Short Turn

Stopped by for a couple of drinks and it was an okay experience overall, but not one that really motivates me to return anytime soon. I had the Chinatown Special cocktail and it was fine, though it missed the mark for me. When I order a cocktail, I usually look for balance and a sense of intention, where the flavours and texture come together in a way that feels harmonious and easy to drink. I didn’t quite get that here. The ginger came through very strongly and felt overdone, which made the drink taste heavy rather than refreshing. It would have been interesting to lean more into the savoury notes from the other ingredients to balance it out, but as it was, it was unpleasant for me.

I ordered fries to go along with the drink, partly to offset it. I don’t recall the menu mentioning that they were thick cut, so that was a bit of a letdown since I was expecting thinner fries. While they were crispy on the outside, the centres had an odd texture that felt off to me, almost like you could tell they had been frozen at some point, which affected the structure of the potato. They were also on the dryer side so the ketchup definitely helped. Overall, nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out enough to make me want to come back.

The place is smaller and we were seated at this long bench where you have a small table between two people and you sit beside each other. I think this would have been fine if the rest of the experience with the food and drinks were better. It’s an interesting experience looking at the bar right in front of you though for the time you’re there.

Cute- restaurant
Amazing take on food
Burger, omelette, pancake smear dish and sausage dishes were excellent!
Def be back.
Cocktails spicy marg! Fabulous!

I promise the food is just as good as it sounds on the menu.

The cod pasta dish was so creamy and flavourful. The broccoli Caesar is tough to not inhale. My favourite by far was the mushroom shawarma. That was unbelievable and I’m still thinking about it.

The space is really tight and I feel like really ideal for groups of 2. 4 of us were at a table and it was really uncomfortable.

I will definitely be back and I’ll be trying 416 snack bar too!

The new menu is 🔥🔥🔥 loved all the dishes we ordered, especially the black cod laska, char siu bolo brekky, and sausage. Very flavourful and creative dishes, and not too heavy or overpowering!

Had such a great experience here! The hospitality from Keil was amazing. Every single dish was delishhhhh. can’t wait to come back!

Cocktails are always great, yes. Food is always great, yes. Service? Great. But of note: tonight I ordered a coke and not only did it come in a sexy tall glass with a gorgeous little lime wedge perched on top, it came with a BEAUTIFUL PLASTIC STRAW, not a dumb paper straw that lasts 3 minutes, no, a real thicc plastic straw circa 2015, one that had enough diameter and girth for proper beverage enjoyment, and when I tell you that that coke was the best goddamn coke I’ve ever had in my life???? I mean it with my full chest. I love you short turn

Intimate, but lively cocktail bar. Would recommend if you’re looking to grab a few drinks and light bites on queen st W. loved the music selection and admired the interior design with wood finishes contrasting the stainless steel bar. Retro but modernized. The narrowness of the place does give the illusion of being in a train.

A range of cocktails provided. The server was knowledgeable and attentive in helping me decided which one to start with. Offering a different take on your classic cocktail with an infused seashell martini available and many more. I’ve had dinner prior but couldn’t help but notice the food menu. I ordered the chicken liver mousse brioche. It was everything you could want. Sweet and savoury in one dish. I enjoyed it so much I ordered a second. Would recommend paring it with a glass of white.

Came for a cheeky lil cocktail, stayed for the chicken liver mousse brioche. Definitely will be back to try more of the dishes.

Cocktails, food, and service were all fantastic! The spicy marg was the so flavourful and beautifully done. Will 1000% be back.

Cute small bar combined with 416 snack bar. Small menu. Their freeze martini is good. Pretty strong.

Second time here and what else can I say other than this place is fantastic. They changed some of their menu since I had gone earlier in the year and I always love when I find new drinks I love even more than the first time. Their take on Vietnamese coffee (with alcohol ofc) is a contender for one of my favourite drinks in the city, and their martini means business. Their food is great, the spot is cozy and the service is exceptional (they explained every drink very well). I’ll be back!

We had a great time, we had some white wine, beers and cocktails. We order a food option that came with oysters, french fries, sushi and some shrimps. The french fries were my favorite part! The bartender was very friendly, and the place is very small but cozy. Great place to go for some drinks!