The brewery that started Toronto's craft beer revolution — Bellwoods produces exceptional wild ales, sour beers, and barrel-aged rarities that have won international recognition. The Ossington taproom fills fast on weekends; the bottle shop line is part of the ritual.
Neighbourhood: Ossington / Trinity Bellwoods · Address: 124 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON · Hours: Mon–Thu 12PM–11PM | Fri–Sat 12PM–12AM | Sun 12PM–10PM · Price Range: $$ · Phone: (416) 535-4586 · Website: https://bellwoodsbrewery.com · Editorial status: Not yet verified
You’ll sample small-batch Toronto brews you can’t get anywhere else, poured super fresh. The kitchen’s food is way better than average for a brewery.
Bellwoods isn’t just a brewery: their focus on sours, wild ales, and creative barrel-aging is unmatched in Toronto. Brewer collaborations and limited run bottles keep the offerings dynamic, and the bottle shop drops have their own cult following. Even if you’re not a beer nerd, the approachable dishes and friendly staff make the room feel welcoming.
Bellwoods Brewery helped put Toronto’s craft beer scene on the map thanks to head brewer Luc Lafontaine’s obsessive approach to innovation. The taproom on Ossington is compact, minimalist, and always packed with locals and serious beer fans. The constantly rotating menu features creative house brews—anything from hoppy IPAs to yeast-driven sours—plus a kitchen menu with smart pub fare (think fried chicken sandwiches and duck confit poutine). The side bottle shop is a pilgrimage spot for anyone chasing their rarest barrel-aged releases.
No reservations—everything is first come, first served, and there’s almost always a wait on weekends.
Jutsu or whatever rare sour is pouring, plus the OG fried chicken sandwich.
It works for groups up to 6, but bigger parties will struggle to find space—tables fill fast, especially after work.
Expect $8–$10 per pint; most mains are $15–$22.
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