Macedo Winery
Davenport, Toronto
Bar in Toronto, Canada
Book with PearlWhy go
Macedo Winery works for a casual, wine-first Toronto stop, especially when the plan is simple and conversation matters more than cocktails or a full food program. It is not the right pick for a high-energy bar night or a restaurant-style date, but it works well when the group already knows wine is the point.
About Macedo Winery
Macedo Winery is a Toronto venue with casual dress and published daily hours. It is best to plan around the basics rather than assuming a specific menu, service style, atmosphere, price point, or beverage program.
The schedule gives it daytime availability every day, with later closing times on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Treat the listing as a practical starting point for planning, check directly with the venue before relying on unlisted details.
Choose it for a simple Toronto plan
Key planning details: Macedo Winery is in Toronto, the dress code is casual, the posted hours run from morning into early evening, with extended hours to 8 PM on Thursday through Saturday. For broader Toronto planning, use our full Toronto bars guide instead, then compare other Toronto options such as Bar Neon, Burdock Brewery & Music Hall, Nuthouse, The Three Speed, or Sugo.
Practical read: this is a venue to shortlist when those basics fit the plan. Do not assume details such as food availability, seating style, pricing, special deals, or services unless you have confirmed them directly. For broader planning, keep our full Toronto restaurants guide, our full Toronto hotels guide, our full Toronto wineries guide, our full Toronto experiences guide open before locking the plan.
Who should put it on the shortlist
Put Macedo Winery on the shortlist if you want a casual Toronto venue and the posted hours work for your schedule. It may be easiest to plan around the opening windows: 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Wednesday, 9 AM to 8 PM Thursday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM Sunday. For anything more specific, such as food, reservations, group capacity, or special services, confirm with the venue before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 1381 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H 4C7, Canada
- Website
- macedowinery.ca
- Phone
- +1 416 535 0416
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Macedo Winery reads like a west-end wine bar that prizes quiet, considered drinking over downtown spectacle. It sits on a Dufferin Street block that reflects the neighbourhood's Portuguese roots while embracing a local-first approach to hospitality. The tone is deliberate: this is a place where the list, the glassware and the person pouring are all equally important, and where regulars and neighbours come for measured conversation rather than volume. The result is an intimate, sophisticated neighborhood spot that favors thoughtful service and a relaxed pace over flash and frenzy.
Best For
This venue works best for people who want a neighborhood wine experience rather than a high-volume night out. Because it leans local-first and lives in a quieter stretch of the west end, it suits after-work pours, focused date nights and anyone interested in learning through tasting. The emphasis on the person pouring means visits reward curiosity—regulars build knowledge over time, and newcomers find a calm environment to explore the list. It’s less about showy service and more about steady, expert attention to wine.
Ordering Tips
Treat the staff as part of the program: the write-up highlights that the person or team behind the bar translates the list into the drinking experience, so asking for a pour or a short guided tasting is a smart move. Expect considered glassware and intentional pours rather than a churn of high-volume service; signal your preferences and let the pourer suggest options. Because the operation positions itself as wine-focused and neighborhood-oriented, pacing your visit—sampling a few thoughtful glasses rather than chasing novelty—yields the most rewarding experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary warm vibe with lively patio atmosphere, cozy interior for wine tastings and casual gatherings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Beautiful Music
Signature Pours
- Macedo Series - Signature Red
- Touriga Nacional Reserva
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Burdock Brewery & Music Hall, Notable alternative
- Bar Neon, Notable alternative
- The Three Speed, Notable alternative
- Nuthouse, Notable alternative
- Sugo, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Toronto
Choose Macedo Winery when the plan is wine-led and easy to organize. Burdock Brewery & Music Hall is the better fit when beer and live music are part of the night, while Macedo is the calmer choice for a bottle-focused stop where conversation matters more than performance energy.
Bar Neon and The Three Speed make more sense for a classic bar plan with food-and-drinks flexibility. Macedo is narrower but easier to understand: go for wine, not a broad menu or cocktail depth. If the group is split between eating and drinking, Sugo is the safer cross-shop.
Nuthouse is the stronger pick for a looser bar-night mood. Sugo is better when food needs to anchor the outing. Macedo Winery is the practical choice when value means avoiding a complicated booking and keeping the night centered on wine rather than a full hospitality production.
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Compare Macedo Winery
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Macedo Winery | Toronto | No published awards |
| Burdock Brewery & Music Hall | Toronto | No published awards |
| Bar Neon | Toronto | No published awards |
| The Three Speed | Toronto | No published awards |
| Nuthouse | Toronto | No published awards |
| Sugo | Toronto | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macedo Winery good for a date?
Macedo Winery can be considered for a casual Toronto outing if its hours and basics fit your plan. Specific details about atmosphere, food, reservations, or date-night service should be confirmed directly before making firm plans.
What's the best time to go to Macedo Winery?
Go on Thursday to Saturday if you want the latest closing time, since hours run to 8 PM on those days. Monday through Wednesday hours are 9 AM to 6 PM, Sunday hours are 10 AM to 6 PM.
Is Macedo Winery good for groups?
Confirm group suitability directly with Macedo Winery. If you are planning for several people, compare other Toronto options such as Burdock Brewery & Music Hall or The Three Speed.
