Project Gigglewater

4.3

101 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Good for groups

Welcome to Project Gigglewater, your go-to cocktail bar in Toronto’s Dundas West. Named after Prohibition-era slang for alcohol, we’re dedicated to crafting the city’s best cocktails! Enjoy creative and classic drinks paired with locally loved share plates, served late into the night.

Near Ossington, we’re a local favourite, offering inventive and timeless cocktails. Our menu features unique twists on old favourites and exciting new creations.

Try our Chicharrones & Guac’, Tuna Crudo, and famous Smash Burgers—some of the best in the city!

For a cozy date, catching up with friends, or a night out, Project Gigglewater’s vibe is perfect. Cheers to great times, amazing drinks, and unforgettable nights, see you soon!

Don’t forget to check out our sister bar, @overpressureclub.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 6:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am
Website
http://www.projectgigglewater.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rodrigo Aguilar-Salas
Catering
Bring the bar home with our fun and unique cocktail kits! Each kit includes everything you need to craft our signature drinks. Perfect for parties or a night in. Order yours today!
Private party facilities
Celebrate in style with our tailored private dining experiences. Enjoy personalized menus, signature cocktails, and entertainment options.

Location
1369 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y3
Neighborhood
Ossington
Cross street
Dundas St W. and Beaconsfield Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

Smash Burger Sundays $10
Multiple dates available
🍔 Smash Burger Sundays: All Night at Project Gigglewater! 🍔 Get ready to end your week with a culinary bang at Project Gigglewater! We are thrilled to introduce our $10 Smash Burger All Night, happening every Sunday. Dive into juicy, mouthwatering Smash Burgers for just $10 each, and experience burger bliss like never before! Join us every Sunday from 6 PM to close for a Smash Burger feast that will make your taste buds dance. This is the perfect way to cap off your weekend and start the new week with a smile.
Taco Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
🎉 Taco Tuesdays Extravaganza: Half-Priced Fish Tacos! 🌮 Hey Fish Taco Fans! Join the fiesta at Project Gigglewater for an unforgettable evening of deliciousness. We’re excited to announce our All Night HALF-PRICED special on our new cod fish tacos. That’s right, an entire evening dedicated to savoring our tasty fish tacos! Grab a seat on our patio, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and indulge in some mouth-watering tacos paired perfectly with your favorite drinks. Don’t miss out on this taco-tastic event! See you Tuesday! 🍹🎊
Bartender $10 Favs - Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
$10 Daiquiris, Negronis, and Margaritas! All night long. Need we say more...

Offers

WEEKLY SPECIALS
Multiple dates available
Sun - 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM,Tue - Thu - 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
🌟 SMASH BURGER SUNDAYS! $10 for a double smash burger. A burger we guarantee you'll love! 🌟 TACO TUESDAYS! Half-priced cod fish taco, $6 all night. 🌟 BARTENDER FAVS WEDNESDAYS! $10 Daiquiris, Negronis, and Margaritas! All night long. 🌟 GARAGE SALE THURSDAYS! Our loss is your gain! $ 10 feature cocktails. Ask your bartender!

CUCUMBERS & HUMMUSCA$9.00
Pickled persian cucumber, fresh cucumber, garlic hummus, peanut brittle, pickled onion, chilies, chervil
OLIVESCA$8.00
Mixed olives, pickled onion, citrus zest, arbol peppers
EDAMAMECA$9.00
Sautéed edamame, spicy ponzu, sesame oil, arbol, miso mayo
TUNA CRUDOCA$15.00
Yellowfin tuna, shanghai hot sauce, jicama, cucumber, scallions, tapioca crisp, wonton chips, lime
FISH TACO
Crispy cod tempura, miso mayo, serrano aioli, fresh herbs salad, pickled carrots, bonito flakes, tobiko
CHICHARRONES AND GUACCA$12.00
Pork & shrimp grattons, chickpea & avocado guacamole, serrano salsa verde
CHILI CHICKEN
Crisped chicken, gochujang sauce, pineapple, sauteed onions & bell peppers, peanut brittle, scallions
VARENYKY WITH MUSHROOMS or BACONCA$11.00
Golden-seared potato pierogies w. creamy cheese filling, caramelized onions, nutty brown butter, scallions & sour cream. Finished w. sautéed maggi mushrooms or crispy bacon bits
GRILLED OCTOPUS & CHORIZOCA$23.00
Chorizo iberico, octopus, hummus, fresh herbs salad, manchego
HIGH TEA SPREADSCA$9.00
Freshly baked scones, dark chocolate strawberry ganache, elderflower lemon curd, golden vanilla caramel cream

Gigglewater Classics

CRISPY FRIESCA$11.00
Coated thick cut with our special salt. Served with a sriracha honey aioli
GIGGLEWATER SMASH BURGER (DBL/TRPL)CA$14.00
Smashed beef, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, 'murican cheese, secret sauce ($14/$18)

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto / Ontario
Cocktail Bar
Toronto
Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Project Gigglewater is a vibrant spot renowned for its "amazing drinks" and "unreal burger." Guests consistently praise the "friendly, attentive staff" and unique cocktails like the Clarified Bloody Mary. The venue offers a charming aesthetic with "interesting space" and "hiphop music," making it perfect for festive outings and intimate gatherings alike.

101 Reviews

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Aleksei
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best date locations in downtown Toronto with creative menus and phenomenal staff!
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Madison
Montreal
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I reached out ahead of going since my partner is a wheelchair user. While the bar isn’t accessible (step to get in, washroom downstairs), the staff responded quickly to let us know what the obstacles were and apologized for the inaccessibility. We decided to go anyways and the staff offered to help in anyway they could. They were ready at the door and offered to help lift my partner’s chair into the bar. Was really impressed by how helpful the team was :) The festive decor was so fun and the food and drinks were amazing!! Service was friendly and as quick as it could be considering how busy they were. Great experience :)
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Cheryl
VIP
Toronto
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Good idea, pretty decent food and drink offerings, but found it was not the festive vibe we were seeking. The website when we booked told us there was a one hour seating but did the greeter have to keep confirming we had only ONE HOUR to sit??? Very off putting especially when we were on time, had to wait to be seated, and waited even longer to finally get the attention of a server. Music and decorations were ok but there was something flat and formulaic about the whole place. Ok for 1 visit -will not be repeating.
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Natasha
Toronto
25 reviews
1.0
25 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Christmas experience is terrible. You will get charged 20% gratuity for a group of 6 people and get kicked out in n hour. We were rushed through the order, and then the waitress was counting down the time we had left at the table every 5 minutes. Pure scam. Limited selection of drinks and food and totally not worth it. Will never be doing that again.
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nelson
VIP
Toronto
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Guy at the front door is rude.....no personality...I hope he isn't the owner...it lacks 'christmas spirit ' for a Christmas themed bar?! Drinks are great...oh well
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Iza
Baja California
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails are FENOMENAL. Vibes are IMMACULATE. Service is SUPERB.
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Tram
Toronto
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went for drinks only as a 60 minutes seating is a bit short. The Holiday decorations were very nice and the festive drink were good. But a one-hour time Slot is quite steep and takes away from the experience.
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Joelle
Toronto
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The 1hr time limit is kinda ridiculous especially for people willing to spend enough money on drinks and food. Food is sub-par. The famous smash burger was disappointing. It was very salty. The cocktails are ok. Our waiter was super nice though so service is good.
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Vanessa
Montreal
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun Christmas vibe and outstanding service. Drinks were great.
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Mariana
Mexico City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Having to put in a credit card just to make a reservation is pretty annoying. I get that they only charge you if you don’t show up, but it still feels unnecessary. Also, the 1-hour time limit is super short. Most places give you at least 1.5 hours, so it’s frustrating to feel rushed here. On the bright side, the cocktails are great, and the decorations are really nice. I just wish they had mocktail options—it would’ve been nice to see a bigger selection for non-drinkers.
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FAQs

Project Gigglewater is rated 4.3 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

1369 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y3

Additional information

Cross street
Dundas St W. and Beaconsfield Ave.
Neighborhood
Ossington
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 6:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rodrigo Aguilar-Salas
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.projectgigglewater.com/
Catering
Bring the bar home with our fun and unique cocktail kits! Each kit includes everything you need to craft our signature drinks. Perfect for parties or a night in. Order yours today!
Private party facilities
Celebrate in style with our tailored private dining experiences. Enjoy personalized menus, signature cocktails, and entertainment options.

Project Gigglewater

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Smash Burger Sundays $10

Taco Tuesdays

Bartender $10 Favs - Wednesdays

Offers

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Menu

Food (available till late)

CUCUMBERS & HUMMUSCA$9.00

OLIVESCA$8.00

EDAMAMECA$9.00

TUNA CRUDOCA$15.00

FISH TACO

CHICHARRONES AND GUACCA$12.00

CHILI CHICKEN

VARENYKY WITH MUSHROOMS or BACONCA$11.00

GRILLED OCTOPUS & CHORIZOCA$23.00

HIGH TEA SPREADSCA$9.00

Gigglewater Classics

CRISPY FRIESCA$11.00

GIGGLEWATER SMASH BURGER (DBL/TRPL)CA$14.00

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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