Gift Shop

Seriously, very tiny place that have a big personality. What a lovely chill place, the service is great (shout out to Sabrina), very friendly and really great music but loud enough where you can still talk to your friends and have a good conversation going. Now talking about drinks cocktails are must try. There was a Sherry cocktail that had big tree flavor in it, it reminds me of my childhood with I grew up in the Mediterranean and we had victories all in the backyard. Must visit best kept secret 🥰

By far the best bar & speakeasy in the city. The ambiance is immaculate, the vibes are tio notch. Sabrina is the best host, she makes you feel so welcome, she also makes the best homemade chips. Mike is the best bartender in town, mixes great cocktails, even if you dont know what you want he takes the time to understand what you like/dont like and if you let him surprise you, he wont dissapoint. Whenever I have friends in town, this is the place to take them. 10/10 experience!

I'm from out of town, not too big on frequenting establishments like this (bars, pubs etc) but my friend who is a veteran Toronto local said I would definitely enjoy this spot. Super intimate, the hostess was engaging and chill, the environment was relaxed and had great vibes. The drinks were insanely awesome. I've never had anything like this in my life before. Well after spending 2 hours here and having an thoroughly radical time, we left... and honestly, its been 2 weeks but I cant wait to come back to Toronto and frequent more little spots like this. Shootout to the hostess and the bartender for making my evening in Toronto unforgettable. Super fun spot.

Genuinely do not understand some of the bad reviews of this place. The bartenders and servers here have been so great. The drinks are some of the more complex and tasty ones in the city. Always on my list of places to recommend to friends

This is a cool, unique gem. It’s a barbershop by day and transforms into a cozy, quiet speakeasy at night. The atmosphere is fantastic for a late-night drink or two. The cocktail menu is extensive and the service is great. The drinks are a bit on the smaller side, but the quality is high. Just a heads-up: they typically have a 90-minute seating limit since it’s a smaller space with a steady flow of people. It’s a great spot to hit for a focused, well-crafted cocktail. I would definitely go back.

I feel compelled to leave this feedback because I really hope it doesn’t happen again. Tonight, my friend and I finished our visit and called an Uber. We waited in the front room by the salon chairs — my uber was 8 minutes away. We were just chatting waiting for the uber (not drunk, not being loud), when a server came over and told us we weren’t allowed to wait there. I said, I am so sorry, I am wating on my uber. I showed her my Uber app and explained it was on the way, but she still said we had to leave. It’s –10°C in Toronto tonight! I understand that businesses have policies, and I’m sure she was following instructions, but there’s a difference between enforcing a rule and applying it without humanity. Asking two women to stand outside in that weather is lacking in kindness, empathy, and basic decency. I used to love this place, but after tonight, the experience feels tainted. I hope they reconsider policies like this and empower their staff to show compassion. Response after hearing back from the owner: I’m not going to lie — I actually appreciate that you defend yourself from the negative reviews and clap back. It’s rare and, honestly, refreshing to see a business openly challenge situations rather than defaulting to “the client is always right.” That said, I also think it’s worth reflecting on whether the team members you have greeting guests lead with kindness and warmth. Unless that’s not the type of environment you’re aiming to create.

Came around midnight on a Monday and we were able to get a spot for 4 people. Really intimate and cozy speak easy bar behind a barbershop. Great date spot. Unfortunately I got a beer and definitely want to come back to try their cocktails. Would recommend for the vibes and would come back.

Gift Shop was the perfect place to end the night. Super cozy, intimate atmosphere and a great vibe all around. It came highly recommended by a couple bartenders on Ossington, and it definitely lived up to the hype. There was a bit of a wait, but huge shoutout to Shawn for the amazing hospitality — made it totally worth it.