Cozy bar interior with hanging lights and a wide array of drinks.
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Cocktail Bar

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Essential Information
Today17:00 - 00:00
Address
923 Dundas St W, Toronto, M6J 1W3
Walk-ins
Price Range
$$$
About

Cocktail Bar is a sophisticated cocktail destination located in Toronto's vibrant Dundas West neighborhood. This intimate establishment has earned its reputation as one of the city's premier cocktail bars, predating many downtown competitors while maintaining its position as a top-tier drinking destination. The bar features expertly crafted signature cocktails including the Grove Armada with gin, olive oil, peach, white vermouth and lemon curd, the innovative Coffee Colada with bourbon, pineapple, toasted coconut, coffee, tamari, fernet and banana, and the Rosetta with reposado tequila, guava, buckwheat honey, masala, absinthe and lime. The dimly lit interior creates a warm, cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a James Bond setting, complete with an old-fashioned fireplace. Beyond cocktails, guests can enjoy a thoughtfully curated wine and beer list, along with bar snacks including their popular caramel corn. With exceptional bartenders, quality drinks, and an unmatched ambiance, Cocktail Bar offers an experience perfect for dates, casual drinks, or savoring spirits from their well-curated selection.

Ambiance & Features

Dimly lit, warm and cozy interior with an old-fashioned fireplace creating an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere reminiscent of a James Bond setting. The space features a white-brick facade with subtle signage, maintaining an understated elegance.

Atmosphere

Dimly Lit
Cozy
Intimate
Sophisticated
Warm
Romantic

Lighting

dim

Features

fireplace
bar-seating
curated-spirits-list
craft-cocktails
wine-list
beer-selection
bar-snacks
Our Ratings
8.4
/10

Overall Score

Our weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

9.2

Service

7.8

Ambiance

9.0

Value

7.5

Accessibility

5.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

bar-snacks
small-plates

Signature cocktails include Grove Armada, Coffee Colada, and Rosetta. Also features Traditional Espresso Martini, Gold Lion, Absinthe Whip, and Five Families. Bar snacks include irresistible caramel corn.

What People Say

Other Considerations

Rude service
Overpriced food
Staff presentation
Attitude
Expensive snacks

Location

923 Dundas St W, Toronto, undefined undefined, CA

Directions

43.650699, -79.413277

Cocktail Menu

Signature Cocktails

House Specialties
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Grove Armada

gin

gin, olive oil, peach, white vermouth & lemon curd

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Coffee Colada

bourbon

bourbon, pineapple, toasted coconut, coffee, tamari, fernet & banana

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Rosetta

tequila

reposado tequila, guava, buckwheat honey, masala, absinthe & lime

Full Menu

vodka cocktail icon

Traditional Espresso Martini

vodka

Gold Lion

absinthe cocktail icon

Absinthe Whip

absinthe

Five Families

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