50 Best Bars near East York

“My son and I were looking for a cup of coffee, and were drawn to 367 Cafe by the promise of a patio. It's in the back and can be heated. Essentially this is a cozy cafe and sports bar. The very friendly proprietor told us it isn't worth his while to try to serve meals during the pandemic. The espresso was very good, however.“

“I used to eat here during the pandemic; the burger combos—with fries and a drink for $10—literally saved my life. I’ve never forgotten the food or the kindness of the older gentleman who was working there back then; I hope he’s living a happy, healthy life—the man who was always so kind to me.“

“I have been going to Edie's Place for 12 years now. Very clean and comfortable without any issues whatsoever. I would suggest to anybody.“

“The food is always amazing, service is always impeccable and they always have top notch entertainment. If you want to try great Macedonian food and Balkan food in general and you live in Toronto, this is the place to visit.“

“I would give 5 stars to the staff—they were very friendly and attentive, which made for a welcoming experience.

The ambience was convenient and cozy, making it a comfortable spot to grab a bite after grocery shopping.

Unfortunately, the food didn’t meet expectations. We ordered the Swiss burgers, which were dry and lacked quality in both taste and ingredients.“

“If you appreciate the absolute pinnacle of culinary precision, understated elegance & world-class hospitality, Alo is not merely a restaurant—it is a masterclass in modern fine dining. Discreetly tucked away on the top floor of a Victorian building at Spadina and Queen, stepping out of the elevator into this minimalist, polished space feels like entering a private, elevated sanctuary far above the noise of the city.

The atmosphere is effortlessly sophisticated: muted tones, warm ambient lighting & a seamlessly orchestrated front-of-house team that operates with quiet, surgical choreography. There is zero posturing here - just pure, unadulterated dedication to the craft.“

“A classic French restaurant with a great atmosphere and complimentary cocktails that taste unique.“

“Really enjoyed the atmosphere and Ceci was a great server ! Recommend Rob’s pizza.“

“I'll keep the secret, but just go! It's delicious and perfect!“

“I was attending Toronto Pride this past weekend and found this beautiful hidden gem and the staff were so friendly knowing that I was alone. fantastic food and fun drinks“

“Watched the game here earlier and had a great experience. Mae was an awesome server! Our drinks were never empty, which was a nice change from most other bars that are busy during the soccer games.
Highly recommend the nachos, very reasonably priced for the portion size.“

“great food and cocktails- love the sangria! cozy ambience!“

“Had such a great experience at Bar Banane last night. The vibe was warm and intimate without feeling pretentious. Perfect for a relaxed night out.

We ordered the smoked sturgeon rillettes, which were outstanding and perfectly balanced. Easily a standout dish.

For drinks, we tried the Berry Dangerous and Eleventh Hour, and both were fantastic.

Great atmosphere, great food, and even better drinks.“

“5 stars all around!! Celebrated my sister in laws 40th here and the service was phenomenal. Jaz was very accommodating and friendly and she definitely made the experience! The vibes were top notch and the little back patio is absolutely perfect for hosting private parties. I will be coming back!!“

“Buvette Pacey feels like a little slice of Montreal tucked into Toronto. The vibes are immaculate - cozy and effortlessly cool. It’s woman-owned, the staff are absolutely amazing, and you can feel the care in every detail. Their red wine selection is excellent, the coffee is genuinely wonderful, and somehow it’s the perfect spot for both a romantic date night and a cozy girls night. Already planning my next visit 🍷“

“Gabbys Danforth.... Rude staff and an even more rude owner... don't bother complaining about anything because you're just going to get cussed at... absolutely appalling behavior... the usual crowd are loud obnoxious and seriously over their limits. I've witnessed tables and chairs falling all over the place on many occasions because people are way too intoxicated to think. The owner acts like he's untouchable and says things like " you're in a bar what do you expect " . I expect to be treated as a paying customer. Never going there again. also... one of the servers is literally always drunk out of her mind... my very first visit she was crying about her ex... and almost every time I ordered wings SHE GOT MY ORDER WRONG....over and over again!! let's just say ive had many free wings and stuff from her as an apology... I gave them a chance. several actually. but after that conversation with the owner.... im done. DO NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!“

“I recently bought daal from this restaurant and was served by Paras. He was very welcoming, polite, and hospitable. The service was excellent, and his friendly attitude made the experience even better. Truly appreciate his great customer service!
Daal was really tasty and made as per my order!
Thanks team!“

“I've stopped in here last night and it was great experience. The corner location and patio create a relaxed atmosphere, while the inside feels warm and inviting with its high ceilings and cozy seating. The cocktails are excellent and the music always fits the vibe. One of those places that feels effortlessly cool without trying too hard.“

“Great atmosphere and amazing music! I went with a group of friends and we had a blast. Huge thanks to Claro Pineda for being so attentive and making sure we had everything we needed; his service was a perfect 10. It’s hard to find such friendly and efficient people these days. Highly recommended!“

“A very interesting looking restaurant where the name and the decor seem not to match. However, does that really matter? The core gives you the feel of a hunting lodge and a sporting pub. The menu is small, which is great, especially since everything on it was delicious. Their burger was probably one of the best I’ve had in town.“

“It’s more of a mix of a Korean and Japanese izakaya. It’s Korean-owned, so I wouldn’t say the food is fully authentic Japanese, but everything I’ve tried has always tasted great. I also love their beer and umeshu.

The service was just okay - nothing special. The location is a bit difficult to get to without a car. Overall, I really enjoyed all the food I tried and would definitely come back, although it’s still a bit pricey.“

“A wonderful venue for community building and meeting new people. Great staff, artsy atmosphere and inclusive. Thanks to Joshua and team for being supportive of the arts!“

“Honestly THE BEST place in west Toronto. The owners and staff are the kindest ppl. There is always live music or the cheering of some sporting event. Annnd to make things better, the food—especially the fish n' chips—is amazing! You'll love T.O. Lounge“

“On a visit to Toronto and was taken to The Only Cafe to listen to the live music. A nice atmosphere, good selection of drinks and friendly service.“

“Great bar! Top notch bartenders - I had Matt serve me and he was able to spin up a few great cocktails with a twist per my request. The other bartender (didn't get her name), seemed to be on top of it too. And as far as bar food is concerned, very solid. Their chorizo quesadilla was fantastic.“

“I love Dil Se! Amazing food. Perfect Service. Always feel very taken care of and leave feeling very satisfied.

Our server Manpreet made great suggestions and we were delighted to find new favourites,

I really like the Chana Masala (chickpea) but wanted to switch it up, Manpreet suggested the Samosa Chana to start which we thoughohly enjoyed.

For our mains we shared, Malai Kofta and the Lamb Vindaloo 10/10.

Rice and Garlic Naan as well.

Such a gem in Roncesvalles - love my neighbourhood! Feeling blessed.“

“Went on a Monday night. Wasn’t too busy but it wouldn’t hurt to make a reservation. They had many drink selections. We ended up getting the delicious yellowtail sashimi, duck and the Don. Everything was seasoned and presented beautifully, with unique flavours and textures. Would love to come again!“

“as big snackbar fans we were FAST to jump on the short turn train and goodness it has delivered. haven’t been in since the menu/brunch relaunch but we were briefly regulars last winter and it was the happiest time of my life. literally haven’t been back since a very nice waitress recognized us as regulars for the first time rip (not bc of this incident just bc of life) SEE YOU SOON SHORT TURN!!“

“Fresh and Savoury dishes Will return to try more very soon“

“We were a group of 3 people and we'd been bar hopping all night and we were on our way home when we passed Decoy Bar and loved the vibe of the place so we just went in and was greeted by our friendly bartender Brandon. My friends and I had a blast! Brandon made us instantly feel welcomed, talked to us about the drinks and we ended up ordering a cocktail called Simply Cindy and it was the best drink of the night! We had gone to two other bars previously and by far the vibes at Decoy Bar and drinks and Brandon made the night super memorable. Will definitely visit again soon!“

“Started going to doc’s last winter and honestly it raised my expectations of comfy cocktail bars in TO - it’s the absolute best and every time I’m back in the city it’s a must 🌟 so much love to Doc’s!!!“

“I had such a fantastic time here recently. The vibe is exactly what you want for a relaxing night out, and the selection of craft beers in the refrigerators is honestly impressive.

I really enjoyed the creative touches they put into their drinks. One of my cocktails even came garnished with a little paper airplane on a skewer, which was such a fun detail. I will definitely be coming back again soon.“

“Great service, classic pinball machines, good beer selection.“

“The meals were tasty. Nice atmosphere.“

“Obsessed with Tommy’s! So many cute touches that make it a unique, cozy date spot. The staff are kind and hilarious, with good recommendations for drinks. The atmosphere is unmatched, I always recommend this spot to friends when we’re in the area. So glad to have this in the neighborhood: all the compliments are justified.“

“A great date spot or place to catch up with friends. It's a chill and cozy vibe with fantastic cocktails. I strongly recommend their old fashioned. My friends and I frequent this place often. The food is excellent too.
Subway accessible.“

“Great spot for creative cocktails.“

“The absolute best of Dundas West. 🔥“

“We had our company social at Greta Bar last week, and everyone had a fantastic time. The planning was very smooth, the food was great, the service was excellent, and we really enjoyed the games. It also wasn't too crowded, so we got to play as much as we wanted without long waits.

Overall, it was a fun and well-organized experience. I'd definitely recommend Greta Bar for team events or group outings!“

“Good food! Good food! Good service! Very vibrant atmosphere. Italian food. Great and friendly staff. Special shout out to the hosts at the front, working the busy Saturday nights. I love their pizza, if you haven't had pizza from here you're missing out. They do have quite a few option of delicious, specialty pizzas. There are many other good dishes, and the starter menu is a solid, enough to kick start an eating frenzy. But clearly the pizza brings me back. And yes, their portion sizes are good too. My last time here was on a Saturday night around 8, and it was very busy and very noisy. I like busy cause restaurant needs to make money. But the loudness takes away from dining experience, but adds to party vibes. Very hard to have a convo without speaking loud to compete with background though. Make reservations first evening weekends to prevent from waiting if you just popped in.“

“I had a great dinner with friends on 8 June. Good food of great value. Waiter Samuel is cheerful and helpful.“

“Always a great time, great vibe and great ppl, without exception! Special shout out to Adam! 😁“

“Great staff, always helpful and knowledgeable. Comfortable environment for any and all, great game selection and Tuesday night MTG drafts!“

“So tasty, and the drinks are so good, strong, and delicious. Great staff who are friendly and make you feel at home!“

“This is by far my favourite restaurant in the city. My wife and I come here every quarter because we love the food, the atmosphere and the servers. If you’re searching for a great date night spot in the city, this is it.

Nicki has become a favourite of ours and we always have a good laugh with her.“

“I was just at Zakkushi on Carlton, terrible service there！！！made me leave before even eating. I came next door to Kintaro, I’m so glad I did. The food here is much better, the flavors are balanced (unlike Zakkushi, which was way too salty), and the service was genuinely friendly and welcoming. This place beats Zakkushi in every way. Highly recommend Kintaro—skip Zakkushi and come here instead.“

“It may be one of the hottest days of the year but, we came in craving some comfort food and this perfectly hit that itch. The chicken was extremely juicey, the skin crisp, meat tender and quite flavorful, also I was impressed by the size of each peice and how they butchered it. We were given a small platter of buttered corn on the house and it was a nice starter to preset the meal. The music hits the vibe of a relaxing casual eatery and the combos are worth the money. Next time I would order the combo with a larger group to finish it we went for combo 2 and got the galbi and soy garlic chicken. The galbi was my favorite my partner preferred the soy garlic, the tteokbokki was a little smokey, little spicey, and was loaded with meat it was worth it. I will come back and this will be a another great night spot after some drinks and karaoke.“

“Enjoyed a lovely cocktail after the show.“