10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Toronto

"There’s usually a lineup to get into Bellwoods’ white-picket-fenced patio, but it’s well worth the wait to knock back the beloved beers in a prime people-watching spot. It’s famous for its limited releases and collaborations with international breweries, but you’ll always be able to count on mainstays like the frothy sour ale Jelly King – and its fruity editions, like strawberry rhubarb and pink guava – and the potent American-style IPA Witchshark."

"Bellwoods Brewery started out as a small brewpub in the west end of the city, and now they’re known as one of the best craft breweries in Toronto. They’ve got a pretty large selection of all kinds of different brews, and their Jelly King sour ales are pretty great!. You can find their bottle shops both on Ossington and in North York."

"Bellwoods Brewery is regularly in the discussion for one of the best breweries in Toronto. Jerry from Four Columns of a Balanced Life:. “Mike Clark and Luke Pestl do not like to be called ‘Brewmaster’."

"The city’s oldest independent brewer, Amsterdam has been serving up craft beers to Torontonians since 1986, well before craft was a “thing.” Now, 30 years later, they’ve got a brewery in Leaside, a harbourfront restaurant on Queens Quay, and a loyal following that goes back decades. Here’s to another 30 years. Try: The Boneshaker IPA, an unfiltered strong beer that’s got taste to match."

"Toronto’s stalwart brewery has grown by leaps and bounds since its founding in 2000, evolving from the passion project of three laid-off brewery workers to a Downtown destination that now includes its own biergärten and restaurant along with a working brewery. Sitting in the shadow of the CN Tower, the biergärten patio has become a landmark in its own right: a place to try the brewery’s iconic pilsner alongside a menu of European- and Canadian-inspired drinking foods, such as soft pretzels with mustard made from the brewery’s beer, and, of course, poutine, topped with the requisite chicken gravy and cheese curds as well as double-smoked bacon and caramelized onion mayo. Dining at the restaurant: While the biergärten is currently closed, Steam Whistle has announced plans to reopen patio seating when restrictions allow, as well as a fireside dining option where diners can book private dinners for up to six guests focused on a menu of items cooked over wood-fired grills."

"In case you are looking for great night’s fun, Steam Whistle Brewery would be your right choice. It is situated at the base of the CN Tower – which is one of Toronto’s number one tourist destinations and this place gets improved thanks to its kind and friendly employees. Steam Whistle Brewery exists for two decades as well as has managed to earn the title of Canada’s biggest and most popular standalone brewery."

"Steam Whistle Brewery makes a Canadian pilsner that they are rightfully proud of. This local beer maker is located right near the Roger's Centre and the CN Tower and it is a perfect stop on the Toronto tourism train. Their beer recipe has been exacted using European brewing standards, yet there is a lightheartedness to the company that is all Canadian."

"This Bloordale brewery’s genre-bending wine-beer hybrids taste like pure genius in a glass. Yes, the three-year-old establishment co-owned by Jason Stein and Matthew Park also makes inventive pilsners and saisons and Berliner weisses, which are always available, but it’s the inspired small-batch creations we’re talking about here—like the Ruby, a gorgeous, gem-coloured blend of saisons aged in barrels with sour cherries and cabernet franc skins, and blended with riesling from Ontario’s Pearl Morissette winery. It’s the perfect showcase for the brewery’s terroir-driven approach to beermaking."

"Distance from downtown: 17 minutes Looking for something complex and award-winning to prove your beer connoisseurship to out-of-town friends?. Hit up Burdock for great food and balanced, elegant beer inspired by the sophistication of the world of wine. This brewpub regularly churns out beer inspired by foraged, local ingredients and Ontario wineries, and recently began releasing barrel-aged beer."

"What is it: Another member of the unofficial Aleyards brewing collective, the fine folks at Junction pump out creative brews at an impressive pace – up to 600 small batches per year, on their count. Why go: The brewery’s setting, a former trash incinerator built in the Art Deco era (c. 1934), will take your breath away. Luckily, there are plenty of tasty, creative beers (barrel-aged porters, German-style festbiers and Berlinerweisses) to revive you."

"Founded in 2011, Junction Craft Brewing is well known for their signature brew, Conductor’s Craft Ale, a popular sipper made with five types of malt and five types of hops using a hybrid of brewing techniques. In addition, they brew a variety of styles you can find in their tap room and retail store. Conductor’s Craft Ale is available in the LCBO along with their award winning Brakeman’s Session Ale and Tracklayer’s Kolsch."

"From stouts to lagers, to sours, to ales, Junction Craft gives you various options from which to choose. Residents of Toronto get free delivery when they order at least 12 cans. If you live elsewhere in Ontario, you need to spend at least $75 to qualify for free shipping."

"Magnotta offers an exceptional winery experience with over 180 VQA and International Series wines to enjoy, gourmet food items and. Wineries, Wine Making & Beer Brewing Equipment"

"You’d never know it standing at Gerrard and Coxwell, but one of Toronto’s most inventive (and gorgeous) breweries is just around the corner. Godspeed balances Japanese, Czech and German influences, which means visitors to the airy, dark wood-panelled taproom can choose from green tea IPA, plum saison, Kellerbier and pale lagers, to name a few. Pair them with snacks like miso foie gras from house chef Ryusuke Yamanaka."

"A post shared by Godspeed Brewery (@godspeedbeer) on May 20, 2018 at 3:18am PDT. Chris from travelingmitch:. “When I think about the most talked about Toronto brewery of late, it’s hard to say that it’s not Godspeed Brewery."

"26 Tacos are one of the world’s elemental street foods, but in cities like Toronto, they’ve increasingly moved indoors and become upscale, with a list of globe-spanning fillings and toppings. This new Kensington taqueria, however, keeps things traditional, starting with the handmade tortillas, lightly charred in spots, that cradle fillings like grilled steak or swordfish, braised lamb or classic al pastor pork served with sliced pineapple. There’s a whole salsa bar filled with a rainbow of sauces, from mild to tongue melting."

"Koganei is located on Highway 7 in Woodbridge, Ontario and is an upscale Japanese Seafood restaurant. The service is friendly and all the food is created with fresh ingredients and presented with a cutting edge creative flare. Koganei provides catering services that can accommodate up to 130 people...See More"

"Koganei is located on Highway 7 in Woodbridge, Ontario and is an upscale Japanese Seafood restaurant. The service is friendly and all the food is created with fresh ingredients and presented with a cutting edge creative flare. Koganei provides catering services that can accommodate up to 130 people...See more"

"You can get there by car and enjoy your meal at home thanks to their delivery service. Restaurants, Japanese Restaurants"

"9 When Chef nantana Salanont isn’t teaching cooking classes at George Brown College, she’s serving some of the city’s tastiest Thai street food from her stall at Market 707, Toronto’s original shipping container collective. The pad Thai—rice vermicelli topped with chicken, tofu, dried shrimp, egg, turnip, shallots, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and a squeeze of lime—might be the best this side of Bangkok. If you ask for it spicy, be sure to order some of Nantana’s Thai iced tea, a cold, creamy, orange-coloured concoction sweetened with evaporated milk."

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"After working up an appetite since lunch, head straight over to China Town to find some of the neighbourhoods best food joints. A favourite of mine was the Dumpling House. Yes, it was pretty informal and totally relaxed but the food was so incredible!. With restaurants, I always feel it’s substance over style."

"It’s a great spot to stop for lunch or you can wait as you make your way to Chinatown. One of the best things to do in Toronto is go to a Blue Jays game."

"Considered Toronto’s urban beach, HTO Park is located just west of Harbourfront Centre. The name, HTO is a play on words, combining both water, H20, and the city’s often used abbreviation, TO. HTO Park is definitely one of the city’s most quirky parks."