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Compton Ave., Toronto, ON

Compton Ave.

4.6
4.6
76 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Compton Ave., the newest experiential cocktail bar by the team behind Toronto's renowned BarChef and PREQUEL & CO APOTHECARY brings the look and feel of being transported to a luxurious townhouse on Compton Ave. in Central London.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, British
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 6:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (647) 398-9667
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Lionel Duke
  • Neighborhood
    Ossington
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lounge Seating

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our tufted leather lounge seating with friends! If you're bringing 7 or more guests, you’ll have exclusive access to this space. For groups of 6 or fewer, communal seating provides a wonderful opportunity to mingle. Please note: For parties of 8 or more, a single bill will be issued, or you can choose up to 6 equal payments, with a 20% automatic gratuity added.
    Lounge Seating Photo
  • Standing Room Only

    Multiple dates available
    Secure our standing-room-only cocktail area, featuring cocktail tables ideal for mixing and mingling with friends. This space is perfect for larger groups, providing an excellent setting for social gatherings. Please note: Groups of 8 or more will receive a single bill or can opt for up to 6 equal payments, with an automatic gratuity added.
    Standing Room Only Photo

What 76 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Great for creative cocktails

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Compton Ave offers an extraordinary holiday experience with its "amazing decor and ambiance." Guests rave about the "excellent drinks" and "delicious food," particularly the festive cocktails and scrumptious sticky toffee pudding. While some found service a bit slow, the overall atmosphere and friendly staff create a memorable visit.

76 Reviews
  1. Isaiah

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, and drink selection. My guest and I had a wonderful time! 

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  2. Amir

    VIP

    Toronto

    54 reviews

    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is one of a kind, needless to say. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. My only feedback is the variety and size of the appetizers. Charcuterie was very small in size.

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  3. Tatjana

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were really excited to celebrate New Year's at this venue, given its classy interior and beautiful Christmas decorations. However, we were extremely disappointed by the DJ, whose music didn’t align at all with the atmosphere. We were expecting something more sophisticated, like piano music or a similar genre, to match the elegant setting. Unfortunately, the DJ’s choices were completely out of place, and it detracted from the experience. Based on this, we wouldn’t recommend this venue for a more refined celebration.

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  4. Ramitha

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    12/10 would recommend this place. It was probably the best bar I went to in Toronto in 2024. It has a moody vibe with tasteful Christmas decor. It felt like stepping into a bar in London and honestly, I don't know how time went by. Me and my friend sat at the bar and it did get a bit loud but I didn't mind. The service was amazing. The bartenders helped us select great drinks and were very attentive. We only got the fries here which were fresh and nice. I highly recommend getting the sticky toffee pudding, it was delicious. And for the drinks, they were expertly created. I got the Negroni from the Christmas menu and loved it!

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  5. Trixie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! I really like the Christmas decorations. The service was excellent. Cocktails were great, foods were delicious but not expensive. Highly recommended

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  6. Stephanie

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was really lovely during the holidays and beautiful for pictures. Unfortunately, the drink menu did not appeal to me at all with the majority of cocktails being made with gin which I can’t have, and the bar was unable to accommodate any substitutions. Ended up going with our servers suggestion of the Umeboshi without gin, since I didn’t like the sounds of anything else, but didn’t personally enjoy it. We didn’t have any food but the options sounded good.

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  7. Margaret

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, the drinks were amazing, and our server was awesome.

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  8. Jess

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the Christmas Carol bar and it was really nice experience. Drinks were great and our server was great. Drinks are definitely on the expensive side to be honest but they were really great. Inside was decorated in Christmas themed for this and it was lovely. Because of this, there were lot of people taking pictures especially around the tree. Quite noisy so you have to talk pretty loud in order to talk your party. Maybe will come back in another season for regular drinks.

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  9. Monica

    VIP

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    When I realize this is same team of BarChef, I knew it must be terrible, but it's too late. Same terrible quality of drink, ugly gasses, no alcohol taste at all. Even worse than the cocktail that served in a random sports bar. And the Christmas decoration is bad quality too, feel they all bought from dollarama or some 7-handed Facebook market stuff. While i was there because i saw so many recommdations online, guess there are bunch of people are the targeted customers who loves this bar, or love the vibe. I'm not.

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  10. Nikki

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    There needs to be rules with the people taking photos at the tree. There is no concept of personal space and servers and staff looked exhausted dealing with it. The table next to the tree looked visibly uncomfortable when people were taking pictures near the tree. It was an amazing evening but parts of it were a below par for the caliber of the bar.

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Compton Ave. is rated 4.6 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Compton Ave.

1282 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ossington
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, 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, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lionel Duke
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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