Extended 4am last call in Toronto is perhaps never more welcome than on Nuit Blanche. Well, that is if you're out to party that night. I have no doubt that people trying to get some rest will be mortified to hear that there are so many places at which folks can down booze while pontificating on the ontological nature of the artistic object, but given that the whole event is geared toward playing night owl, it makes sense that there'd be a stable of places to drink late.

As it happens, however, there are only three establishments that have been granted extended last call specifically for Nuit Blanche. I guess the idea is to avoid officially encouraging the hordes of art-goers to lubricate before heading out into the early morning. Do not fear, though. The vast majority of the places on the list below have actually been given special permits on account of Out of Sight, the Queen West BIA's annual art and music event, which piggybacks on Nuit Blanche. But who really cares what the permit is for? If you're looking to drink late on October 5th, here's where to do so.

NUIT BLANCHE

• The Drake Hotel - 1150 Queen St W
• Just Desserts - 578 Yonge St
• Gladstone Hotel - 1214 Queen St W

OUT OF SIGHT


• Bar Chef - 472 Queen St W
• The Beverley - 335 Queen St W
• Bovine Sex Club - 542 Queen St W
• Café Crepe - 246 Queen St W
• Cameron House - 408 Queen St W
• Cube - 314 Queen St W
• Everest Café - 232 Queen St W
• Horseshoe Tavern - 370 Queen St W
• Korean Grill House - 214 Queen St W
• Nocturne - 550 Queen St W
• Queen Mother Café - 206 Queen St W
• The Rivoli - 332-334 Queen St W
• Rock Lobster - 538 Queen St W
• Tequila Bookworm - 512 Queen St W
• Tortilla Flats - 458 Queen St W
• Velvet Underground - 508 Queen St W
• Wild Wing Toronto - 225 Queen St W

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