15 Best Cocktail Bars in Toronto
15 Toronto bars and cocktail-forward restaurants worth a dedicated visit.
Who this guide is for
The best cocktail bars in Toronto treat the drink program with the same seriousness a kitchen brings to the menu. These picks are worth visiting for the glass as much as the food. Picks span Little Portugal, King West and Corktown.
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- 1. House of McGrath
- 2. Ariete E Toro - Dundas West
- 3. JOEY King St
- 4. Viet Garden
- 5. Doc’s Green Door Lounge
- 6. ONDAK Korean Fried Chicken 온닭
- 7. Mista Boiga
- 8. Dear Darling
- 9. Antler Kitchen & Bar
- 10. La Nayarita
- 11. Molkagtez Mexican Cuisine
- 12. Stella Artois Terrace at Woodbine Racetrack
- 13. Aisle 3 Bar
- 14. Ladybug Wine Bar
- 15. The Rosebud
How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
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