Such a vibey and awesome speak easy! we went on a late sunday night so it was just my group of 4…read moreand another party of 2 under the roof which felt like we had the place to ourselves. our bartender was so knowledgeable with mixing drinks and knew what we wanted. we ordered one round of drinks and then requested for a drink of our taste by letting the bartender know what we were looking for and i'm just going to say... he delivered. we were craving an ube sour from a picture that my friend had showed me and wanted to see if he can craft it. it's been over a week since coming here and i still think about this drink. i don't think any other place can perfect this specific one.

What a find! We just wanted a drink before returning to our hotel. We stumbled into the…read morerestaurant upstairs and the gentleman sitting there told us about the speakeasy in the basement. It was a beautifully decorated space with an amazing bartender Ahmed! His knowledge of cocktails was spot on, he made us all great drinks, his dealers choice hit the spot after asking us a couple of questions about what flavor profiles we like. He was so pleasant to chat with. Totally recommend

Great experience form the second we walked in the door. They were very attentive and the energy in…read morethe room was great.

Celebrated a birthday here and it was fantastic. The cocktails are unique and beautifully crafted,…read morethe ambience is intimate and elegant, and the bartender was welcoming and attentive. Perfect place for a fun night out with friends.

I love the speakeasy vibe of Secrette --the interior strikes the perfect balance between cozy and…read moreclassy. The whimsical rabbit motif on the wall adds such a charming touch. I visited during their Aperitif Hour (5-7 pm), which is a fantastic way to sample their menu at a discounted price. I tried the La Deese (Empress 1908 Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, cold-pressed raspberry, and white wine). It was light and beautifully balanced between sweet and sour, with the egg white giving it a silky, frothy texture. The bartender was professional, courteous, and clearly skilled at their craft. I can't wait to return to explore more of their cocktails--and hopefully enjoy some snacks prepared by George

Loved! Great cocktails, service, and vibe. Highly recommend! Smells great too! A great way to start…read morethe night

Last year we came by Suite 115 on a whim, visiting from the US for a concert. It became one of the…read moremost memorable stops during our stay in Toronto. Our bartender Brennan (?) was fantastic and made fun of me for my love of espresso martinis, he made our night and we still joke about it. I see you guys have that as a special now haha. Their drink menu is so unique. We are making another visit Sept 26! Tasty, fun drinks Great service Cozy atmosphere

Sometimes you walk into a place and you just know. You just know that this place is next level and…read morehas seemingly been crafted to appeal solely to you. Suite 115, for me, is just such a place. I've been there four or five times now and every time I've had an amazing experience. From entering in that code to get in to the amazing bartenders to the dimly-lit atmosphere; everything hits me just right. At this point, I've tried a good chunk of the cocktails on their menu. My absolute favorite thus far is the 115 Boulevardier ("Brown Butter, Chocolate, Banana, Bearface Whisky, Campari, Sweet Vermouth"). It's a rich, ultra flavorful cocktail that drinks like a meal, practically. It's so damn good. And as if that weren't enough, the banana chocolate ganache that's included is mind-blowingly good. On my most recent visit, I tried the Eleanor's Reverie #2 ("Hornitos Plata Tequila, Mezcal Verde Ameras, Grapefruit, Cantaloupe, Agave, Bubbles"). I wasn't sure what to expect but holy moly is this an amazing cocktail. All the flavors work so well together, and it's a perfect summer drink, ultimately. I really do have to shout out the various bartenders at Suite 115. They've all made me feel so welcome and so at home. Dustin, in particular, is an amazing dude and a stellar mixologist. On one visit, I even asked to go off-menu with a Manhattan, my absolutely favorite cocktail. And of course they killed it. Easily one of the best Manhattans I've ever had. So yeah, Suite 115 is the best. No notes, honestly.

Went recently on a Monday with a group of four. They have a buck of shuck oyster special. Paired…read morewith a yuzu foam. Super fresh and delicious! we paired these items with the lovely cocktails they have to offer! Incredible night with amazing service . The drinks we chose were a bit on the sweeter side, so easier to drink and doesn't taste too alcohol forward. The alcohol forward cocktails were balanced! I had a Smokey old fashioned

I'd been excited to check out Watson's for at least a year or two, so when we found ourselves in…read morethe area during TIFF, we finally decided to pop in for a drink. The first thing I noticed was how brightly lit the place was. It was far from the dim, moody bar I had hoped for, and the less-than-inviting vibe was compounded by the rather rundown look of the interior. (The chairs, for example, were peeling quite noticeably.) But stuff like that doesn't matter; it's the drinks that matter. I knew walking in I had to try their spin on a Manhattan, the Manhattan to Birmingham ("bourbon, Irish Whiskey, dolin rouge, amaro lucano, green chartreuse, cardamom"). It's a decent drink. My first sips definitely reminded me of a Manhattan, but as I kept drinking, the green chartreuse took over and became the dominant flavor. That stuff is so strong that even a few drops will dominant, so I'm ultimately not sure it belongs in a Manhattan. I didn't dislike the drink, but it was a little disappointing. Watson's has a lot of potential to become a really cool little spot. Hopefully it gets there some day.

We stopped by after dinner on a Thursday night around 10pm and were able to get a table right away…read more We were able to find free residential parking nearby. The inside is on the dark side with a handful of tables and a small bar. Our server was lovely. Every drink we had here was well balanced and well executed. I was very impressed and would come back!

Best atmosphere and unexpected hit cocktail for this #8 on the best of North America's '26 bars. My…read morefave stop on our Toronto weekend where we hit 4 of these caliber cocktail bars. Food: 5 Cocktails: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no reservations taken Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Best vibes: fun party music like MJ, Prince, and a huge variety of upbeat hits. - Croque Monsieur: delectable. So cheesy and craveable. Cut in 3 convenient strips for snacking. 5 stars - Cornichon martini: wasn't sure about it, but gave it a try and loved it. Briney tangy smooth boozy chilled goodness in a glass. 5 stars - Kitchen is always open: love that - Small place with some tables in front and a short bar up a step in the back Midlights: - Our waitress was super fun but disappeared but someone else came to help us for subsequent rounds eventually Lowlights - No reservations take so you gotta take a chance to see if they have space (we got lucky late on a Saturday for 2)

I don't know how to describe the experience I had here. The super creative drinks are a whole…read moreexperience! The ingredients on the menu ... first, they're creative. Second they're meant to be an experience. There are multiple parts and they're meant to be consumed to create the cocktail equivalent of the perfect bite. I had the Golden Honey Penicillin with its amuse bouche (corn cannoli) and burnt honey sherbet over snow covered with crispy panels (?)... this was to be alternated with the cocktail ... and it was to be savored because it was such a great combination of flavors and textures but also because there were spices being released from the ice cubes ... amazing doesn't describe the experience! Super comfortably dark ambiance and exceptional guidance from server. Forgot to add - wagyu beef tartare and smoked olives were delicious and satisfying sharables'

Visiting Toronto for the first time, I found myself here after someone had suggested this bar as a…read moremust visit. This place is on another level. The drinks are exceptional; they are well thought out and very creative. Depending on what you order, you may be getting a whole presentation/experience! I would highly recommend this place.

Best cocktails of the trip for this #22 on the best of North America's '26 bars. 4.5 stars…read more Cocktails: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - James was a wonderful host with great recommendations. Even when one was a miss for me, he followed up with a winner - Claire De Lune: gin, vanilla, almost clarified punch style was my favorite. 5 stars - Spiced Prophecy: tequila, ginger, and mint drink was so smooth and effervescent and came with a little sparkly fire show with a wreath of steel wool around it. 5 stars - Fun vibe though was a thin hallway with just a few tables - Style: Q-bert black and white cube flooring Midlights - Some heavy on the scotch flavor which isn't my thing Lowlights - Came from dinner so didn't have room to try snacks

I'm a big fan of Manhattans, so when I heard that Mother was serving up a supposedly top-notch…read moreversion, I knew I had to check it out for myself. I arrived at around 6:30 on a recent Wednesday and the place was about half full. I snagged a spot at the end of the bar and began perusing the menu. Obviously I had to get the Bobby Burns in Manhattan ("Bourbon, Canadian Whisky, Blended Scotch, Italian Vermouth Blend, aromatic Bitters, Salted Vanilla and Drambuie. Burnt caramel with bright aromatics") and it was ready a few minutes later. It's incredible. It's right up there with the best Manhattans I've ever had, and it's sure possible it might be the best. The balance of flavors is right on point, and it's also been incorporated with other tastes that work perfectly. (I returned to Mother a few weeks later and it was just as good the second time.) I was feeling a little peckish, so I went ahead and ordered the Jerk Chicken Karaage. It arrived piping hot and was a far bigger portion than I had anticipated. I figured I'd never be able to finish it, but it was so delicious I inhaled the whole thing. For my second drink, I went with the Honey + ("100% Agave Reposado Tequila, Espadin Mezcal, Ontario Bee Pollen, Salted Lavender Honey & Fresh Citrus. Floral, Smoky & Tart"), and it was so satisfying and flavorful. (I'm all about that Manhattan, though.) Mother is a terrific place. The atmosphere is awesome and my bartender was super friendly and helpful. It deserves its place as one of the city's very best cocktail bars.