Best Toronto Happy Hours: Deals At Over 40 Restaurants

Looking for the best Toronto Happy Hours? You’ve come to the right place!

We spent over 6 months restaurant hopping through downtown Toronto in search of the best happy hour menus.

Our comprehensive Toronto Happy Hour Guide features details on the best restaurants and bars to enjoy discounted drinks and dishes, from trendy King West Village to luxurious Yorkville.

Each restaurant profile features a list of discounted Happy Hour drinks and dishes with pricing and information on what days of the week and hours you can enjoy a tasty deal!

Toronto Happy Hours Guide

We spent over 6 months eating our way through downtown Toronto in search of the best happy hour deals.

Our approach when coming up with this list was to feature restaurants and bars that offer great value for their discounted happy hour menu. We also focussed on showcasing eateries that have a cool vibe, excellent service and award-winning menus.

You won’t find any hole-in-the-wall dive bars on this list. If you’re keen to enjoy fancy fare at some of Toronto’s poshest places visit during Happy Hour to put less stress on your piggy bank…because we all have that Toronto rent to pay!

Most Toronto Happy Hours run at the traditional quiet dining period between lunch and dinner, 3-6pm. What’s most interesting is the restaurants looking to boost sales late at night by offering happy hour deals typically from 9pm-close.

Perhaps Toronto’s best kept secret is that you can find chic restaurants serving discounted drinks and finger foods on a Friday or Saturday night into the wee hours. For those looking to save who still have a vibrant social life in this expensive city, Toronto Happy Hours are the coolest things around worth gossiping about.

Toronto Happy Hours At A Glance

1. Luma
2. Lapinou
3. Aera
4. Alobar Downtown
5. The Joneses
6. Baro
7. Liberty Commons
8. Minami
9. O&B Canteen
10. The Dorset
11. Ficoa
12. Public School
13. Gladstone House
14. CKTL & Co.
15. LOCAL Public Eatery
16. AP
17. Anejo
18. Cafe Zuzu
19. Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen
20. Mademoiselle
21. Pink Sky
22. Casa Madera
23. Chotto Matte
24. Oretta
25. Craft Beer Market
26. Constantine
27. Petty Cash
28. Dasha
29. Miznon
30. Figo
31. Earls King West
32. La Chingada
33. Alder
34. Abrielle
35. Black + Blue
36. Joey
37. Gusto 101
38. 11:59 Bar:Cafe
39. Little Sister
40. The Keg Mansion
41. Azhar
42. Melrose on Adelaide
43. Piccolo Caffee E Vino
44. The Drake Hotel
45. Union Chicken
46. Amano Italian Kitchen
47. Blue Bovine

Luma

350 King Street West, 647-288-4715

Luma Restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of the TIFF Lightbox. It’s the perfect fine dining experience for those looking to tuck into a pre-theatre meal during the Toronto International Film Festival. The restaurant’s name is inspired by the concept of illuminated light, tying in with its Lightbox location.

The space is modern and bright featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking King Street West, a stunning bar in the centre of the action and a cozy lounge filled with plush sofas and eye-catching Hollywood-inspired artwork. The breezy outdoor terrace overlooking John Street is also a popular destination for drinks and outdoor dining during the warmer months of the year.

Luma is a contemporary Canadian restaurant inspired by the culinary traditions of North America and Western Europe. Make sure to order the cheesy empanadas, sizzling garlic shrimp, burrata salad and Basque cheesecake!

If you’re looking for the best happy hour in Toronto, Luma’s cocktail bar is one of our favourite spots to sip discounted craft cocktails in the city.

Happy Hour at Luma

• Offered Tuesday to Saturday from 4–5:30pm & 8pm–close.
• Luma’s Magic Hour boasts craft cocktails (normally $16 on sale for $8) as well as discounted $8 Peroni beer and $9 glasses of wine. Pair your discounted drinks with Luma’s affordable bar bites menu.

Lapinou

642 King St W Suite 102, 416-479-4414

Lapinou is located just west of Toronto’s theatre district, in the heart of King West Village.

Skip inside the cozy French restaurant and you’ll find beamed ceilings, vintage oil lamps, forest green booth and a eye-catching marble topped cocktail bar smack dab in the middle of the dining room. During the warmer months of the year locals love to grab a seat on the intimate shaded patio.

The Lapinou kitchen serves a menu that showcases a fresh spin on classic French bistro fare. The menu changes regularly to reflect what’s in season so we were delighted to arrive just as a few new dishes were being whipped up in the kitchen.

Highlights from the Lapinou menu include Porcini Croqueta, Agnolotti with ricotta and hen of the woods mushrooms, and lamb shawarma.

Lapinou “Cinq a Sept”

• Available Tuesday to Saturday from 5-7pm.
• This Toronto Happy Hour menu offers discounts on both food and drink. Drink deals include $10 cocktails and wine by the glass. Discounted small bites include a cheese board, charcuterie board and “bread butter & olives.”
• On Tuesday and Wednesday enjoy 1/2 price bottles of red, white, rose and sparkling wine curated by the sommelier.

Aera

8 Spadina Ave, 647-258-5207

Aera first opened at The Well in the Fall of 2023, swirling with buzz it was the absolute talk of the town.

The sky-high restaurant with one of the best views of downtown Toronto had been in the works for many years. Oliver & Bonacini’s CEO Andrew Oliver persuaded the landlords to allocate the 38th floor space to a high-end restaurant. A postcard-perfect patio also launched on the 40th floor in summer 2024.

Recognized as one of Toronto’s most celebrated restaurant groups, O&B had a vision of creating a luxurious American-inspired restaurant serving best-in-class steak, sushi and comfort food.

We highly recommend arriving an hour before sunset to snag a comfy couch at Aera’s cocktail lounge where you can watch the day turn to night in the most eye-popping fashion. If you’re looking for the best Happy Hour in Toronto to woo and romance that special someone, visit Aera for the unmatched view!

Happy Hour at Aera Toronto

• Offered Monday-Friday from 2:30-6pm. Saturday 11:30am-6pm and all day Sunday from 11:30am-10pm.
• Aera’s Happy Hour features $12 Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec, $9 Sapporo, and a selection of craft cocktails and martinis at $15 (many of which normally sell for $28).

Alobar Downtown 

150 York St, 647-368-6981

Alobar Downtown first opened in the Financial District in Spring, 2023.

The concept is by celebrated Chef Patrick Kriss, who manages a sister property that is ranked as one of Yorkville’s best restaurants as well as our favourite French diner Aloette on Spadina.

Despite sharing a name with Alobar Yorkville, Alobar Downtown has it’s own essence shown through the airy dining room with a light colour palette, extended menu compared to Yorkville, and the inclusion of a DJ booth.

Alobar Downtown is inspired by a steakhouse, serving hearty chops and impressive whole fish dishes. The drinks list features creative craft cocktails, local craft beer and a expertly crafted wine list.

Toronto Happy Hour at Alobar Downtown

• Available weekdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm.
• This Toronto Happy Hour menu offers discounts on both food and drink. Drink deals include $10 cocktails (classic Martini, Negroni and Old Fashioned) and $10 wines by the glass (a rose, white and red).
• Food specials change with the seasons but during our visit included Foie Gras Parfait, Chilled Lobster, Burrata & Serrano Ham and signature Alobar Burger.

The Joneses

33 Yonge St, 647-258-5209

The Joneses first opened its doors in 2023, offering a retro American vibe to foodies in Toronto’s Financial District and St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. 

Located at 33 Yonge Street, directly across from Meridian Hall and a short jaunt from Union Station, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy Toronto Happy Hour before catching a show.

Skip through the eye-popping space and you’ll find a chic bar and lounge, and dining room featuring warm wood tones, mid-century modern inspired furniture and custom art graphics. 

Wag your finger down modern Toronto steakhouse menu and you’ll find premium beef cuts, pressed sushi, imaginative salads, Detroit-style pizza and pretty bowls of pasta. 

Happy Hour at The Joneses

• Daily happy hour at The Joneses is offered Monday-Friday 2:30pm-6pm & 9pm to close, as well as Saturday from 9pm. 
• The drink special features $9 cocktails and glasses of wine, and $6 beers and mixed drinks.

Baro

485 King St W, 416-363-8388

Matty Tsoumaris and Brandon Farmer first launched Baro on King Street West in the Fall of 2016.

The name Baro derives from the Spanish term “Barrio,” meaning neighbourhood. Baro serves as just that, a hub of the King West community where people gather to celebrate.

Baro’s cuisine is “Neuvo Latino,” offering traditional flavours with a bold modern twist. The dishes are designed to be shared. The Baro Rooftop has its own unique menu, with many dishes that come straight off the chef’s custom charcoal grill, inspired by traditional South American BBQ.  

The 4-story restaurant concept also a main dining room, loft and Pabolo’s Snackhouse, which offers happy hour deals from Tuesday to Saturday.

Fiesta Hour at Baro’s Pablo’s Snackhouse

• “Fiesta Hour” runs Tuesday-Saturday from 5-7pm.
• Drink deals include $6 white wine, red wine, Estrella Damm beer and Aperol Spritz.
• A short but sweet list of discounted dishes include $6 oysters (5 count), mushroom tostada and charred jalapeno hummus.

Liberty Commons at Big Rock Brewery

42 Liberty St, 416-304-9403

In 2017 Liberty Commons opened its doors in Liberty Village. It was the first foray of Alberta-based Big Rock Brewery in Ontario. We first experienced Big Rock on a Vancouver Craft Brewery tour.

The interior combines contemporary and industrial elements, showcasing brewer’s tools, including six fermenting vessels.

Chef Ryan Lister’s menu showcases a modern-day Canadian brewpub featuring farm-to-table cooking. Scotch eggs, chicken wings and cottage pie are mainstays for meat lovers. For barbecue lovers, Liberty Commons’ smoker produces tender brisket, smoked pork belly and jerk chicken.

Craft beer lovers can enjoy a frothy lineup of signature, seasonal and one-off experimental Big Rock Brewery beers. Whether you fancy a crisp, lightly hopped kolsch or a rustic, spicy saison.

Happy Hour at Liberty Commons

• Available Tuesday to Friday from 2–6pm and 9pm–close, and Saturday and Sunday 11am–6pm and 9pm–close.
• Discounted drinks are $5 bar rail, $6.25 select signature beer, $8 select red and white wine, and $10 jalapeño margarita or spiked lemonade.
• Happy Hour snack specials run weekdays from 3-6pm and include Beef Sliders, Maple Sriracha Cauliflower, Steak Tartare, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Calamari and Yorkie Pudding Corn Chip Nachos.

Minami

225 King St W Suite 100, 416-519-9182

If you’ve ever eaten your way through the best restaurants in Vancouver you’ll be familiar with the Aburi Group. The company is famed for its Japanese restaurant concepts.

I visited the original Minami in Vancouver’s Yaletown several years ago and was impressed with its vibe and signature flame-seared sushi. The concepts sister property, Minami Toronto, first opened in November, 2020 on King Street West. 

Skip through the eye-popping dining room and you’ll find an intimate cocktail bar and during the warm summer months, sun-soaked patio seating.

The menu has an excellent selection of craft cocktails, quality sake and fine wine. We love dining out here with friends for a pre-theatre bite during happy hour. 

Minami Happy Hour in Toronto

• Happy hour runs daily from 2-5pm. Late-night happy hour is available Sunday to Thursday from 8:30pm to close and Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm-close.
• Discounted drinks include a selection of $12 signature cocktails, $6 shots, and $8 canned beer.
• The happy hour food menu features an exclusive item called the Sushi Bao with chicken nanban, obie braiser, nori and sushi rice. Other Happy Hour dishes include Minami’s calamari, truffle dashi, pork gyoza and edamame. 

O&B Canteen

330 King St W, 647-288-4710

O&B Canteen is a casual restaurant on King Street West conveniently located on the main floor of Festival Tower, the home of the Toronto International Film Festival. It’s located in the same building as Luma.

In September when the city fills with red carpets and paparazzi, O&B Canteen gets packed with visiting producers, filmmakers and publicists. It’s location within the festival makes it the easiest restaurant to grab a quick breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Skip inside and you’ll find an airy open concept space featuring modern metallic elements paired with warm sleek wood. Floor to ceiling windows offer a splash of natural light and in the warmer months of the year the King West facing patio is the perfect place to people watch.

O&B Canteen’s menu features comfort food Italian dishes like pizza, pasta and fresh salads. If you’re heading here for brunch be sure to order the Steak & Eggs, Empanadas, and signature Green Been Caesar Salad.

Happy Hour at O&B Canteen

• Available daily from 4PM to close.
• Enjoy discounted drinks like $10 Margaritas and Whiskey Sours, $6 Tequila Seltzer, $7 Peroni beer and $8 wine by the glass.

The Dorset

457 Wellington St W, 647-288-4304

The Dorset is an upscale British restaurant located in The Well on Wellington Street.

Executive Chef Ryan Lister draws inspiration for his menu from his quaint hometown of Dorset, England to deliver a taste of the British coast.

Located in The Well, the trendy British restaurant features eye-popping interiors that can be explored in several distinct dining areas that pay homage to countryside living and British humour. Think plaid wallpaper, oversized portraits of animal dressed like Royals, grand chandeliers, and a 17th century fox-hunting mural.

The all-season 2nd floor terrace is a site to behold, aptly named “The Chesil,” for a beach in Dorset, the sky-high space features black and white checkered stone, brick walls and wrought-iron garden furniture.

Chef Lister’s menu features a selection of classic British dishes with a twist, think Scotch dutch eggs, Skate fish & chips and Cornish hen Kiev.

Toronto Happy Hour at The Dorset

• Available Monday from 4–6pm and Tuesday–Sunday from 3–6pm to enjoy half off all beverages. The discount includes wine, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Happy Hour food deals include 20% off all snacks such as Tuna Tartare, Cornish Pasties, Crispy Canuck Smelts, Salmon Whiskey Pate and Wagyu Tartare.

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Ficoa

585 College St, 647-853-8685

At Ficoa in Little Italy Chef Gerry Quintero joins forces with Patricia Toro to curate a culinary journey that celebrates Toronto’s multicultural food scene.

The restaurant’s menu is a reflection of Toronto’s cultural diversity, drawing inspiration from Ontario’s micro-seasons to create personalized tasting menus that evolve with nature.

The College Street restaurant has a commitment to sustainability and innovation, with an emphasis on in-house fermentation and dry aging. Both the dishes and drinks are elevated and eye-catching. Perfect for a special celebration or date night where you’re dressing to impress.

If committing to an extravagant multi-course tasting menu isn’t in your budget swing by for “Pachanga Happy Hour,” on Thursday or Friday night. Similar to the traditional tapas bars in Grenada in Andalusia Spain, here’s how this unique Toronto happy hour works…

Order a drink off the Pachanga Happy Hour drinks menu and the kitchen will send out a petite complimentary snack duo: selection of 7 marinated olives and Niagara chardonnay grapes + a bowl of crunchy bar granola with clustered tapioca, pepitas, quinoa and fried fava beans.

As you order more drinks, the free snacks get larger and more elaborate, like a grainy mustard slathered roast beef sandwich, “duck wings” with caviar, and PEI mini rib eye perched over mashed potatoes displayed on an eye-catching rack of ribs.

Pachanga Happy Hour at Ficoa

• Happy hour runs Thursday and Friday from 8pm until close.
• During our visit there was a selection of 4 craft cocktails for $18 like a Kimchi Martini, Rhub Fizz and Ranchito.
• Complimentary snacks are offered with each happy hour drink ordered. As you order more drinks the size of the snacks increase, encouraging guests to enjoy a late night bacchanal in Little Italy.

Public School

90 Bloor St E, 416-515-2580

Public School is the casual dining room and cafe located on the main floor of the W Toronto.

Public School is inspired by Americana pop culture and nostalgia, playfully nodding to everyone’s favourite high school cafeteria. The Yorkville restaurant has convenient street access from Bloor Street and direct underground access to the Path and TTC.

Skip through the front door and you’ll find the hotel’s glass façade opens onto the street, allowing for a direct connection with Public School: the hotel’s café by day and cocktail bar by night. 

In the morning, find a friendly barista and they’ll whip up a frothy De Mello Cappuccino, while at night, bartenders shake up cocktails and pour local Ontario craft beers by Muskoka Brewery and Flying Monkeys.

Skip up the stairs and you’ll find Public School’s spacious dining room, which recently launched an All Day Eats Menu, featuring elevated takes on your favourite comfort food throwbacks like Return of the Mac, Gimmie, Gimmie S’mores, and the Varsity Smash Burger.

Happy Hour at Public School

• If you’re looking for a great deal at a restaurant in Yorkville, visit any day between 3-6pm to celebrate Throwback Happy Hour.
• Guests can enjoy 3 hours of discounted beer, wine or margaritas on tap alongside affordable retro bites such as shrimp cocktail, fish sticks, ballpark corn dogs and kimchi devilled eggs.

Gladstone House

1214 Queen St W, 416-531-4635

When it first launched Gladstone House was a grand railway hotel, serving the nearby Parkdale trail station. Today, the Toronto boutique hotel in the west end has been lovingly restored, delighting guests with its contrast of historic architecture and contemporary art.

The historic 55 room boutique hotel is located in the trendy West Queen West neighbourhood, featuring eye-popping modern art-filled rooms, gym and restaurant.

The Bistro & Bar is the hotel’s eye-catching dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bright and spacious with a laid back atmosphere, guests and locals gather here to tuck into weekend brunch and elegant dinners. Highlights from the menu include the Melody Burger, Salmon Tartar, and Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich.

Happy Hour at Gladstone House

• Available daily from 2-6pm.
• Happy Hour at The Bistro & Bar include $8 bar rail, $1 per oz wine, $7 draught beer, $5 canned and bottled beer. Discounted food items include Fries ($6), Melody Burger ($16), Caesar Salad ($13) and Wings ($10).

CKTL & Co.

330 Bay St, 416-363-3558

CKTL & Co. is named after the ticker symbol for cocktail. The chic Bay Street bar is Toronto’s first and only stock exchange themed cocktail lounge.

Co-owner Kushal Shah shared, “Through a custom software design, guests can observe the prices of featured drinks rise and fall with the interest of their fellow patrons (or traders) in real time. This was designed to mimic the stock exchange and create a dynamic market pricing system and interactive experience.”

Skip inside CKTL & Co. and you’ll find a spacious dining room and bar that is inspired by a stock market trading floor. The blend of wooden table tops, blue leather seating, and green banker lamps creates a modern and sophisticated ambiance, while gold accents and money-printed design on menus offers a hat tip to “Canada’s Wall Street.”

Chef Sal’s menu is organized into bar snacks, shareables, flatbreads, salads, handhelds, bowls and steaks.

Toronto Happy Hour at CKTL & Co

• Available Monday-Friday from 2-5pm.
• Happy Hour food deals include a selection of discounted $5, 10$ and $12 dishes from spiced almonds to beef sliders and chicken lettuce wraps.
• Happy Hour drink specials include $7 wine, beer, and bar rail, plus 3 discounted craft cocktails.

LOCAL Public Eatery

141 Adelaide St W, 647-805-0777

The LOCAL Public Eatery Adelaide opened in February, 2024 in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District.

Located at Adelaide & York, LOCAL Public Eatery is located in a historic old bank building. The space features sliding doors between the patio and lounge, which offer a breezy connection in the warm summer months.

Skip inside the restaurant and you’ll find warm lighting, refined design, and the open kitchen as a focal point of the space. There’s a large beer board, which doubles as a flip style menu as well as a large screen for sports viewing. The upstairs mezzanine dubbed the Top Shelf features a bird’s eye view of the lower level as well as a beautiful cocktail galley bar for intimate celebrations.

The creative culinary team has few boundaries when it comes to flavours. Chefs serve up vibrant poke bowls just as well as juicy, hand-pressed burgers. The menu evolves by season and new inspirations but is always curated with riffs on familiar comfort food favourites.

Toronto Happy Hour at LOCAL Public Eatery

• Available Monday to Friday 2-5pm. Sunday to Thursday 9pm-close. Friday-Saturday 10pm-close.
• This Toronto Happy Hour menu offers discounts on both food and drink. Drink deals include beer, wine, shots and select cocktails. Food deals feature Pinche Beef Tacos, Cheese Pierogies, Shrimp Dumplings, and the signature Local Burger.
• During the late night happy hour period guests can get 51% off bottles of wine.

AP

55 Bloor St W 51st Floor, 416-967-0000

One of Toronto’s most romantic restaurant venues can be found on the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre in Yorkville.

The space formerly known as The One Eighty, has transformed into a chic sushi and pan-Asian restaurant simple called AP. It boasts two outdoor patios with jaw-dropping views of the Toronto skyline.

Celebrated Chef Antonio Park from Montreal describes his cuisine as Japanese-focused with pan-Asian ingredients, South American flavours and Canadian influences. Expect an upscale, Yorkville dining experience featuring premium fish, Osetra caviar, and Wagyu beef.

We suggest starting things off with a craft cocktail, like our sake infused take on the pina colada, then dive into a parade of shareable plates like crispy chicken skin topped potstickers, truffle butter tossed baby corn, pillowy tteokbokki, and an assortment of perfectly rolled maki sushi.

Toronto Happy Hour at AP

• “Sips in the Sky,” available Monday-Friday from 4-6pm.
• This Toronto Happy Hour menu offers discounts on both food and drink. Drink deals include $12 cocktails and $9 wine by the glass. Discounts snacks perfect for sharing include Veggie Maki, Park Maki, Mixed Tempura and Edamame.

Añejo Restaurant

600 King St W, 416-862-8226

Anejoy is a Mexican restaurant in Toronto’s trendy King West Village. The heritage building was formerly the home of Bier Market and before that, the original Amsterdam Brewing location. 

The word Añejo means aged in the context of tequila production. Visit the popular Toronto Mexican restaurant and you’ll find a menu inspired and influenced by traditional dishes in Mexico.

With a spicy margarita in hand, wag your finger down the Anejo menu and you’ll find table-side guacamole, creamy Queso Fundido, pork belly and shrimp stuffed tacos and classic crunchy churros.

Toronto Happy Hour at Anejo King West

• Available twice daily from 3-5pm and 10pm-midnight.
• Drink deals include half priced 1oz tequila shots (go for the top shelf bottles it’s great value) $7 beer and a list of nine $7 margaritas.
• Food specials at Happy Hour include $4 tacos stuffed with beef barbacoa, chicken tinga, pork carnitas, chorizo, crispy fish or braised mushrooms.

Café ZUZU

555 Dundas St E, 416-815-2660

Looking for the best Toronto Happy Hours in the Regent Park neighbourhood?

Janet Zuccarini’s ever growing restaurant empire opened new doors with Cafe ZUZU in 2022.

Located on the corner of Dundas and Sackville, Cafe ZUZU is ranked as the best Regent Park restaurant. It’s conveniently located a short walk from nearby Cabbagetown, Corktown and Riverdale.

Skip inside Cafe ZUZU and you’ll find a bustling Italian cafe, chic dining room featuring elegant chandeliers and marble plinths as well as a seasonal wrap-around outdoor patio.

Wag your finger down the menu and you’ll find modern Italian fare like Brussels Caesar Salad, Chicken Milanese and Spicy Rigatoni.

Happy Hour at Cafe ZUZU

• Wednesday-Sunday from 4-6pm.
• Enjoy a complimentary Antipasti Plate (olives, mortadella, bruschetta) with the purchase of house cocktails, beer or house wine. Aperol Spritz and Nitro Espresso Martini are discounted at $12 each.

Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen

104 Portland St, 416-792-8105

Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen first opened its doors in 2017, co-founded by Gusto 54 Founder and CEO Janet Zuccarini and Angela Lawrence. 

“Chubby’s” is a Jamaican cook’s nickname, one that represents that good tummy feeling you get after having a delicious home-cooked meal.

Skip inside the trendy Jamaican restaurant on Portland Street and you’ll find yourself in a 135 year old historic row house. The main floor bar was designed to look like a roadside Jamaican rum bar with shelves made of reclaimed wood. The two-storey glass wall and skylights allow for a splash of natural light within the dining room. 

Wag your finger down the Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen menu and you’ll find highlights like Oxtail Red Pea Soup, Saltfish Fritters, Pepper Shrimp, Jerk Chicken & Pork, and Curry Goat. 

“Island Time” at Chubbies Jamaican

• Happy Hour runs Monday-Friday from 3-6pm.
• Drink specials include $6 beer, $9 wine by the glass and $12 cocktails like Rum Punch and the Jamaican Mule.
• Food specials include $10 jerk wings, pepper shrimp and saltfish fritters. Even more affordable “island sides” are just $6 for fried okra, fried plantain and jerk fries.

Mademoiselle

563 King St W, 416-598-2003

Mademoiselle Raw Bar & Grill is a swanky restaurant owned by Peter Girges of Marbl fame. 

The concept was inspired by luxurious coastal getaways, influenced by culinary destinations like the South of France, Miami and Mediterranean. 

The 270-seat restaurant is in the former For Your Eyes Only space, a once renowned two-story strip club. The interior has transformed into a celebratory dining destination while respecting the building’s historical significance.

Mademoiselle has two talented chefs leading the culinary team: Executive Chef Evan Dickinson (Vertical, Aria, and Crush Wine Bar) and Sushi Chef Daniel Ken Miyamoto (Blowfish, Lavelle, and Lobby). 

Happy Hour at Mademoiselle

• Happy Hour runs daily from 5-7pm.
• Drink deals include $12 Lickety-Spritz Cocktail, $10 glasses of prosecco and $10 premium spirits for 1oz pours.
• Discounted dishes at Mademoiselle Happy Hour include $16 sushi trio, $12 lobster roll, $20 six piece oysters and $16 Merguez Sausage.

Pink Sky

480 King St W, 647-660-0999

Pink Sky is an upscale seafood-centric restaurant on King Street West in the space that was formerly Weslodge.

Killian Thomson, General Manager and Sommelier at Pink Sky explained, “As a sea-to-fork restaurant, our name is a play on the old adage: pink sky at night, sailor’s delight.”

Mixologists manning the impressive sky-high bar shake up some of King West’s best craft cocktails. To the right of the bar you can stroll past an impressive ice raw bar display where fresh fish, lobster, oysters, mussels and prawns are ripe for the picking.

Pink Sky’s Chef Michali Eleftheroglou moved to Canada at the age of 25 and has worked in kitchens throughout Toronto like Boehmer, Tennessee Tavern and Bar Raval.

“Spanish cuisine is where I draw a lot of my inspiration from and what resonates with me the most. An example of this is our very popular mussels escabeche on the seafood tower here at Pink Sky,” said Chef Eleftheroglou.

“High Tide” at Pink Sky

• Happy Hour runs daily from 5-7pm.
• Drink deals include $9 wine by the glass, $6 beer, $9 Hugo Spritz Cocktail, $22 for a Maritime Cocktail Flight including 3 drinks.
• Discounted dishes at Pink Sky Happy Hour include $2 oysters, $4 beef slider and $6 haddock bites

Casa Madera

550 Wellington St W, 416-601-3593

Located on the main floor of 1 Hotel Toronto, Casa Madera is the first Canadian outpost for hospitality group Noble 33.

Co-founded by Tosh Berman and Mikey Tanha, Casa Madera is heavily inspired by Mexican coastal cuisine, in particular, the Mayan Riviera. The restaurant’s name directly translates to wood house, which comes from Tosh’s interest in creating a dining experience that transports guests to a coastal oasis.

Casa Madera’s Executive Chef Olivier Le Calvez shared, “My culinary inspirations and experience span multiple cultures, which is reflected in my approach to food. Earlier in my career, I received training from Parisian institutions and spent many years travelling throughout Mexico, which is why many of the dishes at Casa Madera feature elements from both backgrounds. Alongside my French and Mexican influences, I often take inspiration from Japanese and Peruvian cuisine to create dishes that feel unique and borderless.”

Happy Hour at Casa Madera

• Happy Hour runs daily from 5-6pm.
• Drink deals include a selection of tequila and mezcal cocktails, beer and wine by the glass.
• Discounted dishes include whipped aubergine, oysters cascara, hamachi serrano, duck carnitas and al pastor tacos.

Chotto Matte

161 Bay St, 416-988-8097

Chotto Matte is an eye-popping Peruvian and Japanese restaurant in the Financial District.

Chotto Matte’s kitchen specializes in Nikkei cuisine, Peruvian ingredients such as tropical fish, quinoa, aji amarillo peppers, that are crafted using classic Japanese techniques. Many chefs cite the modern preparation of ceviche as indicative of the Nikkei style.

The restaurant runs a very popular brunch buffet and entertaining dinners featuring live dance performances to set the perfect date night vibe.

Happy Hour at Casa Madera

• Happy Hour runs Monday-Friday from 3-5pm.
• Drink deals include 2 for 1 cocktails (Pisco Sour, Kakigori, Sawayaka), $14 Asahi, $10 premium spirits, and wines by the glass.
• A lengthy list of discounted dishes include $13 Warm Beef Fillet Tataki, $8 Salmon Tostada, and $4 Shishito Peppers.

Oretta

633 King Street West, 416-944-1932

Oretta opened in 2017 and distinguishes itself among other Italian King West restaurants as an authentic, yet modern-day culinary experience. Oretta, meaning “about an hour,” features a sun-soaked dining room with central horseshoe bar, which is flanked by retro chic design-candy.

The 220-seat Art Deco-inspired restaurant by Salvatore Mele took a year and a half to build. When you enter Oretta’s main dining area you’ll find soaring arches that marry historic Italian architecture with stylish décor for a chic-casual dining environment that’s grounded in tradition.

The exclusively Italian menu at Oretta is made up of a variety of authentic classics representing a number of regions across Italy.

Aperitivo Hour at Oretta

• Oretta’s Aperitivo Hour runs Monday to Friday from 3-7pm.
• Drink deals include $6 wines by the glass and Asahi, $9 prosecco, sangria, Peroni and Limoncello Spritz, and $12 Lambrusco and Negroni.
• The delightfully lengthy happy hour menu features dishes like $6 Crostinio Bomba and Mandorle Olives, $9 Carbonara and Capreses Panini, $12 Calamari and Piemonte Pizza, and $15 Antipasto Misto and Pasta al Forno.

Craft Beer Market

1 Adelaide St E, 437-922-2337

Located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District on Adelaide Street, CRAFT Beer Market houses Ontario’s largest selection of draft beers from Canada and around the world.

The impressive two-story space (formerly a bank) features 500 seats, a glass keg room that holds over 250 kegs and a jaw-dropping central island bar featuring 160 taps. In the warm months a 250-seat outdoor Beer Garden can be found tucked away on a quiet courtyard, a stones throw from the hustle and bustle of Yonge Street.

CRAFT Beer Market’s menu offers ample opportunity to enjoy your favourite creative comfort foods which feature Ocean Wise certified seafood and locally sourced Ontario beef from Sanagan’s. On your first visit it’s best to hop up at the bar and order a flight of beer, sip each glass to find your fave and order a pint to pair with a selection of shareable savouries.

Happy Hour at Craft Beer Market Toronto

• Happy Hour runs daily from 2-5pm, Monday-Thursday from 9pm-close and Sunday all day.
• Drink deals include $6 craft house beer & house wine, $5 1oz highballs, cocktails like Watermelon Haze, Espresso Martini and Rose Lemonade from $8-12.
• The happy hour menu features discounted dishes like $4 crispy chicken sliders, $6 poutine, $12 kale caesar salad, $19 mac & cheese, $20 sticky chicken ramen bowl and $23 chili prawn fettuccine.

Constantine

15 Charles St E, 647-475-4436

The Anndore House is a luxury boutique hotel located just south of Yonge and Bloor near Yorkville. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Constantine, features a street-side patio, chic dining room and beautiful rooftop patio.

Constantine restaurant’s name pays homage to the chef’s Mediterranean menu, named after the Roman Empire’s rule over Constantinople.

Wag your finger down the menu and you’ll find a celebration of Mediterranean cuisine by Chef Craig Harding (La Palma). Locals love Chef Harding’s Canestri Arrabbiata, Beef Kofta Flatbread and Beverly Creek Lamb Burger.

Happy Hour at Constantine

• Happy Hour runs Monday-Friday from 4-6pm.
• Drink deals include $8 beers and house wines and $16 cocktails like Tom Collins, Margarita and Daquiri.
• The happy hour menu features discounted dishes like $4 Za’atar Chips, $16 Salmon Crudo, $9 Chicken Skewer and $16 Red Shrimp.

Petty Cash

487 Adelaide St W, 647-748-2274

Petty Cash is one of the best King West restaurants to enjoy a late night feast as the kitchen is open until 2am daily. Enjoy classic bar food elevated to new heights paired with a cold pint or cocktail. 

During the warmer months of the year we suggest grabbing a seat on the outdoor patio, where half priced wine bottles are offered on the daily. 

Sports fans can watch the game on indoor and outdoor TVs or you can dance to live music Thursday and Friday, with a DJ spinning later in the evening.

Petty Cash is the perfect fun date night spot thanks to its pool tables and arcade games. The indoor space is separated in half by a garage style door, which opens up on weekends to hold over 300 people!

If it’s your first time dining at Petty Cash be sure to order a few of their pretty pizzas. Other menu highlights include nachos smothered in cheese sauce, honey lime wings, and Boston Peach Salad. 

Happy Hour at Petty Cash

• Happy Hour runs daily from 5-9pm.
• Drink deals include $1oz wine, $7 rail and $7 beer bottles.
• At happy hour you can enjoy 1/2 priced pizzas.

Dasha

620 King St W, 416-601-0662

The name Dasha was inspired by the Mandarin word for mansion. The space reflects just that, a grand house with chic Chinese accents found throughout many well-appointed rooms. 

Inside the 9,000 square foot restaurant you’ll find sky high-ceilings and a 2-story space decked out in orchids, neon lights, giant bird cage and flashy mural. Skip upstairs and wander through a Shanghai-inspired karaoke alley featuring exposed brick, red lanterns and unique Chinese art interiors, from a White Rabbit room to a flying Yellow Dragon.

A central cocktail bar greets guests on the main floor while comfy booth seating overlooks the restaurant’s open kitchen. Chef Hans Vogels describes the Dasha menu as pan-Asian, offering classic Chinese dishes like Sweet & Sour Chicken beside Japanese Wasabi Prawns.

“Bottomless Bites” at Dasha

• Happy Hour runs Monday to Friday from 5-7pm and Sunday 5pm-close.
• This unique happy hour offer is $45 per person and includes all-you-can-eat dishes and discounted drinks.
• Dishes included in the Bottomless Bites include Dumplings, Pork Belly Bao, Har Gow, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Black Dragon Dumplings, Fried Rice and Spicy Dan Dan Noodles.
• Discounted drinks include $12 cocktails like the Empress Wu, Shanghai Nights and Mando. Also $10 Sake Bombs.

Miznon

1235 Bay St, 416-922-2639

Miznon is located on Bay Street at Cumberland in Yorkville. The 2,000 sq ft space can seat 30 guests and features a distinct design aesthetic intersecting industrial and rustic elements using ornate tiles and olive green accents.

Founded by Chef Eyal Shani of HaSalon fame, the menu at Miznon celebrates Mediterranean street foods like pitas, whole roasted cauliflower and creamy bowls of hummus.

Miznon features its popular signature pitas found at other locations worldwide, such as the Minute Steak, Lavan, Fish-n-Chips, Falafel Burger, Wild Mushrooms, Lamb Kebab, and the Folded Cheeseburger, which was voted the best burger in New York City by TimeOut.

“Magic Happy Hour” at Miznon

• Happy Hour runs Monday to Friday from 3-6pm.
• Drink deals include $10 cocktails and $6 Burdock beer. A bag of crispy za’atar pita ends & tahini are complimentary with every happy hour drink order.

Figo

295 Adelaide St W, 647-748-3446

Figo first opened its doors in November 2015 in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District.

Designed by Studio Munge, the space features an open kitchen and large dining area with eye-catching hand-painted artwork on the high ceiling as well as a large outdoor terrace, which gets packed during prime-TIFF season.

The upscale restaurant offers a distinctive take on Italian cuisine using contemporary techniques and features such as house-made ricotta, wood-fired pizzas, and from-scratch pastas.

Happy Hour at Figo

• Happy Hour runs daily from 2-5pm.
• Drink deals include $10 cocktails like the Aperol Spritz and Spagliato, $10 glasses of wine and $6 draught beer.

Earls King West

601 King St W, 437-780-8726

In the summer of 2024 Canada’s favourite upscale west coast restaurant chain launched its most dazzling location yet in the heart of Toronto’s King West Village. 

Earls King West sits perched over trendy King and Portland. The expansive 10,000 sqf restaurant boasts 3 outdoor patios, including a unique rooftop terrace and solarium. 

The casual yet sophisticated design features exposed brick, original wood floors, open rafter ceilings, and retro neon Earls sign. 

The menu, crafted by chef David Wong, features mouth-watering menu items like Yuzu Calamari, Queen Bee Pizza, Sesame Citrus Noodle Bowl, and a jaw-dropping Seafood Tower. 

The drink development team, including Vancouver Mag’s 2020 Bartender of the Year, Katie Ingram, took inspiration from their travels when crafting cocktails like the Coconut Mango Margarita and White Peach Whiskey Sour. 

If you’re meeting up with friends for a lazy patio kiki we recommend going all out and ordering the celebratory Aperol Spritz Tower, it adds bright orange panache to any gay gathering. 

Earls King West Happy Hour

• Available Daily 3-6pm and Sunday to Wednesday 11pm-close.
• Food deals include $5 sushi tacos, $18 pizzas, and $25 steak frites. 
• Drink specials include $7 wines by the glass, $6 draft beer, $7 Sangria and select craft cocktails from $9-15.

La Chingada

1242 Dundas St W, 416-535-2242

La Chingada is a casual Mexican restaurant on Dundas Street West located a short walk from Trinity Bellwoods Park.

The menu features street food favourites like tacos, huaraches and tortas with influences from various regions across Mexico.

Skip inside La Chingada and you’ll find a cozy dining room featuring exposed brick walls and colourful mural by artist Adrián Dotes. During the warmer months of the year grab a seat on the breezy outdoor patio. It’s the perfect perch to sip margaritas while noshing on finger-licking-good tacos.

La Chingada Toronto Happy Hours

• Happy hour runs daily from 4-7pm.
• Discounted drinks include 50% off margaritas, $6 tequila shots or mixed drinks, $2 off canned or bottled beer and 20% off wine bottles.
• Food deals here are great, with all items priced at just $6: Happy Chips and Guac, Chicken Empanada, Chorizo Empanada, Quesadilla, Ceviche Tostada, Carnitas Tacos and Blacked Fish Tacos.

Alder

51 Camden St, 416-637-3737

Alder is the signature restaurant at Ace Hotel Toronto. The kitchen is run by one of Canada’s top chefs Patrick Kriss, made famous for his exceptional multi-course tasting concept Alo. 

In 2023 Alder was recognized in the Toronto Michelin Guide, making it a must-dine destination in the city. 

Skip down the stairs to Alder Restaurant and you’ll find a spacious sunken dining room that seats over 100 as well as a seasonal 44 seat outdoor patio. The main design feature and focal point at Alder is its open kitchen. The main cooking elements in the kitchen are the wood-fired grill and wood-burning hearth. While dining guests can smell the smoke and ingredients cooking, and they can see the flames tended by dutiful chefs.

Alder’s menu is inspired by wood-fired, live-fire cooking, and the rich gastronomic traditions, flavours and techniques of the Mediterranean. There are Spanish, French, Greek, Italian and Moroccan influences on the menu.

Toronto Happy Hour at Alder

• Happy hour runs daily from 5-7pm.
• Discounted drinks include $12 wines and craft cocktails.
• The happy hour food menu features a handful of gourmet delights like Blistered Shishitos ($10), East Coast Oysters ($26), Beef Tartine ($20), and the Alder Burger ($28).

Abrielle

355 King St W, 416-915-3760

Abrielle is a Coastal Mediterranean restaurant located in The Sutton Place Hotel at King Street West and Blue Jays Way. 

Skip inside and you’ll find a feminine interior featuring elegant pastels, chic chandeliers, and warp around windows perfect for people watching in the bustling Entertainment District. 

Wag your finger down Chef Olivier Le Calvez’s menu and you’ll find culinary inspirations from Italy, Spain, Greece, and Morocco. Visiting oenophiles will enjoy the restaurant’s unique wine list, which focuses on celebrating female winemakers, owners and estate holders. 

Abrielle also boast 2 happy hours from Monday-Sunday 3-6pm and 9pm to close featuring discounted cocktails, wine and draught beer as well as a selection of bar bites like oysters, dips and olives. 

Abrielle Happy Hour

• Happy hour runs Monday-Sunday 3-6pm and 9pm to close.
• Discounted drinks include $10 Cocktails, $10 Wines by the Glass, $10 Casamigos, $6 Spirits, $6 Draught 
• The happy hour food menu features a selection of bar bites like Two Buck a Shuck Oysters, Croquettas, Dips and Olives

Black + Blue

130 King St W, 647-368-8283

Black + Blue is a massive 9,000 sqf steakhouse at First Canadian Place, located on the former Toronto Stock Exchange trading floor. It boasts a two-story space with a 2,000 square foot outdoor patio and plenty of intimate private rooms for special celebrations.

A double-height back bar and wine display along the street-facing windows emphasize the grand scale of the space while creating a dynamic energy. The classic steakhouse ambiance is achieved through a black-and-white floor pattern, blending wood and marble. An abstract ceiling feature in cobalt blue adds a modern touch to the handsome aesthetic.

A standout of Black & Blue’s interior is its Himalayan Salt Wall, which serves as a visual focal point and showcase of the culinary teams meat preparation process.

Toronto Happy Hour at Black + Blue

• Happy hour runs daily from 2:30-5:30pm.
• Discounted drinks include $6 beer on tap, $7 red wine, $8 prosecco, a selection of craft cocktails priced between $7-9.
• The happy hour food menu is extensive featuring shareable items like $9 Mac & Cheese Sticks, $14 Phyllo Prawns, $13 Negitoro Maki and $32 Wagyu Hot Stone.

Joey Eaton Centre

1 Dundas St W, 647-352-5639

West Coast casual dining staple JOEY Restaurants has a location at the Eaton Centre that offers great happy hour deals so it’s worth popping by in the mid afternoon if you’re feeling thirsty or peckish after a shopping spree at the mall.

After skipping into Joey of Dundas Street West I was delighted to discover that friendly hosts offer a glass of sparkling wine to each guest before they’re whisked away to their table. This is the only restaurant I’ve been in Toronto where you can enjoy happy hour deals while sipping a complimentary glass of bubbly!

We suggest requesting one of the large booths overlooking Dundas as they feature roll away glass doors so on a summer day it’s the perfect perch to people watch.

The vibe of the space and global influence of the menu is similar to what you’d find at Earls, Moxies and Cactus Club.

Many Toronto Happy Hour menus feature just a handful of small bites or snacks but what impresses most about Joey Eaton Centre is that so many of the discounted dishes are full-fledged entrees like Steak Frites, Spaghetti Pomodoro and the restaurant’s signature burger.

Toronto Happy Hour at Joey Eaton Centre

• Happy hour runs daily from 2-5pm daily, 9pm-close from Sunday-Thursday and 10pm-close on Friday and Saturday.
• Discounted drinks include $5 beer, $7 Peach Bellini, $8 wine, and $9 Aperol Spritz
• The happy hour food menu features both bar bites and larger plates such as $10 Crispy Tempura Shrimp, $15 Ahi Tuna Poke, $12 Roasted Corn Guacamole and $13 Japanese Gyoza.

Gusto 101

101 Portland St, 416-504-9669

Since opening its doors in 2012, Gusto 101 continues to be one of the most popular restaurants in King West Village.

Visually the spot is stunning, an old abandoned auto shop has been turned into an urban restaurant space designed by Munge Leung. It is industrial, yet warm and romantic. The menu features everyone’s favourite classic Italian dishes.

In addition to great craft cocktails, Gusto 101 offers affordable house wine, which is ingeniously served on tap, from a wine cask behind the bar. Winemaker Alejandra de Miguel from Vintage One has created a tasty Bianco (Pinot Grigio) and Rosso (Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec) served at just $1 an ounce.

Gusto (pronounced Goo-sto) means ‘taste’ in Italian and undeniably the restaurant’s menu lives up to the name. Gusto 101 offers up some bold and delicious tastes across the modern takes on classic dishes from Southern Italy.

Gusto 101 Toronto Happy Hour

• Happy hour runs Monday-Thursday from 3-5pm.
• Discounted drinks include $3 for 6oz of house wine, $6 Moretti Lager and $13 Spritz selection.
• The happy hour food menu features Gusto 101 favourites like Arancini, Mafalde ai Funghi, Cavatelli Calabrese and Pepperoni Pizza.

11:59 Bar:Café

70 Temperance St, 416-730-8019

During the day, “11:59” serves as a cozy café where guests can relax with a cup of coffee and savour a light lunch menu. In the evening, it transforms into a warm and atmospheric cocktail bar, offering conceptual cocktails and classics like the Negroni and Cosmopolitan.

The bar’s slightly hidden location inside the INDX condo in the Financial District adds to its charm, making it a distinctive space on tiny Temperance Street.

Chef Samay Parker’s menu focuses on small plates that encourage sharing, inspired by a variety of European cuisines like Spanish Patatas Bravas, French Beef Tartare and Greek Oven-Baked Halloumi.

The stellar bar program features a selection of craft beer, fine wines, signature cocktails and plenty of non-alcoholic options.

11:59 Bar:Café Happy Hour

• Happy hour runs Monday-Thursday from 2-5pm.
• Discounted drinks include $11 glasses of wine, $11 classic cocktails like the Negroni, Old Fashioned and Cosmo, plus $12 signature drinks like the Moulin Rouge and Coconut Noir.
• The happy hour food menu features dishes perfect for sharing like Beef Sliders ($16), Charcuterie Board ($16) and Dynamite Shrimp ($12).

Little Sister

2031 Yonge St, 416-488-2031

Toronto loves its diversity of Asian dining options but Indonesian cuisine has always been lacking. Several years ago I visited Borrel, which brought back memories of Bali, so was rather thrilled to discover a new Indo Dutch concept had opened in the King West neighbourhood.

Jennifer Gittins and Michael Van Den Winkel are the owners of Little Sister, which opened its first location on Yonge in 2015 and its second location on Portland in 2020.

Chef Van Den Winkel’s menu features small plates perfect for sharing and socializing over craft cocktails. The drinks here are sustainable and low waste, tropical inspired, with a mixed use of local and Indonesian ingredients and spices. The bar team also ages its own rums in barrels and cocktails too.

Little Sister Toronto Happy Hour

• Happy hour runs 5-7pm daily.
• Discounted drinks range from $7 beers, $10 select wines, $11 Classic Cocktails (Daiquiri, Negroni, Martini’s), and revolving $15 Feature Cocktails.
• The happy hour food menu features finger-licking-good-snacks like $9 Chips & French Onion Dip, $10 Spiced Beef Rendang Croquettes, $8 Crispy Fried Brussel Sprouts, and $15 Indonesian Fried Chicken with Sambal Aioli.

The Keg Mansion

515 Jarvis St, 416-964-6609

Beef lovers looking for the best Toronto happy hours look no further than Canada’s most famous steakhouse, The Keg.

The upscale franchise boasts 4 locations in downtown Toronto: The Esplanade, King West Village, Financial District and the historic Keg Mansion near Yorkville.

I visited The Keg Mansion to check out their new happy hour menu, which offers deals on both drinks and food items. It’s the perfect spot to bite into beef with a swirl of red wine when your wallet is getting tight at the end of the month.

The Keg Toronto Happy Hour

• Happy hour runs daily from open to 6pm and again from 10pm-close.
• Discounted drinks include a range of cocktails ($7-12), draft beer $6, and wines by the glass.
• The happy hour food menu features Keg Steakhouse favourites like Prime Rib Sliders, Caesar Brussels Sprouts, Tuna Tartare, Prime Rib Sandwich and Three Pepper Wings.

Azhar

96 Ossington Ave, 647-503-1098

Azhar, which means flower in Arabic, is an Ossington restaurant that boasts an open-concept kitchen that showcases Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare.

Eye-catching design details include painted ceramic tiles, curved ceilings, nested lighting, double wood-fire oven, and seasonal summer patio.

Chef Elio Zannoni is a passionate advocate for environmental stewardship and sustainable food systems so it’s fitting he’s responsible for Gusto 54’s Sustainability Program. Chef Elio’s Azhar menu features quality imported products and locally sourced goods from purveyors like 100km Foods.

Azhar is perhaps most famous for its pillowy-pita, which is given a quick olive oil and za’atar wash. Slowly pull the pockets apart to enjoy a perfume that hints of glorious gluten and steam that twirls to the ceiling. The pita is best enjoyed as a scoop for classic meze like muhammara, baba ganoush, hummus and labneh dips.

Other must-try dishes include Harissa Shrimp, Kofte, Crispy Mushrooms with Toum, and Fattoosh Salad.

Azhar Happy Hour

• Happy hour runs Tuesday to Friday 5-7pm and Saturday & Sunday 3-5pm.
• Discounted drinks include $10 Spritzes, half price bottles of wine, and $5 cans of Avling beer.
• The happy hour food menu features dishes perfect for sharing like dips, marinated feta, zucchini salad, spicy eggplant and wood fired kofte.

Melrose on Adelaide

270 Adelaide St W #300, 647-923-9932

Melrose on Adelaide is a cocktail bar located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District at the corner of John and Adelaide.

The intimate restaurant is located in a historic building, featuring beautiful tiles at the entrance and art deco interior. During the warmer months of the year Melrose on Adelaide boasts one of the liveliest outdoor patios, a perfect perch to order off one of the best Toronto happy hour menus.

Chef Phil Allain’s food philosophy is small plates inspired by the Mediterranean, which are perfect for sharing over a glass of wine or cocktail.

The restaurant has a great relationship with 100km Foods and have been certified as a partner. “We get access to a plethora of local farms, produce suppliers, charcuterie and cheese makers. It gives us the opportunity to have a constant rotation of different items all locally sourced which gives our guests the chance to try food from Ontario that they may never have heard of before,” said Chef Allain.

Highlights from the Melrose on Adelaide menu include Melon Chickpea Salad, Patatas Bravas, Tuna Crudo, Bruschetta, Shishito Peppers, Oysters, Shrimp Ajillo, Crispy Cauliflower, Chicken Kebab and 4 Charcuterie Boards.

Melrose On Adelaide offers twists on classics cocktails with a passion for showcasing seasonal cocktail features and Old World Wines.

Melrose on Adelaide Happy Hour

• Happy hour runs daily from 2-6pm and Sunday to Wednesday late night from 10pm-2am.
• Discounted drinks include $6 lager, $8 wine, $10 rose and bubbles and weekly cocktail feature. Wine Wednesday offers 1/2 price bottles all night.
• The short but sweet happy hour food menu includes $5 warm olives, $5 pickled veg, $10 hummus & Pita and $25 charcuterie board.

Piccolo Caffe E Vino

Next door you’ll find Piccolo Caffe E Vino, which is owned by the same team who run Melrose on Adelaide.

The more intimate Piccolo is an Italian coffee shop by day and wine bar by night. During the winter enjoy a seat in the cozy interior and during the warmer months hop up on a bar stool to enjoy happy hour on the restaurant’s sunny outdoor patio.

The culinary theme at Piccolo after the morning coffee rush is small Italian sharing plates that go with natural and funky wine. The bar menu is very classic Italian, with a heavy emphasis on its stellar wine program.

Highlights from the Piccolo Caffee E Vino menu include Truffle Fries, Crispy Artichokes, Pizza Shop Mozza Sticks, Caesar Salad, Mussels alla Birra, and Nduja Tartare.

Piccolo Caffe E Vino Happy Hour

• Happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 11am-4pm and Sunday to Wednesday from 10pm-2am.
• Discounted drinks include dollar per ounce wines (house red and white) and $10 Aperol Spritz.
• The food menu features half priced small plates: focaccia, warm olives, crispy artichokes, truffle fries, anti pasti, bruschetta, and mozzarella sticks.

The Drake Hotel

1150 Queen St W, 416-531-5042

The Drake Hotel is was one of Toronto’s first luxury boutique hotels, located in the heart of West Queen West.

While the art & design-forward hotel is famous for its Drake Brunch (especially its Toronto Drag Brunch) and viby rooftop cocktail bar Sky Yard, its happy hour program is what locals love most.

Head to the hotel’s cute cafe and seasonal patio any day of the week to enjoy some of The Drake Hotel’s most famous menu items served in smaller and more affordable portions.

Each dish arrives to the table as an individual portion so if you’re dining with a few friend order an item for each guest at the table.

• Happy Hour at The Drake Hotel is available everyday in the Cafe and on the Patio from 4-9pm.
• Drink deals include $1 wine by the ounce, $6 beer, and cocktails starting at $10.
• Snacks include mini Drake burgers for $7, plus sushi tacos & handrolls for $6 a piece

Union Chicken

65 Front St W, 647-350-0096

Looking to find Toronto Happy Hours in Union Station before hopping on a train out of town?

Step inside Union Chicken and you’ll find a takeout counter to your left, a string of comfy bar stools for those looking to perch over the open kitchen, and a contemporary dining room featuring industrial lighting, bold green tiling, and a whimsical wood checkerboard ceiling.

At the bar you’ll find a handful of creative cocktails, local craft beer, and fine wine. Run your finger down the menu and you’ll find a slew of Southern Soul Food classics that are finger-licking-good.

Union Chicken Happy Hour at Union Station

• Happy hour runs daily from 2-5pm.
• Discounted drinks include $7 Mill Street Organic Draft, $7 Mixed Drinks, $10 House Cocktails, and $1 house wine per ounce.
• The happy hour food menu offers 25% off snacks like Salt N Pepper Dry Ribs, Chicken Bombs, Cod Fish Tacos, Chips & Dips, Deep Fried Pickles and Buffalo Cauliflower.

Amano Italian Kitchen

65 Front St W, 647-350-0092

Amano Italian Kitchen offers another excellent happy hour option at Union Station.

The fine dining Italian restaurant is famous for preparing homemade pasta. You can watch cooks extruding rigatoni and spaghetti and stuffing ravioli from a window overlooking the hustle and bustle of Toronto’s historic train station.

Amano offers a quick grab and go section by its main entrance featuring freshly baked Italian pastries, stellar espresso, sandwiches and take home hand-made pasta. There’s also a petite cocktail bar serving up Italian Riviera-inspired sippers like the Aperol Spritz.

Amano Italian Kitchen Happy Hour at Union Station

• Happy hour runs daily from 2-5pm.
• Discounted drinks include $7 draft beer, $12 Classic Cocktails, and $1.75 house wine per ounce.
• The happy hour food menu offers 25% off antipasti like assaggini board, nonna’s meatballs, arancini, burrata, PEI mussels, calamari fritti and melanzana dip.

Blue Bovine

65 Front St W, 647-805-3682

Union Station’s fanciest fine dining restaurant is Blue Bovine, an impressive 16,000 square foot steak and sushi house. The restaurant is brought to you by Liberty Group, the sister property to Casa Loma’s BlueBlood Steakhouse.

Skip up the steps at Union Station at the corner of Bay and Front and you’ll find a hard-to-miss 680-kilogram bronze bull. Through the doors and to your right you’ll be greeted at the lounge, which leads to an omakase sushi counter and steakhouse-style U-booths.

Peruse the menu and expect to find dollar signs floating behind your eyes. The luxurious interior pairs with a pricey menu that is best suited for special occasions as the freshest fish and finest steaks roll out of the kitchen to satiate well-heeled train travelers.

Don’t fret if you’re wallet is thinning out by the end of the month! You can still enjoy the Blue Bovine experience during the daily Happy Hour period, when a selection of dishes are discounted and drinks are 50% off in the lounge.

Blue Bovine Happy Hour at Union Station

• Happy hour runs on weekdays from 3-6pm and weekends from 4-6pm.
• Looking for discounted drinks at Union Station? Enjoy 1/2 pHArice bar menu including house cocktails, hi balls, martinis, premium beer and wine.
• The happy hour food menu features some of the restaurants most popular shareable appetizers like $14 Duck Spring Rolls, $12 Big Eye Tuna Tartare, $15 Togarashi Grilled Shrimp Skewers, $10 Lobster Sliders and $14 Karaage Chicken.

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