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TBT's lead guide and head writer for the blog.  Alex has been with the team at TBT (And Canadian Craft Tours since the beginning  of 2022 and covers tours and the beer scene from Toronto to Collingwood.

Zach leads the TBT team, our virtual events and also "The Beer Bus" team in Collingwood On.  With a long career in the brewing game Zach is your most likely touch point with our team for your tour setup.

Matt has been with the TBT team since 2018 and is well known in the Toronto Craft Beer scene as an expert at his trade. Matt's love for craft beer and telling great stories is deep and he loves sharing it with his tour groups.

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The 21 Best Toronto Breweries

What are the best Toronto Breweries to visit this year? Well, we’ve worked to figure that out for you! We have sampled all their brews, spent time in their taprooms and read all the online reviews to come up with our take on the best Toronto Breweries to explore this year.

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Toronto Breweries

Toronto is a Canadian Powerhouse when it comes to breweries with delicious and unique craft beer. With over 70 breweries to taste test, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect pint. Check out this list of the best Breweries in Toronto that you need to add to your “must visit” list.

What are the best Toronto breweries?

In search of delicious craft beer types in Toronto? We’ve got you covered. Almost every neighbourhood in Toronto boasts a cool and unique craft brewery with beer types you won’t want to miss out on. Whether you’re looking for a colourful flight to sample or in search of the best stout in the city, you’ll find all that and more amongst the 70+ craft breweries in Toronto.

It’s hard to narrow down our favourite breweries in Toronto. There are so many to choose from, each offering brews that are tasty, complex, unique, and boundary-pushing. So, consider this our favourite brewery “of the moment” and keep your eyes peeled for additional Toronto Brewery posts so you can explore even more.

How do we pick the best Toronto Craft Breweries?

With every ‘top breweries’ post that we write, we make sure to do diligent online research to determine who makes it on our list. From reading online reviews and reviewing beer selections, to checking other authority websites and of course, sampling their beers. We do our best to take all the information we collect and give you our opinion of the top breweries in Toronto.

However, we know we aren’t perfect and if we’ve missed a Toronto brewery that you think should be on this list, contact us and let us know who the brewery is and we’ll do our best to include them!

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The Best Craft Breweries in Toronto

Alright, so who made our list of the breweries to visit in Toronto this year? Check out our list below!

Steam Whistle

Steam Whistle brews their much loved beer at the historic Roundhouse, near the base of the CN Tower. What was once the Canadian Pacific Rail company’s steam locomotive repair facility, is now a place where friends and beer lovers can gather to enjoy a frosty pint. They use pure and natural ingredients, authentic brewing techniques, and renewable energy to make their great brews and always have smiling faces waiting to greet you.

Customer Review: Just went back to Steam Whistle for patio season and they didn’t disappoint! Very organized and caring about people’s safety. Lovely patio, the beer is fantastic, and the staff is super friendly.

• Phone: (416) 362-2337
• Address: 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3M9, Canada
• Best Beer: Steam Whistle Pilsner
• Website:   steamwhistle.ca

Junction Craft Brewing

If you’re looking for quality beer in West Toronto, look no further. Known for their lagers but always keen to experiment with some haze, you won’t be disappointed by the quality brews pumped out of Junction Craft Brewing.

In 2019 they partnered with Caribru Cares to help raise money for local charities where they donate 5% of all earnings. Good beer for a good cause, how could you not love these guys?

Customer Review: I like their Conductor’s ale. I like it even more when it’s freshly poured and served on their patio. I cycle there, but there’s a huge parking lot and many picnic tables. Highly recommended!

• Phone: (416) 766-1616
• Address: 150 Symes Road, Toronto, Ontario, M6N 0B1, Canada
• Best Beers: Conductors Craft Pale Ale and Junction Hazy IPA
• Website:   junctioncraft.com/

Bellwoods Brewery

Located on the busy Ossington Avenue strip, Bellwoods Brewery has many award winning brews, focusing on aromatic hoppy stuff and crisp lagers. They often experiment with barrel aged wild blends, fruit-forward zingers, and the occasional barrel aged stout. Stop in for lunch or dinner at the brew pub, or grab their delicious brews to-go at the bottle shop next door!

Customer Review: I love this place to the point of sounding paid. The beer is quality and the food is so tasty. I highly recommend the sourdough bread with butter (can’t speak for the pumpkin seed oil option). Our server was really friendly and super helpful. Just beware the waitlist that is almost guaranteed and plan accordingly. But really, go! Your taste buds will thank you.

• Phone: (416) 535-4586
• Address: 124 Ossington Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 2Z5, Canada
• Best Beers: Jelly King Sours and Jutsu Pale Ale
• Website:   bellwoodsbrewery.com/

Henderson Brewing

Proud collaborators with Canadian Rock Band, Rush, Henderson Brewing is one of the fastest growing breweries in Toronto. Take a stroll along the West Toronto Rail path and stop in this industrial style brewery right next to the Museum of Contemporary Art for a cool beer.

Henderson beers are an ode to the city and culture they grew up in and you’ll always find something new and exciting in their taproom and bottle shop. They’ve pumped out nearly 100 seasonal brews and there’s no telling what they’ll come up with next!

Customer Review: Always a great choice when picking a brewery to hangout at, they have lots of space, right beside a bike trail, and have a great selection of beers and also sell Popsicles. There’s also a sausage stand right beside some days and they’re delicious!

• Phone: (416) 863-8822
• Address: 128A Sterling Road, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 2B7, Canada
• Best Beer: Rush Canadian Golden Ale
• Website:   hendersonbrewing.com

Rorschach Brewing Co.

Rorschach (pronounced ROAR-shack) Brewing was named after the Rorschach Personality Test and the idea that while beer has definitive flavours and aromas, the taste is subjective and individual to the one tasting them. With what may be the largest house-made beer list in Toronto, your taste buds are sure to go on a joy ride at this brewery. Have a cold one on their tree-lined patio after a day at the beach, or grab a few for pick up or delivery.

Plus, they offer free Toronto-wide delivery on orders placed before noon!

Customer Review: Hand’s down favourite Brewery in Toronto. The selection of beers they have is second to none and the venue itself is awesome, great outdoor roof patio 2 mins away from Woodbine beach. Pick up their flagship beer Truth Serum. You will not be disappointed.

• Phone: (416) 901-3233
• Address: 1001 Eastern Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4L 1B5, Canada
• Best Beer: Truth Serum IPA
• Website:   rorschachbrewing.com

Indie Ale House

Indie Ale house is a brewhouse, bottle shop, and restaurant located in the West end of Toronto in the Junction. They’re on a mission to “Live Indie” with lively events, a carefully curated house-made menu, and encouragement to explore innovative creations that don’t fit into the mainstream beer scene. Expect big, bold and flavourful ales and fresh, high quality dishes to match.

Customer Review: Amazing beer selection and the fries were incredible! They have all types of beers and would definitely recommend getting a flight to try a few!

• Phone: (416) 760-9691
• Address: 2876 Dundas St West, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1Y9, Canada
• Best Beer: Instigator IPA
• Website:   indiealehouse.com/

Left Field Brewing

If you’re a baseball fan, you can’t pass up the opportunity to take a visit down to Left Field Brewing. Their range of beers on tap offers something for everybody and as an added bonus, they even have their own brewery hound, Wrigley!

Customer Review: Not many breweries can compare with the quality, or innovation found at Left Field. From Eephus, which is extraordinary to the always sought after summer extraordinary, Lo Viste (Mojito Sour) Left Field hits it out of the park (could not help it) every time. Highly, highly recommended!!

• Phone: (647) 346-5001
• Address: 36 Wagstaff Drive Toronto, ON M4L 3W9
• Best Beer: Eephus Oatmeal Brown Ale
• Website: leftfieldbrewery.ca

Blood Brothers Brewing

Co-founders and actual “blood brothers” Dustin and Brayden Jones are known for releasing “outside of the box” brews to create an adventurous beer drinker’s haven. Located on the popular Geary Avenue, they’re especially known for experimental sour beers and wine-infused brews. Give your tastebuds a treat and try something you’ve never had before at Blood Brothers Brewing.

Customer Review: This is a great place for any craft beer lover. Paradise Lost – Guava is a must.

• Phone: (647) 628-6062
• Address: 165 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON, M6H 2B8
• Best Beers: Paradise Lost Guava Sour and Shumei IPA
• Website:  bloodbrothersbrewing.com

The Granite Brewery & Tied House

This family run, independent craft brewery and brewpub has an interesting origin story beginning in Nova Scotia in 1985. The brewmaster title has been passed down generations keeping the same quality standards and always experimenting with new yeasts and brew styles.

Customer Review: Great beers and amazing pub-inspired food. I love that there all always interesting rotating seasonal beers and a weekly food menu on top of their regular menu. I haven’t found a better local pub with such a wide variety of good homemade beers and doubt I will.

• Phone: (416) 322-0723
• Address: 245 Eglinton Ave. E, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 3B7, Canada
• Best Beers: Hopping Mad Cask Conditioned IPA and Ringwood Ale
• Website:   granitebrewery.ca

Halo Brewery

Halo Brewery came to life by a former software engineer who loves to mix unexpected ingredients and create magic with numbers and science. On their website you can find the full recipes and brewing process of their delicious experimental brews, which is sure to give you a newfound appreciation for the brewmasters behind the scenes.

Customer Review: Top notch beers…..these guys are always making new and interesting brews that cater to the drinker that wants something unique and flavourful.

• Phone: (416) 606-7778
• Address: 247 Wallace Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6H 1V5, Canada
• Best Beers: Tokyo Rose and New Wave IPA
• Website: halobrewery.com

Radical Road Brewing Co.

Located amongst the shops on Queen Street East, this brewery fits right in. Its cozy design is inspired by the great pubs of Europe and encourages you to get comfy and enjoy the variety of styles offered by Radical Road.

Customer Review: Great bar, great staff and great food. Tried the flight and the selection was solid. The yuzu beer is definitely one to try and something you can’t find at many other bars.

• Phone: (647) 794-7909
• Address: 1177 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1L5
• Best Beers: Cucumber Mint Kolsch and Straight Up Blackberry Sour
• Website: radicalroadbrew.com

Muddy York Brewing

Almost disguised as a typical bungalow, this award winning small batch brewery offers a rustic vibe with an unbeatable beer garden to enjoy the short Toronto summer. Their “less is more” approach to their beer will have you feeling right at home. So sit back, grab a pint, and stay awhile!

Customer Review: Consistently great beers with a lot of rotating seasonal options served fresh by great staff in a very welcoming, friendly and inclusive setting. Also a great patio for the warmer days and many superb food pop up options on weekends.

• Phone: (416) 619-7819
• Address: 22 Cranfield Rd Toronro, Ontario M4B 3H1
• Best Beers: Gaslight Helles Lager and Muddy York Coconut Porter
• Website: muddyyorkbrewing.com

Avling is just a few years old and already making a splash in the craft beer scene. The industrial feel balanced by soft pastel colours is inviting and trendy, but wait until you hear what’s on the roof! Prioritizing regenerative production methods and sustainable approaches, Avling has a 4000 sq. ft farm on their roof top where they grow fruits and vegetables for their restaurant and even hops for their beers! The 99% symbol on many of their cans means that everything that went into that beer came from Ontario, talk about supporting local!

Customer Review: Such a gorgeous inside, I love the murals on the walls. The beer was some of the best we’ve had. We didn’t eat any food here, but it seemed from the menu that everything included an ingredient that they have grown themselves!

• Phone: (416) 469-1010
• Address: 1042 Queen St East, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 1K4, Canada
• Best Beer: Avling IPA
• Website: avling.ca

Black Lab Brewing

Dog lovers and beer lovers rejoice. Black Lab Brewing isn’t just branded with dogs, it welcomes our four-legged friends right into the brewery. Need we say more? So grab your pet and grab a pint and enjoy some quality time together at Black Lab Brewing.

Customer Review: Fun dog-friendly microbrewery that’s ideal for the summer. Nice place to have a few pints before the beach. Brews are original & well-varied.

• Phone: (647) 352-2525
• Address: 818 Eastern Ave, Toronto, ON M4L 1A1
• Best Beers: Underdog Oat Pale Ale and Cornerstone Black Lager
• Website: blacklab.beer

Godspeed Brewery

The brewers at Godspeed Brewery are “obsessed” with brewing consistent and high-quality brews. With a Japanese influence running throughout many of the beers, you’re bound to be pleasantly surprised by what Godspeed Brewery has to offer on tap.

Customer Review: If you’re in Toronto and you are into craft beer, you have to try Godspeed. The beer is simply perfect. Insanely crushable with a robust flavour profile. Super knowledgeable and friendly staff to guide your selections. Lovely minimalist design at the bar. Can’t wait to go back and try their food!

• Phone: (416) 551-2282
• Address: 242 Coxwell Ave, Toronto, ON, M4L 3B
• Best Beers: Ochame Green Tea IPA and Yuzu Citrus Saison
• Website:   godspeedbrewery.com

Rainhard Brewing Company

This industrial setting brewery is a fast-growing favourite amongst Toronto breweries. Having quickly outgrown their first commercial space, Rainhard Brewing has cemented their future growth potential at their newest location in the Stockyards. Their selection is always on rotation so if you need a reason to make this a frequent stop on your brewery lists, you’ve got one!

Customer Review: A great local craft brewery that hosts live music and supports vegan pop-up food vendors. What’s not to love? A stone’s throw from Shacklands and the Junction Craft breweries as well.

• Phone: (416) 763-2337
• Address: 100 Symes Rd, York, ON M6N 3T1
• Best Beer: Sweetback’s Milk Stout
• Website: rainhardbrewing.com

Bandit Brewery

Started by brew best friends, this microbrewery is casual, fun, and features, an ever-changing rotation of beers. Another brewery with a brag-worthy patio, Bandit Brewery is a Toronto summer essential stopover. Oh, and don’t forget to check out their beer-battered cheese curds. You won’t regret it.

Customer Review: Amazing covered patio, maybe the best one for a microbrewery in the city. All their beers, especially their Stouts and Porters are great.

• Phone: (647) 348-1002
• Address: 2125 Dundas St W Toronto, ON, M6R 1X1
• Best Beer: Wizard of Gose Sour Cherry and Lemon gose
• Website: banditbrewery.ca

Folly Brewing

Dedicated to Belgian-Beer styles, this laidback brewery offers a great space to relax, listen to music, drink beer, and lose track of time. Even though they’re devoted to more traditional brews, this micro-brewery stands out in the crowd.

Customer Review: Best beer in the area and also one of the best food places in the neighbourhood.

• Phone: (416) 533-7272
• Address: 928 College Street, Toronto ON, M6H 1A4
• Best Beers: Flemish Cap New World Saison and Dovercourt Pale Ale
• Website: https://follybrewing.com

Shacklands Brewing Company

This quirky brewery offers a funky design that gives an ode to any great neighbourhood watering hole. Specializing in Belgian-style brews, prepare to taste an array of classically created beers at Shacklands Brewing. Nothing fancy here, just great reliable pints.

Customer Review: Fantastic beers – mostly in the Belgian style. Friendly owner and just a comfortable place to sit and enjoy a tasty beer.

• Phone: (416) 763-2424
• Address: 100 Symes Rd #101, Toronto, ON M6N 0A8
• Best Beers: Wit Saison and Saison Davenport
• Website: https://shacklands.com

Amsterdam Brewhouse

Amsterdam Brewhouse isn’t just any brewery – it’s the city’s grandest waterfront craft brewery, restaurant, and retail store. Perfectly positioned a stone’s throw from iconic landmarks like the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium, it’s a haven for both beer aficionados and sightseers.

With a sprawling 14,000 square foot building surrounded by four spacious patios, you can soak in the breathtaking views of the Toronto Islands as you sip. And remember, at Amsterdam Brewhouse, it’s always time for AmsterDAMGOODTimes!

Customer Review: Best place to dine when your friends are coming over to Toronto! Perfect lake view and warm atmosphere. The price was reasonable and the service was top notch!

• Phone: (416) 504-1020
• Address: 245 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2K9
• Best Beers: Downtown Brown Nut Ale and Speed Lager
• Website: amsterdambeer.com

Enjoy the best breweries in Toronto!

Make sure to go and check out Toronto’s best craft breweries, grab a pint (or 2) and support your local brewers!

If we’ve missed a brewery on our list that you think should be added, contact us and let us know who the brewery is and why you think it should be added to our list of the best Toronto Breweries!

Legacy Brews: Gone But Never Forgotten

As the saying goes, ‘All good things must come to an end,’ and sadly, the same holds true for some of our favorite local breweries. This section is dedicated to those beloved institutions that have closed their doors but left behind a frothy legacy in our hearts and palates.

Each provided unique flavors and experiences that made this city’s brewing scene richer and more diverse. While they may no longer serve their signature drafts, the memories and taste impressions they’ve left behind continue to inspire and influence the craft beer community.

Join us in raising a virtual toast to these establishments – gone but never forgotten.

People’s Pint Brewing Company

Beer by the people for the people. People’s Pint Brewing was a place for the community to gather in a warm and welcoming environment to share their love for beer.

More Ontario Breweries to Explore! 

But wait! There are more great breweries to discover in Ontario! If you happen to find yourself on a road trip around Ontario, make sure to check out some of the following cities for great local craft beer!

• Best Windsor Breweries
• Best Hamilton Breweries
• Best Ottawa Breweries
• Best Kingston Breweries
• Best London Breweries

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Toronto's vibrant craft beer culture with Canadian Craft Tours' Toronto Brewery Tour. Ideal for both enthusiasts and newcomers alike, this tour offers an exclusive peek behind the scenes of the city's most exciting breweries.

What You'll Experience:

• Expert-Led Insights: Our passionate "Beer Geek" guides will lead you through a fascinating exploration of beer's rich history and brewing processes.
• Exclusive Tastings: Enjoy a curated selection of beer flights, featuring 4x5oz samples at each brewery visit, providing a taste of Toronto’s finest brews.
• Convenient Transportation: With options for both private and public tours, including round-trip transport from Keele Subway Station, we make your craft beer journey seamless.
• Customizable Private Tours: Tailor your experience with custom pickup/drop-off locations and explore breweries in Toronto's West End, Junction, or East End.

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Ready to dive into Toronto’s craft beer world? Reserve your spot on our public tours directly through our website or contact us to arrange a personalized private tour. Whether you’re planning a special event or just looking to enjoy some quality brews with friends, our tours offer an immersive experience into the heart of Toronto’s beer scene.

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Canadian Craft Tours is committed to providing an engaging, informative, and enjoyable craft beer experience. From the moment you book until the last drop, we ensure every aspect of your tour is perfect. Join us and discover why Toronto is at the forefront of the craft beer movement.  We are also the owners of Toronto Brewery Tours and the Beer Bus . 

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Book now and prepare to embark on a craft beer adventure that celebrates the best of Toronto’s brewery culture. For more details, visit our FAQ page or get in touch to customize your tour.

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• 4:45pm : Meet at Keele Subway Station. Orientation, what to expect, housekeeping. If someone is not here yet, we call or text them to remind you we leave by 5:00pm sharp.
• 4:55 - 5:00pm : Head for our First Brewery in our Canadian Craft Tours minibus.  Introduction of guests to each other, an overview of craft beer, wine spirits in Ontario. Intro to craft beer in Ontario
• 5:00 - 6:10pm : 1st Brewery introduction, Brewery Tour & Tasting Flight, tasting flight beer tasting notes. If the group wants to eat we generally have menu's in the car and you can order as we walk in so the food is ready after our tour.
• 6:15 - 7:05pm : 2nd Brewery introduction, more beer knowledge & tasting flight with beer tasting notes.  This is where we tell you a little more about the craft beer industry and we may even play a little bit of trivia! 
• 7:10 - 8:00pm : 3rd Brewery introduction, tasting flight. By this time the group is all best friends.  Snacks available.
• 8:00 - 8:15 : Head back to our drop off location. Say our "See you again's", and hug it out.  

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Best Toronto Brewery Tours 2024

Are you a craft beer lover looking to book the best Toronto brewery tours?

Our guide to Toronto brewery tours shares tips on how to plan an independent visit to the best craft breweries in Ontario’s capital.

We also share a comprehensive list of Toronto’s top craft beer and food tours. Join knowledgeable beer guides who take visitors brewery hopping to sip through the city’s best suds.

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Toronto Brewery Tours: History

Dobbernationloves sat down with Toronto craft beer expert Jordan St. John to chat about the city’s brewing history and tours. St. John is the co-author of the Ontario Craft Beer Guide , head of the Beer Certificate at George Brown College and hosts a popular Toronto brewery tour .

The first brewery in Toronto was owned by Robert Henderson and was located at the corner Richmond and Sherbourne. It opened in 1803, at the time when the town of York would have been less than 1000 people. It operated under different names until the 1930’s.

St. John shared, “The impressive thing is that it was the first brewery to make ale under Henderson, and then in the 1850’s it was briefly run by a female brewer before being taken over by a German brewer named John Walz. It mirrored the immigration from Europe over the course of the 19th century.”

Toronto’s brewing history is impressive partly because of the size of some of the breweries. St. John added, “O’Keefe Brewing, which was located where Ryerson University is now produced 500,000 barrels of beer annually before WWI. It would have been mostly lager, but the size is impressive. People used to say that east of Yonge Street people mostly drank ale and west of Yonge Street people mostly drank lager. It’s less to do with that geography and more to do with cultural influence of groups as they show up.”

Toronto Brewery Tour Craft Beer Trends

So how has the growth of Toronto’s craft beer scene effected local tastes? St. John explained, “We used to be brand loyal and buy cases from The Beer Store, which is a chain owned by large international brewing companies. Now there’s a brewery in every neighbourhood. People are buying beer locally and supporting local businesses. There are a lot of mixed fermentation sours out there, and we have the requisite number of hazy IPAs. People are playing around with fruit purees and lactose as well. Even with all that happening, we still have some lighter recognizable styles. There’s something for everyone, which is a wonderful place to be.”

St. John suggests visiting beer lovers utilize the TTC to get around the city on an self guided Toronto brewery tour. “Don’t be afraid of the public transit. It’s safe, affordable, and most of the breweries are located comfortably along streetcar routes. You could just pick a neighbourhood within the city and experience three or four great breweries in the same day. In The Junction neighbourhood, you might choose Shacklands, Rainhard, and People’s Pint. In the East End, you might go to Left Field, Godspeed, and Avling. There are a lot of great combinations that are walkable, and the TTC will get you home safely afterwards,” said St John.

You’re probably wondering, of all the ticketed Toronto brewery tours, which is St. John’s favourite? “I think the one at Steam Whistle is great. It’s comprehensive and since Steam Whistle is best fresh from the tank, you can try samples of it in its best condition. They also have a beer garden now, which is something that really adds versatility to the experience. Get a sausage and a stein of Steam Whistle. You can’t go wrong,” exclaimed St. John.

Best Toronto Hotels

If you’re planning a brewery hopping holiday in Toronto, the city offers accommodation options for every budget.

• The Drake Hotel   3.5 STARS:  The Drake is one of Canada’s most sought-after hotels with a unique approach to art, culture, entertainment & hospitality. The funky, individually decorated rooms feature modern artwork and hardwood floors. Enjoy a craft beer or cocktail at the popular rooftop bar.  Check Reviews
• Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto  4 STARS:  In a striking building opposite Steam Whistle Brewing, this contemporary hotel in the Entertainment District. The polished rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows which offer spectacular waterfront and city skyline views.  Check Reviews
• Four Seasons Hotel  5 STARS : In the fashionable Yorkville shopping and restaurant quarter, this high-rise, luxe property features chic suites, luxurious spa, cocktail bar and restaurant by Chef Daniel Boulud.  Check Reviews

Plan A Toronto Brewery Tour

We’ve organized this story into two lists to help you find the Toronto brewery tours best suited for your needs.

The first section features a list of Toronto craft breweries that offer regular craft beer tours. They are hosted by brewery staff and include details about the history of the brewery, unique methods of production and a tasting of the brands most notable brews.

The second section of the story lists popular Toronto beer and food tours hosted by independent operators. These tours can often be booked as a public group tour or private VIP experience. The guides are local beer and food experts. They tell the story of Toronto’s brewing history by hopping around to top breweries, brewpubs, beer halls and restaurants.

Steam Whistle Brewing

255 Bremner Blvd , 416-362-2337

Steam Whistle Brewing is by far the most visited brewery in Toronto. The popular tourist attraction is conveniently located by the CN Tower , Rogers Centre, Ripley’s Aquarium, Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the scenic Harbourfront .

Toronto brewery tours at Steam Whistle take place in the historic Roundhouse, which features a retail shop, craft beer bar and outdoor patio. It regularly hosts craft beer events, with our favourite being an annual Oktoberfest celebration .

The 30 minute tour moves on catwalks high above the brewery’s bustling production floor. You’ll take in the aromatic smells and sounds of the brewhouse and learn about Steam Whistle’s founding story.

Steam Whistle’s Toronto Brewery tours takes place daily. Cost is $12.

Amsterdam Brewing

45 Esandar Dr , 416-504-1040

Amsterdam Brewing is situated within Toronto’s scenic Queens Quay, perched over Lake Ontario. The Harbourfront is best visited during the warmer months of the year as tourists and locals flock to enjoy the lakeside neighbourhood.

Amsterdam Brewing is ideally located right on the water. Its back patio fills to the brim in the busy summer months, offering beer lovers a beautiful view of the lake, dotted with sailboats and canoes.

Amsterdam Brewing offers free 30 minute tours of the brewery on weekends. Guests are led by brewmasters who explain how they make their popular craft beers. Visitors have an opportunity to sample fresh beer, poured straight from the tanks.

Amsterdam’s Toronto Brewery tours take place every Saturday and Sunday between 1-6pm. Cost is Free!

Mill Street Brewery

21 Tank House Lane , 416-681-0338

Located in the heart of the historic Distillery District , the newly renovated Mill Street Beer Hall bottle shop offers brewery tours 7 days a week. 

As beer innovators in the Ontario craft beer scene, Mill Street Brewery strives to explore exciting brewing methods. Visitors enjoy a tour of Mill Street’s in-house nano-brewery, which produces unique, small-batch brews. Your tour guide will speak about the historic elements that make up with Distillery District and offer tastings fresh from the tap. Be sure to sample Mill Street’s unique gin and Bierschnaps.

The Toronto brewery tour includes a 30 minute guided tour, 12oz house brew and 3x5oz samples of current seasonals.

FUN FACT : Mill Street owns Brickworks Ciderhouse in Leslieville , which features a rooftop patio and fun drag brunch on weekends.

Mill Street’s Toronto Brewery tours take place Monday-Friday at 4pm and Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. Cost is 15.

Henderson Brewing

128A Sterling Rd , 416-535-1212

Henderson Brewing is a popular craft brewery located between Toronto’s Roncesvalles and Junction neighbourhoods. If you’re researching Toronto brewery tours in the city’s west end, Henderson is your best bet.

The Henderson Brewery Tour includes a history of the neighbourhood and brewing in Toronto, guided tour of the brewery, samples of the beers currently on tap and a souvenir tasting glass.  

Popular craft beers by Henderson Brewing include Henderson’s Best Amber Ale, Food Truck Lagered Blonde, Monsoon Tropical Sour and Ramble on Rose Pomegranate Saison.

Henderson’s Toronto Brewery tours take place every Tuesday at 7pm. Cost is $10.

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Black Oak Brewing

75 Horner Ave , 416-252-2739

Black Oak Brewing is located in Etobicoke , just south of the QEW near Costco, Cineplex Queensway, Ikea and Great Lakes Brewery.

The popular craft brewery in Etobicoke offers a bottle shop and tasting room that pours pale ales, brown ales, bitter brews and variety of seasonal and experimental offerings.

The brewery tour typically runs from 30-60 minutes and is led by friendly guides who are happy to answer all your beer-making questions. Guests enjoy a tasting of 3 fresh beers as well as an interactive tour of the brewing and packaging process.

Black Oak’s Toronto Brewery tours take place every Saturday between 10am-4pm. Cost is $10.

Left Field Brewery

36 Wagstaff Dr , 647-346-5001

Left Field Brewery is located in Toronto’s East End near popular brunch restaurant, Maha’s Egyptian . It offers the only Toronto brewery tour east of the Don River.

Left Field Brewery’s 45 minute tours offer an an intimate, hands-on learning experience about the brands history, brewing process and ingredients.

Tours include a full-sized welcome pour plus the ability to taste raw ingredients and in-process beer alongside the same finished beer to better understand brewing and the cellaring processes.

Left Field’s Toronto Brewery tours take place Saturday and Sunday at 1pm. Cost is $10.

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If you’re keen to learn about the beer making process or enjoy a special VIP experience, we suggest booking one of these popular Toronto brewery tours.

Booking a Toronto beer tour with friends means everyone in your group can enjoy tastings throughout the day. Leave your car at home and enjoy a craft beer hopping tour on foot.

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These public and private beer tours focus specifically on visiting breweries, brewpubs and beer halls.

• Small-Group Toronto Beer Tour : this 4 hour beer tour of Old Toronto features stops at popular pubs, a brewery and the historic St Lawrence Market.
• Toronto Craft Brewery Tour : this 4 hour Toronto brewery tour is led by a friendly Brew Captain in a 10-seater van. Visit 3 breweries and learn about the beer making process with a beer flight at each stop.
• Historical Craft Beer Tour of The Junction : This 4 hour Toronto brewery tour focuses on showcasing the history and unique beers made in The Junction .
• Toronto Private Craft Brewery Tour : this private Toronto brewery tour is 4 hours and visits 3 of the city’s most popular breweries.

Toronto Food & Beer Tours

We recognize not everyone wants to spend an entire day just drinking beer. Many of Toronto’s best food tours feature stops at local breweries or opportunities to sample local craft beer.

• 1-Hour Distillery History District by Segway : Explore the Distillery District and its cobblestone streets by Segway on this 1 hour tour that features stops to sample chocolate and craft beer.
• Kensington Market Food Tour : This 2.5 hour walking tour explores the best tastes in Toronto’s quirky Kensington Market . Guests visit 6 local multicultural eateries and sample craft beer.
• Toronto Great Canadian Food Tour : This 2.5 hour walking tour explores Kensington Market with tastings of First Nations cuisine, French Canadian poutine and more!
• Toronto Food Experience: Canadian Food Discovery at the St Lawrence Market: This 3 hour tour visit’s the city’s famous food market and includes tastes of locally roast coffee, peameal bacon sandwich, butter tart, pierogies, poutine and maple candy.
• Toronto Obsession III Brunch Cruise : Enjoy a 2.5 hour cruise of Lake Ontario with views of the Toronto skyline while enjoying brunch!
• Toronto World Food Tour : This 5 hour tour explores 5 global cuisines from local hangouts to a nightlife experience.

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When visiting the city of Toronto there is one attraction that no beer lover should miss, the Steam Whistle Brewery. It’s unexpectedly located right in the center of downtown Toronto, in a squat unassuming historical brick building called The Roundhouse. Steam Whistle is a little brewery with a lofty goal; becoming the best (and number one) pilsner in Canada. We had the opportunity to take a tour of the Steam Whistle Brewery and we enjoyed it so much we decided to share it with the world.

As with many great things, the Steam Whistle Brewery came about in a most unexpected way with rather humble beginnings. The original three founders of Steam Whistle were actually fired from their prior job at the Upper Canada Brewing Company when it was taken over by a larger company. Being fed up and frustrated with macro breweries, they  decided to start their own craft beer brewery. Still sore from being laid off the founders came up with a name for their company to remind themselves of their humble beginnings, Three Fired Guys. Once they had a name figured out, they needed a location. They found their new home by accident one day while visiting the historical Roundhouse in downtown Toronto.

The building had been used for almost a century to repair and maintain steam locomotives, and was sitting empty and unused. Interestingly though, it still had functioning steam, and even housed an operational steam whistle. The founders fell in love with the idea of the steam whistle and how it signified the end of the workday. From there, the pieces fell together and the Steam Whistle Brewery was born.

Now that they had a location, and a much more marketable name, the Three Fired Guys needed the one other major component of their plan, a great pilsner. To make that happen they went on a worldwide search for a brew master and found him in the Czech Republic, the birthplace of pilsners. He agreed to come to Toronto and brew beer for the TFG under two conditions. First, he would require a bedroom in the brewery. His reasoning on this was simple, if the beer never sleeps he shouldn’t either. Secondly, he would only use four ingredients. Even though a beer can use over 100 different ingredients and still be classified as a pilsner, he only wanted to use the original four: spring water, hops, malted barley and yeast.

You can take a tour of the Steam Whistle Brewery every day of the week at multiple intervals, or you can just walk in at any time and simply have a sample!

If you take the tour, they bring you upstairs and treat you to a fresh full bottle of Steam Whistle on the house (in my opinion it’s how EVERY tour should begin :-) ). Then they take you through the brewery and fill you full of fun facts and information. All the while you get to see all the components of the beer production line.

But if you’re a beer lover like me, you’re not here to see hoppers and tanks; you’re here to try the beer! So how was it? I found Steam Whistle to be crisp, have a refreshing mouth feel, combine mild yet complex flavors, and overall be an easily drinkable pilsner. I’m typically not a pilsner drinker at all, and I found Steam Whistle to be very satisfying. This is the kind of beer you can drink all day at a summer BBQ or sip on at the end of a hard day’s work.

It’s everything the founders intended when they set out to make one great beer. It’s no surprise that Steam Whistle is quickly growing out of their original space and distribution is quickly spreading across Canada. If you find yourself in or near the Toronto area, order up a bottle of Steam Whistle and take a sip. You’ll be glad you did. Then take a look at the bottle and you’ll find something interesting. Stamped into the glass in small print you’ll find TFG, a constant reminder of the founder’s humble beginnings.

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Good times and great beer! Wish I would have had the chance to check this brewery out as well…

Derek, definitely good times! We’ll have to run into each other again soon.

I did the tour after TBEX with my boyfriend (a non-beer drinker) and loved it! I took almost all the same photos as you (I assure you I didn’t sneak up behind you while you were taking them lol) but I found the value to be totally worth it – at $10 per person, to have a fresh bottle straight from the bottling line, was awesome!

It was a great little tour and the beer was surprisingly good.

I am sure it is a wonderful tour for everybody that loves beer. Part of the fun when you travel is to taste new beers from all over the world. :)

I love visiting breweries but having been in Asia for the longest time it’s something I so rarely get to do anymore, maybe now we’re back in Europe for a short while we can visit a few more over the next few weeks.

Fingers crossed

What part of Europe are you in? I can think of a few countries that would have plenty of breweries :-)

Ahhh dear lord the nomminess of good beer :) Those shots are killing me!!!! Delicious for sure.

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