Don't confuse Tom Jones Steak House with the cheesy Vegas lounge singer, as nothing could be farther from the reality. Tom Jones is one of Toronto's oldest and most revered restaurants. The upscale establishment serves unabashed old-school steaks and sides in its elegant dining room. The restaurant features gas chandeliers, crystal glasses and tuxedo-attired servers. For piano lounge aficionados, the action is in the upstairs lounge. There you will find talented musicians and sultry jazz crooners entertaining a well-heeled crowd several nights each week.
Tom Jones Steak House
17 Leader Lane
Toronto, ON M5H 1L8
416-366-6583
tomjonessteakhouse.com
Zipperz is about as different as you can get from the sophisticated Tom Jones Steak House. This boisterous gay-friendly lounge features pianists who get the crowd singing along to pop songs, ballads and campy show tunes. Some nights you might catch a cabaret act or a fabulous drag show. One thing is for certain, you will leave Zipperz with a smile on your face.
Zipperz
72 Carlton St.
Toronto, ON M5B1L6
416-921-0066
zipperzcellblock.com
Madison Avenue Pub is a massive complex that contains six individual pubs, each with its own decor and style. The 2,000 person complex attracts a mixture of frat boys, young professionals and music lovers. One of the pubs is a piano bar, with live entertainment featured Thursday to Saturday. The piano bar is often packed to capacity, as the different groups who frequent Madison Avenue converge for an entertaining night of singing.
Madison Avenue Pub
14 Madison Ave.
Toronto, ON M5R 2S1
416-927-1722
madisonavenuepub.com