Best Bars in Toronto

An undulating Gaudí-inspired masterpiece. The most beautiful bar in North America, period. Pintxos, Spanish wine, and txakoli on tap.

The serious cocktail bar — classic-era recipes executed perfectly in an intimate, low-lit room. No DJ, no scene — just exceptional drinks.

Toronto's best neighbourhood bar. 15 Scotch whiskies on tap, excellent beer selection, a proper pub atmosphere, and no pretension.

Toronto's most influential craft brewery. Zombie Duplex (their signature pale ale) is still the standard. The taproom is the best way to experience their full range.

Rooftop bar at the top of the BISHA Hotel — the best rooftop cocktail experience in Toronto with a proper pool and panoramic skyline views.

The Parkdale institution that helped define Toronto's cocktail culture. Still going strong — creative, seasonal cocktails in a neighbourhood room.

The most beloved outdoor drinking space in Toronto — an open-air bar in the heritage laneway beside Mirvish Village. Exceptional on a warm evening.

Theatrical molecular cocktails and an unmatched level of craft. Not for every night — but for a special occasion, nothing else comes close.

Best plant-based cocktail program in the city — creative, seasonal, and paired with some of Toronto's best plant-based food.

A tiny Dundas West institution — the platonic ideal of a neighbourhood bar. Hot dogs from a toaster oven, cheap beer, and the best jukebox in the city.