Sports bars in Toronto

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There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Toronto has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Local Leaside, Real Sports Bar & Grill, Track & Field, and 37 more across town.

The sports bars scene in Toronto

We indexed 40 sports bars in Toronto. The scene leans Beer Garden, Wings Joint and Steakhouse. You'll find them in Mississauga, Etobicoke, Vaughan. Local Leaside (Sports Bar, Restaurant) on 180 Laird Dr. Real Sports Bar & Grill (Sports Bar, Restaurant) on 15 York St (at Bremner Blvd). Track & Field (Sports Bar) on 860 College St W (at Concord Ave).

Sports bars in Toronto

Local Leaside

180 Laird Dr, Toronto ON M4G 3V7 · Sports Bar, Restaurant · 6.8 km from central Toronto

A restaurant and lounge spot 6.8 km from central Toronto.

Real Sports Bar & Grill

15 York St (at Bremner Blvd), Toronto ON M5J 0A3 · Sports Bar, Restaurant · 0.8 km from central Toronto

A restaurant spot 0.8 km from central Toronto.

Track & Field

860 College St W (at Concord Ave), Toronto ON M6H 1A2 · Sports Bar · 3.5 km from central Toronto

A sports bar 3.5 km from central Toronto.

The Dock Ellis

1280 Dundas West (Dovercourt), Toronto ON M6J 1X7 · Sports Bar · 3.6 km from central Toronto

A sports bar 3.6 km from central Toronto.

The Corner Bank Sports Bar & Grill

925 Warden Avenue (Warden & Eglinton), Toronto ON M1L 4C5 · Sports Bar, Pool Hall · 11.7 km from central Toronto

A pool hall and restaurant spot 11.7 km from central Toronto.

Fred's Bar and Grill

636 Bloor St (at Mississauga Valley Blvd), Mississauga ON L5A 3V9 · Sports Bar, Restaurant · 19.5 km from central Toronto

A restaurant spot 19.5 km from central Toronto.

Ace's Place Bar Grill Pub

113 Guildwood Parkway (at Livingston Rd), Scarborough ON M1E 1P1 · Sports Bar · 18.1 km from central Toronto

A sports bar 18.1 km from central Toronto.

The Pint Public House

277 Front St W, Toronto ON M5V 2X4 · Sports Bar, Pub · 1.0 km from central Toronto

A pub and wings joint spot 1.0 km from central Toronto.

Lithuanian Hall

1535 Bloor Street W., Toronto ON · Sports Bar, Speakeasy · 6.0 km from central Toronto

A speakeasy spot 6.0 km from central Toronto.

St. Louis Bar & Grill

2050 Yonge St (at Lola Rd.), Toronto ON M4S 1Z9 · Sports Bar, Wings Joint · 5.9 km from central Toronto

A wings joint and beer garden spot 5.9 km from central Toronto.

Score on King

107 King Street East (Church), Toronto ON M5C 1G6 · Sports Bar · 0.5 km from central Toronto

A sports bar 0.5 km from central Toronto.

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

165 York St (btwn Richmond St. & Adelaide St.), Toronto ON M5H 3R8 · Steakhouse, Beer Garden · 0.3 km from central Toronto

A steakhouse and beer garden spot 0.3 km from central Toronto.

Round The Horn

331 Roncesvalles, Toronto ON M6R 2M8 · Sports Bar · 5.6 km from central Toronto

A sports bar 5.6 km from central Toronto.

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

26 The Esplanade, Toronto ON M5E 1A6 · Steakhouse, Beer Garden · 0.5 km from central Toronto

A steakhouse and beer garden spot 0.5 km from central Toronto.

The Edge

20 - 250 Bayly St W (at Hunt St), Ajax ON L1S 3V4 · Sports Bar · 35.4 km from central Toronto

A sports bar 35.4 km from central Toronto.

How to pick a sports bar in Toronto

Screens beat everything.

Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.

Sound matters for big games.

Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.

Arrive early for the big ones.

Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.

Food is part of the deal.

Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.

Common questions

What is the best sports bar in Toronto?

The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.

Do sports bars in Toronto show live games with sound?

Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.

Are sports bars in Toronto family-friendly?

Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.

Photos: Sikander Iqbal via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by Foursquare.