Came to Reid's for both their distillery tour and cocktail class as a belated valentines activity…read morewith my boyfriend. The cocktail class comes with a welcome G&T to sip on as you hear the charming co-owner give a fascinating history lesson on the origins of gin as well as an explanation on the start of this family business. You also get to see the machinery used in the distilling process. The tour is followed by sampling 3 mini G&Ts with each of their gin flavours (classic, citrus and spiced), with explanations on the notes. At the end of the tour, you can select a drink from their extensive gin-based cocktail menu. Make sure you don't have plans immediately after this tour as you really get to do a lot of drinking! As a big fan of gin I definitely feel like I got my moneys worth on this tour. The cocktail class was taught by a different host and he walked us through how to make 3 totally different cocktails, each with different flavours. We certainly weren't experts in our pouring but the drinks turned out delicious nonetheless. I live close by and would totally love to come back even just to drink at their beautiful bar. I have already recommended the tour to my friends, if you are a gin lover this is a total MUST try!

Signed up for a mixology class for some clients and had an incredible evening. Lots of laughter and…read morealso learned a lot of new skills. The drinks were all very tasty! The class being taught amongst the equipment really added to the ambiance of the class. Definitely worth checking out!

This ended up being one of those places you're really glad you stopped at. The lobster rolls were…read moregood, and we tried both the gin and tonic flight and the whiskey flight, which were delicious. The distillery itself is really nice, welcoming, and has a great atmosphere to sit back, have a drink, and enjoy yourself. Our server was honestly a big part of what made the experience so enjoyable. I wish I had gotten her name because she was excellent at what she does. She was very knowledgeable about the drinks, easy to talk to, and genuinely welcoming. She took the time to explain everything and made the whole experience that much better. Good food, great drinks, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back.

Had a great time at Spirit of York. Really cool place, great spirits and a fun atmosphere…read more Definitely one of my favorite stops while in Toronto. Veronica was behind the bar and was fantastic. She knows her stuff, makes a damn good drink and has the personality to make the whole experience fun. Great recommendations and even better conversation. The place itself is worth checking out, but a good bartender can make or break a place and Veronica definitely made it. If you're in the Distillery District, stop in and ask for her. Tell her some random American on Yelp said she was awesome. I'm sure that won't be weird at all.

The staff was nice and quick to set up for the event! Learned a lot of this event about the food…read morepairing with the type of wine

Wine / Customization / Batch / Experience…read more Had the honour of visiting this Vin Bon location owned by Michael from Yelp Elite Event and I had a blast. Carmen planned everything so perfectly that it made this so memorable. The location is very convenient with lots of available parking. Prices and design choices are clear and concise. Lots of colour and design choices to your liking. The bottling and labeling experience was a lot of fun. I highly recommend this for any kind of celebration or event. Contact them via email at Richmondhill@vinbon.ca

Stopped by for a quick bevy here - they have a nice happy hour special, though we didn't try any of…read morethe food. They had a nice selection of wines, specializing in portuguese and ontario wines - we tried a couple of roses which were quite nice. They have lots of flight options too. Staff were very friendly! Definitely would come back.

The staff is SO friendly and personable... not to mention the wine and coffee is great! Love their…read morehappy hour :)

We visited Godspeed Brewery in the Gerrard India Bazaar and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The…read morebrewery has a warm and relaxed vibe that blends Japanese inspiration with a classic European beer-hall feel. They are known for their craft beers, especially Czech-style lagers and Japanese-influenced brews made with ingredients like yuzu and green tea. The space feels cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot to hang out with friends and try something different in Toronto's east end. Along with the beer, they also offer food and small bites that pair well with their drinks. The service is fast and friendly.

Great spot for beer and Japanese inspired snacks. I had the Hommage Belgian which was delicious and…read morestrong, 9.5% strong...those Belgians are naughty. The karaage chicken is always a hit and the duck fat fries are as good as they sound (sorry Daffy). Wide open industrial space, modernized and comfy at the same time. Friendly service. Make haste and Godspeed to Godspeed.

This is such a treat! To have a vibey brewery uptown, and the beer selection is amazing here. You…read morecan bring your own food in there as well! The service here is self serve but the server is so friendly and knowledgeable. The place is full of great people and it truly is a great crowd. Everyone knows how to enjoy themselves here. I will definitely keep repeating this place!

A local craft brewery in Markham with amazing pizza from Patterson's pizza!…read more Checked out this local brewery after friends in the area highly recommended it and hyped it up. It did not disappoint! The vibes here are immaculate with lots of locals from the community hanging out. It's dog friendly which makes it a plus! They even have a wall of dog photos and a treat jar for all the doggie visitors. I'm not a beer drinker myself, but everyone I went with really enjoyed their pints. They have an extensive beer list on tap and a retail shop for you to bring home your favourite beers in a can! The highlight for me was Patterson's pizza that is permanently there as a popup now, from Friday to Sundays! The pizza was definitely a 10/10 and neapolitan style - can't wait to come back for more. Visit this brewery with family or friends for some delicious beers and pizza (on the weekends)! It won't disappoint!

8 days ago (Sat. July 27) a friend and I met at Rainhard for a Cask Social Group Event. The Group…read morehas existed for quite a few years and have Events about once a month at TO bars, pubs and Breweries featuring one or more beer selections on cask. I hadn't been to the Brewery/The Ale Yards in about 6 1/2 years and my previous visit was shortly after Rainhard had expanded, taking over space previously occupied by another commercial Tenant in the same building. There have been a number of changes in the years since, i.e. their expanded area isn't open to customers but their bar and adjacent seating area is more or less the same. They have a pinball machine and another interactive game for customers. My friend and I arrived around 2:30 pm, half an hour after the Event started; the patio was fairly packed but inside was less so, therefore we sat inside. We shared 4 of the 5 cask beers on offer incl. Rainhard's Pure West and Zina from Volo. There was a fairly long lineup for awhile to order beers but it eventually became pretty short. Overall the prices were pretty fair considering they were cask beers. Though the Event went until 9 pm we left a little after 4:30 pm; we both had a fairly enjoyable time and we quite liked all of the beers we had.

Rainhard Brewing opened to the public in May 2015. It is located in in Toronto's west end…read moreStockyards neighbourhood in a former refinery. It's a cozy spot. Justin, the bartender, was interesting and knowledgeable to talk with. I'm a boring beer drinker and enjoyed their Four on the Floor pilsner.

Tips: - This store has a fridge full of craft beer and…read moreseltzer that you can buy and go. - There's another fridge with food items from local businesses, such as Juicy Empanadas. On Saturday, I drove over to Common Good Beer Company. Crosstown Craft Barbeque (CCB) was holding a popup event here. CCB had its first popup event at another beer place, but decided to try a different location. All meats were sold out by the time I got to the first event, so I needed another take. The popup started at 1 pm. I got here at 12:45 pm. Common Good is on the south side of Ellesmere, east of Warden Avenue. Although I was coming from the east, I recommend going eastbound on Ellesmere to turn right and get to this place safely. Common Good is in a small plaza. Eggsmart anchors this plaza. I had no problem finding a parking spot. I backed into an available one. I recommend backing into a spot because the distance between the two rows of parking is narrow. I like that Common Good has a lot of glass. I could see the lineup had already started. I waited in line. There was a bit of an issue with something, but it was fixed and customers were being served. Only two meats were sold out by the time I got to the front: - Turkey breast - Beef ribs Maybe it's me. I was surprised that the turkey went first. I would have thought that perhaps folks needed a break from turkey from Easter. Nope, it had sold out in a flash. Folks at CCB are nice. I ordered a bunch of goodies that didn't duplicate the sides that I had ordered two weeks ago: - Brisket - Spare ribs - Pork belly burnt ends - Cheddar jalapeno sausage - Mac and cheese - Coleslaw - Cornbread pudding I paid with a credit card. I tapped and tipped. All was great. I got a tray with my food. I got complimentary mustard and barbeque sauces. I also got pickled onions and pickles. Oh, and I needed a lid. On my way out, I saw a fridge full of craft beer and more. I had to check it out. I had a hard time figuring out if I wanted the Japanese rice beer or the dark lager. I went with the latter. I immediately saw field berry hard seltzer. I grabbed one. The woman at the counter was friendly and nice. She thanked me for supporting local. Common Good is all for supporting local businesses in Scarborough. I paid for my cans with a credit card. I tapped and all was good. This woman was so nice. She saw me with my tray and sides, and now cans of booze. She got me a paper bag with handles. I loaded my sides and cans into it. It helped a lot! I thanked her and left the store. Although I feel like I may have ordered way too much food from CCB, it was worth it. I have been eating a bunch of meals from it. The meats were half a pound each. They taste even better the longer they are left over. I can't pick a favourite protein. The brisket was so tender. The pork belly was on the fattier side, which gave you more flavour. The spareribs were so much better a day later. Meaty and yummy. The cheddar jalapeno sausage is my favourite sausage that I have had so far this year. It had the right combination of heat, meat, and cheese. I love sides. The mac and cheese had large shells, which made me happy. I liked the breadcrumbs on top. I love mac and cheese. I feel that there needed to be more sauce. Otherwise, it was solid tastewise. The coleslaw was excellent. It was garlicky, crunchy, creamy, vinegary, and delicious. Full marks! It also turned purple as time elapsed, which was cool. The cornbread pudding was also a pleasant surprise. It had chocolate mixed in with cornbread. It was dense and delightful to consume. I will be back for more field berry hard seltzer. It was excellent to down while watching game 7 between the Dallas Stars (more like the Rantanen show) and Colorado Avalanche. The berry flavour was perfect. It was cold and refreshing. It's the perfect lighter option as the weather gets warmer and nicer. I had the Japanese dark lager last night watching the Toronto Maple Leafs win their game against the Florida Panthers. The dark part had chocolate and caramel, which added so much flavour depth to the beer. The folks at CCB are so nice. They let me know that the next popup won't be here because the seating isn't as abundant as the other venue. It's true. However, the seating is more inviting here due to the number of plants soaking up all the sunshine that naturally beams in. I'm so glad that I dropped by Common Good. I'll be back for more beer and seltzer. I also want to get some empanadas from Juicy Empanada. This store also has a decent selection of pop (I saw Fanta in orange and pineapple) and snacks. I'd also like to play an arcade game. I didn't see Pac-Man, but I can do Millipede. (154)

A very good cradt brewery, and the only one anywhere near here. A range of styles, each one that I…read moretried was solid. Highly recommended!