TORONTO — Bar Pompette in Toronto has been named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, part of the fourth-annual North America’s 50 Best Bars awards. The Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award was created to recognize the importance of hospitality in the bar experience and is voted on by more than 300 members of the North America’s 50 Best Bars Academy.
Since earning a spot on the list in 2023, the Parisian-inspired café continues to elevate Toronto’s cocktail scene, with a seasonally rotating menu the highlights innovative flavours and expert craftsmanship.
“It’s been incredible to see Bar Pompette’s growth since its first recognition on the list in 2023,” says Emma Sleight, head of Content for North America’s 50 Best Bars. “From the expertly curated cocktail menu to the inviting ambience, Bar Pompette merges world-class drinks and genuine and welcoming service, offering a taste of France with every sip, while being rooted in the heart of Toronto’s cocktail scene.”
Co-founder of Bar Pompette and former chef, Hugo Togni, contributes culinary expertise to the bar’s creative yet approachable drinks menu. Signature drinks such as the Nitro Colada — served on tap with centrifuge-clarified pineapple juice and coconut oil-washed rum — and the Cornichon, a Martini-inspired cocktail featuring dill pickle distillate, showcase the team’s creativity.
“We are grateful to receive this award. Bar Pompette is built on passion, dedication, and a love for hospitality,” says Togni. “Our team – many who have been together for nearly three years – has become like family. To us, it’s not just about making great drinks, but about creating a space where people feel at home. Hospitality is at the heart of what we do, and we’re excited to keep sharing that experience with our guests every day.”
