Beertown occupies a commanding footprint in Toronto's Financial District -- a sprawling,…read moreenergetically lit gastropub that announces itself with a theatre of gleaming taps and an open, convivial floor plan designed unapologetically for the after-work crowd. It is, in many respects, exactly what it intends to be: a loud, generous, unpretentious haven for those emerging from Bay Street offices or rallying before a Scotiabank Arena event. The beer programme is the undisputed centerpiece. The selection is vast and thoughtfully curated, spanning local GTA craft offerings alongside storied European imports such as Erdinger and La Trappe. Flights arrive on paddles with coasters identifying each pour -- a charming detail that rewards the curious drinker. One could spend an entire evening simply navigating the rotating taps, and many regulars do precisely that. The kitchen delivers pub fare that, while familiar in concept. Service is warm and attentive on its best evenings, with staff who clearly understand the rhythm of a busy house. However, during peak hours the pace can stretch thin, and a lapse in table attention can surface. The noise level is considerable -- an unavoidable consequence of the venue's scale and popularity. Those seeking quiet conversation will find it a challenge; those seeking energy and the communal hum of a city unwinding will feel entirely at home. For the corporate denizen of the Financial District, or the sports fan looking for a spirited pre-game gathering point, Beertown is a reliable and genuinely enjoyable destination. The beer alone is worth the visit.

Visited with my team on a weekday evening a couple of weeks ago. We walked into an almost empty…read morerestaurant and were told they needed to make sure they had room for us (we were a party of 8). Thankfully somehow they did and we sat down to order. I'm not sure if it was our server's break but a couple of other servers came to check on us but couldn't (wouldn't?) take our order until our actual server arrived a while later, which was maybe 20 minutes or so. Not deterred, as we were hungry and thirsty - we ordered the giant beer paddles for our table to share and also a few apps. The beer arrived warm quite a while later and also only had the breweries names on the coasters, not the actual name of the beer so we guessed on a few. The apps were not memorable and were only warmish - so was not blown away. Too bad as the location nearer to me in Oakville was much better in terms of food and service. Even though my office is steps away, I wouldn't rush back.

Wvrst is known as a casual beer-hall-style spot that focuses on artisanal sausages with many…read moredifferent varieties to choose from, including classic and game meats. We visited Wvrst Union Station and tried their sampler sausage platter, which included chorizo, calabrese, bratwurst, Italian, kranjska, and even an elk sausage. The sampler was a great way to try several flavours at once, and all the sausages we tasted were delicious and satisfying. The space has a relaxed and lively atmosphere, similar to a European-style beer hall, and it works well for a quick stop or casual meal inside Union Station.

The lunch was OK. On one side, I love all kinds of fermented food and Central European cuisine. So,…read moreI'm the perfect target audience for a place like this. On the other, I couldn't even finish my plate, so it tells you something. The options at this place are rather limited. I ordered roasted pork belly (porchetta) with fries. To my liking, the belly was too hard, it had too much fat and 1 million calories. Non-alcoholic beer was just OK, nothing special. The atmosphere was not pleasant either. Benches are hard and inconvenient. - I assume, they draw inspiration from Octoberfest, but that doesn't help. The place is also too dark for my liking.

Go! Now! Ask for Emily!…read more 4 of us stopped in for a quick beverage on a gloomy, rainy, winter Toronto afternoon. 3 hours later we left a happy bunch with sunshine in our hearts from such a wonderful afternoon at Craft Beer Market. Sitting at the expansive bar, Emily exuded friendliness and kindness, guiding us through the endless list of beers and cocktails. Attentive and friendly, she served our drinks with an ear to ear smile, round after round. We look forward to returning for more drinks in the future and to give their food a try. Until then, we will relish in the memory of great drinks and exceptional service. Thanks, Emily!!

Craft Beer Market is a restaurant located at Yonge and Adelaide & walking distance from the TTC…read more Craft has one of the largest selection in beers both local and international. I recommend making a reservation especially on weekends as they can get busy. From 2-5pm and 9pm-Close they offer Happy Hour specials daily except on Sunday's which is offered all day. Walked in and requested table for 2 but hostess provided no timeframe as to how long it would take as there were other reservations. Bar was mostly full and we waited about 30 minutes. No table still but some seats became available at the bar. Strange how on OpenTable it showed availability when they said no tables available. Service at the bar was great! Very attentive despite it being a very large bar with many seats filled at capacity. Ordered a couple of drinks and food from the menu shortly after. Got their Fried Pickles and Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza to share. Overall, food was fresh and wait time to receive the food was reasonable. Except, pizza was a bit salty I think this was due to the cheese on top. Fried pickles were A-OK, lightly battered and paired well with the house made beer ranch dipping sauce. I'd recommend checking out Craft during happy hour to get the best value for both food and drinks but expect there to be a bit of a crowd! Cheers!

We have visited Beerbistro twice, and we love it. A few quick notes first. First, we live in…read moreRochester, NY. Otherwise, we would have visited Beerbistro more often. Second, "we" is not the royal we; I'm referring to my family. Lastly, the same "we" has visited Belgium many times and is very familiar with all the goodies they offer in terms of food, drinks and most importantly, chocolate. Too bad Beerbistro doesn't offer chocolates. If they did, I'm sure it would as good their mussels, frites and every other dish we have tried so far. Service is great. Prices are reasonable. Ambiance is nice. Parking is tricky. Enjoy!

With a name like beerbistro I was expecting a grown up beer garden - the place is heavy on the…read morebistro. Had the bistro burger and it was fine. No cheese. No salt. But not overcooked. Espressso martinis were great but pub pretzel was meh. Service was good but nothing remarkable.

Trust this review! Best Pizza i ever had!!! Spent 3 days in Toronto and ate here both nights. This…read moreis definitely the place to eat at if your craving a mouth watering za.

I have to say I really enjoy the pizza here. I've been here a few times including a large group…read morelunch and have always had good pizza. Today I had the meat lovers pizza minus the nuduja sausage and cirriander sauce.. It was very tasty, light chewy crust and delicious ingredients... Well done indeed. We also had a burrata salad and some nut pesto pasta, they were ok, but the standout by far was the pizza...

17 Tiles Board Games & Mahjong Cafe is a board games and cafe (drinks, mocktails, and finger food,…read morecandies). It opened at the end of Mar 2023. The second floor has the board games and cafe. The third floor is the Mahjong. We played many different board games. There are 2 big cabinets of board games. There should be more. We ordered the following food: 1. Hanamikoji Mocktail ($9.99). 2. Treasure of Sumatra Mocktail ($8.99). 3. Teddy Bear Milk Tea ($6.99). 4. Flat White (small $4.99). 5. Potato Wedges ($6.99). 6. Chicken Tenders ($9.99). 7. 17 Tiles Dusted Wings ($14.99) with Chipotle Mango sauce. The mocktails were pretty and tasty. The Teedy Bear is made of ice. All the food was good, except the batter on the Chicken Tenders was too thick; the chicken was tender. The service was good. For 3 people, our games and food totaled $86.93. I toured the Mahjong rooms on the third floor out of curiosity. The setup was good. To play unlimited board games, it costs $3/p. To play in private Mahjong rooms, it costs $20/h/p. For VIP Mahjong rooms (including drinks), it costs $30/h/p. For wheelchair accessibility, you must enter an elevator at the back of the building. There is free WiFi. The place is wheelchair accessible. On each floor, there are separate male/female washrooms and one gender-neutral washroom that is wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-404

Really good selection of new board games! And also a large selection of snacks. Also plenty of…read morelarge tables.

Overall: A // 5 stars…read more Upscale, spacious, and comfortable bar that was surprisingly empty on a Saturday night. Their drinks are high class with expertly crafted flavor profiles incorporating flavors from around the world covering a wide range of palettes, and matching aesthetic. Highly recommend checking their menu out! (Saffron Spice: A+) - This is THE cocktail of Bar Maaya, highlighted by the mesmerizing fire show wrapped around the cocktail. I was pleasantly surprised by the forward saffron flavor given the subtleness of the spice; this is a spotlight cocktail well done. (Smokey Trails: A) - Another experience-based cocktail filled with smoke and served on the rocks using their custom engraved temple eye ice cube. The flavor profile is just a classic mezcal with a dash of smoke, but this is also done well to be easy on the palette. Food: +1 Presentation: +2 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats

Great happy hour for 9-5ers in the downtown core as it goes until 6pm. Their truffle fries and…read morepizza were yummy and of decent size. It was practically empty when I visited so service was fast. I hope they add more to their HH menu!

Great service, especially with a slightly confusing menu. We settled on duck fat fries, currywurst…read morewith a bratwurst sausage (of which the curry sauce goes best with fries), and a duck and foie gras sausage on a bun that was delicious.

Wvrst is the best! The sausage sampler is a must for those who like game. They really do a good…read morejob of infusing flavor and still preserving the unique taste experience. The restaurant feels more like a bar, but that's OK because they have plenty of tables for your party size. The staff is really professional and courteous. I will be back!

Joe Bird is in a great location by the water with ample indoor and outdoor seating. While we did…read morenot eat here, we did stop by for a few drinks. The waitresses were both absolutely awesome, the drinks were decent and the place was plenty open as we must have been by at a slow time. I would come back to give the food a go when back in the area.

I'm from California and have never had cabbage on a burger not sure if that's a Canada thing or if…read morethe chef did t know the difference between cabbage and lettuce and that the lettuce goes on top. The birria is the "idea" of birria. More spice doesn't make it birria. It was just heavily cayenne peppered shredded meat with a hot salsa- not traditional and no queso. My burger was also craze overcooked and chipotle makes a better bowl. The view good the food was bad and whe. Laying 150 for 2 people it needed to be better regardless of the location.

I would go back again in a heartbeat. This was one of the best meals and experiences of the year…read more The shaved prime rib steak with the dipping au jus plus French onion soup as an appetizer... this was phenomenal. Every aspect from the sauce to the baguette to the meat was so tasty. I also recommend getting the garlic aoli for the fries. The drinks were very well done and unique in flavor as well, in particular I tried to the midnight show which was like a raspberry espresso martini. It was fantastic. The ambiance of the place is spectacular as well with a cool, library naturally, vibe. The servers were also great and helped accommodate my date who is gluten free, and her baguette replacement was the best that she'd ever had of a gluten free option. All in all top tier experience start to finish.

This cocktail bar inside Fairmont Royal York Hotel has a nice classy ambiance. It feels like…read morestepping into a movie set, with the iconic clock tower. They decorate the lobby, bar area, and the whole main floor with Christmas decorations during the holiday season, including the giant Christmas tree in the lobby (complete with its own lighting ceremony and live music performance). Good selection of drinks and great customer service. Fun facts: The Royal York Hotel opened in 1929. It hosted royalty, heads of state, and golden-age Hollywood legends like Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock when they were in town filming or staying upstairs in the hotel. Stepping inside is like time-traveling back decades, with velvet seating, brass accents, and dark, moody lighting. As soon as you walk into the Library Bar, the real centerpiece that grabs your attention is the massive oil portrait above the fireplace. That dignified gentleman watching you sip your drink is George Locke, the very first chief librarian of the Toronto Public Library. I love that a librarian is the patron saint of this bar! The drinks here aren't just cocktails; they're chapters in a story. The current menu, titled "Ink & Alchemy," is actually inspired by Michael Ondaatje's famous novel In the Skin of a Lion. Created by their award-winning mixologist James Grant, the menu is a tribute to the people who built this city: the immigrants, bridge-builders, thieves, and dreamers. You aren't just sipping a martini; you're drinking a liquid homage to Toronto's history.