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!

The food was so much better than typical bar food. It was delicious!! The service is A+ and so…read moreattentive. The place had a great vibe, perfect after a long day. We were visiting Toronto and returned 3 times during our stay. It is great to make someplace your local watering hole in such a short time. Plus, we are the best food.

Cool vibe with lots of TVs and pool tables. Personally I feel the staff could have been more…read morefriendly but they were busy. Drinks were good and many beer choices.

Great downtown location, super easy to get to. Service was fantastic. Their outdoor patio is…read moreabsolute perfection for summer evenings. They have the best selection of Belgian sours I've come across, including plenty of Rodenbach options. Such a solid spot for beer lovers. 4.5/5

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!

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.

We decided to check out this rather innocuous looking pizza spot near my husband's office one…read morenight, and we were happy with our experience. The room is small, and the service was friendly. We shared a Caesar salad to start, which was simple but good. We had the duck confit white pizza and the Iberian red pizza. They were both quite tasty, and I reheated them the next morning on the frying pan for breakfast! They had some decent wines to choose from as well. Overall, we were both impressed with the good simple pizza. I think we've both kind of reached a saturation point with pretentious pizza spots, so this was a nice find in the middle of the financial district.

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.

We had a bit of a wait before dinner so we hopped in here for a drink. It was relatively quiet with…read moreonly a couple tables filled and no one at the bar. We ordered the Lychee Bliss and Smokey Sapphire. It took almost 20 mins before we received our drinks and by the time we got it, our dinner table was ready. My lychee drink was quite good and tasted like a mild flavored lychee. My only complaint is they added a large ice cube in the coupe martini glass which I have never had before in all the martini style glasses of cocktails I've had (very odd to us). It left very little room for the actual liquid which only gave me a few sips. My partner did enjoy his at least.. Besides the long wait and downside of the added ice in my drink, the bartenders were great and the space inside was quite nice.

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

We made a reservation for a large group, and they had our tables set up with cute little signs,…read morewhich was a nice touch. We came on a Sunday night, so it wasn't too busy and there was plenty of space. The ordering setup is pretty straightforward. You order food at the counter and drinks separately at the bar. We tried the duck sausage as a currywurst, and it was fantastic. You can also get it on a bun, but I really enjoyed it currywurst style. We also ordered both the dirty duck fries and the duck fat fries. If you're deciding between the two, I'd go with the duck fat fries. They were simple but so good. We shared the pickled vegetable platter with radish, sauerkraut, and beets. I wished the radish had a little more crunch, but the sauerkraut was really tasty. The beets were good, though they didn't taste especially pickled to me. The drinks were great too. They have a huge beer selection, but I ended up getting a couple of ciders that honestly tasted more like wine, which I loved. Fun atmosphere, good food, and a great spot for larger groups.

Excellent spot for excellent food. Huge selection of beers if you're into that. I like the…read morecommunal-style dining, it is flexible and pleasant. Tons of different sausages, and I wish I could have tried all of them. The bratwurst was awesome, the dangerdog was disappointing. The pretzel was also super delicious but smaller than I hoped. All around a great place

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.

3.5 stars You could…read moredo far worse than eating here when in the touristy Harbourfront area. The location is right by the lake with large windows that get a lot of sun during the day. It is in the Queens Quay Terminal mall attached to Farm Boy. The prices are reasonable and portion size generous. I had the Joe bowl with hand pulled chicken, rice, beans, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese - one of the "healthier" options on the menu (well, not deep fried at least!). My DC had the special which was a chicken parmigiana that comes with a side Caesar salad. I imagine this place is packed in the summer, but on a winter weekday lunch, it was not busy at all so service was fast and efficient. They have happy hour drink specials. Nothing to write home about, but a reasonable option if looking for a satisfying meal in this area.