Cocktail bars in Waterloo

If cocktails are the plan in Waterloo, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. When in doubt, call ahead. Waterloo spots tend to keep their own hours.

Cocktail bars in Waterloo

Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Waterloo, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.

All Bar One Waterloo

★ 4.5 · 6,916 reviews · 1-3 Chicheley St, Greater, London SE1 7PY, UK · Moderate

Slug & Lettuce - Waterloo

★ 4.3 · 5,722 reviews · 5 Chicheley St, London SE1 7PY, UK · Moderate

The Grand Trunk Saloon

★ 4.6 · 1,548 reviews · 87 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1X2, Canada · Moderate

The Archduke

★ 4.3 · 1,387 reviews · Concert Hall Approach, London SE1 8XU, UK · Moderate

White Rabbit

★ 4.4 · 1,197 reviews · 47 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 2W9, Canada · Moderate

Loloan Lobby Bar

★ 4.5 · 691 reviews · 14 Princess St W #509, Waterloo, ON N2L 2X8, Canada

The Prohibition Warehouse

★ 4.1 · 400 reviews · 56 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 2X1, Canada · Moderate

Sugar Run

★ 4.7 · 338 reviews · 33 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON N2G 1V8, Canada · Moderate

1858 Caesar Bar Waterloo

★ 4.7 · 215 reviews · 90 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 2X4, Canada · Moderate

LaLa Social House

★ 4.3 · 166 reviews · 181 King St S, Waterloo, ON N2J 0E7, Canada

Millie's Cocktails

★ 5.0 · 54 reviews · 15515 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110, USA · Moderate

B55 bar and grill

★ 4.7 · 38 reviews · 55 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON N2V 0C6, Canada · Moderate

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Drinking cocktails in Waterloo

The best seat in any cocktail bar in Waterloo is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
Cocktail prices in Waterloo vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.

About Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (coordinates 43.46, -80.52, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

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More cocktail bars nearby

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Common questions

Where do these Waterloo cocktail bar listings come from?

Google Places listings for Waterloo with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.

What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Waterloo?

Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.

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