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Enjoy a cocktail in Canada's Smallest Bar! - Standing Room Only, Guelph, ON

Standing Room Only

4.8
4.8
175 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Come and enjoy a drink in Canada's Smallest Bar - Standing Room Only! Located in Guelph's unique and historic Ward neighbourhood. We craft delicious and innovative cocktails in an intimate and creative space. Come and enjoy a throwback to another time - when speakeasies were all the rage! Perfect for after work drinks - or before or after dinner drink - or even a night cap! The room is also available to book for your intimate private event. Please call or message us on Instagram to make arrangements.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (519) 658-3213
  • Website
    http://www.standingroomonly.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    60 Ontario St, Guelph, ON N1E 3B1
  • Neighborhood
    Guelph
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Menu

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What 175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Service

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Ambiance

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Value

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Innovative

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Lively

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Service

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Ambiance

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Value

  • Southern Ontario

    Innovative

  • Southern Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Southern Ontario

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southern Ontario

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Standing Room Only offers a "unique and wonderful experience" with its intimate setting and personal interactions. Doug, the "master drink mixer," crafts "amazing cocktails" using guests' preferences, while Renee adds charm with her "friendly service." Known as "Canada's smallest bar," it's a "hidden gem" perfect for socializing and trying innovative drinks.

175 Reviews

  1. Geoffrey

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great spot for cocktails! It is such an intimate place that you get to meet new people in a convivial atmosphere.

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  2. Don

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Was a lot of fun. The bartender was excellent and made the time even more fun.

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  3. Louise

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Initially we thought we were Intruding on a private party. Last year werent and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. This year we arrived expecting 2 hours (with a party of 5) but we’re asked to leave after 90 Minutes. I had to show the bartender the OpenTable booking details. He took a pic complaining it was wrong yet still expected us to settle up and leave. The surprising thing is was that there was a party at the bar who had been there before us and they were still there when we were expected to leave. It was clear they were friends and being given more attention than our party. One member of our group also had a peanut allergy. The bartender tried to at first help but proceeded to make jokes about peanut butter being smeared on the rim of her glass. It was a joke but not cool. Wont be going back. Which is a shame as we enjoyed it last year. Not worth the $18 cocktails

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  4. Donna

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Standing Room Only has been a great experience for the two times I’ve been. It’s a unique spot, which is very welcoming and has great drinks. I had a delicious mock tail tonight!

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  5. Tyler

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome little bar. Strong drinks at a reasonable price.

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  6. Scott

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time here! Doug was fabulous at keeping us entertained and his cocktails are incredible!!

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  7. christine

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a unique place, a great cocktails and a lot of fun

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  8. Heather

    VIP

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A real fun experience. Always take newbies here when visiting Guelph. Interactive, conversation great. Entertaining

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Doug. Need I say more. If you want cocktails, are debating whether to go here, decision made.

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  10. Melissa

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was so much run and would definitely go back! You have to go there to see it and you will be addicted to go.

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FAQs

Standing Room Only is rated 4.8 stars by 175 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Standing Room Only

60 Ontario St, Guelph, ON N1E 3B1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Guelph
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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