it feel intimate and personal, comfortable and upscale at once. Velvet seating, gold accents and a flower-decked ceiling set the mood. Great for smaller groups, date nights and anyone who wants a relaxed setting with a little class.
Who's there
A grown, easygoing crowd out for a refined night. People come for the hookah, the cocktails and the calm atmosphere, not a party-heavy scene. Celebrating something or just out for a low-key night, the mix of casual and upscale fits either.
What's great
- The atmosphere. Stylish and calm, a genuinely relaxing spot to settle in with friends.
- The drink list. Wide, from mocktails and cocktails to premium whiskey and cognac, plus a full hookah menu.
- Food to match. Small plates, salads, sides and mains built to go with cocktails and shisha.
What to know going in
- It's small. The intimacy is a feature, but it may not suit large groups or a party-heavy night.
- Arrive early or book. For the best seating on a busy night, get there early or reserve ahead.
The music
The music is a mix of today's Top 40 and throwbacks people know and love. The volume sits just right: loud enough to enjoy, soft enough to talk over. It sets a fun, upbeat tone without turning the room into a club. It keeps the night lively without ever feeling overwhelming, which is exactly what a lounge should do.
What to wear
No strict dress code, but most people go smart-casual or upscale. You do not need a suit or a dress, but skip the super-casual stuff like sweatpants and flip-flops. Clean sneakers, nice jeans and a fitted shirt or dress will have you fitting right in.
Drinks, food & hookah
The menu is wide. Mocktails run about $12.99 to $15.99, cocktails about $14.99 to $23.99, with wine, whiskey and other spirits like rum, gin, vodka, tequila and cognac climbing higher into premium territory. Beer ranges roughly $7.99 to $74.99. The kitchen does small plates, salads, sides and mains made to pair with both cocktails and hookah, so you can sit down, take your time and make a night of it.
Age limit
Everyone has to be 19 or older, since both alcohol and hookah are served. Bring real ID. It is a legal requirement, so the door will check.
