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10 bars and restaurants where you can raise a glass on International Beer Day

Friday , August 14th , 2015

On this day, revellers around the globe raise their glasses to the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world.

Beer was discovered in ancient times, when early drinkers stumbled upon a mixture of fermenting cereal grains and water. Awestruck, they attributed the frothy work of microscopic wild yeast to a miracle of the gods.

Today we still hold a high reverence for beer, recognizing brewing as a craft that combines both artistry and science. Whether you’re a lover of light lagers or a connoisseur of cask-conditioned ales, the following list is your best bet for the GTA’s finest brews. 

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With multiple locations throughout Toronto, this modern brasserie offers guests 150 beers from 30 countries, delicious European fare and attentive and…

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This downtown Toronto bar is hopping with people who have a passion for craft-brewed pints, and features a tap and bottle list with a vast range of beer…

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Rated among Canada’s top beer bars, barVolo is a frequent destination for the city’s beer geeks. It offers rotating taps, casks and rare bottles from…

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This modern, German-style beer hall located in the heart of Toronto pairs house-made sausages alongside impressive beers from 24 taps and a 600-plus bottle…

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This beer-themed bistro offers diners European dishes to pair with sessionable selections, as well as hard-to-find brews to sip on from a robust beer…

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This popular Danforth Avenue beer café has been a proponent of locally crafted brews and fine imports for more than 30 years and holds seasonally inspired…

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With more than 50 draught beers, a bottle list that reads like a map of the world, and Belgian and German style dishes to pair, this Toronto favourite…

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Enjoy pub-style classics in a modern atmosphere at this waterside restaurant that boasts a patio with a view, offering patrons a unique outdoor dining…

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Lovingly known as “The Tap” by its regulars, this popular Whitby pub offers a selection of craft and imported beers to appeal to every taste.

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Located in the Manulife Centre, the Bloor Street Diner is a perfect spot for a lunch meeting or a pint or two (or a few) after work to ring in International…

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