This year marked Toronto International Film Festival’s 40th anniversary and the stars came out to celebrate! When they weren’t walking the red carpet, they were at one of these hot spots, where they ate, drank, and toasted to their films' success.
Soho House Toronto
Besides hosting an array of official Grey Goose parties, the members-only club saw A-listers like Dakota Johnson drop in for dinner.
Cibo Wine Bar
Matt Damon enjoyed the restaurant’s Tuscan-inspired dishes in one of its private dining rooms while he was in Toronto to premiere his sci-fi flick, The Martian.
London House at Maison Mercer
Jeremy Irons filled up on the buffet at the afterparty for the world premiere of The Man Who Knew Infinity on Thursday, Sept. 17. Later in the night, Dev Patel let loose on the dance floor with his costars and the mathematician advisors on the film.
Fox & Fiddle
With a prime location near the TIFF Bell Lightbox and a huge outdoor patio, this British-style pub drew in stars like George Clooney for a bite to eat during the festival.
Ritz Bar at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto
A handful of celebs stopped by the swanky bar of this five-star hotel. Sam Rockwell dashed in and out for a quick drink before the red carpet for his film Mr. Right.
MOMOFUKU Daisho
It was no surprise that Jake Gyllenhaal opted for dinner at this celeb-fave spot. He makes an appearance at the Asian steakhouse almost every time he’s in town.
The Everleigh Club
They’re single and ready to mingle! On Friday, Sept. 18, Eligible Magazine hosted the annual TIFF Bachelor Party with Tenley Molzahn, Jared Haibon, and Mikey Tenerelli. The Bachelor in Paradise alums posed for selfies for almost five hours with a few breaks at their VIP table for champagne and shots.
The Calvin Bar at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto
Prior to the midnight madness screening of slasher-comedy The Final Girls on Saturday, Sept. 19, the cast gathered at the hotel bar for the festival’s final night. Nina Dobrev and boyfriend Austin Stowell shared a kiss while they waited to order cocktails before Dobrev ran off to hug costar Malin Akerman.
