Perched on the roof of the Park Hyatt, Writers Room makes a serious case for being the finest cocktail bar in the city. Arrive as the sun goes down and the skyline does half the work; the glass in your hand does the rest. The menu is considered without being precious, and the cocktails arrive with real craft behind them. A word of counsel: dress for it. My friend and I went the whole nine yards and the room repaid us handsomely, as I suspect it was always designed to. Service can drift a little once the patio fills, though a patient glance sets it right. Go, sit properly, and spend an evening feeling like a gentleman. read more

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Continued our bar hopping night at The Park Hyatt's rooftop bar :) Elevators are next to Joni Restaurant, take it to the 17/F. Be sure to make a reservation; it is super busy here! We opt to sit inside because it was a little windy out. Loved the vibe inside, but I also enjoyed our Toronto skyline of with the CN Tower outside on the balcony :3 Our server was very busy, but still took time to explain the menu to us and made sure the food items were still available. The charcuterie board was nice to munch on. The ube dessert was a nice touch to end the evening :) read more

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Location: Excellent Drinks: Very good! Service: Needs work. Our waitress took our drink order and took forever to comeback with the drinks! Once we got our drinks, we don't see her again. We took our time to view the skyline and enjoy the breeze on the patio and still had to hunt her down to pay! Not sure if they're understaffed or that's just the way they roll but there is room for improvement. read more

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Came here for one of the many spots on my list to celebrate my sister's birthday with deliciously crafted drinks and magnificent views and boy did this place not not disappoint! The only thing more phenomenal than the georgeous views was the exceptionally wonderful magic makers behind the bar. Nick, Pre, and Gabe were the cherry on top, making this trip to Canada a memorable one. Definitely reccomend this place if you are looking for Amazing views, great vibes and EXCELLENT service. read more

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Located on the rooftop of Park Hyatt Toronto, you can find this beautiful bar, Writers Room. Came on a Thursday evening without a reservation after diner and was able to snag the last walk in spot. Overheard everyone behind us was expecting a 1+ hour wait - so we got pretty lucky! We got seated on their patio which overlooked the Toronto skyline - it was a beauty! Service was lacking a little, as we weren't able to ever flag anyone down for anything. However, we only came for drinks so it wasn't too big of an issue for us. Came here for their famous sour topped with egg white with the art printed on top of your drink. It was absolutely beautiful and tasted amazing as well! The staff were nice enough to give us blankets since it was chilly on their rooftop. Overall, I would come back from more drinks here. Vibes were immaculate, drinks were even better! read more

Don't go here for cocktails, it's by far the worst place for it. If you're only interested in the view, then go grab a glass of wine and get some food and dessert instead. We showed up with a reservation for about 14 for a birthday and they set us up at two separate tables. However, once requested they created a makeshift table for our group. The service was terrible. There was one server who made me feel extremely uncomfortable but at the same time knew nothing about the menu or cocktails and was kind of blunt and rude when asked questions. We order a bunch of drinks and the few I tried were a disgrace to be called cocktails. The clarified rum cocktail was so watered down I couldn't taste anything. They agreed to change it for me. I then got plot twist, which was also pretty terrible but I stuck with it. Someone in our group requested for a Manhattan with a specific rye and then used crown royale instead. However, the only decent thing about the place was the food. We got the Korean fried chicken, fries, fried mushroom, burrata, and a few dessert options. All the food and dessert was delicious. But if you want quality cocktails, go somewhere else. read more

Ambiance spectacular! Food limited but tasty. Love the rooftop. Service was slow at first but once we were acknowledged it was good. Cocktails unique and very tasty although expensive. Loved the finishing touches! read more

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A beautiful cosy bar located on the 17th floor of the Hyatt Hotel. Great views of the city and the CN Tower from the balcony. In the summer, the long balcony of seats provides an outdoor space to fully enjoy the view. We ordered the Refuge and East Meets West cocktail, along with the Maple crème brûlée. My definite preference of the two cocktails is the Refuge, as it has bolder and more complex flavors. A wonderful way to end a night in the city. read more

Writers Room Bar - Refuge and maple crème brûlée in the forefront, East meets West in the background. - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A beautiful hidden gem right by Yorkville. Great view of the city. The lamb ribs were so tender and soft. The cocktails were great but a little pricey. read more

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Located at the rooftop of the Park Hyatt, this bar evokes a dimly lit, upscale ambience that gives an aura of elegance. This is excellent for a bougie night out or a date night. I made reservations day of just in case, which is a good call as the bar was really busy even on a Thursday. You can walk in but not guaranteed seats inside with a dedicated table, but if the weather is nice, you can order cocktails and enjoy it standing outside. I got the Quite Taken which is one of their specialties, egg white based cocktail. This one literally has an almost replica of the Toronto skyline drawn on top of the egg white! Not only was it so pretty, but it was also delicious, with a more fruity flavor of a cocktail. My friend got the Alchemist's Elixir which is also quite pretty with a fusion of colors. It is interesting as there is pinot noir on top of vodka and other ingredients, which is a more unique combination. Service here was fine. I took off a star as I was a bit shocked that they charged still water PER person instead of per bottle, so the 6CAD per person = 12CAD was a bit of a shocker. If I knew about this (wasn't listed on the menu), I'd have opted out of it and let my friend enjoy the still water on her own. read more

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The vibe and views are a huge draw and we enjoyed the drinks. A good selection of wines and cocktails. The service was extremely slow, unfortunately so that took away from the experience. read more

Absolutely loved the bar. The dark ambience, views of the Toronto skyline and amazing cocktails made the experience worthwhile. Of course this is an expensive place with each drink being about $25 before tax and tip. But the experience was fabulous what with the server giving details about the cocktails and seven going out of the way to get alternate foam when my wife didn't want egg whites in her cocktails. Really loved the drinks. read more

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A beautiful view of the CN Tower, and the food and drink were both delicious, and the staff was incredibly helpful and respectful, after providing me excellent service with the food, they also gave me recommendations for more things to visit in the area. read more

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Cute spot on top of the Hyatt. There was a proposal there at the same time we were there. Everyone looks quite laid back and relaxed. Even though all the tables were filled it was not loud read more

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TLDR: great view, not so great service Tried to grab a quick drink with a friend from out of town tonight. We were seated, with a single drink menu. A few minutes later another pair was seated at the table beside us with 2 menus. A few minutes later a waitress came and walked them through the menu and took their drink order. 10 more minutes passed and still nobody took our order. It's like we were invisible. Needless to say after 20 minutes of being ignored we stood up and left. As we walked past the hostess and manager they said, "thank you, have a good night." I turned around and explained to the manager what happened. Props to the manager for offering to take care of our drinks to fix our 'not so great experience', but this experience had already ruined what was a good night. read more

The view was STUNNING!! You pay for the view, not so much the actual drinks/service. I asked my waiter for a drink suggestion, since I prefer sweeter drinks, and I think he gave me the most bitter drinks on the menu. Didn't check back in all night, and I had to hunt him down for the bill. But whatever, view was great and I'm sure it would be better if you got a drink you liked. read more

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Awesome rooftop bar! The views are absolutely stunning and there is plenty of outdoor seating. Our server was quirky and super nice and did a great job handling our ever-growing party. While the food menu seems a bit limited, the quality is really good. We tried the burrata, which came with the most amazing red peppers, chilis, and crackers (can't have plain ole burrata after this), sourdough bread, and Korean fried chicken, which was also super tasty and plentiful. The drinks are standout though; we all ordered the same drink (can't remember the name - it was on the specials menu) and all agreed it was delicious and beautiful (see photo)! Highly recommend coming here for apps, drinks, and of course the views. read more

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Writer's Room Bar, located on the 17th floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel, serves up tasty cocktails, sharing plates, and a great view of the Toronto skyline (they have a patio!). My friend and I recently dined at Writer's Room Bar on a Thurs night for dinner. We made reservations ahead of time but got there 30 min before our reservation time. Staff mentioned that our table was ready and we were promptly guided to our table. The space is moody and elegant, yet classy, where the main views of the city serve as the backdrop to a great night out. Drinks wise, they have your classic cocktails as well as additional unique cocktails that exclusive to the Writer's Room Bar. They also have some mocktails as well as a wine list as well. Food wise they have small bites and larger plates. My friend opted to share our dishes. These are the items we ordered to share: - Scallop crudo (Iberico ham stock, candied pecan, black apple) - Korean fried chicken (bibb lettuce, kimchi, ssam sauce) - Grilled octopus ('nduja vinaigrette, marinated artichoke) - Whole grilled branzino (smoked dashi butter, trout roe) - We both got the Time & Wander cocktail (gin, calvadose, cinnamon orange, and egg whites) - listed as a light and refreshing cocktail. The cocktail we got was indeed light and refreshing. The best part is that there was...cocktail art where a design was made on top of the egg whites. Beautiful and unique! The cocktail tasted well and we both enjoyed it. The scallop crudo dish sounded interesting with the different ingredients. There were some thin crackers that came with the dish but after a while I opted not to use the cracker to eat the dish. The scallops tasted great and the Iberico ham stock was interesting as it came in a jelly cubed form. The candied pecans gave the dish a sweeter note while the black apple cubes were tart and refreshing. An interesting dish but not our favourite of the night. The Korean fried chicken came in a 3 tiered plating stand where you wrap the fried chicken in the bibb lettuce and add your sauces. The chicken was fried well and was crispy. The three condiments that came with the dish, especially the ssam sauce, tied all the ingredients together and was delicious! Grilled octopus was a good portion - we got 3 tentacle pieces. It was cooked well and the octopus was tender. The artichokes added a tartness which cut through the dish. Overall, a decent dish. The whole grilled Branzino was also great. It came deboned and the char and cook on the fish was perfect. The skin of the fish was still crispy and the dashi butter and trout roe sauce tied the whole dish together. The dashi butter and trout roe definitely was the star of the dish - extremely tasty! Service wise, our server was attentive and friendly. We never felt rushed and the pace of how the food came out was just right. While I was making the reservations it was noted that there would be a 1.5hr seating time limit for parties of 2. We were also told this by the host as well. However, we actually stayed for about 2 hours where we were never rushed out of the restaurant. The patio door is still open if you want to take in the views. My friend and I headed outside after dinner to take a few photos of the skyline at night. Overall, great dining experience, good food, and fantastic views. read more

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This is a good place to hang out with friends over some drinks and a good view of the city. Service was good, friendly staff. They have a good selection of drinks, I primarily had some whisky (Oban) and tequila (Clase Azul) when I visited as well as a couple cocktails (Perpetual Motion & Age of Mass Culture). The food was pretty good as well. Tried the Korean fried chicken with some truffle fries. The chicken wasn't as good as other Korean fried chicken I've had and was a very small portion for the price. Overall this place is on the pricier side but worth a visit. read more

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Recommended by a friend, and it exceeded expectations. The baked brie stole the show, best dish hands down. Flavorful charcuterie, perfect salami, and great beef tartare. Cocktails were amazing, service was top-notch. Balcony view of CN Tower--amazing overall! read more

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Disappointed with the Customer Service - Not Family Friendly We came in as a family of six, including two kids. At first, one staff member told us it was fine to be seated, but then another employee came out and said they couldn't accommodate us after all. It was confusing and frustrating -- a complete lack of communication among the staff. It felt like families aren't really welcome here unless you're there to spend on alcohol. Definitely not a family-friendly environment. We left feeling very disappointed and won't be returning read more

This bar is extremely upscale and classy, located on top of Hyatt hotel, you get an amazing view of the city. Drinks are expensive, on average 30 per cocktail min. Food is so so. Definitely worth the experience !!! read more

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You get a great view of Toronto skyline with cn tower. Drinks are pricey but that's given based on the area. We had a bottle of wine to share and they give you complimentary popcorn and nuts. Definitely sit at the patio. It is so civet. Great date place read more

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A patio with a view 17 storey up - a gorgeous view of the Toronto skyline indeed. The patio itself was chic and elegant, with a mixture of sofa chairs to lounge around, and also with actual table seatings as well. My friend and I chose a table seating, which ended up being wobbly because it rested partially on an uneven slab. Whenever the waiter walked by, the plates and glasses would tremble ferociously. The dishes were small tapas style with not so cheap price tags. For that amount, I expected something sophisticated: Jamon Iberico - slices of meat on grilled tomato flatbread. The flatbread was underwhelming. Foie gras Doughnuts - they were teeny and dainty looking. Tuna tartare - the tuna itself was decent though nothing outstanding. But the seaweed chips that accompanied it were interesting with layers upon layers pressed together. Grilled octopus - came with artichokes and potatoes that sat in a shallow pool of olive oil. Southern Fried maitake mushrooms - the batter was light and not oily. It was served with a creamy dip on the side. This one was my favorite dish of the evening. The server was prompt with his service. But had a hard time dividing the bill. Granted it's not a simple 50/50 split, but I expected him to be able to divide the bill accordingly instead of forcing us to split the bill and worked out the differences between ourselves. Afterall, the Writer's Room Bar is part of the Hyatt Hotel establishment, and I thought the brand was supposed to exude a modern, chic and sophisticated reputation, which, the bar failed to deliver. read more

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This used to be one of the most famous bars in the city, the Hyatt Rooftop, which has now been redesigned and rebranded as the Writers Room. The original version felt more classic and old school, while the newer version is still elegant and refined, but just not quite as good. Still, the patio has great views so it's really best to come here in summer and sit outside in the afternoon or early evening. But what I really miss about this bar is the complimentary nibbles they used to serve with cocktails. They used to give you a little plate of nuts and olives, etc., that made you want to keep on buying those overpriced martinis. I think they do still have free popcorn though, available on request. All in all, come here if you want to drink while feeling rich and important :) read more

Our experience at Writers Room was only ok. My wife made a reservation for us and friends for my 50th birthday. Whoever took the reservation really screwed up. My wife was told we could park valet for free but when we drove up, we were told valet was $30+ which was a surprise and embarrassing. Sorry for the mixup, we were just going by what we were told. Anyways, no problem. Then we arrived at the bar and were told there was no reservation under her name. This turned out to be a 10 min ordeal and they found her reservation on a totally different today under a totally different name that sounded the same but the phone number matched. So we eventually got a table which was all the way in the back corner with very little view. Drinks were ok and it was a great view of the city. I just wish things were better organized if you're coming to spend several hundred dollars just on $20 drinks. It was kind of a downer for a special night. read more

We were here for New Year's Eve. And it was our first time back since before the big renovation. the room is beautiful and intimate still with the same wonderful views. It looks like the patio has been expanded a little bit. Even though it's winter, they were happy to let people go out. Take pictures from the patio. the food was really great. The service was very good. there was also an amazing band there that night. It was a really wonderful experience read more

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Great rooftop bar, especially for a sunset view of the city. We were able to walk in on a Saturday around sunset fairly easily and get a seat at the bar (waited like 5 min, was pretty full otherwise). Got a couple drinks and the fried maitake mushrooms (cooked really well!) Smashburger looked really appealing on the menu but we saw someone else order it and it didn't look very good, plus was a bit spenny. Would recommend going for drinks and getting food somewhere else! read more

This spot is perfect for meeting up with friends, enjoying a few drinks, and taking in a great city view. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff are welcoming and attentive. They offer a solid selection of drinks, with some excellent choices like Oban whisky and Clase Azul tequila, as well as creative cocktails like the Perpetual Motion and Age of Mass Culture - definitely worth a try. While the food could use a bit more flair (as is often the case with bars), it's a nice bonus if you're mainly here for the drinks and vibe. That said, it's all about the ambiance here, and the drink menu makes this place a great choice for chilling and catching up with friends. Prices lean toward the higher end, but if you're here for the drinks and the scene, it's worth it. read more

The ambiance was perfection. Service was absolutely amazing, lovely music playing while you enjoy the view have a meal and drinks. The cocktail "light reading" is a must try. read more

Hubby & I stopped in for a couple of after-dinner cocktails & the ambiance was perfect for a Wednesday evening as it was quiet. I ordered the Sally Spritz which had an elaborate detailing of the Toronto skyline delicately etched on top of the foamed egg white & hubby enjoyed the Gatsby mule. Both cocktails were fabulous & our server was courteous. The view of the Toronto skyline is spectacular. read more

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Views 5/5 Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Being profiled upon arrival 0/5 We stayed at the hotel and made a reservation for the Writers Room Bar at check in. My wife and I arrived dressed appropriately to celebrate a weekend getaway. After checking in with the host for our 8:30 pm reservation, we were immediately told "Hey, you need to be out of here at 10pm". This was a Thursday evening, and most of the tables/lounges weren't filled. In fact it was less than 50% full at 10pm. I get it that the owner would not want 2 people taking up space with just a drink or two, but there are about a million better ways to manage that situation. The food was decent, but all we could remember was how the hostess just assumed we weren't going to eat/drink anything. read more

I love the ambiance, very chic and closed atmosphere, located on the 17th floor with and elevator dedicated to getting up there. Food tastes okay, would say it's overpriced but it's the atmosphere that makes up for it. Quite pricey but definitely a nice place to try out. Servers always going above and beyond to make sure your experience goes great. read more

Checked out their patio which has an amazing view. Complementary snacks were offered with our drinks. Keep in mind their prices are on the high end, but it was worth the experience. read more

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Beautiful setting for a nice drink and some light fair. I found out they have been only open for the past 3 weeks. I came here last night with a business associate for drinks. We had some nice cocktails. The drinks were well prepared but they put a few too many ice cubes. Service was excellent with great timing so we stayed for dinner. Dinner was many bite size dishes made into a meal. Chicken dish was a winner. The burger was also a top choice. The doughnut app was also amazing. The lobster gnocchi was slightly over cooked and they were a little mushy. The rest of the meal was very good. Sunset was breathtaking as we had our meal. Price was fair for the meal and drinks with an average price of $20 per item even for the size of portions. The quality and effort was worth it. The parking was a bit pricy for the evening running $75 just for parking. Looking forward to coming back another time when the rest of the menu opens up and things are more settled down. read more

The place looks amazing - ambiance to the eyeballs. And in the months where Mother Nature isn't trying to kill you, you can walk out on their rooftop patio (and dine there) to see a magnificent view of the city. I've been here with my partner (male) a couple of times and the service was good, the food tasty. However, the last time I visited the establishment (November 2022) with a friend (female) for drinks, shits and giggles, the service was cold and the pour for our drinks was paltry. I've been drinking long enough at bars and restaurants (no need to worry, I don't have a problem, I'm just old) to know what a 6 oz glass of wine looks like and how much liquid should be in my Old Fashioned. There was barely anything in our glasses; the ghost of 'what might have been' if liquid were actually present. A tease of a taste. And my friend - who picked up the bill - was charged with an extra glass of wine that was never brought to our table. Ha! Listen, yes, my experiences here have been mixed but the last one really left a bad taste in my mouth (and it wasn't the alcohol; see above) , so I will be perusing the city for other watering holes. read more

Nice hotspot attached to the Park Hyatt with a great view of downtown. A bit spendy. Three stars for food. Four to five stars for ambience. read more

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The food is nice but unexceptional and the drinks are quite good, but the service is so weirdly hostile--they said they had to put our part of 3 at a table for 2 because the almost empty restaurant was "so crowded" then made us sit next to an empty table for 3 for two hours! The servers kept picking up plates of food and trying to take them away while we were eating from them. When I asked the host (politely, I swear!) why we couldn't have had a proper table since there was one available, he got angry with me that he had to deal with a larger party and many people on the patio and yelled at me! The view is so nice but there are other places with nice views. I won't go back. read more

A real treasure. Amazing ambiance, quality service & fabulous food. The skyline view alone is intoxicating. Definitely coming back. read more

The worst service I've experienced in toronto. Sure the view was pretty but it WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT worth it. I was taking my friend out for a special occasion. We each had a glass of wine and Burrata and ended up spending $107. The whole experience was absolutely outrageous. When we sat down it took us about 20 minutes to be greeted by our server. When he finally came around he asked us what we wanted to drink. My friend and I both ordered a glass of wine - her's was supposed to be $23 and mine was supposed to be $19, but a few minutes after we placed our order our server came back with two different bottles than what we ordered in hand. When we said that wasn't what we ordered he said "We're out of what you wanted, but these are better" and began pouring into our glasses. I assumed that if that was the case the price of our original order would be honoured, or he would have at least told us otherwise. We had our wine and enjoyed the view as we waited 35 minutes for our ($28) burrata to arrive. It was mediocre at best, and thats saying a lot as it's quite hard to mess up bread and cheese. We didn't see our server for another 30 minutes and at that point our time at the table was almost up so when we saw him again we asked for the bill. When I got the bill I saw that our server had poured us both a $30 glass of wine without disclosing the price to either of us first. Our bill came to $88 and then our server stared glaringly over my shoulder as I punched in the lowest tip option the machine had available which was 22%. I didn't want to make a fuss over the prices as I was there celebrating my friend and told her the night would be my treat, but I was absolutely appalled at not only how poor the service was, but at how unapologetically our server blatantly scammed us. $107 for two glasses of wine, bread and cheese???? This place is a scam. read more