Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

Cry Baby Gallery

Cry Baby Gallery is a cocktail and oyster bar secretly hidden behind an art gallery.

Venture past the brightly lit, white gallery through a heavy black curtain to a totally opposite long, dark bar space.

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

A curving bar seating about 14 faces illuminated, round mirrors.

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

A back area with banquettes and seven tables is accented by salvaged warehouse windows.

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

The art doesn't disappear when you cross over to the dark side, though.

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

Reflective wallpaper hides images of people, and bathrooms are entirely covered in work by artists that have exhibited at the gallery.

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

A Golden Sombrero is on the pricier end of things at $16, but apparently it's one of the more popular cocktails here. 

It's easy to see why, with a combination of Tromba Blanco, Amaro del Capo, Cacao Blanc, cinnamon and vanilla bitters that's smoky, sweet and buttery.

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

A gigantic, crystal clear house ice cube melts slowly so the flavours aren't diluted, and glassware with a retro feel is just downright cute.

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

A Pimms Cup ($14) is made with house Pimms, a rye blend, cucumber and lemon. An impressive "bouquet of garnish" consists of berries, cucumber and mint. It's icy and light, but with an unexpected kick thanks to the rye.

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

An espresso martini ($13) is another amped up twist on a classic, with Mount Gay Eclipse rum, Averna, demerera, espresso, and an atomized "fire water"—basically a spicy coffee that gets spritzed into the drink and adds a pleasant note of heat. 

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

Oysters are no buck a shuck deal at $18 for a half dozen and $36 for a dozen, but Pink Ladies from PEI are delightfully sweet and briny.

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

Thoughtful garnishes of a nicely executed house mignonette, earthy house hot sauce and horseradish also add value beyond the usual Tabasco. 

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

The only other (much cheaper) option for food is a $5 mix of spicy olives, onions and pepperoncini. Neither snack option is particularly filling, so either eat before getting here or plan on indulging in only a few cocktails, though food is available until late.

There are also a few wines that start around $12 a glass and a couple local beers on the menu. 

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

Conception and design of Cry Baby was spearheaded by Robert Granicolo (Mother Tongue).

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

The art gallery and bar both open at 7 p.m., though the art gallery can be visited at other times by appointment only.

Cry Baby Gallery Toronto

Photos by

Fareen Karim


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