We're in the throes of Pride month in Toronto, and one amazingly fun way to support and participate with our local LGBTQ2S+ community is to attend one of the city's many wildly lively drag brunches! Historically drag brunches were held at LGBTQ2S+ bars and nightclubs, but now many restaurants are also welcoming drag performers to host brunches there too.
This guide is for ongoing drag brunches in Toronto, although there are plenty of one-off events to look for during Pride. P.s. make sure to bring some cash for tips.
619 King St W
The Hartly
Every Sunday starting July 3rd We Hart Drag Brunch is being hosted at The Hartly with a new set of three Queens performing every week, with seatings at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Tables are by reservations only, so make sure to book beforehand.
477 Church St
Church Street Garage
TICOT Sunday Brunch is hosted every other Sunday from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Church Street Garage; all funds raised at the brunch are being donated to Rainbow Railroad and Toronto PWA food programs. It also features an open stage, so if you have any talents you're dying to share, this is a great time to showcase yourself!
709 Queen St E
Brickworks Ciderhouse
Hosted every month, the Brickworks Ciderhouse drag brunch is perfect for those who are tired of mimosas and just want some quality cider to celebrate their Pride. Make sure to reserve your table in advance to guarantee seating; featuring live DJs, two Drag Queens and all proceeds donated to Queer Collective.
161 Bay St
Chotto Matte
Every third Saturday at 12 p.m. you can head to the Financial District for "Queens of the Jungle," where Chotto Matte, a Peruvian/Japanese restaurant, pulls out all the stops on their lush patio.
499 Church St
Glad Day Bookshop
Of course Canada's longest running drag brunch also takes place at North America's oldest LGBTQ2S+ bookstore. On Sundays, seated either at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., you get an all you can eat brunch included in the price of your ticket and the wonderful Erin B. to host.
158 Cumberland St
Bar Reyna
"Reyna’s Unapologetic Drag Brunch," takes place every last Sunday of the month with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Some of Toronto's greatest drag queens live in the Reyna Hall of Queens, and this month you'll get to see Jezebel Bardot & Vitality Black. Make sure to get their $3 Absolut shots, all proceeds go to Rainbow Railroad in support of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
1214 Queen St W
The Gladstone House
Look out for our amazing host Miss Moço (and whoever her special guest might be) every Sunday at The Gladstone House in the Melody Bar; brunch is from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with performances every hour on the half hour.
1585 Dundas St W
Lula Lounge
Lula’s Drag Brunch Extravaganza is hosted by the one and only Champagna every Sunday, with doors opening at 12 p.m. and a mimosa included in the ticket price.
We're in the throes of Pride month in Toronto, and one amazingly fun way to support and participate with our local LGBTQ2S+ community is to attend one of the city's many wildly lively drag brunches! Historically drag brunches were held at LGBTQ2S+ bars and nightclubs, but now many restaurants are also welcoming drag performers to host brunches there too.
This guide is for ongoing drag brunches in Toronto, although there are plenty of one-off events to look for during Pride. P.s. make sure to bring some cash for tips.
619 King St W
The Hartly
Every Sunday starting July 3rd We Hart Drag Brunch is being hosted at The Hartly with a new set of three Queens performing every week, with seatings at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Tables are by reservations only, so make sure to book beforehand.
477 Church St
Church Street Garage
TICOT Sunday Brunch is hosted every other Sunday from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Church Street Garage; all funds raised at the brunch are being donated to Rainbow Railroad and Toronto PWA food programs. It also features an open stage, so if you have any talents you're dying to share, this is a great time to showcase yourself!
709 Queen St E
Brickworks Ciderhouse
Hosted every month, the Brickworks Ciderhouse drag brunch is perfect for those who are tired of mimosas and just want some quality cider to celebrate their Pride. Make sure to reserve your table in advance to guarantee seating; featuring live DJs, two Drag Queens and all proceeds donated to Queer Collective.
161 Bay St
Chotto Matte
Every third Saturday at 12 p.m. you can head to the Financial District for "Queens of the Jungle," where Chotto Matte, a Peruvian/Japanese restaurant, pulls out all the stops on their lush patio.
499 Church St
Glad Day Bookshop
Of course Canada's longest running drag brunch also takes place at North America's oldest LGBTQ2S+ bookstore. On Sundays, seated either at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., you get an all you can eat brunch included in the price of your ticket and the wonderful Erin B. to host.
158 Cumberland St
Bar Reyna
"Reyna’s Unapologetic Drag Brunch," takes place every last Sunday of the month with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Some of Toronto's greatest drag queens live in the Reyna Hall of Queens, and this month you'll get to see Jezebel Bardot & Vitality Black. Make sure to get their $3 Absolut shots, all proceeds go to Rainbow Railroad in support of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
1214 Queen St W
The Gladstone House
Look out for our amazing host Miss Moço (and whoever her special guest might be) every Sunday at The Gladstone House in the Melody Bar; brunch is from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with performances every hour on the half hour.
1585 Dundas St W
Lula Lounge
Lula’s Drag Brunch Extravaganza is hosted by the one and only Champagna every Sunday, with doors opening at 12 p.m. and a mimosa included in the ticket price.
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