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Bar Hop
Don’t judge this always bustling and perfectly informal bar on King West by its vicinity – drinking at the Hop is the most laid-back beer ed program in the city. Equipped with 36 rotating taps plus two casks, a long list of bottles including table-size and gluten-free options and a whisk(e)y-heavy back bar, Bar Hop hosts frequent tap takeovers and special events. Did I mention Buck-a-shuck Tuesdays? Plans for Bar Hop 2.0 are in the works. See ya there.
Access A few steps at the entrance, washrooms in basement.
Hours Daily noon to 2 am.
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Stefania Yarhi
The Only Café
Pushing good beer for more than three decades, the Only is an OG rendezvous for Toronto’s craft scene. A rotating, locally focused list includes 24 taps plus casks, and the fridge is full of bottles and cans that’ll make even the most reserved stoic beer geek squeal with delight. But there’s nothing reserved about the Only. Its psychedelic interior and spacious back patio, which will be brimming with beer drinkers and sun worshippers come summer, constantly hum with friendly chatter.
Access No barrier at the door, washrooms in basement.
Hours Daily 10 am to 2 am.
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Stefania Yarhi
Bar Volo – CLOSED
You’re just not a devout beer worshipper if you’re not making habitual pilgrimages to the temple of Volo. The family biz established in the mid-80s routinely stocks the wackiest and most wonderful brews in town (many made available through in-the-fam Keep6 Imports). Volo also brews its own house ales and hosts the now massive annual Cask Days festival. On top of all that, it serves whisky (over 60 bottles) and nibbles to accompany its list of 100-plus beers.
Access No barrier at the door, washrooms in basement.
Hours Monday to Thursday 4 pm to 2 am, Friday to Saturday noon to 2 am, Sunday 2 pm to midnight.
