Civil Works

4.7

23 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

From the award-winning bar Civil Liberties comes Civil Works.

Deeply inspired by the building’s history, Civil Works features an imaginative Art Deco inspired design embellished with modern details. The space marries industrial charm with timeless glamour using vintage furniture and rich materials that evoke the spirit of an era. Located on the mezzanine level off Brant Street, this hidden gem overlooks the vibrant food hall below and offers a full view of the art installations floating above. The robust narrative-driven drink menu features cocktails, martinis, alcohol-free drinks, a curated selection of wine and beer, and a special menu of spirits paired with custom water inspired from regions around the world. Nerd out with our bartenders at the 25-foot communal bar and unlock your inner mixologist.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
50 Brant St,, Toronto, ON M5V 3G9
Neighborhood
Harbourfront
Cross street
Brant and Richmond, Brant and Adelaide.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Civil Works is a vibrant cocktail bar celebrated for its "amazing cocktails" and "phenomenal service." The ambiance is both inviting and stylish, with a unique architectural design. Patrons appreciate the knowledgeable staff and creative drink offerings. While the food program is in development, the venue's charm and innovative cocktails make it a standout.

23 Reviews

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Winnie
VIP
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoy trying cocktails at different bars and restaurants. Different places have different offerings and also offer different takes on the same drink. That is what brought me to Civil Works. I was very happy with the 4 different cocktails I had: - Whiskey Sour (not on the menu but my go to these days) - Spritzilla (I asked to try something sparkling) - Equilibrium (I asked to try one of their most popular drinks, btw it is also an award winning one) - Pounding Sand (I asked for their most beautiful drink) Their snack size food is of great quality (would recommend the sushi tacos charcuterie board) and very reasonably priced. The place is also exceptionally beautifully decorated. On top of all these, they have welcoming and attentive staff who made our evening that much better. We will be back with friends and out of town visitors. Highly recommend.
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nicole
VIP
Toronto
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My third time being here and always a great spot. Cocktails are amazing with even better service!!
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Eddd
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool spot to enjoy mixology at its finest, cozy and cool
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Reid
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was extremely attentive and gave great recommendations. Cocktails were complex and interesting, the room is beautiful. Everything was top notch, we had a great experience and will be back soon!
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Jennifer
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New favourite cocktail bar! Amazing music and vibes, perfect dim warm low lights. Drinks are unique and well made and attentive servers who are passionate about their craft give thoughtful recommendations and even custom creations. Will be a regular here for sure!
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Tina
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Cocktail bar. Toronto really needed a place like this.
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Fabrizio
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sick drinks. Most creative in the city. They freestyle here too! Mo took great care of us Coming back 1000%
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Rich
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Yummy cocktails. Perhaps some compliments nuts to go with the 25$ cocktails. Service was messy. Uniforms need to be tidy or not at all. Good vibe for a Wednesday night. Wary greeted and asked to choose a seat. I like that.
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Justin
VIP
Toronto
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A fantastic evening all around! This venue is great, and the cocktails are absolutely on point as you'd expect from the Civil Liberties crew. Didn't have any food so can't speak to that (grabbed dinner in Waterworks Food Hall before our reservation here) but otherwise A+ all around. The only thing that wasn't ideal is that Waterworks had a (rather unfortunate) singer in the food hall that night, and the sound carried up to the mezzanine enough to compete a bit with the music of the bar. Not the end of the world, and not much you can do about it given the venue's layout. If it was a better singer/band maybe it could have worked out better :-)
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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal service and a 10/10 martini - loved the interior and overall feel.
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Civil Works is rated 4.7 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

50 Brant St,, Toronto, ON M5V 3G9

Additional information

Cross street
Brant and Richmond, Brant and Adelaide.
Neighborhood
Harbourfront
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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