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The best cocktails in Toronto

Ranked by Reddit

56 places ranked for cocktails, from what 433 Redditors said about it. Scores are for the cocktails specifically, not the restaurant overall.

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  1. 9.6#1

    1. Uh BarTop pick

    Bar in Trinity-Bellwoods

    5 Redditors on the cocktails

    “my current go-tos are Uh Bar, Suite 115, Mother, and Bar Pompette.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  2. 9.4#2

    2. Mother's DumplingsTop pick

    Chinese, Bar in Kensington-Chinatown

    24 Redditors on the cocktails

    “my current go-tos are Uh Bar, Suite 115, Mother, and Bar Pompette.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  3. 9.4#3

    3. Project GigglewaterTop pick

    Bar, Burgers in Little Portugal

    7 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Best Cocktail - Pho Get About It @ Project Gigglewater”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  4. 9.2#4

    4. Bar BananeTop pick

    French, Seafood, Bar in Trinity-Bellwoods

    5 Redditors on the cocktails

    “my first pick would be Bar Banane and / or La Banane. Enjoy some cocktails and seafood (get the scallops!)”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  5. 9.1#5

    5. Suite 115Top pick

    Bar in Dufferin Grove

    18 Redditors on the cocktails

    “my current go-tos are Uh Bar, Suite 115, Mother, and Bar Pompette.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  1. 9.1#6

    6. Bar PompetteWorth trying

    Bar in Trinity-Bellwoods

    18 Redditors on the cocktails

    “my current go-tos are Uh Bar, Suite 115, Mother, and Bar Pompette.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  2. 9.1#7

    7. Rhum CornerWorth trying

    Caribbean, Bar in Trinity-Bellwoods

    11 Redditors on the cocktails

    “They elevate a dark and stormy in a way I didn't know possible and the griot is fantastic”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  3. 9.0#8

    8. QuetzalWorth trying

    Latin American, Mexican in Kensington-Chinatown

    16 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Solid food will repeat. Good attentive service and nice venue. Waygu steak was highlight”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  4. 8.9#9

    9. Cocktail BarWorth trying

    Bar in Trinity-Bellwoods

    19 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Cocktail Bar's cocktails are amazing.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  5. 8.9#10

    10. Voodoo Child CafeWorth trying

    Cafés, Bar in University

    8 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Voodoo Child, one of my favourite little cocktail bars with some great bartenders that love to make something special to your taste”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  6. 8.9#11

    11. AzuraWorth trying

    American, Bar in Playter Estates-Danforth

    3 Redditors on the cocktails

    “I think Azura has superior cocktails but I enjoyed the tasting menu a bit more at Quetzal.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  7. 8.7#12

    12. Conejo NegroWorth trying

    Latin American, Mexican, Fried Chicken in Palmerston-Little Italy

    6 Redditors on the cocktails

    “The cocktails are perfection (I’m fussy!) and actually lower priced than the rest of the area.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  8. 8.7#13

    13. Civil WorksWorth trying

    Bar in Wellington Place

    8 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Civil Liberties on bloor and their sister Civil Works at The Waterworks. Top notch.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  9. 8.5#14

    14. Belle IsleWorth trying

    Bar, American in Greenwood-Coxwell

    12 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Went last night, had a great time. Very good vibes.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Oct 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  10. 8.4#15

    15. Short TurnWorth trying

    Bar, American in Kensington-Chinatown

    4 Redditors on the cocktails

    “is my current favourite for early cocktails/early dinner”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  11. 8.4#16

    16. Pinkerton's Snack BarWorth trying

    Bar, American in South Riverdale

    5 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Amazing unique cocktails.. great food (small plates perfect for dates)”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  12. 8.3#17

    17. Kensei BarWorth trying

    Bar, Japanese in Trinity-Bellwoods

    5 Redditors on the cocktails

    “I love sitting at the bar at Kensei. The bartenders are great company and very knowledgeable with cocktails”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  13. 8.2#18

    18. Storm Crow ManorWorth trying

    American, Bar in Church-Wellesley

    6 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Check out Stormcrow Manor. It lets you roll a D20 to see what drink you will have.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  14. 8.2#19

    19. Bar IsabelWorth trying

    Mediterranean, Bar in Trinity-Bellwoods

    8 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Years ago I used to go just to get a single basque and a cocktail then leave haha.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  15. 8.2#20

    20. Gloria in the Great HallWorth trying

    American, Bar in West Queen West

    3 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Gloria in the Great Hall does a great martini happy hour but I haven’t done food beyond oysters and onion rings there (great though).”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  16. 8.1#21

    21. Doc's Green Door LoungeWorth trying

    Bar, Cafés in Junction Area

    4 Redditors on the cocktails

    “you could walk over to Doc's Green Door Lounge and have some cocktails on the patio afterwards”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  17. 8.1#22

    22. Lao Lao BarWorth trying

    Thai in Bay-Cloverhill

    6 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Lao Lao Bar is IMO better for a lot of dishes, never as stupidly busy (but always fairly busy), and has the better cocktails too.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  18. 8.0#23

    23. Simpl ThingsWorth trying

    Cafés, Breakfast & Brunch in South Parkdale

    5 Redditors on the cocktails

    “S. Simpl Things is amazing - great cocktails and food they tend to have good happy hour deals.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  19. 8.0#24

    24. Lake InezWorth trying

    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern in Greenwood-Coxwell

    6 Redditors on the cocktails

    “take a short taxi ride to Lake Inez or Belle Isle to add some creative cocktails to your evening”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  20. 8.0#25

    25. Grey TigerWorth trying

    Bar in Junction-Wallace Emerson

    7 Redditors on the cocktails

    “I’d be remiss if I didn’t suggest Grey Tiger for cocktails”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  21. 8.0#26

    26. Gochu Libre KantinaWorth trying

    Korean, Mexican in Markland Wood

    3 Redditors on the cocktails

    “It's korean mexican fusion and the food and cocktails are so gooood!”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  22. 7.9#27

    27. DaiLoWorth trying

    Chinese, Japanese, Thai in Trinity-Bellwoods

    7 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Dailo- East Asian fusion with a great cocktail menu and really good set course”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  23. 7.9#28

    28. Aisle 3Worth trying

    Vietnamese, Bar in High Park North

    4 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Aisle 3 is a Viet-fusion place with cocktails.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  24. 7.8#29

    29. Liquid CourageWorth trying

    Bar

    3 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Liquid Courage is great if you want to splash out a bit on fancy drinks and impress someone.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  25. 7.8#30

    30. Bar RavalWorth trying

    Bar, Mediterranean in Trinity-Bellwoods

    18 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Bar Raval for a cocktail and some pintxos is a great option.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  26. 7.8#31

    31. El ReyWorth trying

    Mexican, Seafood in Kensington-Chinatown

    5 Redditors on the cocktails

    “El Ray is a great bar in Kensington for a light bite”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  27. 7.8#32

    32. FicoaWorth trying

    Italian, French in Trinity-Bellwoods

    6 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Had the most amazing experience at Ficoa, the kindest and most genuine service we've had in a long time.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  28. 7.7#33

    33. The Shameful Tiki RoomWorth trying

    Bar in West Queen West

    4 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Good drinks, not pretentious, inexpensive for the amount of booze you get.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  29. 7.7#34

    34. Bar MordecaiWorth trying

    Bar in Little Portugal

    3 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Bar mordecai”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  30. 7.6#35

    35. Civil LibertiesWorth trying

    Bar in Dovercourt Village

    26 Redditors on the cocktails

    “which deserves its well earned spot on the top 50 bars list, it was incredible!!”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  31. 7.6#36

    36. ReynaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Bar in Moss Park

    3 Redditors on the cocktails

    “drinks and snacks at Bar Reyna. Fantastic”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  32. 7.6#37

    37. Canoe Restaurant & BarWorth trying

    French, American in Yonge-Bay Corridor

    8 Redditors on the cocktails

    “it was honestly a really awesome experience. Beautiful view, incredible service, and the food and cocktails were delicious!”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  33. 7.6#38

    38. Bar Roma TorontoWorth trying

    Italian, Pizza in Trinity-Bellwoods

    3 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Cocktails - Bar Roma, No vacancy, Salt Wine bar (all in the Ossington area)”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  34. 7.5#39

    39. El Rey Mezcal BarWorth trying

    Mexican, Bar in Kensington-Chinatown

    3 Redditors on the cocktails

    “El Rey Mezcal Bar is great and located in Kensington Market”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  35. 7.5#40

    40. Maison SelbyWorth trying

    French in North St.James Town

    6 Redditors on the cocktails

    “Their steak tartare is the closest to what I’ve had in France - it was best in the city in fact!”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  36. 7.5#41

    41. The Dirty LaundryWorth trying

    Bar in Little Portugal

    4 Redditors on the cocktails

    “I haven't been yet for food only had the drinks and they have been great.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  37. 7.5#42

    42. No VacancyWorth trying

    Italian, Bar in Trinity-Bellwoods

    6 Redditors on the cocktails

    “the mixed drinks are really good, the food was solid small plates”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  38. 7.5#43

    43. 416 Snack BarWorth trying

    American, Bar in Kensington-Chinatown

    6 Redditors on the cocktails

    “I would suggest 416 Snack Bar - good for late night food / cocktails!”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  39. 7.5#44

    44. Lonely DinerWorth trying

    University

    7 Redditors on the cocktails

    “There is also a really great little cocktail bar directly across the street that is absolutely worth popping into before or after, The Lonely Diner.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  40. 7.3#45

    45. Ricky + OliviaWorth trying

    American in South Riverdale

    10 Redditors on the cocktails

    “it was one of the most unique drinks I’ve had in the city.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  41. 7.2#46

    46. PompetteWorth trying

    Bakery, Cafés in Trinity-Bellwoods

    6 Redditors on the cocktails

    “go to Cocktail Bar, Civil Works, Pompette, Cry Baby Gallery”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  42. 7.1#47

    47. Score on KingWorth trying

    Bar, American in Downtown Yonge East

    5 Redditors on the cocktails

    “quite impressed by the food quality relative to most sports bars. I actually preferred the food to the caesar itself.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  43. 6.9#48

    48. Slice of LifeWorth trying

    Bar in Kensington-Chinatown

    4 Redditors on the cocktails

    “All of these are nice cocktail bars on college and walking distance to Quetzal.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  44. 6.9#49

    49. Writers Room BarWorth trying

    Bar, Cafés in Lansing-Westgate

    4 Redditors on the cocktails

    “For a rooftop bar with a view, the Park Hyatt's Writers' Room is special”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  45. 6.9#50

    50. The Library CoffeeWorth trying

    Cafés in West Queen West

    16 Redditors on the cocktails

    “It always feels fancy and fun having a dirty martini and reading a book at the gorgeous Library bar in the Royal York”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)

More cocktails worth knowing

  1. Waterworks Food Hall6.5
  2. Bar Goa6.2
  3. Compton Ave.6.1
  4. Barchef5.8
  5. Prequel & Co. Apothecary5.2
  6. Chantecler4.5
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