Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Toronto

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Bar Banane

4.8

4.8 (84)

CAN$51 and over

Cocktail Bar

Ossington

About the restaurant

Please Note: Bar Banane and Restaurant La Banane are different spaces. A reservation made here is for Bar Banane, not Restaurant La Banane.

Located directly above Restaurant La Banane, Bar Banane is a refined cocktail bar serving French-influenced canapés, soufflés, and drinks. We accept limited reservations and save space for walk-in guests.

Top review

Katherine

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Great ambience! Cool drinks! Delicious food! Would go back…

Simpl Things

4.8

4.8 (37)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Roncesvalles

About the restaurant

SIMPL THINGS is an award-winning cocktail, wine and snack bar West of Downtown Toronto. Fun and casual aesthetic bar with a large patio, offering craft cocktails, natural wines and delightful bites from an adventurous, duo-concept kitchen. Join us for our famous handmade pastas from our Comfort Italian Lunch and Brunch menu during the day, or tryout Marrow Steak Tartare from our Asian Snack menu at night. Together they serve up a type of fusion that goes straight to the heart.

Founded by Evelyn Chick, together with Executive chef Cody Wilkes, they curate a space where you’ll experience amazing food, delightful drinks, good convos, and casual vibes. Great for large parties, date nights, birthdays and any special occasions.

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Cocktail Hour Daily 3-5pm
Sunday 50% Off Bottles of Wine & 50% off Grill

Top review

Natalie

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Our table of 3 attended one of the Simpl Exchanges, this one was with Dwight Smith. The food was so delicious, well-plated and unique. The service here is always friendly, attentive & considerate. Simpl Things is my personal favourite bar / restaurant in the city and I look forward to every opportunity to enjoy the ambiance and menu offering. Their commitment to providing varied experiences throughout the day / week is highly appreciated and ensures a unique experience, no matter when you visit.

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Experience

'Keep It Simpl' Tasting Menu

C Suite

4.8

4.8 (113)

CAN$51 and over

Cocktail Bar

The Annex

About the restaurant

The hidden cocktail bar of your dreams. Styled after a 1920's era cocktail train car, C Suite creates a unique cocktail experience whether you are joining us at the bar or in the lounge.

When seated at the bar, our barman Albert Han and his apprentice Fei will create unforgettable cocktails for you, tailored exactly to your tastes. It will be the best hour of your day.

Join us in our lounge to experience our signature cocktails, taste some whiskies or have a glass of wine paired expertly with our culinary offerings, prepared by the finest chefs in Toronto.

Reserve your spot today.

Top review

Ashley

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Unique atmosphere, incredible personalized service, and delicious cocktails with thoughtful, inspired presentation. We will definitely return!

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Experience

Bespoke Bar Experience

Experience

Lounge seating

Aura

4.7

4.7 (38)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Leslieville / Riverdale

About the restaurant

Aura is known for its warm and cozy ambiance and carefully refined craft cocktails and dishes, this downtown space is an inviting and serene hideaway at the end of a stressful day.

Aura's year-round back patio is a favourite among its customers, with tropical plants, mythical graffiti, natural light and a candlelit atmosphere.

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Nicole

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Fantastic little date night spot - drinks, food, staff fantastic. Recommend for a date night or cocktails with friends.

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Experience

Shake & Stir- Happy Hour!

Compton Ave.

4.7

4.7 (87)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Ossington

About the restaurant

Compton Ave., the newest experiential cocktail bar by the team behind Toronto's renowned BarChef and PREQUEL & CO APOTHECARY brings the look and feel of being transported to a luxurious townhouse on Compton Ave. in Central London.

Top review

Elena

Dined on Mar 30, 2025

Beautiful space and great drinks and service. Perfect for a date or small/medium groups.

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4.7

4.7 (24)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Church-Wellesley

About the restaurant

Welcome to our distinguished café by day and sophisticated cocktail bar by night, featuring an innovative menu of tea-enhanced cocktails. Expertly crafted by our skilled mixologists, each cocktail combines the finest "teas" with premium spirits to offer a unique, refined experience.

Our selection ranges from the subtle elegance of floral teas to the rich depth of traditional blends, carefully designed to appeal to a discerning palate. Ideal for various occasions, our venue transitions seamlessly from the lively ambiance of a café to the refined elegance of a cocktail bar. Make your reservation on OpenTable for an unparalleled experience.

Top review

MomokoVIP

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Every cocktail is outstanding. Very complex and beautiful.

Great Lakes Brewpub

4.6

4.6 (52)

CAN$30 and under

Brewery

Harbourfront

About the restaurant

The GLB Brewpub & Retail Shop brings the quality and freshness of Ontario's local Great Lakes Brewery right into Toronto's core.

Open daily from 11am to 11pm, our brewpub offers 20 taps of #FreshGLB, both Detroit and New York style pizzas, an incredible smash burger, mouthwatering tacos, and more alongside a modern gastropub style menu. Add in a vast selection of beer to-go from our retail store (open 7 days a week) and you have all the ingredients of a great local hangout.

The GLB Brewpub is also home to a 7 Barrel brewhouse where diners can watch as our Great Lakes brewers create small batch beers for exclusive brewpub release.

Check out our website and socials for Brewpub events and specials!

Top review

kelly

Dined 7 days ago

We came into to town to see the blue jays and came across GLB. Food was good and staff was very friendly.

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Experience

Hoppy hour (2pm to 5pm)

Casa Madera

4.4

4.4 (292)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

King West

About the restaurant

The first location in Canada, from famed restauranteurs Noble 33, welcomes patrons into an immersive dining experience. Casa Madera's diverse menu is one that speaks to Noble 33's core tenants - serving inventive, bold flavours built on sustainable, organic fare, using only the freshest ingredients coupled with a diverse array of vegan and gluten-free options. Enjoy chef-driven selections that celebrate the culinary traditions of Mexico and the Mediterranean while DJs play alongside talented performance artists. Casa Madera's cocktail program also includes an extensive non-alcoholic and low-proof selection.

Top review

Mr and Mrs

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Amazing !! We enjoyed the time and food was delicious!!

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Experience

Casa Madera Reimagines Sunday Brunch

Drake Hotel

4.3

4.3 (967)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Queen West

About the restaurant

We invite you to experience our special blend of bespoke hotel and inclusive hub for unique and diverse experiences with great seasonal menus, a robust cocktail list, a vibrant local culture, carefully curated curiosities and genuine hospitality.

Top review

suzyVIP

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

Always amazing staff. Love The Drake and have been many times, many milestone parties through the decades.

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Experience

Happy Hour at The Drake Hotel

Experience

All Vinyl Brunch

Experience

Dinner + Piano, Five Nights a Week.

Rhapsody

3.9

3.9 (64)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Ossington

About the restaurant

Step inside Rhapsody, a woods-inspired, whimsically designed cocktail bar and restaurant. Infused with vibrant guest energy and soundtracks that act as the heart beat, our space offers an electric atmosphere. Enjoy eclectic tunes from sultry hip-hop to soulful rock, complemented by carefully crafted cocktails and mouth-watering, Peruvian inspired tapas plates. Join us for a night out that seamlessly blends tranquility and invigoration.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Everything was amazing- the food, music, service, ambience and music. Highly recommend!

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