The Fifth Social Club

Entertainment District · 21+ upscale loft · 225 Richmond St W

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Address
225 Richmond St W, Suite 100
Entrance
Alleyway on Duncan, south of Richmond
Area
Entertainment District
Format
21+ upscale loft bar & club
Capacity
~800 standing
Hours
Fri 9pm-2am, Sat 10pm-2am (closed Sun-Thu)
Age
21+ (strict, photo ID required)
Music
Top 40, Hip Hop, Deep House, Rock/Alt
Cover
~$20 (less with guestlist)
Bottle service
From $1,000 + tax + tip
Dress code
Upscale (no athletic wear / ripped denim)
Phone
(416) 979-3000

Know before you go

21+ is the headline. This isn't a guideline — it's enforced at the door with no exceptions on normal club nights. Bring physical government-issued photo ID (driver's licence, passport, provincial ID); digital IDs are not accepted. If you're 19 or 20, save the trip — try Fiction or Mia instead.

The dress code is real. No hoodies, sweatshirts, ball caps, shorts, sweatpants, ripped jeans, baggy cargo pants, or running shoes. Men: button-up shirts, fitted denim or trousers, dress shoes or clean designer sneakers (no athletic). Women: dresses or upscale evening attire, heels recommended. Men's bags / fanny packs / pouches not allowed; women may bring purses. Security has full discretion regardless of guest list.

Find the entrance. The address is 225 Richmond W but the entrance is in the alleyway on Duncan Street, south of Richmond. First-time visitors miss this regularly — budget an extra 5 minutes for navigation. Look for the line in the alleyway.

Bottle service vs guest list. Bottle service guarantees entry, dedicated table, dedicated server, and complimentary cover for the table guests. Tables start at $1,000 + tax + tip, scaling to $2,000+ depending on group size. Bottles $300-500 for mid-range. Guest list reduces cover but does not guarantee entry — the door retains discretion. Guest list active windows: Fri 9-10:30pm, Sat 10-11:30pm. Arrive within the window.

Summer pre-party deals (verify current). Historically: $6 drinks before 11pm Fridays, $4 single house spirits before 11pm Saturdays. Confirm via the venue's Instagram before going. Pre-11pm is a lot cheaper than peak hours.

Our take on The Fifth Social Club

Our honest take, updated when something changes.

Visited multiple times Last reviewed

21+ only, enforced at the door with no exceptions on normal club nights. The room is in the Gelber warehouse on Richmond W — Douglas fir beams, all-white interior, four bars, 800-cap with the layout broken into bar zones and a dance floor. Programming is Top 40, hip-hop, deep house, occasional rock/alternative crossover, branded as "I Heart Friday" and "Fifth Saturdays." The room has 15+ years of operating history and the structural advantage that most King West venues run 19+; if you want a 21+ floor, this is where it actually exists.

Best for: 21+ birthdays where you need the under-21s filtered out (the structural advantage over Lavelle and 44 Toronto, both 19+). Bachelorette and bachelor parties wanting a room without King West chaos. Out-of-town visitors after a recognisable upscale-club name. Bottle-service celebration nights for groups of 8-25.

Skip if: You're under 21. You wanted hip-hop-only programming (try Apt 200 or Mia). You wanted EDM (try DPRTMNT or Story). You wanted past 2am (the room closes at 2). You don't want a dress code enforced. Wednesday or Thursday (closed).

About The Fifth Social Club

225 Richmond St W, Suite 100. The room is on the ground floor of the historic Gelber warehouse, in the cluster of converted industrial buildings between Richmond and Adelaide that housed Toronto's club scene before the migration to King West. The entrance is in the alleyway south of Richmond on Duncan — first-time visitors miss it regularly.

The Fifth Social Club is the anchor venue of The Fifth Group, which also runs the upstairs Fifth Grill & Terrace (year-round dining, rooftop terrace) and event spaces used for weddings, corporate functions, and private launches. The vertical stack of dinner upstairs / dancing downstairs is part of the building's draw — groups can do both without leaving the address.

800-cap standing or 150 theatre-style. Four bars, dedicated dance floor, multiple booth tiers for bottle service. Programming runs as two repeating brands: I Heart Friday and Fifth Saturdays. Music mix is Top 40, hip-hop, deep house, occasional rock/alternative depending on theme. Theme parties (holiday-tied, seasonal, anniversaries) adjust the mix.

Bottle service, birthday & party packages

Bottle service. Booth + bottle starts at $1,000 + tax + tip, scaling to $2,000+ based on group size and night. Bottle prices typically $300-500 for mid-range liquor. Includes complimentary cover for table guests, mixers, dedicated server, and faster entry through the bottle-service line. Text bookings: (647) 822-5827 for pricing and reservations; (647) 560-2582 for VIP packages and birthday add-ons. Main line: (416) 979-3000.

Gold Birthday Package. Custom cake, bottle of Prosecco, birthday decorations and signage. Booked as an add-on to bottle service. Photo-ready setup — the venue's most-Instagrammed birthday format.

Silver Birthday Package. Cake and basic decoration package. Lighter add-on for smaller groups. Lower price point.

Customization. Bottle-service tables can be customised with party decor and swag — balloons, signage, themed setups for bachelorette / bachelor / milestone parties. Email or text VIP for custom asks.

Private events. The Fifth Group regularly hosts corporate events, weddings, product launches, fashion shows, and fundraisers across the social club + grill + terrace combined footprint. Capacity flexible from intimate (50-100) to large-scale (800 social club only, more across the building). Contact vip@thefifth.com for private inquiries.

The Fifth Social Club location & how to get there

Address & entrance. 225 Richmond Street West, Suite 100. The main entrance is NOT on Richmond — it's in the alleyway on Duncan Street, south of Richmond. Look for the entrance line in the alley and the security team checking ID. The Fifth Group building also houses the Fifth Grill & Terrace upstairs (separate entry on Richmond).

TTC. St Andrew (Line 1 University, King & University) is 6 minutes' walk south. Osgoode (Line 1) is 5 minutes east. 504 King streetcar at King & Duncan is 5 minutes south. 510 Spadina streetcar at Spadina & Richmond is 5 minutes west. Last subway runs roughly 1:30am Mon-Sat; the 301 Blue Night route on Queen handles late-night returns.

Parking. Public street parking on Richmond, Duncan, and surrounding streets after 6pm. Underground garages at Richmond-Adelaide Centre, 401 Richmond, and Metro Hall are within 5 minutes' walk — expect $20-$35 for the night. No dedicated venue parking.

Uber / Lyft. Duncan Street is quieter than King West and works well as a pickup zone. Richmond also functions but gets busy around closing time. Surge pricing common at 2am Saturday.

Nearby venues to combine. Story Toronto (214 Adelaide W, 100m south) — electronic music club. Mia (244 Adelaide W, 150m south-east) — hip-hop/R&B/afrobeats. Rock 'n' Horse (250 Adelaide W, 150m south-east) — country bar. Grace O'Malley's (14 Duncan, 50m south on Duncan) — Irish pub for the pre- or post-game.

Nearby in Entertainment District

Build a full night out — dinner before, drinks first, dancing after, options if the door is brutal. All within walking or short-ride distance.

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The Fifth Social Club FAQ

What is The Fifth Social Club's address?

225 Richmond Street West, Suite 100, Toronto, ON M5V 1W2. The main entrance is in the alleyway on Duncan Street, south of Richmond — not on Richmond itself. Entertainment District. Closest TTC is St Andrew (Line 1, 6-minute walk). Phone: (416) 979-3000. Email: vip@thefifth.com.

Is The Fifth Social Club 19+ or 21+?

21+ — strictly enforced. This is one of the few 21+ rooms in Toronto and the policy is the reason a lot of older professionals choose it over King West's 19+ clubs. Valid government-issued photo ID required at the door. Digital IDs are not accepted; bring a physical card. No exceptions for normal weekend nights.

When is The Fifth Social Club open?

Fridays 9pm to 2am, Saturdays 10pm to 2am. Closed Sunday through Thursday. The Fri/Sat-only schedule is unusual — most Toronto clubs run Wed-Sat — but it reflects the venue's positioning as a destination-weekend room rather than a default night-out venue. Plan around it.

What's the dress code at The Fifth Social Club?

Upscale, strictly enforced. NOT allowed: hoodies, sweatshirts, ball caps, shorts, sweatpants, ripped jeans, baggy cargo pants, running shoes, athletic wear, jerseys, gang colours/apparel. Men's bags / fanny packs / pouches not permitted; women may bring purses. Entry is at security's discretion — guest list does not guarantee entry if the dress doesn't pass. Plan accordingly.

How much is bottle service at The Fifth Social Club?

Bottle minimums typically start at $1,000 + tax + tip, scaling to $2,000+ depending on group size and night. Individual bottle prices range $300-500 for mid-range liquor. Booking includes complimentary cover for the table guests, mixers, late-night service, and a dedicated server. For bottle service inquiries text (647) 822-5827 or (647) 560-2582, or phone the main line (416) 979-3000. Voted top 10 bottle service in Toronto by BlogTO.

What music does The Fifth Social Club play?

Mixed format: Top 40, Hip Hop, Deep House, Rock/Alternative. Fridays run the "I Heart Friday" theme; Saturdays are "Fifth Saturdays." Crowd skews 25-35 professionals — older than King West college / 19+ rooms — so the DJ programming follows: chart-toppers and crowd-pleasers rather than underground sets. Theme parties occasionally adjust the music mix.

Is there a summer pre-party special at The Fifth Social Club?

Yes — historically the venue runs a summer pre-party: $6 drinks before 11pm on Fridays and $4 single house spirits before 11pm on Saturdays. Confirm current promotions via the venue's social channels before going. Pre-11pm is cheaper than the late-night bar — arrive early if budget matters.

Where is the guestlist at The Fifth Social Club?

Guest list is active Fridays 9-10:30pm and Saturdays 10-11:30pm. Sign up via the venue's website (fifthsocialclub.thefifth.com) before going. Guest list reduces cover but does not guarantee entry — security retains discretion on dress code and capacity. Get on the list AND arrive within the listed window for the best chance.

Is The Fifth Social Club good for birthdays and bachelorette parties?

Yes — it's one of Toronto's go-to bachelorette / bachelor party venues for the 21+ crowd. The venue offers Gold (special cake, Prosecco bottle, birthday decorations) and Silver birthday packages, plus customizable bottle service add-ons. Private booths accommodate groups up to ~20-25. Birthday and bachelorette groups arriving on bottle service get expedited entry and dedicated server. Book at least 1-2 weeks ahead for Saturday nights, especially in spring / summer / holiday peak seasons.

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How we verify this page

We build venue pages from a mix of the venue's official information, established Toronto sources, public review trends, and reader feedback.

  • Address & venue details: The Fifth Social Club official site (fifthsocialclub.thefifth.com, accessed May 2026), The Fifth Group parent (thefifth.com), Yelp (updated April 2026).
  • Operating hours & closure schedule: Venue's published schedule, Yelp listing, Facebook page.
  • Dress code & entry policy: Venue's published policy on guestlist page, NightFlow detailed review (March 2026).
  • Bottle service pricing: TorontoClubs.com listing, BestTorontoClubs.com listing, venue's party packages page.
  • Capacity & layout: Bizbash Venue Directory listing (800 max standing, 150 theatre-style), TopTorontoClubs.com guide.
  • History & ownership: The Fifth Group corporate site, BlogTO top 10 bottle service recognition.
  • Reader feedback: Aggregated Yelp / Tripadvisor / Facebook (398+ reviews, 72% recommend).