Diners' Choice: Cocktail Bar restaurants in Toronto

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Updated 05 December 2024

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C Suite

4.9

4.9 (97)

CAN$51 and over

Cocktail Bar

The Annex

About the restaurant

The hidden cocktail bar of your dreams. Styled after a 1920's era cocktail train car, C Suite creates a unique cocktail experience whether you are joining us at the bar or in the lounge.

When seated at the bar, our barman Albert Han and his apprentice Fei will create unforgettable cocktails for you, tailored exactly to your tastes. It will be the best hour of your day.

Join us in our lounge to experience our signature cocktails, taste some whiskies or have a glass of wine paired expertly with our culinary offerings, prepared by the finest chefs in Toronto.

Reserve your spot today.

Top review

Naomi

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing experience. The staff made my partner feel so good on her birthday. Not only did we receive complimentary items, we also left with a little card and gift from the staff. An amazing touch, worth every penny

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Bespoke Bar Experience

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Lounge seating

Simpl Things

4.8

4.8 (19)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Roncesvalles

About the restaurant

SIMPL THINGS is an award-winning cocktail, wine and snack bar West of Downtown Toronto. Fun and casual aesthetic bar with a large patio, offering craft cocktails, natural wines and delightful bites from an adventurous, duo-concept kitchen. Join us for our famous handmade pastas from our Comfort Italian Lunch and Brunch menu during the day, or tryout Marrow Steak Tartare from our Asian Snack menu at night. Together they serve up a type of fusion that goes straight to the heart.

Founded by Evelyn Chick, together with Executive chef Cody Wilkes, they curate a space where you’ll experience amazing food, delightful drinks, good convos, and casual vibes. Great for large parties, date nights, birthdays and any special occasions.

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Cocktail Hour Daily 3-5pm
Sunday 50% Off Bottles of Wine & 50% off Grill

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samantha

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

I love this place, delicious brunch menu and happy hour from 2-5!! I would strongly recommend for a weekend late afternoon catch up ❤️❤️

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Experience

'Keep It Simpl' Tasting Menu

Mother Cocktail Bar

4.8

4.8 (474)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Queen West

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mother, a cocktail bar started by likeminded people with a common goal – elevate the Canadian cocktail scene.
Our philosophy is simple: Source quality natural ingredients, enhance them through fermentation and create memorable cocktails for our guests.

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Alexandra

Dined 2 days ago

Overall 10/10 - ambience, food and service was on point.

Bar Banane

4.7

4.7 (70)

CAN$51 and over

Cocktail Bar

Ossington

About the restaurant

Please Note: Bar Banane and Restaurant La Banane are different spaces. A reservation made here is for Bar Banane, not Restaurant La Banane.

Located directly above Restaurant La Banane, Bar Banane is a refined cocktail bar serving French-influenced canapés, soufflés, and drinks. We accept limited reservations and save space for walk-in guests.

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Matt

Dined on 9 Nov 2024

Great ambience, excellent service and probably my favourite spot for cocktails. While pricey, quality of drinks are still worth it + variety.

M2 by MATCHA MATCHA

4.7

4.7 (18)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Harbourfront

About the restaurant

Welcome to our distinguished café by day and sophisticated cocktail bar by night, featuring an innovative menu of tea-enhanced cocktails. Expertly crafted by our skilled mixologists, each cocktail combines the finest "teas" with premium spirits to offer a unique, refined experience.

Our selection ranges from the subtle elegance of floral teas to the rich depth of traditional blends, carefully designed to appeal to a discerning palate. Ideal for various occasions, our venue transitions seamlessly from the lively ambiance of a café to the refined elegance of a cocktail bar. Make your reservation on OpenTable for an unparalleled experience.

Top review

Neil

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent all around experience. Would recommend to anyone looking for a unique beverage experience.

Project Gigglewater

4.3

4.3 (96)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Ossington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Project Gigglewater, your go-to cocktail bar in Toronto’s Dundas West. Named after Prohibition-era slang for alcohol, we’re dedicated to crafting the city’s best cocktails! Enjoy creative and classic drinks paired with locally loved share plates, served late into the night.

Near Ossington, we’re a local favourite, offering inventive and timeless cocktails. Our menu features unique twists on old favourites and exciting new creations.

Try our Chicharrones & Guac’, Tuna Crudo, and famous Smash Burgers—some of the best in the city!

For a cozy date, catching up with friends, or a night out, Project Gigglewater’s vibe is perfect. Cheers to great times, amazing drinks, and unforgettable nights, see you soon!

Don’t forget to check out our sister bar, @overpressureclub.

Top review

Vanessa

Dined 3 days ago

Fun Christmas vibe and outstanding service. Drinks were great.

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Experience

Smash Burger Sundays $10

Experience

WEEKLY SPECIALS

BarChef

4.7

4.7 (621)

CAN$51 and over

Cocktail Bar

Queen West

About the restaurant

Globally celebrated mixologist and judge on Netflix DRINK MASTERS, Frankie Solarik, opened up BarChef in 2008 with the intention of having the world’s most progressive cocktail program. Utilizing modern culinary techniques and a Chef’s philosophy, BarChef's modernist cocktails are multi-sensorial, highlighting tactile elements, aromatics, viscosity, and edible pairings. These efforts have granted incredible accolades such as being on the Condé Nast Traveller Magazine Gold List for both 2018 and 2020 as one of the top cocktail bars in the world. BarChef has also been highlighted in numerous publications such as: The New York Times, Vogue, Thrillist, Forbes, National Geographic, CBC, GQ, and many more. Enjoy!

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Priscila

Dined 4 days ago

Really good experience, the servers are prepared to explain the menu so u could have a better idea what you expect.

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Popular dish

Piña Colada

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Charcuterie and Cheese

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Japanese Fried Chicken

Slice of Life

4.7

4.7 (19)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Harbourfront

About the restaurant

Showcasing nature's finest ingredients in harmony, demonstrating human ingenuity to create unique, and distinctive cocktails, each with the aim to balance fun, clarity, and deliciousness.

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MackenzieVIP

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

Great new spot. Great cocktails. Josh is excellent

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Experience

New Year's Eve

PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY

4.6

4.6 (378)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Ossington

About the restaurant

Where the story begins…Introducing PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY by Frankie Solarik. Step into this transportive and immersive experiential cocktail bar. Inspired by the apothecaries of the Art Nouveau era of Paris 1890 - 1910.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

The food is truly amazing and the atmosphere is so beautiful. I would highly recommend the crème brûlée was absolutely divine. We had to get a second portion of everything because it tasted so good!

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4.7

4.7 (9)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Ossington

About the restaurant

Follow the green light box through the barbershop and you’ll find a cocktail den full of strange splendours. This intimate space has played host to some of Toronto's most infamous nights out. A unique cocktail experience awaits, one not soon to be forgotten.

Top review

CameronVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great bartender! We loved where we sat with a front row seat of his skills and the ambience of the bar. Thumbs up!

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