What to order at Bar Mordecai

Must order
The Mordecai Martini, served with house olives.
Editor tip
No reservations; small room fills early on weekends. Closed Sunday-Tuesday.
CuisineCocktail bar
Price$$$
Neighborhoodossington
HoursWed 18:00-00:00, Thu 18:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-02:00
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Must order: The Mordecai Martini, served with house olives.

Tip: No reservations; small room fills early on weekends. Closed Sunday-Tuesday.

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Address: 1272 Dundas Street W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X7

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