Danu Social House in Toronto

1237 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L4, Canada

★★★★★
(103 reviews)
Categories: Bar
Website
danusocialhouse.ca
Address
1237 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L4, Canada
Plus Code
JHR9+MV Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
4 PM–12 AM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4 PM–12 AM
Thursday
4 PM–12 AM
Friday
4 PM–2 AM
Saturday
2 PM–2 AM
Sunday
4–10 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Food Food at bar Spirits Wine
Dining options
Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

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Reviews

4.9
★★★★★
103 reviews

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★★★★★
November 21, 2024

The best bar in the world. Good food, good company, good drinks. Anyone can become a friend here

★★★★★
November 14, 2024

Fantastic local spot for lovingly crafted drinks and food. If you’re looking to play clever games and be engaged in a amusing and informative conversation this is the place you seek

★★★★★
November 13, 2024

Charming! So warm and welcoming, and a really delightful menu. Hidden little gem, can't wait to go back!

★★★★★
May 10, 2024

Absolute gem of a place - the vibes are so wonderful. Lots of little details around, stained glass windows, TONS of books. Prices are very very reasonable and the service is super friendly.

★★★★
January 7, 2024

Service was spectacular. Loved that they played funk music. The beer selections were great (though no sours). Super creative cocktails. Books, chess, and boardgames. The place felt familiar. Just missing better seating.

★★★★★
September 24, 2023

I have nothing bad to say about this place. Danu has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a quiet spot to read or write, or for a gathering place with friends and family, or meeting new people to share ideas. If you can, support their Patreon to help keep Danu an open and accessible locally owned "third place" for everybody!!

★★★★★
June 26, 2023

Excellent chill and welcoming bar. The bar itself, the wood, is exquisitely hand-crafted and worth a look in-itself. Groovy couple who run karaoke night the first Thurs of every month—very approachable friendly folks.

★★★★★
March 5, 2023

Had a lovely time here. I would highly recommend a visit by yourself or with your friends and not be afraid to immerse yourself there since it’s set in a way to have a lot of great chats. The cocktails are amazing - more specifically the Golden Horseshoe - it was just so well done and very smooth.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Meredith always delivers. Queen 10/10 amazing place with amazing vibes and amazing drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

An awesome place to kick back for a casual drink. Bring your book if you want or borrow one from their library

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Excellent craft cocktails, cozy ambiance, and great library!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Such a great space and vibe! The cocktails were absolutely incredible. Highly recommend

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great cocktails and an amazingly curated little shelf of boardgames!! UPDATE: they now have sandwiches. I had the Monty cubano and it was stellar. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Amazing atmosphere, super friendly host, planning on coming back for D&D

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Surprisingly good cocktail!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Dont let the name fool you, this i s a chess bar. I asked the server for a double rye and coke, and she asked me for my Elo??? I lied and said 1500, drink was nice F i v e S t a r s Kid-friendliness: Hope you kid can play chess, rated 700 or higher ideally.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Excellent staff and excellent drinks! Try whatever your bartender recommends and be amazed! Great events too!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Lovely social space. Welcoming and laid back. Perfect to enjoy hobbies, read books, or just chat

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

The vibes were immaculate 11/10 recommend Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp in and its 1 level Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Good place to grab a drink in an evening. Not a lot of food options but the drinks menu is decent and the service is great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Such great events and cocktails! Great atmosphere!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Great vibe, and staff and locals are A++ company

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

great place! nice, chill vibes. good music.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is an absolute gem of a place. Great vibe, perfect drinks, friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place to attend interesting events or just have a chill drink. Or go in the day and work, the coffee is great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great atmosphere, music and crowd!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best place Ive ever been in my entire life

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice place, easy going, great crowd, good beer selection, friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice chill place to go to. Positive environment.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Gorgeous bar with friendly people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great popup food events and chill bar with lots of options.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

10/10 - and it s a free public library Wheelchair accessibility: Great for wheelchairs! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Incredibly friendly vibe, the kind of place where you can just meet new people - so rare these days. The cocktail menu is outstanding, but what really blew me away was the NA/mocktail menu - they take their mocktails seriously, and theyre INCREDIBLE. Best mocktail menu in the city!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Arjan made some delicious cocktails and the vibe was welcoming and chill. With the large selection of books and friendly clientele and bartenders, this can be a great neighbourhood spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cool spot for a drink

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Warm, welcoming vibe; great staff and enthusiastic, caring proprietor; tasty, interesting cocktails and snacks; accessible in all senses of the word (to those using mobility aids, to the oppressed, to the socially anxious, to users of public transit) whats not to like? Full disclosure: the owner is my nephew, but Id really love this place anyway. Find out for yourself!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just wonderful! Scott killed it, the drinks, people and atmosphere were amazing, and I called 3 days after my visit to see if they found something I lost and they have it :) Thank you guys!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cool vibe, has a full library in house with books if you like to read with a drink. The space is extremely welcoming to all walks of life and is a friendly place to spend a night! They also offer a great selection of Spirits and Mixed Drinks with pop up s featuring bar tenders from across Toronto s Bar scene regularly Edit: Would like to note Danu runs seasonal drink menus, so this image is no longer accurate!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

An incredible place with a great feeling of community in Toronto Cant wait to be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great space with fun events and good people working there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Hosted our small event at Danus and had a fantastic time all around. Everyone loved the creative drink menu, especially the fun non-alc options. Overall a nice, warm, inviting space on Queen west for a get-together or pop-in to check out the nightly cool events. We loved our bartender, Scott who really helped us out with setting up music and mics and just being a total hero. Cant wait to come back. #LongLiveDanu

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Its rare to walk into a bar and instantly feel relaxed and at ease, but that is exactly the feeling at Danu. It instantly feels familiar and comfortable, while hosting events that open you up to new ideas and new experiences. I have been coming to Danu since it opened and find myself meeting new people and having great conversations I wouldnt have expected every time I go. Its really awesome to walk into a space that puts my social anxiety to rest and lets me have organic conversation with new people. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a very small small step to get into the bar, but they have a ramp you can use to get in if needed. The inside is intentionally designed to be an accessible space with a fully accessible washroom on the main level and space for a wheelchair to pass through the bar.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I was here with a group of friends the other day and I had a wonderful time here. Great atmosphere and the bartender was fantastic. If you are a fan of whisky sours do yourself a favour and check this place out.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great place to meet new people. Intresting concept with some solid drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Absolutely amazing bartender and vibe - must stop new bar on the block!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Gorgeous space and loved the drinks. A really great community vibe.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great drinks and very warm, welcoming vibes. Would definitely go back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

New favourite spot with a really interesting vibe. Bookshelves at the back and vines on the ceiling.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great bar! Love the vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

My new favourite spot in Parkdale! I love how community-oriented this place is it feels less like a bar and more like a cozy house party. Except this house has floor-to-ceiling bookcases and vines growing along the ceiling. I was never really into cocktails before, but Danu might convert me!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Absolutely wonderful vibes and great cocktails

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing place !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I had some delicious cocktails! It was such a lovely evening - great friendly bartenders, great board game selection and lots of interesting reads too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very welcoming space! Shanon made the special drink I requested (Aperol Royal), and Arjen got some really delicious samosas going in the deep fryer. If you read my reviews, you know I am very picky! I am very happy to report that these samosas were PERFECT! They were crunchy and flaky (dont you often encounter oily, soggy ones?) The filling wasnt spicy, but they were served with a spicy and a tamarind sauce, so that would satisfy the spice lovers. Both folks at the helm were very kind and friendly. Will certainly be back, and I hope they add a few more simple bites to the menu, so one can stay there to eat. Very nice patio outside, where you can enjoy people watching in one of the citys busiest streets. Next time, I will take pics.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great vibe, good drinks, very relaxed. Had a nice night with friends.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

One of a kind bar with a vision you can really get behind. Theres just nowhere like it! I havent been to a bar that aligns more with real values. Love it!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Good vibes, love the books! The owner is super nice, spent half the night chatting and showing us delicious drinks. Plus anywhere with leaves on the ceiling and fairy lights gets my vote!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great bar that feels cozy and intimate but also suited for larger hangouts. Its got a wide selection of drinks and the space is beautiful. The well-curated library and games are a bonus.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent location for community events in Parkdale. They have storytelling, games nights, and art and are looking to act as a third space for activists and organizers. Super friendly staff. Love it here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent space that thoughtfully designed to facilitate conversations with people you otherwise might not interact with. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable but most importantly, they know how to make a mean cocktail. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Love the events and care+creativity that goes into the drinks!