With all the effortless charm of a lively neighbourhood Parisian café, Bar Pompette is that rare kind of place that makes you feel lucky to have discovered it, especially when you manage to score a seat around the classic marble bar top. Since opening in 2021, this spot has been setting the standard for bar service in the city. Just as exceptional is the cocktail list, which features unlikely sounding combinations such as pickle and vermouth (the Cornichon cocktail), or agave mixed with a distillate made from birria stew. These surprising flavours shine through with clarity. Co-owner Hugo Togni leads a pro team that makes even the most esoteric and complex drinks elegant, vibrant and ridiculously easy-drinking. Lately, they’ve been making their own non-alcoholic aperitif from botanicals sourced from Ontario and Quebec.