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Join us and travel to Paris 1890. - PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY, Toronto, ON

PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY

4.6
4.6
396 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Where the story begins…Introducing PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY by Frankie Solarik. Step into this transportive and immersive experiential cocktail bar. Inspired by the apothecaries of the Art Nouveau era of Paris 1890 - 1910.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–2:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (647) 368-6630
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Bookings available for groups up to 12 people for our private "Botanical Room". Email Events@barpreuel.com for more information.

Experiences

  • 8-14 Guests- Large party/ Semi Private event space

    Multiple dates available
    This versatile space features a mix of seating and standing areas, perfect for socializing. Enjoy a ledge for your drinks and small plates, along with three high-top tables and twelve bar chairs. You can easily configure the tables and chairs to suit your gathering—set them up as one long table or arrange them as three separate tables for mingling. For parties over 14 please email events@BarPrequel.com. To reserve this area, a minimum booking of three hours is required, along with a 20% gratuity. All food and beverages will be consolidated into a single bill for easy payment.
    8-14 Guests- Large party/ Semi Private event space photo

What 396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Cocktail Bar

  • Toronto

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Toronto

    Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prequel & Co. Apothecary offers "fantastic service" and a unique Prohibition-era speakeasy vibe with an "immersive atmosphere." While cocktails are a highlight with "amazing" flavors, some find them overly perfumed. The ambiance is intimate and stylish, though noise levels can rise. Despite some service delays, it remains a "highly recommended" spot for memorable celebrations.

396 Reviews
  1. Brittany

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us came for a birthday, and immediately when entering the place we knew we were in for a unique experience. I won’t post any spoilers and just say that they commit to ensuring that the service and atmosphere stand out. We all ordered two drinks each and appetizers. Each drink was delicious, detailed, and had its own special presentation. The food was also great, we were pleasantly surprised with the portions — frites, fried chicken and Brussel sprouts were split between all. Not filling but reasonable. Each staff member serving our table insured to wish the person in our party a happy birthday, which was very kind. A Birthday dessert was also included and was delicious — crème brûlée! The only small critique any of us had with our evening was one person in our party ordered a beer first and when the server came by with the drinks rather than either having it poured for them or pouring it in front of them, handed them the glass and the bottle to pour themselves. We are not fine diners, and this isn’t a level of service we would expect at an average restaurant. However, for how detail oriented, experiential and the cost — this should be done. Let’s not have any guests feeling slighted for wanting to see how their friends’ drinks turn out the first round before trying out a cocktail or spirit. It would definitely NOT prevent us from coming back again! We absolutely loved our experience and only mention this knowing it’s a very small minor detail but this place is all about the details in every regard. Highly recommend and hope to see a seasonal cocktail in future visits!

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  2. Nikki

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a unique and fun experience. All the staff were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. The drinks were delicious and I really enjoyed the passionate creativity behind them. I can’t wait to go back.

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  3. matthew

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was delicious I was amazed by the atmosphere and the drink selection , great cocktails
    PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARYResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Matthew, Thank you for your kind words and such a positive review! We are looking forward to hosting you back soon! Best Regards, Mark Sherman Assistant General Manager

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  4. Mélanie

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At long last, I finally visited PREQUEL & CO APOTHECARY for the first time — and as part of my birthday celebrations, no less! We stopped by after dinner to enjoy a couple of cocktails, all of which were truly unique to us. Round one: Belle Hélène ($24) for me, Notes of the Alchemist ($22) for hubby. Round two: La Muse ($20) for me, Montecristo ($20) for hubby. The care and creativity that went into these cocktails warrants the prices, which are honestly pretty typical in the city (even if the offerings are much less interesting, it seems!) We were curious about the absynthe, knowing they serve it in the traditional style (which we have yet to experience) but decided to save it for a future visit. That said, we saw them serve it to two folks at the bar and it looked like a really neat experience. The traditional ice water dispenser they use is like nothing I've ever seen. On the night we visited, the weather outside was truly frightful (the snow was coming down HARD) but the reception inside was the complete opposite: warm and welcoming from the moment we set foot inside the apothecary, to the moment we slipped out the back door and into an alleyway with some of the most stunning and skillfully executed (and yet somehow totally underrated) graffiti art in the city. The staff are so friendly and deeply knowledgeable about the unique mixology offerings, ready with a recommendation and eager to explain the flavour profiles of the spirits, herbs and techniques used to craft each drink. We didn't order any food but I was treated to the most darling and delicious ramekin of crème brulée — one of the best I've ever enjoyed, hubby agrees wholeheartedly — complete with a candle to blow out to mark my latest revolution around the sun. I couldn't resist bringing the little wax-sealed envelope in which they delivered our bill home with me as a souvenir of our visit to this gem of an establishment. We'll be back!
    PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARYResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Melanie, Thank you for such detailed and kind review! We are extremely delighted to hear that you enjoyed our carefully curated cocktails along with the ambiance that surrounded you throughout the evening! More importantly we are happy to know that you found our team warm and welcoming throughout your experience as we always try to bring the unique touch that sets us apart from other facilities in Toronto. We hope to see you back soon to celebrate more of those special occasions - cheers to the next visit ! Best Regards, Mark Sherman Assistant General Manager

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  5. Colin

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always - Prequel is a perfect cocktail experience. Warm and inviting, with an adventurous sharing menu x
    PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARYResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Colin, Thank you for the kind words and 5-star review! We are always glad to see you and hoping to host you back soon. Cheers to many more visits ahead. Best Regards, Mark Sherman Assistant General Manager

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  6. Victoria

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we had such a wonderful time! The food was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were amazing. The staff went above and beyond—they even surprised us with a little dessert for my husband’s birthday, which was such a thoughtful gesture. We truly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend this place!
    PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARYResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Victoria, Thank you so much for such positive and detailed review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your special occasion along with carefully curated cocktails as well as the food that accompanied them. We always strive towards the highest of standards and looking forward to hosting you back soon for more wonderful occasions! Rest assured your comments will be passed to our team as they will be happy to hear that they made it extra special. Best Regards, Mark Sherman Assistant General Manager

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  7. Dylan

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with my mom who normally doesn’t have cocktails and the bartender custom made one that she loved. Fantastic service!
    PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARYResponded on January 9, 2025
    Dear Dylan, Thank you for such positive and kind review! We always strive towards the highest of standards and delighted to hear that you enjoyed a unique cocktail crafted by our mixologist. Looking forward to hosting you back soon for more memorable experiences! Best Regards, Mark Sherman Assistant General Manager

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  8. Peter

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A place to come back to. Very unique. Pricey but worth it.
    PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARYResponded on January 4, 2025
    Dear Peter, Thank you for your positive review and kind words! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our unique experience and would love to see you back soon! Best Regards, Mark Sherman Assistant General Manager

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  9. Roxanne

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The entrance to Prequel is amazing. It’s like stepping back in time. The bar and seating area are more modern with dark walls and comfortable seating. We ordered 4 cocktails but we didn’t like any of them! The table beside us also didn’t like their drinks. The drinks had perfume or bubble bath flavors that made them literally hard to swallow.
    PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARYResponded on January 4, 2025
    Dear Roxanne, First of all - thank you for the review and critical feedback! We are sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations while you were dining with us. We always strive towards the highest of standards and always searching for ways to improve. We are hoping to see you back soon so we will be able to show you the true Prequel experience with better recommendations that will suite your pallet! Best Regards, Mark Sherman Assistant General Manager

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  10. Brendan

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent but takes a while, even when the restaurant is slow. There was a subtle, pleasant fragrance to the place before it was crowded. Go before 8 if you prefer a quiet environment. It would be nice if they discouraged flash photography and had a minimal dress code to preserve the excellent ambience. There is a wonderful mix of seating options that is inclusive and disability friendly. The service was relaxed and warm, just a bit slow, but that may have been understaffing issues. We had reservations, but it took a while just to get in. The prices were a bit high, but the quality is high. Flavors, temperatures and textures were excellent. The only issue we had was that the bread under the steak tartar was overly firm, but that may have been because we had to wait a long while for silverware. I highly recommend it. The experience made our night.
    PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARYResponded on January 4, 2025
    Dear Brendan, Thank you for your detailed 5-star review! We are excited to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance along with the food and the cocktail menu! We will definitely look into the recommendations as we always strive towards the highest of standards. Looking forward to hosting you back soon! Best Regards, Mark Sherman Assistant General Manager

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PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY is rated 4.6 stars by 396 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY

1036 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H7

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Ossington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–2:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
    (647) 368-6630
  • Private party facilities
    Bookings available for groups up to 12 people for our private "Botanical Room". Email Events@barpreuel.com for more information.
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