Red Tape Brewery in Toronto

159 Main St, Toronto, ON M4E 2V9, Canada

★★★★★
(116 reviews)
Categories: Brewery Beer distributor Beer hall Beer store Brewpub

About

Small batch and bespoke beers for life's special events.

Website
redtapebrewery.com
Address
159 Main St, Toronto, ON M4E 2V9, Canada
Plus Code
MPM2+G2 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
12–9 PM
Saturday
12–9 PM
Sunday
1–8 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Kerbside pickup Delivery On-site services
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Payments
Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

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Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
116 reviews

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★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great spot for a meetup and relax! Came in on a Saturday for a social meetup and enjoyed a nice flight of 3 flavours. For the flavors I selected, I didn't think they were too diverse, but they were light, and perfect to have with the social.

★★★★★
July 18, 2024

My wife and I worked with Red Tape to create a bespoke beer as a wedding gift to our guests. Sarabeth and Dan brought us in for tastings to narrow down what we like in a beer, and ended up creating a delicious hazy pale ale! Even our non beer-drinking friends seem to love it. Friendly, knowledgeable, responsive and overall great to work with!

★★★★★
May 11, 2024

Cute spot for date night night or dropping by for some beers. My friends and I went there for a few drinks. Got some cans to go as well. The ladies who served us were very kind and sweet. Answering our question and giving us samples to try before we got our drinks. Definitely will be back soon.

★★★★★
February 3, 2024

Great spot with afternoon sun and a bustling atmosphere. The staff are super friendly and the beer is excellent. Pet friendly and you can order or bring your own food.

★★★★★
September 9, 2023

A truly wonderful place in the East End. Some of the best Craft Beer in the City! I highly recommend to anyone visiting or living in Toronto to go and visit. -PEM

★★★★★
October 21, 2022

Excellent local brewery with a nice indoor area, big doors open to the street. Lots of different beers to try our take away. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
September 14, 2021

Am enjoying one of their beers right now - having visited this past weekend, I’m properly impressed with their APA and IPA - and I’ll be heading back! Welcoming room with front garage door opening floor to ceiling to offer ample spaced seating looking out onto the main and Gerrard intersection - a changing neighborhood in its own right (lived here 5 years ago so I know what it used to be like) - all beers on draft, a few accompanying snacks, and a friendly neighborhood vibe. And great beer.

★★★★★
June 11, 2021

Amazing small brewery with a nice selection of reasonably priced beers. Indoor seating options with beautiful afternoon sun pouring in from their opened garage door. Extremely friendly staff that go the extra mile. Even have a small section of merchandise including hats, tshirts and shirts. Top tips to try: Love the Sara’s Power Sour and the That was Easy Pale Ale. Pro-tips: it’s pet friendly, you can bring your own snacks or order from the neighborhood spots! Also great Tuesday night trivia night! Will be back again soon!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Hired a company to do their tile work and havent paid their debt . Not cool to take advantage of other peoples labor and skill

September 23, 2024

Terrible service, mediocre beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Came across this gem when out on a sat motorcycle ride. Beer was very tasty!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

An intimate place with great products and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

If you like a hazy, get Lifes Story NEIPA!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Great place with tasty beer and friendly atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great ambience and great beer

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I came here last night with a large group, and came to really enjoy the space here. Its a cozy, well put together brewery in the area, with a grest selection of drinks and very friendly staff. Im not used to smaller arrangements like this business, but the space all in all is very accomodating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Amazing local spot for good beer. No good but you can bring your own! Kids and dog friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

East ends best kept secret! Delicious beers, unique events, a great time!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This local brewery has been around for a few years and is such a welcome addition to the neighbourhood! Sean and Sarabeth are lovely owners and the selection of beer on tap and in cans is always extensive. The drink room has ample space for a stroller and in the summer the front garage door fully opens up. No food served but there are often events and you could also bring something in. Great spot! Check them out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing place! The owner Sean was incredibly engaging and nice. The beers were amazing and they offer custom brewing for events!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The Porter and Stout beers are great. This place is perfect for a casual afternoon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lovely local brewery with unique flavourful beers. I tried their New England IPA and it was refreshing! The sours and saison are also incredible... particularly the Cranberry one. I am definitely visitng again to take home more beers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great nano brewery. Very cozy with some good beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cafe vibes during the day/afternoon. Bright/sunny space with a big garage door. Super great place to bring a book or your laptop. Kid-friendly in the daytime. Dog-friendly all the time. They also have beers to go and a loyalty program. Clothing/Merch available too. Staff are extremely nice and helpful! Worth getting to know them. There are packaged snacks or several food options in the neighbourhood (convenience store or restaurant). They also have trivia nights. As I was leaving, I saw the space getting busier. Would love to try sometime!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A really lovely local spot. I came with a book, sat by the sunny window and it was a nice place to just read and enjoy a good drink. I really enjoy sour beer and the one on tap was pure perfection! Will definitely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place is just what this neighbourhood needed. The place is cozy as hell and the beer selection is always good to me. Hoping they expand!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love this place. Its more than just a brewery. I love this place its more than just a place to have a beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always love the vibe of having a beer inside the tap room. A very family friendly, warm place to hang out. The owners and staff are very friendly as well. Their beer selection is excellent as well. (And if the have Storm Chips for sale, be sure to get some) I highly recommend this place to chill. Happy to say that the chill factor is still high...as is the quality and taste of their beers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Tasty variety of craft beer in a cozy brewery. Flights!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Love Redtape brewery!! The staff is friendly, the owners Sarabeth and Sean are amazing, and the beer is delicious! Great east end brewery with relaxed atmosphere. Always excited to see whats new on tap. Favourites include Saras Power Sour, and Oslos Ray of Sunshine IPA

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great beer and comfortable seating!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great little spot. Friendly staff, excellent beer. You can bring in outside food which is always a plus.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

A joyful find in an unexpected place. The husband and wife owners are warm, sincere and inviting. And the beer is delicious. Love the space design too. Beautiful.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Pretty awesome facility, very clean and I Like that the Stills were clean and shiny. --- Next time I will wear my sunglasses, theres a lot of nice sunshine in the afternoon in their seating area :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Thank you for still checking vaccination status. Great selection of beer and chill vibes. Staff was very friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent brewery!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

More great beers, still great people ! Support local business, local microbreweries!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Sean brews great beers--ales, pilsners, etc and is a gracious host.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Friendly staff and great local vibe

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Ive been here a couple times to pick up beers to take home, and a few times to sit inside - once with our little pooch. First, the beer has all been great so far, be it via can or tap. Ive tried all of the IPAs and the Birdie lager was delicious, and my partner loved the Irish stout. Second, the atmosphere is very relaxed and the garage door front that can be lifted during warmer weather makes the spot a very nice visit, whether to end the week or mark the end of a Beaches errand run. Great spot, will absolutely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great small batch brewery. Super team that help you choose the right beer for your mood, and palette...

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Just a really great experience here. Starting with a friendly greeting, encouraged to get a slice across the street while we pour you a pint. Community vibe chat with local patrons. Manager goes the extra mile, phoned around to local sports bars for me to check if my game was on their TV screen Pay them a visit

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Cozy little Brewery. Friendy staff and tasty beers. Taproom is dog friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

if you are unsure, the Flight / Fuente will provide you a selection of 3 x 7 oz servings of their liquid brew creations. I had tried; That Was Easy, Holden Strong, and Lifes Story ales.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Friendly place with good beer. I enjoy coming here for a beer when the doors are open. Bring some food and stay awhile.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Tasty and unique brews, with outstanding customer service. I really really like their NE IPA.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good selection of beer, really nice atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great tasting unique beer in a warm and stylishly cozy environment.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Such a great find! Looking forward to trying the Sara soda sour!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

I find it difficult to say I was Outside enter another establishment lol. I Like the owners, they have a great staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Stopped by for my first time so I could bring a selection of beer home and was delighted. Super friendly and knowledgeable team helped me choose a few to try. Really enjoyed the Saison and the Sour, will be back again soon for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good variety of beers offered. My favourites were their Pale Ales. A welcome addition to the neighbourhood!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Absolutely delicious beer. Every beer has an extremely smooth finish. Highly recommend the Villano, but ultimately you cannot go wrong. Compliments to the brewmaster and staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Nice having a brewery in the neighborhood. Looking forward to tasting all of them. One down, so far so good. Thanks for the great service today. I will be back soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Really nice brewery, small but humble. Good selection for the size of their place. Friendly staff and great beer! Celebration ginger saison is awesome

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The brewery has a fun idea in bespoke brewing, and the interior is nice (if we ever get to sit inside). However, I find the beers a lackluster and just missing that next step up to greatness. Also, they only sell the small cans, which is fine, but the price is a little steep for what you get. All in all, this is an average brewery for me, I wouldnt go out of my way to go here but its nice for a beer here and there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The most amazing local Canadian brewing in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent craft brewery! They have a very wide variety of beers and they are always coming out with new ones. Very excited to try all of them! Their website is also very easy to use.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Had the full flight of their selection today and every single one was excellent. Great place for custom beers, but dont let that scare you off of their great beers ready to go or the superb atmosphere.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Friendly service. Great beer. So nice to finally have a decent place at Main and Danforth.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

So much variety! The staff were very friendly, and the interior is beautiful! Delicious beers :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Lots of sour beer. Love it! Will be back. Need some music though

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Stopped by for a beer and a few cans to go. The brewery has a really cool, modern design with a relaxed vibe. The beer list is impressive with lots of great options, and I particularly enjoyed the IPAs. Anyone who likes beer would enjoy this brewery.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great beer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Nice find! Small brewery with excellent beer. Bring your vaccination documentation and enjoy responsibly!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Fantastic beers, amazing knowledgeable staff, and beautiful space. Go here often.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Nice little brewery. Everything that I bought was tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Thank you for the good beer and friendly customer service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great spot and excellent beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great place!! Wonderful beer, kind staff, clean, dog friendly. Highly recommended. The IPAs--east and west coast--are outstanding.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Best beer in the area by far! Amazing & friendly owners, Drop by for a beer... And bring your pup!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great beers, esp the IPA selection. And the owners are phenomenal- kind, funny and great members of the community. 100% stroller and wheelchair accessible. They gave us a free leftover cupcake. Very strict COVID protocals and vax checks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great beer, great space and friendly people! Their coffee porter was the best Ive ever had by far.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Its a beautiful place with amazing beer. Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

The Brewmaster has been making great beer for years, glad to hear this place open and running. Definitely recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Recent addition to the Toronto brewery scene. Nice room, good beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Friendly people and good beer! Space will be great once were able to drink indoors again.