We’ll see you in there.
Connect to customize your food & drink discovery.
By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Whether your preferences veer floral and fruity, refreshing and spritzy or bold and spirit-forward, the best cocktail bars in Toronto are guaranteed to satisfy even the most particular of palates. From rooftop escapes to neighbourhood haunts and speakeasy-style hidden gems, Toronto's bustling cocktail bar scene is guaranteed to impress. Check out the list below for the best cocktail bars in Toronto.
Dundas West
1272 Dundas St W
Bar Mordecai
Inspired by the works of Wes Anderson, Bar Moredcai's aesthetic harps back to hotel lobby bars of the past. Serving cocktails, small plates and even offering karaoke rooms, Bar Moredcai is a must-visit on Dundas West.
Bar Mordecai
Dundas West
1272 Dundas St W
Inspired by the works of Wes Anderson, Bar Moredcai's aesthetic harps back to hotel lobby bars of the past. Serving cocktails, small plates and even offering karaoke rooms, Bar Moredcai is a must-visit on Dundas West.
Evangeline
From Alo Hospitality Group, this all-season rooftop bar atop the Ace Hotel combines excellent cocktails and small bites.
Evangeline
From Alo Hospitality Group, this all-season rooftop bar atop the Ace Hotel combines excellent cocktails and small bites.
Famous Last Words
This neighborhood watering hole in the Junction names each cocktail after a novel for all of the book lovers out there.
Famous Last Words
This neighborhood watering hole in the Junction names each cocktail after a novel for all of the book lovers out there.
Dundas West
926 Dundas St W
Rhum Corner
Haitian
A favourite for Haitian fare and rhum-based cocktails on Dundas West.
Rhum Corner
Dundas West
926 Dundas St W
A favourite for Haitian fare and rhum-based cocktails on Dundas West.
Haitian
Project Gigglewater
This Dundas West cocktail bar launched as a cocktail kit project during Covid. After gaining immense popularity, the team decided to open a brick-and-mortar location.
Project Gigglewater
This Dundas West cocktail bar launched as a cocktail kit project during Covid. After gaining immense popularity, the team decided to open a brick-and-mortar location.
Parkdale
1378 Queen St W
The Shameful Tiki Room
Polynesian
Toronto's number one spot for tiki drinks and rum-based cocktails.
The Shameful Tiki Room
Parkdale
1378 Queen St W
Toronto's number one spot for tiki drinks and rum-based cocktails.
Polynesian
Bar Banane
Perched above La Banane on the Ossington strip, Bar Banane serves refined cocktails and canapés in an elegant space. Bar Manager Jacob Martin even won the World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2023 so you know the drinks are worth the visit.
Bar Banane
Perched above La Banane on the Ossington strip, Bar Banane serves refined cocktails and canapés in an elegant space. Bar Manager Jacob Martin even won the World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2023 so you know the drinks are worth the visit.
Queen Street West
874 Queen St W
Mother Cocktail Bar
One of North America's 50 Best Bars, Mother Cocktail Bar does things differently. On a mission to showcase the best hyper-seasonal produce and leaning into fermentation techniques, the cocktails here are most certainly out-of-the-box.
Mother Cocktail Bar
Queen Street West
874 Queen St W
One of North America's 50 Best Bars, Mother Cocktail Bar does things differently. On a mission to showcase the best hyper-seasonal produce and leaning into fermentation techniques, the cocktails here are most certainly out-of-the-box.
Cocktail Bar
Restaurateur Jenn Agg's longstanding bar on Dundas West continues to mix up some of Toronto's finest lobations.
Cocktail Bar
Restaurateur Jenn Agg's longstanding bar on Dundas West continues to mix up some of Toronto's finest lobations.
Little Italy
505 College St
Bar Raval
Spanish
An institution in the city and a guaranteed must-visit bar on any in-the-know Torontonian's list, Bar Raval is equipped with excellent cocktails, tapas and a grand wooden bar to impress.
Bar Raval
Little Italy
505 College St
An institution in the city and a guaranteed must-visit bar on any in-the-know Torontonian's list, Bar Raval is equipped with excellent cocktails, tapas and a grand wooden bar to impress.
Spanish
Queen Street West
576 Queen St W
Short Turn
From the people behind 416 Snack Bar, comes this cocktail bar on Queen West. Serving internationally-inspired small plates there is something for everyone on the menu. Martini fan? The Freezer Martini is a must-order.
Short Turn
Queen Street West
576 Queen St W
From the people behind 416 Snack Bar, comes this cocktail bar on Queen West. Serving internationally-inspired small plates there is something for everyone on the menu. Martini fan? The Freezer Martini is a must-order.
Bloor West Village
815 Bloor St W
Overpressure Club
Japanese
Taking over the space that used to house Northwood, a beloved Toronto cocktail bar, it only made sense for Alfred Siu, owner of cocktail concept Project Gigglewater, to open a new and very impressive cocktail bar. Overpressure Club is known for its cocktails on-tap and Japanese-inspired small plates.
Overpressure Club
Bloor West Village
815 Bloor St W
Taking over the space that used to house Northwood, a beloved Toronto cocktail bar, it only made sense for Alfred Siu, owner of cocktail concept Project Gigglewater, to open a new and very impressive cocktail bar. Overpressure Club is known for its cocktails on-tap and Japanese-inspired small plates.
Japanese
Little Italy
607 College St
Bar Pompette
French
Neighbouring Little Italy's Pompette restaurant, Bar Pompette, serves refined cocktails in a cozy setting. Awarded one of North America's 50 Best Bars, Bar Pompette is sure to impress.
Bar Pompette
Little Italy
607 College St
Neighbouring Little Italy's Pompette restaurant, Bar Pompette, serves refined cocktails in a cozy setting. Awarded one of North America's 50 Best Bars, Bar Pompette is sure to impress.
French
Dundas West
1468 Dundas St W
Cry Baby Gallery
Bar
Hidden behind an art gallery on Dundas West, this speakeasy-style cocktail bar is the place to come to appreciate up-and-coming artists alongside a cocktail or two.
Cry Baby Gallery
Dundas West
1468 Dundas St W
Hidden behind an art gallery on Dundas West, this speakeasy-style cocktail bar is the place to come to appreciate up-and-coming artists alongside a cocktail or two.
Bar
Queen Street West
472 Queen St W
BarChef
Bar
You may know him from Netflix's 'Drink Masters,' but Frankie Solarik's mainstay bar, BarChef, has been a staple in Toronto's cocktail scene for over a decade now.
BarChef
Queen Street West
472 Queen St W
You may know him from Netflix's 'Drink Masters,' but Frankie Solarik's mainstay bar, BarChef, has been a staple in Toronto's cocktail scene for over a decade now.
Bar
West Queen West
1036 Queen St W
Prequel & Co.
This immersive cocktail bar from famed Frankie Solarik on Queen West is inspired by apothecaries. Although difficult to get in during peak times, this bar is definitely the destination for an evening out.
Prequel & Co.
West Queen West
1036 Queen St W
This immersive cocktail bar from famed Frankie Solarik on Queen West is inspired by apothecaries. Although difficult to get in during peak times, this bar is definitely the destination for an evening out.
Bloorcourt Village
878 Bloor St W
Civil Liberties
Bar
Lauded as one of North America's 50 Best Bars and Canada's Best Bar, Civil Liberties is a must-visit on any serious bar aficionados list. You'll find no menu, instead list of your flavour preferences and one of the knowledgeable bartenders will guide you in the right direction.
Civil Liberties
Bloorcourt Village
878 Bloor St W
Lauded as one of North America's 50 Best Bars and Canada's Best Bar, Civil Liberties is a must-visit on any serious bar aficionados list. You'll find no menu, instead list of your flavour preferences and one of the knowledgeable bartenders will guide you in the right direction.
Bar
