Bar Hop

Great local spot with even better service. Always a friendly greeting and the best Cauliflower Bites around.

Overall: 3.5/5

Every Monday and Tuesday, Bar Hop offers buck-a-shuck oysters with the purchase of an alcoholic beverage. The drinks were just okay (I'm typically not a beer person), but our group was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food as we were expecting sub-par bar food.

We ordered the Bone Marrow Poutine, Cauliflower Bites (tossed in honey gochujang sauce), Chicken Liver Parfait (with beer jelly), and Wonton Nachos (topped with bulgogi beef, cucumber kimchi, sriracha mayo, bulldog sauce, and scallions + sesame seeds). The Asian twist gave these dishes a lot more flavour, with extra points for the uniqueness of the dishes. The poutine was perfectly greasy and smothered with cheese curds and gravy - exactly how you want it. We ordered a few dozen oysters for the table which tasted fresh. On the side, we ordered breaded pickles and the empanadas which were a special. Service and interior is what you would expect from a bar.

BarHop is a great place for bites and drinks! We tried their general tao califlower bites, bone marrow poutine, and braised beef pot pie.

I enjoyed the califlower bites a lot more than I expected - the sauce paired well and it was cooked perfectly, so they weren't too hard but also weren't mushy.
I do like myself the occasional bone marrow but found it a bit too heavy on top of the poutine! As seperate items they were amazing, but only go for this if you're looking for a very hearty meal!
The pot pie was also good and I appreciated the salad to balance all the other dishes.

I didn't try their drinks but their menu is very extensive - this would be the perfect place for happy hour!

Darlene, Gord and I had supper at Bar Hop on King Street W yesterday.

I had a Bacon Burger (single 4oz beef brisket patty topped with double smoked bacon, pickles and 90s sauce and served on a Martins potato bun).

Gord had an OG Cheeseburger (single 4oz beef brisket patty topped with shredded lettuce, aged cheddar, caramelized onions, pickles and mustard and served on a Martins potato bun).

Darlene had a Where's The Beef? (single 4oz Beyond Meat patty topped with shredded lettuce, dairy-free cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard and served on a Martins potato bun).

All were very good!

Sky was friendly and helpful and took good care of us).

I had the Pesto Riciotta Gnocchi. I wanted it as soon as I saw it on the menu. And I was rewarded with a delicious mix of house made pesto, blistered tomatoes with lemon ricotta on top. The Nashville Chicken Sandwich was also popular with my companions. Service was timely and friendly. Music was a bit loud to talk to anyone but those sitting next to you. All in all, good experience.

Bar Hop has a couple of locations, strangely I'd never been to this one despite living beside it for years. Well I finally went, and was not disappointed! The bar had great vibes, service, and music - perfect for a hangout with friends. Their beer selection is incredible, with some very rare beers that I'd been scouring the city for. Food is pretty good all around, and they have some solid wings / burgers / apps. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

A cozy place, small but chill, not too loud. They have quite a few beer options, and some good wine selections too. Can be a good choice if you are looking for a simple drinking spot with friends around King West.

Wings were delicious. The gravy on the poutine was amazing. The service was great. Staff was friendly. And the best thing was the playlist. It's a good vibe for sure.

Bar Hop is a very nice location for some pre-drinking. They have a very nice selection of beers on tap. They also have a very nice liquor selection. I had a Saison beer which was deliciously refreshing. I also had Mezcal Amores Verde Momento which was excellent. The bar tender was very friendly and well versed on beers and liqueurs.

This place has changed its menu and has soooo many options now. It was hard for me to choose! I started with the spicy margarita which was super delicious and refreshing. The downfall is the gnocchi poutine, which was just bland and weird to be honest. I think the server was surprised when I ordered it and now I know why.. I heard the burgers are good and would recommend trying that.