Civil Works
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO, r/toronto12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Civil Works at Waterworks draws recommendations as Civil Liberties' sister bar. One commenter likes its more structured, set-menu approach, another enjoyed the menu, and a visitor describes a very enjoyable evening. The praise comes with two reservations: one patron thinks its list ranking is generous, and another prefers Ace Hotel's lobby. These are opinions about the bar, not evidence that the sibling venues offer the same drinks or atmosphere.
Address
Civil Works, 50 Brant St, Toronto, ON M5V 3G9, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Set menu, Cocktails
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/tangmichael88 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026service
Finds Civil Works as impressive as its sister bar, Civil Liberties.
- Recommendsu/VowNyx in r/askTO · Jun 2026
Calls it really cool and a more structured take than its sibling bar.
- Recommendsu/WesternMolasses6344 in r/askTO · Jun 2026
Places it in the second tier, praising the cocktails and creativity, and says they would return.
- Recommendsu/ignobleprotagonist in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026
Thinks Civil Works deserves a higher ranking than Pompette.
- Recommendsu/PlotTwistPizza in r/toronto · Apr 2025
Calls the sister venue from the same team excellent too.
- Recommendsu/sarahahahahahahaha in r/askTO · Jun 2026
Notes it shares owners with Civil Liberties and has also won many awards.
- Caveatu/NBAFAN9000 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026ambience
Prefers a hotel lobby to Civil Works, a mild negative comparison.
- Recommendsu/haoareyoudoing in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026
Calls Civil Works good but thinks its list placement is fairly high.
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- Recommendsu/darkpyro101 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026taste
Says they enjoyed its menu.
- Recommendsu/RHND2020 in r/toronto · Apr 2025
Says they recently had a very enjoyable visit there.
- Recommendsu/Bambooshka in r/toronto · Apr 2025
Seconds someone else's recommendation of this venue.
- Recommendsu/neigetyro in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Passes along an industry pick for Sunday movie nights with martinis; says they haven't attended.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.