What a great cocktail bar. I've been to some of the most popular and highly recommended ones around the downtown area (as an infrequent visitor) and this beats pretty much all of them hands down. The bar staff was super friendly and an absolute blast to chat with (we got there before the nightlife rush). The music was a bit loud which they admitted they weren't allowed to turn down and made it difficult to hear both them and even each other while sitting at the bar with a speaker on the wall every 5 feet behind us, but it was exceptional nonetheless. After a couple rounds of drinks, my favorite was definitely the Three Rum Problem with the bubbled goodness (chemistry is fun!) but really all the drinks were creative, layered, and innovative and exciting. You could tell these guys really knew their stuff. And for being on the more interesting side with the cocktail innovation, their prices were solid to boot. This is definitely my go-to place on this end of town and worth seeking out even if you're not in the neighborhood. read more

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Went here for their giggly Christmas holiday bar on Christmas Eve. It was decked up with lots of decorations and Christmas wallpaper. Seating times are limited but our food came out relatively quickly. We got pumpkin Mac n cheese, Turkey potato croquettes, and festive porkie skewers. The pumpkin Mac and Turkey croquettes were great but the porkie skewers were more fat than meat and served over cold sweet potato mash so it wasn't the best. For cocktails, you absolutely must get "a flipping Christmas story". It was so good and creamy and tasted like Christmas. The "all is dram all is bright" is also good as a stirred cocktail with a Christmas twist. But the "coco Noel spritz" and "naughty toddy" were just ok. If we'd known a flipping Christmas story was that good we honestly would've got a round of just that cocktail. Overall, it was a nice holiday activity and compared to most of the other Christmas bars in the city, this one is worth going to. read more

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Cute holiday décor and a lively atmosphere. It was really busy when we visited, but the staff was quick, organized, and kept everything moving smoothly. Food turnaround was impressively fast despite the crowd. The Big Mac spring rolls were highlight 11/10, totally worth it. read more

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Super cute during the holiday season where the bar turns into a Christmas pop up bar. I enjoyed the turkey croquettas a lot and the smash burger is solid, a bit on the salty side. The pork belly skewers are good too, the butter nut squash cashew puree flavour could have been amped up though, I enjoyed the dollop of cranberry glaze! Loved the cranbrrita cocktail, a fun, cute place for some holiday drinks and cheer! read more

Project Gigglewater - Smash burger, turkey croquettas, pork belly - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Such a fun atmosphere for drinks with friends or even for a date! The drinks are very unique and all very fun - I'll be back to try more of the menu! The servers were amazing at suggesting options. The pear drink I had was a little strong but I tried a friend's drink who had the carrot based one and it was amazing! read more

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Update: they added booths, new cocktails, and in my opinion the best smash burger in Toronto to their menu. I will be back. read more

Project Gigglewater - Smash burger, fries - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We made a reservation for Wednesday night (pretty quiet) as a group of 6. Upon sitting down, we were told there was a 90-min seating window and an auto-grat of 20% that will be applied to the bill at the end. The interior is cozy and tastefully decorated with emerald green booth seating and dim lighting. Near the entrance is a stand-up bar (no seating) where you can chat in a more casual setting and witness the bartender prepare your drinks. I came in with high expectations on the drinks since they are known for being a cocktail bar. I had the Grape Caipirinha (grape, cachaca, aromatized wine, lemon, citrust oleo) and Lemon Drop Martini. I thought both were just average and nothing extraordinary. My friends tried the lychee martini and brown butter wallbanger - again, tasty but not something we would specifically come back for. For food, we had the Big Mac Spring Rolls ($14 for 3), Tuna Tartare Crisps ($18 for 3), Crispy Fries ($11), and Popcorn Chicken ($14). The spring rolls were unique and surprisingly good, since normally I'm skeptical about foods with a fusion twist. Definitely get these if you only plan to try one food item. The tartare was bland and slightly citrusy despite the beautiful presentation. The fries have the exact crispiness I like and were quite salty, while the popcorn chicken smelled delicious (tasted great too), but was extremely small in portion. Everything was overpriced, as expected (with everything shared and split amongst our group, I essentially had 2 small pieces of chicken for $5, 1 spring roll for another $5, etc). Points for being flexible on splitting the bill though. read more

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Awesome cocktail bar! I wanted to start off by giving a shout-out to their service, they were amazing all around and I highly recommend them just for that, just for the care they show for their customers. Went on a busy Saturday night but was able to get seats within 30 minutes even without a reservation. It has a very nice aesthetic, with lower lighting. The have a bar with ample seating where you can match the bartenders do their magic. Their cocktail menu is quite extensive with some very creative options (Pho Get About It), but opted to go on the safer side for my first time. I ended up getting the Clear as Night, which had nice tropical vibes with a nice hint of ube. My table also got the chicarrones and guac which was excellent. Overall great hangout and date spot, I definitely do recommend reserving if you have a bigger group. read more

Project Gigglewater - Clear as Night - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We love the pop up Christmas theme! It's a little outside of the downtown core which is NICE! There's not a huge line as with some of the other pop ups bars in the city. Great for a second date or beyond. Lots of seating by the bar but larger groups beware. Theres less room to accommodate larger groups(+5). The drinks are made strong and kitchen is open all night! We had the Brussels sprouts, fries and popcorn chicken. I would recommend the Brussels sprouts and chicken but the fries were a small portion and a little over salted. Our server was friendly and attentive. Keep in mind they do have an hour seat limit which helps keep the line moving. They also serve hot chocolate outside for people waiting in the cold, this is a nice personal touch. read more

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Cute Christmas bar for the holiday season! I heard Project Gigglewater is now turned into a Christmas bar for the holiday season and I was so impressed! It's a small space with both table seating and bar seating available. Once entering, You can feel all the Christmas vibes. The restaurant is covered from head to toe with Christmas themes, the walls were wrapped in wrapping paper, ceilings had blinking lights and hanging ornaments, all the staff were dressed in holiday gear - super festive! The servers were all super friendly and helpful when choosing our drinks! All their holiday drinks on the menu are pre-mixed, so you're unable to ask for any virgin holiday drinks. We only know this since one person in my party wanted a virgin drink from the holiday menu but was unable to get one - bummer but understandable. The drinks were all so delicious and festive looking. Fries were BOMB! The toast with truffle butter came super burnt though, so all we tasted from the sourdough bread was burnt parts. Overall it was such a great time hanging out here with friends over festive drinks and a great vibe! read more

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I came here with a friend after dinner on a Saturday evening. The entire bar was decked out in Christmas decorations. It was actually gorgeous. The atmosphere was lively and the bartenders and servers were all dressed in Christmas attire as well. There's a good amount of bar seating as well as table seating in the back. I highly recommend if you want to get some cute pictures and to enjoy the Christmas vibes. Unfortunately we were overcharged for our toffee cake and the server had to fix it. The washrooms are downstairs and inaccessible. Cocktail and drink prices were about on par with other bars in Toronto. read more

My partner and I went here after a disappointing dinner. Suffice to say, this bar and their drinks salvaged the night. We went on a Thursday evening so it wasn't packed at all. Even if it was, they had extra tables and seats further inside. I got the toasty amaretto sour while my partner got the pretty little lychee. Both were excellent, sweet cocktails. I ended up getting a 2nd amaretto sour, which was apparently their most popular cocktail and deservingly so! I would've gotten a 3rd if we weren't in a rush. Service was great, fast, and friendly. We would come back again. read more

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Consistently amazing bar. I can't stop thinking about the cocktail I had on the weekend, "Clear As Night". My fave seat is at the bar to watch the master bartenders. Great place for a date. read more

A good local spot, did not feel overly curated. It has interesting unconventional drinks some that you may not expect like a pho flavored drink. The bar tending staff were really warm and exceptional and it feels like a local spot that has a welcoming but trendy atmosphere. Would come back for a cocktail some time soon for sure. Was easy to get a seat on a weeknight! Great date night spot or place to catch up with friends read more

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This slickly designed cocktail bar is definitely worth your time. I love the fact that they take reservations. The cocktails were quite good, as were the cheeseburger spring rolls. Service was also excellent. read more

Cool find for a delicious cocktails. The bartenders are great and it's clear making cocktails is their craft.

A really cozy bar with excellent cocktails and lots of variety. We made a last minute reservation for a Saturday night and got some spots at the bar. Loved the vibe! They also have some larger tables for groups. Highly recommend to grab drinks here before dinner around Ossington read more

Oh man! This place has such an amazing vibe, we visited during end Nov and the decor is all 'Christmas-themed'. We tried the HOT mulled wine, which was spicier than what I expected. There are amazing good options, the staff is very friendly. read more

My girlfriend and I had the best experience last Friday. We had Luke as our bartender/server who was very friendly and very talented making drinks. We ordered a few off the menu and then just requested some knowns one or told him spirits and flavours we like and he's make something up. They were ALL wonderful! They also have these interesting espresso/negroni shots to keep the night going which we really liked. We only tried one snack (it was more of a drinking night) but it was wonderful! We got a slider each and it was magic. The meat was cooked perfectly, the bun was tender. You have to get at least this when you go! I'll be back for sure. read more

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We went here in a group of 5 right after the Little Italy street festival, the day had been hot and tiring, and we were looking for a place to cool it off and have some drinks. Gigglewater was just perfect. The dim lighting, calming ambiance, and friendly servers created a relaxing space. The drinks (I ordered an Ube Bee) were great in flavour and were not watered down, which is appreciated. We ordered only the fries which were interestingly crunchy, I like them extra that way so a thumbs up for this. We didn't order more food so I don't have a review for the food yet but going by everything else I'm assuming it must be good too. Will definitely go back sometime. read more

Project Gigglewater - Ube Bee - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went here on accident trying to look for Extra burger, where actual good smash burgers are made. Anyways I notice their chalkboard advertising that they have Smash burgers, so I'm like "Ok, why not? Why not try someplace new." Worst idea ever. What I ate, was an insult to Smash burgers. First of all, for a smash burger brioche bun is a terrible choice of bun. Potato bun or Hokkaido milk buns would be a better come. Even egg buns... soft, small. Fitting for a 1cm beef patty. Picking a brioche bun for a smash burger sounds like some pretentious attempt at making your burger more posh by using a fancy bun. Second of all, the patty was wayyy to aggressively seasoned. It tasted like mounds of salt in every bite. For $9 for a single patty smash burger, I expected a lot more. read more

Great place for some drinks and food I was here for brunch and the pina colada soufflé pancakes were absolutely delish! Also enjoyed the La Bandida cocktail which was quite refreshing and tasty. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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This place is awesome! Vincent is a cocktail master. The menu has a bunch of great drinks on it, or if you're feeling for something specific he can definitely make it for you. I always like getting the El Finablo, it's a light drink with a little bite. The bar is a little hard to find, which gives it that 'Speak Easy' vibe. Once you do find it, it's a super plush, relaxed classy atmosphere, with comfortable bar stools, and cozy tables. We've been here a couple of times, and always look forward to our next visit. read more

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Great service. Good music and ambience. Very limited menu food wise FYI but that's not a bad thing. Just an FYI for others. Only disappoint was the hanger steak. The chorizo was delicious as were the cocktails! read more

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Such a good find! Fantastic cocktails and food. The quality and attention to detail is impeccable. We love visiting during the week when it's a little quieter and we can chat with the owner. He's so passionate and knowledgeable, we always learn something new! The menu changes seasonally so we're never bored, and there is something for just about every palate. The interior is refined and the perfect place for a romantic evening. To me it feels like a hybrid of a NY speakeasy, an upscale Ginza cocktail bar and your favourite cozy local hangout. read more

Great cocktails and atmosphere, but bad service. Maybe it was just the one bartender, but my friend and I felt unwelcome as soon as we walked in. Would have liked to tried the rest of the cocktail list but went across the street to the many bars nearby instead as we didn't appreciate the comments. read more

Wow how this place has changed. The previous bar that was at this location was run down and grungy, but now it is high class and awesome. The new owner did a complete renovation of location and has created a beautiful speakeasy that you would want to bring anyone to. The front of the bar is all black with curtain blocking the windows, the only way to know you are at the right spot is the "G" above the door. You probably have walked by this place many times without knowing it. Once you get inside the dim lighting builds up the atmosphere to what you look for in a great speakeasy, but it is the drinks that the bartenders make that will make you want to come back. They are all knowledgeable and can create custom off the menu drinks for you. The price of the drinks range from $14 -$35 which is expensive but worth it when you see the work that goes into each drink. If there is a spot, I recommend trying to set at the bar and watch the bartenders work, it is remarkable. read more