Whether you’re hosting a neighbourhood Christmas party, a wedding or ringing in the New Year, Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood offers an array of event spaces for holiday parties of all sizes. From east to west, here in Riverside, we have the best!
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2 Matilda St, 2nd Fl
The recently-revitalized historic Jam Factory offers 3,000 sq ft of industrial retro rustic space that makes for a memorable holiday party or a fabulous wedding. Need a last minute event space? Just mention this blog and save 50 percent off venue rental fees for events held in December 2017 or January 2018.
THE UNDERGROUND CAFE & SOCIAL CLUB
668 Queen St East
This is a fun space with tons of board games, chess, cards, lego and colouring books and enough room to accommodate up to 80 guests. The Underground Cafe and Social Club will also provide entertainment for an additional fee.
696 Queen St East
Between the cozy front of house Remy Room overlooking Queen Street East, to the Jagar Room at the back for larger cocktail style parties with a private bartender, Prohibition can cater to all your holiday hosting and private party needs. Want to rent the whole restaurant? Just ask!
700 Queen St East
Ring in the New Year at “The best damn New Years Eve party this brewery has ever thrown” in Riverside at Eastbound Brewing Co. The brewery, beer shop, restaurant and kitchen is a great location for beer lovers’ themed Christmas parties with enough space to accommodate up to 100 guests.
106 Broadview Ave
A ‘charismatic gathering spot since 1891’, The Broadview Hotel has five distinct venue spaces for celebrations of all kinds. Their Executive Chef and culinary team have special menus just for your events too! Their main event space, Lincoln Hall, has over 3,000 square feet and capacity for 240 and is a veritable wonderland. The exposed brickwork and steel beam construction offers a stunning backdrop for winter weddings and corporate Christmas parties events alike.
735 Queen St East
If you want to throw a huge party this Christmas, complete with a large stage for live music and full technical support, look no further than the Opera House. This full-service venue can accommodate up to 900 guests seven days a week and is also great for fundraisers, large reunions and more.
THE RALPH THORNTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
765 Queen St East
The Ralph Thornton Community Centre offers several event spaces available for rent at affordable prices including a multi-purpose room, a large auditorium, community kitchen, meeting rooms (and even a computer lab!).
782 Queen St East
There’s standing room for up to 100 guests in The Peasant Table’s main dining room but if you’re looking for a private party, check out the 2nd Fl private dining room space, perfect for more intimate holiday gatherings. Parties can choose between customizable menu packages or off-site catering options.
1-31 Saulter St
For holiday parties with an open concept feel, warm ambiance, great acoustics, and enough room for up to 60 guests, check out Riverside’s newest tap room and brewhouse. Private parties can bring their own wine.
810 Queen St East
Good things come in small packages, including private parties at Tabule’s Queen Street East location. While parties are limited to 40 guests at dinnertime, the catering menu packs big flavour with award-winning middle eastern fare.
4 Boulton Ave
Boxcar Social on Boulton Ave has become a popular spot in Riverside for private parties with enough room to accommodate up to 60 guests. On the catering menu, you’ll find the likes of charcuterie boards, mixed olives and crostinis, plus a huge selection of whiskies, beers and wines.
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Karen Lloyd is a writer, photographer and website designer in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood. This blog is part of the series giving you the inside scoop on Riverside, Toronto. Read other blogs in the series: Riverside Patios, Places to Stay in Riverside, Brunch Spots, and Kid-Friendly Riverside.