I just had the afternoon tea here. All the food is pretty good, nothing was bad. It’s 80$ per person so I’d say the overall experience was worth it. There was an hour and half seating time but I didn’t feel rushed or anything. Excellent service, great tea selection, and good food. The vibe is nice and relaxed, but posh cause the servers are wearing proper clothes. There’s a nice piano nearby that’s played.

Fantastic Hotel Bar, great place to grab a cocktail and a small bite to eat. We had champagne and spilt the shrimp rolls and club sandwich. We were even gifted a couple of glasses of champagne to try a different brand from the bottle we had ordered. Excellent all around!

I don't know why I avoided this bar for so long. At first, I really missed the old lobby of the Royal York, my favourite hotel in Toronto, and didn't understand why it was necessary to have another bar. Okay, I get it now. I love the Library Bar (I loved it more before COVID when it actually was more like a library), but Clockwork definitely is a great complement to the Royal York, too. The vaulted, open space of what was once a lobby/foyer area is still a bit strange to me for a cocktail bar, but it is beautifully decorated. It's not as cozy as Library Bar, but I may actually say the cocktails are better. The food is excellent. The drinks are excellent. Everything from the service to the cocktails to the seating is refined and classy. And what I love most about hotel bars like this is that they are far less prone to discrimination. A hotel guest who is travelling all over the city all day in the summer may not be in their best clothes, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be given the same treatment. And I have to say, I was a little nervous considering how casually I was dressed and knowing how fancy the bar is. Not a second glance, not a sneer, nothing but polite and welcoming service and the best seat in the house, imo. They don't need to put on such silly airs here. They know they do a great job. Often Asian fushion comes off as a bit clunky and unrefined, even at the best of places. Here, however, in the instances it's employed, it's very subtle and draws lightly on the Japanese cuisine palate, rather than some pan-Asian monstrosity. The specificity works in their favour, and the lack of heavy-handedness not only reflects an understanding of balance, but also Japanese fine dining. The Kintsugi is a good example for drinks. On paper, it's an easy sounding cocktail, but with the right balance and ingredients, even a simple drink can be a star. The drink itself is actually a fairly basic whiskey sour, with the addition of plum wine and tea. Yet, it's a perfectly made sour. And packs a deceptively big punch considering it doesn't taste strong at all. Or maybe my empty stomach made me easier than normal. The menu offerings are tight and creative. Presentation is sleek. (Although, there is one drink where they put an ice cube in a coupe, and that's just a bit iffy to me. Otherwise, it's nicely done for the vibes of the bar.) If I had more time for lunch, I definitely would have tried a few more. The price is steep, especially for the brands they serve, but it is a top-class historic hotel and you're paying for more than just liquor. The food was beautiful as well. Fantastic flavours and expertly seared. It's quite a seafood heavy menu, but I would guess that the drink and food menu pair very nicely. A lot of people around me were ordering steaks. If I hadn't been alone, and had an extra $500 lying around, that "Sea and be Seen" tower was calling my name. This will definitely go on my list of cocktail stops.

Great place for a date, the ambience and seating is very comforting. There are 2 other bars in the vicinity but this is the best of all 3. The service is as high level as the prices, hard to get a table without reservation/waiting though.

Super cool spot! Awesome lounge with great cocktails, and the food is really good!! The burger was one of the very best I've ever had. Simple, but awesome. Great service.. cool spot. Loved it.

We had afternoon tea here. I loved the atmosphere and the hosts were very friendly. We had larger group and they made sure to seat us close together. The food was amazing and we enjoyed the afternoon tea as well!!! Hope to go there again and try out their bar menu

This is a great bar! It exceeded my expectation for being essentially a lobby bar. The decor is both excellent and unique. The surface was fantastic, kind and responsive. Responsive. The craft cocktails were good. I had the Traveler which was a little sweeter than I would like but worth a try if you like Manhattans. We came initially to go to the library but it was closed so we stopped by this lobby bar. It did not disappoint. I recommend stopping by if you're around

It's just amazing. Nice food. Comfortable. Great service. I recommend 100%. Expensive but you are in the Fairmont, so don't be surprised and enjoy

Beautiful place, the tea room’s interior is just so quaint! Loved the aesthetic of the place and the music too. Food and tea where beautifully presented good choice as well. They also created special vegetation options for us.

Had a chance to try the afternoon tea experience at Clockwork at the Fairmont Royal York hotel and it was wonderful! The setting was perfect. They had a great selection of teas and savory and sweet treats. It is a bit on the pricey side but it is worth the try!

Cute spot. Hostesses were fantastic and beautiful hotel -1 star for quality of the sandwiches from Hightea . They were old hard sandwiches -1 for the terrible service. Our server was very unattentive, even after paying 60$ for a tiny mimosa

Clockwork might be my fav bar in the city. Everything about it is lovely from the service, the drinks, the ambiance, everything!! I absolutely had an amazing time here and would definitely go back to try their other drinks and food. Cheers!!!

High tea is definitely an EXPERIENCE! As always the service is so great. Our server Paul was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Also was so great to take photos of our birthday celebration as well! The teas were so delicious! We had our staple Creamy Earl Grey and Jasmine, then we added the Ice Wine and Peach one to try. The food towers arrived and it took our breath away. Not only was everything so beautiful, but everything was so tasty. Every bite will make you swoon 😅 we enjoyed our time there chatting so much we ended up extending our time there and ordered the steak and frites for dinner too! 😁😂 Cannot wait to go back!

Loved this place.. From ambience to food to service, everything was great. Went for a brunch and ordered both veg and non-veg options and it was delicious. The portion sizes are just right and the overall experience is worth the price. Our server was super nice and gave great recommendations.

Treat yourself to an Old Fashion, but make sure you modify the order to include Basil Hayden. This combination will not only make your mouth wet but... Well, let's keep this PG. Great spot for a night cap... or 10

We thoroughly enjoyed Easter High Tea at Clockwork. We were impressed from the moment we arrived. The service team were attentive and even found an extra dessert that my partner mentioned was her favourite. The orange pekoe tea was very good and the selection of champagne complemented our afternoon. The kitchen team easily accommodated a food sensitivity. We’ll definitely be returning.

Beautiful cocktail bar! It's located inside the Fairmont. The prices are pretty high, but if you want the experience it's definitely worth it. Classy traditional style cocktail bar. Excellent customer service. The food was small bites, but really flavorful. Definitely go and have a cocktail!

We had a great experience here on my spouses birthday. Even though while booking via Opentable I selected Birthday in the drop down and also mentioned this to the hostess somehow the memo got lost in a way. I want to thank our wonderful server Lia who went above and beyond to make sure that we had a special dessert with a Birthday chocolate writing. Please keep in mind that the food is very filling, you'd better arrive here hungry:)

Tried out their cocktails along with a charcuterie board during our stay at the Royal York and they did not disappoint. The cocktail was really good and had the right amount of alcohol in it. The atmosphere was 10/10 and service was outstanding! Thank you Clockwork :)

One of my favourite afternoon tea spots in Toronto. It is absolutely perfect. The service is excellent servers are very professional, kind and explained everything along the way, even explained every single food item we received. Each food item was high end and well balanced between sweet items and savoury. The taste was absolutely amazing, from the food to the tea and mimosas. The silverware and plating was absolutely beautiful, and the location of the restaurant in the fairmont was perfect. The ambiance was lovely with piano music in the background. Overall my favourite afternoon tea and will definitely be back!

My wife and I recently uncovered this gem at our recent visit to Toronto. We have stayed at the majority of Fairmont hotels in Canada and by far this is the best! We were greeted by Gorgy ,Zoey and Paul at the Clockwork .They were attentive to our every need and your could tell that they weren’t just going through the motions. It was our 🥳 birthday. Yes indeed my wife and I share the same birthday and the team at Clockwork made it truly memorable. We were in town for a concert and decided to stop by again for drinks after the concert and again were greeted with warmth and kindness by Mike and Zoey .We were served the best molten chocolate cake I have ever had and recommend it highly. Birthday or not you have to try it. The next day we had breakfast at the restaurant Reign and Bryan went the extra mile to ensure that all our questions were answered, that our coffee cups were always full, and we treated with exceptional hospitality and comfort. Thank you Gorgy, Zoey ,Mike ,Paul ,Lea,Bryan for making our trip to TO and our birthday something we will never forget. We will definitely be back.

Nice grand setting. Food was well presented and very tasty. The service was great. Recommendations - needed a spoon for the dessert; would like to have had the scones served traditionally with clotted cream and strawberry preserve. Finally, would like to have been offered the option to have another tea not the same tea throughout just topped up hot water.

The place to go for a nice cocktail in an iconic place! Even it’s completely experience when it’s empty Lovely staff 😃

A sublime experience. This beautifully timeless bar is the main hub of the Fairmont Royal York lobby. Whether its live jazz piano in the afternoon or a live DJ all night long, kick back with a fancy cocktail in the warm cosy lighting instead of just waiting in a lobby. Ask for Sebastian or Fiona and they will absolutely take care of you. Fiona was a fantastic conversationalist, so open, friendly and knowledgable, gave a perfect recommendation to me (a fellow bartender so i'm picky about my drinks! It did not disappoint. Sebastian was a professional with a passion for his craft. He demonstrated impressive technique and a classy style behind the bar. I can guarantee his drinks are made with love (which makes them taste better). Shoutout to Aaron and Jesse, who along with the others came together to make our experience seamlessly polished and spectacularly unforgettable. Have a drink at the clockwork bar! You've definitely got THE TIME

Came here twice during a 12 night stay at the hotel. The first girl that served us on one of the nights was IMO indifferent towards serving patrons. During the ordering process, she walked away without giving me the chance to tell her my whole order. The drinks and food are pricey, but with it. I really enjoyed the Korean chicken, sliders, and French fries. In that order. Also shared in incredible chocolate dessert. On our second visit. We had a guy serve us, and he was the polar opposite of the girl from the first visit. Offered suggestions, came by frequently, and made sure everything we ate and drink were on point.

Went here for my first High Tea and this was the quality of experience I was hoping for. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a perfect setting for afternoon tea. The staff were all incredibly friendly, and I believe we got a Thank you from every single staff member as we departed. Definitely a memorable nice touch. The food itself was really good, with the savoury foods being the standouts. What really gave this experience 5 stars was the waitress' quick offering of switching out some foods with meat in them for my friend who is a Pescatarian and we forgot to mention. She quickly brought out vegetarian and fish friendly options without question. It was really kind and made a good experience even more pleasurable.

It was my first time having high tea at this location. I’ve been to a few all over Canada. I would say the food we ate were standard to their typical high tea offers in other locations. Its beautifully crafted and some maybe dry. But the ambiance is great and Mith was a phenomenal manager!!! He made our experience memorable and now look forward to coming back.

I love this place for so many reasons! If you haven’t been to the revamped and renovated Rotal York hotel you must visit soon! There’s always a new and beautiful display in the lobby with seasonal decor that I love. I absolutely love coming to clockwork as there is a unique vibe here. They have after work cocktails that go into the late night hour and live DJs as well. If you’re looking for afternoon tea, they have a beautiful tea service on the weekends as well. They have a unique menu of cocktails of their own as well as the classics. Highly recommended!

In the heart of the historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel, the Clockwork bar offers a range of delightful cocktails and small bites. The ambiance is amazing and the service is fantastic.

A very nice bar attached to the hotel. It had a nice and relaxed ambiance, even though it was a little busy. We only got desserts here, and they were pretty good. Not fantastic, but I understand desserts aren't expected to be the showstopper of a bar. The servers were very kind.

The drinks and atmosphere of this place were lovely and creative - would go back just for that. The service unfortunately did not meet expectations. Our server was a bit cold and hard to track down. Not sure if it was just how we were treated or if this was an experience of most guests with this server.

Meet me under the clock - should be your go-to cocktail here. The atmosphere was pleasant except for the fact it gets a little louder at times. The server was weirdly nice and had his quirks/ poked fun at how some knobs on the table are called drink spillers. Overall, really cool place to hangout for a bit.

Clockwork is really under rated but once of the best places to grab a cocktail and chill. They have a tight small but expertly curated list of cocktails, with the coastline and golden palace as the standout stars. Meet me at the clock is also great, a tad expensive for what it is, but the layers of absinthe, champagne and gin are delicious. Second crush is also easy, smooth and light, so a great way to either ease in or end the night. A regular spot for dates or just thoughtful discussions with close friends.

Amazing place. Love the Victorian vibe and the service. Cocktails are great. The 2 things I love the most about this place is their chocolate lava cake ( musttttt try) and the server Paul.

I had the Festive Tea with a friend - the food was delicious, alternating between savoury and sweet (however, by the last level of food, it was pure sweets and it became overwhelming at that point). If I were to do this again, I would stick to the classic black teas (Earl Grey, Orange Pekoe, etc) as the flavoured fruit teas were really light (which some people may like) and didn't help with cleansing the palette. *One thing to note, as the menu is not entirely clear on this. The price per person includes one pot of tea and the "savoury sandwiches and sweets". When they say that Mimosa and/or Prosecco is "being offered" with tea, it is an additional cost. **If you book your high tea reservation through OpenTable, keep in mind that the pre-payment you submitted to OpenTable doesn't actually pay for your afternoon tea experience. It is simply a "hold" that the app takes in case of no-shows - Clockwork doesn't actually get that money, and will provide you with a bill after your tea experience. After the restaurant confirms with OpenTable that you attended, you have to wait for OpenTable to refund your credit card.

Incredible ambience, beautifully festive for the season. Our waiter was welcoming, unobtrusive but present, a rare service, offering suggestions that were right on the ask. The food and drinks were delicious. The only strange note was that one of our party observed waitstaff, not ours, at a serving station behind us, pouring the leftovers from one wine bottle into another. Not really acceptable, and definitely off-putting in such an elegant atmosphere. We plan on returning, but definitely ordering full bottles.

Beautiful place. Very classy. The drinks were amazing. The bartenders know what they’re doing. Definitely worth going. !

This place is beautiful. I planned to do a lot of patio hopping in 2021 and this was a new spot for me.My niece and I went here for lunch. The drinks are worth the prices., the service is fast and great.

Very pricey, food was bland, I had the crab mini sandwiches and I have the shell of the crab in it. My friend had the hot chicken and she said it was hard. My other friend had a burger and wouldn’t recommend it. The sangria wasn’t good at all, it had black pepper in it. The 2 good things.. our waitress was very nice and the restaurant is great for pictures

Service was amazing! Food was okay! It was a mission to find parking and the restaurant. Beautiful view! If your looking for Ingram restaurant this is the place!

Beautiful Terrace with top notch service! We visited for Sunday Brunch. Our server went above and beyond to accomodate us. The drinks were delicious😋 and arrived beautifully presented. I will definitely recommend this for cocktails.

Good covid protocols. The cocktails were great. Nothing special about the food. They only have QR code menus and the server looked at me like I was the weird one when I asked if that's all they had. I don't have a QR reader on my phone so that was useless.

Nice patio. The drinks are good but not exceptional compared to some of the other places. Service is good. I only had the French toast which was very well presented and the whipped cream was awesome. I personally like the crisper thinner French toast than the thicker North American style. Also, portions are pretty generous.

We quite enjoyed the drinks here on the patio! They were definitely unique and refreshing. We ordered the peach fizz $12, front street smash $20 and blush sangria $18. A little expensive for what it is, but we would still come back! Check out Instagram @eatwithjessandjohn for more local eats

Found this place after searching for “best patios in downtown Toronto”. It has a great ambience and offers delicious food & drinks. My friends and I ordered the Clock Lobster that tasted so fresh and inspired us to start planning a trip to PEI next summer!