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Serious Beer Drinkers Only!
Beerbistro is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

1. Beerbistro

8.8
18 King St. E (at Yonge St.), Toronto, ON
Gastropub · St. Lawrence · 130 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Here, the food and beer aren't just served under the same roof, they are integral to each other. Try the little chef's counter instead of a table for a bird's eye view of the action

barVolo is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

2. barVolo

587 Yonge St (at Dundonald St), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · Church and Wellesley · 87 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Best cask ales in the city. No shit.

Bellwoods Brewery is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

3. Bellwoods Brewery

9.2
124 Ossington Ave (at Argyle St), Toronto, ON
Brewery · 122 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Odd, but oddly delicious. Decidedly not mainstream beer (or food) flavours, so bring an open mind (think pickled egg & lamb tongue). Always awesome cheese thanks to Glen Echo

Get Well is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

4. Get Well

8.4
1181 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON
Bar · 44 tips and reviews

Spencer M.Spencer Monckton: Free arcade games! Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, and others. Plus a good selection of beers.

Folly Brewing is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

5. Folly Brewing

8.0
928 College St (at Dovercourt Ave), Toronto, ON
Gastropub · Dufferin Grove · 11 tips and reviews

Michelle G.Michelle Genttner: New Chef, new atmosphere, fabulous food and drinks. Not just craft beer but also an entire row of house-infused liquors.

Magpie is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

6. Magpie

831 Dundas St W (at Euclid Ave), Toronto, ON
Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Geoffrey W.Geoffrey Wiseman: Don't try the "sex panther" ale.

Prohibition Gastrohouse is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

7. Prohibition Gastrohouse

7.3
696 Queen St E (at Broadview Ave), Toronto, ON
Gastropub · Riverdale · 76 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Comfort food on steroids. Great beers, wicked food: Oysters. Foie gras on anything. Super-hot chicken lollipops. The best? Pulled pork NACHOS. (Do NOT order a full tray unless you are a group of 5+) Read more.

The Ceili Cottage is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

8. The Ceili Cottage

1301 Queen St East (Leslie), Toronto, ON
Pub · Leslieville · 54 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Tired of fake Irish pubs? This is the real deal. Unpretentious. Great patio. Have the oysters, and whatever you do, don't order a fancy cocktail unless you want to be mocked in an Irish accent. Read more.

Bar Hop is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

9. Bar Hop

8.4
391 King St W (at Charlotte St), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · Entertainment District · 108 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Definitely an unexpectedly serious newcomer in the city's craft beer scene--one of our Top 10 for serious hop-heads

The Rhino is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

10. The Rhino

6.3
1249 Queen St W (btwn Elm Grove & Gwynne Ave), Toronto, ON
Beer Garden · Parkdale · 81 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Unpretentious and arguably the most comprehensive beer list in the city, this is a beer geek's heaven. Newly reinvented international menu is much improved, and a dog-friendly (but not fancy) patio

The Academy Of Spherical Arts is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

11. The Academy Of Spherical Arts

1 Snooker St. (at Atlantic Ave), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · Liberty Village · 10 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: A mind-blowing beer list. Shockingly good food. Antique pool tables everywhere. All in a wicked 20,000 sqft converted warehouse that since 1905 was a factory for...wait for it... Pool tables. Read more.

Smokeless Joe is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

12. Smokeless Joe

488 College St (btwn. Markham St. and Palmerston Blvd.), Toronto, ON
Pub · Palmerston · 11 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Recently relocated from the entertainment district, it's lost some its atmosphere, but none of its beer-geek cred

The Mugshot Tavern is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

13. The Mugshot Tavern

8.5
1729 Bloor St. W (at Parkside Dr.), Toronto, ON
Bar · 26 tips and reviews

TOFoodReviewsTOFoodReviews: The Mugshot Tavern: well-thought out draft selection, Southern-soul comfort food, likeable staff, cozy space: 5/5

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14. C'est What

8.4
67 Front St E (at Church St), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · St. Lawrence · 111 tips and reviews

Ara M.Ara Mamourian: St. Ambroise oatmeal stout! Mmmmmmmmmmmm.o

Bier Markt King West is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

15. Bier Markt King West

600 King St W (at Portland St), Toronto, ON
Belgian Restaurant · Fashion District · 72 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Get the poutine. And the flatbread. Oh and beer! Natch.

Victory Cafe is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

16. Victory Cafe

581 Markham St. (at Lennox St.), Toronto, ON
Pub · Palmerston · 53 tips and reviews

Kim G.Kim Gardner: Best staff in the city. Hands down! Also, their cask ale + draught beer is always amazing.

WVRST is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

17. WVRST

8.5
609 King St W (btwn Bathurst & Portland St), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · Fashion District · 183 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: In case you don't already know: communal tables, only sausage, beer and fries. Still reading? Awesome, you're in the right place. Enjoy.

BQM Burger is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

18. BQM Burger

6.9
210 Ossington (Dundas), Toronto, ON
Burger Joint · 37 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Hawaiian burger. Onion rings. Solid craft brew selection. Sweet but small patio. What more do you need? Sliders are fun too

Against the Grain Urban Tavern Corus Quay is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

19. Against the Grain Urban Tavern Corus Quay

25 Dockside Dr (at Queens Quay E), Toronto, ON
Bar · Downtown Toronto · 47 tips and reviews

National PostNational Post: Beer lovers have many choices, from Ontario craft beers to German and Belgian imports. Westvleteren, one of the world’s hardest beers to track down, pops up here at $25 a bottle. Read more: Read more.

The Queen and Beaver Public House is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

20. The Queen and Beaver Public House

8.6
35 Elm St. (at Bay St.), Toronto, ON
Gastropub · 116 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Have the scotch eggs! Sunday roast right out of good old' England, plus cask taps

Indie Alehouse is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

21. Indie Alehouse

9.0
2876 Dundas St W (at Keele St), Toronto, ON
Gastropub · The Junction · 65 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Super solid lineup of really well-made beers and great food to boot. A real winner and a great new addition to the (formerly dry!) Junction. Oh how far we've come.

Granite Brewery is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

22. Granite Brewery

7.6
245 Eglinton Ave E (at Mount Pleasant), Toronto, ON
Brewery · Davisville · 48 tips and reviews

Steph B.Steph Braun: Ask about the 3 oz beer samples. You get to try 9 of their brews, plus their non-alcoholic root beer.

Junction Craft Brewery is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

23. Junction Craft Brewery

90 Cawthra Ave (Keele & St Clair), Toronto, ON
Brewery · 7 tips and reviews

Hubert K.Hubert K: Very good fresh beer sold here, verity of different types. Nice low alcohol English bitter is very nice! Come to the tasting room. Store open 4-8pm on weekdays. Longer on weekends.

Tallboys Craft Beer House is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

24. Tallboys Craft Beer House

8.7
838 Bloor St. W. (at Shaw St.), Toronto, ON
Pub · 21 tips and reviews

Andrea T.Andrea Toole: Around 30 Ontario craft beers in cans + 5 taps. The food is outstanding too. They elevate simple bar food.

Allen's is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

25. Allen's

8.0
143 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON
Burger Joint · Riverdale · 53 tips and reviews

Richard S.Richard Silver: It's all about the burgers...

Rebel House is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

26. Rebel House

7.9
1068 Yonge St. (btwn Roxborough St. & Gibson Ave.), Toronto, ON
Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Evan S.Evan Sage: Best thing to order is the apple and spinach salad with blackened chicken and a pint of Barking Squirrel!

The Monk's Table is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

27. The Monk's Table

1276 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
Gastropub · 26 tips and reviews

Whisky JeanWhisky Jean: The standards are EPIC, especially the fish & chips. Best beer pub in town, awesome specials and great scotch list. Can't miss!

The Only Cafe is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

28. The Only Cafe

8.7
972 Danforth Ave (at Donlands Ave), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · 42 tips and reviews

IanIan: There's a hidden patio in the back that connects the cafe and pub. Check it out!

Ciro's is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

29. Ciro's

6.7
1316 Bloor St. W (at Lansdowne Ave.), Toronto, ON
Bar · 9 tips and reviews

Debbie M.Debbie M: Great food, funky atmosphere and over 3 pages of Beer from around the world...check it out!

Thirsty and Miserable is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

30. Thirsty and Miserable

197.5 Baldwin St (at Augusta), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · Kensington Market · 18 tips and reviews

James P.James Paul: Great, knowledgeable service, and always order the Peche Mortel.

Bryden's Pub is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

31. Bryden's Pub

7.6
2455 Bloor St W (at Jane St.), Toronto, ON
Pub · 29 tips and reviews

Raffael S.Raffael Sarracini: Best pub on bloor west! Cask ale and outstanding menu

Two Bite Saloon is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

32. Two Bite Saloon

840 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON
Gastropub · 13 tips and reviews

Daniel R.Daniel Rose: Eat here. The food is awesome. Southern BBQ, nailed. Eat it. Now.

Amsterdam Brewhouse is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

33. Amsterdam Brewhouse

8.2
245 Queens Quay W (at Reese St), Toronto, ON
Brewery · Harbourfront · 192 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Unbeatable summer location on the waterfront, great food...once they sort out the growing pains with service staff it will be perfect.

Duke's Refresher + Bar is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

34. Duke's Refresher + Bar

382 Yonge Street, Unit #8 (at Gerrard St W), Toronto, ON
Bar · 34 tips and reviews
Loose Moose is one of Serious Beer Drinkers Only!.

35. Loose Moose

7.4
146 Front St W (btwn Simcoe & York), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · Entertainment District · 108 tips and reviews

Brendan P.Brendan Powell: The old-school tourist bar reinvented as a great beer bar. Huge draft list--if you haven't been for years, try again