9 Of The Most Stunning Restaurant Bathrooms In Canada
Photo, Grey Gardens.
Restaurant bathrooms are having a moment. Just take a look at Instagram: From a disco dance party in Toronto to a Gringotts-esque former bank in Calgary, bathrooms have become the selfie-spot when dining out. Here are nine of the best restaurant bathrooms in Canada.
Best Bathrooms
Anh and Chi
Anh and Chi, an award-winning Vietnamese restautant located in the heart of Vancouver, is resplendent in sophisticated mid-century charm. The well-thought-out decor details extend all the way to the unisex lavatory, where private toilet rooms wrap around a sleek central trough sink that features gold faucets. The jungle-themed wallpaper and warm wood doors give the space a refined-yet-warm atomosphere.
Bank & Baron P.U.B., Calgary
The Bank & Baron Pub in Calgary is located the historic former Bank of Nova Scotia building on Stephen Avenue, in the heart of downtown. Built in 1931, this reclaimed space includes a lot of the original features, and the bathroom is no exception. The Art Deco decor features the original ornate ceilings and light fixtures, which are complemented by black and white tilework on the floors and walls, a geometric glass mosaic backsplash, gold-framed mirrors and marble sinks.
Grey Gardens, Toronto
Each of the four unisex bathrooms at Toronto’s Grey Gardens was personally decorated by owner Jen Agg. Every room features a different floral wallpaper and vintage mirror, as well as exposed pipes, rustic faucets, mid-century-style sconces, real towels to dry your hands with and a coat/purse hook that is high enough to keep your belongings from skimming the floor (hallelujah!).
Chop Steakhouse Bar, Across Canada
Chop Steakhouse has locations all across Canada, with each one featuring unique, selfie-worth bathrooms, but a couple really stand out. The Richmond, B.C., location features vaulted ceilings, plush couches and 8-foot-tall stone fountains, and the Calgary spot sports fitting cow-themed artwork, modern tilework and super high ceilings.
Cluny Bistro, Toronto
Warm, cozy and inviting are not usually the first words that spring to mind when talking about a bathroom, but the one at Toronto’s modern French Bistro, Cluny, is just that. From the stalls, featuring warm-hued wood and frosted glass doors; to the tiled floor, in shades of yellow and orange; the vanity, all brass and marble; and the soft lights, everything in this room has been carefully thought through and matches the atmosphere of the rest of the bistro.
Leña, Toronto
Walking down the hallway to the bathrooms at Toronto’s Leña restaurant is a bit like entering Alice’s Wonderland: A striking zebra-herringbone tile floor is flanked by dark and moody animal-print wallpaper. The luminous fish-eye mirror at the end of the hall just adds to the otherworldly feel.
Spring Grill House, Hamilton, Ont.
The washrooms at Hamilton’s Spring Grill House feature large, barrel-like stone sinks with floor-to-ceiling mirrors behind them, complete with built-in faucets. And the always-fresh flowers bring a hit of warmth to the moody space.
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, Toronto
At Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, sleek slate walls and floors complement the hand-painted murals by Montreal artist Alice Jarry in the communal bathroom area that features a long, custom-built vanity. Off of this area are four individual washrooms, each with its own toilet, sink, custom lighting levels and soundtrack. The neatest part? When you lock the door a light goes off in the bar area, just like in an airplane, so you always know when there’s a free stall.
Otto’s Bierhalle, Toronto
The bathrooms at Otto’s Bierhalle in Toronto are all unassuming white tile, until you notice two big buttons on the wall. Press either one — blue for disco, red for techno — and the regular lights shut off and LED lights, strobes and pounding music turn on, transforming the bathroom into a 15-second dance party. Not surprising when you find out that some of the owners are also electronic music promoters who happen to own a lighting company too.
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