Writers Room Bar
$$$ ‧ Cocktail bar
History & Location
Located on the 17th-floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel sits the iconic Writers Room Bar. The spot was once a hotspot for Canadian writers, creatives and famous authors which would influence the forming of the Writers' Guild of Canada. The Writers Room was once a gathering spot for authors like Margaret Atwood, Farley Mowat and Ernest Hemingway. The space was reimagined and inspired by the 50 years of famous characters that have shaped it. The space has floor to ceiling windows filling the space with light during the day and dazzles the interior with city lights. Through a glass door there is a balcony with a clear view of the Toronto skyline.
Atmosphere
It was 10pm on a Saturday night and the Writers Room was our last stop for my friends birthday celebration. We both like to read, and have been book clubbing for a while now and once I learned about the Writers Room's history, I thought it would be a nice way to bring the night to an end. We entered the Park Hyatt Hotel on 4 Avenue Rd, turned left and followed the hallway past Joni Restaurant to the elevators at the end of the hall. Before going into the elevator we took a pitstop at the Park Hyatts beautiful floor to ceiling marble lined washroom. Once we had finished exploring, we made our way into the elevator and rode it all the way to the 17th floor.
Once we reached the 17th floor, we followed the signs and walked down another corridor until we reached the Writers Room. The space was rather small but each table and the bar were filled with guests dressed incredibly well. The space was dimly lit, with small candles placed on each table, and with the majority of light coming from the bar area. The tables were made of a black marble and the seats were a rich deep red. The walls followed the theme, sporting a red almost velvet look to them - blending the modern elements with that of it's historical routes to create a luxurious experience.
The menu came in a small leather bound booklet, with many book inspired drinks. We decided to stick to only drinks as we had ate a lot at both Frenchy Bar et Brasserie and Medieval Times. They did have quite an extensive bites menu that did look quite tempting, so we will be back to explore it a bit more.
In terms of drinks I ordered the Farewell To Shore ($28) which was made of Empress Gin, creme de fraise, sea buckthorn, egg white and lemon. The drink it self was a bit tart but a delight, there was a picture of the Toronto skyline. My friend ordered Book Ends ($21) which is a mix of Japanese whisky, dry vermouth, amaro and orange. Both drinks were lovely and we unwinded as we sipped each cocktail. Once we finished our drinks we head towards the tall glass windows in order to make our way to their terrace. It's still a bit cold in Canada, but they do have patio seating once the season begins. It was a hazy sort of night, and so we didn't get quite such a clear view, but it was beautiful nonetheless.
Conclusion
The Writers Room Bar, perched atop the Park Hyatt Hotel offers a captivating experience for those seeking sophistication and literary charm. The intimate atmosphere, adorned with nods to its illustrious past, treats guests to a curated menu of book-inspired cocktails and tantalizing bites. With each sip and conversation, the Writers Room Bar invites patrons to become part of its storied narrative, creating memories that echo the timeless elegance of literature and luxury.
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