50 Best Pubs in Toronto

“The food was phenomenal and the staff were very accomodating. Took my partner here for dinner, we shared the most delicious pork belly and equally delicious roasted brusselsprouts. The oysters were fresh and came with a great choice lf toppings. The trout was so good, the dill cream sauce paired very nicely with the fish. Will be coming back again and highly recommend!“

“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!“

“Great place for late night drinks or brunch! I love the new buck a shuck deal upstairs in their oyster house, and they have such delicious food offerings up there as well. Will be back!“

“Try the chicken pot pie, the crust is reminiscent of a flaky beef patty - yummy, yummy, Chef Darium. The fried crispy chicken sandwich is another winner, pair it with a salad for a full meal.

Get the keylime pie, it's delicious! Shout out to chef Marco.“

“great service.. amazing place 🍸“

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

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

“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!“

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

“We visited for the first time this evening and absolutely loved the food and service! Such a great addition to the neighbourhood and we will absolutely be regulars! Highly recommended! The beef cheek was amazing!“

“Beau temps, repas délicieux, prix raisonnables, et...Excellent service d'Emy!“

“There are many great beer selections available on tap. The atmosphere is excellent, and the prices are reasonable. It is located near the AGO and OCAD, close to popular areas like Osgood, making it a perfect place to stop by for some amazing beers!“

“Beer beer beer beer beer 🍺“

“Best dive bar in the city“

“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.“

“Filled with pre-show guests, the Duke of York was lively, loud, and welcoming. The food was pub-style delicious, especially the very very good daily soup! Our server was friendly and attentive. Because we were there before a concert at Koerner Hall, it took a while for us to get both our drinks and our food. We expected this and gave ourselves plenty of time to eat and get to the concert. Wasn't my first time here and won't be my last!“

“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.“

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

“Chicken burger is da bomb! The slaw they top it with is just perfect, and the fries they put on the side are the best kind, fresh cut and crispy, made with slightly sweet yellow potatoes. I'm a huge fan. Can't wait to try more of the menu.“

“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.🎶👍“

“The best beer in the town“

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

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

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

“Great wings, friendly staff and customers“

“Great local bar! 🍻 🎯 🍗 🍔

Love the servers(Jen, Megan,Danny, Sam, Jimmy) I gotta give a special shout out to Jimmy for always being such a legend! Always making us and every guest feel at home and part of the fun! He has a heart as big as a house! ❤️🕺🏻

On another note, the chef is a legend too!! So many fire options! The chicken wings are from the St. Lawrence Market. 🤤😮‍💨😮‍💨

Don’t sleep on this gem! 🥰😍💎

Thank you Lima Charlie for being you!❤️

Michael“

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

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

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

“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“

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

“Had lunch here with my boyfriend and we both loved it! It has a cozy little patio with an impressive selection of over 50 beers—something for everyone, even if you’re not huge into beer (like me). I had the halloumi schnitzel sandwich, which was great, and the poutine was spot-on. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!“

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

“Great location, service can be improved but may be it was a busy evening when we went. Good food and lots of choices for drinks, from beers to cocktails to wine. Very big patio as well.

Great eat spot to celebrate or enjoy the evening“

“Kettle chips were interesting but I'd have preferred proper chips or fries. The portion seemed smaller than I would have expected but was generally good.

The stairs to the upper floor require very careful use especially going down.“

“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!“

“Amazing staff and the best food on kingston“

“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!!!“

“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 🍷 🍻 🦪🦪🍸🍾🍹🥗🥗“

“Great place. Wonderful staff, amazing owner.“

“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 :)“

“Amazing patio! Service is always friendly,; our server offered me great advice about beer.
The poutine is without a doubt one of the best I've had in my 30 years living in Toronto. Hand cut fries, slightly undercooked to preserve a taste of potato, slightly peppery gravy. If they sold that gravy, I may buy it by the gallon . 🤤“

“Service was amazing And made our night once we found out our concert was rescheduled“

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

“I love love love this spot, for some good drinks and a chat whether I'm on my own or with friends. One of my favourite things about this spot is that they have a variety of foods of different nationalities which is rare to see! I've been loving the new management as well and the changes they've made from the renovations to the changes in the menu. As a vegetarian and now vegan I appreciate having multiple options to choose from and my favourite at Wylie's is Green Mango Salad, Mango Tofu and their vegetarian pasta, olive oil based (to die for, i kid you not)!!! My friends' favourites include the Nachos Supreme, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich and Butter Chicken both of which they rave about constantly!! :)“

“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.“

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

“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.“