Char No.5 Whisky & Cocktail Lounge
75 Lower Simcoe Street M5J 3A6 Toronto, ON, Canada

Whatever you're looking for; after work drinks with friends and colleagues, a small bite to pass some time, a big party to celebrate a milestone or a chance to learn about whisky from REALLY nice bartenders. We are here for all of it!

Orange zest with your cocktail counts as a daily intake of fruits and vegetables right?

The craft of cocktailing is not only about the taste and texture of the finished product, but it's also about the mixologist's enjoyment. Their tools, including the jigger, are essential. Even down to the smallest details of weight and balance, the feel of the jigger in a bartenders hand builds proficiency when time is of the essence.

The Ghost of Buffalo Bill: Buffalo Trace, Fernet Branca, Amaro Averna, maple syrup, Peychaud’s bitters & orange zest. Smoked to order with hickory wood. Doesn't get much better than this.

There are two types of people in this world: 1) People you want to drink with. 2) People who make you want to drink. Whatever your reason, we are here to help. Your Tuesday (and every other day) is bound to get a whole lot better once you've popped in to say hello.

Orange zest with your cocktail counts as a daily intake of fruits and vegetables right?

The Ghost of Buffalo Bill: Buffalo Trace, Fernet Branca, Amaro Averna, maple syrup, Peychaud’s bitters & orange zest. Smoked to order with hickory wood. Doesn't get much better than this.

You're sitting at your desk. It's 3:45pm and you have just over an hour until sweet sweet freedom. How are you going to make it through? Close your eyes and think of your happy place. Maybe it's that beach in Costa Rica? Maybe it's curled up on your couch in a blanket. This is ours.

Happy hangover day! Feeling so rough you need to order a caesar at a whisky bar? Don't worry - we get it

Deck the halls with cups of whisky! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good (and safe) night!

Thank you everyone for an amazing year here at Char! Our team is taking some well deserved time off over the holidays while we are closed for the week, reopening just in time for New Year's Eve! Make sure to visit us on the 31st to get in those last delicious sips of the decade!

Taste the rainbow!...the whisky rainbow. With 5 feature flights on our everyday menu, we have something for everyone's taste buds to enjoy.

Is there really anything better than a classic cocktail in your hand, good company by your side, and one of the city's best locally sourced charcuterie and cheese boards in front of you? Officially ringing in this holiday season the only way we know how - eating and drinking with the people we love most. Join us! The more the merrier

Whether you enjoy sipping a flavorful Paper Plane, or prefer the subtle tones of an Old Fashioned, we take the craft very seriously. Fresh ingredients, high standards, and passionate bartenders are our specialty.

Top 5 reasons to Sazerac? 1. CC 100% Rye 2. Dillon's Absinthe 3. Peychaud's bitters... 4. Sugar syrup 5. Fresh lemon zest That's actually it. 5 ingredients to keep it simple and delicious for you.