Bistro 422

244 reviews

422 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T3, Canada

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Bistro 422 is a Bar located at 422 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T3, Canada. It has received 244 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

Monday5PM-2AM
Tuesday5PM-2AM
Wednesday5PM-2AM
Thursday5PM-2AM
Friday5PM-2AM
Saturday5PM-2AM
SundayClosed

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  • The address of Bistro 422: 422 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T3, Canada

  • Bistro 422 has 4.3 stars from 244 reviews

  • Bar

  • "Just a nice simple bar"

    "Drinks were extremely cheap, food was decent and came out reasonably quickly, smiles and hospitality was non-existent"

    "The drinks are cheap, but this was literally the worst service I have had in ten years in Toronto"

    "Dangerously fun! Prices are a total throw back at this dive bar with pitchers and shots at the lowest prices I've seen in the city"

    "bistro is bestro"

Reviews

  • Scotty F

Just a nice simple bar. The house beer is cheap, delicious, and refreshing. I have a bit of an obsession with the beast burger that's featured here. The burger is a good size and has both jalapenos and pulled pork. It sounds like it's too busy, but the portions are done right, and the sweetness of the pulled pork is balanced by the jalapenos. There's always some sort of sporting event on the TV's and more sitting on a back patio. Come get the beast burger! You won't regret it

  • Andrew Kim

Drinks were extremely cheap, food was decent and came out reasonably quickly, smiles and hospitality was non-existent. There are pros and cons which averages the rating to a 3 star, but if you don't mind the few cons, it's hell of a good place to drink. Just an fyi, their "medium" wing sauce is actually sweet and sour sauce. They're not bad as its own thing, but I'm just saving you the disappointment caused by the misleading description.

  • Dustyn Wales

The drinks are cheap, but this was literally the worst service I have had in ten years in Toronto. It got so bad that I asked the waiter if he was just trying not to get a tip and his response was "what do you think?". Not sure if he had an issue with the fact that he was serving a party of 2/3 gay men, but I will never be going back. The cheap drinks are worth being treated like you are a burden the to staff.

  • Mark Fletcher

Dangerously fun! Prices are a total throw back at this dive bar with pitchers and shots at the lowest prices I've seen in the city. The staff are super friendly and it's a very unstuffy crowd which is welcome. The venue itself is a bit rough around the edges but that's to be expected for their offerings. The only complaint is how hungover I was the next day.

  • Jay M

bistro is bestro. pitchers of long Island, ice cold moosehead bottles, and 18+ photo hunt games on megatouch. if you can't have fun with your friends in this atmosphere... ya ya ya. on some real talk though the prices are wicked reasonable, there's a back patio and nobody is acting like an overpriced clown. great souvenir t-shirts when in stock as well!

  • Emi B

Great grungy dive bar to have cheap drinks and food… the cheesy garlic bread and poutine went crazy The patio was really nice and warm plus the staff were amazing and full of character. Def coming back
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes
Garlic Cheese Bread, Long Island Iced Tea Mini Pitcher

  • JISOO CHOI

I went to this place today, just hour ago It was good but I want to say, you don’t need to expectation about here. It was located College street so location was good. And they have a patio so you can drink at the patio. But wings,,,I think I hope you can try wing only Wednesday cuz that day they offered 1/2price.

  • Sean

This is probably my least favourite bar I've ever been to, in 5 years of living in Toronto. The staff is rude and inattentive. It's also incredibly dirty and just not a good time. The drinks are cheap, yes, but I would rather pay the extra dollar for decent service and somewhere that isn't gross.

  • David Balfour

Lonely little well priced bar down some stairs. Had waiter service and he was a pleasant chap. Multiple sports on the televisions. I had a selection of beer and all was nice. We didn't have any food but what was served looked nice. We will be back again when in the area for more food and drinks.

  • Sophie Giorno

The service is terrible. It's a running joke for people who have been coming here for years! I love it though. Pitchers of mixed drinks and pina coladas are my fave. They have a secret little back patio thats always full in the summer. Its one of my favourite "dive" bars in the city.

  • Snankz

I love it, great atmosphere and drinks. Great deals on different days of the week. No loud music means you can talk without having to shout. If you like to drink beer and chat this is the place, very friendly customers and the actual barista is a very great person.

  • K K

Oh the nights ive had here, this is the joint where all my stories about how me and my buddies "went for a few beers" start. This is an honest to god local gem of a dive. Cheap beer, great folks, many drunken arguments about the merits or flaws of communism.

  • Taleeyah Painter

Worst bar I’ve ever been too. The older gentleman running the place was rude and had no manners. They didn’t even have actual drinks. I wish I could rate -100 stars because I DEFINITELY would. The drinks might be cheap but you pay for what you get. :( BOO

  • justin edward

The back patio is amazing, the place is very easy going and the staff are very interesting to talk to. I'm not sure what's in their house beer but I keep coming back after all these years. A unique experience unlike any other bar in the core.

  • Alex Murudumbay

The waitress working last night was extremely rude. I got there waaaaay after my brother and his friends and she was rude to me instantly. I was very sober and nice to her. I understand she was frustrated because my brother was being loud,

  • Georgia Woods

I usually really love this place, been coming here for years with friends. My experience last night was severely soured by the waitress working. We came in about midnight, the first thing we asked was if the heated patio was open, she

  • Colin Russell

One of my go to spots downtown! It’s a great place to get a few reasonably priced drinks and food (fries supreme are my fave). They have mixed drink pitchers - you must try this Killer Kool-Aid. Their back patio is great too

  • Graeme Luey

Cheap drinks, basic food. It is what it is. The owners are surly, or maybe not, you can never really tell. Maybe it's just an act to keep out the hooligans. Great trivia nights, and daily specials. Also a good back patio.

  • cam

Cool dive bar that has great prices for some cheeky beer on the weekend. Sometimes you get a little attitude but it's all good when you and your buddies are a being drunk goofballs at midnight

  • Sofia Ahmed

I absolutely love this place, it's one of the best dive bars in town. It's not too loud, the drinks are incredibly affordable, the back patio is very cute, and the bar tenders are awesome!

  • Doug Russell

Bar is a great spot for the end of the night to grab a few pitchers with a close knit group of friends. Not recommended if you are in an upbeat mood, it is more a mellow, tone down haven

  • Derek May

Low-key, no-nonsense option for cheap beer and food in pub setting. I've been coming here for decades, and it hasn't changed much. It was great 20 years ago and it's still great today.

  • Robin Hall

Amazing place close to the heart of the city. The owner is incredibly friendly and the drinks are impossinly cheap. Burgers are thick and juicy and the clients are all fairly nice.

  • Itchy Joey

Cheap drinks! But seriously, this place has incredibly cheap drinks, and they're not bad either. Add in the fun venue and upbeat music and you have yourself a fun night ahead.

  • Dave Chopra

Fun place, cheap food & drinks. Pitcher of drinks with 4 oz booze for $14 with taxes. My favorite Longisland ice tea & Sangria. Best Burgers I ever had.Tuesday half price.

  • Jade Williams

Server couldn't serve us food bc the chef left. In between serving us, he took several smoke breaks, charged us for things we didn't get and just wasn't great overall.

  • John Hsu

Cheapest drinks in Toronto. Pitchers of my favourite drink for 15$? Absolute steal
Price per person
$20–30
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Mon Reddy

Extremely easy on the pocket, with a fun atmosphere. Bar eats, and easy drinks. Mojito had a bit too much cream de menthe for my taste, but we survived.

  • Ri C

Went on a Sunday evening and the man who was serving us was just extremely rude FOR NO REASON explains why they had no customers when we went in and up.

  • Tyla Bolte

One of my favorite bars in Toronto. I highly recommend this place for their inexpensive drinks and drink specials. Also, the bar staff are amazing! ❤️

  • Juice Jefferson

Went on a Saturday night for my birthday. Music was amazing..it was just too crowded for me. There was hardly any room to get to the bar for drinks.

  • Anecleat Vaz

I ordered hot chicken wings and fries .. The wings were tasteless and dry.. Great place for cheap booze, however the food can definitely be better

  • Eric Robinson

Awesome dive bar with food that's better than your average pub food. Staff are fun, and playfully rude at times. Been going for almost 20 years!

  • Emy Stantcheva

If you’re from Toronto, this place is home. Amazing drink prices, good pub food, and if ya get treated badly, stop acting like a scrub …

  • Remy Perrin

The ultimate TO classic. This is a bar infamously well known to those who grew up downtown and is unassuming, inexpensive, and always fun.

  • Matthew Pellerin

Reasonably priced food & drinks & a cozy heated back patio that feels like you're at a friends house - which I'd say is a great feeling.

  • Catarina Oates

Not great drinks and staff argued when we said we were double charged. We were the only people there should have been a tip to not stay.

  • Edward Trejo

Lower your expectations and enjoy your free side of attitude. You will love the cheap prices. Great dive bar to hang out and drink.

  • Luke Baltus

Cheap drinks, cheap food, great patio. If you're expecting something nice, go somewhere else. Exactly what a dive bar should be.

  • Ricardo Ribeiro

Easy, laid back, cheap drinks, great food. Ask if Erik is in the kitchen, if so go off menu and ask for the tex mex burger!

  • Graham Copestake

The bartender burger, Mike, and Matt are great lads. Highly recommend this place to everyone that likes a cool atmosphere

  • Sezo E

Worst bar ever the older guy and another dude working together to drug peoples drinks be careful when coming in here

  • H San

Came here for years in Uni, 16 years later it's the first bar I went to visit in TO. Best place and 32oz. Pitchers

  • Deborah Federico

These folk have been dear to my heart for 30 years . . .a very established pub dedicated to customer appreciation!

  • DIY Vacation

Ideally, don’t go here and go somewhere else. I question whether it’s sanitary and the staff are not friendly.

  • Tyler Wiechert

Despite the feeling of walking into a grease sauna, we got pretty buzzed with only 15 bucks. A+ in my books

  • Steppin Fella

Great bar to hit with some friends, amazing pitchers and just good atmosphere. You'll like it I promise.

  • Chelsea Almeida

Drinks were really cheap and the food was great. I was also impressed by their veg and vegan options!

  • Andrew Wilson

Classic Toronto dive bar with plenty of drink specials, fun vibes, and a (small) but lively patio.

  • C Alexander (yorksgiftworld)

One of the best bars in the area. Have been going here almost 15 years and it's still the same!

  • adam thom

Cheap pitchers make this a go to spot. Area to sit in the back is nice too. On the small side.

  • Ayesha Adamjee

Great for cheap drinks but the service is forever lacking and the kitchen is usually limited

  • Robert Baidoc

Good inexpensive option for having drinks out with friends. Go for their personal pitchers.

  • Jin Zheng

Great vibes and really cheap drinks
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jackie Moore

the price of mini pitchers is always right. The staff are friendly - a great dive bar

  • Cord Allman

Very good, great staff! Great spot for cheap drinks downtown Toronto. Very home vibe.

  • Jason Blackthorn

A solid, reliable little pub. I don't think it's changed much over the past 25 years.

  • lady bug

Been coming here for a long time, never disappoints. Mojito pitchers are bomb …

  • Alfred Omega

Love this spot cheap drinks-pitchers and a great atmosphere for pre game or after

  • Drew Doak

A bit of a dive, but great patio and super cheap food and drinks. Would go again

  • Brandon Ha

If your aim is a pitcher of alcohol, it's cheap and tasty here. Would come back!

  • tristan hurley

Great deal on $11 pitchers of sangrias. This might be my new Wednesday hangout!

  • Asieldv Dominguez

excellent place. except for a girl who works there who is always in a bad mood

  • Ahrah Kim

Cheap beers and food. Not a big place but good enough to chill with friends.

  • Andrew Agnew-Iler

The classic and best dive bar with cheap drinks and surprisingly good food!

  • Josh pryor

Best bar in the city for my money - Cheap mini pitchers, good outside patio

  • Elona Bregasi

Cheap drinks, great to sit down and catch up with friends late at night!!

  • Christina G

Yummy nachos, cheap drinks (for Toronto) and friendly service from Erik!

  • V Matte

very cozy bar, the staff was extremely nice would love to come back here

  • Charis Walker

The cutest spot on college. Service is great and the menu is cheap!

  • Zach

Good little dive with good drink prices. Wings weren't bad either.

  • Mithila Choudhury

Awesome service, amazing prices, great place for casual drinks :)

  • Zachary Ajudah

Really good place for cheap booz and unique atmosphere/ service.

  • James M

Cheap beer, good drink deals, nice covered patio. A classic.

  • Dylon Feyen

Good drinks with an awesome staff. Nice place to close out.

  • M G

Good prices for beer. Great price for a pitcher of mojito.

  • Saahir Kapasi

Great place to get some great drinks. Highly recommend.

  • Caitlin Kinnear

Just a great, cheap, super friendly place for a pitcher

  • Prajakta Gosavi

I liked the cozy and casual vibe. Good for students.

  • Brian Ribeiro

Great bar for a good time! Good food and good beer!

  • McKenzie Mitchell

Bartenders a really nice guy, super cheap drinks!

  • David Mathurin

Cheap drinks, college crowd. Get what you pay for

  • Daniel Antflek

Very relaxed spot for after-work drinks and eats

  • Frédrik Larivière

Bad food, bad drinks, bad service.. it's cheap!

  • Alex Paterson

Can't believe it's still there, but glad it is!

  • Jasmin

Service was garbage. Manager was super creepy.

  • Paul Buencamino

Great drink prices. Decent food. Ok service.

  • Meghan D

Cheapest spot in Toronto and great service!

  • Ted Reynolds

Burger keep slinging cheap beer you rock.

  • Francesco Craparotta

Cheap drinks, great food, awesome patio!

  • Tariq Khan

Great food and great (and cheap) drinks!

  • Gregory Collins

Alcohol is Cheap the burgers taste funny

  • Jack Ackman

Remember the show 'Cheers'? Nuff said.

  • Kelsey King

Super cheap here with great service.

  • lobsang lhadon

Cozy vibe. Cheap and good drinks.

  • Samantha D

Decent food and prices are good.

  • Jessica Ransford

Great prices and amazing staff!

  • Natasha Barsalo

A fun place with cheap drinks

  • Jessica Wu

Nice comfortable divey joint.

  • Cheddar C

Bistro feels like home …

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