10 Best Breweries in Richmond Hill

"As soon as Bellwoods Brewery opened its doors on Ossington Ave. in 2012 it was an instant hit. The small brewery has a roster of staple beers in constant production, but they’re also steadily experimenting with tons of other beers so there’s always something new to try or buy to take home from the bottle shop. The creative menu serves seasonal fare in the form of snacks, salads and a few larger entrees, depending on what you’re in the mood for."

"Despite the ongoing local brewing boom, there’s work to be done when it comes to burnishing Toronto’s brewing cred beyond our borders. This ­Ossington icon is changing that. The beers, such as Jelly King, a sour ale conditioned in a variety of different seasonal flavours, routinely make special appearances on tap lists and at festivals down south."

"The city’s oldest independent brewer, Amsterdam has been serving up craft beers to Torontonians since 1986, well before craft was a “thing.” Now, 30 years later, they’ve got a brewery in Leaside, a harbourfront restaurant on Queens Quay, and a loyal following that goes back decades. Here’s to another 30 years. Try: The Boneshaker IPA, an unfiltered strong beer that’s got taste to match."

"A photo posted by amsterdambeer (@amsterdambeer) on Nov 22, 2016 at 7:37pm PST. Right on the waterfront, Amsterdam Brewery serves up scenery alongside its fine beers. This two-storey brewhouse is massive and is the perfect place to chill or watch a game after your 30-minute tour."

"Of course, we can’t forget Steam Whistle, one of the most iconic craft breweries in Toronto!. Steam Whistle was founded by three friends back in the late 90’s, and it’s one of the top craft breweries in all of Canada. They brew their craft beer at their Roundhouse Park location, and their pilsner is only made with 4 natural ingredients!"

"A post shared by Steam Whistle (@steamwhistlebrewing) on Jun 18, 2019 at 7:23am PDT. Looking for Canada’s premium pilsner?. Then this tried-and-true brewery is for you."

"Burdock Brewery serves beer, wine and beer-wine.|© Joel Clifton. The Bloor West brewery is one of the most innovative in the country. Some of their most spectacular beers aren’t beers, but beer-wine hybrids; Burdock combines beer and winemaking techniques, like aging in neutral oak barrels, adding splashes of local wine or aging beers on the skins of orange wines."

"Burdock Brewery is far from your conventional brewery, which is why it lands on a list of the best bars in Toronto. The owners aren’t just interested in beer, but also in wine, cider and the whole works. In fact, if you’ve visited, you’ll know that they’re often blending their passions, quite literally (apparently beerwine and beercider are things)."

"Founded in 2011, Junction Craft Brewing is well known for their signature brew, Conductor’s Craft Ale, a popular sipper made with five types of malt and five types of hops using a hybrid of brewing techniques. In addition, they brew a variety of styles you can find in their tap room and retail store. Conductor’s Craft Ale is available in the LCBO along with their award winning Brakeman’s Session Ale and Tracklayer’s Kolsch."

"From stouts to lagers, to sours, to ales, Junction Craft gives you various options from which to choose. Residents of Toronto get free delivery when they order at least 12 cans. If you live elsewhere in Ontario, you need to spend at least $75 to qualify for free shipping."

"What is it: The cider-obsessed now have a hub to call their own. Run by one of the most popular cider makers in the city, the new facility gives Brickworks the opportunity to experiment with unexpected flavors and techniques, like dry hopping (for a beer-cider hybrid flavor) and aging in tequila barrels. Why go: One of the latest releases is a pink cider made with raspberry and blueberry juice: our new favorite way to rosé all day."

"Save for the giant tanks, drinking at Shacklands feels like hanging in your fave neighbourhood dive bar: the walls are slathered in action figures, the stereo’s playing Matthew Sweet and old cartoons are on a loop on the TV. But instead of Labatt 50, the bar’s pouring a delightful jumble of sours, bretts and fruity blends, courtesy brewer Jason Tremblay."

"Don’t come to Shacklands looking for a lager or an IPA—you won’t find any. They pour only Belgian-style brews: farmhouse ales, saisons, tripels and dubbels. Everything here is downright funky."

"As the self-proclaimed “smallest brewery in Toronto,” Laylow produces an impressive range of beers in its west-end space, like the pink-hued Lightworks, a refreshing Belgian wit inspired by the Trinidadian drink, Sorrel and its chocolaty flagship stout, Black on Both Sides, named after the Mos Def album. If you need something delicious to soak up the booze, order chef Young Animal’s doubles, where the chickpeas are perfectly stewed and the baras is fluffy."

"Toronto’s beer scene has plenty of ­cutting-edge newcomers, so it’s refreshing to also have at least one that’s happily obsessed with the olden days. That’s just how they brew things here in Little Portugal, drawing influences from Belgian and Old World beers that have been brewed since the Middle Ages. The Sunny Places sour pale ale is more contemporary but relies on a centuries-old variety of Norwegian yeast called kveik that gives it a time-tested tang."

"Here, 13 rotating taps showcase inventive riffs on Belgian-style beers. Must-tries include the Flemish Cap, an old-world saison fermented with Brett cultures from Guelph’s Escarpment Labs, and the Promethean Fire, a Flanders-style red ale fermented in cognac barrels. Great brews aside, the brewery is situated on a bustling chunk of College Street, and big tables, a bigger backyard and a laid-back atmosphere all lend an air of conviviality."

"Restaurant 7 West serves all around the clock, 365 days a year, so you never have to miss out on good grub in our city. Located on Charles Street in the heart of the Annex, this multi-level restaurant is not only 24/7, but it also changes as you scale the stairs."

"No late-night craving goes unsatisfied at this 24-hour haven for the hip and hungry. Snacks, pastas, sandwiches, soups, and drinks are all served...Read More"

"The temporary suspension of in-person everything—especially weddings, group dinners and freelance worker-bee colonies—has been tough on this Bloordale roaster, which hosts tons of events in its spacious factory digs. But Propeller’s coffee business continues to take off. One of their go-to single-origin roasts is the Wude Makiso, which shares a name with its Ethiopian grower."

"As the expression goes, "Let them eat pie." Perhaps that was attributed to cake, but there is something so comforting about a slice of pie with flaky, buttery crust and the perfect amount of fruit filling. There are breakfasts that are less balanced than this dessert and Wanda's Pie in the Sky will meet all of your pie needs. Single fruit pies include Apricot and Niagara Peach."

"They also have other desserts, pastries, egg dishes, and even do vegetarian lunch. It’s all made right there in store… this place is out of this world!"

"Paperthin dosas, the size of Little League baseball bats, are the showstoppers at this vegetarian Indian restaurant. But don’t miss the menu of chaats, particularly the dahi poori, bite-sized spheres of crispy dough holding spiced potato and cooling yogurt, with mint and tamarind chutneys dueling for attention."

"You’ll find Idlis and Dosa in a South Indian street food platter for sure. As suggests the name, Udupi Palace’s name derives from the city of Udupi, in the southern part of India. It’s a go-to place for people’s craving for South Indian delicacies."

"Udupi Palace is a vegetarian Indian restaurant, specializing in vegan, gluten-free and Jain cuisine. Every vegan meal has a V next to it on the menu. There are appetizers, curries, dosas, chaats, uthapam, thali, and much more."