Fans of NHL, football, Cricket, or UFC can rejoice knowing that there are plenty of lively pubs to hae a pint and catch the latest game, match, or fight. From upscale lounges like the one at Real Sports to UK-style British pubs to lively bars full of entertainment like live music and pinball, there’s plenty to choose from. Here are our picks for 10 of the best sports bars in Toronto. Enjoy!
1. King Taps
King Taps has two Toronto locations, one in Lakeside and the other on King Street, and both provide an elevated take on a classic sports bar, with a drinks menu to match. From cocktails like Palomas and Old Fashioneds, to local craft beer on tap from the Toronto beer scene, to seared steaks and salads. And don’t forget about Happy Hour, with all-day drink specials Saturday through Monday.
Where: 100 King St W, Toronto, ON M5X 1A9
2. The Loose Moose
The Loose Moose has been a staple sports bar in Toronto since 1989. They’ve got 65 varieties of beer on tap alongside a menu of pub favorites. Huge sandwiches, some of the best burgers in Toronto, and a UK classic, the fish and chips plate. If you head downstairs to the Antler Room, you can be entertained by local music that extends the music scene here in Toronto with some excellent local acts.
Where: 146 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1G2
3. The Queen’s Head Pub
A local sports bar in Toronto that serves up beer, global cuisine, and is the perfect place to catch a UFC fight or Cricket World Cup match this fall. They’ve got a projector plus 13 TVs, making it an excellent spot to relax with a pint. Walking in, the pub is quaint with dark wood and a back bar line up full of spirits.
Where: 1214 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1L7
4. Round the Horn
Sports fans can find a no frills experience at Round the Horn, where sports memorabilia and TV screens line the walls. In the back of the bar there’s a pinball machine and a ps3, plus an outdoor patio. Come in and grab a local craft beer on tap, watch a match of the Cricket World Cup, and eat some bar food like a burger or pulled pork sandwich.
Where: 331 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M8
5. The Right Wing Sports Bar
The Right Wing Sports Bar is commited to being the epitome of a sports bar. With 30 HD TVs and a game room plus an outdoor patio, there’s plenty of space for you and your friends to watch the Maple Leafs play or a match of football. This autumn is the Cricket World Cup tournament too. Their menu has an excellent line up of pub food from quesadillas and salads to wings which get an entire page in the meun to fun sauces, rubs, and dips.
Where: 2497 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2H6
6. Tipsy Moose Pub
Tipsy Moose Pub is a sports pub with a range of global cuisine from pad thai to butter chicken to nachos accompanied by a large selection of classic beers on tap.
Where: 1864 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1J4
7. Real Sports
Near Scotiabank Arena is Real Sports, who promises front row seats to some of the best games. Chow down on their assortment of wings, chips, and burgers in either of their 2 spaces: The Resto which is a beautiful upscale bar and lounge with great food and the Arena, which is a wide space that featuers Toronto’s largest TV screen, a DJ booth and 100-foot bar.
Where: 1864 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1J4
8. The Wheatsheaf Tavern
Rennovated in 2020, The Wheatsheaf Tavern is an updated and classy live music venue and sports bar. From live karaoke nights to local bands playing to big screen TVs where you can catch up with any match, there’s something for everyone to be entertained.
Where: 667 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M9
9. The Dock Ellis
Head to Little Portugal to Dock Ellis, a hip sports bar that’s named after the professional baseball player, Dock Ellis. There are 9 flat screen TVs, pool tables, and the bar itself is lined with themed memorobilia.
Where: 1280 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X7
10. Hemingways
Hemingways is an excellent sports bar in Toronto that’s the perfect venue for catching the NHL playoffs. From distinguished and delicious bar food to a rooftop patio perfect for catching a match of international sports like rugby or cricket. They’re also known for their themed-trivia nights so if you feel like taking on a little competition yourself, you can check out their website for their event schedule.
Where: 142 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A8