The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Bar Mini
Toronto, Canada
Don't be fooled by this cocktail bar's compact size. It punches well above its weight in character and knick knacks per square inch. The vibe is 1970s dinner party (without the fondue) with retro treasures dotted throughout, such as lava lamps and a teeny, tiny television that plays exclusively VHS from a bygone era. Though the decor leans vintage, the bar is a newer addition to the Leslieville neighbourhood, where it has already cemented itself as a local favourite for small plates, playful cocktails and choose-your-own amaro tasting flights. Care for a 'freaky lil milk punch?' The Balanced Breakfast – made with Metaxa (think brandy's Greek cousin), orange pekoe and raisin bran – will whet your whistle. Oenophiles will appreciate unique, rotating wines by the glass, scrawled on the old school green chalkboard.
1118 Queen Street East, Toronto · $$
Awards & Rankings
- Roadbook 2026 — #2