50 Best Pubs in Toronto

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

“I had a wonderful dining experience here. Every dish we ordered was prepared with such care and looked beautiful on the plate.

The open-faced toast was a highlight, piled high with vibrant salmon, capers, and pickled onions. Everything tasted as fresh as it looked. I also really enjoyed the perfectly crispy calamari served with those bright green peppers. It is the perfect spot for a delicious meal.“

“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.“

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

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Best pub in Toronto and it's not close - from the top down, incredible people with great food/drink. Best bartender/host/server/everything in Lauren, can't say enough nice things about how fantastic she is! She always makes it a fantastic experience - as does everyone here - but far and away the best service in the city. All fantastic and deserve so much more attention as a great pub that's run by the best people around!“

“great service.. amazing place 🍸“

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

“We stayed in the Annex for a couple of nights and went out for a walk one evening this week looking for a place to have dinner. Stumbled across this cozy pub with a nice backyard deck and were very glad to have done so. The server (I regret not getting his name) was INCREDIBLY kind and attentive, offering to get crayons and paper for our 5 year old daughter even though there was no kids menu, and then even drew a bunny - her favourite animal - by hand so she had something to colour. The food itself was good also, the fish and chips I had was cooked to perfection and my wife enjoyed her steak frites. We will definitely be returing here in future the next time we are in the area.“

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

“This is my favourite pub in Toronto as it has the best selection of beers, great food and volumes in which you can have a proper conversation!
And as an Ed Sheeran fan, Alecia always makes sure we get some Ed songs on the playlist 😆

Alecia, Amy and Alan are the best and they always look out for you when you’re here!

I’d recommend Kasteel Rubus as the first beer you order and do try the Schnitzel“

“Best dive bar in the city“

“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“

“Watched the game here earlier and had a great experience. Mae was an awesome server! Our drinks were never empty, which was a nice change from most other bars that are busy during the soccer games.
Highly recommend the nachos, very reasonably priced for the portion size.“

“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 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 🍺“

“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.“

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

“We decided to go there for a late lunch the other day after our Irish son-in-law suggested that this was possibly the best place in town to try an Irish spice bag. It certainly didn’t let us down. The food came fairly rapidly and was extremely fresh. Our waiter, Cameron was extremely helpful in recommending that the spice bag could easily satisfy two hungry adults. Washing this down with a nice pour of Guinness was the best thing you could imagine.

The atmosphere was terrific. There was a band playing in the background. They were doing contemporary music as a two-piece band. This made for a very enjoyable afternoon. We chose to stay at the back of the restaurant where it was a little quieter, enabling us to carry on a conversation.

I highly recommend the place for the food, atmosphere, and great 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.“

“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.🎶👍“

“We have been there a few times already and both love this place; the quality of the food and service are absolutely outstanding. Also, highly recommend the sourdough bread and butter which really impressed us. Thanks to the amazing staff and management for such a gem in the neighborhood!“

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

“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.“

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

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Went to watch World Cup game this past Sunday. They have a weekly 2 for 1 steak special. 8oz striploin w/ steamed veg, fries, gravy & small ceasar salad for only $50. Great deal, steak was a perfect med-rare. Bartender was friendly and attentive. Will def be back.“

“Staff are friendly and accommodating. Food is great as well! Would definitely go back 👍“

“Went after the Blue Jays game. Our sever Sarah was incredible made our experience even better. Food and atmosphere amazing too. Would recommend if in the city.“

“Great wings, friendly staff and customers“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“First time ordering from The Fry on Uber, love it! First of all, the package is really lovely (feels like a gift given by a friend), and the fried chicken is soooooo gooooood✨🤤 Very tasty, and great amount for a friendly price~~~ Thank youuuu✨“

“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.“

“great paper plane cocktail 🙂🙂“