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Bar and kitchen · 161 Danforth Ave

Eat before the show. Stay for after.

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Find us161 Danforth Ave, one door east of the Danforth Music Hall
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A bar and kitchen, one door east of the Music Hall.

Come early for dinner before the show, stay late for what comes after, or just come for the poutine.

The dining room: green walls, long banquettes and framed posters under warm pendant lights
The Sidebar sign lit over the back bar and its shelves of bottles
A full bar on a busy night, with guests on every stool

161 DanforthToronto ON M4K 1N2. Look for the Music Hall marquee, we are one door east.

  1. BroadviewLine 2
  2. Music Hallabout 3 minutes
  3. Sidebarone door east
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  • Hours
    Hours can change for holidays and private events.
    Monday4 pm to midnight
    Tuesday4 pm to midnight
    Wednesday4 pm to 1 am
    Thursday4 pm to 1 am
    Friday4 pm to 2 am
    Saturday4 pm to 2 am
    Sunday4 pm to midnight
  • By TTC
    Take Line 2 to Broadview station, cross Danforth and walk east on the south side. About 300 m, a four minute walk. Apple Maps
  • Patio
    We have a patio and it opens with the weather. Check Instagram or call before you plan around it.
  • Access
    Tell us what you need when you book, or ring ahead. We will set you up with step-free access where we can, a table with extra room, or a quieter seat. Service animals are always welcome. Read our accessibility page
Danforth Avenue in daylight: the Sidebar front with the Danforth Music Hall box office and marquee right next door
The Music Hall box office, and us, right next door
The Sidebar front with its patio and umbrella, guests sitting outside
The patio, open with the weather

Thirty steps from the show.

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Book a table, plan a night, or just say hi.

One form for all of it. For anything about tonight, call us.

(647) 350-7227@danforthsidebar

A table request is not a booking until we confirm it. Walk-ins are welcome too.

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