Best martini in Toronto.

[garycooper]

Am looking for some good traditional martinis in Toronto. Prefer a dark "cocktail bar" atmosphere. No loud music.

[Recyclor]

Maybe not upscale enough, but falling into a speak easy kinda vibe, which I like, is The Paddock at Queen + Bathurst, excellent cocktail list, all the classics done well and some classy versions of their own on the board as seasonal specials...

[NoFixedAddress]

In the summer went for dinner at Rain.
I ordered a martini there that tasted like a
'white grape martini', very very refreshing:)

Can't remember the name of it however:(

[orangewasabi]

good traditional martiniS? is there more than one?

The rooftop bar in the Hyatt at Avenue is pretty dark, traditional cocktail bar with a respectable gin martini.

[jayt90]

Maybe. I'm feeling very insecure these days preferring a good gin, with a wisp of vermouth, stirred.

[orangewasabi]

nah, classic is always in style :-)
personally I like a beefeater martini, light on the vermouth, stirred with 3 olives myself, no fancy gin, not even bombay thankyouverymuch

[DockPotato]

Heading in the right direction, Ora: just one olive for me, please, with pimento and a bit stronger than 3 to 2. If angostura's not used, let's ask what's on tap.

[spades]

The Consort Bar at the King Edward hotel on King St. is the best. Less crowded than the rooftop lounge at the Park Hyatt, and they still respect the martini. I go here often for a quiet cocktail.

[stephen]

Spades is right... I love the Consort Bar at the King Eddy. The martini's are done well and you can even hide upstairs in a little nook.

[rsvp7777]

Another vote for the Consort. It's my circle's place of choice to meet people you shouldn't be seen meeting - either for professional or personal reasons. The service is discreet and efficient; the cocktails are old school and excellent.

[Googs]

I just took a look at the Consort Bar courtesy of the King Eddy website. Mmmmm that looks divine. Added to my 'to do' list.

[Spiboy]

I agree I have been going to the King Eddy consort Bar for the past 15 years for that specific reason...