8 Hidden Bars In Toronto That Only Locals Know About
Toronto is home to tons of dreamy bars and places to grab drinks. Sometimes, it's nice to step away from the bustle of things and enjoy your night in a truly secret spot. The 1920s may be over, but the 2020s still have some awesome speakeasies and undercover bars for you to check out. Luckily, prohibition is not in effect. Toronto's hidden bars are boozy gems waiting to be discovered.
From password-protected venues to '20s-themed speakeasies hidden behind champagne displays, you can get your undercover fill at these places.
Mahjong Bar is tucked away behind a pink-walled shop, and you can enter through a glowing-key shaped door for a night of fun and drinks.
Hush Hush is Toronto's newest speakeasy. Hidden behind a freezer door in a convenience shop, this cozy place serves cocktails named after places in the Junction.
Sip the night away under the glow of neon signs in this hush-hush location. You can even load up on nostalgic treats in the shop out front.
Coffee, Oysters, Champagne has a super-secret vintage speakeasy. Hidden behind a champagne wall, you can find some Insta-worthy decor and bubbly at this place.
Grab a map and your non-directionally challenged friends and set out on a hunt for these undercover spots around Toronto.
A Toi
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Champagne, oysters
Address: 214 King St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Located behind a wall of bubbly in Coffee, Oysters, Champagne, you'll find a very secret 1920s style speakeasy with flowing champagne.
Mahjong Bar
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Chinese
Address: 1276 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Fronted by a pastel pink shop, you can enter this hidden bar through a keyhole-shaped door. Indulge in cocktails, warm dumplings, and more at this spot.
Cloak Bar
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Small plates, cocktails
Address: 488 Wellington St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: This British pub-like speakeasy is tucked away behind a curtain below Marben Restaurant. You can find incredible cocktails and late-night eats.
Escobar
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Latin American
Address: 485 King St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can find this spot on top of Baro, but you'll need to know the password to get in! You can sip on cocktails and under the glow of a sign that reads 'Pablo Loves You'.
Figures
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Tapas, cocktails
Address: 137 Avenue Rd., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Hiding behind the doorway of a cartoon-covered shop, you'll find this Superhero themed bar. With delicious food and all your favourite characters, you'll want to stay awhile.
Hush Hush
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Cocktails, bar food
Address: 2952 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: It's easy to walk past this place, which is located behind a convenience store and is filled with vintage decor and elevated drinks.
Shameful Tiki
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Polynesian
Address: 1378 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: This spot may not seem like anything from the street, but as soon as you step inside you'll be transported to a tropical world. Enjoy exotic cocktails and lush decor.
Good Fortune Bar
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: American
Address: 130 Eglinton Ave. E. Lower-Level, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Strung with glowing lights and leafy decor, this basement bar offers creative and unique cocktails as well as late-night snacks.
