Toronto packs its game day venues into the few blocks around Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre, then spreads the rest across the neighborhoods that adopt one team or one club. The difference between a good Toronto sports bar and a great one is rarely the count of TVs. It is whether the sound goes on for the Leafs or the Raptors, whether you can get in on a playoff night, and whether the crowd is partisan or just passing through. These ten get those things right.
Arena District Megascreens
These are the big downtown rooms built around Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre, with the screen counts and the crowds to match a Leafs or Raptors night.
01
Real Sports Bar & Grill
Maple Leaf Square$$$199 TVs / 39-foot screen
Steps from Scotiabank Arena, Real Sports runs a 39 foot HD screen plus 199 additional TVs, which has earned it a name as one of the best sports bars in North America. The sound goes on for the Leafs and Raptors, and the room turns into an overflow arena on a playoff night.
Game day tip: Book well ahead for any Leafs or Raptors playoff game, when the room sells out fast.
02
The Rec Room
Roundhouse$$80+ screens / Arcade
Just steps from the CN Tower, The Rec Room pairs more than 80 screens with a full arcade, VR and live entertainment, so you can watch the game and play between periods. It is built for groups who want more than a seat and a screen.
Game day tip: Good for a mixed group on a Saturday, with the game on the big screens and games on the floor.
03
Fox on John
Entertainment District$$Open to 2am / All teams
A gastropub steps from both Rogers Centre and Scotiabank Arena, Fox on John runs big screens for Blue Jays home runs, Leafs face-offs and Raptors buzzer beaters, and it keeps the energy and the kitchen going until 2am. The location makes it an easy pre-game or post-game stop.
Game day tip: Handy after a downtown game, when it stays busy and open late.
04
The Pint Public House
Entertainment District$$Beside Rogers Centre / Patio
Right beside Rogers Centre, The Pint pours Caesars and local brews and serves housemade wings to one of the most conveniently located game day crowds in the city. The patio is the draw on a summer Blue Jays afternoon.
Game day tip: Grab a patio table before a Blue Jays day game, when the pre-game crowd arrives early.
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Supporter Pubs and Partisan Crowds
When the club matters more than the menu, these rooms turn a fixture into a proper event with a crowd that picked a side a long time ago.
05
Scotland Yard Pub
The Esplanade$$Spurs hub / Independent since 1978
A proudly independent institution on The Esplanade since 1978, Scotland Yard is the Toronto home of Tottenham supporters and a home away from home for fans from across the pond. It opens early for overseas kickoffs and treats the football as the main event.
Game day tip: Come early for a Premier League morning kickoff, when the Spurs crowd packs in.
06
The Dog and Bear
West Queen West$$British pub / Many screens
On West Queen West, The Dog and Bear is a rowdy British style pub with screens across the room, pub grub and live sport that carries Raptors and Leafs games alongside the football. The crowd is loud and the room leans into the big fixture.
Game day tip: Get there early for a derby or a playoff game, when the screens draw a full house.
07
Brazen Head Irish Pub
Liberty Village$$Irish pub / Football and hockey
The Brazen Head in Liberty Village is a roomy Irish pub with multiple screens, a patio and a steady neighborhood crowd that turns out for football, rugby and hockey. It is the local pick when you want a pint and a screen away from the arena crush.
Game day tip: Good for a relaxed Saturday slate with the football on early and hockey later.
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08
The Loose Moose
Financial District$$Near Union / Sprawling
A short stroll from Union Station, The Loose Moose is a long standing fan favorite with a sprawling space, a massive beer list and screens across multiple rooms. The size means there is usually a seat with a sight line even on a busy night.
Game day tip: A solid walk-in option before a game when the booking only rooms are full.
09
Shoeless Joe's Front Street
Entertainment District$$Front Street / Canadian sports bar
The Front Street flagship of the homegrown Shoeless Joe's chain sits in the Entertainment District with screens through the room and a menu built for a full afternoon of sport. It is a dependable, central choice for any fixture.
Game day tip: Convenient before a Rogers Centre game when you want a sure thing nearby.
10
St. Louis Bar & Grill
Downtown$$Wings / 100% Canadian sports bar
Known coast to coast for its chicken wings and ribs, St. Louis markets itself as a Canadian sports bar and keeps the local teams on the screens with a casual, unfussy room. It is the easy neighborhood pick when the wings matter as much as the game.
Game day tip: Good for a casual weeknight game when you want wings and a screen close to home.
Game Day Questions
Where can I watch the Leafs and Raptors in Toronto?
Real Sports Bar & Grill on Maple Leaf Square is steps from Scotiabank Arena with a 39 foot screen and 199 TVs, and Fox on John keeps Leafs and Raptors games on big screens until 2am. The Loose Moose near Union Station is a reliable walk-in alternative.
Which Toronto bar has the most screens?
Real Sports Bar & Grill runs a 39 foot HD screen plus 199 additional TVs, while The Rec Room near the CN Tower pairs more than 80 screens with an arcade and live entertainment.
Where do Tottenham and football fans watch in Toronto?
Scotland Yard Pub on The Esplanade is the Toronto home of Tottenham supporters and has been independent since 1978, opening early for overseas kickoffs. The Dog and Bear and Brazen Head also carry the football.
Where can I watch the game near Scotiabank Arena?
Real Sports Bar & Grill on Maple Leaf Square and Fox on John in the Entertainment District are both a short walk from Scotiabank Arena, and The Pint Public House sits right beside Rogers Centre.
Our Verdict on Game Day in Toronto
Toronto rewards a little planning. Book ahead for Real Sports on a playoff night, walk in to The Loose Moose or Shoeless Joe's for breadth of coverage, and head to Scotland Yard or The Dog and Bear when you want a crowd that picked a side. The common thread across all ten is simple. They treat the game as the main event, not background noise.
