Halo Brewery

What is Halo Brewery? Located at 247 Wallace Avenue in the Junction Triangle just steps off the West Toronto Railpath, Halo Brewery operates as an open-source craft brewing laboratory and low-key neighbourhood taproom. The modest storefront opens into a minimalist tasting room outfitted with blonde wood high-tops, visible stainless steel fermenters, and a sunlit sidewalk patio during warmer months. It serves as a casual communal hub for area locals, passing cyclists, and visiting dogs.

Halo Brewery Menu & What to Order Halo prioritizes scientific experimentation, wild yeast strains, and boundary-pushing fruit additions alongside meticulous traditional styles. The essential pour is Magic Missile, a hazy, dry-hopped pale ale loaded with tropical fruit aromatics, followed by the rotating Shapeshifter sour IPA series and tart kettle sours like Ion Cannon. Crisp-beer purists can order the unfiltered GOTO pilsner or the malt-forward Knives Out English bitter, while funk enthusiasts should ask about cellar bottles from the barrel-aged Wild Construct series. There is no full kitchen on site—only light bar snacks—so outside food and neighbourhood takeout are welcomed.

Know Before You Go Seating operates on a strict walk-in basis with no table reservations, though tables turn over briskly even during peak weekend afternoons. Well-behaved dogs are permitted both inside the taproom and out on the patio. The brewery sits an eight-minute walk west of Lansdowne subway station, making public transit and the Railpath the easiest routes to visit.