I don't know why it had taken me so long to finally come here. I came here on the Labor Day Monday, in search of a patio, pint and food. Bar Neon delivered. Great drink selection, especially a solid small draft selection of 6-7 beers plus a cider on tap. Also featuring a happy hour between 5-7pm for $5 pints and $1 oysters. The menu is Greek-inspired featuring Greek tapas, dips and dished to choose from. I enjoyed the chicken souvlaki with salad with a few pints on the patio. It was perfection. I can't wait to come back for some more drinks! Great neighbourhood find! read more

Great atmosphere, Great service and great food. We ordered the duck confit flat bread with caramelized onion, potato and sage. Quite delicious. Only odd thing was the soundtrack- N'Sync, Cher, Rob Thomas- very 1999. Will be back! read more

Came here to eat before going to a show at Burdock. Had never heard of it before, but it looked warm and inviting with a good crowd on a stormy evening. Hipster place (not that that's a bad thing). 730 on a Tuesday, with a couple of tables to spare. Service was a bit spotty but friendly. Food was really good. Had the burger with feta fries. The patty was cooked just right (a little under medium), and it had this great bun (though I couldn't tell you what kind). Will definitely be ordering again in the future. Tried a guest tap (some hoppy IPA) and my friend had the seasonal tap (a porter). Both were really good but I forget the names. Will be back next time I'm in the neighbourhood, and will definitely try some of their cocktails as they looked good. Other notes: free WiFi but you have to ask for the password. Tables were a bit wobbly and close together. Don't sit near the door on a cold night. read more

Great staff--attentive, casual, engaging. Awesome cocktails. I love blending the bourbon and amaretto sours, which come topped with the traditional egg white. Their daily buck a shuck is great, but orders can take a while to make it from pad to plate. ps. Love the collaged walls and their neon blinking last call sign. read more

THE VENUE: Went for a late dinner Thursday March 29. Great atmosphere. Hipster chic. I was over dressed as I wasn't wearing 3 days of facial growth, skinny jeans and a toque. My ultra suede blazer earned me some "who's the square" looks from the patrons. Nothing more than a passing 'one of these things is not like the other' review. At no time did I sense any animosity. I was probably nothing more than a passing curiosity. The staff/owner/chef are 30 somethings who seem to really like their job. The service was personable, fun and organic. (3 different servers saw to our needs, one of which was the chef) THE FOOD: The bacon wrapped dates = orgasm Profiterole Croque-Monsieur = unique and delicious. Salted cod bites with aioli = great texture and taste contrast. Oysters were fresh and expertly shucked with great traditional and tweaked toppings. The Tosta we had was the duck. It was good but paled when compared to the smaller tapas selections. All in all definitely worth a trip. If you are over 30 google 'hipster dufus' for style points. read more

I really wanted to like this place but I just can't. I came with a handful of friends on Saturday night just before midnight. The place was packed which seemed to be a good sign. We made our way to the back, ditched our coats and tried to get a drink at the bar. The guy behind the bar was just standing there so we asked to get some drinks. Apparently this guy was a food guy and not a drinks guy and had just finished closing down the station. No big deal, we moved down and tried to order again. There were people sitting on stools at the bar and because the place was so packed there was no discernible way to get a drink. You sort of just have to reach over the people sitting at the bar and try to get the bartenders attention. The music was good but it was so packed you couldn't dance if you wanted to. The bathrooms were nice and clean. Just watch out for the ceiling. While many places have low ceilings in the basement I had to fully tilt my head sideways to get down the hall. Overall I had fun with my friends, but I just don't get the appeal of this place. Maybe it's a different experience earlier in the evening when they're serving food. February Food-Free Yelping Challenge 5/29 read more

Asked the bartender for two of her favourite drink, they decided to make a mixed drink that was apparently $12 dollars so the bill racked up to $24 without telling me. Obvious cash grab.. $24 For two drinks. Wasn't worth a confrontation so I left, I will never recommend this bar to anyone nor will I ever return. read more

This cute little spot on Bloor has won my admiration, exclusively based on it's backyard patio. This area seriously lacks patios so I was very happy to find this and now include in within my summertime haunts. They have around 5 different beers and 1 cider on tap. $5.50 pints during happy hour! Small food menu including oysters, shareable dips, and a couple of entree sized options as well... But really, its just the patio that will keep me coming back. read more

Ok so when I went with a large group of people we literally filled the place. Drinks seemed to be strong...this could be because I hadn't eaten. As I am eating a GF, carb free diet I found the menu disappointing as there was not really anything I could eat (these days I am happy with a side salad, if need be!) So yes, I felt like I got super drunk, the cocktail menu looked fantastic. There is a smoking area out back. Music was excellent, in our drunken happy state my friends and I sat singing and reminiscing! I actually like this place, I just need to make sure I eat before I go out! read more

Love their buck a shuck! Ends at 7. Gets busy. Remember to reserve a table. Good drinks and food.

Great patio out back, nice tunes, friendly crowd. My only discontent is the limited selection of Draft beers but hey, you don't always get what you want in life. They make up it with a very decent variety of bottles. read more

Loved this place! Went there for the first time to try out their Happy Hour, and man am I glad that I did. From 5-7 you can get $5 pints and buck a shuck for oysters. The oysters were really fresh, which was great. We also ordered the olive tapanad, which I highly recommend. My boyfriend ordered a burger that he said was delish, and his feta fries were super tasty. The service was really good. The waiter that welcomed us in was friendly and knowledgeable. Quick staff and fast food considering the place was so busy. Loved the decor, and the music was perfect for the vibe. All and all, I have nothing bad to say about this place; except that they're so good that I may have to go there everyday haha. read more

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Loved it. Did not get to try the food so i am only reviewing the bar. Was there on a Thursday night. Between the great music, the vibe of the people that were there, the attention of their staff, and the bar itself, i will definitely return. It feels like a favorite bar you know in and frequent in Montreal. Only complaint, I'm pretty tall and those bathroom ceilings are kinda small. Got over it every time. read more

Awwww not too exciting. Came over with my boyfriend. They were advertising a wing deal however when we asked kitchen was closed. It was not even 11:30pm. I asked for along island, I love a well mixed not premixed long island however for the hefty price of $10.62 it was a fail. Are we going again? Sure when they actually have some neon stuff to look at besides the last call neon sign. read more

Ahh... Bar Neon, all the wonderful things I could say. I've spent most of my summer days on their back patio taking advantage of their daily happy hour specials. Great drinks, oysters and Greek-Inspired tapas to which I've had almost everything on their menu and it's always a 10/10. A little heat and a lot of flavor. Very cool vibes for a night out with the girls, a "hip" place to bring your parents, a good first/second/third date or a great place to sit and read a book. read more

Amazing atmosphere on a Saturday night. Loved the music. Great for a date. Cocktails were good. Odd but unique food menu in my opinion. Tried their sausage. It was ok. Go to Bar Neon on a Friday or Saturday night. It's a good hang. read more

Bar Neon is a welcome new addition to the Bloodale Village neighborhood. This little gem has a cool vibe that makes you want to hang out, have a few drinks and some delicious snacks courtesy of the culinary genius of Ivan. The kitchen is more of a cleverly set up counter with everything you need to create the small but tasty selection of tapas on the menu. The staff is friendly and happy to chat and give you all the details on what's good. Truthfully we were enticed by the oysters which got us out on a Wednesday night in the first place and ended up having a couple of drinks and a taste of Ivan's take on a Croque Monsieur which I must say puts any other Croque Monsieur I have ever had to SHAME. It was buttery, creamy, full of texture and complex amazing flavours to make your taste buds dance with joy. The Oysters were fresh, tasty and perfectly shucked which again not many places can pull off, leaving you to rip the oyster off its shell rather than just pouring it in your mouth to enjoy. If we hadn't had dinner already and it wasn't a Wednesday night, we would have stayed all night and enjoyed the rest of the menu which I'm certain is to die for as was everything else we tried. The menu items range from 12-14 except the oysters which are at Market price. While I wouldn't recommend this place for dinner per say, I would say it's an awesome place to go to hang out with some friends, have a few drinks and enjoy the bite size tasters they have to offer. Once again, welcome to the hood, our taste buds are so delighted to have you here. I can't wait to hang out on the patio this summer. read more

Bar Neon - Tapa goodness - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here after a daylong meeting with food enthusiasts at FoodShare, just down the road (check out their greenhouse and garden!) and two of the people from rural areas fell in love with the Bloor West scene. So that has to say something. The service is super; our server, Kelly, was our good buddy by the end of the night (and we did spend most of the night). Lots of local craft beer, which is nice to see in a restaurant -- a sign they support the local economy and young independent food artisans. The dips were Mediterranean, and were delicious. They must be trying this new thing-- called cooking from scratch with real ingredients. Around 9:00, the place got jam-packed, and I think I was the only person there without black pants and a black shirt. As I say, my friends from countryside Ontario were thrilled by the ambience and friendliness. As I argue in my e-book Food for City Building, restaurants double as ambassadors for healthier fresher more local foods and for the city that nourishes them. This is a case study of that trend. read more

Another patio in my neighbourhood I didn't know existed! Hurrah! There are still, I think, at least 30 days of patio sitting in this city's future. Maybe more if we're lucky. So, I will very likely be returning to this surprisingly large, wooden bench laden, warmly lit home of beer consumption again before year's end. read more

My friends and I went to Bar Neon for an early Friday dinner. We sat in their "backyard" patio, which was cutely decorated with hanging lightbulbs and picnic tables. Since it had such nice weather yesterday, the patio, which wasn't overly crowded when we got there, was a perfect choice for a small, relaxed get-together with a few close friends. The menu was not your typical bar food, and I noticed a lot of greek inspired plates. My friends and I shared their pita & pita chips with 3 dips (potato and garlic, feta and arugula, and red caviar). I ordered a pork souvakli (comes with tatziki and some pita) and the greek poutine (meat sauce and cheese, which I can't remember thane of, but starts with a K). The pita dips were really interesting, covering a range of different & unique flavours, so each of us had our own "favourite" dip. The pork souvlaki was extremely tender and juicy. It was seasoned well and not overly salty, which I sometimes find when I eat souvlaki. The tatziki sauce wasn't anything special, but I'm generally happy with any tatziki anyway. My friends also ordered the chicken souvlaki and the oysters. They had raw oysters for one dollar each, but they were on the small side last night. The drinks selection was what I wouldn't usually order, but I got a pint of Beaus Lug Tread because anything on tap was $5 before 8pm. They also had Mill St. Organic and Mill St. Lemon Tea Ale. They had quite a few bottle selections, but they were a bit pricy for my preference. My friend got a pimm's cocktail, which she really enjoyed. Service was OK, and not something I am going to complain much about. They were very kind, but because we were outback, it was hard to catch their attention. Since we weren't in any rush, it wasn't a big deal for us. One thing, however, was that they originally charged me 6.20 for my beer, even though advertised to be $5 before 8pm. When I pointed it out, and they quickly revised the error. If you're tall, you may have a bit of trouble with the washrooms! The ceiling is very low, so make sure you watch your head! read more

My coworkers and I come here almost every Friday. Kelly and Barry are super friendly and they make strong drinks here. I love the Caesar, Long Island Ice Tea, and Boston Ice Tea here. A buck a shuck oyster before 7pm is my favourite, what a deal! Feta fries are delicious too. The bar is cozy, decoration was nice, back patio is great for chilling in the summer and fall. Sometimes when it's cold outside, they would give us marshmallow to roast over the outdoor fireplace, because they are awesome like that. They have a DJ later at night, he usually plays good dance music. We always feel welcome and have fun here. read more

I am a pretty big fan of Bar Neon for a couple of reasons. As many of others have mentioned already, Buck a Shuck from 5-7pm is pretty fantastic. The back patio is one of my faves in the city, chill vibes, and lots of tables. Beer selection is decent, staff are friendly, the snacks are tasty (had the dip trio last time: tapenade/humus/beet), and I'm also a huge fan the penny floor in the bathroomsl! read more

Solid 4.5 stars. Greek tapas place with a hipster vibe. Really reasonable prices! 4 of us had 2 tapas each with several drinks and the bill was still less than $100! There's a cute outdoor patio too. Great music selection! Would definitely come back! read more

i'be been here twice for the happy hour. The oyster was very fresh. But they did count one more dozen of the oyster at every time we check out. They correct it after we pointed out. But just want to remind other guests... read more

So I went here on a Friday night with a friend while we were in the area. What attracted us first was the dollar oysters. Pretty good price but they were small but were fairly tasty (but not "omg these are really good oysters" tasty). Great with a beer! Not much beer selection but fair - had mill street organic and friend had the tea. We also ordered the grilled calamari which had fresh capers and ingredients but again no wow factor. Calamari could have more of a grill taste to it. We also had their wings which was pretty good and juicy. Unfortunately not enough of the actual wings...just one wing and the others drums. Overall a fair restaurant but lost a star for lacklustre flavour and another for the price of what you get. Although a dollar oysters are a steal that's probably why I would return again if in the area. read more

'Lack of authenticity' An unimaginative beachhead of white gentrification in an otherwise diverse Toronto neighbourhood. Bar Neon offers a crew of white servers, serving up mediocre food in one of Toronto's last creative peripheries. I went in and was disappointed by the beer selection but excited by the food. It's your classic millstreet menu and the same series of cocktails you find everywhere with zero imagination. Dark and stormy anyone? I had the cider. Good. I had the burger with salad. A bit of a rip off. 17.50 for under ripened lettuce and a burger that was nicely coloured inside but completely singed on the outside. It came complete with that delectable burnt flavour. No extra charge. I wasn't asked how anything was until the end and the burger was a mayo covered mess. The 'bun' seemed to have an identity crisis, unsure of what sort of bread it was trying to be (pita, yeastless catastrophe?). Anyway. Very disappointing food, drinks, and just not reflective of the neighbourhood whatsoever. The sort of place that is pandering instead of being. A complete lack of authenticity. read more

Bar Neon - Me at Bar Neon - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went to this bar with my significant other and we were not even noticed right away. I asked the bar tender (female) for her favorite drink. I expected to get a normal portion but when I received my bill of 24$ for two drinks I was told her recommendation was a double pour. That is one of the most scum bag tactics I have ever seen a bar tender do. Do not go here unless you want to be ripped off on reccomended drinks that aren't even good... read more

This place was ok, but not great. I don't really get the appeal. We went last week for a friends birthday. The place was packed and she had invited quiet a few people. By the luck of my bulging preggy tums, we managed to swindle a seat at a table. There was another couple wanting the table too and we had no problem sharing. I had expected, from the reviews, that we would be able to get some decent snacks at this place. But the table service was over (we weren't there very late, maybe 9 or 9:30) and since the place was so packed it was really hard to get drinks, not to mention a bite to eat. From the looks of the drinks consumed at my table, and reactions of my friends, the drinks were definitely good. And not just mixed from a lame fountain where the bartender just pushes a pre-dosed button. That's bonus points for sure. But the food was blah. I just had an order of feta fries and didn't even finish them. The music was good. Throwback to high school tunes for sure. But as another yelper mentioned, no room to dance anywhere if you tried. I don't want to deduct points on this place because it was so crowded. Not their fault. Good for them actually. But it's just not my vibe. Atmosphere was lacking, not worth it for me to want to repeat this place. From what I saw of the patio, it would probably be pretty sweet back there in better weather. Strange though that there was no music playing on the patio at all. Not even quietly. That alone would make it a temporary smoke spot, instead of an actual hang out for more drinks spot. Too desolate. So really this place is middle of the road for me. Some good points, some bad. I'd give it a 2.5 stars if i could. But it's more of a 'meh' than an 'a-ok'... read more

Amazing happy hour. Buck a shuck oysters, $5 dollar beers, great patio, amazing staff.......this place is the shit. I come at least once a week and I always have a good time. Good atmosphere and music and just a chill place to have a drink after work. Love this place. read more

Love this bar. Kelly and Barry make it the best place to have a drink and unwind after a long week. Amazing old fashioneds and dark & stormy cocktails. Also the feta fries kill! read more

Blanche Chambly $6.20 /bottle and buck a shuck. This is what heaven feels like.

Came here with a friend for dinner. Ordered some beers, the grilled calamari, 1 lb wings and a dozen oysters (buck a shuck). The food was decent and while the ingredients were fresh, the taste was nothing special. It was a little pricey for what they were, particularly the grilled calamari. The wings were good and the house made sauce was unique but out of the pound of wings, there was only one wing and the rest were drumsticks. It was a good place though to sit and have a drink, good atmosphere. Unfortunately service was a little less than attentive. Overall, I'd still come back if I were in the area but only for the drinks, dollar oysters and if the wings were half priced. read more

Bar Neon is an amazing happy hour joint. Oysters for $1 and $5 pints of Beaus. Even though the menu is limited, everything is great. Great clientele, and a beautiful back patio (where smoking is allowed A+++). read more

I had avoided this place. It looked a bit broken down from the outside. I wondered if it would be another depressing, empty joint on the Bloordale strip. I was so wrong. The bar menu is absolutely fantastic. A delightful surprise. Light Greek tapas. Simple hearty dips, olives and breads. I ordered the hamburger and feta fries. Absolutely delicious. The best fries I've had in a long time. The melted feta cheese and acidity of what must have been a little vinegar made the fries stand out from what you expect to find at a bar. The burger was good. The sangria I ordered was a delicate fusion of tart and sweet. It's a lovely spot to meet friends or have a date. The whole place is bathed in glowing candlelight. Lessons learned: -don't judge a book by its cover. -Go back to Bar Neon read more

Cool place and casual. Gets loud later in the evening and fills up. Stick to the drinks and don't bother with the snacks...

Who knows how to make excellent fried calamari? This place does. Who has a proper happy hour in this up-tight town? Yes, this place. Nice bathroom in a basement cave? Uh-huh. read more

great little tapas menu including fresh oysters, fantastic

I've been to this place 3 times for their buck-a-shuck oysters tues-sun 5-7pm. The oysters and calamari are delicious and they have really good cocktails, including my favourite the Snakebite and Black (cider, lager and cassis liqueur). The service is fantastic, but order a couple dozen oysters at a time because they tend to get a bit backed up. read more

Buck a shuck Malpeques and $5 draft Beaus. On point. Nothing more needs to be said.

Really poor and almost non existent customer service. The bar tender basically ignored our group, did not out our order in and did not come by for an inordinately long time to clear our dishes and take a new drink order. When we expressed the disservice to each other, one of the servers overheard and immediately got defensive and made patronizing remarks. I really enjoyed the food but don't understand why it took 10 mins to get the zucchini fritters and then over 30 mins later, still waiting for the second order after we finished eating and drinking. read more