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3.5 stars 116 reviews

Bier Markt

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58 The Esplanade
Toronto, ON  M5E 1R2

(416) 862-0879

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English
June 01, 2014

Specialties

Belgian inspired, from scratch cooking with over 150 beers offerings

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October 16, 2010

Join us & see for yourself how we combine beer, food, & entertainment in a completely unique way to create a memorable occasion. Explore the finest selection of biers in the world, savour contemporary European cuisine, & enjoy a dynamic entertainment scene as day becomes evening & evening turns to night.

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February 18, 2010

Located in one of Toronto's most historic districts - on the city's original waterfront promenade - the Esplanade Bier Markt remains a place to see and be seen. Beginning with a selection of over 100 brands of beer from 24 countries, the European brasserie's culinary commitment is defined by season to ensure exceptional quality. Chic and dynamic modern ... more

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Reviews [5]
English
3.5 star rating
Dizzle November 26, 2010
Killer

Saw the Killers here. Kicked butt. Other than that on a normal night its pretty decent. Known for the after hour crowd. I dont love the food but who goes to a Beer Market to eat? They have zillions of beer selections. Any alchy's dream!

3.5 star rating
hollynik Toronto/Mississauga October 14, 2010
Packed!

I love this place. The patio is amazing in the summer. Its ALWAYS packed on a Friday or Saturday night (sometimes a little too packed i'll give you that). The beer selection is like no other and the food is tasty! Love the esplande location much more than the King St Location.

3.5 star rating
Jenna Lynn August 23, 2010
Esplanade Bier Markt Is Key

I always have a really goof time at Bier Markt. I do believe that the one on Esplanade is more fun than the one on King however. It is just a better vibe and better location for me. The people are great that typically go there. More mature crowds, not too sloppy. Drinks are a bit expensive but not unreasonable. If you want to a have a good night out, definitely consider this place!

3.5 star rating
Slash003 Mississauga August 20, 2010
Variety

If you like beer, the Bier Market is for you. Granted that the prices are typical Toronto prices, thus the average person should pre-drink before a night of fun here. The Bier Market has good service always has good live entertainment, and is generally a good spot to hang around.

3.5 star rating
Angus November 05, 2008
Great selection

It's a little pricey, but the selection of premium imported beer is second to none. Their mussels are rather fantastic as well. Go!

Editorial Reviews from the web
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Toronto.com
January 07, 2012

The Esplanade Bier Markt has over 100 brands of beer, from 24 countries. Add to that a brasserie-style menu that... more

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Toronto Life
January 07, 2012

Leave the office early to get a seat on the very desirable patio or mill about in the expansive indoor space, a... more

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NOW Magazine
November 02, 2011

2011 Winner: Best Beer Selection

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blogTO
April 23, 2011

The Bier Markt on the Esplanade is the original location of one of Toronto's favourite meet markets. There's plenty... more

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November 09, 2008

Beer connoisseurs liquor up at this lavish watering hole boasting a second new yet smaller location in the middle of all of those hip eateries on King. Difference is this one has a bit of more laid back vibe and no cover. Both venues have the same formula: encyclopaedic beer menus, a mix of high tops and booths and separate stage for live music (or cheesy cover band) on the weekend. Whatever,... more

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dine.TO
March 22, 2005

This is the kind of friendly restaurant where they’re as happy to see a dine-alone as they are to seat a table of... more

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English
3.5 star rating
July 11, 2019

Great selection of beers, which comes as no surprise considering the venue. Service was quite slow getting beverages; our food came before our beers did. I wouldn't suggest coming here in a rush but if you've got time it's a great place to enjoy a couple unique beers. I'd suggest getting the beer cheese and customizable social board (the house made kolbassa is very good!)

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3.5 star rating
July 05, 2019

As far as chains go, this place is probably top of the heap. There are several Bier Markt locations in Tornoto, but the Esplanade seems to be the largest. It even has a Goose Island microbrewery inside with its own small bar. Outside seating is available along the long strip of restaurants. Staff was very friendly. Food was average. A safe bet.

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3.5 star rating
June 23, 2019

If you're coming to this place, don't come for the food. If you're coming for the food, don't order the Fish and Frites. It costs $18 and I thought the chef ate my fries (see picture) not to mention they were stale. I'm pretty disappointed. I mean, how can you mess up fries? It's cheap and quick to make, why not make a fresh batch? The fish was mediocre at best... Thick batter.

Service was... more

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3.5 star rating
June 20, 2019

These people pay attention. Like night and day compared to the other locations
Good staff good service real customer attention. The other at Don Mills like they're doing you a favor. Come here leave happy

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3.5 star rating
March 31, 2019

I was very disappointed with my short experience at The Bier Markt. My friends and I visited on a Saturday night. It was admittedly very busy inside, but after having our ID checked, we were unsure of what to do. There is a front desk and there were two people behind it who definitely saw us; I believe one was probably working coat check and the other the host desk. They were talking, which is... more

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3.5 star rating
March 15, 2019

Can't comment on the food; we were never served.
At the door we were asked if we want to make reservations. I said no, but could we come in now to eat. The hostess seemed to have never been asked this question. She found us a table but said we would need to be gone in 75min...which was fine because we only had 45min. We waited for at least 12 min...NO ONE CAME TO TAKE OUR ORDER. We left and... more

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3.5 star rating
March 01, 2019

Nice place for beers and some food. I was pleasantly surprised that they had Schnitzel on the menu. Ordered a few draft beers and the pork schnitzel. For a European deprived from some of the local European countries' food specialities it was fun to eat a German schnitzel again.

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3.5 star rating
February 23, 2019

I sat and waited at the bar for 10 minutes and kept getting walked past. Would not recommend if you want service
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I go in and the hostess is on the phone taking names for a table. Once she's done I tell her its just me and I am fine with bar. She says well if you can find a seat its first come first serve... I'm like ok. Where is it? she huffs and points around... more

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3.5 star rating
February 04, 2019

Colleagues voted to visit the Bier Market for after dinner drinks. Not a big fan of beer myself but their selection of Toronto local craft beers and imported are pretty impressive. This Esplanade location have redone the interior compared to the last time I was here (2 years back). Getting seated took no time but its hard to get attention of your server after being seated if the place is busy.... more

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3.5 star rating
December 01, 2018

Came in Saturday night and our server Alexa was great! She recommended I try Delirium and me and my boyfriend loved it! She was so personable and gave us great recommendations. I'll definitely be back for the awesome food, beer selection and service!

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3.5 star rating
October 20, 2018

Awesome place!! Great service & great food!! Super friendly & fun vibe. Came across this place by chance after leaving the pub next door due to its rude service.
Glad we did! Our server Brandon was the best!!! Definitely made our dinner that much more enjoyable
Check this place out! Plus they have a ton of different beers! Pretzel was so good; the best I've ever had.

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3.5 star rating
August 26, 2018

Bier Markt is always my go to when I want a night out on a Friday or Saturday. I love that I can dance the night away with a live band, and it doesn't require me to get all dressed up, put on heels, fight off crowded, sweaty venues and creepy guys (yes, especially that). The beer list is extensive and something that all beer lovers seem to love. However, in all honesty, I usually just end up... more

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3.5 star rating
August 19, 2018

Came here to find dessert late night. Sat outside no problem, but service room forever. FOREVER.. got beer... then fries... then had to wait for bill. Ruined entire experience. Service sucks.

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3.5 star rating
July 18, 2018

It was a workday lunch, with 8 of us during our lunch break and all I can say is that the service is really poor, and it wasn't even a busy day. The waitress took her time to get to us, and then disappeared. We placed our orders, and the food was served within a reasonable amount of time - there were no silverware or napkins on the table though. Again we had to wait for them to bring the... more

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3.5 star rating
July 18, 2018

Visited the bier Markt on Tuesday 17 2018.
The beers were great which was really appreciated on a hot summer day.
we ordered 2 apps, the calamari for $15. Was ok not a huge portion considering the price! The second one was the bier battered onion rings at $8 and they horrible. I joined the party after the apps arrived otherwise I would have asked for it to be returned and replaced by something... more

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3.5 star rating
July 10, 2018

The staff has been excellent. But a little disappointed in management. I'm visiting from DC just trying to watch the game but I can tell your staff needs help. Why would they understaff or not at least support.... the crew here has been nothing but great, always a smile on their face despite the fact

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3.5 star rating
May 29, 2018

I don't don't to give this place 3 stars because o really did like it... but it is a 3 star place. I sat outside on a beautiful day and they sat me at a lovely booth in the shade even though I was just one person. The server was very attentive and we even had a great girly conversation at the end. I loved the food options too. The share board had so many options! Most of which you don't... more

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3.5 star rating
May 27, 2018

Hoped to get lucky for a table on a Saturday night and got there. They managed to squeak a table of 2 in at around 7pm. They do take reservations as I spied some tables with reserved signs and saw a back room had been cordoned off via a curtain for a party.

There's a huge beer selection and we were lucky enough to be seated by the wall of beer in the back that is impressive to look at. Don't... more

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3.5 star rating
May 09, 2018

Obviously good beer selection and tons of seating. I'd make a reservation if it's on a weekend or the night of a sporting event.

If you're going to order a cocktail at a beer restaurant, make it a simple one. They do have a full bar, but may not have all the ingredients to make your fancy cocktail. It seemed to take forever when my friend ordered a Cosmo or don't bring a friend that drinks... more

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3.5 star rating
April 30, 2018

If you didn't know beer before, you will after a visit here. The staff are very knowledgeable so do not hesitate to ask about their extensive drink options and find that perfect pairing for your meal or taste preference. I had the pleasure of trying out a delightful peach cider, but even that could not hold a candle to the schnitzel. You must order schnitzel when you're here, it'll be served to... more

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3.5 star rating
April 25, 2018

One of the worst dining experiences I've had to date:

1. I reserved a table for 8 people and a waitress came to take out orders. I was halfway through stating my order when the waitress just randomly walked away. It took me 20 mins to wave her down and tell her that I didn't finish my order. She didn't even apologize. As a result, I got my food at least 30 mins after everyone else and this in... more

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3.5 star rating
March 15, 2018

The food is mediocre. It lacks flavour and is nothing special. The service was slow and was charged 18% automatically despite the lack of service. The waitress was clearly overwhelmed and we spent most of our time looking for her to ask for basic things like another drink or ketchup. They either need to hire more competent staff or just more servers who can keep up with the demand. There are... more

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3.5 star rating
February 24, 2018

If you're looking for some good beer, decent eats, spotty service and just the right amount of sleaze, this is your joint right here.

I must admit that there are plenty of great restaurants in the St. Lawrence Market area that I could (and should) be visiting, but my friends and I have instead made this one of our preferred destinations. For a Cara-owned operation, this Bier Markt is on the... more

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3.5 star rating
February 21, 2018

Go to beer here is the peche Mel and it was delicious as usual. If you are feeling hungry the poutine is to die for, there's something about the gravy that made it so unique. Service was excellent despite how busy it was on a Thursday night. Will definitely come back

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3.5 star rating
February 11, 2018

Super short and sweet!...

I came here just for a quick drink to kill time before going to dinner in the area. I went straight to the bar and wanted to try something new so the bartender recommended the Palm Speciale Belge, she gave me a little taste to see if I liked it. It was perfect for what I was feeling that night! She was very friendly and clearly knows her beers!

Now I can add a new... more

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3.5 star rating
January 30, 2018

I was invited here with a group that has reserved a section of the bar so we were seated promptly. The decor here is open concept and downtown chic but pretty comfortable. Our waiter for the evening was fabulous and attentive. The selection of beers was outstanding and our waiter was a great guide. All around, the food was quite good. I had the duck wings and they were outstanding. I have to... more

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3.5 star rating
December 22, 2017

My boyfriend and I went to see the Raptors
game at the ACC and we parked at the Esplanade area. There's a bunch of restaurants along this area. In the summertime this area is a great place with lots of patio options. We decided to go to The Bier Marker because their menu looked interesting. The place was packed with a lot of people since it's Saturday and also maybe some of the people came from... more

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3.5 star rating
December 18, 2017

Very disappointing in every aspect. Starting with it taking a considerable amount of time to get service. Ordered drinks and that took longer than it should.

Two of us ordered fish and chips. Overdone and an incredibly small amount of fries. When do you ever have too few fries?

No salt and pepper on the table. Amazing how long it took to get the get a waiters attention to get some.
... more

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3.5 star rating
December 17, 2017

Is writing a review for The Bier Markt a bit like setting the bar too low?

When I first arrived at this fine establishment years ago, it was a work function. I was impressed by the cavernous hall at the end leading to the small stage. The rest of my work mates were at home. I was woefully self-aware.

Fast forward to last summer. The most recent time I was here.

The patio has undergone an... more

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3.5 star rating
December 13, 2017

My most recent visit really soured me on this location.

We arrived to 7 staff at the entrance who were lost in something on a paper at the entrance. Our group of 4 waited ignored for ten minutes and finally interrupted them to see if we should keep waiting. They told us to seat ourselves. We did, only to be scolded for seating ourselves by another server. A manager had to be found to see if we... more

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3.5 star rating
November 09, 2017

Had the duck wings (drumlettes) which were amazing. Goose Island is prominently featured but there are other brews as well. The place had been renovated inside and was closed for quite a while. What's old is now new. Service was only so so, otherwise a good time.

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3.5 star rating
October 10, 2017

Newly renovated place and it looks beautiful. Would have wanted to give it a 4 but it was at best a 3.5 due to the food. Staff was supper friendly but disorganized had three different waitresses asking if we had being helped. I ordered the Mussels Provençal for starter and the Schnitzel with spatzle, potatoes and lemon caper sauce. The mussels were dry and lacked flavour and the pork schnitzel... more

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3.5 star rating
September 28, 2017

I use to come here all the time for dinner/ dancing. Came tonight and the service was horrible. I had to go ask the hostess to get our server to greet us because we had waited 15 mins and no service. We tried the menu and its not as good as the original. Onion rings were extremely greasy and gross. The slider was good . They didn't have my raspberry mojito that I would have normally got before... more

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3.5 star rating
September 26, 2017

What a disappointment! This place used to be awesome. Great food, good drinks super fun vibe. NOW it is swiss chalet with taps. Boo. What a fail. Their French fries alone before were worth the trip. Fresh crisp with mayo that was so good I wanted to eat it all by itself. We ordered fries and fondue tonight, previously two of their best dishes. We had to send both back. Cara foods (Harvey's,... more

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3.5 star rating
September 16, 2017

Excellent beer selection. Decent food. Atrocious service. I went with a couple friends. Over the course of 3 hours, there were numerous instances where we sat with empty beer glasses - sometimes for 10 or 15 minutes. The food service was equally slow. When it arrived the food was ok.

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3.5 star rating
August 30, 2017

Nothing to write home about. The service was slow. Our fries never came. Avoid the scallop ceviche. It was absolutely swimming in a mayo dressing. According to the waitress this was 'standard' but I've never had ceviche so thoroughly drenched in sauce. The salmon pastrami was fine, but would've been nice to have known it would come covered in mustard (not indicated on the menu).

In all,... more

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3.5 star rating
August 18, 2017

Came here with the girls for dinner and a fun night out. Service was super slow.. We ordered a few drinks and the server completely forgot to put the order in. We waited for 30 minutes before we could flag her down again and asked her about where the drinks were. We ended up just telling her to cancel the drinks and bring the bill. That ended up taking ANOTHER 20 minutes.

We asked her to split... more

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3.5 star rating
January 03, 2016

The beer selection is fantastic but somewhat repetitive. The place is somewhat pricey, even by Toronto standards. We had a waitress that was in training so the service was slow and fair at best. The food was just OK. Many better places to go in the area.

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3.5 star rating
July 16, 2015

Went during Lunch on a Friday. Not very crowed inside more sitting outside Good large beer list. beer prices were a bit high. Almost like you were at the Ballpark. Food was expensive. I order 2 beers and 10 wings and FF the bill was 43 dollars with out the tip. Think that was the most expensive lunch i ever had. But overall i would come back if i return to visit Toronto again.

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3.5 star rating
November 21, 2014

Went in a few weeks ago with a friend I'd hadn't seen in almost a year. Pretty quiet on a Tuesday evening around 6pm. beer selection was very impressive, Belgians, American craft (Goose Island and Rogue anyone) and plenty of Canadian Micros on tap. Over 150 different bottles with many styles represented in some way or another.
Started with a Red Racer Pale Ale while my buddy got the same.... more

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always good
April 06, 2014

love this place, always a great selection of beer with a good menu. many options and just the right amount of everything - service is good, food portions are great sizes and the music is never too loud. sometimes difficult to get into, depending on the night.

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Overpriced, bad service, horrible greasy food
March 22, 2014

Biermarkt has a big patio and a huge selection of European beers, but that's about the only thing to recommend it. It's the worst pub I've ever tried in the St. Lawrence Market area. I'll never go there again.

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Awesome Oysters for $1
March 11, 2014

Came in on Thursday and they got a $1 oyster deal, I had about 25 of them. Server was cool too. Good atmosphere in the bar.

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Vagabonds On Skid Row
March 10, 2014

Never have I been to a bar where I had to keep my winter jacket on. I was sweating profusely, I could feel the drops of sweat running down my legs. Half the people in here had their jackets on! This place looked like skid row!
The bartender was a complete goof, he ignored my buddies and I for 15... more

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3.5 star rating
A fondue and beer extravaganza
February 28, 2014

My wife and I took advantage of a special American Express offer which provided for a four course fondue meal with paired beer selections. It sounded like a fabulous way to experience Bier Markt.
Dinner started with a cheese fondue which was large enough to feed an entire family. The cheese was a little too runny for our liking (we... more

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3.5 star rating
Yum
February 27, 2014

We shared apps and each had a cider. So good. Fast attentive service. Wonderful end to a day in the city. Smores waffles are ao worth it. Will go back.

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3.5 star rating
Yes, they have strawberry beer that taste like cream soda
February 20, 2014

The beer choices are overwhelming. The cool thing about this place is that on the menu, there are 3 different beer suggestions that pair with each meal choice, so you can't go wrong. The Kobe burger and steaks are simply seasoned and perfectly grilled, tasty.

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3.5 star rating
Friendly staff, great beers - and a stunning breakfast
January 25, 2014

We visited to celebrate our anniversary. This was an early afternoon visit and we ordered from the breakfast menu.
The steak and eggs were well presented and prepared. The fries look home cut and were delicious. My wife had sausage and bacon, and the bacon was very tasty.
We washed this down with a few pints of lager and some... more

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3.5 star rating
If you like beer yes .. for anything else so so
January 06, 2014

Went with girlfriends, I don't drink beer. We went hoping to listen to band and have some good appetizers. The Poutine was good - corned beef on top of poutine but it was only warm.. my friend had the mussels.. they were ok.... all in all just ok. Crowd as the night went on was young - so not the... more

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3.5 star rating
Awesome fries. Lunch
January 03, 2014

Great place to pop into on your way back from St Laurence market. We just had fries with the kids. They loved it. Stay for a nice drink. Awesome beer list. They do need to get Strongbow listed.

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3.5 star rating
Good beer - full of 905ers
January 02, 2014

The Bier Market has a great beer list, I will give them that. Reasonable prices for beers, food is a bit overpriced. At night this location becomes packed with people from the suburbs around Toronto. I generally stay away as there are much better options in the neighborhood - "C'est What" for example.

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3.5 star rating
Average food paired with a great beer menu
December 31, 2013

Recently went with a group of friends for dinner & beer. Service was very slow despite an empty restaurant. Seems the server couldn't coordinate bringing more than one plate out at a time. By the time the last plate was served the first person served had cold food ( there was only 4 of us).
Would definitely go again to... more

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Gastro World
December 20, 2013

My main of grilled Atlantic salmon ($19) was pleasantly delicious. Cooked perfectly to a medium doneness the fish... more

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3.5 star rating
Good food and solid beer selection
December 12, 2013

Let me preface this review by saying that it would have been 2 stars if it weren't for some excellent staff who managed to redeem their colleague's early debacle.
Visiting alone for business, I ordered the breakfast poutine with a pint of IPA, I asked for a Canadian brand I'd never tried, the name escapes me. The waitress proceeded to... more

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3.5 star rating
got worse with time
December 11, 2013

I have been frequenting this place for a few years. It does have the great beer selection, if you are looking for something unique, non LCBO style. Unfortunately last few times were dissapointing. Went with my colleague out for after-work drinks. The waiter happened to be new, but would not say it, so after a few "We dont carry that"... more

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3.5 star rating
Decent, but LOUD
November 15, 2013

Took a group of my wife's students here after a conference on 11/15. This place boasts an impressive draft/bottle list, though they could do a better job updating it. It took four tries for me to find a bottle from the list that they actually had, and others in our party had similar experiences. No complaints about the food or... more

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3.5 star rating
Amazing every time
October 20, 2013

My wife and I went out with my parents and when another restaurant had a 40 min wait, I ran over to see if they could squeeze us in! And most certainly they did!
The wonderful ladies took care of us no problem, the servers came and were really good making sure my parents were well informed.
The food came... more

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Mobile review
October 17, 2013

Went in before a event for some dinner downtown. Was thoroughly amazed with the food and service. Not to mention there beer selection. Even ended up back there the same night. Had a amazing fondue and charcuterie to start. Great portion of lovely charcuterie and really tasty fondue. Loved it.

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3.5 star rating
great food, great beer menu
October 11, 2013

Ate here for lunch one day - had the croque monsiour. So buttery, so cheezy - so deliciious. Since we were working, had to come back at night for dinner so I could try their beer offering. Ended up having the Bones - very good local beer. So good in fact that I had a couple more (LOL) and did... more

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Fiona Man
September 26, 2013

I absolutely am a fan of Bier Markt. I’ve been to the Esplanade and King West locations many times for birthdays or... more

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3.5 star rating
Great bier market
September 05, 2013

We where here last week and what a great place for a beer the selection was huge
the staff where helpful and service was quick they had a band on while we where there and
it soon got busy.We sat outside and just watched the world go by

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Mobile review
September 02, 2013

I will say that the beer selection is great but the prices for some of them seem a little excessive. Westvleteren 12 is considered to be the best beer in the world and is almost 50 bucks for a bottle. Sin and redemption has it at 22 bucks per bottle. The food I have not tried but if it is typical pub fare in Toronto then it's probably just ok. Always wanted to try this place and it was ok.

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3.5 star rating
Great stop for a city beer tour
September 02, 2013

This is a great location for people watching along the esplanade. Service is quick, friendly and knowledgeable about the beer selection. My husband and I both tried the beer flight (tasting menu) and they didn't really have a pre-packaged selection that suited my husbands tastes so the server was fantastic about putting one together for him based on what he... more

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Mobile review
August 22, 2013

Horrible restaurant system and hostesses. You have to sit around a bar forever waiting for a small number to appear-makes you feel like your at a deli counter instead of a real restaurant. Expect to wait for everything and to find argumentative staff who always want to prove a point instead of just admitting their errors. I literally sat at the bar for 45 minutes and once I informed them of my... more

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3.5 star rating
Unpleasant and unobservant servers
August 12, 2013

About 7 so us went over on a Friday a couple weeks ago and the waitresses were very...snobby is an understatement. We felt as though we were bothering them whenever we ordered something, they were constantly in groups talking and not attending guest. They weren't smiling or pleasant in any shape or form. I get serving is very stressful and... more

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3.5 star rating
Great service, good patio for people watching, good food
August 05, 2013

Came across this pub between the St Lawrence Market and the Distillery. Great patio, Mussels were very good. Friends said their meal was great as well. TONS of beer to choose from. I dont drink beer so I had one of the best Ceasar's Ive ever had. Danna was fantastic and we told bother she and Richard the manager as... more

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3.5 star rating
Great Food, OK Service, Poor Hygeine
August 04, 2013

I worked here for over a year when they first opened and did like the food, so I went back with a friend after living in BC for 5 years.
We sat on the patio and ordered drinks, the poutine with smoked meat, and capon wings. Service was well informed and friendly - not fake. The waiter did forget to... more

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Great Beer - Poor Food Choices
July 23, 2013

The Bier Markt definitely tries to replicate the "German-style beer hall" type atmosphere and they for sure have loads of selection to choose from. However, the food options are few and far between.

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3.5 star rating
Amazing beer, lousy service
July 20, 2013

We had a group of about twenty or so to this place recently. As always, we enjoyed the incredible selection of beer, but found the service, slow and at times, rude! Everyone goes to the bar to relax, unwind and have a good time- but we felt like we were an inconvenience! Drinks were slow and the music wasn't the... more

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Local Bar
July 08, 2013

I live in the neighbourhood and have been coming here since I moved to Toronto. Thursday nights are my favourite. This past week, the band that played was great. The vibe is always good, and the crowd perfect. My only complaint is that Dekonick is no longer on tap! Other than that, I love this place!

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Great Selection of Beers
July 08, 2013

I cannot believe the selection of Trappist beers that this place has. I normally stick to the Chimay's. The server encouraged me to try the Westveelrten 12, the story behind it is very interesting. If one is looking for great service, educated staff and a vast selection of beer, this is the place to go.

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3.5 star rating
Very large selection of beers on tap
July 06, 2013

I have been several times at this Bier Markt location over the last few years. The selection/number of beers both on tap and in bottles is impressive. There is only one other place I've been in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that has a larger and more varied selection of beers on tap. The service is in most cases friendly,... more

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3.5 star rating
Slowest Service Ever
July 04, 2013

I went to this location last night with a friend for drinks and dinner. The service was so slow, it took us about 20 minutes to get a drink each time, and that was only because we flagged our server down. Even when we were ready to leave it took us another 20mins for her to bring the bill. It... more

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3.5 star rating
two days in a row - enjoyed both
June 30, 2013

first experienced Bier Markt, taking a dear friend out for drinks in advance of his imminent wedding. And then the next day, experienced it again for Father's day with my wife and (adult) kids. Really appreciated the extensive choice of beers and the suggested pairings with food choices.

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3.5 star rating
Will Return
June 19, 2013

First of all, this place is a MUST GO if you're in Toronto. The beer menu alone is fantastic and the servers/bartenders know so much about it. I never thought of pairing beer and food before! It seemed obvious after a while, but I've honestly never seen this much of a variety before. The menu is slightly pricey (beer and... more

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3.5 star rating
We go every year
June 19, 2013

Every year when we go to Toronto we hit up the Bier Market. Good selection of beers, good vibe, good location and more fun the later it gets. The food isn't much to get excited about but it is pretty par for bar food. We've had great service and bad service; that's the industry. Definitely worth stopping in for a... more

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3.5 star rating
Bad food and service
June 15, 2013

The place is ok if you only go for beers. The food is below average and definitely not worth the money. If you really need to eat in this restaurant go for the fries. Service is pretty lousy too, we had to wait a long time for the waitress to take our order and to get new drinks or other... more

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3.5 star rating
Converted to Beer
June 01, 2013

A friend took me to the BierMkt on the Esplanade in Toronto. I hate beer but it was the friendship more than the place that mattered so I went. Wow, it's an amazing place with over 150 beers from one 50 countries and if you hate beer - this is the place that will convert you! The grapefruit beer is... more

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3.5 star rating
Horrible Service @ Sherway Location
May 31, 2013

A group of us planned to get together after work to catch up at the Bier Markt. After having called to make a reservation, we were told that they don't take any after 5:00. We arrived at 7:30 and were told that we would have to wait 45 minutes for a table. 45 minutes came and went. After asking three... more

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3.5 star rating
Good for after work or before a game at the ACC
May 30, 2013

I was most recently at the Bier Markt a few weeks ago (before a Leafs game).
My guest and I each ordered flammekuechs, which are flat breads. My guest had the smoked chicken (which he said was good) and I had the shrimp and sausage which was OK (shrimp was chopped up and barely recognizable - at first I thought... more

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kiki's B.F.F
May 28, 2013

I was invited to The Bier Markt ( @BierMarktEsplan )  #BeautifulBier event a few weeks ago to sample their... more

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3.5 star rating
More than just beer
May 28, 2013

Compared to other pricier joints, I’ve always found the food consistent here, and it’s definitely a favourite spot.

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3.5 star rating
Waitresses kick patrons
May 13, 2013

I have witnessed others and have myself been kicked by waitresses as they move through the crowd with their tray of drinks. They whisper to get out of the way and fire a kick after obviously no response due to loud music - not cool. Place is also a bit pricey but has a decent live band and a good... more

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3.5 star rating
Horrible food, horrible service, horrible restaurant
May 11, 2013

The Bier Markt was by far the WORST restaurant i ever encountered. First off, the employees were not friendly at all, especially JOHN (tall Caucasian guy with glasses). He was very rude to us and talked with an attitude. We had a set menu due to having a large party of 20. The appetizer choices were either soup or salad.... more

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3.5 star rating
Off the hook
May 05, 2013

Totally the place to be! Amazing selection of beer and the food is outstanding! Get ready to get your dance on after or just people watch, usually have a live band and gets wild.
I enjoy the patio mostly chilling, crushing beers and eating great food.

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3.5 star rating
Actually I was at the Don Mills location but it's not listed on here
May 05, 2013

We actually tried to get into Joey's patio and came here for a drink.
The waitress was not pushing the food on us.
After sitting here for about an hour and no shot at Joey's we decided why not stay at this patio and eat here.
I was not disappointed.
I ordered the salmon and it was very good. My... more

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3.5 star rating
Good food
May 04, 2013

Had a great night when I eventually got in. Obviously very popular! Had the beef with salad very tasty, and they were able to provide horseradish which was a bonus. Other people's food looked great too, especially the schnitzels! Recommended.

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The Purple Spatula
May 04, 2013

The best way to describe the interior is a posh pub. There are more than 100 different kinds of beer from all around... more

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3.5 star rating
If you're in the neighbourhood, it's a safe bet to try
April 30, 2013

This operation; one of many in a chain restaurant enterprise is good. Food and service can be inconsistent. Great international beer selection. Really casual pub ambience.

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Mobile review
April 26, 2013

8 chicken wings for $16. Stop, you're spoiling me.

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3.5 star rating
A fun place any day/ night of the week
April 22, 2013

Great atmosphere. Good beer choices. Live band is always fun. A great time both going with friend or your significant other. Mini burgers are a must to try. Service is ok keep in mind the place is always busy. Much better than the king street location.

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Good beer menu
April 10, 2013

Well, the beer menu is great, for sure. however I needed some appetizer to go with the beer. I had mini salmon burgers and it was really disappointing. It was tasteless and a somewhat cold. I didn't go there for the food anyways. Beer menu is great!

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3.5 star rating
I'm gonna go for a third time
April 09, 2013

I really liked this place. It's a good size and the live music is always nice. The food and the portion size is a good deal, at least I think so. I've been very satisfied for the two times I've gone. The first time was for the ' Winterlicious' festival in January and it was great and the second time... more

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3.5 star rating
Beer Drinkers will love it
April 07, 2013

Classic and chick restaurant with black and red theme.
It's beer menu is full of different types pf Beer from all around the world even they have non alcoholic Beers for the people who are not drinking alcohol.
Perfect appetizer and great main courses (Vienna schnitzel ).
And finally spectacular dessert menu they have deserve it to go and have... more

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3.5 star rating
Overpriced and over-hyped bar
April 02, 2013

This place is seriously over-hyped. I don't understand why a bar needs a bouncer to keep people outside when the place is empty. Also why would someone pay so much money for a beer they could buy at the LCBO without being bullied by abnoctious bouncers and cranky staff.
I love beer variety but not that much.

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Mobile review
April 02, 2013

Double yuck! Wife ordered the salmon and it came very under cooked, returned with another also undercooked, returned with a third one and too hungry to send it back again...ate the bread and left. Order beer and go somewhere else for dinner.

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3.5 star rating
Pathetic customer service/ rude
March 31, 2013

-lack pf customer service
Rude personnel
Bartenders ignored me while i waited for my bill
Hostess rudely evicted myself and friend from a table that appeared available
Management needs to get some good staff

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3.5 star rating
Great Steak & Amazing Cheese Fondue & Beer
March 18, 2013

First time here, so we went with the server's suggestions for beer and the main course - german dunkel with a medium rare steak and scallop special ... but you must try the cheese fondue starter ... amazing.

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3.5 star rating
Not Bad
March 16, 2013

The bar has a really good selection of beers but unfortunately not much more to offer. The food was fairly average and service not up to much at all (the bar was relatively quiet when we visited and despite a number of staff working they crammed everyone into a tiny corner rather than give people a bit of space). I... more

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3.5 star rating
Average
March 13, 2013

I have to say not to often I write a review where I'm not really that impressed...I ordered a Czech beer and about 1/4 of the way done I realized a nice chip was out of the glass...I walked up to our server pointed it out and she took the glass and ssid she be right back. ..I was surprised... more

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3.5 star rating
Stylish
March 13, 2013

There is beer...what more is there to say other than this place is beer heaven! Not a traditional looking pub but very modern and sleek!

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3.5 star rating
Beer was good, everything else was terrible
March 11, 2013

To start when I walked in this place all I could smell was puke - it smelt like someone had just been sick in this place. When we were greeted by a server she told us to sit wherever we'd like so we walked around until we couldn't smell puke and grabbed a table.
Our server was quick to bring... more

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3.5 star rating
Went for a birthday
February 26, 2013

Absolutely packed! Live band was good and not too loud or in your face. It was a little hard to talk to everyone in a jammed setting. I got in within 10 min of being in the line; my boyfriend arrived about 30-45 min after I did and got stuck in a line that took another 45 min just to... more

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Foodie Escapades with KN!
January 26, 2013

So we headed over to Bier Markt near Union Station for some biers!! (We walked through the PATH without getting lost!... more

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Pretentious.
December 28, 2012

Not impressed with this place at all. From the attitude of the staff to the lack of hospitality. I was further irritated when i ordered the "22 oz" Beck's draft from the overhead menu only to be served a pint which is, of course, 16 ounces. Then when I brought it to the bartenders attention, she got all defensive and acted like I was being a cheapskate! Completely unprofessional in my opinion.... more

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3.5 star rating
July 04, 2012

I've visited this bar several times and it's one of my favourites. Really great chilled-out atmosphere, a large selection of drinks (especially beers, surprise!). There's outdoor seating on the street too, which is awesome in the Summer.

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Mobile review
October 04, 2011

Great for beer. But, poor food and spotty service can ruin the experience

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Mobile review
September 23, 2011

The beer was good. But the food was overpriced and bland. The poutine was terrible. Soupy, and not enough cheese. Potatoes served with schnitzel was undercooked, and lacked seasoning. Schnitzel was dry bland and overcooked.

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3.5 star rating
September 13, 2011

Walked in on a recommendation by a waitress at another beer site in Toronto, and I was not disappointed by the selection. Heavy emphasis on European brews, which usually means "hard to pick anything over the Belgians" for me, and that's what I did. Got an Urthel Hop It on tap, then the honorary Belgian, Netherlands' Trappist Konigshoeven Quad. We met a terrific girl named Sue who introduced us... more

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3.5 star rating
July 18, 2011

Went here for a friends bday dinner on a friday night...
Atmosphere when we first got there was dead...we were there initially at 8 on a friday and the place was mostly empty...however, over the course of the next hour or so...that changed...was not overly crowded but all tables were filled, as was all stools and people were standing around the bar...we were seated at a large table kinda in... more

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3.5 star rating
March 27, 2011

One of many beer haunts in Toronto I was hoping to explore in the coming months. A chance trip to T.O. this weekend gave me the opportunity to check the place out, and generally speaking I was happy with the experience, but with some strong reservations.
The bar was easy to find, and there is ample parking in adjacent lots nearby. Though it was dinnertime on a Sunday, the place was relatively... more

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beer and mussels. good stuff
March 22, 2011

Whenever I'm in Toronto, I make a point to stop here. It's the must-do on my list.

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3.5 star rating
February 27, 2011

I have visited this place a bunch of times over the years.
The tap selection is abundant but the amount dedicated to craft beer is lacking. There are a lot of different macros available as well as a few rarer European macros (often a special beer of the month type deal) and a decent selection of good Belgian Ales on tap as well. You'll find a handfull of craft beer on tap here aside from the... more

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Better for drinks than food
January 25, 2011

The food here is ok, but better to come here for late-night/after work drinks than to actually come for the food.

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Beer is good, food isn't worth it
May 02, 2010

Great place for a beer with a bunch of people (although it can be too loud to talk). Food isn't worth the price they charge.

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Amazing Beer!
April 27, 2010

The food at the Bier Markt is really overpriced, so I wouldn't go there for dinner. As far as beer goes, AMAZING! Huge selection for all you beer drinkers that think Canadian and Bud are basically bottled p@!s water. So many great imports. Good live music on Fri and Sat too. No cover, but the line gets long early

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3.5 star rating
February 25, 2010

I live across the street from this place and I've only been once in the last year, which should tell you something. The beer list has some ok international selections, but most of it is filler (how many different European lagers do you need?). I've had bad experiences with beer too, either from them not cleaning out their tap lines or the kegs not rotating often enough. First time I had... more

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Mobile review
December 17, 2009

Had a meal there last night food was fantastic and the service was great the management came to our table twice (two different managers) to check on us and our meal. The whole atmosphere was lively & professional the room was packed we will definitely return to try out more of the menu Great beer

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3.5 star rating
December 14, 2009

A cool upscale-like cellar atmosphere. It is completely different when not on a Thursday to Saturday night. Those weekend nights turn the place into a party bar with live entertainment that can be fun if you are in that mood.
Very good selection of beers from around the world but I've sometimes had trouble getting the "best-of-the-best" beers.
A limited but interesting food menu of good... more

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3.5 star rating
June 15, 2008

Popped in to get a nice refreshing beer after completing a charity run nearby. Bagged a spot on the huge patio at the front and soaked in the nice weather. This place has a lot going for it - the patio is one of the better ones in the city, and the inside is cavernous yet classy, like some sort of fancy German beer hall. I highly recommend coming here when its not busy unless you want to be... more

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3.5 star rating
January 13, 2008

Had a chance to stop by this place this weekend on a trip to Toronto. The inside is warm, cozy, dark and elegant. I gave it an average rating because at about 9:15 a security guard told me that we were going to have to get up soon. The stools were going to be removed to prepare for "the crowd". Hmmm... alright?
20 minutes later:
The place is full of club-ish douchebags.
People making mixed... more

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3.5 star rating
December 16, 2007

I had a whirlwind tour of Toronto Saturday. Esplanade Bier Market was our starting point. We sat at the bar and were handed beer menus, and proceeded from there.
I'd consider this an upscale bar/restaurant. Curves seemed to be the architectural theme. Very few straight lines. There are a couple televisions on the back wall, showing the Leafs/Habs game during my visit. The volume level was... more

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3.5 star rating
August 10, 2007

I visited this establishment for the first time on August 10, 2007 (Day 1 of Toronto's Festival of Beer). The beer menu is a fine book. It contained 129 beers from around the world of many different styles, heavy on the Belgians. The atmosphere is upscale casual on the inside, with an ample sized patio. The service was very good, no hovering, and knowledgeable about the product. The value was... more

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3.5 star rating
May 01, 2007

I like The Bier Market. It's a nice place to go to on a nice summer's afternoon. You can sit out on the patio and enjoy a good Beer. The place does get a bit too crowded for the staff to manage at times though. I personally would not go there in the evening , mainly because I just don't like over crowded places where you can't hear your friends. But a lot of people do like that ,obviously, or... more

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3.5 star rating
January 15, 2007

This place has a really good atmosphere but I think the key is to get here early unless you are hoping to visit a trendy nightclub. We arrived at about 8pm and bellied up but after sitting there for a while the place went from being a really nice bar with a great beer selection to a place to go and “be seen”. To the point where we were told that we had to give up our barstools because they... more

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3.5 star rating
January 08, 2007

Not sure if the change has been recent but I went there January 6th and it was full swing into being a technoclub.
There were quite a few beers on tap (maybe 15) but it was hard to tell because it was a crush of people inside, dark, hot and the music was thumping so loud that the barkeeps couldn't hear anything ordered (not that the barkeeps came by more than once in an hour to serve anyone).... more

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3.5 star rating
June 19, 2006

Located just around the corner from C'est What?, I almost missed this place entirely and would have surely regretted that. Although the atmosphere does seem just a little new, corporate and sometimes clubby, it's one superb beer bar and restaurant.
Large dining area with an outside patio and a bar area deeper within the building, quite spacious all around even when crowded. The menu is limited... more

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3.5 star rating
July 06, 2005

The inside of the establishment is quite large, with seating broken into 3 or 4 large sections. A huge bar runs the length of one wall and a full stage is present in the back. There is also a large patio in the front, often quite full during the warmer months. The beer selection seems to have suffered over the past year or so, with a heavier mix of macros on tap (Keith's, Sterling, etc.) as... more

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3.5 star rating
September 14, 2004

The beer market or whatever its called is a playground for yuppies and yuppies in training. Its way too dark and the music is obnoxious pop and technocrap played way too loud. The clientele tend to be snobby and shi shi or loud and jocky, quaffing stella, becks or if they are super adventurous, Kronenbourg. The gray (fake?) marble and black curtains that make up the decor makes this place feel... more

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3.5 star rating
September 09, 2004

Went on a Thursday night, with a live band and music that was way too loud. Lighting was too dim, and this was more of a club on this night than it was a beer bar. Wasn't at all the setting to enjoy some of the fine beers they offered.
Most of their stuff is available at the LCBO, but a good portion of their belgian selection is not. Selection at this time of year wasn't as good as I've seen... more

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3.5 star rating
December 18, 2003

Very expensive but worth it as a special treat. Very good place for a business party that you can write off owing to the large capacity. Much attention to service but the waiter/waitresses are really not knowledgeable about the beers. LIghting was not too dim. A small tasting session set two of us back $67 CDN ($50 USD) with a tip. We were able to get some brews we haven't seen elsewhere, so... more

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3.5 star rating
July 28, 2003

A nice place to go to grab a pretty good dinner and oggle the large beer list. They have a smallish yet very good food menu and a pretty large list that took some looking over to come to a decision. They offer samplers of their beers which (it being July) was Summer beer when I went.
I went twice this trip, the second was with a friend who is a fellow beer geek to finish the evening off. The... more

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3.5 star rating
June 20, 2003

It had been a few years since my last visit to the Bier market but seems as if things have changes somewhat.
On Friday eveing the after-work crowd is huge. The place is pretty much packed by 6pm. The tables are full and people are standing at the bar and everywhere in between. And it's loud.
On this particular day we stayed for dinner which was better than in the past. I had the schnitzel... more

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3.5 star rating
February 16, 2003

Possibly my first place to go where there was a dress code. The sign out front said no ratty jeans allowed, and I couldn't decide what mine were so, I took a chance and entered. This restaurant looked very flashy and up scale, in comparison to most bars I have been to. Overall I felt very comfortable for just wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans, this seemed like a dance club with louder... more

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3.5 star rating
December 01, 2002

I checked this place out during a short stay in Toronto and I must say I was most impressed. The beer selection seemed endless; it took me 20 minutes just to decide what to have first. I was extremely impressed by the extra step that the establishment took to serve each beer in it's own appropriate glassware. The servers could have been a little more knowledgeable about the beers they were... more

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French
3.5 star rating
March 15, 2004

fantastic desserts

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3.5 star rating
February 17, 2003

Excellent mussels and frites!!!!

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November 04, 2013

The Esplanade Bier Markt has more than 150 brands of beer, from 30 different countries. Add to that a brasserie-style menu that complements each beverage. Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or someone with a thirst to learn more about beer, the staff will guide you through this unique experience. It’s Nirvana for beer lovers and a toast to the world.

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August 19, 2013

The Bier Market offers these services: restaurant.

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February 25, 2013

Take a break from artery-congesting bar food at this European-style brasserie on the outskirts of Toronto's financial district. Infamous for their selection of more than 100 different brands of beer from 24 different countries, the Bier Markt serves cold brewskis with fine-dining flair, while the Belgian-inspired menu adds European panache to their continental cuisine of seafood and sausages.... more

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October 16, 2010

The Esplanade Bier Markt has more than 100 brands of beer, from 24 countries. Add to that a brasserie-style menu that complements each beverage. Whether you're a beer connoisseur, or someone with a thirst to learn more about beer, the staff will guide you through this unique experience. It's Nirvana for beer lovers and a toast to the world.

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