Find It

Address 1574 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1T9

Hours Wed–Thu 6pm–1am · Fri–Sat 5pm–2am · Sun 5pm–midnight · Mon–Tue closed

Phone +1 416 555 0174

Website theholeinthewallto.ca

Transit Dundas West TTC stop (streetcar), 4 min walk

What to Expect

Price $$ · Cocktails CAD $16–$20

Best for

Music Curated jazz playlist, no live music

Dress Smart casual

Bookings Walk-in only — no reservations accepted

Our Take on The Hole in the Wall

A 22-seat cocktail den tucked behind an unmarked door on Dundas West, The Hole in the Wall is exactly the kind of bar Toronto's hidden gem scene was built around. There is no sign. There is no Instagram wall. There are two bartenders, 10 drinks on the current menu, and a room that gets louder and more interesting as the night goes on.

The cocktail list rotates entirely with the season — not one or two specials, the whole thing. Whatever the team is excited about right now is what gets built into the programme, which means the Smoked Boulevardier from last winter has no guarantee of appearing this visit. We consider that a feature rather than a bug. The Thursday tasting menu — four cocktail courses, CAD $65, available by request — is one of the better two hours you can spend at a bar in this city.

The crowd is mixed: couples on a proper date night, solo drinkers who know the value of a good bar stool, and industry workers coming in after their own shifts close. The room rewards regulars and welcomes first-timers equally well. Find it on our Toronto cocktail bars guide alongside the rest of the city's best programmes.

What to Order

Smoked Boulevardier House rye washed with smoked butter, sweet vermouth, Campari. The signature when it appears — ask if it's on the current menu.

Seasonal Tasting Menu Four cocktail courses, CAD $65, Thu–Sat only. Tell them your preferences and let the bar build the evening. One of the better deals in Toronto.

House Amaro Sour Built on a rotating amaro base with lemon, egg white, and a secret bitter modifier that changes each month.

Bartender's Pick Tell them what you usually drink, not what you want. They will build you something better than anything on the menu.

Best Time to Visit

Thursday evenings offer the perfect balance — the room is lively without the weekend crush, and the bartenders have time to talk through the menu. Arrive by 7pm for a bar seat.

Who It's For

Cocktail obsessives who travel for the menu, solo drinkers who find their best nights in unmarked rooms, and couples who consider a great bar worth the effort of finding it.