Blood Brothers Brewing

Tucked into a renovated century-old horse stable in the heart of the Geary Avenue arts district, Blood Brothers Brewing is the brainchild of brothers Dustin and Brayden Jones. Since launching in 2015, they have cemented themselves as a cornerstone of Toronto’s craft scene by consistently pushing boundaries with experimental, often occult-themed brews that refuse to play it safe. The atmosphere is pure industrial-chic, blending the gritty history of the neighbourhood with a high-energy, welcoming taproom vibe. It is the kind of place where the beer list is as long as it is adventurous, featuring everything from their signature hazy pale ales to complex, fruit-forward sours that challenge your palate in the best way possible.

For a first-timer, you cannot go wrong with their Shumei IPA or anything from the rotating Paradise Lost sour series. When hunger strikes, their on-site kitchen serves up excellent Southern-inspired comfort food, with meats smoked in-house using oak staves from their own beer barrels. It is moderately priced and open seven days a week, making it an easy choice for a casual afternoon or a lively evening. While walk-ins are common, you can book a table via Resy if you are planning a visit with a group. Keep an eye out for their bottle shop fridges on your way out; they are perfect for grabbing a few cans of whatever experimental batch caught your eye during your flight.