The Rooftop at the Broadview Hotel is the east end's view move: a 360 glass facade, a pyramidal skylight, a terrace over the skyline and the Don River, Top 40 on Friday and Saturday, and no cover. Here's the honest rundown, plus the free guestlist so you lock your spot.
The sceneWhat it's actually like
The Rooftop trades the bottle-popping crush for one of the best views in Toronto. Up top of the historic Broadview Hotel, you get a 360 glass facade, an airy indoor space and an outdoor terrace looking over the skyline and the Don River. It's classy but relaxed: stylish room, good drinks, Top 40 keeping it lively, the kind of spot that works for a date, a celebration or a night out with friends.
This isn't a sweaty late-night dance floor. It's a view-first rooftop bar where the room and the skyline do the heavy lifting. Come for the setting, the drinks and the vibe, and you'll get exactly what it promises.
Quick factsKnow before you go
The Rooftop Fridays & Saturdays
Two nights up top with the city laid out below. Here's what each weekend looks like.
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Get on The Rooftop guestlist or reserve a table
Free guestlist smooths your entry. Send your name and headcount ahead since a reservation is the surest way in on a busy night, then check in under your name at the door. Want a table on the terrace? Pick a table reservation below and we'll sort it. Heads up: the guestlist closes at 10pm, so don't leave it late.
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The Rooftop Toronto: the full review
Address & location
The Rooftop is part of the Broadview Hotel at 106 Broadview Ave (M4M 2G1), south of Queen East and east of Carlaw, in a well-known east-end pocket. The west side gets more nightlife attention, but the Broadview's rooftop is proof the east end has its own gems.
The room
It's spacious and airy, with both an indoor space under the pyramidal skylight and an outdoor terrace, so there's plenty of room to relax. The atmosphere is classy but calm, and the view of the Toronto skyline and the Don River is one of the best in the city.
Who's there
A crowd of young professionals who come for the mix of good drinks, the room and the company. It pulls people who want a stylish, refined night rather than a packed dance floor. Locals and visitors both, drawn by the view as much as anything.
What's great
- The view. One of the best rooftop views in Toronto, skyline and Don River, day or night.
- The room. A 360 glass facade and pyramidal skylight make the space itself an event, perfect for special occasions.
- No cover. No fee to get in, so your money goes to drinks and the experience.
What to know going in
- It's view-first, not a club. Top 40 keeps it lively, but this is a rooftop bar, not a late-night dance floor.
- The streets get busy. Broadview, Dundas East and Queen East can clog with traffic, so plan your ride.
Move like you know
- Reserve a table ahead. For a seated experience, get in early, since the kitchen's last seating runs earlier in the evening.
- Come for the view at golden hour, then stay as it shifts into the night.
- The menu covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free, and dishes can skip pork or nuts, so most groups are covered.
The music
The Rooftop plays Top 40, keeping the room fun and upbeat without turning it into a full club night. The music sets the mood and lets the view stay the star, whether you're there to unwind or to celebrate.
What to wear
Dress code is casual to smart casual, so you can come comfortable whether you're stopping by for a quick drink or staying for the evening. The flexible code keeps everyone at ease. Dress neat and you'll fit right in.
Cover
There's no cover to enter The Rooftop, so you put your money toward the drinks and the view instead of the door. That makes it an easy call for a stylish evening without an entry fee.
Age limit
You must be 19+ to visit. Ontario drinking age, so bring valid photo ID. It keeps the room grown and the atmosphere refined.
Tables & reservations
The Rooftop doesn't run booth and bottle service, which fits its more casual, view-first vibe. What it does do well is a relaxed seated experience, so a table reservation is the move on a busy night. Drinks run cocktails $12-22 and beer $11-13. Drop your date and headcount in the form and we'll help line up your table.
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