Mother Cocktail Bar

Name: Mother Cocktail Bar
Address: 874 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 1G3
Telephone: (416) 537-1928
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

375 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

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Welcome to Mother, a cocktail bar started by likeminded people with a common goal – elevate the Canadian cocktail scene.
Our philosophy is simple: Source quality natural ingredients, enhance them through fermentation and create memorable cocktails for our guests.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(416) 537-1928
Website
https://www.motherdrinks.co/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
874 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G3
Neighborhood
Queen West
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

House Sourdough BreadCA$6.00
Red Miso Butter
Marinated Sweet Nocellara OlivesCA$8.00
Lemongrass, Coriander, Grapefruit, Bay Leaf, Fleur De Sel
Garlic & Parmesan FriesCA$10.00
Gremolata, Truffle & Dill Aioli
BurattaCA$22.00
Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Lacto-Fermented Celery, Parmasian, Basil, Honey & Balsamic Reduction, Olive Oil
Beetroot and Walnut SaladCA$16.00
Roasted Walnut, Lemon & Beetroot Foam, Arugula, Avocado Crème, Olive Oil
Jerk Chicken KaraageCA$16.00
Togarashi, Roasted Black Sesame, Fermented Pineapple Habanero Aioli, Scallions
Koji Aged Beef TartareCA$20.00
Sous Vide Egg Yolk, Sauerkraut, Capers, Dijon, Fermented Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Rice Chicharrón
Mother BurgerCA$18.00
6 Oz Ground Beef Chuck/Brisket/Shortrib Blend, Lacto-Fermented Tomato Ketchup, Alfalfa Sprouts, Truffle Dill Aioli, Caramelized Balsamic Onions, Cheddar, House Pickles
Charcuterie PlateCA$40.00
4 Seasonal Selections of Meats & Cheese, Assorted House Pickles, Garlic & Thyme Crostini, Assorted House Pickles
Tres Leches CakeCA$12.00
Roasted Koji Dulce De Leche Crème, Coffee & Vanilla Meringue, Dark Chocolate

What 375 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Great for creative cocktails
Toronto / Ontario
Cocktail Bar
Toronto
Best Overall
Toronto
Best Service
Toronto
Best Ambiance
Toronto
Best Value
Toronto
Great for creative cocktails

375 Reviews

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Lauren
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service, cocktails, and food were all amazing! Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I are not the type to write reviews. However, our experience at mother was so outstanding that it warrants a few positive words. The service was absolutely exceptional. Although the bar was slow to turn, our first cocktail order, the staff acknowledged this, and surprised us with a free Additional beverage. But my husband and I were enjoying the environment so much that we hardly noticed the long wait. Further, when my husband napkin fell to the ground, the owner himself was there a mirror seconds later with a fresh one. And when we dropped one of the accompaniments to our delicious tartare, our server Returned a minute later with one to replace it. The attention to detail in the serving was just second to none. And the cocktails matched the service in their presentation and taste! Michelin quality for sure. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience at Mother as always. Love the vibe and very creative cocktails. Even though is a bar the food is always very good.
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TrupalP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience4
Great cocktails and servers explained everything very well.
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Mik77
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience!! Drinks, food and service are fantastic.
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GusL
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great concept as to why it’s called “Mother” I personally love stuff like that. Only had time for 1 drink but that asked Negroni was delicious. The Karaage and fries were also delicious.
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RonS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cool spot! Great staff. Tasty food. Can't complain!
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AidenS
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extraordinary experience from top to bottom. Best cocktails we’ve had in Toronto (and we’ve had many), food was delicious and the service was impeccable.
Mother Cocktail BarResponded on October 27, 2023
Thank you so much Aiden! Hope to serve you again.
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Romagnola
Toronto
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place!! A must visit on any trip to Toronto. Massimo and his crew know what they're doing.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing cocktails, will definitely go there soon. The people working
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Went for cocktails after dinner and we fell in love with the whole experience. The drinks were spot on so was the ambience and service.
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Patrick
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks and service. Fun atmosphere. Amazing olives. Great spot
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PetaO
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can’t rave enough about Mother. The delicious food, the excellent service and of course the exquisite drinks - an absolute treat!
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DaniG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drinks were awesome, the food was delicious and the service was on point!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful spot. Drink menu can seem overwhelming, but every drink we ordered was amazing! Staff are friendly, welcoming and prompt. Great ambiance. Easy to have a conversation with your friends and don’t feel like you are yelling over loud music. Food was great too: had the Buratta and jerk chicken. Quick service. Best cocktails on my 39th birthday cocktail bar crawl.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambience, the vibes, the drinks and the service, all are 10/10, one of my favorite bars in the city!
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JoelT
Toronto
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best cocktail bar in the city! Innovative drinks and fantastic service.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing cocktails. Unpretentious and tasty - with a nod to classic cocktails. The small bites are great as well. The fries, karaage chicken, and Tres leches cake were so tasty - they were well balanced and complimented the cocktails. Staff (Talia) were friendly and helpful as well. One of my favourite spots for spot-on cocktails.
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MollieJ
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants in Toronto!! Never disappoints.
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Carmen
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Mother is the perfect place for great drinks, food and amazing service. Love it!
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ElleDP
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my fifth time coming to Mother, and the fourth time I get to bring a friend who has never been. This is one of the few places I have no fear of hyping up, because the quality of the drinks, food, service and all-around ambiance is always on point. I already have two future "dates" planned... With people to whom I've hyped the place up, ha ha Keep doing what your doing!!
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Perera
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We tried the Ceviche, Beet Salad and Fries to snack on… all were great but the salad was the star.
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clementO
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks and not too loud to have a conversation!
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M
Marie
Exclusive
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance is super chill and chic at the same time. Nice music band on Tuesday and Sunday. Mixologist are super talented and cocktails are really good and well balances. Really great time, will come back!
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BrandonC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience, great food, incredible staff. Will be coming back more and more in the future
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful cocktail bar! Drinks and food were great!
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Justas
Toronto
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bartender was on point, she suggest us things and drinks were just phenomenal!
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GregR
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
One drink came with a crack in the glass. Charcuterie late came without crostini. Another drink that came was not what we ordered.
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IanC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great cocktails, food and ambiance. The price is reasonable considering the quality and quantities. Expect to pay $50-100+ per person.
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Bkchung
Vancouver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love the spot! On point, thank you to the entire mother team
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Annabelle
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I cannot recommend Mother enough. I was torn between writing this stellar review or not writing anything at all - reservations are not as easy to come by as it is! But Mother truly provided a wonderful experience. I sat with a friend at the bar to celebrate a birthday, and we had the loveliest server from Hana (who was also celebrating a birthday that day!). The drinks that we ordered were delicious (really innovative blend of ingredients and wonderful technique in preparation) and we were also comped a free dulce de leche cake for my birthday! 10/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone looking for a great cocktail experience.
Mother Cocktail BarResponded on August 11, 2023
Hi Annabelle, SO happy to hear that you had a great birthday! Kana says hi ^^ Can't wait to see you next time!
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Danny
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother cocktail bar is by far one of the best bars and spaces Toronto has to offer. Their attention to detail from their incredibly crafted cocktails to the limited but nuanced food menu never cease to absolutely amaze me. They elevate the standard of all the bars in the city while never projecting any sense of pretentiousness and providing a welcoming and inviting space . They deserve every accolade they have been awarded and more. Thank you.
Mother Cocktail BarResponded on August 6, 2023
Thank you so much Danny! Your kind words and acknowledgement really means more than any awards to us ^^ Hope to serve you again soon at Mother!
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Guest69
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Fantastic cocktails and employees that want to be there in such a refreshing experience. Quality experience!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing drinks and foods, and fabulous service. Great place for a date.
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Foodie
Montreal
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
I’m not sure I would return. Two drinks were impressive for their taste, balance, and originality but the rest of the night was a mixed bag. We were surprised with a birthday dessert but later charged for it. When we arrived for our reservation, the hostess said our table was being cleaned and we waited outside. The crowd outside seemed quite juvenile and unsophisticated, making us question if we made a mistake choosing this bar. We were left waiting for at least 15 minutes in the heat and considered leaving. Inside, the service and ambiance were much better and were closer to expectations, although for a bar this well-rated, the presentation with the painted garnishes on half of our drinks was not impressive. The waitstaff were friendly and knowledgeable about the drink menu. We had indicated the reservation was for a birthday and were presented with a serving of cake with a birthday candle, which was a very nice touch, however, when given the bill, I noticed the cake was on charged but did not want to be difficult so I paid it anyway. After leaving, it left a bad taste in my mouth and I regret not speaking up as it felt like we were tricked into getting this cake that we did not ask for. Looking at other reviews, it seems that this has happened to others before so it may not have been a simple mistake!
Mother Cocktail BarResponded on August 27, 2023
Hi, thank you so much for the in-depth review! Really appreciate it and it will definitely help us strengthen the service in the future. We comp free birthday cakes and drinks several times each night. July 28th 10:30 pm being the peak rush hour at Mother, that was indeed our mistake to forget to void the cake order sent to kitchen. Please accept our sincere apology. Please send me an email (on our website and Google) so I can refund you the cake. Also next time the first drink is on us!
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prinkytravels
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time visiting Mother and we had a fantastic experience. Out server Julia was very welcoming, friendly and more than happy to make recommendations from the menu. We made a reservation for patio seating which despite being a small space, was cosy and comfortable. Having lived in Sri Lanka years ago, I was intrigued to try the Toasted Chai Pina Colada as it was described as “a winter journey to Sri Lanka”. Creamy and fruity, without being too rich and still allowing for the lemongrass rum to shine through, this cocktail was well-balanced and the perfect summer beverage. My companion ordered the Honey +, which was so sippable we could have ordered multiple rounds of this drink alone. Both drinks were memorable in their own right, and I look forward to returning back here again!
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12o2
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
great drinks
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very friendly staff and great ambience! Our server helped us figure out which drinks we should order and they were served quick. We had a reservation and were seated right on time.
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ryan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic cocktails and great service in general. Not overpriced at all if you have a good taste
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GauravD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Perfect place for having cocktails and spend some quality times
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Mother Cocktail Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 375 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

874 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G3

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Queen West
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.motherdrinks.co/
Phone number
(416) 537-1928

Mother Cocktail Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Buratta

Jerk Chicken Karaage

Tres Leches Cake

Menu

Chef Says

House Sourdough BreadCA$6.00

Marinated Sweet Nocellara OlivesCA$8.00

Garlic & Parmesan FriesCA$10.00

BurattaCA$22.00

Beetroot and Walnut SaladCA$16.00

Jerk Chicken KaraageCA$16.00

Koji Aged Beef TartareCA$20.00

Mother BurgerCA$18.00

Charcuterie PlateCA$40.00

Tres Leches CakeCA$12.00

What 375 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Mother Cocktail Bar restaurant rated?

Is Mother Cocktail Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information