Small gatherings are great and all, but your birthday is a big deal! You deserve a giant party to celebrate, and there's no better place than the big city.
No matter what your vision of fun with friends looks like, the Giggster app is the only tool you need to find a private space that fits the bill. From sports clubs in the outer reaches of North York to speakeasy cocktail parties in prime locations in downtown Toronto, we promise to help you host a night you'll never forget.
Worried a big bash may not be in the budget? Your birthday celebration could be more affordable than you think, with affordable pricing like ours giving you a hand.
So come on—let's host a massive blowout together. You and the Giggster app sound like a dream team!
In case you haven’t noticed yet, one of the things that makes Giggster a premier choice for coordinating your rental is that we offer what you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s what a unique space could look like at this year’s birthday celebration:
Get a little silly and embrace your inner pop star at one of the city’s premier karaoke rooms. Drinks, all your favorite tunes, and the opportunity to be the center of attention…what more could you ask for?
Just because your birthday party is big, doesn’t mean it needs to be wild. Embrace your inner foodie and a tamer atmosphere at one of our culinary venues. A commercial kitchen could host a cooking class, or you could head to a chic restaurant for a five-course meal.
Can’t sit still? Celebrate another year in one of our sporty spaces. VR golf lounges, ice pads at the arena, boxing rings, and more are all up for grabs this year.
Bar buyouts are the easiest solution if you want to toast with all your pals—no waiting in line or trying to find each other amongst a crowd of strangers. From dive bar to speakeasy and everything in between, there are plenty of ways to customize this party plan to suit your personality.
Have you thought about bringing your birthday bash on the go? Yachts and party buses will accommodate between 20-120 of your closest friends as you drink your way around the city (and its harbour).
Exceptional Variety & Quality: From the hottest restaurants in town to urban clubhouses, the Giggster app has the inside scoop on all of Toronto’s hidden gem private venues: 592 of them, to be exact.
Hassle-Free Booking: Ensuring your space includes everything you need to host a crowd AND fits your party style is no small feat. Not only does the Giggster app make this simple, but we keep it affordable with rates starting at $17/hour—consider it our birthday gift to you!
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: We pride ourselves on being incredibly friendly and super helpful. That’s why we’ve introduced 24 hours of leeway, where you can cancel or switch things up without penalty. We just ask that your party is more than 48 hours away.
Platform Protections: The entire process of planning a big birthday bash can be daunting. An optional protection plan that takes disruptions, damage, and liability concerns out of your hands is just what you need to rent a top Toronto location like Traditional Chinese Style Photo Studio with confidence.
One of the things expert event planners do best is get to know the neighborhood inside and out and prepare for the unexpected before it happens. Brushing up on a little local knowledge before you host events in Downtown Toronto is a surefire way to elevate your experience.
Advantages
Need somewhere to stay? Chances are, you have some out-of-towners joining you if you’ve got a lengthy guest list. Toronto is a treasure trove of accommodation options, from harborfront penthouse Airbnbs to stunning sky-rise hotels.
Toronto has a really incredible craft drink industry. Whether experimental mixologists or pints of microbrews are more up your alley, you’ll find no shortage of ways to imbibe on your birthday.
Toronto’s nightlife scene is quite LGBTQ-friendly. Not only will you find most spaces safe and inclusive, but there’s also a large queer bar neighborhood known as "Toronto Gay Village."
Disadvantages
Alcohol service cutoffs are relatively generous, with bars required to finish service by 2 am, but noise bylaws do start at 11 pm even on the weekend, so you’ll need to do a little investigative work into how late you can reasonably keep the party going.
Have a public transportation plan handy. While the TTC is relatively reliable, even after dark, it does get super busy at peak travel times, and delays/construction can cause route/time changes. You don’t want people trying to figure this out after a handful of drinks.
Lots of venues have highly specific dress codes. While you may be able to determine your own with a complete buyout, you should certainly double-check when renting a bar or restaurant so you can communicate clearly with guests.
Locking down a great space for your next event is paramount for the guest experience. As the guest of honor, you deserve only the best at your birthday party, so allow us to introduce you to our most popular venue types:
Concert Venues and Clubs – Get the Groove. If dance parties are your thing, utilize Toronto's hot clubbing scene. The best of our after-dark entertainment options, these spaces have high-end lighting and sound systems, plus fully stocked bars, so you can hit the dance floor under the strobing lights, vodka soda in hand.
Multi-Floor Lounges – Clubs but Cooler. In our humble opinion, these club rooms with loft spaces have the coolest vibe around. With lots of luxurious lounge areas and standing room in spades, mixing and mingling has never been this easy or stylish. Most have live music capabilities and kitchens too, so you can build as much or as little into your itinerary as you desire.
Classic Reception Hall – Oldie but Goodie. They’re not just for weddings and fundraising galas! If you want to host a more formal affair for a milestone birthday (champagne birthdays, 50ths, you name it!) or a company’s birthday (because nobody said corporate events don’t count), these giant venues with onsite event planners and premium amenities are the obvious answer.
Industrial Warehouses – Glam Meets Grunge. Looking for the versatility of a banquet facility with a bit more urban spunk? Industrial event spaces have plenty of room for all your loved ones, high ceilings, and some interesting architectural features.
Planning a fun night out is more work than meets the eye. When it comes to curating memorable experiences with your loved ones, using these pro tips as a springboard for your planning process is a godsend:
Explore Your Entertainment Options – Of course, you can go traditional with live music and a sit-down dinner, but you can also think a bit more outside the box and host a competitive karaoke session or tear up the dance floor like you did in your college days.
Pinpoint Your Most Important Vendors – For epic dance parties, premium sound systems, and a high-end lighting rig might be just what you need to set the scene. If impromptu social media photo shoots are part of the plan, a venue with natural light might be a big deal. Deciding what your deal breakers are, hiring them first is key.
Make It a Surprise Birthday Party – So many of us have always secretly dreamed of having our loved ones plan a surprise for our special day. That said, you know your celebrant best, so if they are super type A and don’t like to be left out of the loop, maybe don’t get any wild ideas.
Source What You Need Locally – Prepping an epic charcuterie spread? Some microbrews for your drinks bar? Spend a day persuading the likes of the St. Lawrence Market or Kensington Market and you’ll have artisanal goodies out the wazoo, which is sure to impress even the pickiest guests.
Good entertainment for your friends and family doesn’t come cheap, especially when your social circle is ever-expanding. Thankfully, you can host an epic celebration for less with some savviness and these budget tips:
Choose a venue that comes fully equipped.
Rentals for big events are the easiest way to rack up costs instantly. Whether it’s per-person costs like tables and chairs or expensive AV technology, anything you need to source and deliver to the venue from somewhere else will bulk up the budget.
Go for a simple color scheme/overall “vibe” rather than a theme.
Between decor, artisanal invitations, and all the little extras you need to bring your vision to life, a themed party is bound to cost you more in the long run.
Make it a private gathering.
Just because you’re living large, doesn’t mean there should be an open invitation to anyone you’ve ever met. Avoid falling into the trap of casually letting people know they can swing by or drop in and stick to a firm guest list. Not only will this keep total numbers somewhat down, but a private event is cheaper because you don’t need to budget in a margin of error for things like food and favors—you’ll know exactly how much you need and pay only for that amount.
Your special occasion is a big deal! Don’t treat it like just any other birthday. Instead, head on over to the Giggster app, where you can lock down the perfect place for your private parties, from a dance club to a midnight lounge.
