We came here post dinner and VR gaming. We arrived and were seated quickly eventhough the places…read morewas full. It took a very long time to be brought water and our drink order taken. About 15 minutes. The server apologized and then apologized for the 10 minutes to get our drinks. We clearly caught them during the tail end of their peak and were fine. The whiskey selection is decent. They have a wide range of selection but are missing some of the higher end selection one may expect from an establishment that focuses on whiskey. I am guessing they are simply growing their selection as they establish themselves over the longer period. We ordered a meat and cheese board to share for the four of us. It was more than we needed and had a decent range. Service remained slow throughout and drinks g9t backed up probably because other tables were ordering complex cocktails. On the way out we noticed a drink feature on the wall we were not aware that the ladies said they would have really liked. I believe the potential for this establishment is great and we will continue to come back.

We had the rabbit poutine and meat and geese board with a variety of cocktails…read more The atmosphere is extremely hipster, and especially dark and intimate and night. The food was alright, nothing special except maybe the rabbit poutine which tasted a lot more gamey than other poutines. The meat and cheese board wasn't too quality. The cocktails we had were all unique and tasty, and quite pricey to add. Would maybe come again if feeing fancy drinks.

I visited here mainly for their extensive whiskey selection. I ordered the Fuyu (blended),…read moreGlenfiddich 12-year, and Lagavulin 16-year. There was a live band playing, and the place was dimly lit, just like any good whiskey bar should be. Service was prompt, even when it was bustling.

White Rabbit might be a little hard to find but it is located in Uptown Waterloo and had awesome…read moretacos #1 Jerk Chicken Tacos These tasted a little salty and spicy, perfect combination for chicken lovers. #2 Old No. 7 Battered Cod This one was also a little spicy with the mayo sauce on top but we loved the combination. If you are more of a seafood person this would be the right choice for you. Adding the salsa and lemon gives an extra bold taste and the chips on the side tasted amazing

We stopped here specifically for whiskey cocktails. The bartender really knew his stuff and gave us…read moreattention even just sitting at the bar. Very happy with our smoked cocktails! Definitely worth a stop for a drink.

It's in a hotel. The space is a little small and the price is a little high. The menu isn't…read moreentirely accurate, e.g. the whiskey flights aren't actually available. But, the bartenders do know their stuff, the cocktails are good, and the atmosphere is chill. A bunch of us had a great time here after a conference. I saw random gents hanging at the bar doing laptop and whiskey. I don't get to Toronto often, but I'd consider this one again when I'm back.

Came here as part of a bachelor party. We did the tunnel tour and the historian did a great job…read moreexplaining to our group of 10 the different types of whisky and tasting notes. He made reasonable suggestions for us to try that were not too pricey. We didn't stay too long but also got some wings and Parmesan truffle fries before leaving. Food was tasty so overall a really positive experience to start our night. I'm not a whiskey guy myself but would recommend for whiskey lovers.

We came here for $10.25 cocktails. While the bartender was very friendly, the drinks were nothing…read moregreat. We got the sour and old fashioned. Both were just ok! The place looks very loungey and cool. You need to spend $25 per person to get a tour of the whisky barrels tunnel.

Ordered the chicken and waffles and the sauces that came with it were so delicious! The food was…read morenot 5/5 because some areas of the chicken were overly crispy and ended up being difficult to cut into. The service was quite slow, however, service was friendly.

The bar that tries to be cute but isn't. Located on door 55, they fall short of what they could be…read more We went on a Thursday night expecting it to be busier. It was so slow we thought they were closed. The service was ridiculous. Server was very rude and slow. Usually I'm mindful but we were the only party there besides the few single dudes at the bar. We arrived during late night menu which was also a disappointment. Bar tender also over served many members of our party who should not have been served. Clean bathrooms. Cauliflower was fantastic.

Four of us enjoyed a great selection of scotch and cocktails. All of the food choices were…read morecomforting and delicious.

The haggis and Scotch egg were flavorful and cooked well…read more Other dishes were decent, though a few felt a little under-seasoned for my taste. The drinks menu is solid, and the staff were friendly and approachable. It gets busy, so service can be a bit slow at times. Overall, a reliable spot for traditional Scottish food in a relaxed setting

I've been meaning to try Compton Ave for a little while now and when they had their Christmas pop…read moreup, A Christmas Carol, I just had to go. Went here with a group of 6 of my friends and we pretty much ordered everything on the holiday menu. It's got a very old English style look to the place and was very tastefully decorated. For drinks we got the berry christmas (which they can also make non-alcoholic), jingle all the way (clarified), home alone, crosby's hot cocoa, cafecito, and muffin mans old fashioned. My friends loved their drinks. My cafecito and old fashioned were both stirred drinks and had the perfect Christmas flavor to them. I would go back again to try their regular menu next time.

Good vibes, good cocktails, good food! 5/5…read more An immersive cocktail bar that had immaculate vibes during the holiday season. Decked out in holiday decor it was a beautiful time! Made resos way in advance to the holidays, got seated at a large sofa booth and had to share the table/ seating with another party. Not an issue at all! It's cozy and nice in there but boy, was it dark! I really couldn't see the menu with their small candle light and had to use my phone flashlight instead (haha!). Perhaps should get menu lights so patrons can see what they can order. We got a variety of cocktails to try which were all delicious and so different/ tasty. Also got a bunch of tapas share plates for the table as well. Here's what we got: Fried brussel sprouts 5/5 - Crispy, sweet and salty. Cooked with maple and dijon, topped with fennel and puffed tapioca. Great sharing vegetable dish. Scotch egg 5/5 - Never had a Scotch egg before and loved it. It's a soft boiled egg in the middle, coated with sage and onion stuffed pork and has a fried exterior. The mix of textures really had a delicious mouth feel to it. Hickory smoked olives 5/5 - Can't go wrong with olives, especially when they are smoked and topped with some citrus and herbs. Grilled steak diane 5/5 - A Picanha steak, with mushrooms, worcestershire, brandy, cream and apricot. The sauce that came with this steak was the winner of it all. Delicious, well balanced flavours. Everything here was really well cooked with delicious flavours all around. Dishes are tapas style so you can expect them to be small and shared. Receipt came in a cute envelope with a sealed stamp - the details were great! Can't wait to come back here to try more things in the future!

This was my first visit to Boxcar Social inside Waterworks Food Hall and I got a delicious soy milk…read morelatte with honey. They didn't have any vanilla which I usually get at other coffee shops but it still tasted good with honey. Great service by Rebecca and loved the leaf design she did on the foam! It's usually difficult to do with soy milk so I was impressed! I also liked the warm ambiance of the place that had stools for people to sit and work.

I always loved Boxcar when it was on the corner of the waterworks building, the room with the loft…read more Sadly that location closed up and was taken over by Sobr Market the non-alcohol drink specialists, who previously only had the loft space in that location. Now, I'm reviewing the new spot for Boxcar, who is inside the Waterworks food court. Same deal for coffee with the choice of beans, one for straight and one for mixing. On the opposite side of the coffee counter is the Boxcar bar with full selections and signature cocktails, quite different than in the old location with a couple cocktails on the menu but no actual bar. Missing are several things. Firstly, the bar stools at the order counter, with separate tables as the option if you want to sit. Sure, there's the bar attached which would be nice later in the day, but they lost the food options. The avocado sandwich was super popular. In fact there are no breakfast options in the entire food court so far. Even the baking selection has been slimmed. Nice to have them back, regardless, and being adjacent to one of downtowns best off-leash parks really convenient. Espresso $3.85.

This place is always such a good time. The drinks are sooooo good. Even the standard drinks are…read moreexceptionally well done. The food is not bad either. The vibe is very unique almost remind me of snapes closet or classroom from Harry Potter . The service has also always been prompt and good.

Great ambiance tucked away... this is more than mixology, this is gastrology! The sight, smell,…read moretaste of their drink menu was a curated feast for the senses. I loved my honey penicillin which was a combo of sweet and refreshing, sailors mojito really felt like the rolling sea. pina colada w the clarified milk pina colada was a sizable production. Only dud was the bananas etc. scent was promising but the cocktail itself was difficult to drink even when paired as suggested along side the sweet banana donut and pastries/sweets. Great place for a special occasion date. May be pricey for some wallets... thank you for the great service!

Last night we had an amazing girls night with outstanding service given to us by Sadie! Sadie knew…read morewhich wines to recommend and did a fantastic job especially since she had to run upstairs to bring the food and drink. She was attentive and knew what to recommend to each of us. We had a private room for our girls night which was great for a good visit! The shape of the table allowed us to talk to each other comfortably and to hear each other easily. We also loved the live music from a distance. The food was very good for an evening out. I had the special and saw my friends eat the salmon, steak salad and tuna. Thank you for a great evening out!

Excellent food and service. Beautiful place. The only issue we had was they were understaffed, so…read moreit took a long time for the food.