Things to Do in North Riverdale, Toronto
Withrow Park's rinks and tennis courts sit among the Victorian streets, with Greektown's restaurants along Danforth Avenue at the northern edge.
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Top things to do in North Riverdale
Ewowday - Lifestyle & DIY Workshop
★ 4.9 · 1.1kSpecialty Store
Withrow Park
★ 4.7 · 2.5kCity Park
Recreational retreat featuring tennis courts, baseball fields, a playground & seasonal skating rink.
- Every day
- 12 AM – 12 AM
Kops Records
★ 4.6 · 524Record Store
- Every day
- 11 AM – 7 PM
Avoca
★ 4.7 · 257Chocolate Shop
The Scribe Bookstore
★ 4.9 · 179Bookstore
Withrow Park Farmers' Market - June to October
★ 4.6 · 156Market
Broadview Flower Market
★ 4.5 · 231Market
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM – 7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM – 7 PM
- Sun
- 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Where to eat & drink in North Riverdale
The Danforth Music Hall
★ 4.5 · 6.8kLive Music
Built in 1919, this longstanding theatre hosts contemporary local & international musicians.
- Mon–Tue
- 12 AM – 12 AM
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu–Fri
- 12 AM – 12 AM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Dora Keogh Irish Pub
★ 4.5 · 556Irish Pub· $10-30
Old-world country pub for pints & rustic Irish fare, plus acclaimed Celtic music sessions.
- Mon–Thu
- 5 PM – 12 AM
- Fri
- 4 PM – 2 AM
- Sat
- 4 PM – 2 AM
- Sun
- 4 PM – 10 PM
Farside
★ 4.7 · 416Cocktail Bar· CA$20–30
Trendy bar with craft beers, shots & cocktails plus rental studios for artists in residence.
- Every day
- 6 PM – 2 AM
Second Cup Café
★ 4.6 · 679Coffee Shop· CA$1–10
Riverdale Perk Cafe
★ 4.5 · 565Café & Bakery· CA$10–20
Chandeliers & a wood stove adorn this homey coffee shop dispensing brunch, sandwiches & cupcakes.
- Every day
- 7:30 AM – 5 PM
Batifole
★ 4.8 · 700French· CA$100+
Cosy, unpretentious French bistro with a 300-label wine list & simply prepared fare in lively digs.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 5 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sat
- 5 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Allens
★ 4.4 · 1.4kNeighborhood Restaurant· CA$20–70
Irish-inspired saloon with a backyard patio & upscale pub fare, plus lengthy scotch & beer lists.
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM – 10 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM – 11 PM
- Sat
- 10:30 AM – 11 PM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM – 10 PM
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1The Danforth Music Hall
- 2Ewowday - Lifestyle & DIY Workshop
- 3Withrow Park
- 4Kops Records
- 5Dora Keogh Irish Pub
- 6Avoca
- 7The Scribe Bookstore
- 8Farside
- 9Second Cup Café
- 10Withrow Park Farmers' Market - June to October
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The Danforth Music HallLive Music
Ewowday - Lifestyle & DIY WorkshopSpecialty Store
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