Toronto's most underrated pub — C'est What sits in the basement of a heritage building near St. Lawrence Market with 50 Ontario beers on tap, wood fireplaces, pool tables, and live music on weekends. The bison burger is one of the city's best bar food dishes. Perfect before or after a market visit.
Neighbourhood: St. Lawrence Market · Address: 67 Front St E, Toronto, ON · Hours: Mon 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Tue–Wed 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Thu–Sat 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Sun 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM · Price Range: $$ · Phone: (416) 867-9499 · Editorial status: Not yet verified
With 50 Ontario craft beers on tap and a chill basement vibe next to St. Lawrence Market, C'est What is where you go for serious beer choice and comfort food that actually impresses.
C'est What’s tap list is one of the largest and most Ontario-focused in the city, including rare cask ales you’re unlikely to find elsewhere. The cozy fireplaces, pool tables, and genuinely standout bison burger make it feel more like a neighbourhood haunt than a cookie-cutter pub.
C'est What is the kind of Toronto pub that rewards you for walking downstairs. Tucked into the basement of a heritage building at 67 Front Street East, just steps from St. Lawrence Market, it has the low-ceilinged, slightly hidden-away feeling of a place people discover through word of mouth rather than a glossy nightlife guide. The room is warm and relaxed, with wood fireplaces, pool tables, and enough comfortable corners to make an unplanned drink turn into a full evening.
The beer list is the main reason to come. C'est What has built its reputation around a deep selection of Ontario craft beer, with dozens of taps and rotating choices that make it a useful stop for people who want to explore local brewing without committing to a formal tasting room. Ask the staff what is pouring and be open to a style you might not normally order. The list changes, so a return visit can feel different even when the room is familiar.
The food is much better than the usual pub fallback. The bison burger with jalapeño mayo is the signature order, but the broader menu works well for sharing or settling in with a pint. It is the kind of place where you can come straight from the market, order something substantial, and not feel pressure to give up your table after one round. Pool tables and weekend live music add energy without turning the room into a conventional club.
C'est What works especially well as an after-market stop or an easy downtown night out. The St. Lawrence Market, Flatiron Building, Gooderham Building, and the waterfront are all close enough to build into the same walk. Come in the afternoon for a quieter pub experience, or visit later when the bar and music are livelier. The entrance is down stairs, so accessibility is limited; check current details with the venue if that affects your plans.
C'est What is known for its large Ontario craft beer selection, basement heritage-pub atmosphere, wood fireplaces, pool tables, live music, and substantial pub food. The bison burger is one of its signature orders.
C'est What is at 67 Front Street East, just east of St. Lawrence Market in Toronto's Old Town. It is close to the market, the Flatiron Building, the Gooderham Building, and the waterfront.
Start with a beer from the Ontario tap list and the bison burger with jalapeño mayo. The rotating taps are worth asking about because the selection changes, and the menu also works well for sharing.
Yes. C'est What hosts live music on weekends and has pool tables, making it a good choice for a relaxed pub night rather than a formal dinner or high-volume club. Visit earlier for a quieter atmosphere or later for more energy.
C'est What's listed hours are Monday 4:00 p.m.–midnight; Tuesday and Wednesday noon–midnight; Thursday through Saturday noon–1:00 a.m.; and Sunday noon–midnight. Check the venue's current schedule before visiting because hours and programming can change.
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