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Mahjong Bar

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Essential Information
Today19:00 - 02:00
Address
1276 Dundas St W, Toronto, M6J 1X7
Reservations
Walk-ins

Reservations available and recommended, especially for weekends. The venue asks about reservations upon arrival. Book at least a week in advance for guaranteed seating.

Price Range
$$
About

Mahjong Bar is a vibrant speakeasy-themed cocktail destination in Toronto's West End, offering an unforgettable nightlife experience. Located on Dundas Street West, this intimate venue combines dim warm lighting, checkered floors, and carefully curated decor to create an authentic speakeasy atmosphere. The bar features an impressive cocktail menu with signature drinks like the refreshing Soju Spritz, the sweet and spicy Peach Bonfire, and the bold Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Beyond cocktails, Mahjong Bar serves Asian-inspired small plates including their standout crispy duck bao, flavorful papaya salad, and golden rice. The venue transforms into a lively club atmosphere later in the evening with a live DJ spinning tracks that match the crowd's energy. With reasonable prices, attentive bartenders, and a fun, energetic vibe, Mahjong Bar has become a hidden gem for those seeking a unique night out. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend evenings when the space fills with locals and visitors alike enjoying the perfect blend of craft cocktails, good food, and great music.

Ambiance & Features

Speakeasy-themed bar with dim warm lighting, checkered floors, and carefully curated decor creating an intimate, energetic atmosphere. The space transforms into a lively club environment later at night with a live DJ, making it perfect for both early evening cocktails and late-night dancing.

Atmosphere

Speakeasy
Intimate
Dim Lighting
Energetic
Nightclub Vibe
Vintage Decor
Lively
Trendy

Noise Level

Moderate to loud, especially during DJ hours

Lighting

Dim warm lighting

Music

live-dj, dance, electronic

Features

live-dj
speakeasy-theme
asian-fusion-food
craft-cocktails
late-night
intimate-setting
checkered-floors
nightlife
Our Ratings
7.7
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

7.5

Service

7.8

Ambiance

8.5

Value

7.2

Accessibility

5.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Awards & Recognition
Spirited Awards
Spirited AwardsHonouree 2022
Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

asian-fusion
small-plates
appetizers

Signature Soju Spritz, Peach Bonfire, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Coconut Mojito. Food highlights include crispy duck bao, papaya salad, golden rice, curly fries, calamari, and duck rolls.

Events & Classes

Live DJ performances creating energetic dance atmosphere

What People Say

Overall Sentiment:

Positive - customers love the speakeasy vibe, atmosphere, and cocktails, though some note high prices and small food portions

Guests Love

Fun
Lively
Great vibe
Incredible
Top Notch
Warm
Attentive
Hidden gem
Delicious
Amazing DJ
Cool
Crispy
Good time
  • Speakeasy atmosphere and decor
  • Live DJ and music quality
  • Soju Spritz cocktail
  • Duck bao and papaya salad
  • Friendly bartenders and service
  • Overall vibe and energy

Other Considerations

Expensive
Disappointing
Small portions
Stale garnish
Liquor forward
Urge to order more
Asked to leave
  • Small food portions
  • Limited food menu
  • High drink prices ($50 for two cocktails)
  • Some cocktails unbalanced
  • Pressure to order more from servers

Location

1276 Dundas St W, Toronto, undefined undefined, CA

Directions

43.649564, -79.425125

Cocktail Menu

Signature Cocktails

House Specialties
soju cocktail icon

Soju Spritz

soju

Refreshing spritz-style cocktail, highly recommended signature drink

Full Menu

Peach Bonfire

Sweet and spicy cocktail with fuzzy peach garnish

whiskey cocktail icon

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

whiskey

Liquor-forward coffee cocktail

rum cocktail icon

Coconut Mojito

rum

Tropical twist on classic mojito