Bar Pompette

Bar Pompette is a cocktail bar at 607 College Street in Toronto's Little Italy, in Ontario, Canada. It was ranked second in Canada's 50 Best Bars 2026, which places it among the country's most recognised drinking rooms. The venue operates on a walk-in-only basis with no cover charge, so visitors simply arrive and wait for space rather than booking a table. The crowd tends to be adult cocktail enthusiasts, couples and groups of friends, typically in their twenties to forties, and the dress code is casual to smart casual. The atmosphere is intimate and conversation-led, with the drinks as the main draw, and music acts as a backdrop rather than a feature. The programme is cocktail-focused, with an emphasis on carefully constructed drinks rather than a large beer or shots list. Because the bar is highly ranked, interest from both locals and visitors is strong. Hours are evenings, and Ontario's last call is 2:00 AM; the precise opening days and times are best confirmed with the venue. Without reservations, popular evenings can involve a wait at the door, and the best strategy is arriving early or visiting on a weeknight. Bottle service is not a feature of this style of bar. Pricing sits in the mid-range, indicated as $$, though a round of premium cocktails adds up. The College Street location puts the bar close to Little Italy restaurants and other bars such as Bar Raval, which suits an evening that moves between venues. Visitors staying elsewhere in Toronto can reach College Street by streetcar along the College line, and late-night travel afterwards is usually by streetcar, taxi or ride-hailing.