Best Bars in Toronto
This list covers some of Toronto's top rated bars, breweries, and pubs based on recent Google reviews from October 2026. It includes a mix of breweries, cocktail bars, pubs, and wine bars, with most places located in Old Toronto. Nearly all listed venues are rated as inexpensive, with only one having a moderate price level. The ratings are consistently high, with most places scoring 4.8 or 4.9 out of 5 from hundreds of reviews, and one bar has a perfect 5.0 rating from 186 reviews.
The places listed here all have at least 150 reviews, ensuring they are well established and vetted by many patrons. Reviewers often mention specific drinks like sours, creative cocktails, and wine flights. They also highlight experiences such as karaoke, line dancing, patios, and painting sessions. This variety offers options for different times of day and types of outings, from a casual afternoon beer to a late night cocktail.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Left Field Brewery (Leslieville) | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 887 | |
| 2 | Suite 115 | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 470 | $ |
| 3 | Great Lakes Brewery | Etobicoke | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 725 | |
| 4 | Dolly's Country Bar | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 391 | $ |
| 5 | Aura - Cocktail Bar & Cafe | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 470 | $ |
| 6 | The HARP TAVERN | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 325 | $ |
| 7 | Bathurst Local | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 419 | $ |
| 8 | Ki Karaoke by Kushi | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 350 | $ |
| 9 | Bellwoods Brewery | North York | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 248 | |
| 10 | Doc’s Green Door Lounge | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 241 | $ |
| 11 | Downtown Winery | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 320 | $ |
| 12 | Teddy Beer | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 483 | $ |
| 13 | Corduroy Lounge | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 5 | 186 | $ |
| 14 | Oldtown Bodega | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 286 | $ |
| 15 | Paint Cabin Create! Drink! Repeat! | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 363 | $ |
| 16 | Black Dice Cafe | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 360 | $$ |
| 17 | In Good Spirits Co. | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 181 | $ |
| 18 | Bevi Birra (Junction) | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 213 | $ |
| 19 | Danu Social House | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 158 | $ |
| 20 | Tommy's Wine Bar | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 156 | $ |
Left Field Brewery (Leslieville)
Left Field Brewery is a women owned brewery in Leslieville with a 4.8 rating from 887 reviews. Reviewers often mention its baseball theme, sours, and stouts. It is open daily from 11:00, closing at 21:00 or 23:00, and you can bring your own food.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-23:00
Suite 115
It has a speakeasy feel and reviewers often mention its welcoming staff and creative custom cocktails.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:30-02:00
- Mon 17:30-02:00
- Tue 17:30-02:00
- Wed 17:30-02:00
- Thu 17:30-02:00
- Fri 17:30-02:00
- Sat 17:30-02:00
Great Lakes Brewery
Great Lakes Brewery in Etobicoke has a 4.8 rating from 725 reviews. Reviewers often talk about its hoppy beer, patio, and the option to bring your own food. It opens at 10:00 daily, closing at 20:00 or 22:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-20:00
- Mon 10:00-20:00
- Tue 10:00-20:00
- Wed 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Dolly's Country Bar
Dolly's Country Bar is an inexpensive bar in Old Toronto with a 4.9 rating from 391 reviews. Reviewers often mention line dancing, live music, and pizza.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-23:00
- Tue 16:00-23:00
- Wed 16:00-01:00
- Thu 16:00-02:00
- Fri 16:00-02:00
- Sat 16:00-02:00
Aura - Cocktail Bar & Cafe
Aura is an inexpensive cocktail bar and cafe in Old Toronto, rated 4.8 from 470 reviews. Reviewers often mention its patio, mocktails, and it being a spot for date nights.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-15:00, 17:00-00:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00, 17:00-00:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00, 17:00-00:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00, 17:00-00:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00, 17:00-02:00
- Sat 07:00-15:00, 17:00-02:00
The HARP TAVERN
The HARP TAVERN is an inexpensive Irish pub in Old Toronto, rated 4.9 from 325 reviews. Reviewers often mention dishes like cottage pie and deep dish pizza. It opens at 17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday and offers takeout.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-00:00
- Tue 17:00-00:00
- Wed 17:00-00:00
- Thu 17:00-00:00
- Fri 17:00-00:00
- Sat 17:00-00:00
Bathurst Local
Bathurst Local is an inexpensive bar in Old Toronto with a 4.8 rating from 419 reviews. It is known for its karaoke nights and reviewers often mention its wine and sake selection. It opens at 18:00 from Tuesday to Saturday.
Opening hours
- Tue 18:00-00:00
- Wed 18:00-00:00
- Thu 18:00-00:00
- Fri 18:00-00:00
- Sat 18:00-00:00
Ki Karaoke by Kushi
Ki Karaoke by Kushi is an inexpensive bar in Old Toronto, rated 4.8 from 350 reviews. As the name suggests, reviewers often mention its karaoke rooms, song selection, and sushi. It opens at 17:00 from Wednesday to Sunday.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-01:30
- Wed 17:00-01:30
- Thu 17:00-01:30
- Fri 17:00-02:30
- Sat 17:00-02:30
Bellwoods Brewery
Bellwoods Brewery in North York has a 4.9 rating from 248 reviews. Reviewers often mention its value, beers on tap, and welcoming staff. It is open daily from 12:00 to 19:00 and offers delivery.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-19:00
- Mon 12:00-19:00
- Tue 12:00-19:00
- Wed 12:00-19:00
- Thu 12:00-19:00
- Fri 12:00-19:00
- Sat 12:00-19:00
Doc’s Green Door Lounge
Doc’s Green Door Lounge is an inexpensive bar in Old Toronto with a 4.9 rating from 241 reviews. Reviewers often mention its cocktails, patio, and wine selection.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-00:00
- Mon 08:00-00:00
- Tue 08:00-00:00
- Wed 08:00-00:00
- Thu 08:00-00:00
- Fri 08:00-01:00
- Sat 08:00-01:00
Downtown Winery
Downtown Winery is a women owned, inexpensive wine bar in Old Toronto, rated 4.8 from 320 reviews. Reviewers often mention its happy hour, wine flights, and free corn nuts. It opens at 12:00, with hours extending to 23:00 on weekends.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-20:00
- Tue 12:00-20:00
- Wed 12:00-20:00
- Thu 12:00-23:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Teddy Beer
Teddy Beer is an inexpensive bar in Old Toronto with a 4.7 rating from 483 reviews. Reviewers often mention its karaoke, comedy shows, and wagyu burger.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-00:00
- Tue 16:00-00:00
- Wed 16:00-00:00
- Thu 16:00-00:00
- Fri 16:00-02:00
- Sat 16:00-02:00
Corduroy Lounge
Corduroy Lounge is an inexpensive bar in Old Toronto with a perfect 5.0 rating from 186 reviews. Reviewers often mention its Sunday roast, fish and chips, and Guinness. Hours vary, opening at 15:00 on Sunday and 18:00 on weekdays.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-20:00
- Tue 18:00-00:00
- Wed 18:00-00:00
- Thu 18:00-02:00
- Fri 18:00-02:00
- Sat 18:00-02:00
Oldtown Bodega
Oldtown Bodega is an inexpensive neighbourhood bar in Old Toronto, rated 4.8 from 286 reviews. Reviewers often mention its cocktails, beer selection, and welcoming staff. It opens at 14:00 on weekends and 17:00 on weekdays.
Opening hours
- Sun 14:00-00:00
- Mon 17:00-02:00
- Tue 17:00-02:00
- Wed 17:00-02:00
- Thu 17:00-02:00
- Fri 14:00-02:00
- Sat 14:00-02:00
Paint Cabin Create! Drink! Repeat!
Paint Cabin Create! Drink! Repeat! is an inexpensive bar in Old Toronto with a 4.7 rating from 363 reviews. As the name implies, reviewers often mention the painting experience, helpful staff, and date nights. Daytime hours start as early as 10:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 13:00-17:00
- Mon 13:00-22:00
- Tue 10:00-22:00
- Wed 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-21:00
- Sat 13:00-21:00
Black Dice Cafe
Black Dice Cafe is a bar in Old Toronto with a moderate price level and a 4.7 rating from 360 reviews. Reviewers often mention its retro decor, jukebox, and sake cocktails. It opens nightly at 19:30.
Opening hours
- Sun 19:30-02:00
- Mon 19:30-02:00
- Tue 19:30-02:00
- Wed 19:30-02:00
- Thu 19:30-02:00
- Fri 19:30-02:00
- Sat 19:30-02:00
In Good Spirits Co.
In Good Spirits Co. is an inexpensive cocktail bar in Old Toronto, rated 4.9 from 181 reviews. Reviewers often mention its happy hour, custom cocktails, and focaccia bread. It is open from 11:00 to 21:00, Monday to Friday.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
Bevi Birra (Junction)
Bevi Birra is an inexpensive bar in the Junction area of Old Toronto, rated 4.8 from 213 reviews. Reviewers often mention its sandwiches, focaccia, and craft beer selection. It opens at 11:00 daily, closing between 17:00 and 20:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-19:00
- Mon 11:00-17:00
- Tue 11:00-17:00
- Wed 11:00-17:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 11:00-20:00
Danu Social House
Danu Social House is an inexpensive bar in Old Toronto with a 4.9 rating from 158 reviews. Reviewers often mention its vibe, friendly staff, and boardgames. Hours vary, opening at 14:00 on Saturday and 17:00 on other days.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-22:00
- Mon 17:00-00:00
- Tue 17:00-22:00
- Wed 17:00-00:00
- Thu 17:00-00:00
- Fri 17:00-02:00
- Sat 14:00-02:00
Tommy's Wine Bar
Tommy's Wine Bar is an inexpensive bar in Old Toronto, rated 4.9 from 156 reviews. Reviewers often mention its friendly staff, wine and beer selection, and empanadas.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-00:00
- Mon 08:00-00:00
- Tue 08:00-00:00
- Wed 08:00-00:00
- Thu 08:00-00:00
- Fri 08:00-02:00
- Sat 08:00-02:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours before you go, as many bars open in the late afternoon or evening and some are closed on specific days like Monday.
- Most bars on this list are rated as inexpensive, making them budget friendly options.
- Old Toronto is the most common neighbourhood, so you can easily visit several places in one area.
- Several places offer takeout or delivery, including The HARP TAVERN, Bathurst Local, and Bevi Birra.
- If you want activities, look for bars with karaoke, painting, or boardgames mentioned in reviewer topics.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. To ensure reliability, only places with at least 150 reviews were considered for inclusion. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high compared to more established spots. The list also includes only places that are currently open, based on their listed hours of operation. This approach aims to present a current and credible snapshot of highly regarded Toronto bars based on customer feedback.
Questions about bars in Toronto
Are these bars expensive?
Nearly all bars on this list have an inexpensive price level according to the provided facts. The only exception is Black Dice Cafe, which is listed as having a moderate price level. This makes the list largely budget friendly for those looking for a night out without high costs. The facts do not provide specific dollar amounts for prices.
Which neighbourhoods have the most bars on this list?
Old Toronto has by far the most bars, with 16 of the 20 places located there according to the area facts. Other areas represented are Leslieville, Etobicoke, and North York, but they have only one or two entries each. This concentration makes Old Toronto a key area for bar hopping. The specific neighbourhoods within Old Toronto include Leslieville and the Junction.
Do any bars open during the day?
Yes, several bars open during the day. Breweries like Left Field Brewery and Great Lakes Brewery also open at 10:00 or 11:00 in the morning, providing daytime options. These early hours are listed in the provided facts for each place.
Are there options for people who do not drink alcohol?
Yes, there are options. Reviewers for Aura specifically mention mocktails as a notable feature. Several places also serve food as a primary focus, and activities like painting at Paint Cabin or karaoke at multiple bars provide entertainment that does not require alcohol consumption. The facts show that many venues serve food, and some like Paint Cabin highlight an experience beyond just drinking.
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