Goose Island Brewhouse Toronto in Toronto

70 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1M1, Canada

★★★★☆
(515 reviews)
Categories: Brewery Brewpub Pub

About

Expansive brewpub with a beer garden offering original, local ales & a changing menu of bar grub.

Website
gooseisland.ca
Address
70 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1M1, Canada
Plus Code
JJWG+WG Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–11:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–11:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–11:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer
Amenities
Bar on site
Payments
Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

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Reviews

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★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Been coming here on and off for a few years, consistently solid food and great beer! Service has always been good too. No complaints.

★★★★★
September 12, 2024

Absolutely great brewhouse and restaurant! I've tried 2 different IPA's and both were great beers. The Juice Island IPA being my preferred choice. Dinner was delicious with a starter of the Caprese Salad and the Brisket Poutine topped with crispy fried onions and pickled red onions. My partner ordered the equally great and somewhat unique Tuna Power Bowl. The Ahi tuna was cooked to perfection, the flavours and ingredient mix was not your typical bowl mix. Great staff, fast service and a nice patio for an enjoyable early evening dinner in Toronto.

★★★★★
August 24, 2024

This is one of my fave patios in Toronto, I love bringing new people here. Goose Island Pub is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the warm atmosphere set the tone for an unforgettable night. Jordan, our amazing server, made sure we had the best experience possible—friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. The beers were out of this world, with a variety that pleased everyone in our group, and the food was simply delicious. Everything from the burgers to the appetizers was cooked to perfection. Our whole party left raving about how fantastic everything was. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch pub experience! They have a Banksy!

★★★★★
July 15, 2024

Great atmosphere, very friendly service and really tasty food. They have a nice large patio with comfy seating. The calamari just melted in my mouth. Fish was lightly battered and not all greasy. It was nice and light.

★★★★★
May 4, 2024

Great beer selection and good service. This is the second time that I’ve been there and the experience was once again satisfactory. For a Saturday afternoon/evening, the place was not packed and the service was fast. I suggest “The Big Schnit” (Pork) and it goes well with any of their beers. The Beef Brisket Dip is also a must-try.

★★★★★
February 28, 2024

For those passionate about craft beer, local beer production and good food, A Goose Toronto is a great choice of brewery to visit. Right at the entrance you will come across the mixers and preparers, as well as a variety of taps. The house has great space to receive customers, with more than one room for you to choose the place that best suits you. The service from the staff is excellent and orders usually arrive at the table very quickly (except for the days when there are only two staff and a full house). The menu is very complete, with many options for starters, dishes and snacks and vegetarian and vegan options. The house has great accessibility for customers: automatic opening doors, spacious environments that prevent tripping, adapted toilets with automatic door opening and support bars. The restaurant does not have a Braille menu, but employees are trained to guide customers. For those traveling with children, the bathrooms have baby changing tables, and the house has highchairs for children. The brewery is located on Bar Street on King, and is close to St Lawrence Market, metro station and bus stops.

★★★★
December 27, 2023

The beer is very good. The place is super warm, so go with light clothes if you're staying inside. In the warmer months there are tables outside, whi h significantlyimprove the experience.. The service was very slow the last four times I was there, so this is a place where it definitely requires improvement. Adding some background music could also improve the place.

★★★★
June 13, 2021

Came here after the stay at home order was lifted. Brought a girl that I had just met to grab some drinks and a quick bite. The sampler beer was light and complemented the food well. We ordered a Brie burger which included fries and chicken bites. The chicken bites were flavorful and saucy and the Brie burger was definitely a cool balance between the Brie cheese and the jam. If I could change anything I would have preferred the burger medium well but wasn’t sure if that was an option. Ordered some cocktails after which were light and smooth as well. Overall a great experience and would definitely return. Also did not know this establishment is owned by Biermkt.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Nicole is the best!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Kass has been great!!! She s the best!

December 9, 2024

Horrendous service from Brianna.

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Ordered steak and the waitress upsold us on the brisket after telling us it s the best thing on the menu. Ended up bringing us steak instead of brisket. Wasn t offered a discount. Won t return.

★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Attention !!! I didnt stay because the menu on the website is cheaper than the one in the restaurant! I dont like being fooled. The beers may be good but the commercial practice is questionable.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great vibe on the patio. Asked for a lot of extra stuff and Jordan was incredible. Thanks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

I went the goose island for my out of town friends engagement celebration and our server Jordan made it unforgettable with his fun vibe and attentive service. Will definitely come back.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great patio and drinks! Excellent service from Jordan!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Amazing beer and boards with a good portion, 100% recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Freshly brewed beer about 5 min walk from St Lawrence Market. Patio is great in season.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great time catching up with my university friends that I met 30 years ago this month

August 23, 2024

We waited 20 minutes for a server to give us menus (we seated inside). Even though the person in the computer was working next to us all the time we were waiting. We realized she spoke spanish so we asked for the bill in that language. It was weird to notice that when a white party entered she stood up and gave them the menus when she ignored us for 20 minutes. The server told us in the least offensive way she thought we worked there and that s why she kept forgetting about us. So I wonder if that s the way the employees are treated. Know that I never send bad reviews but this was a lot. Hopefully this is not racism.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Thank you to Kass for the hospitality!! Excellent experience, will return with all my friends

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great food and amazing server. Kass was fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

This is a great pub. Very tasty craft beer, especially liked their signature strong beer and beer with the smell of smoke. For food, I definitely recommend the burger, it s excellent here. The service is also great. I would especially like to mention the bartender, he is a master of his craft. You can also buy povo in an original bottle for a gift

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Good place to dine. Loved the chicken Schnitzel

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Good place to go for drinks! Also they have a great cider there.

July 23, 2024

I really wanted to like this place, the food was great. I ordered some beers online and there was an issue with my order. I called several times, emailed several times, reached out across social media and to this day (two months later), I have not heard a response back. Terrible customer service in my opinion.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The food here is amazing and we all enjoyed it!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

OMG. They have Bourbon County Barrel Stout (BCBS) on draught for less than the cost of a bottle in the US. Thats crazy! This is honestly THE BENCHMARK for beer (period).

May 23, 2024

The service was insufferably slow. The waiter did the best he could despite being so spread out on a Saturday afternoon, but my friends and I waited what felt like centuries to get our orders. I would not recommend Goose Island as it is now, though I know my friends had great experiences years ago. It appears to be a shell of its former self. Also the food was not good and the beer was lukewarm.

★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

They had nothing from the menu - beer menu wasnt updated, out of ingredients to make things. Nice patio.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Nice selection, you can relax after a tiring day with a beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Great atmosphere, delicious beers!!!

May 23, 2024

Beer orders completely mixed up: server had no idea. Worst beef dip I ve ever had (lukewarm, nasty meat, no dip?!, overcooked burgers, tiny salads). And we were the only table in the bar, we had their full attention.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

tasty cuisine + taproom

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Excellent flavor and maturation

March 23, 2024

Went in with expectations and they cut us off after one beverage at 9:30ish . It was like the just wanted to go home . Maybe during daytime it might be better. But Im in no rush to visit there again

★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great beers, excellent ambiance, good service! Very limited options for vegan/vegetarian food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Tasty fish and chips. Juicy island IPA was great. Server was really nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

It is an awesome place, service is 5 , the bartender was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place! They even open Boxing Day! And the food was good too

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great beers, lots of options. Definitely worth the visit

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Amazing place to dinner hangout

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great selection of beers and place looks really nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Beautiful building

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Monty...a fabulous and funny bartender. She made the experience a memorable one. Love the suds!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

So much better than what you might think looking at the mass-market brand of Goose Island! The variety of beers is amazing. Food is great. People are super nice! Will be recommending!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Hard to believe that a brewery like this one, making the awesome BCBS series every year, never have any good beers on draught all year long

★★★
December 23, 2023

We had heard from a friend about this brewery so we thought we gave it a try since we were going downtown.....we had reservation . It was a little busy. The service wasnt that great as we sat at our table for 20 minutes without any one coming. We agree that we will wait 10 more minutes ( 30 minutes since walking in the door) that we would leave. But my wife decided that she will go ask the hostess. Finally after 25 minutes our waitress showed up. The food is very good. We founded out that its from the same kitchen as bier market as they are connected. The waitress seems overwhelmed as she didnt really show up after taking our order. Didnt ask how our meal was & didnt refill our soda automatically ( we had to ask at the end of our meal). Over all food & the beer was very good. The service ruined it for me as we probably wont come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

nice kindly

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Bri is so great, she recommended amazing beers and great food!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Bri is great! Really enjoyed my featherlite beer and I hope I win the hoodie!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Had a wonderful dinner here with Brianne as our server. She went above & beyond in every way to make sure our experience was top notch. Id come back just to listen to her talk beer!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Sat at the bar for some beers and food. Bri was awesome guiding us through our experience! She really made our night, and the food/beers were great to boot

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great spot! Bri served us and was very kind and knowledgeable. Her recommendations were spot on, really enjoyed.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Worst service I have received in along time. We sat for 25 minutes waiting to leave and needed a bill the waitress just sat in her phone texting

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Went there as a group of four. Biermarket and Goose are two restaurants under the same roof like. Was not busy today, service was good and friendly. It was overall a good experience. Bier was also good. Nice selection of IPA. Solid 4 stars.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The beer at goose is great but the service is even better. I love interacting with Nat in particular and learning about all the new brews.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice spot. Good atmosphere. We had their light lager, good beer. Food was 50/50. I had a chicken guacamole burger that was delicious, with a house salad that was kale. Im not a lover of kale so that wasnt great for me. We also had the schnitzel, chicken was a little pink, and gravy that we had with fries was saltless. Decent spot, worth checking out, not worth rushing back to.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I very much enjoy going to Goose. From the service to the drinks, I love the vibe, location and environment. Natalie is such a treat; I love seeing her when I go for a Juice or Nutbutter. I appreciate her kindness along with that of the other staff. I look forward to my next visit!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Went to goose island for some food and a pint before the raptors game last night and Natalie exceeded our expectations as a server!! Amazing experience will definitely be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome place to meet up for drinks...big space...had a flight with 4 goose island branded beers, and fries ... good atmosphere, tvs for sports, background music, loud enough to have a conversation and not disturb others...recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good beer and service!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

My partner and I ordered a flight to try out the selection as part of a quick 20 minute stop. While we enjoyed the beer, only getting a flight is definitely not advised if you want to be treated well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice place, good service, variety of brews.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Calamari is an average but the beer is good.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

What a treat to have a quality craft beer brewhouse right in the mix of downtown. If you think you know Goose Island beers, its worth popping into the brewhouse to see what the Toronto is up to, as they always have something different and interesting ready to go.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food and beer were both amazing and Natalie who served us came up with the best recommendations..I would totally recommend this place and the vibe for any kind of occasion..

★★★
December 23, 2023

The food and drink is pretty good, but the vibe is a little desolate for such a big name and the size of the brewhouse.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awsome place.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious beer and great service! First time here today and cant wait to come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place to check out! Amazing service and cool indoor and outdoor spaces. The brewery had a impressive selection of beers. Thanks Arthur!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food, the brie burger was delicious and the nachos are well made. The beer of course is excellent. Ive tried multiple flavours and recommend them all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I recently visited this restaurant with a brewery and outdoor patio, and it was an exceptional experience. The combination of a brewery and a restaurant is a winning combination, as it provides a unique and vibrant atmosphere. The outdoor patio was the perfect setting to enjoy a meal and sample their freshly brewed beers. The ambiance was relaxing, with comfortable seating and beautiful decor. It was an ideal spot to unwind and socialize with co-workers. Now, lets talk about the food. It was fantastic! (See pictures) The service at this establishment was exceptional. The staff members were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about both the food and the beer selection. They were more than willing to offer recommendations and make sure that my dining experience was enjoyable from start to finish. Lastly, the highlight of this place was their brewery. The selection of beers was impressive, with a variety of styles to choose from. The brews were crafted with precision and offered a delightful range of flavors. Whether youre a beer connoisseur or just looking to try something new, this brewery will not disappoint. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant with a brewery and outdoor patio. The combination of great food, excellent service, and a fantastic beer selection make it a must-visit destination. Whether youre looking for a casual meal or a place to celebrate a special occasion, this establishment checks all the boxes.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

First time here yesterday evening about 6pm. Seated at a table with no light, making reading the menu challenging. No one came to take our order. After 10 minutes, I went over and asked the host how we order our drinks, and do we need to go to the bar or will someone come and take our order. Was told someone will come to take our order. Lots of staff wandering around, and walking past our table. Not one of them stopped. A few minutes later a server in a burgundy tshirt walked passed us stating she will be right with us. 10 more minutes went by, nothing, so we left. Staff behind the bar shifting glassware, another staff member wandering around not doing anything and headed into the kitchen - I presume this was a manager of some sort. Tons of staff wandering around, very few customers, yet no one came to take our order. Even if the host who sat us took our order and passed it on to a server would have been better then just letting us sit there, until we got fed up and left. This entire scenario was avoidable and should be raised by management as a teaching point to staff. Not sure or not if we will be back. Not sure we want to potentially have this horrid experience again. Management is free to reach out to me if they would like to discuss this negative experience further.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food and great service. Brie was wonderful, mixing mock tails for our kids. Brewhouse burger was a hit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Sat outside with a group of colleagues and had a Diet Pepsi. Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. Id definitely go back (and, next time, try the food)!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Severely understaffed and very inexperienced staff on a Wednesday evening. We waited for 15 minutes and had to wave at a server to take orders. Then we waited for another 15 minutes, in vain, before we walked to the bar to place a bigger drink order to get drinks for the entire table. We were at a table for five but in that 30min no one paid attention to the table at all, more like servers walked by multiple times but they were too busy and tried not to make any eye contact. Eventually they brought us beer but 5 minutes later came back with an extra one, when all of us had our own beer and none of us ordered a second round. Also, no one brought us a glass of water or what so ever. They also delivered wrong food. The zoning of waiters were very odd, and inefficient, that we were served by a waitress who at the beginning claimed that shes not the waitress in our zone. We then waited for half an hour for the food to come out. Brewhouse burger was dry and gross. I wonder why it gets 4.2 stars on Google. I should have picked something else on front Street instead should I know I would get zero service and bad food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great lineup of beers Good atmosphere Food a bit pricy but its downtown Toronto Everything went up

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The steak frites was awful. I asked for medium but got rare. The only thing I could smell/taste was old meat and pepper. Even the sauce was bad. I do not leave bad reviews often but this one deserves it. I would have rathered be eating anything else.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Avoid! Came here after a Jay game on a Saturday. Had the driest and coldest wings in my life. Fish and chips served dry and Luke warm. Waited 30 plus minutes and tables around us were missing orders. Had two sodas with our meals and came out to $85. No one came and checked if we needed anything. Worst dining experience at the Esplanade area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great beer! Schnitzel was good. Pretzel was ok.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I ordered four types of beer with Flight and it was a truly worthwhile experience. As a lager lover, Mexican Lager was the most delicious. I also ordered a sour drink (raspberry...whatever), and it was relatively very soft and light, so it wasnt bad even for someone like me who has a bit of an aversion to sour beer. The patio atmosphere was comfortable and nice.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very pleasant, fun atmosphere. Delicious beers. Limited food options. Reasonable prices. Great service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The service was great. The food was okay definitely better than Firkins.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Old Town hazy IPA is a good choice

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place to enjoy a good craft beer. Love this place. A

December 23, 2023

Service was terrible. Beer was ok.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Dont like to leave negative reviews, but it was the worst dining in Toronto. The food was below average but the service was horrible. I had to get up and find a server three times, two for waters one for asking coffee and one for coffee refill. The waiter who was a very nice guy, he basically did not show up at all on the table, bus persons bringing the plates, he later admitted that service was bad because he was understaff and busy, probably looking after 15 tables at one area. One more, dont sit near the big screen TV technology is so behind, if u are watching a game, the speed is so slow, you can not clearly folllow ball or players moving. Too bad for a real nice place and location

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This place is connected to Biermarket and is quite spacious. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Beer great (aside from ordering one I didn t quite like) and service was great. Only complaint is that the riblets were dry and seemed like they were old. I would recommend NOT to order them. The calamari was nice and tender though. The beef dip sandwich was delicious but also very messy to eat (beware).

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Fantastic beer options. Dont normally enjoy coffee porter, too heavy and smoky, but the Goose Island in house coffee porter was excellent. Amazing clean coffee finish. Paired it up with the poutine, classic and simple, and had a great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fresh, great selection. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Super friendly beer master, talked to us about the Toronto beer scene for what felt like days. I genuinely dont remember the beer, but thats my own fault for getting caught in an interesting conversation.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great food, great beer, great service!

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Sat on the patio post-work on a Friday. Good vibe, service and beers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great pretzels and cheese dip

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great service from Colin V. Served with a smile and really made my friends birthday a special night to remember!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Colin V was an excellent server. Will come again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Thanks to Collin for welcoming us in impeccable French. Great atmosphere and good beer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Nice brewery in the Esplanade. Kinda dark but has a lot of screens for sports games on. Lots of options on tap with seasonal changes if youre into local craft beer. I tend to like smaller menus better that focuses on just a few things and this place does just that. I got the duck wings, French onion soup, and the chicken schnitzel. All were really solid options. They also have pizzas and burgers.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The Brewhouse Burger is the best burger I have ever had. My friend also loved the Brie Burger. This is my third time eating here and am looking forward to the forth. This time I drove into the city and paid for parking just to eat here. Service has always been amazing! I almost forgot to mention the beer. I love beer and always find something great to drink. My two friends dont drink beer and both found something they really enjoyed. Great indoor and outdoor experience. All in all an amazing time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Hakan provided great service! The tap I ordered from was out of service, but he gave me a free mini beer while I waited for him to fix it and gave great alternative suggestions. Nice guy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent atmosphere, food, beer options, and great service. The German Style Pancake, Sirloin with Mushrooms, and Carbonara Potatoes were excellent.

December 23, 2022

Beer was great. Unfortunately a few problems with the food service: received the appetizer and mains at the same time, food menus were never taken away, was never asked if the food was okay - had to go ask for sauce ourselves, dirty plates were not taken away for 20mins after finishing. Not sure if our waiter was new, if so would have been good to be made aware of that in advance! Edit: wrote this review 20mins after waiting for the bill. Downgrading this to 1 star now after having waited a further 45mins. Our dirty plates are still in front of us!!!

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Patio was nice. We order mojito and a beer plus fish and chips. The food was great. Drinks were good but our server was very slow and confused.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Stop and drink a cold one...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A breezy patio with good food and drinks! Ambiance is great and is a lovely place to hang out in the evening! Beer chicken is amazing, so is chicken wings! A plethora of beer options and it would be a treat to try them all!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great place!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good beer , great ambiance, sat on patio , service was good. Had a flight of IPA Beers, and a brie burger which was just ok. Overall good

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing experience! Came to Toronto with my mother as Im on a holiday visiting from BC. Natalie was our server and we couldnt be more pleased with her incredible service! She is quirky, fun and full of life. She knew the menu well and had great suggestions for us. Would absolutely recommend goose island to friends and would return for the immaculate service from Natalie!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I ve enjoyed their beer for years but going to the Brewery was a whole new level! I ordered Calamari and it was excellent, with the entire vibe of the restaurant being great. It is a brewery AND a restaurant, dine here next time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent selection of craft beers and a good food menu too! Our favourites include the nachos and the wings but the flatbread is underwhelming. Great atmosphere inside with lots of room for big groups and they have a really nice front and back patio. The back patio includes a view of a framed Banksy which was cool to check out!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Stopped here during a food tour around lunch time & had their poutine. It was amazingly delicious. The fries were crispy, gravy was delicious without being clumpy, & a generous serving of cheese curds. Portion was more than enough for two people and they didn t ruin a classic by adding extras that don t need to be there. Our waiter was very friendly, efficient, & professional, unfortunately I forgot his name but would 10/10 recommend!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Came here for an event and loved it! The brewhouse is connected to bier markt with a good amount of seating inside and a cute patio out back. Had the beer flight so I could sample more of the beers which were perfectly refreshing after a hot summer run. I also had the nachos with beef and they were fantastic. The servers were really great and had helpful recommendations. I will definitely be coming back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Ben was a great server today

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Just okay! Minimal non-alcoholic options. The cocktails I was interested in could not be made without liquor. They seemed to be under staffed, even for a not-busy time. The food was sub-par.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great location, nice facility,couldnt find a beer Liked.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good experience! The waitress advises you and the beer tasting board is great

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Burgers are good, but don t even think of getting onion rings. Worst serving size imaginable. I swear to god I got like 6 onion rings and the server said that it s standard

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great service and great food! Ben was a great waiter! He made sure we made it to our concert on time. Would definitely return!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great beers. I am however a bit surprised that the ones I want are out of stock. Why have them in the menu?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great selection of beers. Great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good costumer service, they have live music on sundays. The beer variety is huge, the pint is 8.5 cad, the pizza flavour is amazing, but be aware that they close kitchen at 10:20pm so if you are hungry arrive before thar time.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beer is fine but Ive ordered twice for food unfortunately very bad definitely wont buy food here.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beers were excellent. Seating areas not welcoming. Staff were friendly and had the right amount of attentiveness. Wings flavourful if a touch dry. Prices fair.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Always a go to take out beer. The perfect place to get a growler to go, and try out their new beers on tap.

December 23, 2022

Came in on a Saturday night (October 1) at 7:30pm for a walk-in, tables were approximately 20% occupied. We were turned away because they did not have the waitstaff to serve our party (6 people). Maybe management should hire more people for a Saturday night if they want to keep the business open

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Camellia made our experience great! Had a group of 20 and she handled us all expertly. Really appreciated the whole experience and the food and drink was great value. Ill be back, especially with a big group!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beer is great. Food isnt bad, worth it just to drink.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Drinks so good but food was average. Ambience and music could be better, found it to be little outdated and boring.

★★★
December 23, 2022

Beer is good but not the food. Wings were served cold and didnt taste well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Super friendly & accommodating staff. Tons great beer options. Food was great as well.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Came here for some drinks and snacks with friends and probably would not return. The drinks were fine but the food was subpar to say in the least. I had a burger and a side poutine and the poutine was probably the worst Ive ever had in my life. The fries were mushy and nowhere near crisp and way way too much gravy, which I didnt think was possible. To make it worse the gravy tasted like water, 0 flavour. Again didnt think that was possible. Burger was fine but nothing memorable. Also of note, I believe it shares a kitchen with Biermarket next door and the space actually merges with Biermarket. Two stars for the drinks, 0 stars for the food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Come one, come all to try the a great variety of pints at a Goose Island pub . When COVID ends, walk in you won t regret it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Tried to get onto the patio today for a few pints but the wait list was about an hour. We ll be back soon since we loved grabbing drinks here pre-COVID

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Had such a great time! Jackson N was so great, can t wait to come back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Place has a nice variety of craft brews and a great patio with slightly above average food as they share the kitchen with Bier Markt. With more condos building around, it will lose its sunlight pretty quickly.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

A perfect patio spot to enjoy some pints in the sun. The staff are friendly but still clearly taking all COVID safety precautions seriously and the tables are well-distanced. Theyre also still offering a good selection of beers on tap as well as a varied food menu whether youre looking for snacks or a full meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great selection of beers

December 23, 2021

Bad service, awful attitude by the staff, but the worst thing is that they refused to bring us water. I asked at least 3 times. I wont go again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Love the patio. Beers are awesome! Just wish they offer more vegetarian options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Love the vibe, nice patio. Great selection of drinks, you can find very popular food like chicken wing, pizza, burger, salad, beefsteak etc. We order Paloma and Pineapple mojito, the Paloma is recommended. Wings are yummy, next time I will try it with the sauce.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

It rained pretty hard on our visit there but the canopy was big enough to keep us somewhat dry while we waited for the storm to pass. The waitresses were nice and the burgers /drinks were delicious

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

They had a dead mouse just chilling on the patio rotting with a bunch of flies. Not sure how the staff didnt notice on a busy Saturday afternoon but we sure did as soon as we sat down. To their credit the staff apologized but uh....not someplace I wanted to eat after seeing that. Went to another place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed the Smoked Gouda Burger with fries. Their in-house beers were really great with my favourite being the Bamburger beer. I also appreciated how large their patio space is and how COVID-19 measures were put into place such as ample space between tables with barriers in between. Last but not least, I thought the customer service was good and everybody was super friendly, adding to the relaxed vibe of the neighbourhood.

December 23, 2021

Dont order the stout, they just give you half a beer instead of pouring it properly

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Staff are very welcome and this MAKES difference

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Awesome place. Flights of their brewed beers are delicious and theres a ton of variety. Wait staff are nice too and the food portions are reasonable for the price. Combine that with a very nice interior decor and a great soundtrack and its a pretty awesome time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

I had just a Great experience at this place: service was fenomenal and their food was not an exception at all. So recommended!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great beer: I tried Sour, Belgium Wit, Juice Island and they are excellent & just in time for a hot weather ! ! ! Highly recommend this place Service is friendly, efficient and polite Also waitress Shanel was very helpful, she was very knowledgeable and suggested some beer choices from the menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great burger, great beer selection, great location, great staff. Come!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I love flight ( 4 different beers x 7 oz ) option and its only $14

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The nachos were fantastic. The selection of beer next door is simply amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good patio! It was still sunny when we went so we had an enjoyable experience. Good service and they let us enjoy their patio with our small dog which was very nice of them. We ordered the Easy Target beer, pretty standard but good quality and shared the chicken nachos. Also good. If i lived around that neighborhood I would come back.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Service was a bit of a slow start but after we got settled the service was great. We got treated to two birthday celebrations

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good beer options and delicious snacks!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Not a great experience. Food and drinks were okayish. Might give this place another try as others have rated it very high.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I decided last minute to stop in during a trip to Toronto, and Im beyond glad I did! My server, Shanel, made sure that my orders were taken quickly and never let my glass run dry! The space itself is attached onto Biermarkt and theres outdoor seating, but I opted to be inside. The facility has a spectacular and authentic design that is pristinely clean. The beers were significantly better than what I expected, with a ton of variety that would please any type of palate. Didnt order any food this time around, but I know I will be back!

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Just went in there to buy beer and it was extremely strange and frustrating. No one seemed interested in helping us and even though they were open, we couldnt buy bere. We went out of our way to come here. I would never try again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Wish they had more selection of beers but the pizza was good and staff was wonderful

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Dinner was delicious!! Easily the best hotdogs weve ever had! Apps and beer were great as well.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

I just loved everything about this place. The beer fermenters on the front makes the scenario super cool. We ordered the Beer dip and Riblet bites, Soooo good! If you like beers I highly recommend the Heavy Lifting, it s just perfect! 10/10 place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Organized a group event here a few days ago. Food, drinks and service were all great. Loved the idea of flights too! I m not much of a beer drinker but finished everything I ordered.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Lovely place to visit. Good beers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Lovely spot in the Esplanade, nitro stout is good but the Bourbon barrel is great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Came here for the Bourbon County Stout release party. Great service, food, drink and value. Will be back to try the rest of the beer options.

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Nice and cute decorated pub. Their beer was good and staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I bought thier Porter Midnight Oil since bar didnt have any dark then. This canned beer was so good as well.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great spot on the Esplanade. Good beer and good food offerings.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

I have found my out of town pub close to a market place middle of core everywhere. Stopped for burger and beverage and found myself ingaged on a wonderful sitting of upbeat. Tbe Atmosphere is exciting for any age of crowd second to none for hospitality Not knowing how or what to expect I found myself lost watching and observing talents of the servers far superior to most pubs. To see such a place that seats up to 500 and watch how each and everyone working make people feel invited and welcome. Hats off and please make Goose Island Pub a destination of choice while in Toronto. You will not be disappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great beer and wonderful service, will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

All the beers were delicious overall and the fish and chips were a snack. Recommendation: The price is a bit expensive after eating, and the servers English speaking speed was at KTX level, so it was a bit difficult to understand.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great location and atmosphere. The waft of that signature brewery smell as you walk in the door is pleasant, appetizing, and brings on the thirst! The pretzel was to die for, highly recommend. The beef dip, tasty as it was, was not dippable as the bread was quite large. Trying to pour the jus/gravy on the sandwich kind of worked, but allowed for the toppings to begin sliding out. I cant wait to try the rest of the menu!

Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Waited for five minutes at the to go window I was directed to, was ignored by multiple staff, left. What a waste of time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great beer clean bar. Restaurant has great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The food and beer was delicious and the server he was on point.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

A Cara foods airplane food experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

This is my favourite bar/patio in the city since Prohibition closed down. The food is awesome, but the selection of beers is even better. Thanks for introducing me to my favourite new drink - the frulirium! The patio is very well socially-distanced, and the last time we went our server Maryanne (spelling?) was an absolute joy to have around and had the most bubbly personality. Definitely check it out if you haven t yet, and be sure to tip well!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Staff is wonderful. Went for the anniversary event, the menu was great. Each beer paired well with the food and was well enjoyed on its own. Every question I had was answered knowledgabley. Very clean which is important in these times and just all around good atmosphere

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The beer is delicious and the ducks are cute! You can buy it in Japan too, so every time I see it for sale, I think of Toronto.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

The beers here are amazing! I only came to try the several on the tap beer they offer. They do have huge selection but my server Nina she helped me during the ordering process. The staff service is impeccable. Next time I gotta bring someone to tag along.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Loved it! The chicken schnitzel was superb. Everyone loved their food. Service was courteous and friendly. Would definitely come back next time Im in town. Highly recommend this.

★★★
December 23, 2020

Was in for lunch today and ordered the poutine, calamari and french onion soup.The soup was delicious though Im unable to say the same for the other 2 dishes.Calamari was exceptionally tender but so greasy and a tad too salty. Poutine was a disappointment. Tasteless melted cheese paired with an average gravy over frozen fries.The place was nice. Service was good.Beer is great but wouldnt recommend ordering wine.For the price of a glass I would expect something of better quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great beers .great servers..great music...wonderful place!

★★
December 23, 2020

Beer is delicious, but I bought a bunch and every single one of them foamed 25% of its contents all over the table. No shaking, no mishandling, hours between each one opening. The first two made an absolute mess, the rest didnt because I had to hold over the sink and crack open slightly first. Not impressed at all, never had this issue with any other brand...