Bar Banane is the cocktail room hiding above La Banane on Ossington: 1970s-Manhattan glamour, burnt-orange velvet, moody light, intricate drinks and French-inspired snacks. Smart-casual 19+ crowd, no cover, and a perfect spot for pre or post-dinner drinks. Here's the honest rundown and how to reserve a table.
The sceneOpen since late 2022, Bar Banane built its name fast as an evening cocktail destination. The room channels 1970s Manhattan: burnt-orange velvet sofas, arched panelling around the bar, deep moody lighting that throws a warm glow over the whole space. It's sophisticated without being precious, and there's room to settle in.
This is a drinks-first room, not a dancefloor. Come for the cocktails, stay for the snacks at the counter, then drop downstairs to La Banane for a full meal if you want one. If your night is crafted drinks in a stylish, low-lit room, Bar Banane is one of the best on Ossington.
Quick factsBar Banane takes reservations, and on a busy night they make a real difference. For a group of more than six, contact the venue ahead so they can hold your seating and you skip the wait. Walking up for two? You can still come up for cocktails, but a reservation keeps the night smooth.
Reservations and seating are handled by the venue. Availability, age, dress code and ID are at the venue's discretion.
The honest reviewBar Banane is at 227A Ossington Avenue (M6J 2Z8), just south of Queen Street West and west of Trinity Bellwoods. It sits upstairs above the La Banane restaurant, with its own entrance next to La Banane's door, so it's easy to find whether you're dining below first or heading straight up.
The interior leans full 1970s Manhattan: burnt-orange velvet sofas, elegant arched panelling around the bar, and deep, moody lighting that keeps the whole space warm and inviting. There's plenty of room to settle in, so it never feels cramped even when it fills.
A cocktail crowd that comes for the drinks and the room. It works as a pre or post-dinner stop, so you get people winding down before dinner downstairs and people stretching the night out after. Smart-casual and easygoing.
Top 40 keeps the room lively and familiar without taking over the conversation. It suits the cocktail-bar energy, present enough to set a mood, easy enough to talk over.
Smart casual. Dress stylishly but comfortably to match the room. You don't need black tie, but a clean, put-together look fits the 1970s-glamour vibe perfectly.
No cover at Bar Banane, so you can come up for cocktails without paying at the door. That makes it an easy stop for a quality drink before or after dinner without an entry fee.
19+, in line with Ontario's drinking age, so bring real ID. It keeps the room grown and on the same page.
The draw here is the drinks. Standard mixed cocktails run $19-28, reflecting the high-end ingredients and the craft behind them. Alongside, the kitchen sends out French-inspired snacks at the counter, light bites built to pair with a drink. Want a full meal? Head downstairs to La Banane.
Reserve a table for your group, then make it a night out on Ossington.
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