50 Best Pubs in Toronto

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

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“Adorable local staple. Great quality food, and incredibly friendly service.

The food comes fairly quickly once you order, and the quality is good for price. Beautiful outdoor shabby-chic patio with a reasonable wait times in the summer.“

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

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

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

“great service.. amazing place 🍸“

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

“We visited as part of a large (OUA footfall) group, which can often feel overwhelming for a restaurant, but the team here handled us flawlessly.A huge thank you to Grant the manager, as well as our fantastic servers, Luke and Eleanor. They were incredibly attentive to our needs, went out of their way to compliment their guests, and showed top-tier hospitality. They made us feel incredibly welcome and never made us feel like we were being annoying or a burden.It is rare to find a team that handles large parties with such grace and genuine warmth. Keep up the great teamwork!“

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

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

“Jo was my server, and my cousin and I we only planning to stay for 2 drink. She made our welcome so good that we stayed for 3. She was so polite and professional. She was constantly moving and taking care of ALL the other customers. She was just cool and a vibe.“

“My local go-to for pretty much any occasion. I’ve tried half the menu and everything has been really good and a step above the usual pub fare. Highly recommend the wings and the angry chicken sandwich. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Really can’t go wrong here!“

“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 .“

“the auld spot is my go to on the danforth. i love the servers and the owner and the chef rob. the food is good and the cocktail , wine list , and craft beers are exceptional. there are also daily specials and in the summer they have a patio. just an easy friendly neighborhood place. the place is always full which speaks for the quality of the food and place“

“Best dive bar in the city“

“10/10 would recommend to a friend! Good vibes, good food, but most of all, fantastic service. Our server, Quianna, was a dream! Super friendly, great attitude, and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Would come back just for her :)“

“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.“

“Beer beer beer beer beer 🍺“

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

“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.“

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

“Sin and redemption is one of the best bars in the city with a diverse and large beer menu as well as solid menu of delicious food options. The beers are reasonably priced (with the exception of limited editions but that’s understandable) and the bar has an overall laid back vibe.

In the summer months you’ll often see people seated by the open windows catching some sun or reading a book and sipping on their favourite brews. While in the winter months you’ll see people enjoying hearty food items and enjoying the more full bodied beers.

I’ve been coming to this bar for around 20 years, since I was in university and even though I no longer live downtown, I make sure to visit whenever I’m in the area.“

“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 wings, friendly staff and customers“

“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 staff here are very friendly and the ambiance is nice and best of all the food is extremely high quality like nothing is too oily and even all the sauces seem to be homemade. I got the chicken wings and they put the sauces on the side which looks like a nice touch and how I want it. They also gave a lot of vegetables like carrots and cucumbers and then I also ordered like Jewish potato things called latkes which is also very delicious for the price is really good. It's also quite easy to park in this neighborhood. There's free parking on like the vertical side streets before midnight and then after midnight on there's like free on the main Street“

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

“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!“

“Stopped in last Friday evening after a long afternoon shooting around the Distillery District and Timothy's ended up being exactly the kind of low-key spot I needed. The warm lighting inside was honestly better than anything I captured outside, that golden hour glow through the front windows had me wishing I'd brought my camera in. I ordered a chai latte and a butter croissant, both simple but genuinely good, and the staff were relaxed and friendly without being over the top. It's become my new go-to wind-down spot after a shoot in the area.“

“The Mezz is a great place to have a drink with friends. Gabe (bartender) was really nice and the service was amazing. I went on Jan 25 when the snowstorm hit so the kitchen was closed, but the drinks were great (cranberry juice with vodka is amazing). Staff were very kind and supportive when a man was bothering me, and I would definitely recommend this place for women who are alone (or anyone, really)!

I’ve had bad experiences at bars so I’m grateful for the great service here. Will definitely be back.“

“Yesterday, my husband and I from Muskoka connected with an old friend in Toronto and were looking for a nice patio to enjoy a sit down meal and drinks. We happened to come across Wolfe Tone and the patio was perfect.

What made our reunion, and the day, even more special was that we were never rushed and after finishing our meal, we spent most of the afternoon just sitting and talking. At no point, did the staff make us feel unwelcome. They gave us all the time we needed and for that, we now have a great memory that will last us forever and a big part of that is the atmosphere and great staff who allowed us all the time we wanted!!!

Thank you so much for providing the best backdrop to a wonderful visit!!!“

“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!!!“

“Great place. Wonderful staff, amazing owner.“

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

“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.“

“Just a comfy place where people will make you feel like you’ve always been a neighbor“

“Had lunch here this afternoon and our server Jazzmine was amazing. Super fun, accommodating when we charged our order; she took great care of us. Make sure to visit and hope you get her as your server!

Food was delicious as well. Calamari and brie & chicken sandwiches are a must get.“

“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.“

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

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

“great paper plane cocktail 🙂🙂“

“Really enjoyed the food here! The fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and came out hot and fresh. The portion was also really good and everything tasted great.

Ruby was amazing and made our experience even better. She was super friendly, attentive, and checked on us to make sure everything was good. Really appreciated her service!

Would definitely come back again :)“

“Always a great stop. Icy cold beers. Great service. Always a warm greeting when walking through the door.
Food top notch. Today was a chicken club wrap and a Ruben.
Never had such crisp lettuce in a wrap. Ruben was made to perfection.

Fantastic patio out back. Massive. Tvs for watching sports n the like.

Thanks for a fill up after a great day of walking the Roncy area.“

“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.“

“Was greeted like a local by Heather who looked after us royally, even sourcing a mug despite initially saying they had none. The extensive menu catered more than adequately for our lunch which arrived speedily and was delicious along with a couple of pints of Guinness. Would thoroughly and happily recommend. Only sorry I probably won't have to time to return.“

“I was visiting Toronto for the weekend and wanted to grab lunch at an affordable sports bar where i could catch the games. I can confirm the excellent reviews on Google are well deserved. I didn't catch the bartender's name on 10/12/2024 but she was doing it all and doing an amazing job. Great atmosphere, great food, great beer, and most importantly great service. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“