Mandy was absolutely incredible and her bartending skills are INCREDIBLE. Thank you so much for an amazing evening
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D S
An amazing time at this establishment. Doug puts on a show. The drinks are absolutely magical and delicious. Thanks for a fantastical evening. Standing Room Only is a must visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Justine
My birthday bev was lovely, thank you for making room for us ❤️. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Rutherford
We had the most wonderful cocktail experience here!! Owner Doug was extremely talented and fun!! We drove 2 hours (with a DD) just to come here, worth it!! Will definitely come back again!! *****
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Groat
Had an incredible experience here.
Doug was phenomenal. A consummate host and the bar was a once in a lifetime experience.
This is 100% a premium experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Watson
Outstanding experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Zhivago Xin
Not sure if it means much, but by far, the best cocktails I've ever had in my life. We got the mule, martini, old fashioned, cheaper than therapy, the sweater and Negroni.
Now you might feel that the prices might be a bit high for a cocktail, but I assure you it is worth it, as the presentation, flair and the free pour really makes up for it, especially that free pour.
It is the smallest bar in ON and Doug the owner has done an outstanding job of utilizing the space to maximize energy and experience.
10/10 recommend checking it out, would also like to mention that despite it being small it has lots of character, from the deco to the tender to the folks who come in. Friendly, warm and welcoming.
Once again, this is the smallest bar in ON so if you want something more immediate, enjoy the patio and some instant refreshments of beers ciders or coolers. The cocktails will take time as they are made very meticulously and everyone wants one But once youve had one, you will be able to appreciate it that much more and feel that it was worth the wait.
That's just my honest opinion, I highly recommend you come by and give it a shot yourself and see what the fuss is all about. Just a warning, if you have the old fashioned here, you won't be able to enjoy it anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ali Jukes
It's a fabulous experience! Doug is a craftsman in his art, and you can feel his passion for creating unique cocktails. I brought a friend here who was visiting from the US. Doug made sure we had a unique experience, and it was one of the highlights of my friend's visit to Canada. Highly recommend!
Caitlin Ashleigh
My husband and I walked over for a date night at Standing Room Only. We recently purchased a house in The Ward and was given a gift certificate for this place. I saw they added a patio and we went in to request a seat on the patio, but Doug was in the middle of crafting a drink for a family and friends inside. We were … standing in there (pun intended) and he told us to sit down as we were making him nervous. 😅 what ended up happening was that traditional bar feel where the bar tender was conversing with the family and including us too. We were all chatting away about life. It was a really good time. I tried the Mexican Sunrise and my husband had Your Favourite Sweater. You can tell Doug absolutely enjoys his craft. From the signatures on the wall, to the shelf system that he lowers down. I felt a buzz when we were walking home. And I only had 1 drink. Well worth the price. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mac Billings
The old fashioned here is one of the best things I've tasted in my life. The owner and barman Doug is an absolute Savant. This bar is worth traveling for, it could legit have a Michelin star.
The drinks are just fabulous. The way Todd makes it is spellbinding. Every drink is unique. Max seating capacity is 8/9 inside. Has a patio outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simon
This was wonderful (note they don't serve food, but no option to skip this rating on Open Table) . Went in once for a Beer, saw the Cocktails being served up - pure theatre - and came back with all the family. Hilarious ! Made to feel most welcome.
Geoffrey
Always a great spot for cocktails! It is such an intimate place that you get to meet new people in a convivial atmosphere.
Don
Great place. Was a lot of fun. The bartender was excellent and made the time even more fun.
Mandy was absolutely incredible and her bartending skills are INCREDIBLE.
Thank you so much for an amazing evening
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An amazing time at this establishment. Doug puts on a show. The drinks are absolutely magical and delicious. Thanks for a fantastical evening. Standing Room Only is a must visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My birthday bev was lovely, thank you for making room for us ❤️. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the most wonderful cocktail experience here!! Owner Doug was extremely talented and fun!! We drove 2 hours (with a DD) just to come here, worth it!! Will definitely come back again!! *****
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an incredible experience here.
Doug was phenomenal. A consummate host and the bar was a once in a lifetime experience.
This is 100% a premium experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Not sure if it means much, but by far, the best cocktails I've ever had in my life. We got the mule, martini, old fashioned, cheaper than therapy, the sweater and Negroni.
Now you might feel that the prices might be a bit high for a cocktail, but I assure you it is worth it, as the presentation, flair and the free pour really makes up for it, especially that free pour.
It is the smallest bar in ON and Doug the owner has done an outstanding job of utilizing the space to maximize energy and experience.
10/10 recommend checking it out, would also like to mention that despite it being small it has lots of character, from the deco to the tender to the folks who come in. Friendly, warm and welcoming.
Once again, this is the smallest bar in ON so if you want something more immediate, enjoy the patio and some instant refreshments of beers ciders or coolers. The cocktails will take time as they are made very meticulously and everyone wants one But once youve had one, you will be able to appreciate it that much more and feel that it was worth the wait.
That's just my honest opinion, I highly recommend you come by and give it a shot yourself and see what the fuss is all about. Just a warning, if you have the old fashioned here, you won't be able to enjoy it anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
It's a fabulous experience! Doug is a craftsman in his art, and you can feel his passion for creating unique cocktails. I brought a friend here who was visiting from the US. Doug made sure we had a unique experience, and it was one of the highlights of my friend's visit to Canada. Highly recommend!
My husband and I walked over for a date night at Standing Room Only. We recently purchased a house in The Ward and was given a gift certificate for this place. I saw they added a patio and we went in to request a seat on the patio, but Doug was in the middle of crafting a drink for a family and friends inside. We were … standing in there (pun intended) and he told us to sit down as we were making him nervous. 😅 what ended up happening was that traditional bar feel where the bar tender was conversing with the family and including us too. We were all chatting away about life. It was a really good time. I tried the Mexican Sunrise and my husband had Your Favourite Sweater. You can tell Doug absolutely enjoys his craft. From the signatures on the wall, to the shelf system that he lowers down. I felt a buzz when we were walking home. And I only had 1 drink. Well worth the price. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The old fashioned here is one of the best things I've tasted in my life. The owner and barman Doug is an absolute Savant. This bar is worth traveling for, it could legit have a Michelin star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Fantastic custom cocktails, great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The drinks are just fabulous. The way Todd makes it is spellbinding. Every drink is unique. Max seating capacity is 8/9 inside. Has a patio outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was wonderful (note they don't serve food, but no option to skip this rating on Open Table) . Went in once for a Beer, saw the Cocktails being served up - pure theatre - and came back with all the family. Hilarious ! Made to feel most welcome.
Always a great spot for cocktails! It is such an intimate place that you get to meet new people in a convivial atmosphere.
Great place. Was a lot of fun. The bartender was excellent and made the time even more fun.
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