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The Garrison, Ossington
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The Garrison

  • 4.3819 reviews
  • $$
  • Closed now

The Garrison is a cozy, intimate indie bar with a lively, artsy atmosphere and a popular back patio. Expect a strong selection of craft beers, creative cocktails, and regular live music or DJ nights — great for late-night hangs and weekend outings. Visit for relaxed conversation, vibrant local acts, and an unpretentious spot to drink and socialize.

Quick answers

The Garrison in short

When is The Garrison open?

Mon–Tue 6 PM–2:45 AM; Wed 6–10:45 PM; Thu–Sun 6 PM–2:45 AM.

When is the best time to visit The Garrison?

It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is The Garrison indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does The Garrison cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is The Garrison?

1197 Dundas St W,Toronto, ON M6J 1X3,Canada.

Right now · 4:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 6 pm.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
monday
6 PM–2:45 AM
tuesday
6 PM–2:45 AM
wednesday
6–10:45 PM
thursday
6 PM–2:45 AM
friday
6 PM–2:45 AM
saturday
6 PM–2:45 AM
sundayToday
6 PM–2:45 AM

Where and how

  1. 1 The Garrison
  2. 2 The Painted Lady · 2 min
  3. 3 The Dakota Tavern · 2 min
  4. 4 Central Restaurants · 5 min
  5. 5 Fred Hamilton Park and Playground · 7 min
1197 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X3, Canada(opens the map)DirectionsTo OssingtonCall+14165199439Websitegarrisontoronto.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.3from 819 reviews

Known for

  • Late night
  • Weekend outings
  • Date night
  • Live music
  • Great beer selection
  • Outdoor seating

The feel

  • Cozy
  • Lively
  • Intimate
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Groups
  • University students

What people say

I actually can't. Servers, really decent. But having a party host that has zero attenuation for customers. Really nice, impactful people that brought 30 people to your venue could not get 1 song played. Millennias and customer service. Keep working the South end team.
Sean Coates
Really cool venue. The staff were pretty rad too!
Cody Angus

Around Ossington

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 5 pm. Jacket from 5 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketFrom 5 pm
  • Light layerUntil 5 pm

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.