Best Cocktails in Toronto
Discover 29 exceptional cocktail bars and speakeasies in Toronto, CA. Expert-curated venues with detailed reviews, ratings, and insider tips.
Best Cocktail Bars in Toronto
Toronto has quietly built one of North America's most impressive cocktail scenes. With 29 venues reviewed and 8 scoring 9 or above, the city punches well above its weight for craft and creativity. Short Turn and Bar Pompette lead with inventive, seasonally driven menus that showcase Canadian ingredients alongside global technique, while BarChef has been pioneering multi-sensory cocktail experiences for over a decade — earning international recognition for pushing the boundaries of what a drink can be. The speakeasy tradition thrives here too: After Seven and Prequel & Co. Apothecary deliver hidden-door intrigue backed by genuine cocktail skill, not just atmosphere. What makes Toronto's scene distinctive is its accessibility — even the highest-scoring bars maintain the unpretentious warmth the city is known for. From the cocktail lounges of King West to the independent bars dotting Queen Street and Dundas, Toronto rewards exploration with consistently excellent drinks and service that prioritises hospitality over pretence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Short Turn is currently the top-rated cocktail bar in Toronto with a score of 9.2/10 on Best Cocktails Guide, located in Alexandra Park. Other highly-rated options include Bar Pompette and BarChef.
Toronto has 8 reviewed speakeasies on Best Cocktails Guide. The top-rated options are After Seven (9.1/10), Prequel & Co. Apothecary (9.0/10), Suite 115 (8.7/10).
Dufferin Grove has the highest concentration of reviewed cocktail bars in Toronto with 4 venues. Other great neighborhoods for cocktails include Trinity Bellwoods, Financial District, Alexandra Park. Browse all 16 neighborhoods on our Toronto guide.
Yes — Toronto has 5 award-winning bars in our guide. Suite 115 has won recognition at Spirited Awards (2025), along with COMPTON AVE and Prequel & Co. Apothecary.
Best Cocktails Guide has reviewed and rated 29 cocktail bars in Toronto as of 2026. Each venue is individually scored across multiple criteria including drinks quality, atmosphere, service, and value.
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