The best cocktails in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto
Ranked by Reddit
8 places in Kensington-Chinatown ranked for cocktails, from what 77 Redditors said about it. Scores are for the cocktails specifically, not the restaurant overall.
Last updated . How the ranking works
- 9.4#1
1. Mother's DumplingsTop pick
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) - 9.0#2
2. QuetzalWorth trying
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) - 8.4#3
3. Short TurnWorth trying
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) - 7.8#4
4. El ReyWorth trying
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) - 7.5#5
5. El Rey Mezcal BarWorth trying
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)
- 7.5#6
6. 416 Snack BarWorth trying
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) - 6.9#7
7. Slice of LifeWorth trying
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) - 5.8#8
8. BarchefWorth trying
15 Redditors on the cocktails
“there's a whole massive section of the menu with excellent signature cocktails that aren't "gimmicky".”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)