Is it even really summer if you don’t take advantage of the city’s offering of vacay-vibes?… We didn’t think so either. The fact is rooftop season has officially arrived and it’s all about pools, patios and panoramic views. So whether you’ll be gathering a group of friends for poolside food and cocktails or arriving solo with your favourite book in hand, just ensure you have your floaty at the ready to take a dip in the top six patio pools in The Six.
KŌST
What’s 44 stories above Toronto’s entertainment district, offers a renowned infinity pool, sweeping views, food and cocktails? KŌST of course! Bisha Hotel’s trendy restaurant is the city’s answer to the taste and vibe of the Baja California Peninsula coastline.
Enjoy poolside, al-fresco style modern Californian and contemporary Asian cuisine, through breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week from 8am, as well as weekend brunch from 8am-2.45pm. Take advantage of the daily happy hour from 3-5pm to try a range of traditional and a la mode cocktails.
Harriet’s Rooftop
You’ll find Harriet’s Rooftop Bar at 1 Hotel Toronto. Exuding elegance and charm and with expansive views of the city, the luxurious rooftop lounge features a pool deck and plunge pool. While the trendy rooftop is accessible to all, the deck and pool are exclusively accessible to hotel guests and residents.
Open seven days a week, you can dive in (or simply unwind) from 12-11pm, and enjoy light bites until 10pm Monday-Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. The expertly crafted cocktails are available until close, and you don’t even have to leave your sunbed to order.
Lavelle
If you’re looking for a day-to-night poolside experience, look no further than Lavelle. A landmark venue set 16 stories above the city, Lavelle boasts unobstructed 360° views of Toronto’s skyline from its stylish rooftop deck, seven days a week.
With private cabanas and three pools to choose from, the daily service fee includes towel service. If you start to feel peckish, you can enjoy a delicious fusion of contemporary Latin and Japanese food, while refreshing cocktails will help quench your thirst.
Hotel X Toronto
Located on the Lake Ontario Waterfront in Downtown Toronto, Hotel X is a lakefront oasis with a large 55-foot indoor, outdoor heated rooftop pool. Open all year round, the adult-only pool is accessible to hotel guests to bask in and enjoy premium poolside service and comfort.
The artfully plated food is courtesy of Roses Cocina, offering a modern twist on North American Cuisine. With the drinks described as Boozy and Honest, Bubbly and Playful or Bubbly and Confident, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
The Lakeview Pool Lounge is a hidden gem in the middle of downtown Toronto where you can blissfully float the day away. The heated pool delivers unparalleled views of the CN Tower and the harbour, so be sure to keep at least one hand free to take pictures!
Hotel guests can frequent the pool at no extra cost, while day passes are available for other visitors. When you’re not admiring the views, you can head back to your cabana or deck chair to enjoy a variety of tasty eats inspired by international cuisine and wash it down with a thirst-quenching cocktail.
Cabana Poolbar
Offering unmatched views of Toronto’s skyline over Lake Ontario from its location at Polson Pier, Cabana is attached to Rebel Nightclub and spans an impressive 50,000 square feet. That’s a lot of patio! Its large octagonal swimming pool is surrounded by chic full-size cabanas, with the dining area and DJ booth close by.
Cabana is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-11pm and is the venue to visit if you’re looking for pool-party vibes that features music from House to Hip-Hop. Tapas-style food and signature cocktails crafted to perfection will keep you energized from day to night.