Writers Room Bar

It used to be nice here, now it’s more touristy. One of the bars with probably the best view in Toronto. Unobstructed view of Toronto. Night view is quite nice. Drinks are good. On the pricey side. Now many people come for the view. Loud chattering.

Writer's room has an amazing view of the city each person should visit at least once. We were welcomed by the front and the lady there was so gracious, it felt super welcoming. We had drinks at the bar and they were AMAZING. We were served by Giselle and shes an exceptional bartender. She recommended the mushrooms and she was 100% spot on with its profile. Everything was amazing. Highly recommend seeing her for your drinks. 10/10.

Great cocktails. Nice view of the city and royal Ontario museum roof. It was quiet when we went for Sunday pre-dinner drinks. Prices are what you'd expect from a hotel bar.Service: 4/5

Fun and luxurious experience. The drinks are good but some of the strongest I’ve ever had at a bar, to the point where some are hard to drink. However, the atmosphere is wonderful and upscale. The view outside is stunning. As an English major and avid reader, I love the literary theme. Also was thrilled to see drawings of famous writers on the wall, and to hear that Margaret Atwood had visited a few days before me!

We went for their new lunch menu and everything tasted great! Really impressed with their drinks comes with non-alcoholic and low alcohol options and the printed art on top! I would highly recommend the burrata, scallop, and Korean fried chicken in lettuce wraps! The chocolate cake was delicious too! Very friendly staff, excellent recommendations. When we went the view wasn't as great because of the rain and fog, would have to come back again for the view at night!

Love this place so much. The food is amazing! Drinks are incredible The staff who works there never disappoint Every time I come to room writers they offer me to take a photo of me if I need help with that. Love it

Expensive food and drinks! This is a treat-yourself type of place so if you have that expectation going in, youll like it!. Every drink is pretty much around $20-$25 which we were expecting and okay with. Service is excellent! The drinks creative and are delicous and the ones we had had quite a bit of alcohol but still tasty so it was worth it for me! Food is satisfying as well. The selling point for this place is for sure that rooftop balcony. We went when the smoke was covering the city so we couldnt eat outside, but we still went out to check out the view. Highly reccomend as a one time try for some drinks and a snack! *dont go with a group though the place is small* ideal for 2-4 people : we went on a wednesday after work hours and it was almost full, make a reso!

The view is magnificent, the staff welcoming. A little disappointed by the drinks menu which seemed to me to be limited, I would have liked there to be more cocktails. The tuna tartare is delicious but the vegetable salad was very bland and tasteless.Food: 3/5

Updated - July 2023. Came back for the summer menu. No broccoli salad but the ricotta ravioli was a delight. And the burrata continued to be excellent. We sat at the patio this time with the view right in front of us. The smashed cucumber salad was okay… a bit spicier than expected. Drinks, food, service and views = All amazing! The broccoli caesar salad made me fall in love with broccoli, which never happens. I had the bookends and the classic penicillin.. all blew me away. Great cozy ambience. one of my favourite bars in the city

You may want to make reservations ahead of time as it can get very busy depending on what time you go. I was greeted with a glass of water, flavoured popcorn and sweet peanuts pretty good. I had the fried mushroom which was ok but the mushroom was a little mushy but the outside was crunchy I was hoping it’d all be crunchy but other that it was fine. I love the atmosphere, aesthetics of the space, the view, and service so glad I found this hidden gem They even have a special menu for the TIFF event happening in the city and a special drink where they print the city skyline in the foam it’s called the sally spritz definitely need to come back! Kitchen closes at 11 pm and bar starts to make call for drinks around 12, just a heads up on Thursday-Saturday when they’re open later. Vegetarian options: Fried mushroom.