5 Best Breweries in Toronto (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Toronto has no shortage of taprooms, but not every brewery on Google actually brews what's in your glass. Between them, the breweries on this page have logged more than 14,000 Google reviews, and the ratings run from 4.2 up to 4.8, so the gap between the biggest name and the best-loved one is bigger than you'd think. Whether you want a full kitchen, a historic roundhouse, or a small-batch taproom in the east end, the right pick in Toronto depends less on hype and more on what you're actually there for.

Short answer: The highest-rated brewery in Toronto is Left Field Brewery (Leslieville) at 4.8 stars across 880 reviews, prized for its baseball-inspired small-batch beers and neighborhood feel. For sheer scale and a full food menu, Steam Whistle Kitchen (4.6, 2,829 reviews) in the historic John St. Roundhouse is the bigger draw, while CRAFT Beer Market Toronto leads on volume with over 6,000 reviews and Ontario's largest draft selection. Expect a beer flight to run roughly CA$10 to 30 per person based on reviewer price notes.

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How Toronto's Top Breweries Stack Up

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	CRAFT Beer Market Toronto	4.3 ★	6,014	Biggest tap list	View ›
2	Steam Whistle Kitchen	4.6 ★	2,829	Historic setting / full kitchen	View ›
3	3 Brasseurs MicroBrewery - Toronto	4.2 ★	3,158	Groups & pre-theatre	View ›
4	Left Field Brewery (Leslieville)	4.8 ★	880	Highest-rated taproom	View ›
5	Blood Brothers Brewing	4.6 ★	1,176	Funky, small-batch styles	View ›

The taprooms worth a visit

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

CRAFT Beer Market Toronto

4.36,014 Google reviews

CRAFT Beer Market Toronto is a restaurant and bar in the Financial District built around Ontario's largest draft selection, with 160 taps pouring local and international beers. It runs a 250-seat outdoor beer garden, patio lawn bowling, and a full kitchen, and sits a short walk from Union Station. The scale of the place, more than any one beer, is the draw.

What people praise

Huge beer selection with knowledgeable staff who help you choose
Full food menu that reviewers say holds up on its own
Large beer garden and patio games for groups
Central location near Union Station and subway lines

Worth knowing

Gets crowded and loud during after-work hours and events
Some reviewers found it feels more like a restaurant than a brewery

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume6,014 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown60% 5-star

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Our take: It has the most reviews of any Toronto brewery on this list by a wide margin, and the tap list backs that volume up. It's the safe pick for a big group or a first-timer who wants variety over a single house style.

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1 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON M5C 2V9

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Steam Whistle Kitchen

4.62,829 Google reviews

Steam Whistle Kitchen operates out of the historic John St. Roundhouse in Downtown Toronto, the original home of Steam Whistle Brewing's pilsner. It pairs the brewery's beer with a proper restaurant menu, drawing crowds before Blue Jays games and concerts at the nearby Rogers Centre. Reviewers consistently single out the food, not just the beer, as a reason to visit.

What people praise

Food reviewers rate as good as or better than the beer
Fast, friendly service even when the room is at capacity
Unique roundhouse setting with indoor and outdoor seating
Reliable pre-game and pre-show spot near Rogers Centre

Worth knowing

Line for a table can build fast before events
One reviewer flagged a slow-to-respond complaint over a food-portion charge

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume2,829 · 87th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown77% 5-star

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Our take: The second-highest rating on this list and the strongest all-around pick if you want a real meal with your pint, not just a tasting flight.

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255 Bremner Blvd Bay 6, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

3 Brasseurs MicroBrewery - Toronto

4.23,158 Google reviews

3 Brasseurs MicroBrewery is the Toronto location of a French-Canadian brewpub chain with outposts across Ontario and Quebec, serving house beer alongside Alsatian dishes like flammekueche and poutine. It's positioned directly across from the Eaton Centre and Dundas Square, spread across multiple levels to handle large parties. Reviewers describe the beer as solid but built for scale rather than standout craft.

What people praise

Multi-level space handles large groups without a long wait
Convenient downtown location near Eaton Centre and Dundas Square
Solid pub-style menu including fish and chips and poutine
Good option before or after a show

Worth knowing

Beer described by some as more mass-produced than craft
Service and portion sizes can dip when busy

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume3,158 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown56% 5-star

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Our take: Not the most distinctive beer on this list, but the location and group-friendly layout make it a practical pick before a downtown show or a big night out.

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275 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1N8

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Left Field Brewery (Leslieville)

4.8880 Google reviews

Left Field Brewery is a Leslieville taproom that has brewed baseball-inspired beers in the east end since 2013, with a second Liberty Village location for events. Its house beers, including the Bird Watcher, span lagers, sours, IPAs and stouts, and the space runs beer flights for anyone sampling the range. It also hosts private and semi-private bookings alongside its regular taproom hours.

What people praise

Highest rating on this list at 4.8 stars
Wide style range, from lagers to sours, in flight format
Warm, personal service reviewers repeatedly call out by name
Handles private events without shutting out regular customers

Worth knowing

Smaller space than the bigger downtown venues
No full restaurant kitchen on site

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume880 · 76th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: The best-reviewed brewery in Toronto and the pick for anyone who wants the beer itself to be the main event, not a side to a restaurant menu.

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36 Wagstaff Dr, Toronto, ON M4L 3W9

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Blood Brothers Brewing

4.61,176 Google reviews

Blood Brothers Brewing runs out of a converted century-old horse stable on Geary Avenue, in the arts district west of downtown, with up to 26 beers on tap including barrel-aged stouts and spiced ales. It seats about 50 indoors with additional patio space in warmer months and runs a bottle shop seven days a week. Reviewers describe it as one of the more experimental, less mainstream breweries in the city.

What people praise

Distinctive, varied styles including spiced and barrel-aged beers
Food, including brisket and pulled pork, gets consistent praise
Open seven days a week with a large indoor-outdoor space
Owner responds personally to reviews, including complaints

Worth knowing

No air conditioning, so the room can get warm on hot days
A few reviewers flagged inconsistent bar service at peak times

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,176 · 82nd

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown77% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks lower on review volume than the bigger downtown spots, but the beer itself gets some of the most specific, enthusiastic praise on this list. Worth the trip west for the styles you won't find at the bigger rooms.

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How we rank them

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the brewery’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, measured against the other Toronto breweries we looked at. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of reviewers counts for more than a 4.9 from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a brewery visit cost in Toronto? (2026)

Toronto breweries don’t publish fixed menus for flights or pints, but reviewer price notes on this page give a rough sense of what to expect for food and drink together.

Job	Typical price
Meal with drinks, per person	CA$10-70, most commonly CA$20-40

Ranges compiled July 2026 from Google review price-per-person data reported by customers on this page. Actual cost depends heavily on whether you order a flight, a full meal, or both.

Serving all of Toronto

The breweries above cover the Financial District, Downtown, the Railway Lands near Union Station, Leslieville, Liberty Village, and Geary Avenue in the west end. Searching for a brewery near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest taproom fast.

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What to ask before you go

Do you offer flights, and how many beers come in one?
Is the kitchen open the full time the taproom is, or does it close earlier?
Can you take a reservation for a group, or is it walk-in only?
Is there patio or outdoor seating, and is it first-come-first-served?
Do you host private events, and does that close off part of the taproom?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these breweries?

We started from breweries in Toronto with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we rank them above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Toronto brewery has a full food menu?

Steam Whistle Kitchen and CRAFT Beer Market Toronto both run full restaurant kitchens alongside their beer. 3 Brasseurs also serves a French-Canadian pub menu.

Do Toronto breweries take reservations?

Some do. CRAFT Beer Market, Steam Whistle Kitchen and 3 Brasseurs show booking links on Google; the smaller taprooms like Left Field and Blood Brothers tend to be walk-in, though Left Field takes private event bookings.

The bottom line

Left Field Brewery is the safe default if you want the beer itself to be the reason you showed up, while Steam Whistle Kitchen and CRAFT Beer Market are better bets for a full meal or a big group. Whichever you pick, check the taproom hours before you go since several run limited days or evening-only schedules.

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