I am not a beer drinker, but for a craft beer lodge, their espresso martini was great (even without the little bean garnish). It had quick service on a weekday evening and the interior provided an aesthetic environment to chat and hang out. I came for a basement show, which was also a blast. I would definitely return for the shows in the future! read more

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Good vibes! What a welcoming place with wonderful staff who are very accommodating and friendly!

Gord and I had supper this evening at Wenona Craft Beer Lodge. We've been there just after it opened a couple years ago and haven't had a chance to go back. Gord likes it there because they have an interesting selection of craft beer (no big beer companies). They have changed the kitchen since we were there. It's now Pork Ninjas. Gord ordered Smoked Meat Loaf and had hush puppies and mac & cheese as his sides. He said it was good and he'd get it again. I ordered Buttermilk Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. It was quite a meal and I was full at the end. I liked everything for the most part. I wasn't crazy, though, about the batter on the chicken. It was too big and puffy and overdone (I picked it all off). I'd see if I can get the chicken without the batter next time as the chicken was tender and tasty. read more

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Ok so my review isnt for the actual bar, but for the speakeasy they have in the basement. For my 30th birthday in October, I looked around for what to do. I searched high and low for activities and places to go, and at the end of the day, I realized that's not me. I'm not an activity guy. This is my 30th and I need to do it my style. I looked for places that I could just rent for a few hours, have a private bar and have my friends stop by and drink with me. I found their speakeasy on a site, and gave them a call. From the moment I stopped by to see it, I realized this was EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. You walk into a bar, and then go down the stairs to another secret bar, and the space was actually quite huge. The space rental was super affordable and the night was perfect! They put up with all of me and my friends drunken antics, the private bartender was the sweetest and the preordered bar food was perfect. I heard rave rave rave reviews from everyone for the wings, the poutine and the Mac. Seriously, people keep messaging saying they wanna go back just for the mac. This place was really great and it really made my birthday special, so thank you so much Wenona! read more

A fun spot for a low-key night. I went for Tuesday trivia and it was a good time. It fills up quick, so luckily they have extra room in the basement, but for the best experience go a little early to get a spot on the main level. We sat at the bar and moved to a table once a few folks left early. They have a great selection of craft beers, which are fairly priced and they also have specials on the daily, which makes you willing to spend a little more. We tried the nachos and they were just ok. The chips were deep-fried and very oily and the toppings were lacking, especially the cheese. I'd say skip the nachos and enjoy some of their delicious beer! read more

My friend and I decided to have afternoon drinks and lunch (best combo ever)! It was also a sunny day in Toronto so we were able to sit at the window bar facing the ever so interesting folks of Toronto. The owner (I think) or main bartender was amazing. So friendly, funny, made great suggestions for both beer and cocktail options. I of course stuck to my roots and ordered wine (LOL- don't judge) but my friend had a pint of a suggested beer and she loved it. We really wanted the beef dip but they were out. I went for the wings and fries instead and she opted for the Spicy Fried Chicken sandwich. Wings were DELICIOUS, even the fries were tasty and tasted homemade. My friend loved her sandwich (said so many times lol). I will certainly come back. Nice spot, small but cozy and friendly- surely defines us Canadians! read more

Two old guys walk into a bar ... My good friend D. just moved into a seniors residence at Dufferin and Bloor and we went searching for a decent place close by for a good burger and a craft beer. Happily, Wenona has both. At first, we were a tad intimidated because we were the only people in the place over 25 but the warm, welcoming atmosphere chased that away. The menu is limited but that's not a problem, there is something for most tastes including a black bean taco for the non-meat eaters. D. had the burger and I, being more daring, had the spicy chicken sandwich which was delicious, smothered in jalapeno and homemade coleslaw on an egg bun with a side of hand cut fries. The burger, D. assured me, was great, cooked to perfection and served with a side of the very same coleslaw. The beer was equally good. Our server recommended a Bellwoods Roman Candle IPA which has to rank as one of the best I have ever tasted. The place has a non-pretentious ambiance and the staff were attentive and friendly. The prices were reasonable. The Wenona Craft Beer Lodge deserves many return visits. read more

Place is pretty lively at night. Got a couple craft beer on tap. Got blood brothers sour on tap. They have a projector but it doesnt play games. Music is kind of high so talking is a little hard. Not too much sitting maybe 5 tables and alot of bar space. Food is pub style mostly. Beers are about $7-$8 read more

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Wenona craft beer is the best! Friendly wait staff who greet you when you walk in the door. Ongoing attention from servers in a good way. We didn't order food but we would come back again for sure. Great atmosphere and lots of excellent beers on tap. read more

Sat at the bar here as one of the stops during a Craft Beer Hop for my partner's birthday! Got the fries but the menu had a lot more great offerings if you have more of an appetite. The bar was dimly lit and the inside looked like a winter ski cabin! The bartender was great and made some suggestions for us. I went with the Jelly King Sour and it was really good. We had one more stop after this but wouldn't have minded checking out dinner here. Will be back for sure! read more

Fantastic bbq with a laid back, relaxed interior. The beer selection was fantastic and the service was very accommodating. Around 20 of us arrived here with no reservation on a lark and they were able to serve us all. Clearly it isn't as busy as it deserves to be. Some had the beef brisket, we had the pulled pork; both were amazing. They also had fried corn bread which I had never had and made a great side. Lastly, I tried the kale salad and could have happily just had a meal of it. This from someone who doesn't say that often about salads. Great experience, we'll be back. read more

Last night I celebrated a friend's 40th birthday at Wenona, and it was an awesome experience from top to tail. Two nights ago, the birthday boy and his lovely wife phoned me looking for suggestions. They had 24 hours to make a reservation for 10-20 people. On Bloor. Good beer list. Not a shit a hole. This sounds like an easy arena to play in, but the truth is... a large reservation the night before anything can be tricky. I've long been wanting to try Wenona. I like Tallboys, and camp is clearly an adorable theme, so I gave them a buzz on behalf of the happy couple. They were incredibly accommodating. The atmosphere here is great. Lots of happy clients buzzing along with a super sweet staff, the faint smell of BBQ and a huge beer list. read more

Between opening and the recent menu change I regularly found myself either at Wenona, or plugging Wenona. Then they took the bannock and kale salad away from me... Not cool guys. Interest lost. read more

Walking through the front door of Wenona Lodge instantly overwhelms the senses with the potent smell of BBQ smoke that hits you like a quick but delicious punch in the face. Atmosphere is dimly lit, but casual and comfortable. The kitchen is now being run by the Pork Ninjas' Jason Rees, who had previously set up shop in the kitchen of Baju @ then Monarch Tavern. Based on my experience here, I will say his work is improving. I had the pulled pork sandwich which I did really enjoy, especially how they give you a side of coleslaw (pro tip: put the coleslaw on the sandwich). Also had the hush puppies which were decent but I will say that online the menu has them listed as "jalapeno corn fritters" and I did not notice any jalapeno flavouring. Settling in at the bar, you'll find 10 rotating Ontario craft beer taps and a decent selection of tall boys, all in the $7-$9 range. Definitely a couple of interesting selections including some nitro taps. Bonus shout outs to the server with shoulder length brown hair. She was clearly overworked as she was tending to the whole room and bartending at the same time (apparently normally more staff are there during that time) but she was awesome in holding the service side of the experience, so I feel an obligatory written kudos should be added to this review. read more

Stopped in on a Tuesday and it was almost empty. The bartender gave us a few suggestions on the beer and their specials. Tried 2 beers, both excellent, and ordered tacos. Their vegan spicy black bean tacos were great! Very spicy and came with lots of food. They had a few appetizers that were vegan options also. My mom got the pulled pork tacos and said they were delicious. We would go back. read more

I really enjoy this place. Fun atmosphere, usually a good crowd, great staff. There's a nice selection of Ontario craft beer (I think 10 taps), and the prices are good. BBQ is amazing! The chicken is delicious, even though I usually think chicken is boring. Pulled pork - yum. And the sides are all good, though I'm partial to the mac n' cheese, coleslaw, or fries. read more

Visited this little gem last night and was pleasantly surprised. The wings were 2 for 1, smoked for four days and delicious. It came with two sides. I had the Mac & cheese and the hush puppies which were pretty wonderful. Nice selection of craft beer also. Tried the Woodhouse Lager which was damn tasty. It's a cozy environment and the waitress was super helpful and really charming which always makes for a more enjoyable experience. The chairs could be comfier but I'm not going to whine about that. Look forward to going back and trying the rest of the menu. read more

Great service, prices, atmosphere and food makes this a must visit! Everything was great from the kale salad to brisket, chicken wings, double fried seasoned fries (yeah that's right!) and pulled pork! Highly recommend you check out this hidden gem. read more

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We are here from out of town and staying at an air bnb up the street. With so many places to eat around it was difficult to make a decision. We were NOT let down! Everything that we ordered was so tasty and great beer selection. The place smells great when you walk in and is very clean! The service was spectacular, would recommend this is anyone and would come back here for sure! Maybe for the pig roast? read more

- Excellent selection of beer - Really cool cottage/ski lodge interior - Ribs and fries are on-point, chicken wings won't be missed - Your clothes will smell of smoke (wood, not cigarettes) read more

We came for a quick drink before dinner. It had a unique selection of beers and ciders! The cocktail list was only classic drinks which is the only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars. But the dark and stormy was delicious and the waiter was really friendly. read more

Love this place! Great food, beer, and friendly servers. Awesome place for a chill night with friends... there's also a bar in the basement that plays dance music at night. read more

Great place with an amazing craft beer selection. The BBQ food is the true star of the show . We had the Pitmasters Platter and I must confess it's as good as what I get down south. Brisket, ribs and pulled pork were all excellent but the smoked fried chicken in white sauce was every bit as good as Big Bob Gibson's. The chef does not try to elevate Bbq into something it's not. He just makes true BBQ the old fashioned way with time and smoke and rubs and brines? As a KCBS judge I am usually very critical of BBQ but this place is well worth checking out. read more

Really great selection of beer:) I recommend the Woodhouse beer because it's hard to find in the city. Great hot sauces that are made in-house. The sauces are so good in fact that if they sold them to customers, I would buy them all. As a vegetarian, there's not much selection for us there, but the fries and hush puppies are great. Service is amazing!! Only lost one star because I wish there were more veggie options (but considering this place specializes in BBQ, I can't blame them haha). read more

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Decent beer selection, solid service, TVs playing the game that don't dominate the venue and you can actually get a table. Wenona doesn't stand out as a must visit but when some of the other local bars are packed and uncomfortable this place is a good alternative. read more

Great atmosphere, food, and drink. The beef dip was flavorful and the kale salad accompaniment was also great! Highly recommended.

They don't sell most of the dishes that are shown in here more. Just classic PUB overall.

Good location, Friendly Staff and amazing Sunday night with live music, definitely will go back again.

What a friendly place with great food! The atmosphere is very RED GREEN, warm cozy & comfortable. A good selection of beer & draft ,and the cocktails are varied & tasty. Try the Wings,they were the best I've had in a long time! The service was friendly and professional. Really had a great meal ! There is a really nice menu ,with lots of choices. Give this place try, I am sure you will be pleased . read more

Toronto has a fair number of BBQ places to visit, but Pork Ninjas is one that distinguishes itself from the pack with some fantastic ribs and fried chicken. The ribs where smoked perfectly with an amazing smoke taste and some cajun spices sprinkled ontop. The bones were nice and meaty and an absolute must eat when visiting. They also have a nice collection of in-house BBQ sauces that are all worth trying as they each bring something different to the table. The other great dish was the organic fried chicken. The flavour is unique and there's a ranch-type sauce thats ontop of the chicken that makes this piece of bird stand out. There's a large variety of sides such as cajun fries, nachos and hush puppies (and more), all of which are tasty. The only under performer would be the smoked chicken wings, they get the job done, but I wouldn't recommend eating only that when visiting as there's other dishes that are much stronger. I didn't get to try the brisket but based on how well smoked the ribs are, the brisket is probably going to be a heavy hitter as well. Pork Ninjas is absolutely worth visiting and has quickly become one of my favourite BBQ joints in Toronto. read more

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Wenona is one of those places were I have been many times and then kicked myself when I realized I hadn't yet reviewed them. Easy 5 stars, the reason for which broken down into two. First 5 star: the bar is exactly the type of neighbourhood bar one wants to visit. Small enough that it is intimate but large enough you are likely able to get a seat. Their craft beer selection is one of the best in the city - from draft to tall cans - and it is run by a collective group of owners, one of whom always seems present. The service here is top notch for this type of establishment. The people who come here are also friendly, last time we were there we joined a Janga game with the table beside us - who doesn't love that type of stuff? If you don't, then this is still the place for you because there are no expectations to speak to anyone. Second 5 star - Pork Ninjas please? Yes please! There is so much I love about Pork Ninjas I am not even sure where to start. Their pulled pork, brisket, ribs are deliciously smoked and arrive tender, full of flavour and with a selection of sauces. I love their hushpuppies, cold slaw and I love even more that they are a mostly female kitchen. Best BBQ I have had in TO (outside of Barque. Certainly beats Stockyards - expect the ribs) Bar wise - not really a wine or cocktail place - but have decent options for both so feel free to bring non-beer drinking friends. Food wise - everything is great although the pulled pork nachos are not for us. I think we are just nacho purests Go for the atmosphere Go for the service Go for the beer options Go for PORK NINJAS read more

Their new bbq menu is decent; they definitely know what they're doing in the meat department. The smoked wings were delicious but the macaroni and cheese I ordered on the side were cold and a little dry. Well, our server was nice enough. It doesn't bother me when servers don't write orders down, what does bother me though is when they don't write orders down and asks what we ordered over again and then forgets to bring something I've asked for, even if it's a glass of water. And when a group of six sitting to the right of our table asked her to take their picture, she took their picture from the left hand side of our table, with flash, and just said "don't worry, you guys aren't in the picture." Oh and then they weren't happy with the picture. So sure, take another one while standing between the two tables with her back and ass fully backing it up onto our table. Amazing. A person from that table apologized to me but I don't think it should have been her. It should have been the server. She was obviously trying to do her best to help that table of customers except she didn't realize that she was being extremely rude to another table of customers. read more

This place matches what you come in for. The lodge-style pub was quite friendly had sports and netflix playing at the same time. Great food for the price range and stellar drinks. Would recommend others to check out this spot for a quick chill hour. read more

Wenona has a good beer selection and atmosphere but I have to admit that when they changed their menu from kick ass bbq to bland bar food I was very disappointed. No real reason to go back anymore as there are better options close by. What a shame read more

The staff at Wenona were super friendly and accommodating, even when I showed up with a party more than double the size of my reservation(!!!). Loved the vibe and the decor. Would definitely recommend! read more

Excellenttt! Fkin loved this spot so much. Staff r wikkid and the new menu is even better than the other one. (Which was tough to beat)

Great cozy spot near Dufferin station. The crew is friendly and they have great beer.

Now this place knows great beer! Walking in you are greeted by friendly staff and the most tantalizingly delicious smell of BBQ! Sadly I had dinner plans but I enjoyed my 2 pints of locally created beer (Junction's Berliner Weisse and Collective Arts's Ransack). read more

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Had the chicken wing plate with Mac and cheese and falafel. So good! Highly recommend

I'm sitting here eating a beef brisket slider and a hotdog shaped like an octopus. It's delicious and the service is amazing! read more

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