Toronto Pubs & Sports Bars
Looking for a place to wet your whistle? Drop in for a cold one at a local Toronto pub or sports bar. Saddle up to the bar or pull up a chair and nosh on nibblies while watching the game. Pubs and sports bars usually feature a full menu and TVs for watching major sports events. Be sure to read all about Toronto's pubs and sports bars in the descriptions below along with maps and reviews.
Get together with family and friends and enjoy music, entertainment and pub style fare at Molly Bloom's Irish Pub. They are conveniently located on College Street.
This cozy and happening pub is located in Toronto's financial district. The menu consists of British classics along with a a variety of other cuisine. Catering is available from the in house department.
Mon 11:00am-10:00pm
Tue -Wed 11:00am-11:00pm
Thu -Fri 11:00am-12:00am
Located in the Junction, this neighborhood pub offers pool and showcases an array of sporting events on their 20 televisions. Daily food and drink specials and a private party space for special events are also offered.
Frequented by University of Toronto students, College Street Bar features exposed brick walls and a front wall that opens onto the street. Open seven days a week from 4 pm to 2 am, the bar features DJs on Friday and Saturday nights and live bands on Sundays.
The Duke of York offers traditional pub fare and a large draught beer selection. The pub consists of three dining rooms and bars, including one for non-smokers.
Wed -Sat 11:00am- 2:00am
Sun -Tue 11:00am- 1:00am
Classified as a bar, patrons here can also enjoy a night of casual dining or a pre-theatre dinner featuring International cuisine. Private functions can also be held here.
Located in the Annex, this authentic Irish-style pub features Guinness on tap (naturally) and a menu with items such as nachos, wings, ribs, pizzas and meat pies. The popular neighbourhood local offers live music on Saturdays as well as a weekend brunch. During warm weather patrons can sip their pints on the patio.
This Toronto pub has several sister establishments as part of the Firkin pub chain. The Bull and Firkin serves beers like Guinness, Harp and Molson and food such as fish and chips, cheddar and bacon burger and chicken strips and chips.
A longtime Yonge and Eglinton area landmark, this casual pub and eatery features live music seven-nights-a-week, private party rooms, big-screen televisions for sports events and a darts area. Daily and weekly food and drink specials are also promoted.
Reminiscent of a traditional Western saloon, this tavern features a menu of pub fare, including burgers, ribs, mac and cheese and fish tacos. A weekend brunch and frequent live music performances showcasing local bluegrass and country talents are also offered.
Located in North York, Stoney's is a casual meeting place for friends and business. Menu includes prime rib on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and other staples such as salads and sandwiches. On the weekends a brunch is also served.
Located on Front street, this full-service, casual pub offers a menu of traditional and modern pub fare as well as contemporary, internationally-inspired culinary offerings. Extensive bar choices and a relaxed dining environment are added highlights.
British restaurant style pub serving bangers and mash, steak and kidney pie, as well as imported beers, ales and scotches.
Mon -Wed 11:30am- 1:00am
Thu -Sat 11:30am- 2:00am
Sun 11:30am-11:00pm
The Emmet Ray Bar is located on College Street in Toronto. The bar features live music every day of the week offering a typical pub fare menu. This is a cash only bar with an ATM on location.
Situated in Yorkville and offering casual, pub-style dining, this full-service bar features a menu of sharing-style appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, burgers and Irish favorites like shepherd's pie and bangers and mash.
Located on the harbour front, the Esplanade Bier Markt is the place to be for anyone who loves a good lager or ale. With over 100 varieties from 24 countries available, visitors are spoiled for choice. The menu is Canadian bistro-style featuring items such as Quebec duck breast and PEI mussels, and patrons can enjoy their meal while listening to live music on offer from Thursday to Saturday nights.
Named after artist Ben Wicks, this establishment where friends and neighbours meet is in the core of the historic Cabbagetown district. Traditional bangers'n'mash, steak and kidney pie, and English style fish and chips are just some of the items on the menu. Open for brunch on weekends and holidays.
Open 365 days a year, Hemingways in Yorkville is a popular gathering spot among a range of Torontonians. With a menu that offers items such as coconut shrimp with Thai sauce, pepper-seared Ahi tuna salad and chicken souvlaki, a patio that is open all year and live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, this bar is always busy.
Mullins aims to be like a home away from home for its patrons who include students and professors from the University of Toronto, local businessmen and area residents. The pub offers daily food and drink specials and features a menu of pub grub including nachos, wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, meat pies and fish n chips. There are a number of beers on tap such as Guinness, Smithwicks and Kilkenny.
Located downtown, this casual bar features 50 beers on tap and a menu of German and Belgian-inspired dishes for lunch and dinner. Weekend brunches are also offered.
Pub favorites, daily oyster bar selections, extensive bar offerings and a weekend brunch are just a few of the options available at this Riverside establishment. Daily food and drink specials are also offered.
A full-on pub atmosphere, Quigley's serves up large portions of international dishes. Open for brunch-lunch and dinner, diners can enjoy a varied menu with pad thai, mexican burger and butter chicken. Watch for special events such as Robbie Burns night and Halloween.
Aiming to bring a bit of the vibrant and exciting London nightlife to Toronto, Piccadilly Circus Pub Club offers a crazy party atmosphere for it's mainly college and university student patrons. The interior is filled with easy to recognize British objects such as an authentic red phone box. Pints and pub food is on offer during the day and at night DJs spin Top 40 music for an appreciative crowd.
This pub, which has been in operation since the 1960s, is like a home away from home for Irish ex-pats. Styled on an authentic Irish local, the pub hosts live bands most nights of the week and offers a menu of traditional favourites such as meat pies, stews and burgers. Irish whiskey and Guinness are the drinks of choice.
Featuring a weekly lineup of food and drink specials and nightly live music, this traditional Irish pub serves up genuine hospitality with a cosmopolitan flair. Traditional Irish fare, internationally-flavored selections and classic North American pub choices are just a few of the menu offerings available.
Located in Toronto's trendy Parkdale neighbourhood, The Rhino is an upscale pub where visitors can drink pints of one of the 12 microbrewed beers which include Amsterdam Natural Blonde, Wellington Arkell Best Bitter and Wunderweisse Wheat Beer. The menu features upscale versions of pub favourites such as prime rib roast with natural jus, tandori salmon, jambalaya and a number of vegetarian options.
In operation since 1889, the Dominion is a Toronto landmark. The pub features 16 microbrewery beers on tap and they also carry a range of imports. Visitors can enjoy a pint on the heated patio or while watching live blues and jazz music.
This casual eatery and pool hall offers a menu of pub-style favorites and a wide selection of professional-grade pool and snooker tables to play on. The membership-only club also features an array of weekly food, drink and gaming specials.
With locations on the east side and the Trinity Bellwoods area, this eatery is famous for its hand-made, fresh grilled burgers and hand-cut french fries. Comprehensive bar services are also provided.
Located in the heart of the Bay-Bloor-Yorkville district, this expansive pub features a menu of classics, extensive selections of brews on tap, a seasonal patio and special event hosting services. Lunch, brunch and dinner menus are available.
Located in downtown Toronto, patrons at Pogue Mahone can enjoy a Guinness on the patio in the sunshine and sample something off the traditional pub menu. An Irish brunch is served from 11 am and there is live music every Saturday night. The pub is available for special functions for up to 200 people.
Bryden's has 16 beers on tap and offers a selection of pub food. They have high definition screens and all major sports packages (MLB, NHL, NFL).
Menu selections here include a variety of salads, appetizers, platters, entrees, pastas, stone baked pizzas, desserts and more. Take-out, delivery and catering services are available.
Business people in suits share space with a laid back local crowd at this pub which has a fun and friendly atmosphere. The menu is full of pub food including nachos, wings, sandwiches, quesadillas and a number of vegetarian choices, and there are 12 beers available on tap. The pub features three patios, and offers karaoke nights on Saturdays and open mic comedy evenings on Wednesdays.
Offering over 80 flavors of wings, extensive brew selections and daily drink and food specials, this Islington eatery is a prime destination for sports-event viewing and after-work socializing. Traditional pub-style offerings are also available.
The Danny is a bar and grill located at on Danforth Avenue in Toronto. They feature a pub fare menu with daily specials and a weekend brunch. They feature live music on weekends. Classic Rock and Blues.
Patrons here can choose from variety of menu options like sandwiches, chicken wings, burgers and more.
This authentic Irish pub offers a warm atmosphere, quality domestic and imported beers, and a menu of traditional dishes, including pork pie, grilled sausage platter, classic fish & chips, bangers beans 'n mash, and sheppard's pie.
Watermark Irish Pub is located on Queens Quay West. The menu offers yummy choices with an Irish flare.
Hair of the Dog is an upscale pub with an extensive menu of contemporary fare. Serving lunch and dinner, visitors can order mac's cheese, fish and chips, crab ravioli, New York strip loin and more. Find this pub located on the southern edge of Toronto's Gay Village.
Located in a quiet residential area, Victory Cafe serves a menu of tasty pub food and beers from local microbreweries. A popular spot to meet up with friends especially on the street front patio in the summertime, the cafe offers live entertainment from jazz performances to poetry evenings.
Down One Lounge is a great place for after work drinks or to spend time playing pool and watching sports with friends. The pub hosts DJs and live bands on various nights of the week and offers a menu of appetizers and munchies. The bar is available for private functions of up to 200 people.
This bistro is a beer-lovers paradise as it not only has an extensive menu of ales and lagers including such treats as Belgian wheat beer, but beer is also an ingredient in each of the menu items including the Belgian beer burger and the beer broth mussels. Show up and try samples of each of the beers on tap and then settle in with a pint of the best.
Sin & Redemption, located by the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Ontario College of Art and Design, an artsy crowd is lured into this den of potential debauchery. There are three rooms to loiter in: Sinner's Pub with a selection of Belgian beer; Redeemer's lounge which features more enlightened cocktails; and the Most Wanted Bistro serving hearty foods.
Situated within a converted mansion, the Bedford features a cozy gastro pub interior. Their extensive drinks menu includes 19 draughts on tap in addition to scotches, liquors, martinis, wines and cocktails. From pizza to sandwiches, salads to steaks, the menu features contemporary Canadian pub favourites. They are open from 11am to 2pm daily.
The 3 Brewers is a restaurant offering a unique beer-tasting experience in an authentic microbrewery atmosphere reminiscent of the old days. They have other locations in Quebec and Ontario. Their beers are freshly brewed on-site. Food options include a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts.
Enjoy a pub and bistro experience here, where adults can wine, dine and have fun. A standard pub fare menu is available. Group functions for 15 to 300 people can be held here.
One of a number of Irish pubs in Toronto, Murphy's Law is located close to the water and is popular among locals and beach-goers. Serving lagers, ales and a menu of Irish fare, the pub features both a lower patio and a rooftop one, and is known for being casual and very friendly.
Located close to the University of Toronto, this pub is popular with both students and professors. O'Grady's offers 12 beers on tap and an extensive menu of pub favourites at reasonable prices and features daily drink and food specials. Those wanted to shoot some pool or play foosball can head upstairs where there are also arcade games to keep patrons entertained.
Grace O'Malley's in Toronto offers a welcoming atmosphere and comforting food. They also host many live events. They are open seven days a week.
Located in Old Toronto, this traditional pun and eatery features a menu of classics and offers a wide selection of local and international brews on tap. Daily specials and special event hosting services are also offered.
Slacks Restaurant and Bar is a casual place to go for an after work drink with colleagues or to meet with friends for a fun night out. The menu offers upscale pub fare and daily specials include half price appetizers on Mondays, martini Wednesdays, DJs on Friday and Saturday nights, and Slacker Sundays with brunch and live bands.
With a vintage Cadillac fused to the front on the pub, the Cadillac lounge is hard to miss. Visitors looking for a place to get relatively cheap pints and pub food will enjoy this bar which offers an eclectic variety of live music both inside and outdoors on the packed back patio.
This upscale pool hall resembles a trendy loft with hardwood floors and fireplaces. The bar is stocked with a range of beers and spirits, and visitors not in the mood to shoot a game on one of the 11 pool tables can relax in one of the lounge spaces or on the outdoor patio.
Open daily from 11am to 2am, this restaurant features a menu of pub favorites, signature entrees and offers live DJ parties every Friday and Saturday. Sports viewing events and private functions are also hosted.
Those looking for a place to enjoy a beer and something to eat may wish to try the pub-style option at Fox and Firkin. This chain eatery serves fish and chips, shepherd's pie and maple BBQ pulled pork sandwiches.
Open seven-days-a-week for lunch, dinner and late night drinks and noshing, this casual eatery, conveniently located steps from from the Art Gallery of Ontario, features brunch offerings, classic pub fare and over 20 beers on tap.
Bert and Ernie's/Plus Size Planet caters to plus size women and their admirers twice a month on Saturdays. Featuring dancing and themed events such as the infamous PJ party.
A classic pub atmosphere, impressive selections of bar choices and full menus of pub favorites, including wings, nachos burgers and much more.
The Feathers features almost 450 single malt Scotch whisky. They import directly from distilleries, independent bottlers and spirit agencies in Scotland. A pub fare style menu is available with a selection of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and entrees.
Flatiron and Firkin is part of the Firkin pub chain of eateries that serves beer choices like Carlsburg, Richard's and Harp. The food choices include NY steak sandwich, fish and chips and chipotle beef and black bean chili.
This brewpub boats a multicultured menu, 35 craft brewed beers on tap and a selection of fine whiskeys from across the world. The menu features items such as falafel, shepherds pie and chicken satay and specialty beers on offer include chocolate ale, coffee porter and rye beer. The pub is open from 11:30 am until 2 am, seven days a week.
This quaint English pub, located in downtown Toronto, delivers an authentic British pub experience with an extensive beer list, British pub fare that features famous fish and chips and an authentic decor consisting of dark mahogany woods and European touches.
Mon -Thu 11:00am-11:00pm
Fri 11:00am-12:00am
Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm
Sun 12:00pm- 8:00pm
This British-style pub offers a dozen beers on tap in addition to a number of bottled varieties. Those not in the mood for lager or ale can sample one of the many whiskeys or something from the wine cellar. The pub offers a traditional menu with items such as shepherds pie, sirloin steak and fish and chips. Special evenings include Thursdays for beer tastings as well as weekend kitchen parties.
Often packed full of young singles out for a fun evening, the Madison Avenue Pub is a neighbourhood local situated over the four floors of a Victorian home. Beer is the most popular beverage on offer but wine, martinis, margaritas and more are available. The pub includes a spacious outdoor patio, two rooms with pool tables and a sports lounge.
McSoreleys's Wonderful Saloon and Grill is family friendly restaurant located on Bayview Avenue in Toronto. The menu offers a wide variety of items including appetizers, wraps, nachos, wings, pastas, salads and burgers. The restaurant is open daily with brunch offered on the weekends.
Firkin on King is a part of the Firkin pubs chain of restaurants that offer beers like Molson's, Butler's pale ale and Richard's to its customers. The food here includes NY steak sandwich, Guinness, steak and mushroom pie and bangers, beans and mash.
Disgraceland is located in the heart of Bloorcourt Village. Classic pub fare is offered on the menu.
Located in Parkdale, this casual nightspot is a hit with the hipster crowd and showcases local live music acts, open jams and offers complete bar service. Fusion pub fare and a seasonal patio space are also offered.
Sophisticated and classy aren't usually the first words that come to mind when describing a pool hall but the Academy of Spherical Arts is an exception. Located in a building that formerly housed a billiards manufacturer, the club consists of four rooms and each includes a number of vintage billiard tables. A range of beverages are available including 140 varieties of single malt scotch.
A popular hangout for Royal Canadian Air Force pilots during World War II, Pilot Tavern commemorates these former patrons with its name and decor. Today the pub is popular with an after work crowd who play pool and chat, and also gets busy during jazz sessions on weekend afternoons.
Located in the trendy Danforth district, this pub features a menu of traditional and modern fare, including burgers, fish and chips, pot pies and daily fish selections. An extensive beer list, wine and spirits and catering solutions are also offered.
In addition to offering an extensive selection of billiards tables and private party hosting services, this sports bar also features a menu of traditional pub classics and a full-bar.
Located in Rosedale, this casual pub and eatery features a menu of traditional classics and selections with a more modern twist, including curries and risotto dishes. Daily specials and weekend brunches are also offered.
Modelled on traditional British-style public houses, this pub chain has seven Toronto locations in total as well as several more across Ontario. The menu features popular pub fare such as sandwiches, burgers, wings and several varieties of nachos. Each location features different games and special event nights.
With a name like Puck N'Wings, it isn't hard to imagine what might be on the menu. Serving up a variety of hot, juicy wings with a side of hockey on the big screen, this sports bar is on its way to a hat trick. Bevvies include draft beer.
Owned by the same folks that run the popular Madison Avenue Pub, Paupers is located in a 100-year-old building and the interior reflects the structure's past. Serving a range of pub fare and 16 beers on tap, the pub features an upstairs lounge with a jukebox and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. There is also a street side patio as well as one on the roof.
The downtown location of the Canada-wide Fionn MacCool's chain is frequented by an after work crowd as well as tourists and locals. The Irish pub features a patio, a menu of freshly-made fare and a number of lagers and ales on tap. Each weekend the pub hosts live bands playing Celtic music and visitors enjoy the music, a pint and a bit of craic.
For an authentic Irish pub experience try the Overdraught Irish Pub in Toronto's Entertainment District. Menu includes traditional Irish fare including stews, bangers and mash and shepherd's pie. For something a little different try the potato nachos or a juicy Overdraught burger.
Located in Kensington Market, this decidedly un-trendy bar draws a crowd of rock n roll fans out to hear everything from rockabilly to roots rock. Murals adorn the walls and the bar features an outdoor patio. Graffiti's hosts live bands and also offers an open stage on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Located in the Beach, this full-service pub offers a wide selection of brews on-tap, traditional English-style fare and nightly events. The neighborhood favorite features a seasonal patio space, numerous flat-screen televisions and dining choices for lunch and dinner.
Located in a building constructed in 1873, the Irish Embassy Pub and Grill is modelled on a traditional Irish pub. Patrons drink Irish whiskey and pints of Guinness while ordering off a menu that features Green Isle-inspired favourites such as steak and Guinness pie and Kilkenny-battered haddock.
This brew pub offers a range of specially crafted beers including Best Bitter, Traditional India Pale Ale, Peculiar dark ale, Keefe's Irish Stout and Summer Ale. The menu features pub favourites such as nachos, ribs, wings and a variety of sandwiches, burgers, pizza and pasta.
Kick back and have fun with your friends at this pub on Bloor Street West. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A room for private parties can be booked in advance.
Located in the heart of Liberty Village, this Irish pub brings the charm of Ireland to Toronto through traditional cuisine, brews and live music. In addition to offering a weekend brunch menu, a selection of dinner classics, including pot pies and stews are also available.
A creative continental menu takes traditional pub fare to a new level at this friendly and relaxing pub located near the waterfront on Villiers Street.
A popular neighborhood spot in the Roncesvalles Village, this pub and eatery features an extensive seasonal patio, Friday night music jams and a menu of traditional fare, including burgers, wings, sandwiches and fish and chips.
With a total of 10 locations in the greater Toronto area, the Gabby's chain of bars offer a simple menu of starters, salads, sandwiches, wraps and burgers. Each location features a variety of beers in bottles and on tap, and offer a range of entertainment including big screen sports, pool tables and NTN trivia.
With a capacity of just 90 people, the Underground is a small space that likes to host big parties. The chilled-out Entertainment District pub treats it's patrons like friends and keeps the rock n roll music loud. Local bands play cover tunes various nights of the week and the crowd takes to the dance floor.
Grossman's Tavern features live music seven days a week including blues, R&B and originals. The pub does not charge a cover and two afternoon shows are put on each week. Saturday afternoon has featured New Orleans Jazz for 37 years running and Wednesdays feature an open stage jam from 10pm-2am.
English-style pub fare classics and an impressive selection of on-tap brews are available at this Village eatery and bar. Daily food and drink specials and frequent special events are also offered.
Located in the Kingsway area, this full-service ale house offers lunch, dinner and brunch menus of internationally-flavored dishes and features extensive selections of on-tap brews, wines, scotches and whiskeys.
There are a number of Firkin Pubs across the province of Ontario that provide bites to eat and beers and other things to drink. The Quail and Firkin serves Guinness, Harp and Carlsburg as well as bangers, beans and mash and cheddar and bacon burgers.
Joe's offers four levels of partying including Lounge on the main floor which is billed as a recreation room with DJs and a hot bar staff, the Drinking Hall which looks like a Belgian pub and includes 10 televisions and games, Dance on the third level has a large dance floor and looks like and enchanted forest and Breathe is the rooftop patio which is open all year.
English-style pub favorites are offered at this full-service Bloor West Village neighborhood spot. An impressive selection of domestic drafts and international bottled brews are available. Daily specials and a seasonal patio space are also offered.
This friendly Irish pub features a main bar as well as a Fireplace bar upstairs. Live bands play on Friday and Saturday nights and patrons enjoy the tunes while drinking Guinness or one of the many other beers on tap. A selection of wine and spirits are also available as is a menu of traditional pub favourites.
Located in Toronto's hopping Entertainment District, The Charlotte Room is a mellow alternative to the surrounding bars and clubs. Featuring seven custom-made billiard tables that can be reserved ahead of time, the room also has a patio and a menu offering items such as salads, sandwiches, pizza and pasta. There is also a private room that can be rented for parties.
Popular among the local business crowd at lunchtime, Peel Pub gets packed with revellers out to have a fun in the evenings. The bar has a friendly non-stop party atmosphere at night, especially on Tuesdays as it hosts Karaoke Destruction. The food and drinks are cheap and there are daily specials for both.
Arizona B-Bar & Grill is located close to the Lester B Pearson Airport. The restaurant features a large main bar, dining area as well as four private rooms for private bookings. The menu is classic pub fare including sandwiches, burgers, pizza, pasta and more.
This pub is an authentic British experience right from the 14 Imported and Domestic beers on tap to the traditional English fare offered in the menu. Guests have the opportunity to watch live British soccer via satellite.
Mon -Fri 12:00pm- 2:00am
Sat -Sun 10:00am- 2:00am
Located in the heart of the Village and catering to the LGBT community, this neighborhood pub features full bar services, billiards, nightly themed game nights and daily drink specials. Interactive poker nights, darts and Wii tournaments are just a few of the events hosted by the bar.
This chain of sports pub has nine Ontario locations in total. The Toronto location features a large patio and all of the pubs in the chain offer a simple but tasty menu of pub favourites. Visitors looking for a place to party during a major sports event will enjoy Philthy's as will those looking for a fun place to dance, as the pubs double as nightclubs.
Based on an original restaurant concept in Buffalo, New York, this casual eatery specializes in authentic buffalo-style wings and other pub-style classics. Full-bar services and kids selections are also offered.
This English-style pub features pool tables, arcade games and sports on TV on the main floor, and live music upstairs most nights of the week. A number of beers are available on tap including Guinness and Upper Canada lager.
Try a pint of Guinness at this authentic Irish-style pub. Dora Keogh features an interior made mostly of wood down to much of the seating and features a cozy snug area. Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere while listening to live Celtic music on Sunday afternoons and Thursday nights.
Whelan's Gate Irish Pub
Rumoured to be haunted, Whelan's Gate Irish Pub serves traditional Irish pub food that is perfectly complimented by a pint of Guinness. The pub is available for special events and parties such as anniversaries and birthdays.
Triple Crown Restaurant
Triple Crown Restaurant is located on Lawrence Avenue in North York. Classic pub fare is featured on the menu.
Ronnie's Local 069
This small pub with an even smaller patio is nearly always packed with the local Kensington Market crowd. The beverage of choice tends to be either draft of bottled beer. The pub serves brunch on weekends and the regular menu is of the salads and sandwiches variety.
Pour Boy Pub
Located two blocks east of Christie and Bloor, Pour Boy Pub is open daily for lunch, dinner and late –night noshing. Menu includes fresh affordable entrees with a total of 10 draughts on tap as well as extensive bar service. Private party bookings are available.
Amnesia Bar and Grill
Located on the edges of the Annex neighbourhood, this bar and grill offers a simple pub menu to go with the pints and bottled beers. The staff and patrons are friendly and welcoming so newcomers may end up making a friend or two. The pub includes a pool table and a jukebox that features a variety of music.
Brass Taps Pizza Pub
Kick back with friends and enjoy gourmet pizza made from scratch using fresh ingredients. A standard pub fare menu is also available for those who are not in the mood for pizza.
Mitzi's Sister
Offering a weekend brunch that is popular both with young local families as well as the neighbourhood hipsters, Mitzi's Sister is an artsy English-style pub. Patrons choose from 15 microbrewed beers on tap and either pack onto the patio on sunny afternoons and warm evenings, or stay indoors and enjoy performances by local musicians.
2001 Sports Bar
This sports bar and restuarant offers a pub-style menu and a casual atmosphere, great for watching that big game with the gang.
Friar & Firkin
Located across from Much Music's Queen Street West headquarters, the Friar & Firkin seems a world away from the young and loud crowd stationed outside the music video TV station. Situated in the basement, this pub is relaxed and friendly and features the traditional Firkin-chain menu of pub favourites with vegetarian options. There are TVs that show sports matches inside and a street-level patio outside.
Bistro on Avenue
Located in North York, this casual bar and grill is noted for its traditional St. Louis-style chicken wings, ribs and other pub-style favorites. Wing combination plates, salads, signature onion poppers and party platters are just some of the menu offerings available.
Brunswick House
Established in the 1860s, Brunswick House is one of the longest continually operating pubs in Toronto. Popular among University of Toronto students as well as locals, the front half of the British-style pub features a pinball machine and the back features a dance floor where DJs spin a range of music.
James Joyce Irish Pub Toronto
Located in the Annex, this authentic Irish-style public house features live music each night of the week. The Celtic tunes in particular tend to draw a crowd and patrons sip on a pint of one of the 15 beers on tap, including all the usual suspects such as Guinness and Kilkenny. Those not in the mood for music can play a game of pool or watch a sport match on one of the pub's TVs.
Milwaukee's Grill, Tap & Bar
This bar and grill offers a menu of smoked fare, and ribs and chicken wings are a particular specialty. Visitors can enjoy a warm evening on the patio or take to the dance floor Thursday to Saturday and groove to rock, R&B, funk, soul and hip hop. The bar hosts a karaoke night on Tuesdays and sport matches are often shown on the large television screens.
The Tap
This friendly and relaxed Annex pub is frequented by local students, artists and musicians who chat and challenge one another at NTN trivia. The pub carries a range of bottled beers and also offers a number of ales and lagers on tap. DJs spin at the pub most nights of the week.
Harbour Sports Grille
Harbour Sports Grille is a must-visit locale for sports fans. The pub features 50 televisions including two with giant screens. If there is a sporting event being televised, this sports bar will be playing it. The menu includes traditional pub favourites such as fish and chips, wings, BBQ ribs and pizza, and guests can enjoy their meal and beverage on the large outdoor patio.
Green Room
Shabby-chic decor, casual dining and a hidden inner courtyard are just a few of the features of this cafe and bar, popular with the student crowds. All-day breakfasts, live music and a menu of pub-style and internationally-inspired meals are offered.
Old York Bar & Grill
Originally established in the 1930's, the Old York Bar & Grill has been a popular hangout among locals ever since. A number of beers made by local breweries are on offer as is a menu of hearty favourites. The pub offers brunch on weekends and live jazz, folk, blues and bluegrass nightly.
Fiddler's Green
Fiddler's Green is a loud and fun Irish pub that is popular among tourists. With an interior that is full on knick-knacks and an outdoor patio, the pub hosts live cover bands upstairs on Tuesday nights, karaoke on Fridays and open mic amateur comedy night on Saturdays.
Clinton's Tavern
Located in Little Korea, Clinton's is a well-known music venue and features live bands and improv comedy in the back room most nights of the week. Locals fill the main room and order drinks and food from the friendly staff while watching major sport events on the big screen TV. The pub also offers a small internet cafe in the basement.
Mezzrow's
Located in Parkdale, Mezzrow's is popular among local workers and artists. The pub's most striking feature is a huge fish tank which brings a little colour to interior which is done mostly in dark shades of brown and red. The menu offers typical pub fare such as burgers, nachos, pastas and salads, and the bar also offers a brunch menu.
The Bishop & The Belcher
An authentic British-style public house, The Bishop and the Belcher offers over a dozen beers on tap. The pub features a menu of typical pub favourites like bangers and mash, beer-battered fish and chips and steak sandwiches, but also provides a range of international fare like curries as well as a number of vegetarian options. The atmosphere is casual and friendly so all should feel welcome.
Last Temptation
The Last Temptation is a quiet and relaxed alternative to the busy pubs and bars in the Kensington Market area. The chilled-out space features a menu that includes all-day brunch items and there is a patio that gets packed on a sunny day. Visitors can sit outside, enjoy a pint or two and watch the world go by.
The Bottom Line Restaurant & Bar
Popular with sports fans due to its close proximity to Rogers Centre and the Hockey Hall of Fame, this casual sports pub and restaurant offers a menu of pub classics and ample beer, cocktail and wine selections.
Planet Kensington
Frequented by Kensington's punk population, this bar and live music venue has been putting on local underground bands since the 1970s. Music can be anything from surf to metal and as there is no stage, bands play surrounded by the crowd. A menu of burgers, quesadillas, pasta and other favourites is on offer.
The Ferret & Firkin
A popular hangout for both locals as well as University of Toronto students, The Ferret & Firkin features a patio that can be used even on a chilly evening as it is heated. Inside there are pool tables, darts and a juke box that gets turned down for live bands on Thursdays. A number of vegetarian options are available on the menu and they pub serves brunch on the weekend.
Grasshopper Bar
This little pub in Cabbagetown has a decidedly small-town vibe despite being a big city bar. Decoration is sparse and the patio is small but the staff and patrons are friendly, food and drinks are a bargain for Toronto and the jukebox is full of classic rock. The Grasshopper's karaoke Thursday and Sundays are quite popular.
Ted's Collision
Fans of authentic grungy rock and roll bars should make Ted’s Collision a priority. Popular among locals, as well as writers, musicians and actors, the bar is often described as dark and dirty. Visitors can enjoy a beer and some pizza on the patio or stay inside and rock out.
Chelsea Room
Specialty cocktails are the focus at the Chelsea Room. The bar offers a seasonal menu of creative drinks, each of which are made with fresh ingredients. Known for having a warm and inviting atmosphere, the bar welcomes both regulars and newcomers. Visitors can get down to a mix of funk, retro, jazz and dance beats or enjoy their drinks on the patio.
The Speed Zone Lounge
Located in the Grand Prix Kartways facility, this enclosed, licensed lounge offers track-view sofa seating and a menu of bar choices and fast-food options, including chicken fingers, fries and salads.
Beaconsfield
Located across the street from The Drake, one of Toronto's hottest spots for scenesters, the Beaconsfield brings in a similarly trendy and chic crowd. Despite the good-looking and hip patrons, the bar is friendly and doesn't suffer from a pretentious atmosphere. DJs play a mix of funk, indie, UK garage and grime beats, and the bar features a French-bistro style menu served for brunch, lunch and dinner.
The Abbot on the Hill
Located in the Rosedale-Summerhill area and serving up eclectic and rare pints since 2004, this casual eatery and public house features a menu of favorites, including burgers, fish and chips, bangers and mash and shepherds pie. Fixed price menu promotions every Monday offer diners an opportunity to sample five courses and accompanying beers.
Black Bull Hotel & Tavern
Formerly a biker bar, the Black Bull still pulls in some rough-around-the-edges patrons but is also popular among university students, locals and a range of others. The pub's patio, which patrons cram onto at the first sign of warm weather, is huge and hugely popular. There are pool tables inside and the occasional live band plays here.
Sarah's Cafe & Bar
Sarah's Cafe & Bar is located in Danforth Village, and has over 60 varieties of draft and bottled beers available. A range of food is available including 14 varieties of mussels and middle eastern and Mediterranean fare. The cafe also serves brunch.
Imperial Pub
The Imperial Pub consists of the main floor Aquarium Bar (named for the giant aquarium that hangs over the bar) and the Library Lounge upstairs. Clientele is a mix of students, regulars and tourists out for a cheap pint and a bite to eat off the deli-style menu. The Library Lounge features a jukebox with old jazz tunes and the bar has a rooftop patio that is open in the summer.
Reilly's Restaurant
A popular haunt for locals and Ryerson students, this casual sports bar features over a dozen big-screen televisions, full bar services and pub grub favorites like wings, fish and chips and burgers. Food and drink promotions are also offered.
Mayday Malone's Pub
Named for the barman played by Ted Danson on the popular TV sitcom Cheers, Mayday Malone's is the type of pub where friends meet after a long day to drink beer, have a good laugh and unwind. Patrons munch on snacks like nachos and wings from the standard pub menu and on Thursday nights entertainment is provided by the brave souls willing to take a turn on the karaoke machine.
Toby's Famous Eatery
Toby's Famous Eatery is located near College and Bathurst. The menu consists of typical pub fare such as wings, burgers and beer.
The Slug & Lettuce
Located near the Yonge and Finch subway, this North York casual eatery features pub-style menu selections, bistro-type options and ample brews on-tap. Saturday karaoke nights and daily food and drink specials are also offered.
Axis Gallery & Grill
This Junction neighborhood eatery offers a menu of pub fare and features an extensive selection of brew on-tap and assorted spirits. Live music events and frequent food and drink specials are also offered.
Stone's Place
Dedicated to the band that has chosen Toronto as the place to rehearse for a number of world tours, Stone's Place displays memorabilia from the 1960s to today. While Satisfaction, Ruby Tuesday, Gimme Shelter, Brown Sugar and more Stones hits blast over the speakers most of the time, there are nights for other music. The gay-friendly rap night Big Primpin' and Hey Ladeez rock n roll night are both popular options.
Thymeless Bar & Grill
Located in Kensington Market, Thymeless is a reggae bar with a small front patio as well as a larger one complete with foosball table out back. DJs spin reggae, soul, dub, funk, Latin and afro beats on various theme nights including No-TO, Do it to Death and superheavyREGGAE. In the summertime the party moves from the main room to the patio in the back.
Foggy Dew Irish Alehouse and Pub
Located just east of Stanley Park, this popular Irish pub doesn't play favourites as it celebrates both St. Patrick's Day (for the Irish) and Robbie Burns Day (for the Scots). Featuring a traditional pub menu with items such as nachos, burgers, steak and calamari, the pub also offers live music on Saturday nights.
Annex Billiards Club
Featuring 18 tables including both snooker and eight-ball, the Annex Billiards Club has been attracting a faithful group of regulars and welcoming newcomers since its beginnings in the early 1970s. The bar, which has a friendly and warm atmosphere, features an espresso bar and offers a standard menu of burgers and sandwiches.
P.M. Toronto Sports Bar
One of the first sports bars of its kind in Toronto, this casual eatery and pub is known for its sports memorabilia decor and menu of burgers, wings, nachos and other classics. Extensive bar services, pool tables, foosball and ample big-screen televisions for sports viewing are offered.
Upfront Bar & Grill
Featured in Hollywood films such as Fever Pitch and Good Will Hunting, Upfront Bar & Grill is a sports pub covered in memorabilia such as jerseys, autographed photos of sports figures and season tickets. Hockey, baseball and football games are shown on a big screen TV and the Upfront offers over a dozen beers on tap.
Wheat Sheaf Tavern
Established in 1849 the Wheat Sheaf is a designated historic landmark and is arguably the oldest tavern in Toronto. Popular with a regular group of locals as well as well as tourists, the tavern features pool tables, a jukebox with a huge selection, a patio and a menu filled with traditional pub fare.
The Wolf & Firkin
Open daily for lunch, dinner and late-night drinks, this casual pub and eatery offers extensive choices from the bar as well as selections of pub-style and regional fare, including nachos, poutine, sliders and more.
The Local
A haven for Little Poland's artsy residents, The Local is based the traditional British pubs that are frequented by the local populace. With a menu of standard pub fare and a range of beers on tap, the pub gets packed from Thursdays to Saturdays. Other nights of the week live folk, bluegrass and alt-country bands play for the appreciative masses.
The Black Horse
The Black Horse is a jazz an blues pub located on Bloor Street West. Classic pub fare is offered on the menu.
Nirvana
A casual bar atmosphere with an East-Asian theme is offered at this Kensington Market establishment, which offers ample choice of bar selections and a menu of internationally-flavored dishes, tapas and more.
St. Louis Bar & Grill
This bar in midtown Toronto is a great place to watch the sport matches on big screen TVs or to get together with friends for pitchers and wings after a big game. The menu features standard pub fare and beer is definitely the beverage of choice. Food and drink specials are offered daily.
Yorkville Bar & Grill
Air passengers travelling through Toronto's Pearson Airport and wanting a drink or a bite to eat while killing some time can do both at the Yorkville Bar & Grill. The establishment offers both a lounge and a restaurant and customers can choose from a varied menu of soups, salads and sandwiches while watching a game on one of its TV or following the activity out the window on the tarmac.
The Banknote Bar & Supergrill
The Banknote was once a bank, hence the name. Now it is a full-service bar and grill that offers 12 different pints and 70s rock music plays in the background.
Kilgour's Bar Meets Grill
Breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner are served up at this casual eatery, which features a menu of pub favorites, Mediterranean-inspired dishes and hearty breakfasts, served daily until 3pm. Weekend brunches, an expansive patio space and sports-viewing events are additional features.
Sticky Fingers Bar & Grill Toronto
Ribs and wings are the specialty of this Yonge street pub, which also features a menu of pasta dishes, burgers, sandwiches, salads and pub-style appetizers. Live local music talent is also showcased.
Smokeless Joe
Smokeless Joe's carries only a few local microbrewed beers on tap. However, those looking for variety can try one or more of the 250 brands of bottled beers from across the globe that the pub keeps on hand. Visitors can try samples of the draft and pick a favourite or test out an obscure lager or ale imported from the other side of the planet.
Wallymagoo's Marinebar
This bar's location on the water ensures that it is often busy with a fun crowd out to enjoy a beer. The menu is seafood laden with dishes like smoked salmon, calamari and mussels.
Blue Moon Pub
Located in Toronto's historic east end, this full-service eatery features traditional pub fare, comprehensive draft selections and hosts weekly open-mic jams, which showcases local emerging talents.
Wild Wing Church Street Toronto
Wings are just one of the specialties of this pub-style chain eatery, which also offers choices of signature wraps, salads, onion rings, desserts and full bar services.
Eton Tavern
Established as a British bar in the 1920s, Eton Tavern has been a home-away-from-home for the city's Newfoundlander population since the 1950s. Located in Greektown, the pub features live music on the weekends, pool tournaments on Mondays and stand-up comedy in the middle of the week.
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