When is the best time to visit Ground Control?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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Ground Control
- 4.7221 reviews
- $$
Ground Control is a lively, retro-inspired arcade bar featuring pinball and classic arcade games alongside a thoughtful craft beer and cocktail program. Expect a high-energy atmosphere with DJs and occasional live performances — a great spot for groups, date nights, or anyone looking for playful nightlife in Toronto. Visit for nostalgic gaming, creative drinks, and an upbeat crowd that keeps the place buzzing late into the evening.
Quick answers
Ground Control in short
Is Ground Control indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Ground Control cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Ground Control?
1279 Queen St W,Toronto, ON M6K 1L6,Canada.
Right now · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Better later, at 5 pm.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Hours not listed
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
13°
Clear
- Feels
- 12°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 5pm
12° - 6pm
11° - 7pm10°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Ground Control
- 2 HamsArt Market, Souk Café · 8 min
- 3 Bar Poet · 13 min
- 4 Antler Kitchen & Bar · 15 min
- 5 Hiya Scone and Coffee · 15 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good for small groups
- Good for large groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 221 reviews
Known for
- Late night
- Group dining
- Date night
- Great beer selection
- Bar games
- Live performances
The feel
- Trendy
- Lively
- Casual
- University students
- Groups
- Couples
What people say
Best cougar bar in Toronto since Croc Rock closed. The 80s retro nights are the best for the prowl 🐆 Just needs a few cheap shooters on the menu to really loosen things up. Cougar kickoff cocktails!
+ atmosphere/theme, drink menu, friendly staff - sticky floors, drink prices
Around Parkdale
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowHamsArt Market, Souk CaféCafé · 8 min walk
Bar PoetBar · 13 min walk
Antler Kitchen & BarRestaurant · 15 min walk
Good nowHiya Scone and CoffeeCafé · 15 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.