Bar Mordecai

“came in for the valentine’s day cocktails and they were delightful! I wishI had remembered to take a photo of them before we drank them but I had to at least take a photo of the beautiful glasses they were served in. Christian gave us excellent service, the upstairs portion of the bar was beautifully decorated, will absolutely be returning!”

“Had my birthday there on Friday and what an experience! Me and my friends all work in the industry and to have our server patiently taking his time with us and explaining everything about their espresso martini was the highlight of our night. If you are looking for nice food, drinks, ambiance and service this is the place! We were all so happy and I had one of my nicest birthdays there, will be back! ❤️”

“Great place to hang out with the girlies. Affordable cocktail drinks which are very unique. I just wish they would lessen the ice on some of the drinks they offer. The bar is very pretty too but it’s a bit dark inside which I believe is the mood they are going for with the candles they have around. I’ll likely come back to try other things on the menu.”

“Atmosphere: 5.5/10 Set in Toronto’s Little Portugal neighborhood, Bar Mordecai leans more lounge than cocktail bar. Heavy red lighting dominates the space, making it tough for photos. The Wes Anderson-inspired theme doesn’t quite translate—there’s a mismatch between the concept and the actual design. As the night progresses, especially on weekends, the music gets louder and the vibe turns more clubby with DJs in rotation. Spatial layout feels underused and conversation gets harder later in the evening. Drinks: 5/10 Recommendation: – The small menu includes a few drinks on tap, with alcohol content listed. While the concepts show some creativity, flavors lean basic and lack balance. Presentation is minimal—garnish comes in the form of custom ice cubes only. Average glassware, but nice coasters. Overall, the drinks feel a notch below Toronto’s usual bar standards. Service: 7.5/10 Friendly team, but not not very clear in the roles of the staff. Water served on arrival. Prices are below average for the city. That said, the team could have been a bit more attentive.”

“Cool vibe, reasonable price, and solid happy hour deal! Service was just okay, like we were really pushed to leave our table when our time was up which was a little abrasive and the food was good but not mind blowing either. I’d say the happy hour deal is the best bet for a good time. The karaoke downstairs looked super fun though!”