Bar Bowie is Ossington's chic basement hideaway: martinis, strong cocktails, and snacks pulled from flavours around the world, all in a mirrored Art Deco room. Here's the honest rundown plus how to lock a table before midnight hits.
The sceneBowie is a hidden gem people keep to themselves. Down a back alley below a laundromat, then into a sleek little room with mirrored ceilings, dim light and black-and-white chequered floors. It glows. It's not a speakeasy gimmick, it's just a classy spot for a serious drink.
This is a cocktail-and-snacks room. Come for a well-made martini, order the Hot Crab Dip, and settle in with good people. Top 40 keeps the energy up without killing the conversation. It gets busy fast around midnight, so it's at its best earlier in the night or on a quieter weeknight.
Quick factsNo cover, and walk-ins are welcome, but the room is small and the tables are tight. It gets very busy around midnight, so reserving a table is the smart move if you want a guaranteed seat. For larger bookings, reach the venue directly.
Reserve ahead so you're seated before the midnight rush. No cover, 19+.
▸ Reserve a tableBowie's on Ossington at 180R Ossington Ave (M6J 2Z7), north of Dundas West and east of Bathurst, right in the Ossington strip of bars, restaurants and shops. The entrance is in the back alley, below One Stop Global Coin Laundry, which is half the charm.
Small but it makes a big impression. Mirrored ceilings, dim lighting and that black-and-white chequered floor give it a warm, elegant glow. Despite the size, it's comfortable and stylish, built for a good night out rather than a crowd.
A stylish cocktail crowd, locals and visitors who heard about the place and came for the drinks. Friendly servers, good vibes, the kind of room people leave telling their friends about.
Top 40, loud enough to lift the room but not so loud you can't have a conversation. It keeps the energy fun while the drinks stay the main event.
Dress stylish. It's a sleek, mirrored room, so put a little effort in. You'll fit the room and feel good doing it.
19+. Ontario drinking age, so bring real ID.
Reserve a table or walk up early. Either way, beat the midnight rush.
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