Inside the 1841 Beardmore heritage building — a whisky tunnel leads to leather booths and a VIP bar before spilling into a full late-night dance floor Thursday to Saturday. Old bones, very new energy.
Neighbourhood: St. Lawrence · Address: 45 Front St E, Toronto, ON · Hours: Wed–Thu 5PM–12AM | Fri–Sat 5PM–2AM | Closed Sun–Tue · Price Range: $$$ · Phone: (416) 368-4424 · Website: https://ccloungebar.ca · Editorial status: Not yet verified
This is one of the only places in Toronto with a dedicated whisky tunnel cocktail bar and a dance floor that actually gets going late. It’s almost as much about the experience as it is about the drinks.
The whisky tunnel is the real draw—it's an immersive, speakeasy-style feature packed with rare bottles and intimate booths. Unlike most downtown bars, it transforms into a full-fledged nightclub late into the night, blending lounge bars and club energy under one roof. The heritage building details give it some edge without feeling stuffy.
CC Lounge & Whisky Bar transforms a chunk of the 1841 Beardmore heritage building into a thoroughly modern nightlife destination. Beyond the main space, the whisky tunnel is a moody corridor lined with rare bottles, ending in secretive booths and a VIP bar. The energy ramps up on weekends, when DJs take over and the dance floor opens after midnight, making it a late-night magnet for the downtown crowd. The menu focuses on classic cocktails—think whisky flights, smoked drinks, and a solid bar snack lineup—aimed at serious whisky lovers and fun-seekers alike.
Reservations are recommended for booths and larger groups, but walk-ins are welcome for the bar and dance floor (especially before 10PM).
The Smoked Old Fashioned, theatrically made at your table—perfect for whisky fans and cocktail nerds.
Yes, especially for groups of 4–10—there are booths and a private VIP area that can be reserved. It gets crowded after midnight.
Most cocktails are $16–22, with whisky flights and bottle service running higher. Expect to spend $40–80 per person for a full night out.
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