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Staff Only, London, ON

Staff Only

5.0
5
18 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Speakeasy

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
WELCOME TO STAFF ONLY, A SPEAKEASY COCKTAIL BAR IN THE BACK ROOM OF J.S. RYAN & CO. SALON.

WE DO CLASSIC COCKTAILS... REALLY, REALLY WELL. NO SMOKE, NO FIRE, NO NONSENSE.

WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PREMIUM SPIRITS, JUICES AND HOUSE MADE SYRUPS, WE OFFER AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER.

WE ARE LOCATED IN OLD SOUTH LONDON, JUST SOUTHEAST OF WORTLEY VILLAGE, NEXT TO LOCOMOTIVE ESPRESSO AND THROUGH THICK AND THIN PIZZA.

Additional information

  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 7:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 7:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Service

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Ambiance

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Lively

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Service

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Ambiance

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Value

  • Southern Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Southern Ontario

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Staff Only is a "gem" for cocktail enthusiasts, offering "impeccable cocktails and service" in an intimate, cozy setting. Bartenders Carlos and Ryan create a "friendly environment" with expertly crafted drinks like the Negroni and espresso martini. Reservations are recommended for this "charming speakeasy" with a "great vibe."

18 Reviews
  1. Karina

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable cocktails and service! Thanks you for a perfect night out! We will be back for sure.

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  2. Ashleigh VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great classic cocktails done with an elevated twist. Friendly staff and intimate vibe. We will be back soon!

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  3. Jake

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal cocktails and vibes, truly some of the best drinks we have ever had. Would highly recommend and we will back soon!

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  4. Natalie

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were delicious and well made. The bartender was attentive. I felt like a valued guest.

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  5. Gordana

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had delicious cocktails, we got checked in on multiple times (but not too much) so we felt taken care of. Very friendly staff and a perfect little spot to have a nice conversation with your friends. Would definitely return.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing place! Best hand crafted cocktails in London!

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  7. Marie

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place was great! Entrance is in the back of the building which took us a bit of time to find. Fun drinks, only 16 seats and wasn't overly loud so my friend could talk normally to each other. Make sure to have a reservation!

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  8. Maya

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carlos and Ryan were excellent and the drinks were beautifully crafted. The negroni and espresso martini were two standouts for me. The atmosphere was really comfortable and fun and we will definitely be coming back!

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  9. Diane

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a quaint little hidden gem! Loved the experience and chatting with Ryan and Carlos.

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  10. Himadri

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing drinks and intimate setting! Great chance to socialize with other people and Carlos and Ryan were amazing at making guest feel very comfortable and welcomed.

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FAQs

Staff Only is rated 5 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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350 Ridout St S, London, ON N6C 3Z5

Additional information

  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 7:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 7:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
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