The Elmwood

What is The Elmwood? Located at 753 The Queensway in South Etobicoke, The Elmwood is a casual, zero-pretension tavern opened by hospitality veterans Allen Meredith and Mallory Bey, who cut their teeth at downtown staples like Enoteca Sociale, Bellwoods Brewery, and True History Brewing. Inspired by road trips to Buffalo's corner bars and Montreal snack shacks, the space features retro Canadiana, vintage hockey memorabilia, glowing beer signs, three game-ready TVs, and a convivial front bar counter surrounded by intimate table seating.

The Elmwood Menu & What to Order The hyper-focused menu zeroes in on authentic, unbreaded Buffalo chicken wings that hit the fryer until blistered and crispy before getting tossed in sauces like classic hot, charred scallion barbecue, or the house-signature South Buffalo blend. The other must-order is the Montreal-style "toasté" hot dog, served on a butter-griddled bun and all-dressed with mustard, relish, onions, and house slaw alongside a basket of hand-cut fries. Pints lean into top-tier Ontario craft breweries and classic cold lagers that wash down the spice effortlessly.

Know Before You Go The Elmwood operates on a strict walk-in policy with no reservations, so aim to arrive right around opening on weekends and game nights to secure a seat without a wait. Street parking is dotted along The Queensway, while TTC riders can take the 80 Queensway bus from Keele or Royal York stations. The bar opens Wednesday through Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with the kitchen firing orders until 10:00 p.m.