How to host a chic bachelorette party
Five spots to eat, drink and celebrate in style
Bachelorette parties are guaranteed fun — but planning them is often … not. You’ve got a ton of people to keep happy, and finding spots that can host a large, potentially rowdy crew can be tricky.
Fortunately, Toronto has plenty of just-right restaurants, classes and spas to keep your squad busy, and we’ve done the research for you. Spa day: Her Majesty’s Pleasure, 556 King St. W. Choose your own adventure: pedis in Muskoka chairs or nail art at the high-top marble counter.
Either way, Her Majesty’s Pleasure has a perfect setup for big groups.
It has a patio in the front to hang out on during dry time and an in-house bar and café to keep your thirst quenched. (Actually) fun exercise: The Underground Dance Centre, 220 Richmond St. W. Bringing different groups of friends together? Break the ice with a private dance class at the Underground Dance Centre. You’ll be able to weigh in on song choice with your instructor, who will then break it down step by step (even beginners can manage). It’s a fun way to bond while getting your heart rate up, and it gives the squad a routine to whip out at the wedding itself. On-theme dinner: Drake One Fifty, 150 York St. Start your night downtown with a tasty meal designed specifically for bachelorette parties. The Drake One Fifty’s Bachelorette-in-a-Box offers a fixed brasserie-inspired menu packed with locally sourced ingredients, plus a welcome glass of bubbly and cute extras like a bach-themed Mad Libs game and a popcorn loot bag. Keep the fun going by hopping into the photo booth or migrating to the new neighbouring Drake Mini Bar patio for a round. Late-night dancing: Soso Food Club, 1166 Dundas St. W. Get a little wild with a night out at Dundas West’s new SoSo Food Club. The tongue-incheek name suggests mediocrity, but the vibe inside is anything but, with a futuristic LED-lit dance floor, bleacher seating for breaks and a lineup that includes plenty of local female DJs who will keep you from wanting a break. Photogenic brunch: Kiin, 326 Adelaide St. W Forego the greasy spoon — and the bloat-y feelings that follow — and book a chic Thai brunch instead. Kiin specializes in Royal Thai cuisine, where rice is dyed using tea or juice and fruit is hand-carved (you’ll spend most of the meal posting to your stories), and offers familystyle service for large groups. Don’t miss the purple savourysweet Chor Ladda dumplings, or the cucumber and sake Serial Chiller cocktail.