Well someone has to be first to review so it may as well be me! I'm relocating to the GTA from Old…read moreMontreal and my first order of business (after finding temp housing) was to locate a cool brewery that I can take my Golden Retrievers to. Check and double-check, mission accomplished. This is a brewery so let's start with the beer. I've been here 5 or 6 times now and have tried many of the beers on tap. They are all very good to down-right excellent with a large variety that's sure to please any beer lover. My personal favourite to date has been the Pinot Noir IPA which is super smooth with an interesting wine finish. Great stuff here! The ambiance is great, the brewery is in the old fire house and is decorated emphasizing the history of the space. One of the bartenders is even a real firefighter, how cool is that? On many Saturday afternoons they have live music which adds a great vibe. A duo called JJ & Alyssa are playing right now and the live music experience is fantastic! Oh, they have a couple of leather sofas that my older Golden Nessie is going to LOVE. I might buy a house in the neighborhood just to be walking distance to this brewery, high praise indeed. Stop in and check it out, you won't be disappointed.

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!

In celebration of a few July birthdays, we went to Slabtown Cider in Uxbridge where we enjoyed a…read moredelicious meal, refreshing beverages, and even sampled some of their smoked meats. It was all delicious! My friends had the Double Smashed Burger, Bison Mac Pizza, Jerk Chicken Pizza, and Beef Tip Rigatoni. I had the Butter Chicken. Everything was really good, with generous portions that resulted in a couple of takeout containers. Beverages included a flight of beer, ciders, and more, all brewed on site. Refreshing. Following our delicious meal, we were treated to a sampling of smoked meats and sides from their smokehouse trailer. As full as we were, we really enjoyed this. It was all good! If you're unfamiliar with Slabtown, you'll have to check them out. They have a huge patio, with covered areas in case of poor weather, wide open spaces, excellent food, ciders and beer made on site, and just a really nice vibe.

Tip: Make a reservation to ensure that you have a table. There's a two-hour dining period, but it's…read morenot enforced. I met up with friends at Slabtown Cider last Saturday to celebrate our birthdays. We were a group of six. We made a reservation, which put our minds at ease. There was apparently a two-hour dining limit. We stayed longer, so it's more of a guideline. I have been to downtown Uxbridge. This eatery is in the middle of nowhere, but it's so beautiful when you arrive. There's lots of greenery. The open air was nice. There are apple orchards. It's a charming place. We had a 4:30 pm reservation. I got here at around 4:15 pm. Most parking spots were taken in the main area. Luckily, there was extra parking further back. I managed to find a decent parking spot and backed into it. Mosquitoes love me. I put on my NATPAK patches to ward them off. I love them so much because they work. I reckon that we were here for three hours. I escaped without a single bite. Yay! Two of my friends were out in the patio area. I went to join them. There was a wedding party outdoors. The only downside was having a female staffer tell me that this area was for a private event and I had to go around. As someone who was trying to figure things out for the first time, it was helpful. However, it was her tone that had a tinge of annoyance that I didn't appreciate. It was my first time figuring out where everything was. Cut me some slack. They were in front of the barbeque area. It smelled so good. We relaxed a bit and chatted before we headed to our table that was outside, but under a canopy. The rest of my friends filed in. Two of them have been here a bunch of times. One of them suggested that I take a look at the brewery. It was cool seeing it. We were led to our table. It was spacious and comfortable. We got menus. There was live music. Our table ordered these items (my items have a * after them): Drinks: - Raspberry tea * - Pineapple mimosa - Honey habanero - Beer flight: - Mexican - Blonde ale - Hazy IPA - Scottish ale Mains: - Beef tip rigatoni * - Butter chicken - Double smashed burger with fries - Bison mac pizza - Jerk chicken pizza (2) We got water to start. It was cold and refreshing. My raspberry tea came out next. It's a hard cider where tart raspberries meet earl grey tea. It was fabulous. It was slightly sweet, which was perfect on a warm summery evening. The beef tip rigatoni was excellent. The beef tips were tender and seared nicely. The rigatoni was al dente and fun to eat. It had mixed mushrooms, which I adored. The broth was mushrooms. I could taste roasted garlic. It was divine. The fries are yummy here. Everyone loved their food. The chefs knew one of my friends. They were kind to come out and wish us a happy birthday. They were so generous to offer barbequed proteins with sides to celebrate our special month. I was stuffed. I didn't know if I could shovel more food in me. Luckily, it did take some time to prepare our goodies, so it helped with my digestion. We got an assortment of ribs, brisket, and tender meat on sticks. I didn't know what meat was on the stick, but it was delicious and so easy to enjoy. The ribs had the best barbeque sauce. The rib that I devoured was tender, tangy, and yummy. The only downside to this assortment was the brisket. It was dry and we didn't have any drinks with us. I actually had to rely on eating the ribs with the barbeque sauce with the brisket. We got cornbread, corn salad, and mac and cheese as sides. All three were solid. You could see the corn kernels and carrot in the cornbread. It was yummy and so fluffy. I loved it. The corn salad was excellent. It was like eating elote, but without the corn on the cob. I loved the mac and cheese. The elbow macaroni was perfect, as was the cheese sauce. I used the washroom between our dinner and barbeque. The women's washroom has three stalls. The woman in front of me didn't realize that the middle stall was available. She waited for her friend to come out of the stall on the right. I used the middle stall. Clean. Spacious. No issues. We waddled over to the apple orchard to take photos. A friend gifted me a Grogu plushie. We went to town taking photos of Grogu with food and apples. It was a memorable, wonderful time with friends, good eats and drinks, in a picturesque setting. I'd come back again for more yumminess. (322)

Market Brewing Company is a great spot with a fun, welcoming atmosphere. It's dog friendly, and the…read morelive band created an amazing vibe during our visit. There was a huge selection of beers, plus plenty of alternatives like vodka coolers for those who don't drink beer. The food is served by a separate business inside the brewery, so it's on a separate bill. The sliders were delicious, and the bacon wrapped jalapeños were absolutely amazing. Great drinks, great food, and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

I visited Market Brewery for the first time for trivia night with some coworkers. The place was…read morelively and packed, we had to sit on the edge of the stage for how busy it was. Tried a few of their beers, all of which were great, along with a seltzer. Definitely planning to come back again in the future!

Earl of Whitchurch is a nice local Irish pub that serves up classic pub favourites and is a great…read morespot to grab a drink in the local Whitchurch Stouffville community. Upon my visit, myself, my cousin, and her husband were greeted warmly with their hospitality and great suggestions. The service was friendly and the wait staff was accommodating to a few dietary restrictions. The Rib & Wing Combo is a classic way to enjoy chicken wings and pork ribs if you cannot decide between the two options. The Beef Brisket Yorkshire Pudding is comfort food at heart with the pudding serving as a great compliment to the brisket. The brisket could have been stewed more for my preference, but overall it was tasty. The Rice Jambalaya has a nice spice blend to pair well with the medley of seafood. Overall, we enjoyed our visit as a group from the warm service and great food! Can't wait for my next visit!

I've ordered here through a delivery service app. The food was pretty good. I haven't stepped foot…read morein the restaurant before but definitely will try to make a visit to dine in. The food was fresh and tasty. Although o didn't get to experience the service, I would come here to eat and then judge whether the service is good or not. I ordered the chicken Alfredo and the chicken wings, the food was tasty, I would like to try other dishes when I get the chance.

This place is really great…read more Location: On main Street Markham but at the other end from where everything is. Almost at the corner of Davis drive Parking: There is on street parking. Parking on side streets and across the street there's a lot. The inside: It's small inside but comfortable. There's also a pretty cute balcony out back. Is a bar and they have some pretty interesting drinks and flights that you can get. There's also a kitchen that they rent out that you most definitely need to try.

The Sticks is a BIPOC and LGBTQ2S-owned craft beer brewery bar with a curated craft beer selection…read moreand small food menu. Located in downtown Newmarket, it's easily accessible by public transit (3-minute walk from a YRT Viva bus station) and there is parking right across the street. The interior is small and cozy. They also have a small patio at the back. The craft beer selection here is great. The "Fairweather" (contains Agua Fresca flower sour) has a pretty pinkish / light orange colour, and tastes a bit sour. "Bellwoods" (Mexican lager) has a bit of a honey aftertaste. "Halo" is good if you like pale ale. For those who want to try a bit of everything, they offer craft beer flight of 4 for $12 (good way to mix and match!). There is also Soju Bomb on the menu, for those who want something other than beer. Non-alcholic options include Shirley Temple, oat milk chai latte (cold), juices, and soft drinks. Water is free and self-serve at the back. Food-wise, they offer bar finger foods and snacks such as nachos, chips and dips (with guacamole), gyoza, spring rolls, and edamame. When we went, they had a special South Asian fusion menu (in collaboration with an Indian chef) that wasn't posted online. I believe this was limited time special menu. Selection included samosa chaat, tikki chaat, and masala which could come in a platter (with naan bread, biryani rice, and pico de gallo salad), poutine, or bowl. In both the regular and special South Asian menus, there were vegan and vegetarian options available. Great business overall - very inclusive (with gender-neutral washrooms), cozy and intimate atmosphere, and there are even board games and playing cards at the back (Codenames, UNO, regular deck of cards, etc.).

Honestly one of the most consistent, always great places on Main St, Newmarket. It is nice in…read moreinside a d a perfect place to go for a date or even just hang out with friends. The craft beer list is always updated and always has the best breweries. Always solid choices. The menu isn't too big and has great variety of things to choose from. I have been here many, many times and it has been great everytime. Some standouts I've had: 1. Bone marrow 5/5 2. Carne Asada fries 5/5 3. Brussel Sprouts 5/5 4. Scotch Egg 4.8/5 (I prefer the egg a little runnier it it is sooooo soo good 5. They don't have this anymore but the popcorn they used to have with pancetta was absolutely delicious. Bring this baaackk!!! 4.8/5 Also the nachos look insane. I want them. Now.

Fantastic and interesting menu options. Relatively slow…read moreservice and high noise level when packed.

Nice ambiance in a "gastropub" environment. Tasted a couple of the Big Rig brews - very…read morereasonable. Had the Korean Salmon Bowl, very nice. Five stars? Maybe 4.5. Good food, decent craft beer, great service. Definitely worth checking out.

Came here for a small retirement party/gathering…read more Ambiance - 4/5 - for a brewery, they had adequate lighting, even when it got darker outside as the night progressed. Service - 5/5 - they checked on us frequently. The server was super sweet to us. I asked the server for a favour with the dessert and she really tried her best so I am grateful. The food came out relatively quickly. Food - 4/5 - we got the salmon bowl, a chicken salad and fish and chips. The salmon bowl was good, just a little saucy for me. The sauce was on the sweet side. My friends enjoyed their dishes. Overall: 4/5 - a little on the pricey side but I don't mind coming back for little get together. Although it serves alcohol, I think it's still family friendly. There were a few families.

Stopped by for brunch at Next Door, located in the heart of Main St. Unionville. The restaurant is…read moreunique in a sense where it's situated in the historical Unionville Planing Mill. Was seated in their dinning hall ( the other side is more of a bar) and ordered a brunch tower for two. The tower includes their signature malaysian scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, bacon, Brussel sprouts, toast with buttermilk pancakes stacked at top of the tower. The tower was beautifully presented and what I love most about the tower is their pancakes. Truly fluffy and light with whipped cream on top of it. Overall, service was efficient and attentive, often checked on and refilling water. On top of that, the restaurant has great decor and parking is provided in the back of the restaurant. Its considered on a slightly higher end for brunch ($20-30 range), but it was truly an amazing experience. They also have daily promos so worth checking out for dinner and late night deals.

This is very popular brunch place in Markham - but the options are more limited up here. Came with…read moremy parents to see what the hype is about (a few years after the hype has died down, but oh well). I must say that I do understand why people are drawn to the restaurant - it is very pretty and makes for wonderful pictures! This includes the lovely visuals of the food, which is beautifully presented and extremely photogenic. The taste of the food, although quite acceptable, fell just a bit short of its looks. The variety of colours was not matched with a variety of flavours, and everything was somewhat on the salty and greasy side. That being said, we very much enjoyed the potato hash, pancakes, and French toast. The portion sizes also outdid themselves - if you're coming here for brunch, just be prepared for a long nap in the afternoon! Service was excellent: prompt, helpful, and friendly. The interior is fairly spacious and elegantly decorated. Overall, a pleasant experience even if it's not the most spectacular - and perhaps worth a visit for some based on the aesthetics alone.

It's not my first time in lil brew hops. It's a great place to hang out. I hosted a bridal shower…read morehere last year and just from there the client service was fantastic. Everybody enjoyed it. The food was wonderful and I'm definitely going to be booking for future events. Came here a couple weeks ago, at least a month ago and parents wanted to have some oysters and hang out so again we came in - order a couple dishes and again the client service is fantastic and the food is great and flavorful. The oysters were a little bit smaller, but they did pre-warn us, which is fantastic. The drinks were delicious. Hands-down would recommend coming here. I do want to come and try their brunch at some point as well. I have to mention if you can get the vanilla bean crème brûlée it is divine.

Great place! I think i sometimes confuse this restaurant with its sister - lil Hops. Both great…read morequality so you truly cannot go wrong. They offer similar food choices - new Canadian mostly. And they usually have incredible oyster options (again, this may be their sister restaurant but it's right next door which is great.) it's roomy and the bar is a super fun place to sit and enjoy a meal or a drink. Kind servers too!