Canada’s Best Bars from Coast to Coast

From the Pacific to the Atlantic, Canada’s finest bars reflect the breadth of the country itself: polished cocktail rooms devoted to the classics, idiosyncratic neighbourhood haunts and ambitious destinations pushing modern mixology forward. What follows is a west-to-east survey of the highest-ranked bar in each of 10 Canadian cities from our Best Bars List.

Humboldt Bar

In Victoria, Humboldt Bar draws inspiration from 19th-century naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt, with inventive cocktails that trace his travels through flavour. Read more here.

The Keefer Bar

Taking home the bronze on our 2026 Best Bars List, Vancouver’s The Keefer Bar explores traditional Chinese medicine through ingredients like bamboo liqueur, motherwort and tofu, all stirred or shaken to perfection. Learn more here.

Missy’s This That

Heading into Alberta, Calgary’s Missy’s This That pairs a no-frills setting with a monumental wine list, cheeky cocktails and rare bottles of Champagne. Read the rest here.

Next of Kin

Not far away, Edmonton’s Next of Kin channels the warmth and groovy cool of a ’70s lounge through nostalgic drinks, mid-century furnishings and a proper hi-fi sound system. Read more about them here.

Pop Wine Bar

In the centre of the country, Saskatoon’s Pop Wine Bar brings the trappings of a Parisienne boîte to the Prairies, complete with caviar, oysters and entrancing natural wines. Read the rest here.

Bar Pompette

Runner up for Canada’s Best Bar 2026, Toronto’s Bar Pompette looks like a charming Parisian café, but its elegant, offbeat cocktails reveal one of the city’s most ambitious drink programs. Check them out here.

Cloakroom

Montreal’s Cloakroom—our No. 1 Best Bar of 2026—has no menu, instead creating bespoke cocktails tailored precisely to each guest. Learn more here.

Jjacques

Nearby, Quebec City’s JJacques moves seamlessly between cocktail bar, oyster bar and restaurant, with magnificent seafood platters and drinks inspired by the golden age of travel. Read about it here.

The Narrows Public House

In Halifax, The Narrows Public House delivers true East Coast hospitality in a restored Victorian home, complete with local cask ale, comfort food and weekend fiddlers. Get to know them here.

Dear Friend Bar

East in Nova Scotia, Dartmouth’s Dear Friend Bar combines the charm of a European café with innovative, culinary-minded cocktails and an abundance of East Coast seafood. Learn more here.