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At Civil Works, thematic cocktail menus unfold like curatorial projects—the current program traces Toronto's Garment District through drinks named after its history and served on fabric swatches sourced from nearby mills. The ambition never curdles into pretension; a mad-scientist spirit animates even the Jell-O shots, each one a small experiment in flavor and concept.
- 50 Best
- 2025 · Best Cocktail Menu Award
- 2026 · #29 · North America's 50 Best Bars
- Spirited Awards
- 2026 · Top 10 Nominee · International Bartender of the Year · Elise Hanson
- 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best International Cocktail Bar – Canada
- 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best International Bar Team – Canada
- 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best New International Cocktail Bar – Canada
- Foodism
- 2024 · Mixology Icon · ICON Awards · Élise Hanson
- Canada's 100 Best
- 2026 · #16 · Best Bars
- 50 Best 2025 · Best Cocktail Menu Award
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Top 10 Nominee · International Bartender of the Year · Elise Hanson
- 50 Best 2026 · #29 · North America's 50 Best Bars