Aw. You, like the rest of us, didn’t get your dirty little mitts on any Blue Jays playoffs tickets. But that’s OK, because Toronto has some awesome sports bars where you can watch the games (the next one after today’s game is on Sunday) and get tons of that insane MLB rowdiness, plus all the beers you’ll need to make an event out of it.
First off, make sure you check out the Jays vs. Rangers schedule here.
Then, head to any of these sports bars to catch the action, or just pop in to your friendly neighbourhood pub – after waiting 22 years for a run at the World Series, any bar that doesn’t play the Jays games on their screens gets a thumbs down from us.
Real Sports Bar, 15 York St.
They have a 39-food screen, so, yeah. Oh, and a hundred beers. Guess what, it gets super busy.
Wayne Gretzky’s, 99 Blue Jays Way
Just look at the address! Also, the bar added extra TVs to its repertoire for the occasion.
The Dock Ellis, 1280 Dundas St. W
It shares a name with a famous pitcher and serves up $5 tall cans on game days.
Left Field Brewery, 36 Wagstaff Dr.
As a baseball-themed bar, it’s a pretty good pick for watching the games. Craft beer is available but no food – luckily you can bring your own grub.
The Loose Moose, 146 Front St. W
Home to a ton of beers on tap, rabid Jays fans and good eats.
Rally Sports Bar, 1660 O’Connor Dr.
Smokey meat and contests.
Shoxs, 2827 Dundas St. W
If you get sick of watching the Jays for some reason, you can take to the pool tables.
The Dizzy Gastro Sports Pub, 305 Roncesvalles Ave.
Always get rave reviews, mainly for the great food.
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W
Watch the games outdoors in the square, surrounded by crazy Jays fans and food trucks. Sorry, booze isn’t allowed.
Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St.
The Monarch has fun bar games like pinball and a just plain cool feel inside, plus tons of beer on tap.
Hurricane’s Roadhouse, 963 Bloor St. W
Tons of TVs, greasy food and beers on tap.
The Dog and Bear, 1100 Queen St. W
Nine TVs and cool people inside.