Bar Avelo

4.9

68 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Vegan

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 5 times today

Vegan-friendly
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

Hidden in the upstairs of its sibling restaurant Avelo; in a heritage townhouse on a quiet street, Bar Avelo serves up cocktails, wine, and other drinks. In an intimate Victorian inspired space, it features dramatic arched ceilings and lush velvet textiles. Bar Avelo boasts an a la carte Tapas menu from the same creative mind of Avelo Restaurant's Head Chef Fernando Anrango, and serves up some of the finest plant-based bites in the city.

If you wish to dine with us for our 5 or 8 course Tasting menu, please book at Avelo Restaurant. We do NOT offer the Tasting menu at Bar Avelo. For further questions, please contact the restaurant.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Vegan, Vegetarian / Vegan, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(647) 643-3132
Website
https://www.avelorestaurant.com/bar-avelo/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Fernando Anrango
Private party facilities
Bar Avelo is available for private bookings of up to 20 guests. In addition, Avelo Restaurant, downstairs, is also available for up to 20 guests.

Location
51 St Nicholas St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1W6
Area
Yorkville
Cross Street
Located on St. Nicholas street, north of Irwin Ave and south of St Mary St.
Parking details
None
Public transit
5-10 minute walk from Bloor-Yonge and Wellesley Subway stations respectively.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Offers

Happy hour! $29 for 1 food item + 1 drink
Multiple dates available
Wed - Fri - 17:00 - 17:45
Come join us after work for a bite and a drink, for only $29! Please see the current Happy Hour menu on our website for details. Non-alcoholic drink option available for $2 less.

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Toronto / Ontario
Best Service
Toronto / Ontario
Best Ambience
Toronto / Ontario
Healthy
Toronto / Ontario
Vegetarian-friendly
Toronto
Best Service
Toronto
Best Ambience
Toronto
Healthy
Toronto
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Avelo offers an "intimate and charming" dining experience with "impeccable service" and "fantastic food." Guests rave about the creative cocktails and plant-based dishes, such as the "truffle mushroom flatbread" and "kimchi crackers." The cozy ambiance, attentive staff, and unique drinks make it a "best kept secret in Toronto."

68 Reviews

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Michael
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service from Eden and David. Will definitely be back
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Kurt
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely experience on every level. The food is fantastic, the service excellent and warm, and the setting is very intimate and charming. It has the feel of a secret refuge. Also, I am an omnivore, not a vegan, but I did not miss my usual fare at all. I was utterly satisfied. Bravo Bar Avelo!
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Nelson
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cocktail bar experience with unique and intentional drinks for everyone. They do everything to their best ability and make a lot of key ingredients in-house. Will definitely be back.
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Alyssa
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time. I tried two amazing cocktails and my friend had wine. We tried the happy hour tapas - the fried mushrooms and empanada. Both were delicious. The staff were extremely friendly, conscious of allergies and fun. Ambiance of the upstairs is a 10/10. It’s so good I am ready to go back again. Eden was an awesome server. And the bartender (Dan?) was 🙌
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Jany
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in the bar upstairs. Amara, our server was polite, professional and attentive. Thank you!
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Deepa
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service at the bar! David and Amara were incredibly friendly and helpful! The vibe was like nothing I have experienced before.
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Anne
Sacramento
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful staff and service. Excellent cocktails and food
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Alex
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic, drink and service were excellent.
Bar AveloResponded on 22 September 2024
Hello Alex, I am very glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us at Bar Avelo! The 18% service charge is added in lieu of a tip and is stated when making a reservation on OpenTable and on our menu. We have this service charge to be able to pay all of our staff livable wages and is our way to combat wage disparity within the hospitality industry.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Great personalised cocktails and good plant based food.
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CassandraB
Toronto
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 18 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful and intimate experience. So happy we chose to come here! Anything with mushrooms is to die for. The truffle mushroom flatbread is insane. We ordered it twice!
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FAQs

Bar Avelo is rated 4.9 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 5 times today

51 St Nicholas St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1W6

Additional information

Cross Street
Located on St. Nicholas street, north of Irwin Ave and south of St Mary St.
Area
Yorkville
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Vegan, Vegetarian / Vegan, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
5-10 minute walk from Bloor-Yonge and Wellesley Subway stations respectively.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Fernando Anrango
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.avelorestaurant.com/bar-avelo/
Phone number
(647) 643-3132
Private party facilities
Bar Avelo is available for private bookings of up to 20 guests. In addition, Avelo Restaurant, downstairs, is also available for up to 20 guests.

Bar Avelo

Make a booking

Additional information

Offers

Happy hour! $29 for 1 food item + 1 drink

Menu

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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