Where to host your office holiday party in Toronto this year

The festive season has officially hit Toronto, which means that if you haven’t yet planned your office’s holiday party, the time is now.

From private rooms to full restaurant rentals, the city’s finest establishments are offering a variety of options for your bonding, boozing, and eating-focused celebratory affairs.

Here’s where to book an office holiday party in Toronto this year:

Hy’s Steakhouse

After nearly 20 years on Adelaide Street, Hy’s Steakhouse and Cocktail Bar has officially relocated to 365 Bay Street, at the corner of Richmond. The new 18,000-sq-ft space includes private rooms available for booking for parties, meetings, and more. This holiday, make one of the sections yours, corral your colleagues, and indulge in the classic Hy’s menu alongside cocktails, whisky, and champagne.

Address: 365 Bay Street

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Rosalinda

A couple of members of your celebration crew on the vegan-train? No fear! Everyone will enjoy the mouthwatering bites at Rosalinda. Fresh kombucha, creative cocktails, and tacos so good you won’t miss the meat make for an ideal spot to party and treat your palette, too. The whole restaurant is available for booking, or you can just take over the back of the space, which is semi-private and offers the cool glow of natural light peeking through the windows.

Address: 133 Richmond Street West
Phone: 416-907-0650

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Dasha

This new space by Michelin star chef Akira Back is the ultimate celebration location… and though the food is stellar, that’s not the only reason why this spot’s a star. Visit this restaurant with your cohort of colleagues to indulge in Chinese-inspired dishes like Har Gow, Shanghai Spring Rolls, and traditional Peking Duck, plus novel cocktails including the Thai Chai Colada. And then, for the main event, head upstairs and take over one of the spot’s many private karaoke rooms, where you can sing, dance, and drink the night away.

Address: 620 King Street West
Phone: 416-601-0662

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Fairmont Royal York

The Fairmont Royal York has a variety of private meeting and event spaces that are available for booking this holiday season. And, bringing good tidings and cheer, guests who book out one of the hotel’s spaces will receive special perks.

Address: 100 Front Street West
Phone: 416-368-2511

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Montecito

This modern, downtown spot serves farm-to-table inspired California cuisine in the heart of the Entertainment District. Central, comfortable and classy, it’s an ideal space to celebrate. The space has a dedicated events team on-hand, and a chef-curated menu sure that’s sure to satisfy everyone’s tastes. Whether you’re looking to book a small gathering or a full buyout, the eatery offers a range of different sized spaces to meet your needs. Also able to offer private wine tastings and customized food and wine pairing menus, this is the place to book if you want prep to be stress-free.

Address: 299 Adelaide Street West
Phone: 416-599-0299

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Figures

Tucked away in the Avenue and Davenport area, this spot strikes a balance between playfulness and elegance that’s perfect for a celebration. Offering seating for 80 people, with the ability to accommodate 150 cocktail style, the space is 2,000 sq. ft. filled with dark wood tones and plush blue velvet banquettes. Guests have versatile options when it comes to choosing how to execute an event at the eatery.

Address: 100 Front Street West
Phone: 416-368-2511

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Regulars

This downtown spot offers an unrivalled ambience, combining old-fashioned timelessness with modern-day flair. Regulars offers semi-private seating for 40 people, and can accommodate 80 cocktail style, or, fully-private seating for 140 and 200 cocktail style. The 5,000 sq. ft. venue offers plenty of choice in how to navigate booking an event.

Address: 668 King Street West, Toronto
Phone: 416-900-4668

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Loft 668

Located in the exclusive space above Regulars, Loft 668 is inspirational and equipped for whatever you may need to host a holiday party. The space transitions seamlessly from work to play, is ultra chic, and accommodates 70 people cocktail style. Equipped with a full luxury bar and versatile food program, plus flatscreen display, wireless mic compatibility, WiFi, and more, you’re covered for all your party needs.

Address: 668 King Street West, Toronto
Phone: 416-900-4668

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The Parlour

Also located in the booming King West neighbourhood, The Parlour is a Vancouver-import that’s made for a celebration. Book the massive table in the middle of the restaurant for a family-style meal with your colleagues, or take over the sky-lit back space, equipped with its own bar, for more of a move-around and mingle kind of vibe.

Address: 642 King Street West
Phone: 416-583-2642

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