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Civil Works, Toronto, ON

Civil Works

4.7
4.7
21 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • 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.

Additional information

  • 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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Civil Works offers a "great vibe" with "phenomenal service" and "amazing cocktails." The unique decor and atmosphere create an inviting space, perfect for a night out. While some find the menu challenging, the knowledgeable staff ensure a delightful experience. A standout for its creative drinks and intriguing water program.

21 Reviews

  1. Eddd

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Reid

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Rich

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 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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  7. Justin

    Toronto

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 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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  8. 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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  9. Nicole

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Venue was cool. Drinks are comparable to craft cocktails a lot of other bars are serving.

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  10. Mikah

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First of all this place has such a great vibe for a night out! Our server Samim was phenomenal!! My boyfriend and I are both in the industry so we know talent when we see it. I don’t think we’ve ever had such a great experience with a server. Not only was he so knowledgeable but he was so personable and a great conversationalist. There was just something about him and he really made the experience 5 stars for us. The only thing was they don’t serve oysters later on in the evening - we were there around 8:45, just wished we had known as a big part of us choosing this place was the fact that they had oysters on the menu. Regardless, we stayed because of Samim!!

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FAQs

Civil Works is rated 4.7 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Civil Works

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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