Thirsty and Miserable

What is Thirsty and Miserable? Named after the classic Black Flag anthem, Thirsty and Miserable is owner Katie Whittaker’s resurrected cult beer bar, now holding court at 2102 Dundas Street West in Roncesvalles. The room channels an unapologetic punk-dive aesthetic with moody lighting, vinyl spinning over the speakers, and cozy bar and table seating. It serves as an unpretentious clubhouse for neighborhood regulars and discerning beer geeks hunting down rare pours.

Thirsty and Miserable Menu & What to Order The tap list and can fridge are among the most thoughtfully curated in Toronto, spotlighting rotating Ontario microbrews, farmhouse ales, and rare European imports. Look for freshly tapped hazy IPAs from coveted provincial brewers like Badlands and Third Moon, funky wild ales from Bellwoods, and hard-to-find Belgian lambics alongside bone-dry ciders. Food offerings remain minimal and casual, with classic salty bar snacks that let the complex, hop-forward pints take center stage.

Know Before You Go Tables and bar stools are strictly walk-in only, and the cozy space fills up fast during peak Friday and Saturday night hours. Street parking along Dundas West is limited, making the 505 or 506 streetcar and the nearby Dundas West subway station your best route. Operating hours run late afternoon to midnight midweek, staying open until 2:00 a.m. on weekends, with doors closed on Mondays.