Aliu IsaUp until now, I’ve mostly celebrated my birthdays at home, usually in my living room or in the backyard. I guess you could say that I’ve kept it simple, but some people would probably call it, unfortunately, basic.
Now that I’m getting older, I feel like it’s time to get out of my comfort zone and throw better parties. After all, we only get so many birthdays in our lifetime.
I’ve decided that my next celebration is going to be big and electric — and that means I need a place that can live up to what I have in mind.
Thankfully, I don’t have to look very far. There are several well-known venues in Toronto that are known for hosting the most exciting birthday parties.
How much does it cost to rent a birthday party venue in Toronto?
In Toronto, renting out birthday party venues typically costs around $50 to $750 per hour. The final rate will depend on the popularity of your venue, its amenities, and its size.
1. Bell Garden Courtyard
Address: 80 Birmingham Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M8V 3W6
Phone: +1 (416) 252-7731
Business Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Bell Garden Courtyard is a distinctive event and birthday party venue located at the historic Bell Telephone building in Etobicoke, at 80 Birmingham St, Toronto, ON M8V 3W6. It offers a 9,500-square-foot garden courtyard designed for outdoor celebrations, surrounded by lush greenery, colourful flower gardens, mature trees, a waterfall feature, hand-laid cobblestone pathways, and open green space.
The venue is well-suited for both intimate and larger birthday gatherings, accommodating up to 225 guests. It includes practical amenities such as white tents, tables, chairs, umbrellas, and access to indoor washrooms, making outdoor events more comfortable and weather-ready. Outside catering is permitted, and guests may bring their own food, with alcohol allowed via a Special Occasion Permit.
Bell Garden Courtyard operates as a flexible private event space, with pricing structured at $250 per hour plus $5 per guest (HST extra). Setup and teardown are billed separately at $150 per hour, and staffing is charged at $50 per hour, with staffing levels adjusted based on guest count. For example, a 4-hour event for 50 guests typically totals around $1,850 + HST depending on setup and cleanup time.
Additional rental options are available to enhance events, including BBQs, patio heaters, bouncy castles, cotton candy and popcorn machines, slushy and cold drink machines, lawn games, relay and party games, and bubble machines, making it a versatile option for both children’s and adult celebrations.
Overall, Bell Garden Courtyard combines heritage charm with a spacious outdoor setting, making it a popular choice for private birthday parties and milestone events in Toronto.
Great place for all events.
“Beautiful space. From the fairy lights sprinkled throughout the courtyard and the lovely fountain, you get a calm feeling when walking through the garden. Great place for all events.”
Nicole Gledhill, Google Review
Outstanding event coordinator!
“Great venue for all parties ! Very good pricing. Outstanding event coordinator!”
Ralph Tugade, Google Review
2. Toronto Event Space Rentals
Address: 260 Carlaw Ave, Unit #202AA
Phone: +1 416 277 6355
Business Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – Open 24 hours
Toronto Event Space Rentals is a great venue for a casual celebration that still feels elevated. This bright, wheelchair-accessible space can comfortably fit up to 40 guests.
The highlight here is how the owners are very responsive and accommodating. They won’t even make a fuss if you reschedule after a date has been set.
We think you’ll also appreciate that they have a good selection of versatile decorations on hand, such as candles, garlands, and marquees. It’ll definitely save you the effort of finding a stylist.
But nowadays, just decor isn’t enough anymore — photobooths are also a necessity. Thankfully, they can arrange that for you, along with an on-site attendance and extra fun props.
Just a warning, though: they can be very strict about noise levels. So if you want to go all out with live music or a DJ, it’s best to book someplace else.
This studio served us extremely well for our party
“This studio served us extremely well for our Wedding and New Years party. The features available to us were extensive and the place is adorable even without our added decorations. The studio owner is extraordinarily friendly, professional, responsive and helpful. He helped us in so many ways and made our event go by without any major issues. I would very highly recommend Toronto Event Space Rentals for anyone looking for a cozy feature rich studio or event space.”
Andris Donella, Google Review
The space was great, and the flexibility they showed us was exceptional
“We had a truly fantastic experience and are so grateful to the entire team, especially Danny. Danny was incredibly kind and responsive from our very first contact. When we were left in a difficult spot after our original venue canceled with less than two weeks’ notice, Danny and the venue team stepped in immediately and took wonderful care of us. Their quick action and willingness to accommodate us under such short notice saved our event. The service was professional, the space was great, and the flexibility they showed us was exceptional. We highly recommend working with Danny and this venue!”
Elizabeth Haupt, Google Review
3. Sixteen Eleven Studios
Address: 1611 Dundas St W
Phone: +1 437 606 7428
Business Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sixteen Eleven Studios is an elastic event space that’s been used for pop-ups, exhibitions, and, of course, birthday parties. There’s no need to worry about culling your guest list since they can accommodate about a hundred attendees.
The venue has 3 separate areas, which lend themselves to a lot of flexibility. Oftentimes, clients designate one for dancing, and another for chatting or eating.
Manpower is something you wouldn’t have to worry about here. Some of their most popular add-ons include a DJ, a host, security, and a professional event photographer.
The full-service bar is also a huge hit. We find it cool that they allow one person, usually the celebrant, to drink all night at no cost as a freebie.
The only catch is that this isn’t an ideal location during the summer. Although they have an AC unit, it still gets pretty hot inside, especially if there are plenty of guests.
Would absolutely book with them again
“We hosted my wife’s 40th bday party at Sixteen Eleven. Kelsi was informative, prompt and flexible in the booking process. We were able to scope out the space ahead of time to help with planning and the night of the party, Kelsi helped out bartending and was the official photographer. Super affordable vs any other option in the city. We rented the speakers and mic but brought our own DJ and decks. 20 people came through for an intimate party with full bar service. Amazing night and would absolutely book with Kelsi again.”
Chris Roberts, Google Review
There’s no way we’re not coming back here for every occasion
“Me and my friends came here to do a photoshoot for our birthdays, and we cannot express enough how amazing it all was! We are complete beginners and were nervous about whether we could pull it all off, but sixteen eleven studios made it SO easy and enjoyable! Kelsi was so amazing at giving us information and was so responsive, the studio itself and the equipment was so easy to use, and it was the smoothest experience. We just edited our pictures and are screaming at how amazing it all turned out, and for such an affordable price. There’s no way we’re not coming back here for every occasion.”
Sana Izadi, Google Review
4. Event Venues by The Fifth Group
Address: 225 Richmond St W
Phone: +1 416 979 0007
Business Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – Closed
In the last 30 years, The Fifth Group has become known as one of the best teams for large events, hosting affairs that had more than 1000 guests. However, they can also help you arrange something more intimate but just as impactful.
Most of the birthdays they handle are held in Bibliotheque, a moody speakeasy with a capacity of 120.
Outside of this being a party venue, it’s often been described as a hidden gem with delicious food — proof that their catering is top-notch. Their chefs will even be happy to craft a menu based on your theme.
We like that the coordinators you plan with will be present on the day of the party to greet your guests and ensure that every little detail goes smoothly.
Let’s just hope that your event pushes through as planned. From what we’ve heard, they’re not the best at issuing refunds for cancellations, despite saying that they will.
Wonderful food, ambiance, and service
“We hosted a surprise birthday bash for my husband at the Fifth and had an incredible experience- wonderful food, ambiance and service. Thank you to the Fifth team for making this a memorable event.”
Sahar Gaya, Google Review
The experience was simply fabulous
“We recently hosted our corporate party for 150 guests and the experience was simply fabulous! From our initial meeting with the venue through to the event itself, every detail was executed flawlessly. The Fifth Group understood all of our needs and ensured we were looked after from the moment we met until the end of our event. The food, the music, the ambience; it was all exactly what we had hoped for and a great time was had by all. We’re already looking at future events with The Fifth. Thank you for your professionalism, friendliness and follow through!”
Lisa Resnic, Google Review
5. A Event Space
Address: 1027 Finch Ave W, North York
Phone: +1 416 661 1111
Business Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – Open 24 hours
A Event Space is the perfect choice for themed events, especially kids’ birthday parties with lots of color and decorations. Their spacious function hall can easily be transformed into a magical wonderland for any party.
Here, you can invite up to 200 of your loved ones to celebrate your special day. For the size of the venue, it’s definitely one of the most budget-friendly options in the city.
You won’t have to worry about setting up that much, since they’ll provide most of the equipment. The staging, sound system, light system, projector, and seating will all be taken care of.
And on the day of the party, we love that their helpful staff are ready for anything. Every request you make will be handled quickly and efficiently.
Sadly, their washrooms leave much to be desired. Some clients have complained that they aren’t always the cleanest.
The theme we chose came to life beautifully, thanks to the hall’s spacious layout
“We hosted my daughter’s first birthday party here, and it was absolutely perfect! The strawberry theme we chose came to life beautifully, thanks to the hall’s spacious layout and their excellent accommodations. The staff was incredibly helpful, making sure every detail was just right—from the decorations to the seating arrangements. Our guests were impressed by how clean and welcoming the space was. It truly made her special day unforgettable. Highly recommend this venue for any celebration!”
Neviee Soumere, Google Review
I had over 100 guests, and everyone was impressed with the space
“I recently hosted a birthday party at A Event Space and was absolutely thrilled with the experience. The venue was beautiful and clean. Aimal, the owner, was incredibly kind, welcoming, and generous. His generosity and kindness made me feel like family, and his support throughout the event was exceptional. I had over 100 guests, and everyone was impressed with the space. I highly recommend A Event Space for any occasion—it truly exceeded all expectations!”
Sameer Yaqubi, Google Review
6. Ahma
Address: 1564 Queen St W
Phone: +1 647 627 1564
Business Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Ahma provides a venue that is curated for close-knit celebrations. Although they can house up to 70 guests, they’ve had affairs with as few as 25 attendees.
Depending on your budget, you can either rent the room alone or choose one of their packages. The most hands-on one is dubbed Build-Your-Event, and it includes an on-site coordinator and plenty of planning consultations.
Over the years, their team has become known for being very meticulous and attentive. No detail will be overlooked throughout your meetings and during the actual event.
What’s nice is that you can make your celebration even more unique with one of their add-on experiences. A lot of their clients especially enjoyed the cocktail classes, live music, and curated menus.
Now, due to the venue being more on the sophisticated side, we’d say it’s primarily for an older crowd. We can’t really imagine a kid’s party happening in this space.
They seriously made it very easy to plan a great party
“We had a 60th birthday party at Ahma with appetizers, drinks, and live music. The party was very easy to plan thanks to the Ahma Team’s planning and their inhouse catering, industry contacts, bartenders, and vision. They seriously made it very easy to plan a great party and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their venue to anyone looking for a warm, aesthetic, and fun party!”
Bryn Copp, Google Review
A gorgeous and cozy event space
“I hosted my birthday party at Ahma, and what a great idea that was! It is a gorgeous and cozy event space! I had been previously and knew I wanted to go back. The ambience is sexy and chic, and Erica was a masterful bartender for our Cocktail making class. Madison was also super easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Very unique place to host a private party, in a beautiful space with great staff. Highly recommend. Our party of 9 had an absolute blast! Can’t wait to go back for another ‘Love of Cocktails’ class!”
Amanda B, Google Review
