Hemingway's is the New Zealand bar that put Yorkville's rooftop patio on the map. Food, a long-running events calendar, and one of the best patios in the city when the weather turns. Here's the honest rundown, plus the free guest list so you're sorted before you go.
The sceneWhat it's actually like
Hemingway's is a Yorkville institution, and the rooftop patio is why. It's a New Zealand bar, so the theme runs through the place, but you don't come here for a gimmick. You come for the patio, the easy crowd, and a spot that works equally well for after-work drinks or a full weekend night.
Downstairs it's a proper pub feel, casual and busy. Up top, the patio is the move, the reason people keep coming back season after season. It's not a velvet-rope club, it's a Yorkville bar that knows its lane and owns it. Food's part of the draw too, so you can settle in for the night without leaving.
Quick factsKnow before you go
Hemingway's patio & weekends
Patio season and weekend nights are when Hemingway's is at its best.
Skip the line
Get on the Hemingway's guest list or book a table
The free guest list smooths your entry. Send your name and headcount ahead, we put the request to the venue, and you check in under your name. Want a table or bottle service? Pick it below with your date and headcount and we'll sort it. Walk-ins are welcome too if you'd rather just show up.
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We submit your request to the venue on your behalf. Entry is subject to the venue's approval, capacity, age, dress code, ID, and cover, and is not guaranteed. By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your request and may receive related offers.
Hemingway's Toronto: the full rundown
Address & location
Hemingway's is in Yorkville at 142 Cumberland St (M5R 1A8), right in the heart of the neighbourhood. Easy to reach on transit or on foot, and surrounded by Yorkville's shops and patios.
The patio
The rooftop patio is the headline. It's one of the most recognizable patios in Yorkville and the reason regulars keep coming back. When the weather's good, this is the seat you want, so get there early in patio season.
Who's there
A mix that swings from after-work drinks into the weekend. Yorkville locals, people meeting up, groups settling in for food and a long sit on the patio. Casual, friendly, never stiff.
What's good about it
- That patio. Few spots in Yorkville do rooftop this well. It's the whole pitch and it delivers.
- It's a real bar with a kitchen. Food's part of the draw, so you can stay put all night.
- The location. Heart of Yorkville, easy to start or end a night out.
Move like you know
- Patio season fills fast. Roll up early or put your request in ahead for the best seats.
- Bigger group? Book a table so you're not scrambling for space upstairs.
- Use the free guest list so your name's down before you arrive.
Nights & hours
Friday and Saturday are the main weekend nights, but Hemingway's runs through the week too, especially in patio season and for events. Hours can shift, so check before you head out.
Food & the bar
Hemingway's has a full kitchen, so it's as much a place to eat as it is to drink. The New Zealand theme runs through the menu and the room, but it never gets in the way of just being a solid Yorkville bar.
Guest list, tables & bottle service
Want your spot lined up before you get there? Use the free guest list. Want a table or bottle service? Pick it in the form, drop your date and headcount, and we'll line it up with the venue. Walk-ins are welcome too. Entry and seating are still subject to the venue, capacity and the night.
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