The best cocktails in Queen West, Toronto
Ranked by Reddit
8 places in Queen West ranked for cocktails, from what 48 Redditors said about it. Scores are for the cocktails specifically, not the restaurant overall.
Last updated . How the ranking works
- 8.7#1
1. Civil WorksWorth trying
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) - 8.4#2
2. 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#3
3. 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) - 7.7#4
4. The Shameful Tiki RoomWorth trying
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) - 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) - 6.5#7
7. Waterworks Food HallWorth trying
3 Redditors on the cocktails
“go to the waterworks. Far more variety and good food with great cocktails.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read 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".”
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