Elephant & Castle British pub at 212 King Street West Toronto

Entertainment District · British Pub

Elephant & Castle Toronto

3.9 Open daily from 11am

212 King St W · British Pub Classics · Premier League & Leafs · Open Daily

  • MusicPub playlists
  • Best NightsMatch days, Fri–Sat
  • AreaEntertainment District
  • Dress CodeCasual
  • CrowdSports fans, after-work
  • FormatPub & sports bar

Plan your night at Elephant & Castle

The fast version of this whole page.

  • How to get in Walk in, or reserve via OpenTable — book ahead on theatre nights and match days
  • Hours Daily from 11am · until 1am Thu–Sat, 11pm–midnight early week, 10pm Sunday
  • Best times Premier League mornings, Leafs games, and Fri–Sat evenings
  • Dress code Casual — jerseys, office wear and jeans all fit
  • Drinks Pints, cocktails and gin & tonics · happy hour Mon–Fri 3–5pm

Below: full details on match days, the menu, timing, and group bookings. Or jump straight to the booking form.

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At a glance

The fast facts about Elephant & Castle in one place.

  • Address 212 King St W
  • Hours Daily from 11am
  • Format British pub & restaurant
  • Min Age All ages (19+ to drink)
  • Entry Walk-in / reservation
  • Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3–5pm
  • Size Very large room
  • Sports EPL, Leafs, big events

Our take on Elephant & Castle

Our honest take, updated when something changes.

Visited multiple times Last reviewed

  • Reliability & comfort 4.3
  • Food & drink 3.8
  • Nightlife energy 2.8

Best for

  • Premier League mornings and Leafs nights with the sound on
  • Pre-theatre dinners — Roy Thomson Hall and the Princess of Wales are steps away
  • Big mixed groups that need space, a casual menu and zero door drama

Skip if

  • You want DJs, a dance floor or any actual club energy — there is none
  • You're after a chef-driven dinner — this is dependable chain pub fare
  • You want a quiet drink during a big match — the room gets loud

Every nightlife district needs a room like this, and on King West it's Elephant & Castle. Part of the long-running British-pub chain, the King Street location sits directly across from Roy Thomson Hall in the middle of the theatre block, and it's built to volume: a very large room with a long bar, booths and mixed seating, plus the semi-private Windsor Bar and Lounge section along the side. It opens at 11am every day and runs to 1am Thursday through Saturday — pub hours, not club hours, but later than most kitchens in the district.

The playbook is exactly what the name promises. Battered haddock fish and chips, a dedicated Pie Shop menu — shepherd's, steak and mushroom, chicken pot — burgers, and pints. Happy hour runs 3–5pm on weekdays and catches the after-work wave before the theatre crowd rotates in. Sports are the other pillar: live Premier League and soccer are core programming, Leafs home games get screened with the sound on, and tournament summers take over the whole calendar.

What it isn't — and doesn't pretend to be — is nightlife. There's no DJ, no dance floor, no bottle-service theatre. On weekend nights it works as the staging ground: the place your group actually eats and watches the first half of the night before walking to whatever room you queue for. That honesty is the appeal. It's also genuinely family-accessible — minors are welcome, which almost nothing else on this stretch can say.

Bottom line: the Entertainment District's dependable anchor — book it for the match, the pre-theatre table, or the group dinner before a club night. If you're grading it against nightclubs it scores low; graded as the big British pub it sets out to be, it quietly does its job every single day of the week.

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Elephant & Castle vs other nearby venues

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How to get into Elephant & Castle

Practical tips for walking in, reserving, and timing your visit.

Walk in or reserve — no door culture
  • Most of the time you can simply walk in — there's no bouncer-and-rope routine here.
  • Reservations are available via OpenTable or by phone at (416) 598-4455.
  • Groups of more than 6 have a dedicated group-booking route — use the form on this page and we'll help coordinate.
  • Book ahead for theatre nights, Leafs games and Premier League derbies — the room fills fast around those.
Best timing for your visit
  • For the match: arrive early on Premier League mornings and derby days — the good sightlines go first.
  • For dinner before a show: the pre-theatre window (5–7pm) is the busiest seating; reserve.
  • For value: happy hour runs Monday to Friday, 3–5pm.
  • For a night out: Thursday to Saturday the room runs until 1am — a solid first stop before the district's club rooms.
Hours & nights
  • Per the official site: Monday 11am–11pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 11am–midnight, Thursday to Saturday 11am–1am, Sunday 11am–10pm.
  • Hours can shift for holidays and big tournament mornings — check ahead for early kickoffs.
  • Open seven days, from lunch through late.
ID & age policy
  • Elephant & Castle states minors are welcome — it operates as a family-accessible restaurant and pub.
  • You must be 19+ with valid government photo ID to drink, per Ontario law.
  • Photocopies, photos of ID, and expired ID aren't accepted at the bar.
Dress code
  • Casual. This is a pub — jeans, sneakers and jerseys are completely normal.
  • After-work office wear fits right in on weekdays.
  • Nobody is getting turned away over an outfit.
Groups & celebrations
  • The venue offers private and semi-private spaces — the Windsor Bar with its adjoining Lounge takes high-tops, booths and standing room.
  • Full buyouts are available for business functions and match-day meetups.
  • For birthdays and work events, submit the form with your date and headcount and we'll help coordinate.
Insider tips
  • Big soccer fixture? Check the official site's match listings — the venue posts which games screen with sound.
  • The patio is dog-friendly — rare for this stretch of King West.
  • Eating before a show at Roy Thomson Hall or the Princess of Wales? Tell your server — the kitchen knows the curtain times.
  • Closest TTC: St. Andrew Station is steps away; pay parking at the 200 King St W garage.

About Elephant & Castle

The big British pub in the middle of the theatre block.

Elephant & Castle at 212 King Street West is the Toronto flagship of the long-running British-pub chain, planted directly across from Roy Thomson Hall in the heart of the Entertainment District. The formula hasn't changed because it doesn't need to: a very large, wood-and-brass pub room with a long bar, booths and mixed seating, pouring pints and serving British classics from 11am every day of the week. St. Andrew Station is essentially at the door, which makes it one of the easiest meeting points downtown.

The kitchen leans into the theme. Battered haddock fish and chips is the signature, backed by a dedicated Pie Shop menu — shepherd's pie, steak and mushroom, chicken pot pie — plus burgers, share plates and hearty breakfasts around weekend fixtures. The bar covers pints, cocktails, wine and a gin-and-tonic list, with happy hour running Monday to Friday from 3 to 5pm. Sports are programming, not wallpaper: live Premier League and soccer matches are a stated core of the venue, Toronto Maple Leafs home games screen with the sound on, and tournament summers get wall-to-wall coverage.

Because it's genuinely big and genuinely casual — minors welcome, dog-friendly patio, no dress code — it plays a specific role in the district: the staging ground. Theatre crowds eat here before curtain, match crowds hold tables all afternoon, and weekend groups use it as the first stop before the club rooms nearby, with Thursday-to-Saturday hours running to 1am. Private and semi-private spaces (the Windsor Bar and adjoining Lounge) and full buyouts handle work events and match-day meetups. For where the night usually goes next, see our Entertainment District clubs guide or the city-wide best clubs in Toronto list.

Groups & bookings at Elephant & Castle

The ways to lock in space at Elephant & Castle. Details are confirmed on request.

  • Table reservation

    A reserved table for lunch, dinner or the match — bookable via OpenTable or phone

    Free to bookreserve ahead

  • Group booking (7+)

    Larger tables get their own booking route — smart for birthdays and office outings

    Free to bookvia group form

  • Semi-private & private spaces Popular

    The Windsor Bar and adjoining Lounge — high-tops, booths and standing room for events

    On requestquoted per event

  • Full venue buyout

    The whole pub for business functions, watch parties and match-day meetups

    On requestcontact us

What a booking gets you

  • Guaranteed seats on theatre nights and match days, when walk-in space disappears
  • A home base for big mixed groups — the room genuinely absorbs them
  • The full menu at the table — fish and chips, the Pie Shop, burgers and pints
  • Screens in view — ask for match sightlines when you book
  • Happy hour pricing if your booking lands Mon–Fri 3–5pm

How pricing works

Standard tables and group bookings are free to reserve — you pay for what you order. Semi-private spaces, the Windsor Bar and Lounge, and full buyouts are quoted per event based on date, headcount and food-and-drink packages. The venue doesn't publish event pricing.

Submit the form with your date and headcount, and note whether it's a casual table or a private-event inquiry — we'll help coordinate it.

Elephant & Castle doesn't sell nightclub-style bottle service — it's tables, group bookings and private spaces. Submit a booking with your date and group size and we'll help arrange the right one.

What a typical day looks like

How a weekend at Elephant & Castle unfolds, first pint to last call.

  1. ~11am–3pm

    Lunch & match mornings

    Doors at 11am. On Premier League weekends the early crowd is here for kickoff; otherwise it's a steady downtown lunch room.

  2. 3–5pm

    Happy hour (weekdays)

    Monday to Friday the 3–5pm window brings food and drink specials and the first after-work tables.

  3. ~5–8pm

    Pre-theatre rush

    The busiest seating of the day — Roy Thomson Hall and the theatre block feed the dining room. Reserve for this window.

  4. ~8–11pm

    Evening peak

    Leafs games with sound on, post-show drinks, and weekend groups fuelling up before the district's club rooms. The loudest the pub gets.

  5. ~1am

    Close (Thu–Sat)

    Last call and out by 1am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; earlier close the rest of the week. The district outside is just hitting stride.

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Elephant & Castle location & directions

212 King St W, across from Roy Thomson Hall in the Entertainment District.

212 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 1K5

Entertainment District · across from Roy Thomson Hall · between Simcoe St and Duncan St

  • TTC: St. Andrew Station (Line 1) is steps away; the 504 King streetcar stops right outside
  • Parking: Pay parking at the 200 King St W garage next door; transit is easier on theatre nights
  • Contact: (416) 598-4455 · elephantcastle.com · reservations via OpenTable
  • Finding it: Street level on the north side of King West, directly across from Roy Thomson Hall — look for the pub signage
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How we verify this page

Page built from Elephant & Castle's own materials, Toronto dining coverage, public review patterns, and reader feedback. As a pub that serves everyone from theatre-goers to derby-day supporters, the experience differs sharply by hour — a Tuesday lunch and a Saturday derby are effectively different rooms. Use the booking form to confirm the format for the visit you want.

  • Address & venue details: from the official Elephant & Castle location page (elephantcastle.com) and established Toronto sources.
  • Hours & policies: from the official site — including the daily hours, happy hour window and minors-welcome policy. Holiday hours vary.
  • Editorial review: the TorontoNightclubs.com team's independent assessment of reliability, food and drink, and nightlife energy.
  • Reviews: aggregated from public Google profiles. We don't operate, own, or earn commissions from Elephant & Castle.

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Elephant & Castle Toronto FAQ

Quick answers to the questions guests ask most often.

Where is Elephant & Castle Toronto located?

Elephant & Castle is at 212 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1K5, in the Entertainment District across from Roy Thomson Hall and steps from the TIFF Lightbox. St. Andrew Station is right there, and there's pay parking at the 200 King St W garage.

What are the hours at Elephant & Castle Toronto?

Per the official site: Monday 11am–11pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 11am–midnight, Thursday to Saturday 11am–1am, and Sunday 11am–10pm. Hours can shift around holidays and big sports mornings, so check before an early or late visit.

Is Elephant & Castle Toronto a nightclub?

No. It's a large British pub and sports bar. There's no dance floor, DJ program or bottle service — the late-week energy comes from after-work crowds, theatre traffic and match days, with Thursday to Saturday nights running until 1am.

Does Elephant & Castle show Premier League games?

Yes — live English Premier League and other soccer matches are a core part of the venue, and Toronto Maple Leafs home games are screened with the sound on. Big tournaments get full coverage.

What food does Elephant & Castle Toronto serve?

Classic British pub fare: battered haddock fish and chips, a Pie Shop menu with shepherd's pie, steak and mushroom pie and chicken pot pie, plus burgers, share plates and hearty breakfasts on weekend mornings.

Does Elephant & Castle Toronto have a happy hour?

Yes — happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 3pm to 5pm, with food and drink specials. It lines up well with after-work timing before a show or a game.

Can kids come to Elephant & Castle Toronto?

Yes — the venue states minors are welcome. It operates as a family-accessible restaurant and pub; you need to be 19+ with valid ID to drink, per Ontario law.

Does Elephant & Castle Toronto take reservations?

Yes — tables can be reserved via OpenTable or by phone at (416) 598-4455, and groups of more than 6 have a dedicated group-booking route. Booking ahead is smart on theatre nights and match days.

Does Elephant & Castle Toronto have bottle service?

No — this is a pub, not a bottle-service venue. For groups it offers reserved tables, semi-private and private spaces like the Windsor Bar and adjoining Lounge, and full venue buyouts.

What is the dress code at Elephant & Castle Toronto?

Casual. It's a pub — jerseys on match days, office wear after work, jeans any night. Nobody is judging outfits at the door.

Can I book Elephant & Castle Toronto for a private event?

Yes — the venue offers private and semi-private spaces, including the Windsor Bar with its adjoining Lounge, and is available for full buyouts for business functions and match-day meetups. Submit the form on this page with your date and headcount.

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