The Lockhart - Toronto

Stopped at The Lockhart for a birthday drink after dinner and for a Harry Potter lover, this place did not disappoint. For my husband, who's never read a single HP book, the creative drinks were just as big a draw. Both our drinks were garnished with toasted marshmallows and both delicious. Highly recommend the better beer!We had just had dinner, so we didn't eat but the food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. Well worth a stop!

This bar was the primary reason we came to Toronto, and we were not disappointed. We had a great time at trivia night, and we were delighted by the food and drinks. One of the members of our party is a vegan, and she had plenty of options on the menu. Sadly, they were out of the vegan dessert, but service was great, the decor was quirky and fun, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the trivia contest was well done! We recommend The Lockhart highly!

We were visiting from USA and I didn't bother to get the international data which I didn't think would be an issue until we wanted to go to The Lockhart. We wanted to Uber there but weren't sure how we'd get nack to the hotel without data! We went anyway and luckily The Lockhart offers free muggle internet access. Even if they hadn't and we had to walk an hour back to our hotel, it would have been worth it. Not only is this bar inspired by Harry Potter its honestly just a cool intimate place with good drinks (herbology anyone?), good food (order the horntail) , and good service.Things to note: if your there for the first time and going for the HP, find a seat at the bar, it'll give you the best view; no reservations, some come early and be prepared to possibly share a table woth strangers; use the bathroom, even if you don't have to go; the outside isn't what I expected, don't miss it!

YES, it's Harry Potter themed. Yes, there's subtle (and not so subtle) Potter decor. Whether or not you're a fan, it shouldn't matter this is a GREAT place to spend a few hours and your money. If you close your eyes and leave the Potter theme behind, it's a great local bar/pub with some of the friendliest staff brought together under one roof. Let's start with the menu, EXACTLY what you'd expect from the theme, BUT NOT the flavor you'd expect. The buttermilk fried horn tail, buttermilk chicken strips, with an outrageous flavor of sweet pickle and honey mustard sauce is top notch fare! The jerk roasted cauliflower was a favorite, and finished off by a veggie HATER! Yes they have a vegan and vegetarian menu. Now the drinks... The "MIXTRESS OF POTIONS AND ELIXIRS" Shahada will certainly entice you to try more than one of the list of beverages she mixes. The Befuddlement draft is a "sharing cocktail" for some, an XL one drink night for others. A blue freezie tasting, fire ignited, party in a small bucket is something to take pictures of when it's served to your table. Obviously the "Better Beer" is a Potter takeoff but worth it's weight in taste and price! Meaghan and Mia, are two of the most attentive bar people ever! Matthew, has a certain hit on his hands, opening a second site already, but he NEEDS to look into a third spot.. maybe the Detroit/ Windsor area....... PLEASE?????

Awesome unique cocktails, tasty food, amazing service and even a range of fantastic merchandise available!