#352Global
Bar Banane
Toronto, Canada · Polished cocktail lounge · North America
A polished Ossington cocktail lounge with a marble bar, intimate nooks and a larger side room. The 2025 drinks offering featured playful drinks, from an espresso Martini variation to mezcal with peanut-butter-and-jam flavours, alongside substantial bar snacks.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
227A Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8, Canada
- Style
- Polished cocktail loungeChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours (partial)
- Wednesday–Thursday, 18:00–00:00; Friday–Saturday, 18:00–02:00.Sunday–Tuesday hours are not stated.Source checked 2026-10-02 · Source
- Booking
- Online reservations are accepted, with some space held for walk-ins. Parties larger than six should contact info@barbanane.ca.Checked 2026-09-28 · Source
- Menu
- The owner publishes sample food, cocktail, wine and beer/cider menus; the cocktail section lists named signature drinks and non-alcoholic options.Checked 2026-09-28 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
37.5 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 68.0
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 0.8
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 61.1
- Serious press
- 15.0
- Social Vibes
- 61.6
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
88/ 100
Score context
Refined upstairs cocktail bar above La Banane on Ossington offering French-influenced canapés and inventive drinks in a glamorous 1970s-Manhattan setting. Guests highlight quality cocktails, charming vibe, and thoughtful snacks; reservations recommended.
Guest score details
What guests like
- inventive balanced cocktails
- charming glamorous atmosphere
- French-inspired canapés and soufflé
- welcoming service
What to know
- limited reservations
- can be busy
Source excerpt
“The best part of Bar Banane is that it can be whatever you want: a before-dinner drink, a romantic nightcap, or the main event of the evening.”
Source: cntraveler.com (linked below)
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Review & discussion links
Editorial citations in this read
Crowd signal
Google 4.6★ across 245 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.