Bowie

once you find this place, you won’t be disappointed (through an alley and in the basement). amazing decor and atmosphere! the mac and cheese was to die for! the wine menu is sweet and simple and there are a lot of classic cocktails. the margarita left something to be desired, but every other cocktail/martini was amazing. definitely on the pricier side but a great little bar that i highly recommend!

Discovered a true hidden gem where the entrance belies the beautiful mid-century interior, complete with lit tables and mirrored ceilings. They have cozy booth seating. 10 or so tables inside. Overall Bowie did a great job creating an intimate vibe. Staff were outstanding, adding a personal charm to the top-notch service. The menu offers unique snacks perfect for sharing, complemented by an impressive cocktail selection. A highlight was the bespoke off-menu drink, a testament to their creativity. A must-visit for a memorable evening with great vibes and exceptional service.

On a night out with friends, we were looking for a place to grab some drinks and found Bowie on Google maps. It ended up being one of the highlights of our night! We were a bit confused trying to find the entrance as it's located down an alley at the back of the building and down to the basement level with no signage other than a neon side in the alley. But once you get through the door the interior is beautiful! We were lucky to get a table for 5 even as a walk-in on a Friday night, but we were given a 2 hour seating limit and the bar got busier as the night went on. There was also a DJ in the corner playing tunes throughout the night. What we ordered: - Espresso Martini - Paloma - Lychee Martini Final Thoughts: A hidden gem with great vibes, nice servers, and strong drinks. My friends and I will definitely be back again!

New speakeasy found on Ossington and what a pleasant new addition! Loved their classics and their martini are a must try if you are into those. Some snacks are quite unique and special which you can’t quite find in other places.

Ambiance is good, not a lot seating, not cute drinks like whatsoever, like you’re specialized in drinks but there’s no coffee beans on my espresso martini and that’s criminal, no cocktail napkins, like none that eco friendly things here, 20$ for a drink is insane!!! a random man had to tell me where it was in the middle of some alley way, great decor though, the booths were so cute, good music, good vibes though!!

Friendly service and cute ambiance but that couldn’t save them from the abysmal cocktails that just tasted like syrup.

A must try for great cocktails and bar snacks! I will be back for more. Food/Drink: Bowie Martini - Order this if you love martinis. The alcohol tastes like there was some kind of fat washing. It elevated the texture. Love it and will order again! Pisco Sour - Usually, Pisco is very harsh on the palette, but this cocktail is so well balanced! Order this Combination plate (meat and cheese board) - Order this! A perfect size for two people and paired nicely with our drinks. There was an espresso crusted Ontario hard cheese, a softer and creamier ribboned cheese, a truffle infused cured meat and another cured meat. Unfortunately, I didn't get the names. I suspect the cheese and meat selection change over time. Service: The staff are great all around. Atmosphere: The entrance is down an alley, behind the main Ossington strip. There's a sign. Be on the lookout. The interior is small, warmly light, and cozy. There's bar and table seating available. The bathrooms were clean but a bit wet from previous patrons.

A little hard to find at first, maybe need something else to hint to people that there’s a bar back there. Really cute spot for snapping a nice photo of your drinks. The decor and atmosphere is lovely. Menu is more of a small bites type of thing. The drinks were really nicely made, and the ricotta cicchetti and crab dip were delicious. It was a little awkward getting seated at a two person table and then having to sit on the bench beside my friend as well as other people as they came in. Maybe some tall stools would be helpful so people can be a bit more comfortable. Also whoever the door person was needs to work on their customer service a bit. They weren’t friendly when they seated us and then started spraying the table and wiping it down as we were still there getting ready to leave, it was very awkward and unpleasant to end the experience with. Overall everything was nice enough but the service itself could definitely be a lot better or at least polite enough to not start cleaning while people are still using the area.

On a night out with friends, we were looking for a place to grab some drinks and found Bowie on Google maps. It ended up being one of the highlights of our night! We were a bit confused trying to find the entrance as it's located down an alley at the back of the building and down to the basement level with no signage other than a neon sign in the alley. But once you get through the door the interior is beautiful! We were lucky to get a table for 5 even as a walk-in on a Friday night, but we were given a 2 hour seating limit and the bar got busier as the night went on. There was also a DJ in the corner playing tunes throughout the night. What we ordered: - Espresso Martini - Paloma - Lychee Martini Final Thoughts: A hidden gem with great vibes, nice servers, and strong drinks. My friends and I will definitely be back again!