For frothy pints, rib-sticking fare and the lulling balm of convivial chatter, this Cabbagetown haunt never disappoints. Seven days a week, diners rely on this well-loved veteran for traditional fish and chips, burgers and wings, along with classy curries, bowls of pasta, and more. Just know that the team doesn't accept reservations, and plan accordingly.

Demand for seats was so high at this Ossington brewpub that the team had little choice but to expand its footprint considerably. Now, there are double the amount of spots to perch on as you sip Bellwoods' range of distinctive brews. Alongside? A menu of seasonal dishes that skews elegant but doesn't ignore the allure of a great burger.

Britain's finest public houses inspire a menu of scratch-made fare at this spot near Yonge and Dundas. From Sunday roasts to savoury pies, fish and chips to braised lamb shanks, the kitchen serves up a wealth of dishes designed to transport you across the pond. The proper pours and tellies blasting Premier League footie only bolster the effect.

At this sizeable Junction destination, stacked burgers and sauce-slicked ribs, sizzling pizzas and flaky fried chicken share space at the table with the team's rotating cast of craft brews. Brimming with pub-friendly options, the menu works as well for snackers as it does for diners with serious appetites.

On the sunny, treed patio and in the throwback main room, diners at this Danforth institution linger over a lengthy drink list and menu of local fare. Hopping between chef's refined appetizers and fragrant curries, pizzas, pastas and pastry-capped pies, they manage to ignore the world for hours at a time.

A touch of whimsy ripples through the menu of classic British dishes at this refined Financial District watering hole. Here, the chips are chunky, savoury pies are buttery and rich, fish is coated in crisp, ale-infused batter and every meal can end with gooey sticky toffee pudding. That there's a catalogue of hand-crafted cocktails — the type that might send you into an Alice-style revery — is just the icing on the cake.

Whether your focus is food, drink, sports or cozy catch-ups, there's no wrong way to approach this casual Entertainment District spot. Still, while there, you'd be well-advised to sample the team's hearty fare. Inspired by pubs of yesteryear, they serve up proper British pies, bangers and mash, fish and chips and curries, with sandwiches, seafood and wings ensuring every craving is covered.

Elevated dishes turn diners into dawdlers at this globally-inspired Roncesvalles Village restaurant. After all, there's no greater luxury than lingering over French onion soup and tender pork bao, aromatic poke bowls and garlic-butter kissed sirloins. House-made desserts and a serious selection of sippers encourage the relaxed approach.

A raft of local flavours infuse both the beer and food menu at this bright Leslieville spot. Inspired by the seasons, the team whips up a wealth of sharing plates, many peppered with ingredients from the locale's rooftop farm. For regulars, there's joy in tucking into zucchini fritters and seafood pappardelle on one visit, then chicken-fried mushrooms and slow-roasted beef the next.