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The Best Pubs in Toronto

6 pubs in Toronto ranked by atmosphere, beer list, and history.

Toronto pubs are among the most varied in North America. British heritage pubs, Irish pubs, and the Canadian beer hall tradition all coexist alongside a strong craft beer movement.

The pubs cluster in the Distillery District, Kensington Market, and Leslieville.

Order a Steam Whistle Pilsner (the local), a Mill Street craft, or a Sleeman Honey Brown.

The 6 best pubs in Toronto

The Caledonian
Little Italy

The Caledonian

Scottish pub with the largest whisky selection in Toronto. Knowledgeable bartenders. Open daily.

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Bar Hop
Entertainment District

Bar Hop

Craft beer specialist with 36 rotating taps and 100 plus bottles. Open daily.

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St Lawrence

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Heritage Canadian craft beer pub from 1988. Around 35 Canadian taps. Open daily.

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The Wheat Sheaf Tavern
King West

The Wheat Sheaf Tavern

Toronto s oldest pub, established 1849. The original tavern interior. Open daily.

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Allen s
Danforth

Allen s

Heritage Greek-Canadian pub on the Danforth. The whisky list is one of the deepest in the city. Open daily.

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The Dog and Bear
Queen West

The Dog and Bear

British pub with reliable beer and traditional pub food. Open daily.

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