I didn't go in myself, I dropped ma off for what she thought was karaoke on a Friday night. Turns…read moreout, it was jammy-oke, which, for those unfamiliar, is like karaoke but with a live band. Cool concept if you're into that, but it's definitely a different vibe than choosing a track from a catalog and singing along. From what I gathered, the band was friendly and offered an alternative when they didn't know the song my mom wanted to sing, but she opted out and left shortly after. No big deal. The place looked decent from the outside, kind of like the kind of pub you'd slip into for a pint and some low-key tunes. Later, I mentioned the experience during a karaoke chat somewhere else, and people who had been to Queen Victoria Pub spoke well of the jammy-oke setup. So, while it wasn't the right fit for my mom that night, others seem to enjoy it. Probably worth checking out if you're open to a more live-jam kind of karaoke scene.

So on a Friday night I suddenly fancied some Fish & Chips. But I am rather fussy about my fish. I…read moredo prefer halibut over haddock or cod. But as many know halibut is a premium fish. But I found this pub had halibut on the menu so I ordered two dinners plus a side (1 lbs) of wings. The food arrived hot and the fish was very good. The portion size was decent and the fries were still edible. I often find when ordered for home delivery fries seldom make the trip. I kind of wished more restaurants/ pubs vented their boxes so the fries did not get too soggy. I did find my order came with a generous portion of tartar sauce but they served white vinegar not malt. A bit of a faux pas here. I did find the wings a bit under done. I guess I prefer a bit of a crisp so I popped those in my air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 ° F. After that they made a tasty side.

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!

We have been bottling wine here for 12 years. Bottled Beer and Wine originally, both excellent,…read more Now it is just wine and it is so worth the drive to Port Perry. Highly recommend Lakeview Beer and Wine. You will not be disappointed.

Had a great experience bottling wine for my friend's wedding. The owner was very laid back and knew…read morea lot about his product. His prices were very good and I cant wait to go back and make another batch. I would recommend Lakeview to anyone looking to bottle wine or beer. He even does flavored wine which is fantastic!

I have driven past this place many times. Now that everything is starting to open I figured to…read morestart to help support these places all over the place. I ordered a couple of beers and my Wife Caesar, She has been craving them since the first lock down. There not much on the beer menu as I am a craft beer fan. The closest they had were Sleeman's and Creemore. The beers were just that, average beers and this is no fault of the Silly Goose. But my Wife was very satisfied with her Caesar's she proceeded to order 2 more LOL. The food was okay. I found my BLT a bit wet at the bottom of the bread. The fries were just average. My gravy was a bit tangy. The wings from another table smelled devine but next time I might just stick with the drinks.

Love getting silly at the Goose! The owners, Terry and Sonny and so nice, accomodating, and…read morepersonal. They call everyone by name and make you feel so welcome! Chicken wings are great, as are the other menu items I've had. Great spot!

Stopped in on a Thursday afternoon. I had the grape seltzer and my boyfriend tried two of their…read morebeers. We also ordered a soft pretzel that came with beer cheese and an order of salt and pepper wings. The food was very good! I love that the brewery is in an old building!

Loved the beer and food! Great stop for the family on our trip. There is ample seating for large…read moregroups which was great for a stop in between hockey games.

A classic Punk / Rock n Roll Bar in Toronto CA. Basically the CBGB's of that scene…read more It's been around since the early 1990's and is exactly what a spot like this should be. Very nondescript outside facade - no sign telling you what it is other than a small "BSC" (for Bovine Sex Club) painted near the door. Hard to miss though as the exterior is made up a punk rock style sculpture of rusted bikes & other assorted ephemera. The interior is similar, visually. Great sound system & chill vibes pervade throughout. Weirdly the stage is right in the entrance of the club, on your left, with a long bar along the right side, heading back. Great, crowd, great location in cool area with lots of restaurants & plenty of parking - both on the street up to 2 hours & extended parking for a flat-rate of CA$20 (~$14 USD) from 6:00pm until the next morning, just 2 blacks away.

The Bovine is a fantastic place that is the same today as it was decades ago. not only that, but it…read moreis also one of the cheapest pints that you can find. Now, are the taps dry? Maybe. Are the beer cans running out? It's possible. But, it's a dive in the way of the old dives. And the acoustics for bands are... not great. But they are a sign of what once was. Without attempting to try to present a front of a time long gone, The Bovine simply exists today as it once did in that time long ago, before Smokes stickers, before iPhones, back when people would just go to a bar to talk with those they didn't know the morning prior. Bring cash though, unless you're looking to make some big orders, because credit card is a minimum fifty-dollar spend.

Loved the atmosphere!! Everyone was so friendlyGreat place to relax and have a Beer after a long…read moreweek

So cute and local. Food and drinks are great. Would highly recommend…read more Except I don't want the place to get too busy.

This was an amazing way to celebrate a 50th birthday! Sean is amazing! He made the experience so…read moresimple and worry free. The van is the perfect vintagey vibe for any party or event.

From the owner: The Pop Top Pub is a mobile bar in a 1977 Volkswagen van. We offer 4 taps on the outside for beer…read moreand cider and a bar at the back for spirits and wine. We don't need a power source to operate and can set up virtually anywhere you want or need a bar.

Very much enjoyed my visit to Newark Brewery. The Brewery has a nice and cozy feeling without…read morefeeling cramped. They have an eclectic mix of long tables, couches and chairs to sit on (not to mention a very nice bar displaying personalized steins). When I visited, our group had both beer and food. I very much enjoyed their selection of beers with my personal favorites being the Helles and Light options. For the food, we tried their nachos (excellent, lots of toppings and cheese), wings (middle of the road, not great) and chicken tacos (exceptional). The service was outstanding. Our bartender/waiter was super helpful making a number of recommendations on both the beer and food, none of which disappointed. He was attentive and very friendly to our group, even as we stayed past his shift. I can't fail to mention the bathrooms. They are lined with CD covers and cassette tapes. A fun reminder of many from my youth and a cool way to make the experience unique.

I was first brought to Newark Brewing during a quick stop on my bachelor party. I enjoyed my beer…read moreso much that I made a mental note to come back someday and properly check the place out. Sure enough, I returned with my wife and our little dog, and we had a really nice time relaxing on the patio. It's a super chill spot with a laid-back atmosphere, and the staff here are genuinely very friendly. This time around I ordered the Weissbier, which I really enjoyed, and my wife got a Mango Mimosa that she also liked a lot. We split the Honey Garlic Cauliflower Wings as a snack. They were decent...maybe a little softer than we would've liked, but the flavour itself was still really good. That being said, we both thought $19 was pretty steep for what you get, especially portion-wise. We definitely plan on coming back again to try some of the mains because the menu looked really appealing. Overall, a great little brewery and a good time all around. For more brewery, food, and travel reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam!

Cocktail bar is a super sleek bar on a popular street in Toronto. Servers are awesome and make some…read moremean cocktails. The space is also extremely clean and well managed. They've got some theme and take aways with their cocktails that add a little fun and flair. Great space!

Cool place with THE CLEANEST bar bathrooms I have ever seen. There is even an extra chair by the…read moretoilet for... Drinks good, although not cheap, very cool vibe and music. Sadly, NO RED BULL! Recommend.