About

 
Welcome to Eight Wine Bar, a wine-centric restaurant serving market-fresh, comfort food, with an upscale whimsical twist in the heart of downtown Toronto. The casual, modern feel to this Colborne Street destination is reflected throughout Executive Chef Derek Kennedy’s menu. Eight Wine Bar showcases the best available local and organic ingredients in simple preparations, as well as an extensive international selection of cheese and charcuterie.

The wine program at Eight, headed by master Sommelier Zoltan Szabo pays homage to an extensive selection of boutique and hard-to-find varietals and classics offered alongside a comprehensive collection “cult” and “cutting edge” wines. Eight's unparalleled wines by the glass program is the largest in the city and uniquely offers guests their choice of 3oz, 5oz, and 8oz glass pours to encourage sampling and exploration of the vast and unique wine list.

The space, designed by in-house designer Michael Kaye, combines classic wine visuals using a warm colour palette of rich chocolate browns, fire engine red, and cappuccino tones with modern panache, as exposed concrete walls are warmed up by colourful hand-crafted glass panels, a custom spider-vein marble bar, charcoal stone slate, and mingle seamlessly with plush comfortable seating and hand-blownEuropean lighting fixtures. A centrepiece of the dining room is the specially commissioned painting by artist Valery Rotenberg that transports you into a far-away wine cellar.

We welcome your comments, suggestions, and questions: info@eightwinebar.com