50 Best Pubs in Toronto

“went for the first time after the jays game. it was fantastic“

“One of the best steaks I have ever tried! Oh, and one of few places in Toronto that play great music. Service is quick and personable. Great place!“

“It’s better then KFC Cheese stick OMG🤤best I’ve ever had The spicy 🌶️ pastas ou 😋 So I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“A lovely place to relax and enjoy great food. Excellent service - fully recommend visiting here. We will definitely be back x“

“On Saturday night, after my daughter had an unsettling experience with an Uber driver, she ended her trip early and got out at the Mugshot Tavern. From the moment she walked in, the staff treated her with kindness, warmth, and genuine care. They made sure she felt safe and comfortable until I arrived. In what was a stressful and frightening moment for her, the team at Mugshot Tavern showed what it means to be good people. I’m deeply grateful for their compassion and quick action. The world needs more places like this where people look out for each other, even when they don’t have to. Thank you, Mugshot Tavern.“

“Amazing selection of whiskey, wonderful friendly staff, good food (with plenty of veg friendly options!).“

“Love this place! Casual low-key vibe… right up my alley!“

“solid 3.5 stars on the food, but i feel like I may update this after trying them again.

The Old York Tavern feels like an old-man bar with a facelift (which i love) cozy, warm inviting atmosphere, good character. It’s definitely on the smaller side, so tables are very close together, but it kind of adds to the character.

My friend and I caught the tail end of happy hour and the drink + oyster deal is a great value. That said, the oysters were shucked pretty poorly (lots of shell bits), which was a bit of a letdown.

Food-wise, my first experience was a mixed bag but mostly positive.

Mortadella sandwich: Amazing flavour, but I did end up pulling a couple long stringy rinds out of my mouth, which kind of turned me off, but the sandwich itself was great

Chicken liver mousse: I’m not a mousse person, so take this with a grain of salt. The flavour was fine, just not my thing texture-wise.

Stracciatella & flatbread: Hands down the star of the meal. The flatbread was unreal, perfect texture and flavour and the stracciatella with roasted grapes was such a good combo.

Salt & pepper calamari: Good, solid, nothing groundbreaking.

Overall, the meal was good, service was excellent and the vibe is great. I’d definitely go back to try more dishes“

“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.“

“This is my favorite local pub. superb food, yummy drinks, good vibes, friendly service, good times.“

“Best dive bar in the city“

“Local legend Jimmy runs this place with the heart of a true publican. Unreal service, great vibes, and the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like a regular on your first visit. Whether you’re in for a quick pint or settling in for the night, Jimmy sets the tone and lock you in... friendly, attentive, and always on point. Order anything you want, sit back, and enjoy. This spot just hits right every time, come check it out yourself buds.. lock it in“

“We come to the Abbot after most every rehearsal, and can always count on fast and friendly service. They're always accommodating with our group.🎶👍“

“Beer beer beer beer beer 🍺“

“The service is excellent and waitstaff are very good and very friendly. Some of the food items though are not that great. I had the nachos one time, and wanted to order them with ground beef instead of chicken. When I got it, it was chunks of steak, not ground beef. If they had told me they didn't have ground beef I would have ordered something else. I also asked that they take out the jalapenos as I cannot eat them. It was COVERED with jalapenos and even some hidden in the cheese. I did not enjoy them and ate 1/4 of it. I should have sent it back but I already had substitutions and didn't want to be a trouble customer. At another visit I ordered the bruschetta. This is NOT bruschetta. It is on naan bread, not a traditional bun. Instead of chunks of tomatoes and onions, it was slices of tomato and a couple of slices of onion, and covered in feta cheese. That is not bruschetta, I was highly disappointed. They do have some great menu items, the goulash is outstanding as is the chicken linguine and shrimp pasta. Their onion soup is really good, the onion rings and poutine are also very good. I was just disappointed in the two dishes I had.“

“I had booked a table and didn't arrive right on time (I was running late) and received a phone call from the restaurant asking about my reservation. I informed them I was minutes away and the held the table for me. Very nice of them because the restaurant was VERY busy.“

“Spacious! Good food! Nice place for a team event!“

“I’m here right now learning that in 27 days this place is being torn down to make room for condos. I am absolutely heartbroken - this place is a Toronto staple, and so important for the community and culture of University of Toronto and the city as a whole. I have been coming here for crash outs, for celebrations, and for everything in between. This place has been with me for all the highs and lows of my life and I am devastated to lose this part of me. Please reconsider City of Toronto. Think about what you’re taking away from us“

“great service.. amazing place 🍸“

“Great staff, you feel so welcomed each and every time you're there. They really make it a comfortable sociable atmosphere.“

“Cozy place with great value, amazing food and friendly, fast service!“

“Best EVER! Cheap drinks...and John....mmmm.“

“Spent a few hours there, just got home, i havent been this relaxed in a very long time :) Met some AWESOME People there, will be going back this Friday for Karaoke :P“

“Great place. Wonderful staff, amazing owner.“

“Came here for food and drinks with friends. Ordered nearly the entire dessert menu plus a margarita pizza (a wood fire style oven deserved trying). The drinks and all the desserts were great, however the pizza fell flat. The cheese was VERY thin and used sparingly which made the pizza something that can easily be missed. Would come back just for drinks and dessert.“

“My friends and I came for dinner last night and it was fantastic. We had a great seat near the open wall and the food was impeccable. We all ordered something different so we can all try one another’s food. It was all 10/10. Smoked German sausages were so delicious. They also had pretty cool cocktails and the strawberry beer was 20/10“

“Love this place! A community hangout! Great live local music!“

“Great wings, friendly staff and customers“

“Decent overall. Server wasn’t very friendly. Bathroom was super cramped, you literally open the door to someone peeing and half exposed to the hallway and without room to walk by to the sink to wash or to use a stall. Beer was good though and the patio was awesome!“

“The best beer in the town“

“I know they open very early for the amazing breakfast menu, but my only disappointment is that the kitchen closes too soon at night. Maybe they should announce last call for food like they do for alcohol as 1030pm seems very early when people need to absorb the drinks while enjoying the amazing LIVE local talent on Saturday nights. 10/10 for Mark, Reno & the Chefs :)“

“Affordable prices, laid back atmosphere. The only inconvenience was that there is only one pool table, and regular customers take over for hours without sharing the table even when when they go for a smoke.“

“This is a cozy two-story pub with a very warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The food was tasty as well.
The music inside was a little loud, which made conversation a bit challenging at times.
Also, they close at 10 PM, which feels a bit early — it would be great if they stayed open a little later.
However, overall I was very satisfied.
It’s a lovely pub that I’d happily visit again.“

“Some items are a bit on the spicy side but fair prices.“

“Amazing staff and the best food on kingston“

“A little late to write this review but we had hosted a retirement party back in early October and it couldn’t have been more prefect. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and well taken care of. The service was exceptional - attentive without being intrusive, and every detail was handled with professionalism and warmth. Overall the duke of Cornwall (university location) provided the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt farewell. Would highly recommend this place if your planning a special celebration“

“Fantastic Pub, old school and rustic look inside. Greeted at the door with a pleasant welcome. Food was hot and fast. Live bands and plenty of dance floor. Very good selection of beers and spirits. Waitresses were spot on with service. Have a fun night with family and friends. You'll love it. Cheers 🍷 🍻 🦪🦪🍸🍾🍹🥗🥗“

“Worst wings I have ever had. Old and dry my guess they were leftovers from Superbowl Sunday and I was there on Tuesday.“

“Great local pub ,for all occasions ,go there for all soccer games ,and the banter ,and the staff are amazing , and the food is great and very affordable ....great M.“

“I cannot stress enough how much we love Pour Boy! Such a natural local chill, non pretentious, welcoming space and staff. There was 8 of us and all tables were full at all times! The food and drinks constantly showed up promptly great portions and yummy!!!), and the staff always made time for us, whether to take our orders or have a quick comical chat! Our server was Nee I believe. There was two of them, and they were just fab!!! Looking forward to another visit sometime soon!! Thank you Pour Boy team!!!“

“some of the groups im in have dances there and they love one day i will be going for lunch with freinds“

“They don't serve food, just alcohol. They're ok with bringing food, mostly geared to UofT staff and students but they will serve anyone. I drank GSU (the pub's) lager for $5.45 CAD/pint (16oz) it's pretty good and so great in value. Check out the images.“

“Ballyhoo was such a treat! We absolutely loved the ambience, food and crowd. We were late for a concert and were amazed with the speed that our delicious food came! I'm dairy free and there were plenty of options- also, the coconut paloma and the sunrise cocktails were both AMAZING!“

“great paper plane cocktail 🙂🙂“

“The food is delicious, and it is a restaurant worth bringing family and friends to try.“

“Superb. Garlic allergy no problem Staff listened an adapted menu so I could eat. Amazing salad with beets, goats cheese chicken and pecans. Highly recommend. Bonus as baseball was on .“

“It’s better then KFC Cheese stick OMG🤤best I’ve ever had The spicy 🌶️ pastas ou 😋 So I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Visiting Toronto and we found this hip place. Servers were nice, food was good, drinks were amazing! Sake Bomb!!! 👍🏼👍🏼“

“Lots of great activities happening e.g. the Monday night trivia.“

“food is good and comfortable seating.“