29 Best Craft Breweries in Toronto

“Tucked away on a side street, Left Field Brewery is a bar where you meet your friends and neighbours to meet and catch up.

The Leslieville location didn't seem to have food menu, but there snacks available.

Dog and kid friendly space makes everyone feel so welcome 😃.“

“In Nova Scotia, and just had their 2019 Balam. Easily the best beer I have had, the rich chocolate, the sweet bourbon, and the smooth toffee with the boozy hit, just magical. I wish there is more coming out of this in the coming years, and to get myself to Ontario to enjoy their beer in person.“

“Great vibe and people! Fantastic beer!! You will not be disappointed!! 🍻“

“Good beer, nice talking with staff“

“Have visited this spot twice now, and will make it a regular stop on my trips to Toronto. I was lucky enough to be served by Erica both times, who was knowledgable and enthusiastic about their impressive draft list!“

“great beer and lovely place.“

“Mascot Brewery, Mascot Brewery...“

“Steam Whistle has always been a go to beer for a lot of us, but having their support for our veteran charity event this year really took it to another level. It’s clear they care about more than just selling beer, they support Veterans and bring folks together! ML&R REGIMENT MC CANADA“

“Really cool space with a great selection of beer. Looking forward to seeing the larger space but would defineitly be back again if ever in Toronto.“

“I came in yesterday, there was this unprecedented party of people that showed up unannounced and had taken over the brewery common space. But the manager went out of their way to make it work for our party of people. Saved our Saturday and had some of the best beer in Toronto.“

“Fun restaurant on Ossington with really good beer - Jutsu and Roman Candle are my favs.

Smallish menu but a good variety of choices. Service was friendly and quick. Only downside is that it’s hard to get a seat because this restaurant is so popular.“

“Great day at Henderson. Aidan and team were really helpful and fun…bought us a round as well. Tons of Rush themed beer merch too.“

“Incredibly skilled brewing team with amazing balance of unique flavours. A MUST stop when you are in Toronto.“

“Great food and 🍻 fun atmosphere“

“There's always great beer options here, so many tasty options and caters to all sorts of palates. The food, oh my goodness the food is SO good. Anytime we go to Indie Alehouse, it is a good and happy night. I don't think we've ever had poor service here, whatever you guys are doing, please keep doing it!“

“Great Ambience, Awesome Food, Great staff!“

“great pace to grab some fresh, local beer.“

“Great ambiance, tasty food and speedy service.The staff is attentive but not pushy.The food menu is diverse but not overwhelming, with interesting flavour combinations.And the drink list is extensive, and includes their own house made beers.“

“what a delicious beer! such a pure flavor, so precise in the descriptio in addition to an excellent, creative and elegantly extravagant presentation, It shows and it is appreciated that they make beer with a lot of love“

“Absolutely great brewhouse and restaurant! I've tried 2 different IPA's and both were great beers. The Juice Island IPA being my preferred choice. Dinner was delicious with a starter of the Caprese Salad and the Brisket Poutine topped with crispy fried onions and pickled red onions. My partner ordered the equally great and somewhat unique Tuna Power Bowl. The Ahi tuna was cooked to perfection, the flavours and ingredient mix was not your typical bowl mix. Great staff, fast service and a nice patio for an enjoyable early evening dinner in Toronto.“

“There is only one pub of two nearby I am willing to go if I want a drink or 4 to unwind from busy work stretches. If they’re both closed I go home because nothing beats the craft &care these folks provide in their service every time! They have an amazing (and small) selection of snacks & more filling dishes, always served to consistent satisfaction & perfection. The menu changes seasonally and there is a fridge with seasonally changing options if you just want to stop by for a smile and some cans to bring home. My favorite wheat beer to date exists only on tap here, ‘there’s always money in the banana stand’ comparable to sidelaunch wheat but if sidelaunch wheat were to have birthed baby Jesus in beer form. That’s THB for you, I have been spoiled with their standards. They’re also extremely humble and they treat you like the neighbours you wish were your actual neighbours who live next door. There’s trivia nights on recent Tuesdays most weeks too!

Vegetarian options: Cheeses & olives are my fav meatless snacks ❤️ often available in the fridge to go when the kitchen is closed!

Kid-friendliness: Bring your kids of the four legged variety PLEASE!“

“We arrived at Radical as part of our brewery crawl and were delighted to find a bar full of Creed fans, we sang, danced and drank with a truly merry bunch. Our bartender Ashley was amazing and treated us with first class service, what a blast, can't wait to visit again someday“

“We had our X-mas hockey party there and it was a great vibe. Servers were fun, food was good and I recommend their new stout on tap ; Blak Katt.“

“We had a great time!! Service was good…Beer was great!!“

“My husband and I got married at the Granite recently and we had such a wonderful time that it's kind of hard to express how much we love this wonderful establishment and its people.

The people:
Firstly, Sam was our main point of contact for our wedding and from our first meeting, we knew that we were in good hands. He was responsive, friendly, and genuine whenever we spoke to him and we just knew we could trust him with our big day. We visited the Granite one day several months before our wedding to find that a renovation had happened unbeknownst to us and the reception area for our wedding looked quite different than what we had originally booked. When we reached out to Sam about it, he took the time to explain why the renovations were necessary (it made total sense), took accountability immediately, and made things right for us. It meant a lot to us that he didn't just dismiss us or argue with us, and it says a lot about how well he manages his family's business.

In addition to Sam, everyone who works at the Granite is super lovely. Ryan, Tinna, Owen, and Ada are all super friendly and always provide amazing service. The feedback we got from our wedding guests was that the service was prompt and excellent. Unfortunately, one of our guests made a mess on the floor (we're so sorry) but the staff handled it so professionally and didn't mention a word of it to us.

The food:
The food at the Granite is amazing. All our guests raved about the food, including my picky mother! We went with Buffet 2 and both the chicken and beef were incredible. Both were perfectly cooked. Super tender and juicy - not dry at all. My go-to on regular days (not my wedding day) is the lamb curry which is so hearty, delicious and really spicy. Ironically, despite getting married at a brewery, I am not a big drinker but have quite enjoyed the Ringberry ale! They are also super accommodating and clear about dietary restrictions so if you have any vegetarians or people with allergies in your group, they are very easy to work with.

Atmosphere + premises:
From the outside you would never be able to tell how just how charming this place is. The indoor seating areas are just so cozy and the reception area is great for events. We also attended a trivia night once and it was a blast. The patio is really nice and overlooks a beautiful courtyard which is where we did our wedding ceremony + photos. I cannot get over how beautiful it looked out there with the white hydrangeas in full bloom. We also love how the washrooms are inclusive. Our guests appreciated that this was an all-in-one venue where you can do the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one location. No one wants a 3 hour gap between a church service and a reception at opposite ends of the city!

Value:
If you're looking for a wedding venue that can accommodate around ~100 ish, I highly recommend checking out the Granite. Every other venue we looked at was ridiculously priced with crazy additional fees. The Granite gives you everything you need without ever trying to upsell you or charge you for any extra stuff. It's all very clear from the beginning what you're paying for.

I promise you won't be disappointed if you book your wedding with Granite. They really are the best team and my husband and I cannot thank them enough for their hard work in making our day so perfect.

In summary:
-great food
-great staff
-cozy + intimate atmosphere
-beautiful courtyard
-free parking
-fun, inclusive events like drag brunches
-ceremony, cocktail hour + reception all-in-one location

What more could you ask for?“

“The best beer in the town“

“We threw a memorial here and it was the perfect space for it. The food, the service, the drinks, access to projector and av system were all excellent. Margaret was super helpful and accommodated all of our requests. Not to mention the pricing was very reasonable compared to all other event spaces we found. Highly recommend throwing your events at high park brewery!“

“Great beer selection and a fantastic breakfast sandwich!“

“The Amsterdam Brewhouse is located along the Lake Ontario Waterfront at Queen's Quay West. They have a large indoor and outdoor seating area and are open from 11am to late (weekdays) and 10am to late (weekends). Menu features the Amsterdam Brewery label draught beers along with a fairly typical bar food menu. We visited recently during a warm weekend afternoon and were able to be seated immediately. Blonde Lager tasted just fine, artichoke dip was pretty good as well. Prices are a bit high but we found food and drink quality to be fair enough, food portion sizes are good. Venue is quite fun and views of the lake are great. Amsterdam Brewhouse is a fun place, we'd be happy to pop in again during future walks along the waterfront.“