36 Best Gastropubs in Toronto

“Went for Winterlicious lunch. Great food, attentive service. Clean, light filled space on a freezung cold day. Had momos for appetizer, salmon on a bed of tomato lentils for the main course, and creme brulee for dessert. Hot chocolate with whipped cream was perfect for a cold day. I recommend this place, and will go again.“

“A good friend from Montreal, was in Toronto today, and an acquaintance who we haven't seen for some time, and Bill and I met for a late lunch at the 'House on Parliament', (454 Parliament St. - west side of the St., south of Carlton St.). Someone recommended to us and it was our first visit there. The staff were friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was great, the food (great menu) was delicious, and the prices were fair! I had the 'Vodka cured smoked salmon' with fresh basil cream cheese, capers, cucumber, red onion confit and crostini. Very fresh and very tasty. The others also really enjoyed their meal too. If you're ever in the vicinity, I would highly recommend going there. Check out their page on fb to see some great pics of the food they serve. We will definitely go back there...“

“Great Restaurant. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is great. The Live Jazz Brunch is a great experience“

“Amazing burger! It was way better than I expected“

“Amazing place for dinner and drinks! Authentic food and great atmosphere!“

“I've been to Bramble for lunch and dinner with girlfriends as it's in the neighbourhood, but something really magical happened when we went last weekend with friends. The service was just excellent (Serena, new to Bramble, top of her game, very sweet, lovely and personable). We had the most delicious cocktails and the food was wonderful! Octopus, calamari, oysters, all were fantastic starters and plentiful for sharing. Our mains ranged from steak frites to the burgers and fish - very delicious, tasty. All in all a wonderful night, would highly recommend for a night out with friends. We had the front high-top table in the window and it was easy to talk and mingle, not too noisy. Thank you, Bramble, for a special night!“

“Our family enjoyed the Sunday roast beef dinner to celebrate Easter yesterday.“

“I had a great experience at Bar Hop. The burger was absolutely on point—juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right—and it paired perfectly with their fresh tap draft beer. It’s honestly one of the best spots to catch a game; the atmosphere is lively but still relaxed enough to enjoy your food without feeling rushed.
The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The place itself is clean, cozy, and has that perfect pub vibe where you can just sit back and unwind. Definitely a go-to spot if you’re looking for good food, great beer, and a solid place to watch sports. 🍺🍔“

“I love this place, and try to go every time I'm in Toronto. They keep an excellent and creative list of craft beers that are locally sourced. The staff are great, as is the food and the overall vibe.“

“Great atmosphere wonderful staff awesome food!💖“

“Visiting from Denver, CO. Found this place by chance and it is excellent. Chris is friendly and more importantly knowledgeable about the local beers he serves. We're only in town for a few days but we will stop in every night that were in Toronto.“

“Wonderful staff, quint atmosphere, great tunes and tasty food and beverages 😋“

“Excellent food and drinks, had the BLAT and absolutely loved it. 🥑Cocktails are fantastic. 🍹Super friendly service! 😁Highly recommend.“

“My friend, pup and I had a delicious lunch on the patio on a gorgeous fall day. Everything was great - a big bowl of ice water for my dog, shady tables, and amazing food and service. Sandra was wonderful. We will be back soon.“

“Family friendly atmosphere with fantastic attentive service. Highly recommend and I will be going again soon.“

“We came here after shopping, we had the beef tartare and the scallops along with the sticky toffee pudding and it was amazing! I’ve never had food like this. The service was good and our server was really nice. I loved the environment it felt so cozy. Amazing place. Coming again soon!“

“Looking for a new, favourite haunt? We highly recommend the Prohibition Social House. Located in the Riverside Neighbourhood on Queen Street just across the bridge from the Distillery District and known as the small town in a big city. The ambiance is subdued with low lighting and soft music, creating an inviting, friendly and intimate atmosphere. We dined 2 evenings while visiting nearby family. The menu is creative, diverse and complete, which would satisfy tastes from the basic to the more discriminating palates. Beer and wine selections were impressive and very reasonably priced, especially during their 2 different happy hours. Our servers were Victoria and Talia, both of whom were courteous, friendly, personable, highly engaging and extremely professional. We were also warmly welcomed by management staff. Customer service was outstanding. These qualities and the food made us return customers. On the first evening, we thoroughly enjoyed battered mushrooms, tuna tartare, cob salad and the famous Prohibition burger. The mushrooms were not the standard button variety, but specialty oyster mushrooms coated in a light breading, quick fried and served over greens with a very flavourful aioli sauce. The elegant bluefin tuna tartare was fresh, succulent and professionally presented. The cob salad was fairly standard, but plentiful. The meal highlight was the burger. The Prohibition Social House grinds their own beef, meaning that you can order your burger cooked from rare to well done. I ordered mine medium rare. Complete with fries it was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious, served on a brioche bun with fixings on the side so that you can tailor your burger to preference. All food (other than the salad) was piping hot. The burger was so delicious, I also ordered it on the second evening. No disappointment here… once again, it was consistently impeccable. During our second visit, we also ordered the battered calamari. Again, lightly breaded served over greens with another very flavourful aioli sauce and cooked to a delicate exactness. We also ordered the mushroom ravioli, which was served in a delectable creamy, bechamel sauce. Portions were perfect. All in all… an awesome and impressive dining experience. Well done folks and thank you! We will be back. Quoting a onetime TV show… “You gotta’ eat here!” Phil and Wendy H. (London, Ontario)“

“Excellent experience, great vibe and atmosphere. Cozy seating in the booths. Cocktail and bar menu had great variety and the food was delicious with a good variety, everyone in our party had things to choose from. The servers were very attentive. Would recommend for sure!“

“The Thai red curry was just amazing, reminds me of my trip to Chiang Mai. The seafood pasta with mussels was also great. All made in house. Rare find in area. Great craft beer. A hidden gem from all the places in the area that serve basic chicken wings and deep fried offerings. The entrance is not desirable, but was told the entrance is being renovated.“

“Great food and staff, good music and several screens to watch games 5 star“

“Amazing drinks and food! The atmosphere and food were amazing. Spa day tomorrow!“

“Appetizers, drinks, entrees and especially the dessert was on 🔥🔥🔥“

“I loved this pub so much I got married here! We had a small ceremony (20 people) on the dreamy back patio and a medium reception (55 people) on the upper floors. Steve and his staff were a dream to work with. I won't get into all the details but it was like working with a proper wedding planning team with the benefit (and cost!) of a casual, cozy pub wedding. Everyone raved about the food and the staff.“

“Great food and a very nice environment. Very impressive range of traditional Ukrainian and Eastern European dishes with a high end twist and a modern touch. You get to see a very clean and interesting open kitchen if you walk through the back of the restaurant.“

“Was on the East end for a good time not a long time and this place was definitely my favourite.

All the love to Andrew and the rest of the staff who made my little staycation on the East end very memorable. Will be back soon!“

“We have been coming here for 20 years. Either on the weekdays or the weekends, everything and everyone at The Rebel House is just pure perfection. The kitchen is tiny but they churn out the best comfort food. The drinks are always fresh and the staff is always so welcoming. You have to become a regular here!“

“I recently dined at Local 1794 and had an exceptional experience from start to finish. Upon entering, I was immediately struck by the welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. The food was outstanding—flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared and the service was consistently attentive, professional, and on point throughout the meal. I highly recommend Local 1794 to anyone looking for fine quality dining and excellent hospitality.“

“The Paddock has been around for decades and is one of the best dive bars. It was slated to close after Covid but the landlord let them sign a new lease. They made it bigger by knocking out a wall at the back and that is where they have renovated the place to put a stage there for the live music. Prices are not bad, staff are great and the place has a really good feel to it. Glad to see it is staying around for a while longer“

“Had a great night out at Axis Gallery & Grill! The highlight of the evening was the live music by Brandon Gregory. His solo acoustic performance was absolutely amazing and created a fantastic atmosphere. Great entertainment, good vibes, and a memorable experience. I would definitely come back for another night of live music!“

“Great beer selection and a fantastic breakfast sandwich!“

“Great little neighborhood brew pub. I really come for the beer and the food has never disappointed. I love their IPA and the sour beers. Grab a flight and try five. I stopped coming in person during the pandemic so really appreciate that you can drop in and pick up your favorite brew to take home.“

“Brilliant pub and food!!!!“

“Maurizio is the best ❤️ everyone is friendly and the atmosphere is nice and relaxing! 😊“

“Best food, best service, best atmosphere“

“Dan was a great server when we were there recently for breakfast. All our food was exactly as we ordered it and was delicious. Highly recommend“

“It was very good food and great customer service I recommend The Fox to anybody!!“