Bellwoods Brewery
7.9Friend Score / 10#3 of 13 Bars & Nightlife in Toronto
Known forJelly King sour aleJutsu Pale AleMotley Cru wild alesteak frites
The Ossington brewpub that helped put Toronto craft beer on the map — hazy IPAs, wild ales and a patio locals actually love. Send you here for the beer and the neighborhood energy. Caveat: it's a brewpub, not a cheap pint spot, and weekend evenings get loud and full.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon–Tue 17:00–00:00 Wed–Wed 12:00–00:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun–Sun 12:00–00:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | 505 Dundas streetcar to Ossington, or Ossington subway then 63 bus |
| Time needed | 1-2 hours |
| Best time to go | Weekday afternoon on the patio, or early evening before the Ossington crowd builds |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.9/10- Value7.5
- iconic7.5
- Freshness9.3
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility7.5
Frequently asked questions
- What beer should I try?
- Their hazy IPAs like Jelly King (a dry-hopped sour) and Witchshark are the icons. If you're unsure, ask for a flight so you can taste across their range without committing to a full pint.
- Is there food or just beer?
- There's a full kitchen doing elevated pub food that pairs well with the beer. It's not an afterthought, though the beer is still the main event.
- Do they have a patio?
- Yes, and it's one of the nicer ones on Ossington — great for a weekday afternoon pint. It fills up fast on warm weekends, so come early if the sun's out.
- Note the odd opening hours?
- Yes — Monday and Tuesday it doesn't open until 5pm, while Wednesday through Sunday it opens at noon. Double-check before making a lunchtime trip early in the week.
- Is Bellwoods worth visiting if I'm not a huge beer nerd?
- Yes — the space is great, the food is solid pub-plus fare, and the staff can steer you from a light table beer to something funky. But it is fundamentally a place built around excellent beer, so lean in.
- How do I get there on transit?
- Take the 505 Dundas streetcar to Ossington and walk down, or take the subway to Ossington station and grab the 63 bus. It's a walkable strip once you're in the neighborhood.
- Can I buy cans to take home?
- Yes, there's a bottle shop right next door at 126 Ossington selling their cans and bottles to go, including limited releases. It's the best way to grab the rare stuff that sells out fast online.
- When is it least crowded?
- Weekday afternoons and early evenings are calm. Thursday through Saturday nights the whole Ossington strip gets busy and Bellwoods fills right up.
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