50 Best Bars in Toronto

“Beginning to end, it was a fantastic experience. The plating was an art form of its own. The wine pairing shepherded by Christopher Sealy, was an absolute journey. What he presented was akin to a thesis. Utterly (and financially) indulgent. (10.19.24)“

“Delicious food, romantic atmosphere and perfect dining experience.“

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

“Excellent mixologists. Didn’t love the cocktail menu (too much tequila, mezcal and gin based for my tastes), but pleased that everything I ordered was well balanced and not too sweet. Food was fantastic. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, but not that attentive on a Fri night. I shouldn’t have to go out of my way to catch someone’s attention to order another drink, my glass was empty for a while. Overall a fun place“

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

“10/10 recommend for any occasion and season“

“Great place for late night drinks or brunch! I love the new buck a shuck deal upstairs in their oyster house, and they have such delicious food offerings up there as well. Will be back!“

“Try the chicken pot pie, the crust is reminiscent of a flaky beef patty - yummy, yummy, Chef Darium. The fried crispy chicken sandwich is another winner, pair it with a salad for a full meal.

Get the keylime pie, it's delicious! Shout out to chef Marco.“

“4.5! we had a great time here! the drinks were truly incredible, all the food we ordered was very yummy and creative, and the service was awesome. I do wish the portion sizes were slightly larger and that there was more of a selection of bar bites/snacks, but this is my only note! we had a lovely evening and will plan on returning“

“lekkere hapjes! Nice spot to stop by for some snacks!“

“Loved the atmosphere, great apps.“

“Heard about the foie gras for long but it turns very salty, can’t even taste the original flavour. They can split the drink into 2 even you order 1. Was surprised their strip lion steak tastes very delicious as a “bar”, very tender and tasty. Dessert is ok. Service is quick and warm.“

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“Wonderful service and extremely friendly staff! The environment is calm and welcoming, an impressive feat considering the fact that they provide and extensive buffet as well as an à la carte menue.

Dietary restrictions: Celiac options :)“

“They had amazing food! Their pasta is absolutely incredible I would definitely eat there again! Service was amazing and it was just an enjoyable time! Their desserts taste amazing as well!“

“We were fortunate to have dinner last Friday night at this establishment and our wonderful server Kendra made sure that our evening was a delightful one. Lovely service, good food and an environment that allowed for conversation. Greats apps, mains and wine. If you haven't tried out the menu here, we suggest you add it to your list.“

“As the name suggests, you will find the best snacks here. Special attention to the extremely fresh oysters, the perfect steak tartare with just the right amount of super crispy bread, and even a very tasty spicy tuna temaki. I would come back every week.“

“Great steak and eggs. Excellent service. Worth the wait“

“Food was excellent. Service was ok. Music a bit too loud. We will be back.“

“Love love love Storm Crow! The decor, humour, special drinks, and meals make this a fun place to visit for any occasion!“

“I recently attended an event at the Toronto Event Centre, and it was a great experience. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The venue itself is really beautiful, with modern and stylish decor that creates a vibrant atmosphere and makes one really get involved with ongoing activities.The event I attended was well organized, everything was evenly coordinated. I would like to attend more such events at this venue.“

“Food is utterly awesome. Servers so friendly. 👍“

“Great spot for pizza. We ordered a pepperoni pizza and caesar salad. Both were a decent size. More than enough for two people. The pizza ans salad were excellent. Hickory Sticks on the caeser was an interesting and tasty twist.
Very good music playlist as well.“

“I was here for lunch on a Thursday. The restaurant was not busy at all at noon with only a handful of tables occupied. I enjoyed the empty restaurant as it gave me an opportunity to catch up with a good friend over a delicious meal. We ordered the spring rolls, taro rolls, green curry with chicken, and the pork belly.

Our appetizers came quickly and by the time we were done, the mains came out with a side of steamed rice. The flavours were exceptional, as was the attentive service.“

“Enjoyed a lovely cocktail after the show.“

“We love this place! Great time for kids and adults alike.“

“Ju is probably my new favourite sushi bar! The staff are super friendly, the food always smells, looks, and tastes delicious.

They have great deals in their combos section, and offer daily specials throughout the week. Plus, if you get late night cravings like I do, they are open relatively later than most places (1:00am weekdays, 2:00am weekends).

Also, shout out to their spicy chicken karaage. Do try it, so worth it!

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are available!“

“Came for a girls night out and we absolutely loved the place. The atmosphere and music was great. We all ordered the “if I was all green” cocktail and a margarita pizza. Though the drinks are on the pricier side, everything we had was tasty. We even got a crème brûlée at the house, which was so sweet. All the servers were very kind and helpful as we were curious about what it’s like after the dinner service is done. My friends and I will definitely be coming back again!! :)“

“me and my girls went for mimosas and Sarika was so accommodating and truly made us feel welcomed. Turkish breakfast was great, bottomless mimosas are a MUST, and service was superb - we were never left with an empty glass. Thank you Sarika for everything ❤️ we will definitely be coming back!“

“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.“

“Cozy little bar with a nice back patio. Stopped here for a drink after dinner so I didn’t try their great looking boards. $10 cocktail special even on a Friday night, had a bees knees and it was good. Nice chill vibe, will definitely be back!“

“Went for an engagement party in the back party room. The bar itself was hopping on a Friday night with full tables and bar seating. The food was ok for platter/party service. Excellent selection of brews on tap and in cans. Cocktail menu looked interesting.“

“Cool neighbourhood spot. 15 dollar cocktails, good menu, paper planes, negroni's, old fashions, espresso martinis, all the core ones every good cocktail bar should have. I think it's also a cafe during the day.

They had a live DJ playing some Berlin type music not too loud which was a nice touch. There is some seating space in front of the patio, and next to the building to hang out. Tall beer cans and cocktails are 7-8 bucks which is a good deal. They have some non-alcoholic beers too which is nice.

Inside has that cool vintage hipster Berlin feel to it. No cover, no lineups, just a nice local neighbourhood bar near the bridge and a bunch of other autoshops. Was walking back from an art gallery and we just literally stumbled upon it and sat down for a catch up drink.

I feel like Toronto needs more places like this. Quiet neighbourhood bars with a nice selection of music, quality cocktails, not too expensive, no lines ups. Nice slightly mature place for people to catch up and have a drink without having to venture heavily into the Dundas West bar scene where it's way more hectic. Probably fits like 20 people so it's nice and intimate. Kind of reminds me of some of the bottle shops in Montreal where you can either drink it there and vibe or take it to the park right next to it. Place has some character to it. Would like to see it have a good solid run in Toronto's independent bar scene and be supported by the neighbourhood.

Next time I'm back I'll try out the cocktail menu and see if that's fire too. Can selection was interesting. I got a fruit punch vodka seltzer with 2 grams of sugar which was good. LBGTQ+ friendly but open to anybody really. Still has that cool Dundas West OG grunge premium dive bar feel all the hipsters like me enjoy. Keep up the great work Tommy!“

“A wide variety of delicious bar dishes and drinks available till late at night. So if you're starving and everything else is closed, this is a perfect spot to finish up the night in a lively and fun, authentic Japanese atmosphere.

Also note that this location hosts two business; Bar Sampo (@sampo_toronto) in the evenings, and Ohiru Cafe in the mornings and afternoons, for delicious breakfasts and brunches.

On the menu:
• Ohitashi: Japanese blanched greens with savory sauce
• Beef Tataki: Seared beef, onion, pea shoots, fried onion and home made ponzu sauce
• Grilled curry: Tomato rice, melted cheese.
• Gomaae Duo: Blanched green bean & rapini with black and white sesame sauce
• Karaage: Japanese fried chicken with aonori seaweed
• Tsukemono (Japanese pickles)

Instagram: @sampo_toronto & @ohirucafe“

“Popped into Triple A with our very elderly pup this weekend and had a fantastic time! She was treated like royalty and could get very used to it. Great selection of beers and cider on draft and a lovely mix of humans and dogs. Looking forward to coming back!“

“A cozy place with an old fashioned diner design. Great service, friendly staff who actually explain and describe the food when you have questions, even if they don’t know the answer they will ask and comeback with an answer.

Burgers were good but I felt it had too much relish. The stuffed wings were great, juicy and tasty.

Karage chicken was moist crispy and flavourful.

Overall it’s a great place to catchup with friends and enjoy some snacks.“

“A unique twist of a dive bar, with a Japanese Rock n Roll blend. They have a decent selection of Japanese beers and whiskey (along with other options). Small and intimate space perfect for catching up with friends over a drink or four. The jukebox has a great list of classic hits.“

“From top to bottom this place will always have a special place in my heart.

Do me a favour, have dinner any day of the week and tell me the food isn’t exceptional.

10/10 recommend for anyone who asks where to go in the city.“

“This is an awesome neighborhood bar, I wish it was in my neighborhood! Food, drinks and service all top notch....no fried food here, but was not missed....excellent brisket sandwich, salmon special and friend chicken and Mac and cheese (VERY GOOD). Cool touch on a dark and stormy with a drizzle of black treacle....“

“I've been here a few times. It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's a fun community bar on the inside, there's open mic and live music karaoke nights too! I keep forgetting they serve food here as well and it's better than you'd expect for a community bar.“

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

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

“Nice rooms. Had a good stay“

“So so good, went here with a friend & DEVOURED. We aren’t huge seafood lovers but I watched her eyes literally light up bite after bite. Unagi here is not our favorite but the atmosphere & other dishes more than make up for it. I cannot stress this enough, get the scallop tataki !! Our favorite thing !“

“Spacious! Good food! Nice place for a team event!“

“Awesome cool surf & ☀️vibe and the best fish tacos! 🌮Drinks are also amazing! 🍸🍹❤️🤗“

“Cozy bar/pub for casual hangouts, and old-school arcade games in the back.
We came here for a late dinner on a Thursday evening in a large group, no reservation and we were seated right away.

I got the Mac and cheese with pork belly, it was good but nothing special. Prices average or slightly high for what it is

Friendly service but I can get loud and hard to get server to see/hear us

Washrooms downstairs“

“The Horseshoe Tavern is maybe the best local bar in Toronto. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent location. A perfect place for a drink or to catch a show most nights. They bring in international acts and also out a real spotlight on local indie artists (like me!). I love this bar!“

“It’s the best bar in the city to see live music and have a memorable night. A Queen Street institution that has aged well.“

“Great spot for creative cocktails.“