Bar 404

First off it when I searched Dive Bars on Google maps this place pulled up at a 5 star rating. We were kind of skeptical walking up to a newish/modern building. We were pleasantly perplexed that it was some sort of speakeasy type club. We ventured in after having to give our email phone numbers to a super friendly door guy. The atmosphere is what you would expect for a downtown Toronto speak easy. It took a while to have the waitresses bring us water and a menu and an even longer time to ever comeback to take an order so we left. The place was pretty empty for a Saturday night after midnight so not sure what the hold up was. I briefly looked at the drink prices and was not into paying $80 for 2 drinks with slow service. Im sure the place rocks during events but there wasnt much to see besides the cool door and bar lights. Doubt ill be back but looks like a cool spot to being a date to have a quiet chat with upscale atmosphere and fancy beverages.

I'd like to start by first saying my bartender Sumaya was superb. Extremely friendly and helpful around the menu and what might match my tastes. All of the staff I talked to that night was great which I think really elevates the bar experience for me if I'm there alone just to enjoy some cocktails. I tried four different drinks on the menu all of which I was happy with. If you're a whiskey sour fan like me I'd highly recommend the rosemary rendezvous. I even got a sneak peak at what they were trying under the hood and needless to say I'm excited.

Arrived around 12am, hosts were welcoming, 2 spots were available & sat @ the bar. Great ambience/lightung & bartenders were a vibe! Chill music choices. Food could be better, and cocktails are lacking in quality. Thie rosemary rendez-vous is pretty, but tastes like gasoline and that is due to poor quality mezcal. The other cocktails also need some love in quality.

The drinks were really good, bordering on a a bit too sweet for some of them, and the speakeasy vibe was fun with the hidden entrance. However when we entered, it felt more like a club with a live dj blasting music right behind us, so it was very difficult to have a conversation. It also felt like the customer service was a bit lacking from one of the bartenders (who i think technically was supposed to be serving our area at the bar), but luckily we were able to flag down another one who was extremely helpful and friendly. On another note, their regular fries are super good especially the garlic mayo it comes with.

What a well hidden of a gem. Awesome atmosphere to enjoy any of the stellar cocktails and choices of spirits. Warm, inviting service by staff. Really enjoyed the Winged Mojito and Velvet Sunset as after dinner drinks. Love the name and logo.

We came to this speakeasy bar after a dinner and it was the perfect spot. We sat at the bar which was amazing to watch the magic happen! There was a DJ playing some great tunes! Will come back! We had a great experience!

Tilla’s the man. Great energy, funny convos, and seriously good drinks. Looks smooth and professional behind the bar too. Ask for Tilla’s Favourite, you won’t regret it. Definitely coming back this weekend with some friend at a the bar

A Hidden Gem with an Exceptional Vibe My experience at this speakeasy was nothing short of amazing. The music created a perfect ambiance, and the crowd felt lively yet relaxed. The cocktail menu is a journey in itself—offering an extensive array of creative concoctions that cater to all tastes. What stood out to me was the personal touch of the bar—it's not too large, so it feels exclusive and intimate. Overall, this speakeasy is a perfect escape, where great drinks, impeccable service, and a cozy atmosphere combine to create a night to remember. Whether you're here for an intimate date night or to enjoy drinks with friends, this place delivers it all.

Their cocktails were super good and you can taste different layers of the drinks. We all loved their strawberry shortcake cocktail so much!! Not only the presentation of the drink but also the taste was so refreshing and won't be so sweet!! The staffs were very sweet and always check in with you. The bar looks so good too and is definitely worth it.

In looking for this bar and having a little bit of difficulty in finding it, the name seems to be. We went up the steps by the I guess its grocery store? There was a desk and bookshelf etc with nobody around, after about 10 minutes we thought maybe we were supposed to "find" our way inside, this is not the case, so don't. Once we were greeted and brought inside it's a cool place with ample seating all around, and a large circular bar, which is where we chose to sit. The cocktails were unique, our bartender was friendly, I will say that it is a bit pricy for what it is. Since the place was pretty much a ghost town when we arrived, not certain what the holdup was to greet us.

I'm always down to check out a cool speakeasy-type bar, so when I read about Bar 404, I didn't waste any time stopping by. And while the entrance is indeed very cool, I have to admit that I was a little disappointed when we got into the bar itself. The vibe was cool enough, but the lighting was way too harsh and aggressive. I was hoping for a more mysterious and dark kind of atmosphere, and this is definitely not that. Having said that, we enjoyed ourselves anyway. We decided to share the Crispy Bakes Fries ("Olive Oil, Crispy Fries, Salt and Pepper"), and they were quite tasty. True to their name, they are indeed very crispy. They're very well seasoned and the ketchup suits them perfectly. It was a terrific little snack. The drinks were more of a mixed bag. I started with a Manhattan, which was quite good, and then moved onto a Margarita, which was very disappointing. I think Bar 404 has the potential to be a really cool spot in the vein of Prequel & Co., but it's not quite there yet.

This speakeasy is . I was on a roll going here 2 nights in a row and was hoping to make it three on Friday (live DJ) night. The host was fantastic with great energy and service, she was awesome! Didn't make it after being at Rogers Stadium for the SF Giants/Blue. The staff was awesome and the Mixologist did his thing every time. I was very impressed with all the different drinks I tried. not one bad thing to say about any on of them. The vibe here will keep you coming back and staying until close. If you are ever in the Toronto area, hit this place up.

Found this bad a$$ speakeasy..... If you are in Toronto you need to visit this place it will blow your mind. From the hidden bar, to the mixologist, to the live DJ. Feel like a Vegas night club.... They got this Truffle mushroom flatbread to die for. Mixologist are very friendly and knowledgeable, highly recommend this spot....

Visited Bar404, a speakeasy I found on TikTok. While the speakeasy vibe wasn't as impressive as hoped--it could have committed more to the act--the interior is truly stunning, easily one of the best in Toronto. The place has a great ambiance, with areas that are dimly lit to enhance the speakeasy feel, and a lighter area near the bar that's more vibrant. I recommend sitting at the bar for a better experience. The menu is cleverly divided into "Midnight Serenade" for more spirit-forward drinks and "Tranquil Breeze" for lighter options, which was a thoughtful detail that enhanced the customer experience. We tried the Peanut Booze and Jelly and the Strawberry Shortcake cocktails. Both were among the best cocktails we've tasted--perfectly sweet yet still potent, and the presentation was impressive. The bartenders were super attentive, ensuring we were always taken care of. The only downside is the price; drinks are expensive, at $21 and $25, which is typical for most of their menu. Despite the cost, given the service, ambiance, and quality of the cocktails, I think it's worth the money for a special occasion, though it's not a spot I'd frequent every weekend.

Pretty cool vibe with decent drinks and a friendly staff! We stopped before dinner so it was quiet but I would return.

Friendly bartender, swanky underground speakeasy vibe. Reasonably priced, especially for happy hour.

Had a fantastic speakeasy experience at Bar404. Would definitely recommend and come back. Friendly servers, custom made drinks if you request for bartenders choice, and I was pleasantly surprised! Just tell the server what your flavour profiles are and the bartender is sure to match it. I got cocktails that were whisky dominant, and was surprised with a peanut butter-like cocktail, and the second cocktail, a matcha based cocktail. Loved it. Presentation was cute, clean. Love love love the atmosphere. Cozy, and plenty of space for small groups. I encourage you to try this spot! They have plenty of cocktails on their menu, food to share. Cocktails are approx in the $20~ range. Excellent service! Come check this place out!!

This was super disappointing. My boyfriend and I came here for a drink before our valentines dinner. Our server recommended the Purple Potion cocktail, and it was awful. They kindly swapped our cocktails for a vodka soda..... the two vodka sodas costed us $94. They also made them with flat water not soda... Almost 100$ for a cup of watered down vodka. I'm still so upset that it was such an awful experience it was supposed to be such a special night. I'm still in shock that we had to pay THAT MUCH for two drinks. Sorry but never coming back here again.

Was in area and googled/yelped for a bar to go to. Came here without much expectations/not knowing anything about it. As we approached the building I noticed that it was strange it was in this building. There was a host at the entrance and wondered what this place was, if I was underdressed/if there was a dresscode as i had been biking. He said we should be fine and this place is not bad in terms of strict dress code and he just needed to check our bags. He was a very kind friendly non-pretentious security. We went in and walked up the stairs and were surprised to see a dead end room that looked like a small boutique- but the hostess there assured us we were at the right place. I asked her if i were too underdressed and she said it's fine they accept all. She opened the wall and walks us in and we find ourselves in this cool lounge bar place with classy tables throughout and this cool pretty luxurious bar island at the back where she sat us down and told us that there was only one rule here, that the way we enter is never the same way we leave- i suppose both literally and figuratively? And showed us the exit would be out the other side. The menu of cocktails sounded all very exquisite - and of course the price reflects it - but their bar seemed all top notch expensive liquors. I got the Cold Brew and my bf got the Winged Mojito- and both were so good- my drink was soo good. The bartender was really friendly, non pretentious. He made us some free melon shooters. Im sure all the other cocktails wouldve been good - im sure to come back for the delicious drinks and cool lounge atmosphere and non-pretentious staff for a chic trendy place. The bill is expensive for drinks but really exquisite drinks and nice lounge bar , so to me it was still worth it

BAR 404 . . newest speakeasy in downtown toronto ~ The entrance of the bar looks like you just entered a spa or skincare store, ready to get a facial done. Little do you know though... there's an entire bar hidden behind the shelf. It was very cool seeing the shelf open to reveal a dark vibey bar. . . The bar is very spacious with dark, lounge vibes. It's the perfect setting to grab some drinks with a few friends. The seats at the bar are in a circle shape which I found very unique. There's also a few larger seating areas for bigger groups, but I found that to be a waste of space since i don't think Bar404 is a space for groups that size. Keep in mind there's a separate exit for when you leave since it is a speakeasy. . . Strawberry Shortcake Cocktail 5/5 This is one of my favourite cocktails of all time (i know, huge chain!). It has the perfect balance of alcohol, fruitiness and sweetness. I felt like I was drinking a dessert drink with alcohol...yum! The strawberry flavour stood out and the cream mixed into the drink just made it that much more tastier. It was a very very delightful drink. Honestly would go back everyday just for this. . . Gin and tonic 3/5 Too much gin for our liking. The ratio of gin and tonic seemed off because we've never had a gin and tonic that strong before. . . Overall we enjoyed the atmosphere and experience. Definitely try one of their cocktails if you're in the area. The hickory sticks they give you are also highly addictive and pairs so well with the drinks. Be prepared to ask for seconds, thirds and maybe even fourths.

Decent interior but my purple cocktail was so so. Service was super slow. It took forever to get our food or the bill. I was surprised at the secret door but was unimpressed with the experience. Bartender also sprayed me twice with water. Not so fun.

The service was great, servers were super polite. They check on us often and refill the water quick. The ambiance was also great. The drinks are quite strong. I don't really taste the popcorn for sip in theatre (taste a lot of the rye and tequila spirit is more orangey fruity). I'm also a weak drinker so 3.5/5 for the drinks. The flatbread we got was great, hot and cheesy, crispy on the edge and soft centre 5/5.

this was a super fun spot to try with a group of my coworkers/friends! since i was planning on going with a large group (10 folks), i made a reservation first. reservations and speakeasy's don't really seem to make logical sense, but it was good peace of mind for us! we're also no longer in prohibition era, but thats besides the point. service was great! we went on halloween night right after work -- arrived around 5:35pm though our reservation was at 6pm and we were let in and seated upon arrival! i won't give details on how we got inside because that's the fun part of speakeasy's :) the bar was also quite empty the whole time we were there (approx 2 hours), but the space is also way larger than we anticipated. lots of small tables for smaller groups, seating at the bar, and a few large group seating areas. the host let us know that there's a 20% gratuity automatically added for groups of 7 or more AND we can only have 1 bill. just a heads up for anyone else going with a large group! our host also took one of us to show us where the exit is. spoiler alert, it's NOT the same way you enter! finally, onto the drinks. they gave us two complimentary bowls of hickory sticks which in my opinion, is maybe the perfect bar snack?!?! the drinks themselves were pricey.... none of them were under $20, but the presentation, service, ambiance, and overall experience is really what we got at that price point! they also had 2 main sections to their menu for the cocktails. they were described to us basically like "if you want to taste your alcohol, order from the first section. if you want more fruity, tropical drinks, order from the second section." i assure you that our waitress did way better at describing the section than my little "tl;dr" version. if you like sweeter drinks overall, there's no going wrong here. i typically don't gravitate towards sweet drinks, but i enjoyed the strong lavender taste of the Tequila Spirit (despite also tasting the syrup components)! OVERALL: - good drinks - nice decor & ambiance - friendly service throughout - clean washrooms(!!!!!!!) - fun time - kinda pricey, but worth it for a lil treat

I recently visited bar404 and it was a great experience. This speakeasy bar was designed to enter a little boutique into a beautifully designed bar. The ambiance was classy and the drinks were unique with Asian inspired flavours. The waitress were all helpful and provided detailed recommendations on what's popular and what would fit our palette! Would recommend to try this place out .

Cool bar, but damn does this bar think its a club or something? Blasts music at absolute max volume. Also drinks were pretty mid. Cool concept though. Asked about the volume with the server and why it was outrageously loud and was told thats just how they roll hence the 1 star review. I think cocktail bars should be a place where people can have cordial conversations, not club style music.

My server Berna was amazing. She was very attentive to my table, offered great recommendations from the menu and maintained a friendly ambiance all night. Highly recommend seeing her and trying out bar 404!!