Beer stores and bottle shops open in Toronto when everything else is closed
Many craft breweries in Toronto have retail shops that let you buy direct from the source. Some even have longer/later hours than the LCBO and The Beer Store. Keep this list handy for beer needs after 9 p.m. and on stat holidays when the city's mainstream beer suppliers are closed.
Here's a roundup of craft brewers that have retail stores in Toronto.
Over ten different beers can be purchased at this Little India bottle shop. Hours: Daily 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Roncy bottle shop carries a variety of their signature brews including Hoppleganger and Night Mist. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Leaside brewery has cans, bottle packs, and growlers for sale. Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Similar to their Leaside location, the retail shop at this Queens Quay brewpub offers cans, bottle packs, and growlers. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Riverside brewpub also has a bottle shop inside. Discover a whole roster of 355 mL cans on offer. Hours: Daily 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The bottle shop carries a variety of their signature brews, including Shumei and Balam. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The dog friendly brewery in Leslieville has its bottle shop counter when you first enter the place. Hours: Daily 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This Scarborough brewery sells their Pilsner at LCBO, but you can buy cans of their small batch series in-store too. Hours: Monday to Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday 11 a.m, to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Ossington location of this bottle shop sells a stellar lineup of beer including their Jelly King and Roman Candle varieties. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
If you're not near Ossington you can also stock up on their lineup of beers at their Haifis Road location. Hours: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
This beer shop features signature beers, seasonal offerings and plenty of rotating experimental brews made exclusively in house. Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Growlers and 500 mL bottles are for sale on a first come, first served basis. Go early for the best selection. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
This Etobicoke brewery sells six packs of their Nut Brown and Pale Ales as well as excellent seasonal beers, kegs, and assorted swag. Hours: Monday to Friday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday closed.
Find select 500 mL bottles of brews and wine at this bottle shop. The entrance can be found around the corner from the restaurant on Pauline Street. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The retail store in the Stockyards District carries a long list of 500 mL bottles and select 1L growlers. Curbside pickup is available when ordered online an hour ahead. Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday to Saturday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Expect a regular lineup of signature Henderson beers available in their bottle shop seven days a week. Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
There are 2L growlers and 500 mL bottles of staple beers available for take-home purchase. Hours: Monday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday closed, Wednesday and Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Look forward to the regular lineup of GLB beers, seasonal brews, and specialty offerings when available. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The bottle shop and tap room thoughtfully displays its lineup for purchase in the fridge, so it's always cold. Hours: Daily 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Beer-to-go options are available seven days a week at this Riverside brewery. Hours: Daily 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Find in-house beers sold in growlers plus reasonably-priced kegs (and pumps) in 20L, 30L, and 50L sizes. Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Find a fridge full of retail cans in this East York brewery. Hours: Mondays closed, Tuesday and Wednesday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 12 to 6 p.m.
The bottle shop carries year-round staples and seasonal favourites in 355 and 473 mL cans. Hours: Monday and Tuesday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The bottle shop attached to the restaurant is where you can purchase their latest brews in tall cans and bottles. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Growlers are available at this bottle shop. Kegs are also on offer but should be ordered in advance. Hours: Monday to Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The brewery found in the Stockyards District is offering up signature brews in cans and bottles like Fuzzier Peach and Bretty Wit. Hours: Monday to Wednesday closed, Thursday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Load up on signatures brews like Yuzu Pale Ale and 8-Track IPA at this Leslieville bottle shop. Hours: Daily 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The gorgeous Leslieville brewery is offering up a number of seasonal brews for purchase. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The local beer brand has its own sprawling tap room and retail shop in the Stockyards District. Hours: Daily 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The brewpub in the heart of the Beaches neighbourhood also operates as a bottle shop. Hours: Daily 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
If you're on the hunt for some beers in the Entertainment District look no further. This King West brewpub as you covered. Hours: Daily 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This Canary District brewpub is the larger sibling of Dock Ellis and home of Longslice Brewery. At their retail shop is where you'll find a number of signature beers. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Hamilton brewery has landed on Dundas West. Visit their retail shop to secure beer, cider and gin. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
This brewpub, started by three friends, offers a delectable range of amber ale, pale ale and IPA. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1 p.m. -11 p. m., Friday: 1 p.m. - 12 a.m., Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
True History Brewing is a beer bar with on-site brewing facilities that specializes in making European-style lagers. The bottle shop attached to the brewery has a variety of pilsners, lagers and ales. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday: 3 p.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday: 12 p.m.- 12 p.m., Sunday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Discover some exciting, fun new flavours of beer at Something in the Water Brewing Co. You'll find all their their tapped beers in can form in the beer fridge where it's sold for retail. Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 2 p.m. - 1o p.m., Friday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
You'll find lagers, ales and IPAs at this BIPOC owned brewery at Runnymede. Aside from beers, Lost Craft Brewery's bottle shop also offers local spirits like gin, tequila, vodka and whiskey. Hours: Monday -Thursday: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday : 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stock up on barrel-aged beer, small batch cans and more at Nickel Brook Brewery, a go-to spot in the city. You can also shop online if you can't make it to their location in Etobicoke. Hours: Tuesday: 2 p.m. -8 p.m., Wednesday: 2 p.m. -8 p.m., Thursday: 12 p.m. -9 p.m., Friday: 12 p.m. -10 p.m., Saturday: 12 p.m. -10 p.m., Sunday: 12 p.m. -5 p.m.
Choose from an assortment of IPA, Pale Ale and Kettle Sour at Red Tape Brewery. Takeout cans are available for pick up at their Main Street location. Hours: Monday: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m., Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Situated at the Harbourfront, Steam Whistle Brewing specifically focuses on a refreshing and crisp European-style pilsner. You have the option of getting their pilsner's home delivered to you thanks to their online store. Hours: Monday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Markham's first ever brewery, Rouge River Brewing, has a well-stocked bottle shop with IPAs, lagers, stouts and pilsners for you to choose from. Hours: Wednesday - Thursday: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday - Saturday: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Hector Vasquez at Godspeed. With files from Jaclyn Skrobacky and Tanya Mok.
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