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| - This very cool brew pub on Ossington is the closest thing I've tried (so far) in Toronto to Montreal's Dieu de Ciel as far as a good beer-drinking selection and experience - though the two places couldn't be much different. In contrast to DDC's cozy little bar, Bellwoods is a big, open space with gleaming brewing equipment and white walls that only make the place look bigger and more open.
We were there on what had to be one of the last nights that the (white picket-fenced) patio was open, which left the brewpub open to the street, which created a neat atmosphere.
Although my favourite beer was the Muggleweisse, I also tried the Hellwoods, the Roman Candle and the Witchshark and enjoyed them all.
Although the food looked good, we had just come from dinner and did not order anything, but I approve of a menu that's so obviously aimed at snacking with drinks. Since I'm sure we'll be back for drinks we'll have to try the food in the future, at which point I'll be sure to include an update. In the meantime, definitely give this place a try.
NB: Bellwoods warrants a five-star review because it's obviously a place to go to have a few beers and maybe a snack, and it does that very well. If they were trying to run a restaurant I'm not sure they could pull off the fifth star (though they'd get a solid four that could easily be bumped up to five with an exceptional menu) but I approve of their specialization.
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