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Queen West · Craft cocktails

Mother

This is the bar for someone who's had every classic cocktail already. The fermentation-driven menu turns up flavours you won't find on a normal drinks list, and the candlelit room makes it feel like an occasion.

Date nightCelebratingQuiet conversation
Neighbourhood
Queen West
Style
Craft cocktails
Known for
House-fermented ingredients from its own cellar program · The Mirror Mirror pairing, an alcoholic and zero-proof cocktail sharing the same core ingredients · A food menu that changes often across small bites, mains and dessert
Prices
$$$$ · cocktails $21+
Getting in
Book ahead. Book through the website
Food
Full menu
Hours
Mon 6pm-12am, Tue-Thu 6pm-1am, Fri-Sat 6pm-2am, Sun 6pm-12am
Recognition
No. 22, North America's 50 Best Bars 2026
Address
874 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 2V1

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Checked: Confirmed via its current ranking on North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 and its own live website, which lists current hours and a working reservations contact. Checked Oct 2026.

Photo: Mother, from their website.

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