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Bar Avelo, Toronto, ON

Bar Avelo

4.9
4.9
68 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Vegan

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2 people
22:30
Booked 5 times today
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
Hidden in the upstairs of its sibling restaurant Avelo; in a heritage townhouse on a quiet street, Bar Avelo serves up cocktails, wine, and other drinks. In an intimate Victorian inspired space, it features dramatic arched ceilings and lush velvet textiles. Bar Avelo boasts an a la carte Tapas menu from the same creative mind of Avelo Restaurant's Head Chef Fernando Anrango, and serves up some of the finest plant-based bites in the city.

If you wish to dine with us for our 5 or 8 course Tasting menu, please book at Avelo Restaurant. We do NOT offer the Tasting menu at Bar Avelo. For further questions, please contact the restaurant.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Vegetarian / Vegan, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–00:00 Sun 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (647) 643-3132
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fernando Anrango
  • Private party facilities
    Bar Avelo is available for private bookings of up to 20 guests. In addition, Avelo Restaurant, downstairs, is also available for up to 20 guests.
  • Area
    Yorkville
  • Cross Street
    Located on St. Nicholas street, north of Irwin Ave and south of St Mary St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    5-10 minute walk from Bloor-Yonge and Wellesley Subway stations respectively.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Offers

  • Happy hour! $29 for 1 food item + 1 drink

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Fri - 17:00 - 17:45
    Come join us after work for a bite and a drink, for only $29! Please see the current Happy Hour menu on our website for details. Non-alcoholic drink option available for $2 less.

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Service

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Ambience

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Healthy

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Toronto

    Best Service

  • Toronto

    Best Ambience

  • Toronto

    Healthy

  • Toronto

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Avelo offers an "intimate and charming" dining experience with "impeccable service" and "fantastic food." Guests rave about the creative cocktails and plant-based dishes, such as the "truffle mushroom flatbread" and "kimchi crackers." The cozy ambiance, attentive staff, and unique drinks make it a "best kept secret in Toronto."

68 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service from Eden and David. Will definitely be back

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  2. Kurt

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely experience on every level. The food is fantastic, the service excellent and warm, and the setting is very intimate and charming. It has the feel of a secret refuge. Also, I am an omnivore, not a vegan, but I did not miss my usual fare at all. I was utterly satisfied. Bravo Bar Avelo!

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  3. Nelson

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktail bar experience with unique and intentional drinks for everyone. They do everything to their best ability and make a lot of key ingredients in-house. Will definitely be back.

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  4. Alyssa

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. I tried two amazing cocktails and my friend had wine. We tried the happy hour tapas - the fried mushrooms and empanada. Both were delicious. The staff were extremely friendly, conscious of allergies and fun. Ambiance of the upstairs is a 10/10. It’s so good I am ready to go back again. Eden was an awesome server. And the bartender (Dan?) was 🙌

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  5. Jany

    Toronto

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in the bar upstairs. Amara, our server was polite, professional and attentive. Thank you!

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  6. Deepa

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service at the bar! David and Amara were incredibly friendly and helpful! The vibe was like nothing I have experienced before.

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  7. Anne

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff and service. Excellent cocktails and food

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  8. Alex

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic, drink and service were excellent.
    Bar AveloResponded on 22 September 2024
    Hello Alex, I am very glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us at Bar Avelo! The 18% service charge is added in lieu of a tip and is stated when making a reservation on OpenTable and on our menu. We have this service charge to be able to pay all of our staff livable wages and is our way to combat wage disparity within the hospitality industry.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Great personalised cocktails and good plant based food.

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  10. CassandraB

    Toronto

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful and intimate experience. So happy we chose to come here! Anything with mushrooms is to die for. The truffle mushroom flatbread is insane. We ordered it twice!

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FAQs

Bar Avelo is rated 4.9 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Bar Avelo

51 St Nicholas St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1W6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on St. Nicholas street, north of Irwin Ave and south of St Mary St.
  • Area
    Yorkville
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–00:00 Sun 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Vegetarian / Vegan, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    5-10 minute walk from Bloor-Yonge and Wellesley Subway stations respectively.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fernando Anrango
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (647) 643-3132
  • Private party facilities
    Bar Avelo is available for private bookings of up to 20 guests. In addition, Avelo Restaurant, downstairs, is also available for up to 20 guests.
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