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Mother Cocktail Bar

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Essential Information
Today18:00 - 02:00
Address
874 Queen St West, Toronto, M6J 1G3
Reservations
Walk-ins

Reservations available via website booking system at motherdrinks.co/reservations or by emailing reservations@motherdrinks.co

Price Range
$$$
About

Mother Cocktail Bar is a sophisticated cocktail destination on Toronto's vibrant Queen Street West, offering an innovative menu of signature craft cocktails and barrel-aged classics. The bar features expertly crafted drinks like the Truffle Croissant with croissant distillate and Islay Scotch, the refreshing Wild Tea Fizz with clarified and carbonated Earl Grey tea, and the indulgent Cookies & Mint with chocolate-chip-cookie-infused vodka. Their Mother Classics include the floral Honey+ with tequila and lavender honey, and the Toasted Chai Piña Colada with lemongrass rum. The From the Barrel collection showcases aged cocktails like the Negroni Ristretto and Toasted Sesame Sazerac. Beyond cocktails, Mother offers a curated food menu, wine selection, and craft beer. The intimate space features design-forward interiors centered around the bar, with both counter seating and tables for groups. Live music, professional service, and a warm atmosphere make Mother a standout destination for cocktail enthusiasts seeking quality and creativity in Toronto's cocktail scene.

Ambiance & Features

Design-forward interior centered around the bar with clean, sophisticated aesthetics. Warm and welcoming atmosphere with ideal music volume for conversation. Features both counter seating and tables for couples and groups, plus a cozy outdoor area.

Atmosphere

Romantic
Intimate
Sophisticated
Conversation-Friendly
Warm
Design Forward
Welcoming

Noise Level

moderate

Lighting

dim

Music

live-music, background

Features

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non-alcoholic-cocktails
full-food-menu
wine-selection
craft-beer
live-music
outdoor-seating
counter-seating
group-tables
bespoke-cocktails
Our Ratings
9.0
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

9.5

Service

9.0

Ambiance

9.0

Value

8.0

Accessibility

7.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Awards & Recognition
North America's 50 Best Bars
North America's 50 Best Bars(#44) 2025, (#37) 2023, 2022
Spirited Awards
Spirited AwardsHonouree 2023
Canada's 50 Best Bars
Canada's 50 Best Bars(#12) 2025, (#11) 2024, (#7) 2023, (#17) 2022
Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

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tartare

Signature cocktails featuring innovative ingredients like truffle croissant distillate, chocolate-chip-cookie-infused vodka, and toasted chai cream. Barrel-aged classics including coffee-infused Negroni and toasted sesame Sazerac. Non-alcoholic options with zero-proof spirits.

Events & Classes

Live music performances

What People Say

Other Considerations

Tight leg space
Uncomfortable seating

Location

874 Queen St West, Toronto, undefined undefined, CA

Directions

43.645199, -79.414396

Cocktail Menu

Signature Cocktails

House Specialties
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Truffle Croissant

whiskey

Croissant Distillate, Truffle, Toasted Chamomile, Italian Amaro, Premium Blended & Islay Scotch

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Wild Tea Fizz

gin

London Dry Gin, Earl Grey Tea, Wild Roots, Whole Milk, Sake, Bergamot, Clarified & Carbonated

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Cookies & Mint

vodka

Dutch Vodka, Fresh Mint, Chocolate-Chip-Cookies, Vanilla, Hazelnut, Herbal Tea

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Petit Bonhomme

other

Zero-Proof Canadian Amaretto, Toasted Chamomile, Chai Cream, Fresh Citrus, Egg White & Orange Flower Water

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Oceania's Fizz

other

Pandan, Fermented Pineapple, Ginger, Aloe Vera, Coconut Water, Lemon Myrtle, Carbonated

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Virgo

other

Cacao Butter Infused Zero-ABV Botanical Spirit, Apple, Cinnamon, Passionfruit & Hydro-Matcha

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Honey +

tequila

100% Agave Reposado Tequila, Espadin Mezcal, Ontario Bee Pollen, Salted Lavender Honey & Fresh Citrus

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Casablanca

gin

Premium Gin, Green Apple, Moroccan Mint & Verbena

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Claire De Lune

gin

London Dry Gin, Cacao Butter Infused Aromatic Wine, Salted Vanilla Cordial & Palo Santo

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Toasted Chai Piña Colada

rum

Lemongrass Rum, Toasted Chai Cream, Caramelized Yogurt, Piña Juice, Coconut Sorbet, Lacto-fermented Pineapple & Ginger

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Petrichor

gin

Premium Gin, Eucalyptus, Chardonnay, Orange Blossom, Pu-Erh Tea, Islay Scotch

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Porcelain

sake

Dry Sake, Violet Liqueur, Toasted Wild Rice, Lacto-fermented Pear, Jasmine Baijiu, Spiced Coconut & Clarified Lime Juice

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Crimson Skies

rye

Macadamia Rye, Calvados, Fig, Gunpowder Tea, Herbal Liquor, Islay Scotch, Red Bell Pepper, Oregano

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Visions of Oaxaca

tequila

Premium Reposado Tequila, Espadin Mezcal, Candy Cap Mushroom, Sherry Blend, Vanilla, Black Garlic, Chocolate

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Affogato Express

vodka

Dutch Vodka, Espresso, Amaro Nonino, Hazelnut Liqueur, Caramelized Yogurt, Salted Almond Foam & Nutmeg

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Spiced Prophecy

tequila

Don Julio Blanco, Ginseng, Lemongrass, Moroccan Mint, Green Apple, Palo Santo

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Negroni Ristretto

gin

Canadian Gin, Italian Vermouth Blend, Italian Bitter Blend, Seasonal Lacto-fermented Fruit & Infused with Colombian Coffee Beans

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Bobby Burns in Manhattan

whiskey

Bourbon, Canadian Whisky, Blended Scotch, Italian Vermouth Blend, aromatic Bitters, Salted Vanilla and Drambuie

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Strawberry Rosita

tequila

Strawberry & Palo Santo Infused Blanco Tequila, Rosewater, Italian Bitter Blend, Dry Vermouth & Pomegranate Verjus

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Toasted Sesame Sazerac

rye

Premium Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Apricot & Absinthe Distillate, Peychaud's Bitters, Toasted Sesame, Lemon Twist

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