Inside Castro's: red walls covered in framed historical photos, wooden tables, the bar at the back

Castro's Lounge · Bar and live-music venue

No better place to kick back

We are a cozy, independently-owned bar and live-music venue nestled along Queen Street East in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood.

Events

  • Every Thursday through Sunday

    Live shows

  • One Tuesday a month · 7–9 p.m.

    Trivia Night

  • One Tuesday a month · 7–9 p.m.

    Music Bingo

Coming up

  1. Vinyl Dusters

    3–6 p.m.

  2. Sugar Rush

    5:30–7:30 p.m.

  3. Fraser / Daley

    5:30–7:30 p.m.

  4. Fraser / Daley

    5:30–7:30 p.m.

Full calendar
Eric Schenkman playing electric guitar

About

Castro’s Lounge has been celebrating the diversity of its patrons, musicians and staff for over twenty years. We welcome people of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, religions and political stripes, and whether you’re looking for a quiet pint, friendly locals or a laid-back date spot, we’ve got you covered.

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Hours

Monday3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Tuesday3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Wednesday3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Thursday3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Friday12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Sunday12 p.m. – 2 a.m.