Montauk

What is Montauk? Located at 765 Dundas Street West between Bathurst and Manning in Trinity Bellwoods, Montauk is a neighbourhood watering hole inspired by coastal surf-town hangouts. Steered by seasoned Toronto bartender and beverage director Christopher McCrabb, the intimate room pairs warm terracotta lime-washed walls and an acid-stained concrete bar top with vintage checkerboard flooring and banquette seating. It is effortlessly unpretentious, serving as a relaxed sanctuary for industry veterans, low-key dates, and locals who appreciate well-crafted drinks without pretense.

Montauk Menu & What to Order Cocktail craftsmanship leads the way here, anchored by inventive house staples and perfectly executed classics alongside local draft pours and low-intervention wines. The perennial favourite is the Tame Impala—tequila paired with lime, fresh cucumber, chai syrup, and fiery ginger beer—along with house variations on the Brooklyn cocktail and mezcal signatures. While there is no full kitchen, hunger is handled with steamed all-beef hot dogs, vegetarian hot dogs, and a rotating lineup of classic packaged bar snacks.

Know Before You Go Montauk is strictly walk-in friendly with a first-come, first-served policy, making it easy to pop in spontaneously on weeknights or early evenings. Daily happy hour runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with discounted beer, wine, and cocktails, making it a prime pre- or post-dinner stop along the Dundas West corridor. Transit is seamless via the 505 Dundas or 511 Bathurst streetcars, with street parking and a paid lot nearby.