As it turns out, Toronto’s best bingo nights aren’t in retirement-home rec rooms, they’re in bars. Across the city, bingo has taken on a whole new nightlife feel, blending old-school cards and number-calling with music-themed rounds and campy drag-hosted nights! Here are a few spots worth checking out now.
Rockin’ Good Time Bingo at Houndstooth
This live-music bar on College Street hosts Rockin’ Good Time Bingo every second Tuesday with tunes by DJ Gaucho. The next game is set for April 7, 2026, with rounds starting at 7, 8, 9, and 10 p.m. It’s free to play and very community-driven: bring some canned food items to donate to the Parkdale Food Bank. 818 College, at Ossington.
Music Bingo Mondays at The Copper Boot
This Tex-Mex sports bar hosts Music Bingo on Monday nights at 8 p.m. Here, the game turns into a singalong: your fave songs replace numbers, and every round turns into a full-blown singalong! Expect throwback anthems, guilty pleasures, country bangers, pop classics and lots of friendly competition. It’s part trivia, part party, and possibly your new Monday night ritual. 171 College St.
Messy Margaret’s drag-bingo circuit
Toronto’s most visible drag-bingo footprint right now belongs to Messy Margaret, founder of Messy Productions! Rather than focusing on just one bar, Messy’s bingo nights travel: At The Well Restaurant and Bar (487 Church St), there’s weekly Wednesday night bingo events at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and the events are hosted by Messy Margaret, with a special guest host on the last Wednesday of every month! Expect $1 wings, $5 Molson drinks before 7 p.m. and tons of prizes.
Over at No Notes Cocktail Bar (3 Westmoreland Ave), Messy’s Drag Bingo lands on April 18, 7 p.m. (tickets: CA$17.28) and promises high camp and sharp comedy.
For the late-night crowd, check out Drag Bingo After Dark at the Lodge On Queen (251 Queen St W). This one has more of an adult-only vibe, so expect a slightly naughtier night of the classic game, with scandalous prizes (from the Love Shop and more), cocktails and high-energy performances from Toronto’s own Delusional Diva!
If you’re not a night owl, Storm Crow Manor (580 Church St) has Drag Brunch Bingo booked for April 12 and May 10, with a meal included in the ticket (12 p.m.-3 p.m., $42/ticket).
Bingo Bonanza at Birroteca (Eataly Yorkville)
This is more of an Indie Ale house-style twist on the classic game, featuring rotating taps and tons of chances to win along the way. Settle in with a pint, grab your cards and let the numbers roll! Takes place April 7, from 8 to 10 p.m., at Birroteca (55 Bloor St W). Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
Music bingo at Collective Arts Toronto
Music bingo is back at this taproom and retail store in Trinity-Bellwoods. Come by for tunes, brews and prizes on Wednesdays between 7 and 9 p.m. Admission is free, and the April 1 event is hosted by actress Alyssa Leclair. 777 Dundas St W.
Old Skool bingo at Fiction Club
This is the place to be if you’re looking for nostalgic R&B and hip-hop classics from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s alongside your bingo game! Expect tons of incredible prizes, dance competitions to show off your moves and epic birthday packages to make your celebration unforgettable. Follow @oldskoolbingo for more info. Tickets: $44.12+. Takes place Sat April 25, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Fiction Club (nightclub inside Grace O’Malley’s, 180 Pearl St).
