Toronto whisky bars are some of Canada's most serious — Allen's leads the field.
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The 10 best whisky bars in Toronto
01 · Toronto
The Danforth
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Danforth whisky pub with 350+ whiskies.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
02 · Toronto
College Street
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Iconic · Scotch
Iconic College Street Scottish whisky pub with 300+ Scotch whiskies.
Order: A dram of Speyside
03 · Toronto
Financial District
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Financial District whisky pub.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
04 · Toronto
Ossington
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Ossington tequila and whisky bar.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
05 · Toronto
Dundas West
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Dundas West whisky bar.
Order: A pour of rare Bourbon
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06 · Toronto
Little Italy
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Little Italy Spanish-style bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A bartender's whisky cocktail
07 · Toronto
Little Italy
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Little Italy Spanish-style bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A pour of rare Speyside
08 · Toronto
Financial District
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Financial District speakeasy with serious whisky list.
Order: A precise Manhattan
09 · Toronto
West Queen West
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic West Queen West whisky bar.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
10 · Toronto
West Queen West
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Modern · Whisky
Modern West Queen West whisky bar.
Order: A bartender's whisky cocktail
More Toronto whiskyThe full Toronto whisky-bar index by neighbourhood.
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How Toronto drinks whisky
The 10 above are where Toronto actually drinks whisky — back-bar shelves with depth, staff who know what they're pouring, lists that go beyond Glenfiddich 12.
