Northern Belle

What is Northern Belle? Perched at 913 Dundas Street West just steps from Trinity Bellwoods Park, Northern Belle is an intimate, dimly lit neighbourhood cocktail bar from the team behind Christie Pits stalwart Northwood. The interior leans into a moody aesthetic featuring exposed brick, warm woodwork, flickering candlelight, and dried florals. Seating is cozy and sociable, offering front-row bar stools, small high-top tables, and a breezy street-side patio that fills up fast on balmy evenings.

Northern Belle Menu & What to Order Liquid refreshments are the primary draw here, highlighting thoughtful twists on classic cocktails alongside amaro flights, vermouths, and hard-to-find craft beers. The bourbon- and gentian-laced Southern Belle and the herbal, spiced No Suspenders—made with Goslings rum and Guerra vermouth—are essential orders. The concise food menu caters to grazing with artisanal charcuterie and cheese boards, housemade pickles, and hearty sandwiches.

Know Before You Go Northern Belle operates as a walk-in-only bar, making it a reliable, commitment-free spot for a first date or casual weeknight drinks without needing a reservation. Seating fills quickly after 8:00 p.m. on weekends and on sunny patio afternoons, so arrive early if you are coming with a small group. The bar is easily reached via the 505 Dundas streetcar, and street parking along Dundas West is metered and limited.