Prequel
5 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/toronto, r/askTO, r/FoodToronto8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Prequel draws recommendations for an upscale, speakeasy-style cocktail outing. A beer drinker found the cocktails memorable and worth the expense, while another patron likes the old-school atmosphere for visiting friends. The reception is not unanimous: one supporter calls it pricey, another finds it a little precious, and a critic considers it overrated and overpriced. A separate visitor prefers a more relaxed bar and criticizes the hidden-door speakeasy concept as derivative and overhyped.
Address
PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY, 1036 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H7, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cocktails, Speakeasy
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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/Pinwurm in r/toronto · Apr 2026
Called it a top-tier speakeasy, a clearly positive endorsement.
- Caveatu/leemky in r/askTO · Dec 2023service
Finds its hidden-door speakeasy concept derivative and overhyped, preferring a more relaxed bar such as La Palette.
- Recommendsu/RHND2020 in r/toronto · Apr 2025ambience
Suggests it for a fancy night out, while noting it can feel a bit precious.
- Recommendsu/darkpyro101 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026ambience
Likes its old-school speakeasy feel and takes out-of-town visitors there.
- Recommendsu/DadTimeRacing in r/toronto · Apr 2025taste
Calls it worth it for an upscale night; cocktails impressed a beer drinker.
- Mixedu/nachosaremyfav in r/toronto · Apr 2025price
Notes it costs more than usual, though they love it.
- Caveatu/TORestaurantManager in r/toronto · Apr 2026price
Disagrees with the enthusiastic recommendation, finding Prequel overrated and overpriced.
- Recommendsu/Any-Excitement-8979 in r/askTO · Sep 2024
Describes it as a nice cocktail spot.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.