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Where to get a TIFF drink: the film festival’s 44 spots with 4 a.m. licences

By Jon Sufrin
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Where to get a TIFF drink: the film festival's 44 spots with 4 a.m. licences

The arrival of TIFF always demands answers to three crucial questions: which celebs are coming to town, what are the best flicks to see, and where can we get inebriated at ungodly hours of the night? The first two we’ve taken care of here and here, and now we have the nearly complete list of venues with extended hours for TIFF. The news is good: last year, around 25 bars and restaurants were approved for extended hours; this year, about 44 will be serving late. The selection is more varied, and with spots like Gabby’s and Hey Lucy on the list, it’s decidedly more casual. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario tells us that the list could expand as more venues get last-minute approval. Here, the 44 bars officially licensed to stay open until 4 a.m. »

Ame 19 Mercer St., 416-599-7246 Approved for September 9 to 19

Biff’s Bistro 4 Front St. E., 416-860-0086 Approved for September 9 to 19

Bovine Sex Club 542 Queen St. W., 416-504-4239 Approved for September 10 to 20

Brant House 522 King St. W., 416-703-2800 Approved for September 9 to 19

C Lounge, 456 Wellington St. W., 416-260-9393 Approved for September 9 to 19

Canoe Restaurant and Bar 66 Wellington St. W., 416-364-0054 Approved for September 9 to 19

Century Room 580 King St. W., 416-203-2226 Approved for September 9 to 19

Cheval 604 King St. W., 416-363-4933 Approved for September 9 to 19

Ciao Wine Bar 133 Yorkville Ave., 416-925-2143 Approved for September 9 to 19

Club V 88 Yorkville Ave., 416-975-4397 Approved for September 9 to 19

Cobra 500 King St. W., 416-361-9004 Approved for September 9 to 19

Crush Wine Bar 455 King St. W., 416-977-1234 Approved for September 9, 12, 15 and 16 only

The Drake Hotel 1150 Queen St. W., 416-531-5042 Approved for September 9 to 19

Empire Restaurant and Lounge 50 Cumberland St., 416-840-8440 Approved for September 9 to 19

Fifth Grill and Terrace 221 Richmond St. W., 416-979-3005 Approved for September 9 to 19

Fifth Social Club 221–225 Richmond St. W., 416-979-3000 Approved for September 9 to 19

Four Seasons Hotel 21 Avenue Rd., 416-964-0411 Approved for September 9 to 19

Fox and Fiddle 280 Bloor St. W., 416-966-4369 Approved for September 9 to 19

Gabby’s Grill and Bar 309 King St. W., 416-979-9790 Approved for September 9 to 19

Goodnight 431 Richmond St. W., 647-963-5500 Approved for September 9 to 19

Hart House Gallery Grill 7 Hart House Cir., University of Toronto, 416-978-2445 Approved for September 10 only

Hey Lucy Café 295 King St. W., 416-979-1010 Approved for September 9 to 19

Hyatt Regency Toronto on King 370 King St. W., 416-343-1234 Approved for September 9 to 18

Jump Café and Bar 21 Melinda St., 416-363-3400 Approved for September 9 to 19

Lobby Lounge and Restaurant 192 Bloor St. W., 416-929-7169 Approved for September 9 to 19

Lolita’s Lust 513 Danforth Ave., 416-465-1751 Approved for September 9 to 19

Maison 15 Mercer St., 416-341-8777 Approved for September 9 to 19

Maro 135 Liberty St., 416-588-2888 Approved for September 9 to 19

Muzik 15 Saskatchewan Rd., Horticulture Bldg., Exhibition Place, 416-595-9998 Approved for September 10, 11 and 18 only

O&B Canteen 330 King St. W., 647-288-4710 Approved for September 9 to 19

Oliver and Bonacini Café Grill 33 Yonge St., 647-260-2070 Approved for September 9-19

Park Hyatt Toronto 4 Avenue Rd., 416-925-1234 Approved for September 9 to 14

The Roosevelt Room 328–332 Adelaide St. W., 416-599-9000 Approved for September 9 to 19

The Social 1100 Queen St. W., 416-532-4474 Approved for September 9 to 19

South of Temperance 20 Adelaide St. W., 647-477-1444 Approved for September 9 to 19

Spice Route 499 King St. W., 416-849-1808 Approved for September 9 to 19

The Spoke Club 600 King St. W., 416-368-8448 Approved for September 9 to 19

Stirling Room 55 Mill St., Bldg. 35–36, 416-364-3900 Approved for September 9 to 19

Thompson Hotel 550 Wellington St. W., 416-640-7778 Approved for September 9 to 19

Toronto InterContinental Hotel (Yorkville) 220 Bloor St. W., 416-960-5200 Approved for September 9 to 19

Ultra Supper Club 314 Queen St. W., 416-263-0330 Approved for September 9 to 19

Urban Restaurant 301–303 King St. W., 416-598-5656 Approved for September 9 to 18

Windsor Arms Hotel 18 St. Thomas St., 416-971-9666 Approved for September 9 to 19

Wrongbar 1279 Queen St. W., 416-516-8677 Approved for September 9 to 19

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