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Bar Mordecai

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Essential Information
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Address
1272 Dundas St W, Toronto, M6J 1X7
Reservations
Walk-ins

Reservations available via website at www.barmordecai.com/reservations. Dedicated reservations page and booking system accessible through main navigation.

Price Range
$$
Happy Hour
Available

$10 spritzes available before 10 PM

About

Bar Mordecai is a stylish cocktail lounge located in Toronto's vibrant Little Portugal neighborhood on Dundas Street West. This Wes Anderson-inspired venue offers a unique blend of craft cocktails, karaoke rooms, and a lively atmosphere perfect for date nights or gatherings with friends. The bar features an intimate, dimly-lit setting with warm red lighting and candles that create a romantic ambiance. Known for their creative cocktail menu with drinks on tap and custom ice cube garnishes, Bar Mordecai also serves delicious food options. Happy hour specials include $10 spritzes available before 10 PM. As the evening progresses, the venue transforms with DJ performances, offering both lounge seating upstairs for conversation and a more energetic vibe. The friendly staff provides attentive service, and the venue's private karaoke rooms add an extra element of entertainment. With affordable pricing below Toronto's average and a welcoming atmosphere, Bar Mordecai has become a popular destination for locals and visitors seeking quality cocktails and memorable experiences in the heart of Little Portugal.

Ambiance & Features

Dimly-lit lounge with warm red lighting, candles, and Wes Anderson-inspired design elements. Intimate upstairs seating area for conversation with DJ performances creating an energetic atmosphere as the night progresses. The venue transitions from relaxed lounge to more clubby vibe on weekends.

Atmosphere

Dimly Lit
Romantic
Intimate
Warm
Red Lighting
Candles
Wes Anderson Inspired
Dj Nights
Lounge To Club

Noise Level

Moderate to loud (quieter early evening, louder with DJ later)

Lighting

Dimly-lit with heavy red lighting and candles

Music

dj, electronic, dance

Features

karaoke-rooms
dj-performances
cocktails-on-tap
custom-ice-cubes
food-menu
cocktail-soft-serve
upstairs-lounge
late-night
Our Ratings
6.8
/10

Overall Score

Our weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

6.0

Service

7.5

Ambiance

7.0

Value

8.0

Accessibility

5.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Good to Know

Happy Hour

$10 spritzes available before 10 PM

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

bar-snacks
small-plates

Creative cocktails on tap with custom ice cube garnishes, signature espresso martini, $10 spritzes during happy hour, and unique cocktail soft serve dessert

Events & Classes

DJ performances on weekends creating energetic atmosphere

$10 spritzes available before 10 PM

What People Say

Guests Love

Great spot
Loved the food
Delicious drinks
Nice vibes
Attentive service
Affordable
Cute bar
Friendly team
Unique cocktails
  • Affordable pricing below Toronto average
  • Great ambiance and vibe
  • Friendly and attentive service
  • Unique cocktail offerings
  • Karaoke rooms
  • $10 happy hour spritzes
  • Cocktail soft serve

Other Considerations

Too much ice
Bit dark
Basic flavors
Lack balance
Minimal presentation
Loud music
Tough for photos
  • Too much ice in drinks
  • Very dark lighting makes photos difficult
  • Drinks lack balance and complexity
  • Gets very loud later in evening
  • Minimal cocktail presentation

Location

1272 Dundas St W, Toronto, undefined undefined, CA

Directions

43.649560, -79.424915