Come and enjoy a drink in Canada's Smallest Bar
Standing Room Only! Located in Guelph’s unique and historic Ward neighbourhood. We craft delicious and innovative cocktails in an intimate and creative space. Come and enjoy a throwback to another time – when speakeasies were all the rage!
Perfect for after work drinks or before or after dinner drink or even a night cap!
What is 144 square feet, has the world’s smallest dance floor, and serves phenomenal cocktails in a prohibition-era-style speakeasy? Canada’s Smallest Bar, Standing Room Only in Guelph, Ontario! Trust me when I say that you want to reserve a seat at the coolest new Canadian bar. Hurry, though. Spots fill up quickly. Despite being open for only 2 weeks, Standing Room Only is already a neighbourhood favourite with regulars frequenting the watering hole. Once you step through the red velvet curtains you’ll see why.
Standing Room Only in Canada’s Smallest Bar, a Must-Visit Destination
Hospitality
Hospitality are at the heart of Standing Room Only. The intention from the get-go was to create a quiet speakeasy.
Location
Located in Guelph’s historic Ward neighbourhood, the area is no stranger to prohibition-era goings-on.
Albion Hotel
It is true that historic Albion hotel sits atop tunnels and that they run between homes on Alice Street.
Booking Room
The room is also available to book for your intimate private event. Please call or message us.
The Man Behind Canada’s Smallest Bar
Doug Todd is both a dreamer and a doer, and cannot be summed up with a singular title. He lives life according to his own rhythm, as is evident in his journey thus far. Born into a hardworking and creative Ukrainian family from northern Ontario, his grandfather changed their last name, “Todosinchuck”, worried that they wouldn’t be able to get work. His roots are the inspiration for his love of history, something he is passionate about honouring at Standing Room Only.
Doug was raised in Mannheim, Ontario, and left Waterloo Region in the early 90s, apprenticing as a tool maker out of high school before becoming one of the original knights at Toronto’s Medieval Times. He tumbled through his 20s – while joisting on horses, that is – delighting crowds and relishing each night’s performance.
When making experiences, attention to detail matters.
Customers that we’ve tested had quite a lot of positive feedback.
“We loved our first visit to Standing Room Only! An amazing cocktail and the terrific back story of the establishment told by Doug Todd made our time so enjoyable! Can't wait to ho back!
“Great little cocktail bar. PK was friendly and welcoming. The Todfather cocktail was tasty and a great show. The smoke and light show was a ton of fun. Even had a spin on the tiny tiny dance floor. I’ll be back again the next time I’m out in Guelph. Standing Room Only is a gem in all its 144 foot glory.
Any Question? Ask Freely.
Phone
519-658-3213
Address
60 Ontario St, Guelph, ON, N1E 3B1
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