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Bar Neon
Categories: Restaurants Tapas Bars Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Restaurants Tapas/Small Plates Tapas Bars, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Tapas/Small Plates [Edit]
1226 Bloor St WToronto, ON M6H 1N3
Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
7 reviews for Bar Neon
7 reviews in English
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Review from Quinn R.
Bayfield, ON
3/31/2012
THE VENUE:
Went for a late dinner Thursday March 29. Great atmosphere. Hipster chic. I was over dressed as I wasn't wearing 3 days of facial growth, skinny jeans and a toque. My ultra suede blazer earned me some "who's the square" looks from the patrons. Nothing more than a passing 'one of these things is not like the other' review. At no time did I sense any animosity. I was probably nothing more than a passing curiosity.
The staff/owner/chef are 30 somethings who seem to really like their job. The service was personable, fun and organic. (3 different servers saw to our needs, one of which was the chef)
THE FOOD:
The bacon wrapped dates = orgasm
Profiterole Croque-Monsieur = unique and delicious.
Salted cod bites with aioli = great texture and taste contrast.
Oysters were fresh and expertly shucked with great traditional and tweaked toppings.
The Tosta we had was the duck. It was good but paled when compared to the smaller tapas selections.
All in all definitely worth a trip. If you are over 30 google 'hipster dufus' for style points. -
Review from Chris P.
2/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
I really wanted to like this place but I just can't. I came with a handful of friends on Saturday night just before midnight. The place was packed which seemed to be a good sign. We made our way to the back, ditched our coats and tried to get a drink at the bar.
The guy behind the bar was just standing there so we asked to get some drinks. Apparently this guy was a food guy and not a drinks guy and had just finished closing down the station. No big deal, we moved down and tried to order again. There were people sitting on stools at the bar and because the place was so packed there was no discernible way to get a drink. You sort of just have to reach over the people sitting at the bar and try to get the bartenders attention.
The music was good but it was so packed you couldn't dance if you wanted to. The bathrooms were nice and clean. Just watch out for the ceiling. While many places have low ceilings in the basement I had to fully tilt my head sideways to get down the hall.
Overall I had fun with my friends, but I just don't get the appeal of this place. Maybe it's a different experience earlier in the evening when they're serving food.
February Food-Free Yelping Challenge 5/29 -
Review from Shiona R.
2/1/2012
Ok so when I went with a large group of people we literally filled the place. Drinks seemed to be strong...this could be because I hadn't eaten. As I am eating a GF, carb free diet I found the menu disappointing as there was not really anything I could eat (these days I am happy with a side salad, if need be!)
So yes, I felt like I got super drunk, the cocktail menu looked fantastic.
There is a smoking area out back.
Music was excellent, in our drunken happy state my friends and I sat singing and reminiscing!
I actually like this place, I just need to make sure I eat before I go out! -
Review from Maddie R.
1/13/2012
Great atmosphere, Great service and great food. We ordered the duck confit flat bread with caramelized onion, potato and sage. Quite delicious.
Only odd thing was the soundtrack- N'Sync, Cher, Rob Thomas- very 1999.
Will be back! -
Review from Bloordale M.
Toronto, ON
12/28/2011 1 photo
Sparkly decor. Cheery atmosphere. Delicious bourbon cocktails - Bourbon Negroni y'all! Yummy snacks - I had the mushroom Tosta. The people serving, bartending and cooking did so with a perfect balance of friendliness and care. The music was fantastic and loud enough to enjoy but not so loud to hinder conversation.
A perfect spot to warm up on an icy night. and enjoy the company of good friends
Plus - the toilet floors are paved with pennies! -
Review from Natasha A.
Toronto, ON
Bar Neon is a welcome new addition to the Bloodale Village neighborhood. This little gem has a cool vibe that makes you want to hang out, have a few drinks and some delicious snacks courtesy of the culinary genius of Ivan. The kitchen is more of a cleverly set up counter with everything you need to create the small but tasty selection of tapas on the menu. The staff is friendly and happy to chat and give you all the details on what's good. Truthfully we were enticed by the oysters which got us out on a Wednesday night in the first place and ended up having a couple of drinks and a taste of Ivan's take on a Croque Monsieur which I must say puts any other Croque Monsieur I have ever had to SHAME. It was buttery, creamy, full of texture and complex amazing flavours to make your taste buds dance with joy. The Oysters were fresh, tasty and perfectly shucked which again not many places can pull off, leaving you to rip the oyster off its shell rather than just pouring it in your mouth to enjoy. If we hadn't had dinner already and it wasn't a Wednesday night, we would have stayed all night and enjoyed the rest of the menu which I'm certain is to die for as was everything else we tried. The menu items range from 12-14 except the oysters which are at Market price. While I wouldn't recommend this place for dinner per say, I would say it's an awesome place to go to hang out with some friends, have a few drinks and enjoy the bite size tasters they have to offer. Once again, welcome to the hood, our taste buds are so delighted to have you here. I can't wait to hang out on the patio this summer.
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Review from Val A.
Wallace Emerson, Toronto, ON
12/22/2011 3 Check-ins Here
great little tapas menu including fresh oysters, fantastic
