Petty Cash Toronto: No-Cover King West Bar, Hours & Review

Q: Where is Petty Cash located?

Petty Cash is at 487 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, on the corner of Portland and Adelaide in King West. The 504 and 514 streetcars stop at Portland and King — walk one block north to Portland and Adelaide.

Q: Does Petty Cash have a cover charge?

No. Petty Cash does not charge cover — you can walk straight in. Re-entry is allowed if you get a stamp from the door when you first enter. The no-cover policy is one of the venue's main draws.

Q: What time does Petty Cash open and close?

Petty Cash is open daily, roughly 5pm to 2am. The nightlife energy builds Thursday through Saturday with DJs and live music; earlier in the week it runs more as a relaxed bar and restaurant. Peak hours on a busy night are around midnight to 1am.

Q: What is the dress code at Petty Cash?

Petty Cash has a casual dress code — it's a bar, not an upscale club, so you can come as you are. A tidy casual look is the norm; very athletic outfits like jerseys or sportswear are best avoided on a busy night, but there's no strict fashionable-forward policy.

Q: What music does Petty Cash play?

Petty Cash plays a mix of Top 40, hip-hop and R&B, with DJs Thursday through Saturday and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. It's mainstream, upbeat and danceable rather than one specific niche.

Q: Does Petty Cash have arcade games and a pool table?

Yes. Petty Cash has arcade games and a pool table, alongside a 360-degree bar and local-artist murals. The games are part of the social-house concept and make it a good casual hangout earlier in the night.

Q: Does Petty Cash have happy hour?

Yes. Petty Cash runs a daily happy hour in the early evening with discounted food and drinks — historically half-priced pizza and apps with reduced beer and cocktail pricing — plus midweek specials like a half-price steak frites night. Exact happy-hour hours and offers can change, so check ahead.

Q: What is the age limit at Petty Cash?

Petty Cash is 19+ at night — Ontario's legal drinking age — and government-issued photo ID is required at the door. Earlier in the evening it operates as a restaurant.

Plan your night at Petty Cash

The fast version of this whole page.

Cover None — walk straight in
Best arrival Before ~11pm on weekends to skip the line
Dress code Casual — it's a bar, not an upscale club
The draw No cover, happy hour, arcade games & a pool table
Nightlife nights Thu–Sat with DJs & live music

Below: the room, the line, music, happy hour, and an honest review. Or jump straight to the booking form.

At a glance

The fast facts about Petty Cash in one place.

Address 487 Adelaide St W
Hours Daily ~5pm–2am
Min Age 19+ with photo ID
Cover No cover
Drinks From ~$5–$6
Music Top 40, Hip-Hop, R&B
Features Arcade, pool, patio
Payment Cash, Debit, Visa, MC, Amex

Our take on Petty Cash

Editorial review by the TorontoNightclubs.com team — based on multiple visits.

Jordan Caine Multiple visits Last reviewed April 2026

4.0/ 5

Vibe & crowd 4.3
Value 4.5
Door & comfort 3.2

Best for

A no-cover, low-pressure night out on King West
Pre-party drinks before hitting a bigger club nearby
Casual groups who want games, happy hour and Top 40 without a strict door

Skip if

You want a big, destination-style main-club room
You're arriving late on a weekend and won't wait in a line
You need bottle service, VIP tables, or a dressed-up scene

Petty Cash is the no-cover King West social house with arcade games, a pool table, and a casual hip-hop / R&B / Top 40 budget. It's the closest peer in the directory to 2 Cats — same no-cover positioning, younger crowd, more current-music programming, and one of the rare King West rooms that doesn't pretend to be a destination club.

Open Thursday through Saturday. The arcade and the pool are the actual differentiators — most King West rooms are bottle-service-or-bust, and Petty Cash is the deliberate counterpoint. Dress code is casual, the door is walk-up, and the bar pricing is competitive enough that the math works for a casual Friday.

Bottom line: if you wanted a King West Thursday or Friday without a cover or a dress code, Petty Cash is the answer. Skip if you wanted scene, a real dance floor, or bottle service. Game of pool at midnight is on the table, literally.

What guests are saying

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Google

Petty Cash reviews well on Google — read current guest ratings and photos on its profile.

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OpenTable

Diner reviews and table bookings for the Petty Cash kitchen — useful for the food side.

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Petty Cash vs nearby King West spots

If Petty Cash isn't right for your night, these are the closest fits in the area.

Venue	Best for	Music	Price	Door difficulty
Petty Cash	No-cover casual night, pre-party, games & happy hour	Top 40 / Hip-Hop	$$	Easy (line at peak)
Mister Wolf	Neon-lit hip-hop club — same Honeycomb ownership	Hip-hop / Top 40	$$	Medium
Paris Texas	Sports & country bar, casual King West night	Country / Top 40	$$	Easy–Medium
Cassius	Italian supper club into a late-night room	Top 40 / Italo-house	$$$	Medium
Century	A proper King West club night	Hip-hop / Top 40	$$	Medium

How to get into Petty Cash

It's no cover and walk-in — here's how to skip the line and make the most of it.

Best arrival times

To skip the line: arrive before about 11pm on a Friday or Saturday. Earlier than that you can usually walk straight in.
For happy hour: come in the early evening — the daily happy hour runs from around 5pm, and it's the calmest, best-value window.
For the club energy: the room peaks around midnight to 1am with DJs in full swing — just expect a wait at the door if you arrive then.

The line — what to expect

There's no cover, but Petty Cash is consistently busy, and the line is the real cost of a late arrival.
Arrive after roughly 11pm on a weekend and a 30 to 45 minute wait in a slow-moving line is common.
The fix is simple: get there earlier, or pick a quieter weeknight. Re-entry is allowed if you get a stamp on the way in.

Cover & getting in

Petty Cash does not charge cover — entry is walk-in, first come first served.
There's no guestlist to join and no door list to be on; you simply show up.
If you want a guaranteed spot for a group or a celebration, a table reservation is the way to lock it in — use the form on this page.

ID requirements

Valid government photo ID is required at night — passport, Ontario driver's license, or Canadian provincial photo card.
Legal age in Ontario is 19+. Expect to be carded if you look under 25.
Photocopies, photos of ID, and expired ID aren't accepted.

Dress code

Petty Cash has a casual dress code — it's a bar, not an upscale club, so you can essentially come as you are.
A tidy casual look is the norm; very athletic outfits like jerseys or sportswear are best avoided on a busy weekend night.
There's no strict fashionable-forward policy — the relaxed door is part of the appeal.

Happy hour & specials

Petty Cash runs a daily happy hour in the early evening with discounted food and drinks — historically half-price pizza and apps with reduced beer and cocktails.
There are midweek specials too, including a half-price steak frites night.
Happy-hour times and offers can change, so check the venue's Instagram for the current deal before you go.

Insider tips

The arcade games and pool table are best earlier in the night — once the room fills, they're harder to get to.
The street-level patio is a great spot in summer and has its own bar.
Treat it as a pre-party: it's an easy first stop before a bigger King West club nearby.
It's on the corner of Portland & Adelaide — the 504 and 514 streetcars stop at Portland & King, one block south.
It's a Honeycomb Hospitality venue, same group as Baro and Mister Wolf, if you want to make a night of the neighbourhood.

About Petty Cash

The no-cover social house on the corner of Portland & Adelaide.

Petty Cash — full name Petty Cash Social House — opened in 2018 on the corner of Portland and Adelaide in King West, in the space that was formerly SpiritHouse. It came from Honeycomb Hospitality, the group founded by Brandon Farmer and Matty Tsoumaris, the same team behind Baro and Mister Wolf. The idea was a genuine hybrid: retro-modern restaurant and bar by day, DJ-driven "social house" by night. The roughly 150-seat room is built around a 360-degree bar, with arcade games, a pool table, heaps of greenery, local-artist murals and a street-level patio — even a real safe built into the DJ booth.

At night, Petty Cash leans into Top 40, hip-hop and R&B, with DJs Thursday through Saturday and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Crowd is mostly in its 20s — young professionals and a sociable, energetic mix. The appeal is in the details: no cover, drinks starting cheap, a daily happy hour, and a room with enough going on that you don't need a bottle to have a night. It's also quietly become a celebrity-spotting spot over the years, with Shawn Mendes among the regulars, though it never feels like a velvet-rope room.

As of 2026, Petty Cash is one of King West's most dependable casual nights — a pre-party or a full relaxed evening rather than a destination main club. Honest caveat: the weekend line is real. The room is compact and busy, so arriving late means waiting. Get there early and it's hard to beat for an affordable, low-pressure night. For other options nearby, the best clubs in Toronto guide sorts venues by area, music and vibe.

Drinks, happy hour & bottle service

Petty Cash is a no-cover, affordable room — here's what a night actually costs.

Cover charge

Walk straight in — re-entry with a stamp

Noneno cover
Mixed drinks & beer

Standard pours — the everyday menu

From ~$5–$6per drink
Daily happy hour Value

Early-evening half-price food & reduced drinks

Discounted~5pm onward
Bottle service & booths

Reserved booth areas for groups & private parties

On requestcontact us

What makes Petty Cash good value

No cover — you never pay to get in, any night of the week
Cheap drinks — mixed drinks and beer start around $5–$6
A daily happy hour with half-price food and reduced drink pricing in the early evening
Midweek specials — including a half-price steak frites night
Free entertainment — arcade games and a pool table, no charge to play

How this compares

Most of King West runs on cover charges and four-figure bottle minimums. Petty Cash sits at the opposite end — no cover, low drink prices, and a happy hour — which is exactly why it works so well as a pre-party or a casual full night out.

Bottle service and reserved booths are available for groups and private events, with pricing confirmed on request — submit the form above with your date and party size.

Happy-hour times, specials and bottle pricing can change. Check the venue's Instagram for the current offers, or submit the form above for table and private-event details.

What a typical night looks like

How an evening at Petty Cash tends to unfold.

~5–8pm

Happy hour & dinner

The room runs as a relaxed restaurant and bar — daily happy hour, easy seating, and the best window for the pool table and arcade.
~9–10pm

Shift into social-house mode

DJs get going Thursday through Saturday, the crowd builds, and the energy moves from dinner to drinks.
~12am–1am

Peak energy

Full, lively room with Top 40 and hip-hop in full swing. On a weekend, this is also when the line outside is longest.
~1–2am

Last call & wind-down

Last call comes ahead of a 2am close; the crowd thins as nearby clubs take over.

Photos

The Petty Cash room, bar, games and patio.

Petty Cash location & directions

On the corner of Portland & Adelaide in King West.

487 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON

Cross-streets: Portland & Adelaide · King West

TTC: The 504 and 514 streetcars stop at Portland & King — walk one block north to Portland & Adelaide
Parking: Small paid lot on the southeast corner of Portland & Adelaide (privately run); other lots nearby on King St W
Payment: Cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, Amex accepted
Good to know: No cover, a street-level patio, and free arcade games and a pool table inside

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Similar spots in Toronto

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How we verify this page

We update venue pages from a mix of visits, public venue information, guest feedback we receive through this form, and Google review trends. Where possible, we confirm hours and pricing directly with the venue. Hours, happy-hour offers and specials can change — for the current night, check the venue's channels or use the booking form to confirm.

Editorial review: based on TorontoNightclubs.com team visits and a wide read of public guest reviews.
Pricing: reflects public venue info and guest reports — no cover, with drinks and happy-hour detail confirmed against the venue's published info.
Hours & address: from public venue info and Google Maps.
Reviews: we read across public Google and OpenTable profiles. We don't operate, own, or earn commissions from Petty Cash.

Page last updated May 19, 2026 · Last reviewed May 2026

Petty Cash FAQ

Quick answers to the questions guests ask most often.

Where is Petty Cash located?

Petty Cash is at 487 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, on the corner of Portland and Adelaide in King West. The 504 and 514 streetcars stop at Portland and King — walk one block north to Portland and Adelaide.

Does Petty Cash have a cover charge?

No. Petty Cash does not charge cover — you can walk straight in. Re-entry is allowed if you get a stamp from the door when you first enter. The no-cover policy is one of the venue's main draws.

What is Petty Cash?

Petty Cash, full name Petty Cash Social House, is a hybrid bar and club on King West — a retro-modern restaurant and bar by day that turns into a DJ-driven social house at night. It has a 360-degree bar, arcade games, a pool table, and a street-level patio. It opened in 2018 from Honeycomb Hospitality, the team behind Baro and Mister Wolf.

What time does Petty Cash open and close?

Petty Cash is open daily, roughly 5pm to 2am. The nightlife energy builds Thursday through Saturday with DJs and live music; earlier in the week it runs more as a relaxed bar and restaurant. Peak hours on a busy night are around midnight to 1am.

What is the dress code at Petty Cash?

Petty Cash has a casual dress code — it's a bar, not an upscale club, so you can come as you are. A tidy casual look is the norm; very athletic outfits like jerseys or sportswear are best avoided on a busy night, but there's no strict fashionable-forward policy.

What music does Petty Cash play?

Petty Cash plays a mix of Top 40, hip-hop and R&B, with DJs Thursday through Saturday and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. It's mainstream, upbeat and danceable rather than one specific niche.

Is there a line at Petty Cash?

On busy nights, yes. Petty Cash is consistently popular, and arriving after about 11pm on a weekend can mean a 30 to 45 minute wait in a slow-moving line. There's no cover, so the line is the main cost of a late arrival. Get there earlier to walk straight in.

Does Petty Cash have arcade games and a pool table?

Yes. Petty Cash has arcade games and a pool table, alongside a 360-degree bar and local-artist murals. The games are part of the social-house concept and make it a good casual hangout earlier in the night.

Does Petty Cash have happy hour?

Yes. Petty Cash runs a daily happy hour in the early evening with discounted food and drinks — historically half-priced pizza and apps with reduced beer and cocktail pricing — plus midweek specials like a half-price steak frites night. Exact happy-hour hours and offers can change, so check ahead.

What is the age limit at Petty Cash?

Petty Cash is 19+ at night — Ontario's legal drinking age — and government-issued photo ID is required at the door. Earlier in the evening it operates as a restaurant.

Can you book Petty Cash for a private event?

Yes. Petty Cash has a dedicated private event space and offers full-venue buyouts, with three bars, a DJ booth, pool tables and an events team. Submit the form on this page with your date and group size and we'll help coordinate.