Small Talk

What is Small Talk? Occupying the former Baby Huey space at 110 Ossington Avenue, Small Talk brings a sultry 1950s-inspired jazz lounge and martini bar to the Trinity Bellwoods strip. Backed by hospitality group Municipal Goods with a culinary program designed by Cheese Boutique master fromager Afrim Pristine, the room is bathed in deep red hues, plush high-top booths, and low amber lighting tailored for late-night lounging. Seating revolves around intimate banquettes, high-tops, and a sleek bar framed by custom murals and vintage finishes.

Small Talk Menu & What to Order The shareable food menu leans into Pristine's specialty pantry, making it a natural stop for grazing before or after dinner elsewhere on the strip. Start with the house bread board—thick slices of sourdough and raisin ciabatta paired with PEI grass-fed whipped butter and Tuscan olive oil finished with aged balsamic and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano—before splitting European charcuterie platters piled with 24-month Italian prosciutto and Hungarian chorizo. Drinkers gravitate toward classic martinis, the house Pornstar Martini, and late-night Mickey bottle service, alongside a bespoke vending machine dispensing mini-bottles of Moët & Chandon.

Know Before You Go Table reservations can be booked directly through the venue's website, which is strongly advised on Friday and Saturday nights when live jazz acts and weekend crowds fill the room. Walk-ins have the best shot at bar seats right at the 5:00 p.m. open or during quieter Monday evening services. For transit, take the 63 Ossington bus or the 501 Queen streetcar to Ossington, avoiding the strip's scarce street parking.