Real Sports Bar (15 York St) is a must-do once, if you’re looking for an epic sports bar feel When it was opened, ESPN awarded it the best sports bar in North America! There is a MASSIVE screen as the centrepiece of the bar which is obviously really cool, plus there is over 199 other TV screens throughout the place AND TV’s in the bathrooms.

However, it is expensive, overcrowded and very corporate. Don’t expect to find a table on the night of a game unless you have booked. It is only a 50 yard walk to the west side of the ACC.

Places like Aria Ristorante (25 York St) and E11even (15 York St) are two restaurants close by to the ACC if you are looking for some high-class food, willing to splash some cash and looking for something intimate. If you’re with the boys or the girls however, probably not the place to go.

Miller Tavern (31 Bay Street) is not only very close to the ACC, but is well known for its seafood

Amsterdam Brewhouse (245 Queens Quay West), The Firkin on Harbour (10 Yonge St) are both great places to go especially before a game, but they are a little further away from The ACC.

Along The Esplanade you will find a wall of bars and restaurants including Biermarkt, Fionn McCools and many others. 

The Distillery District is famous for the quality of its restaurants. It is about a 20-25 minute walk from the ACC but restaurants like El Catrin (18 Tank House Lane), which is an amazing Mexican restaurant, make it worth it.