Once you are at the exit, follow the signs to the Northeast exit. When you reach the top of the stairs, the beerbistro is 50 metres in front of you, on the left side of the street.
mill st. coffee porter; mascarpone cream; our suggested pairing is Mill St. Coffee Porter
$8.00
Housemade Ice Cream
dragon stout & skor • peanut butter; chocolate & caramelized banana • vanilla bourbon • cookies ‘n cream ‘n chocolate stout ask your server for our suggested pairing
$6.00
Ice Cream Platter: Choose any three flavours
$15.00
APPETIZERS & SMALL PLATES MENU - Beer
Onion & Ale Soup
spiced ale beef broth; baked with gruyère; our suggested pairing is ROBUST; such as Traquair House Ale
$10.00
Cheese & Lager Fondue
aged cheddar & emmental; hacker-pschorr edelhell; our suggested pairing is SOCIABLE; such as Innis & Gunn
$16.00
Crab Cakes
seasoned with citrus; corn purée; chipotle aioli; our suggested pairing is BOLD; such as Collective Arts State of Mind
$16.00
Blanche de Chambly Cured Smoked Salmon
crispy potato latkes; lemon goat cheese; red onion; fried capers; our suggested pairing is SATISFYING; such as St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout
$14.00
Spicy Kobe Beef Tacos
dark lager chili; aged gouda; grilled vidalia onions; sour cream & lettuce; our suggested pairing is BOLD; such as Cameron’s Rye Pale Ale
$15.00
Buffalo Wings
wood smoked wings with chipotle hot sauce; buttermilk ranch; our suggested pairing is BOLD; such as Collective Arts Rhyme & Reason
$13.00
Steak Tartare
hand chopped & seasoned, fresh horseradish, raw egg yolk our suggested pairing is ROBUST, such as Achel 8 Bruin
$14.00
Belgian Frites
blanched in beef & duck fat; house made mayonnaise & smoked tomato ketchup
$6.00
Potato Truffle Perogies
oyster mushrooms, mennonite sheep’s milk cheese, onions, crème fraîche our suggested pairing is SPICY, such as Orval
$18.00
SALADS
Bistro Salad
house mixed greens; fine beans; tomatoes; ucumber; beets; lemon; white truffle inaigrette; our suggested pairing is QUENCHING; such as Blanche de Chambly
small
$6.00regular
$10.00
Caesar Salad
house-made caesar dressing; maple bacon; parmesan crisp; bacon fat croutons; our suggested pairing is QUENCHING; such as Schneider Weisse
$13.00
Quinoa Salad
green beans; dried cranberries; roasted walnuts; tomatoes feta cheese; roasted squash; honey herb vinaigrette our suggested pairing is SPICY; such as Achel 8 Blonde
$16.00
goat cheese
Add To Any Salad
$3.50
grilled chicken breast
Add To Any Salad
$6.00
garlic shrimp
Add To Any Salad
$8.00
grilled salmon
Add To Any Salad
$10.50
grilled steak
Add To Any Salad
$13.00
PIZZAS
Our original beer bread dough is made with the award inning St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout or try our gluten fee dough add $3
Roasted Sweet Potato Pizza
parmesan; crispy kale; red onion; toasted pine nuts; garlic oil our suggested pairing is SPICY; such as Taras Boulba
$14.00
Duck Confit Pizza
goat cheese; thyme; caramelized onions; slivered potatoes our suggested pairing is ROBUST; such as Paulaner Salvator
$17.00
Hog Wild Pizza
berkshire pulled pork, smoked sausage, beer cured bacon, oregano, mozzarella, garlic confit our suggested pairing is SOCIABLE, such as Anchor Steam Beer
$17.00
MUSSELS
steamed in beer broth & served with a loaf of freshly baked Cantillon Sourdough $19
Belgian White
blanche de chambly; garlic; parsley; lemon; cream. our suggested pairing is QUENCHING; such as Weihenstephaner
$19.00
El Diablo
chorizo; cilantro; tomato; abbey blonde; smoked paprika; crème fraîche. our suggested pairing is SPICY; such as Chimay White
$19.00
Spicy Red Thai
coconut chili broth; maudite; lemongrass; sweet peppers; lime leaf & cilantro our suggested pairing is ROBUST; such as St. Paul Double
$19.00
Provençal
fresh herbs; tomato; lemon zest & spiced ale. our suggested pairing is SOCIABLE; such as Collective Arts Saint of Circumstance
$19.00
New England Style
beer bacon; leeks; potatoes; smoked cheddar; parsley; shallots; la fin du monde & a touch of cream. our suggested pairing is SPICY; such as Delirium Tremens
$19.00
SANDWICHES
Pulled Pork Primanti
beer braised & house smoked; coleslaw; gouda; potato our suggested pairing is BOLD; such as Anchor Liberty
$15.00
Bistro Beer Burger
seasoned with oregano; buttermilk beer bun add berkshire beer bacon $3; add caramelized onions $1.50; add house-made american cheese $3; our suggested beer pairing is SOCIABLE; such as Sass on the Side Brown Ale
$12.00
MAINS
Grilled Organic Salmon
seasonal vegetables; herb butter; our suggested pairing is QUENCHING; such as Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse
$22.00
Braised Rabbit Ravioli
berkshire bacon; leeks; mushroom; parmesan cream sauce; our suggested pairing is ROBUST; such as Rochefort 8
$27.00
Chicken Curry
brown basmati rice; coriander & mint sauce; papadum; our suggested pairing is CRISP; such as Singha Lager
$22.00
Seared Black Cod
confit tomato; potato & cipolini onion; spinach; miso broth our suggested pairing is SPICY; such as Westmalle Tripel
$30.00
Grilled Pork Chop
roasted parsnip; sautéed garlic greens; candied fig; rosemary jus our suggested pairing is SPICY; such as De La Senne Zinnebir
$24.00
Steak Frites
grilled flat iron steak; caramelized onion jus & pommery stout aioli our suggested pairing is ROBUST; such as Westmalle Dubbel
$24.00
Beef Stew
pearl onions; squash; roasted garlic mash; our suggested pairing is SATISFYING; such as Fuller’s London Porter
$23.00
APPETIZERS & SMALL PLATES MENU - Beer
Onion & Ale Soup
spiced ale beef broth; baked with gruyère our suggested pairing is ROBUST; Traquair House Ale
$10.00
Cheese & Lager Fondue
aged cheddar & emmental; hacker-pschorr edelhell our suggested pairing is SOCIABLE; such as Innis & Gunn
$16.00
Blanche de Chambly Cured Smoked Salmon
crispy potato latkes; lemon goat cheese; red onion; fried capers our suggested pairing is SATISFYING; such as St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout
$14.00
Spicy Kobe Beef Tacos
dark lager chili, aged gouda, grilled vidalia onions, sour cream & lettuce our suggested pairing is BOLD, such as Cameron’s Rye Pale Ale
$15.00
Potato Truffle Perogies
oyster mushrooms; mennonite sheep’s milk cheese; onions; crème fraîche our suggested pairing is SPICY; such as Orval
$18.00
Belgian Frites
blanched in beef & duck fat, house made mayonnaise & smoked tomato ketchup
$6.00
SALADS
Bistro Salad
house mixed greens; fine beans; tomatoes; cucumber; beets; lemon; white truffle vinaigrette; our suggested pairing is QUENCHING; such as Blanche de Chambly
small
$6.00regular
$10.00
Caesar Salad
house-made caesar dressing; maple bacon;parmesan crisp; bacon fat croutons;our suggested pairing is QUENCHING; such as Schneider Weisse
small
$7.00regular
$13.00
Buffalo Cobb
crispy chicken breast nuggets; red onion; corn; green beans; tomatoes baby greens; cucumber; blue cheese & tarragon vinaigrette our suggested pairing is BOLD; such as Central City Red Racer IPA
$18.00
Quinoa Salad
green beans, dried cranberries, roasted walnuts, tomatoes feta cheese, roasted squash, honey herb vinaigrette our suggested pairing is SPICY, such as Achel Blonde
$16.00
goat cheese
Add To Any Salad
$3.50
grilled chicken breast
Add To Any Salad
$6.00
garlic shrimp
$8.00
grilled salmon
Add To Any Salad
$10.50
grilled steak
Add To Any Salad
$13.00
PIZZAS
Our original beer bread dough is made with the award winning St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout or try our gluten fee dough add $3
Roasted Sweet Potato Pizza
parmesan; crispy kale; red onion; toasted pine nuts; garlic oil our suggested pairing is SPICY; such as Taras Boulba
$14.00
Duck Confit Pizza
goat cheese; thyme; caramelized onions; slivered potatoes our suggested pairing is ROBUST; such as Paulaner Salvator
$17.00
Hog Wild Pizza
berkshire pulled pork; smoked sausage; beer-cured bacon; oregano; mozzarella; garlic confit our suggested pairing is SOCIABLE; such as Anchor Steam Beer
$17.00
MUSSELS
steamed in beer broth & served with a loaf of freshly baked Cantillon Sourdough $19
Belgian White
blanche de chambly; garlic; parsley; lemon; cream. our suggested pairing is QUENCHING; such as Weihenstephaner
$19.00
El Diablo
chorizo; cilantro; tomato; abbey blonde; smoked paprika; crème fraîche. our suggested pairing is SPICY; such as Chimay White
$19.00
Spicy Red Thai
coconut chili broth; maudite; lemongrass; sweet peppers; lime leaf & cilantro our suggested pairing is ROBUST; such as St. Paul Double
$19.00
Provençal
fresh herbs; tomato; lemon zest & spiced ale. our suggested pairing is SOCIABLE; such as Collective Arts Saint of Circumstance
$19.00
New England Style
beer bacon; leeks; potatoes; smoked cheddar; parsley; shallots; la fin du monde & a touch of cream. our suggested pairing is SPICY; such as Delirium Tremens
$19.00
SANDWICHES
Pulled Pork Primanti
beer braised & house smoked; coleslaw; gouda; potato our suggested pairing is BOLD; such as Anchor Liberty
$15.00
Bistro Beer Burger
seasoned with oregano; buttermilk beer bun add berkshire beer bacon $3; add caramelized onions $1.50; add house-made american cheese $3; our suggested beer pairing is SOCIABLE; such as Sass on the Side Brown Ale
$12.00
Brisket Sandwich
caramelized onion & poppy seed bun; beer mustard; pickle; coleslaw; our suggested pairing is ROBUST; such as Maudite
$15.00
MAINS
Beef Stew
pearl onions; squash; roasted garlic mash; our suggested pairing is SATISFYING; such as Fuller’s London Porter
$23.00
Chicken Curry
brown basmati rice, coriander & mint sauce, papadum our suggested pairing is CRISP, such as Singha Lager
$22.00
Steak Frites
grilled flat iron steak, caramelized onion jus & pommery stout aioli our suggested pairing is ROBUST, such as Westmalle Dubbel
$24.00
Grilled Organic Salmon
seasonal vegetables, herb butter. our suggested pairing is QUENCHING, such as Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse
$22.00
White Wine MENU - Beer
5oz. 8oz. or Bottle
A carafe is about one-and-a-half glasses
Bertiolo Pinot Grigio 2013
Fiuli-Venezia Giulia; Italy; Fruity; balanced; hints of nuts and toasted bread.
Vineland Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Niagara Escarpment; Ontario; Juicy with crisp acidity. Fresh with passion fruit and white pepper.
Tin Roof Chardonnay 2012
Sacramento Delta; California; Bold; Smooth and complex. Stainless steel fermentation provides a floral nose and mouth-filling palate of Fuji apple and crème brûlée.
Bottles
Terre del Föhn Pinot Grigio 2012
Trentino; Italy; Dry and balanced. Fruity fragrance reminiscent of ripe pear.
Castle Rock $44 Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Mendocino County; California; Medium-bodied; crisp and refreshing with flavours of lemon and peach and a sweet fruity finish.
Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Marlborough; New Zealand; Medium bodied wine with gooseberry and currant flavours; a hint of herbs and a smooth and long finish.
Frog’s Leap Winery Chardonnay 2012
Napa Valley; California; Clean and bright flavours of green apple; pear and citrus with a hint of vanilla. Fresh and vibrant.
Cave Spring Riesling Estate 2012
Niagara Penninsula, Ontario; Off-dry with good acidity. Intense grapefruit and slate; long, clean, and refreshing finish.
Sparkling Wines
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV
France; Predominantly pinot characteristics; very ample on the palate; with lime blossom and a discreet finish.
Giró Ribot “Ab Origine” Cava Brut Reserva
Catalunya; Spain; Rich and balanced. Full; flavourful; fresh; with a touch of red fruits and yeasts.
Red Wine
5oz. 8oz. or Bottle
A carafe is about one-and-a-half glasses
Cuvée Jean-Paul Rouge 2013 (Grenache/Syrah)
Vaucluse; France; Medium-bodied and soft; with Jammy spiced plum; orange peel and baked strawberry tart notes.
Garofoli Sangiovese ‘Mont Real’ 2012
Marche; Italy; Medium-bodied and gentle. Fruity aromas of good intensity with notes of ripe cherries. Delicately tannic.
Castle Rock Paso robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Paso Robles; California; Intense and full-bodied. Aromas of black cherry and spice. Berry and earthy flavours; hints of spice; light chocolate and vanilla.
Bottles
Fuerza Malbec 2013
Mendoza; Argentina; Dry and medium to full-bodied. Bright with blueberry; blackberry and light chocolate. Tannins provide a long finish.
McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
California; Aromas of dark berry and a touch of smoke. Round and creamy with an abundance of fruit flavours.
Angelo Nicolis E Figli Valpolicella Classico 2012
Veneto; Italy; Dry and medium-bodied. Floral aromas with hints of cherries and plums. Dry bodied; slightly bitter with a note of ginger.
Ralph Fowler Shiraz 2010
Mount Benson; Australia; Rich with medium acidity. Aromas of ripe cherries and chocolate. Earthy; chocolaty and peppery with tight tannins.
The Velvet Devil Merlot 2012
Columbia Valley, Washington State; Smooth with classic Merlot aromas of dark cherries, cedar and pipe tobacco. Hints of anise and stone cherry blossoms.
Port
Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled 2009 Duoro Valley
Portugal; Spicy with plums and dried fruit; elegant and dry.
Cálem Special Reserve Tawny Port Duoro Valley
Portugal; Flavours of dried fruits; apple and fig with a long; nutty finish.
Beer Bistro used to be incredible; I can't help but wonder if there has been a recent change in ownership. The beer selection is now pathetic and the food is dreadful. Pre-packaged lettuce for (an overdressed) salad; you have to do better than that if you're charging $10 for a small portion! Very disappointing "culinary" experience. I won't be back, which is a shame as I was once a frequent patron.
I've been to Beerbistro twice and have loved the food both times. The steak frites are an amazing indulgence and I love that each dish has a suggested beer pairing. Our server was obviously very knowledgable when it came to beer and I spent so much time trying to find us the perfect beverage. My only complaint was that we were seated unusually close to another occupied table which was very distracting. I hope to try the beer ice cream next time I go.
We came to this restaurant after a recommendation from a friend about their roasted red pepper soup and a salad that she had tried there.
When we arrived, we asked to see their lunch menu but we were told they were only serving brunch. They seemed to make the exception and said they were serving the soup which was not on their brunch menu.
We ordered the soup which was not piping hot but tasted fine. My friend mentioned that they had served bread with the soup when she was there before and asked our server about this. She said "no, we don't have bread", and then later "it doesn't come with bread" [a pause] and then "but I can bring you some". She was a bit slow on the uptake, I would say...
The buffalo chicken salad is decent, but way overpriced. I had mentioned to my friend that I didn't care for the buffalo sauce they used on the chicken but that I would make do with the remainder of the salad. She mentioned it to our server (in an effort to see if they might be willing to replace it) but our server was not obliging. In fact, I don't think she really wanted to be there, she wasn't all that pleasant. When we received our bill, I noticed that I was overcharged for my entree and brought it to the server's attention. Her response was, "I know that they recently changed their prices". Well, to be honest, I don't care - if the menu says a price, I expect to pay that, it's not my fault if they didn't change their menu. In fact, at grocery stores, you will receive the item for free (up to a $10 max) if they make an error with the price. I said "I think I should be charged the menu price", and she responded almost haughtily with "I WILL, I WILL, don't worry...". No apologies for the mistake, nothing. In other establishments, they are falling over themselves to correct these errors. Needless to say, I won't be returning - this experience was a bit strange to me. This place has promise but not with such inferior service.
The Beer Bistro has long been a hot destination in Toronto. The place is in a great location, attractive to the younger clientele, and has a phenomenal selection of beer.
I went here a few years ago for Winterlicious and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food. My most recent visit, however, wasn't exactly stellar. I don't know if its because it was a Friday night this time and the place was quite busy, but the service was definitely lacking. Additionally, the pizza we ordered came out cold. The minestrone was over-salted.
However, according to the other diner in my party, the shrimp was magnificent. We also enjoyed the selection of beer and the pairings recommended in the menu were actually complimentary and delicious.
Overall, enough redeeming factors to lead me to believe the unpleasantness with the slow, rude service and food issues were an isolated incident and maybe this place is worth another visit in the future.
This place came highly recommended by friends and Restaurantica, and we were thirsty for beer, so we hit it.
Great vibe a you enter this busy, noisy bistro. We were welcomed and sat right away -- have to say the entire service experience here was great. Good staff!
Massive beer list, so we had a few of the beer samplers. Found quite a few we liked, a couple were 'meh'. My partner switched out to Porter, but I kept up with the samplers ;)
Had the Belgian Frites as a starter -- awesome combo with the brews. Frites were very fresh and very tasty.
We had the Brussells Mussels, which were very nive. Small problem with a bunch of them being closed, but the staff dealt with it cheerfully and quickly (and removed from the bill -- thanks!).
Most of the desserts were beer themed, which I'm not wild about, but I had the flour-less chocolate cake, which was hearty, and very tasty.
All in all a great experience -- I'd go back anytime, and recommend it!
The name may have beer in it, but that’s not all this spot serves up. The cider selection at Beerbistro is on the smaller side, but it offers draught and bottles, and a special ice cider, sold by the glass or bottle.
Found on the lunch menu, Beer Bistro’s pulled pork is beer braised and smoked in house. Topped with gouda, the sandwich is served with potatoes and coleslaw. The delicious sandwich experience is complete with a bold brew like Shillow Beer Co.’s Bitter Waitress.
Beerbistro has a vast selection of events to attend this Beer Week. From interactive beer trivia, to a battle of the brews where two breweries will go head to head with the guests getting final say on the winner. Beerbistro also hosts the Golden Tap Awards the leading awards event what recognizes the best craft beer achievements in Ontario.
