Lavelle rooftop club at 627 King Street West, Toronto

King West · Rooftop Club & Lounge

Lavelle Toronto

Item: Lavelle Toronto
Rating: 4.2
Author: TorontoNightclubs.com Editorial Team

4.2 Opens Friday at 10:30pm

627 King St W · Rooftop · House & Hip-Hop · Fri & Sat

MusicHouse, Hip-Hop
Best NightsFri & Sat
AreaKing West
Dress CodeSmart casual
CrowdUpscale, mature
SettingRooftop & pools

Plan your night at Lavelle

The fast version of this whole page.

Best arrival By 10:30–11pm — lines build and the rooftop fills fast
Nights Fri & Sat from ~10:30pm, plus day parties & events
Cover Usually free with guestlist · per-event pricing varies
Dress code Fashionable-forward smart casual — strictly enforced
Bottle service Booths from ~$500–$1,000 · the reliable way to lock in seating

Below: full pricing, the rooftop layout, how to get in, and what a night looks like. Or jump straight to the booking form.

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At a glance

The fast facts about Lavelle in one place.

Address 627 King St W
Setting Rooftop, 16 storeys up
Nights Fri & Sat · ~10:30pm
Min Age 19+ with photo ID
Cover Free w/ guestlist (varies)
Drinks $9–$12
Capacity ~400
Coat Check $3–$5

Our take on Lavelle

Our take below, plus first-hand notes from our team working guestlist and bottle service at this venue — see “Notes from the door” further down.

TorontoNightclubs Editorial Visited multiple times Last reviewed April 2026

4.2/ 5

Vibe & setting 4.8
Door & access 3.6
Value 3.8

Best for

A summer night out — the rooftop, pools and skyline views are in the city
An upscale, sociable evening rather than a hard dance-floor night
Day parties and brunch — "Le Brunch" is a relaxed daytime alternative

Skip if

It's deep winter — the open half of the rooftop is usually closed
You want a high-energy, bass-heavy club night — the vibe here is chill
You want cheap drinks or a guaranteed quick entry on a busy night

Lavelle isn't competing in Toronto, it's competing with the idea of Toronto. A 16,000-square-foot rooftop sitting 16 storeys above King West with three outdoor pools, cabanas, a restaurant, and a 360-degree skyline view — there is genuinely no other room like this in the city, and no amount of new openings has changed that. The FREED group runs it as a restaurant and bar by day, a club-lounge by night, and the day-to-night flow is half the reason people book it.

The honest version of the trade-offs comes down to one number: 16. As in storeys up, and "half the venue is exposed to the sky." That's the appeal for six months a year and the math problem for the other six. Winter Lavelle is a much smaller experience — the indoor footprint isn't large, the rooftop magic is gone, and the door gets pickier because supply just dropped. Summer Lavelle is what people are actually paying for; book accordingly.

The room reads more mature than most King West clubs. Music leans Top 40 and house at conversation-friendly volume, the dress code is real, the door is real, and the crowd skews 25+ rather than the 19-to-23 stretch that fills Fiction. Pricing tells the same story: bottle minimums start high, drinks run $18–$25, brunch is upscale-rooftop money. None of that is wrong for what Lavelle is — it's just worth knowing before you book.

Bottom line: summer birthday, dressed-up date night, out-of-town friend who needs to see what Toronto can do — Lavelle is one of maybe three answers in the city. Plan for the season, the dress code, and the cost. Skip if you want hard-hitting music, a guaranteed walk-up, or November rooftop weather.

Notes from the door: Lavelle

This page combines the venue's official materials (chezlavelle.com), Toronto nightlife press, public review trends, and operator-contributed notes from people who have worked the room. Programming changes by night and by season — rooftop hours and indoor programming shift in particular — so verify through the booking form for the night you want.

The take

What is the one-line verdict?: Now serves primarily as an event space. Great for events. Not currently open on weekends to the public anymore.
What would you tell a friend before going?: Only go if it’s for an event, because it’s not even open to the public regularly.

Who is it for

What is this club best known for?: Known for it being one of the few rooftop venues in toronto. A mix of a restolounge/club/event space that is usually very busy in the Summer months with events.
Who is this club best for?: Best for people who are visiting toronto, or have never been, or want a chill rooftop spot to go to. Popular place to take pictures
Who should avoid this club?: Toronto locals who have been and don’t like it. Not really a good spot for young college aged students. More of a young professional to mature vibe.
Is this still one of the better clubs in the city?: This used to be a quite popular place years ago, but it is moreso popular for events these days.
What makes it different from similar clubs?: It’s the only venue on King West that has a proper rooftop experience.

The crowd & vibe

What is the crowd like?: The crowd depends on the event that is happening. When it was open to public, it was a mix since it is also a restaurant, but usually young professionals and slightly mature crowd of classy people
What is the vibe like on a good night?: Super busy, with a good crowd, but that doesn’t usually happen unless there is an event or something to fill the massive space.
What is the vibe like on a bad night?: Absolutely dead. Like noone is there at all. People will come in and literally leave because it’s so dead.
What is the best night to go?: On event nights. Used to be busy on Fridays and Saturdays pretty consistently but gradually declined in popularity. Covid really killed this venue. Pre COVID it used to be so packed it’s not even funny.
What time does it usually get good?: It used to get good around 11pm-Midnight 12:00am
What time is peak energy?: Peak energy is usually 1am at this venue, but it comes in waves. Sometimes it can be busier earlier if there is an event.
What time does the crowd start thinning out?: Crowd thins out after 1:30AM usually if there is 2am last call. But if there is an event, it can be later.
What time does the room usually get busy?: Depends entirely on the event. On a regular night, it would get busy around 12am-1am.
Does the club feel premium?: Yes, it felt very premium especially before 2019. It has a bit of wear and tear but overall it’s still a nice premium venue being that it’s the only real rooftop venue on King West.

The door

How hard is it to get in on a normal Friday?: Used to be hard to get in on Fridays in the summer, but now is usually only open for events.
How hard is it to get in on a normal Saturday?: Used to be hard to get in on Saturdays in the summer, but now is usually only open for events.
What time does the door usually become difficult?: Door used to get difficult around as early as 11 or 12 midnight if it was a busy summer night.
Does guestlist actually help?: Yes guestlist would get you in.
Does guestlist guarantee entry?: Usually yes, unless it’s an extremely busy weekend.
Does bottle service help with entry?: Yes bottle service guaranteed entry.
What types of people or groups usually get rejected?: Groups that are not dressed classy enough.
Does guy-to-girl ratio matter?: Yes, but usually the ratio isn’t bad at this venue.
Can all-guy groups get in?: Yes, they aren’t super strict at this venue.
What time should people arrive for the smoothest entry?: Arrive in time for events, and you’ll have no problem getting in.
What should people know before showing up?: Expect it to be a complete gamble depending on the event. It all depends on how busy the weekend is in Toronto.
Is it worth going early?: General not worth going early unless it’s for an event and you don’t want to wait in line.

Dress code

How strict is the dress code?: Not the most strict, but you can’t expect to wear sportswear and get in.
What shoes or clothing are safest?: As long as you dress classy you’ll be fine. Dress shoes, business casual, dresses, high heels for ladies. Even some streetwear is okay as long as it’s upscale.
What shoes or clothing get people turned away?: Sportswear and flipflops.

Bottle service & spend

Is bottle service worth it?: Yes, worth it if you’re going to an event or seeing someone perform.
What is the realistic spend?: Expect to spend usual booth prices around 1000-2000+ for bottle service.
What type of group is bottle service best for?: Large groups or big spenders
Is general admission still good?: Yes, if you are going for an event it’s perfectly fine. Most people don’t get bottle service. Sometimes they don’t even offer it.
Is it good value for the money?: Overpriced food, overpriced drinks, but it’s to be expected as a rooftop venue, so you’re paying a premium for the night.
What is the best way to book?: Best way to book is to find tickets to an event there, or to contact us and we’ll help you with booking bottle service for any event or occasion at Lavelle.

Music & experience

What is the music like?: Very dependent on event, but Lavelle generally had a good mix of resident DJs, either playing lounge house music, or hip-hop.
Is it more of a dancing club or a social/bottle-service club?: More of a social club, but really has a mix of everything. Also used to have cabanas outside with more private bottle service.
How consistent are the DJs?: DJs were very consistent here on normal nights. DJ Killa Kels used to be a resident DJ here and would always bring a good vibe to the venue mixing Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Pop, and Top 40.
Is it good for photos/social media?: It’s okay for photos and social media. The rooftop is a very popular place for people to take pictures, but it’s overdone. Everyone does it, but if you don’t care then it’s an okay place to take pictures.
What are the main experience problems?: Either it’s used to be too dead, or it’s so busy that you can barely get in and out because the elevators create a huge bottle neck on the inflow and outflow of guests.

Alternatives

What are the best alternatives?: There aren’t many good alternatives to Lavelle but Aera Rooftop, Harriet’s at 1 Hotel, KOST are okay alternatives, though none of them are really clubs or bars. The Porch is another option but it’s not meant to be upscale like the other aforementioned venue suggestions.

More from the door

What is the club’s biggest strength?: The rooftop. It’s a really nice rooftop to chill at and party in the summer. No other club has this or ever came close.
What is the club’s biggest weakness?: Management from 2019-2025 really killed this venue. Used to be a really popular and fun place before COVID. When they reopened after COVID they did a poor job promoting the venue and often times were overly selective about clientele getting in. Eventually the club got a reputation for falling off and it only created a negative feedback loop leading to its eventual closure to being open as a restaurant and club venue on regular nights throughout the week. Whether or not they’ll bring this back is unknown because they certainly were losing money for the last few years and the summer season just couldn’t make up for it.

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Lavelle vs other Toronto clubs

If Lavelle isn't right for your night, these are some alternatives worth knowing.

Venue	Best for	Music	Price	Door difficulty
Lavelle	Rooftop club-lounge, pools, cabanas, skyline views	House / Hip-Hop	$$$	Picky door
44 Toronto	Bottle service, dressed-up birthdays, premium production	Hip-hop / Top 40	$$$	Very hard
Century	Mainstream hip-hop & Top 40, spacious room, young crowd	Hip-hop / Top 40	$$$	Medium
Isabelle's	Art-driven cocktail club, dressed-up crowd	Hip-Hop / R&B	$$$	Hard
Cabana	Outdoor pool day party, summer-only	Top 40 / House	$$$	Hard

How to get into Lavelle

Practical entry tips for guestlist and walk-up guests.

Best arrival times

Guestlist: arrive by 10:30–11pm. The rooftop party usually starts around 10:30pm and lines build quickly after.
Bottle service: arrive around 10:30–11pm to settle into your booth or cabana before the room fills.
Walk-up without guestlist: possible early, but the line can get long — get on the list first.

Go in summer — the seasonal reality

Lavelle is a rooftop venue: half is covered, half is open to the sky.
The open half is usually closed in winter, so the venue is a lot smaller in colder months.
For the full experience — the pools, cabanas and open rooftop — go in warmer weather. A rainy night also affects the open section.

Guestlist, cover & nights

Lavelle is typically free with guestlist. Cover is charged on a per-event or artist-driven basis, so it varies.
The club nights run Friday and Saturday from around 10:30pm, plus day parties ("Le Brunch") and special events.
Programming runs per-event, so confirm the night, timing and any cover before you arrive.

ID requirements

Valid government photo ID is required — passport, Ontario driver's license, or Canadian provincial photo card.
Lavelle is 19+ for club nights — Ontario's legal drinking age.
Photocopies, photos of ID, and expired ID aren't accepted.

Dress code

The dress code is fashionable-forward smart casual, and it's strictly enforced.
Dress to impress — Lavelle draws an upscale, dressed-up crowd, and the door can be picky.
Avoid athletic wear, beachwear and overly casual outfits. A put-together going-out look is the move.

Does bottle service help with entry?

Yes — a booth or cabana reservation is the most reliable way to guarantee seating and a smooth entry on a busy rooftop.
Booths typically start around $500–$1,000, depending on group size and the date; tables seat roughly six to eight.
For larger groups, a cabana is the better fit — minimums are confirmed on request.

Insider tips

Lines can get long — arriving by 11pm is the single best move.
The smoking area is at street level, not on the rooftop — you head back down, so plan accordingly.
Day parties ("Le Brunch") are a more relaxed way to experience the rooftop — and there's a Wednesday Latin night, La Noche.
Pro cameras, DSLRs, laptops and iPads aren't permitted without press accreditation.
Closest TTC stop is St. Andrew Station; head west on King to 627.

About Lavelle

Toronto's only true rooftop club, 16 storeys above King West.

Lavelle sits at the top of a King West tower at 627 King Street West, 16 storeys above the street, in the heart of the Fashion District. A 16,000-square-foot rooftop venue — landmark space with three outdoor pools, several cabanas, a lounge bar, a seated dining room and a small dance floor, all wrapped in unobstructed 360-degree views of the downtown skyline and the CN Tower. Operated by the FREED group, it's widely regarded as the city's rooftop club-lounge, with an almost-monopoly on the experience — no other Toronto venue offers quite the same rooftop-club-and-pool combination.

The day-to-night model is the differentiator. By day it runs as a restaurant and bar with a relaxed, chill vibe — the kitchen leans into contemporary Brazilian and Japanese dishes — and it hosts day parties known as "Le Brunch." By night it converts into a full club-lounge with the sound system, lighting and VIP booths a club night calls for. Crowd is upscale, and sociable. Music is house, hip-hop and mainstream club hits, plus a Wednesday Latin night (La Noche) — programmed to stay chill rather than become a hard dance-floor grind.

The one thing to plan around is the weather. Lavelle is a genuine rooftop — half the venue is covered, half is open to the sky, and the open section is usually closed in winter, so the space is smaller in colder months. Lavelle is at its best in summer when the full rooftop, the pools and the cabanas are all in play. For a big indoor dance floor or a year-round room, the best clubs in Toronto guide has other options.

Lavelle bottle service

Booth and cabana options on the rooftop. Minimums are confirmed on request.

Booth

~6–8 guests · seated table with bottle service

$500–$1,000+starting minimum
Cabana

Larger groups · private rooftop cabana

On requestquoted per night
Day party / brunch table

Le Brunch daytime seating by the pool

On requestquoted per event
Birthday & celebration packages Popular

Celebration setups — submit your date and group size

On requestcontact us

What a booth gets you

A reserved table on the rooftop — the reliable way to lock in seating on a busy night
Bottles of your choice with mixers, ice and glassware included
A dedicated server for your table
A smoother entry — booth guests skip the general line
The best seats for the view — booths and cabanas are positioned around the rooftop and pools

How pricing works

Bottle service at Lavelle typically starts around $500–$1,000 for a booth, depending on group size and the date — weekends and peak summer dates sit higher. Tables seat roughly six to eight guests; larger groups are better suited to a cabana.

Lavelle doesn't publish fixed tiers — the minimum depends on the date and setup. Submit the form with your date and headcount for a current quote.

Booth and cabana guests should arrive around 10:30–11pm to settle in before the rooftop fills. Reservations are confirmed on request — submit a booking and we'll check availability and pricing.

What a typical night looks like

How a weekend night on the Lavelle rooftop unfolds.

~10:30pm

Rooftop party starts

The night programming begins. Smoothest entry window — and the best time to arrive for a booth or cabana.
~11pm

Line builds

The queue grows quickly after 11. Be inside by now — lines at Lavelle can get long on a peak night.
~12–1am

Peak energy

The rooftop is full, the DJ is in full swing, and the skyline backdrop is at its best. The high point of the night.
~1:30am

Last call & wind-down

Drinks wind down toward last call as the night moves toward close.
~2am

Close

Lavelle wraps around 2am. King West stays lively at street level after.

Photos

The Lavelle rooftop, pools, and crowd.

Lavelle location & directions

South side of King St W, just east of Bathurst — the rooftop, 16 storeys up.

627 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1M5

Cross-streets: Bathurst & Portland · south side of King · rooftop of the King West tower

TTC: St. Andrew Station (Line 1), then head west on King St W; the 504 King streetcar also runs along King
Parking: Public lots on King St W and nearby Green P lots — the Green P app helps find spots; transit is recommended
Setting: Lavelle is a rooftop venue — take the elevator up; the smoking area is back down at street level
Prohibited: Pro cameras, DSLRs, video cameras, laptops and iPads — not permitted without press accreditation

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How we verify this page

Methodology overview: page built from Lavelle's official site (chezlavelle.com), Toronto nightlife coverage, public review patterns, and the operator-source Q&A above. Specific cross-checks for Lavelle are listed below.

Address & venue details: from Lavelle's official site (chezlavelle.com) and established Toronto club sources.
Pricing & policies: cover, drinks, dress code and bottle minimums cross-checked across multiple public nightlife sources.
Editorial review: the TorontoNightclubs.com team's independent assessment of vibe, door, and value.
Reviews: aggregated from public Google profiles. We don't operate, own, or earn commissions from Lavelle.

Page last updated May 19, 2026 · Information current as of May 2026

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Lavelle Toronto FAQ

Quick answers to the questions guests ask most often.

Where is Lavelle Toronto located?

Lavelle is at 627 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1M5, on the south side of King Street West just east of Bathurst in the Fashion District. It's a rooftop venue 16 storeys up — the closest subway is St. Andrew Station, then head west on King.

What is the dress code at Lavelle Toronto?

Lavelle's dress code is fashionable-forward smart casual, and it's strictly enforced. Dress to impress — the venue draws an upscale, dressed-up crowd. Avoid athletic wear, beachwear and overly casual outfits.

How do I get on the guestlist at Lavelle Toronto?

Use the form at the top of this page to request guestlist for Lavelle. We respond by text or email to confirm. Lines can get long, so arrive by 10:30–11pm — the rooftop party usually starts around 10:30pm and the room fills quickly.

How much is bottle service at Lavelle Toronto?

Bottle service at Lavelle typically starts around $500–$1,000 for a booth, depending on group size and the date. Tables seat roughly six to eight guests, and larger groups are better suited to a cabana. A booth is the most reliable way to guarantee seating on the rooftop. Exact minimums are confirmed on request.

How much is cover at Lavelle Toronto?

Lavelle is typically free with guestlist. Cover is charged on a per-event or artist-driven basis, so it varies night to night. Submit the form and we'll confirm cover and timing for your date.

What music does Lavelle Toronto play?

Lavelle plays house and hip-hop and mainstream club hits with Toronto's top DJs, plus live performances from local and international artists. There's also a Latin night, La Noche, on Wednesdays. The vibe is upscale and the music is chill rather than overbearing.

What nights is Lavelle Toronto open?

Lavelle operates as a restaurant by day and a club by night, with the rooftop party typically running Friday and Saturday from around 10:30pm, plus day parties and special events. Programming runs on a per-event basis, so check ahead — and note the venue is strongest in summer.

Is Lavelle Toronto open in winter?

Lavelle is a rooftop venue with half the space covered and half open to the weather. The open half is usually closed in winter, so the venue is smaller in the colder months. It's at its best in summer, when the full rooftop, pools and cabanas are in use.

Does Lavelle Toronto have a pool?

Yes. Lavelle has three outdoor pools and several cabanas on its rooftop, alongside a lounge bar, dining room and a small dance floor. It also hosts rooftop pool parties and day parties known as Le Brunch.

What is the age limit at Lavelle Toronto?

Lavelle is 19+ for club nights — Ontario's legal drinking age. Government-issued photo ID is required.

How much are drinks at Lavelle Toronto?

Drinks at Lavelle start around $10+ for mixed drinks, $9+ for beer, and $9–$12 for shots. Coat check is about $3–$5 depending on the season. Drinks can run on the pricier side.