Cocktail bar reached through a curtain at the back of an art gallery.
Cry Baby Gallery is a cocktail bar at 1468 Dundas Street West in Toronto's Brockton neighbourhood, in Ontario, Canada. The bar is reached through a curtain at the back of a working art gallery, which gives the venue a discovery-style entrance and a distinct sense of atmosphere. Visitors first pass through the gallery space before reaching the drinking room. The crowd is typically adult, creative-leaning and neighbourhood-oriented, spanning roughly the twenties to forties, with casual dress the norm. The mood is relaxed and conversation-driven, and music plays as background rather than as a programmed feature. The drinks programme is built around cocktails, which is the specialty listed for the venue, rather than a beer or wine focus. Hours are evenings, and Ontario's last call is 2:00 AM; the specific days and opening times should be confirmed with the venue, since gallery and bar schedules may differ. There is no cover charge. The bar is a small-format venue, so reservations and bottle service are not part of the usual experience, and visitors generally walk in. Prices fall in the mid-range, shown as $$. The Dundas Street West location in Brockton sits in the west end, away from the downtown entertainment core, so it suits visitors who want a neighbourhood setting rather than a club district. Getting there is straightforward by streetcar or bus along Dundas Street West, and taxis or ride-hailing are common for the return trip late at night. Because the entrance runs through an art space, visitors should treat the gallery with the same respect as a regular exhibition, and arriving earlier in the evening can make that easier.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Cover | No cover |
| Hours | Evenings; Ontario last call is 2:00 AM |
| Address | 1468 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, Canada |
Good to know
- Signature
- Cocktails behind a working art gallery
Location
1468 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, Canada
43.6497, -79.4309 View on map
Highlights
- Cocktail bar entered through a curtain at the back of an art gallery
- Brockton location at 1468 Dundas Street West
- Cocktail-focused drinks programme
- No cover charge
Tips for visiting
- Enter through the gallery and look for the curtain at the back to reach the bar.
- Arrive earlier in the evening to browse the gallery before the bar fills.
- Weeknights are typically quieter than Fridays and Saturdays.
- Confirm opening days with the venue, as gallery and bar hours may differ.
- Use streetcar, taxi or ride-hailing for the trip home after last call at 2:00 AM.
When to visit
Weeknight evenings are calmer, while weekends are livelier and busier.
Accessibility
Accessibility is not confirmed; visitors with mobility needs should contact the venue to ask about the entrance and the route through the gallery.
Frequently asked questions
How does a visitor find the bar?
The bar is reached through a curtain at the back of the art gallery at 1468 Dundas Street West.
Is there a cover charge?
No, there is no cover charge.
What is Cry Baby Gallery known for?
It is known for its cocktails and for being a bar hidden behind a working art gallery.
What neighbourhood is it in?
It is in Brockton, in Toronto's west end along Dundas Street West.