The Drake Hotel Toronto

Drake knows good Food + Wine. Our free-spirited menu includes lovingly concocted international cuisine and reinterpreted classics. Executive Chef Anthony Rose + Chef de Cuisine Darren Glew present unique menus culled from their combined talents. Back from eight years in the food meccas of New York and San Francisco, Anthony brings his passion for classic, simple and ingredient driven food.

"The vibe is knowingly casual, but a smooth professionalism underpins service. Chef Anthony Rose’s seasonal cooking is marked by rich textures and powerful flavours." - James Chatto, Toronto Life

Drake invites you to an evening of elegance, decadence and tranquility amongst the buzz. When you step into the Drake Dining Room, you’ll feel as if you’ve arrived at a special moment in time. Our newly renovated Dining Room reinterprets the timelessness of grand hotel dining experiences with a modern twist. It features luxurious floor to ceiling blue velvet and leather banquettes, a custom chandelier evocative of the Age of Dreams and a wall to wall light box with a rotating exhibit of local photographers.

Enjoy our delicious meals, hors d’oevres and treats, all artfully crafted from organic, local and seasonal ingredients and inspired by the innovative minds of world-class chef Anthony Rose and his talented team. Let our wine experts match those edible artworks with the perfect pairing, or, enjoy Drake’s signature cocktails prepared with the freshest ingredients.

You’re sure to find, as the evening draws nigh, the mood will escalate to reflect that golden age in true boom era fashion…dancing, drinking and flirting all in celebratory style!

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Hours
Dinner: 6pm – 11pm 7 days a week
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Bottle Service: 12am – 2am Friday and Saturday
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Brunch: 11am – 4pm Sunday
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Park yourself on a red leather upholstered stool and fall for Drake's daily raw delights. The Raw Bar takes you through a time warp: think Berlin art salon of the 1920s infused with a modern twist. Here, Drake is serving up innovative sushi rolls, freshly cut sashimi, freshly shucked oysters, house-cured charcuterie and vintage charm; set out on a copper-topped bar that offers friendly banter, popular intrigue and fine bourbon.

The Drake Underground is one of the most flexible and original venues in Toronto. The space has welcomed performances by major darlings of the indie music scene and has hosted some of the city's most memorable performance artists, cocktail parties, launches and fashion shows.

Drake's entertainment space has been designed with one thing in mind: creative flexibility. This spacious venue features a modular stage, digital projectors, screens, dance floor lighting, personal computers and state-of-the-art 5.1 Surround Sound PA system manned by experienced technical staff.

The Underground is a cutting-edge venue for a crowd that is ahead of the curve. Over the last 4 years, the Underground has rolled out the carpet for legends Carole Pope, Beck, Burton Cummings and Negativland, rubbed shoulders with local rock royalty Broken Social Scene, Peaches, Metric and Stars, and shone with rising stars Gogol Bordello, Living Things, The Killers, Wolfmother, MIA, KT Tunstall + We Are Wolves.

"...adventurous, eclectic programming..." NOW 2006

"the Underground, has become the de facto home of the city's independent culture scene, and the site of some of the most vibrant, eclectic cultural events Toronto has to offer” - Toronto Star

Drake’s signature room re-envisions a bygone era, the Mid Century Lounge experience. Here your favourite songs blend with new music to compliment classic cocktailing, best enjoyed with friends. Take in a live music performance, an inspired DJ, or set the mood with food.

Overlooking Queen Street West, the Lounge is a destination all its own. Recently remodeled, new additions include leather booths and banquettes, artist-commissioned mica chandeliers, brass bar tops and two lush murals by Joe Becker, that blend classic painting and contemporary influences with stunning results.

We invite you to unwind after work, relax before dinner or ‘dress the part’ for an evening out that stretches into the wee hours. All the while, share some tantalizing appetizers and sip on a seven hour martini with old friends or new lovers. You’ll be glad you stopped by.

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Hours
Dinner: 4pm – 11pm 7 days a week
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Bottle Service: 11pm – 2am Thursday, Friday and Saturday
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Brunch: 11am – 4pm Saturday + Sunday
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Lunch: 12pm – 4pm Thursday + Friday
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“The latest reincarnation of this ever-evolving salon injects the mood of Manhattan hotel lounges during the mid-century hey-day, when the “cocktail hour” saw the clock's hand make several turns.” - Where Toronto, November 2007

Drake’s Corner Café is a neighbourhood destination. Known as the ‘go to’ spot by day within the ‘hood, we offer home-baked goodies, a full menu, fresh juice, awesome coffee and a fully licenced bar. Begin your day in the Café and hook up to our complimentary wireless network where you can catch up with work or just surf while sipping on a tasty espresso.

Our Corner Café offers a parallel identity at night with a cozy, candle-lit Bistro providing refuge for locals and travelers alike. In the summertime, giant garage doors open onto the boulevard Café patio, where you can dine or sip on a fine glass of wine under the stars.

Hours
Dinner: 4pm – 11pm Sunday - Thursday
Friday - Saturday 4pm - 12am
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Brunch: 11am – 4pm Saturday + Sunday
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Lunch: 11am – 4pm Monday - Friday
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Breakfast: 8am – 11am 7 Days a week
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Open year round, Drake’s much loved and often celebrated rooftop patio is a must see destination. Comfy, pillow laden banquettes line the open space, where good conversation is always percolating as eclectic films flicker under the night sky. Visit our Shack Chaud to warm up with a hot drink and grab a seat next to our contemporary, hand cast and finished concrete fire pit crafted in British Columbia by Solus Décor, that'll surely keep you toasty. So, snuggle up under a blanket and do a little stargazing, Drake's Après Ski Lodge is always lively, warm and welcoming.

The Drake Outdoors is a smoker-friendly, climate-defiant, all-season space.

Sky Yard Hours of Operation
8pm - 2am Sunday - Wednesday
9pm - 2am Friday + Saturday

Sky Yard Menus
Dinner: 5pm – 11pm Daily
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Brunch: Saturday + Sunday
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Capturing the exclusivity and glamour of the Hollywood Golden Age, the Drake Private Dining Room is a secluded spot just on the edge of the action. Available day and night for private dinner parties, cocktail receptions, business meetings, brainstorming workshops and product launches, you’re sure to be inspired. Designed by award-winning 3rd Uncle Design, Room 222 showcases customized teak wood ceiling and walls, a lush artist designed 20 foot mural, mid-century reproduction swivel arm chairs, marble and glass finishes and full kitchenette.

With full audio-visual and digital amenities, personalized event planning and classic Drake design, Room 222 has everything you need for the perfect event.

“…Room 222… now a glowing world class space within the Drake, complete with audio visual equipment for post supper screenings” - Globe and Mail