I always enjoy my Bellwoods visits but it's mainly for the beer. If I had to rate the food on a standalone basis, then it's a 3. If I include the beer selection and atmosphere, then this place easily moves up to a 4. In terms of food, I've tried a few things now like the sausage, fries, and fried chicken and everything was adequate. This is not the best place for dinner but the menu options are good enough for nibblers as you work through the beer menu.
Now onto the important stuff...Beer! This place offers a very well though out beer list that zeroes in on quality. I think Bellwoods is a decent brewer and they always present some nice tap selections. I find their stouts/porters are pretty well done, but their IPAs and saisons are less consistent but never seem to be below average. I really do love their European and Quebec offerings. Some of them get pricey but it's great to find a place that offers some of the highest quality imports along side their own local brews. I've tried some European beers which I could not find anywhere else in the city so it's always nice to open up your "beer horizons". The list seems to keep changing in offerings but not in terms of breadth & quality, so keep up the good work!
As others have noted, this place can get very busy. I personally like coming here on the early side before dinner or on the late side and I usually get in. Regardless, this place is not to be missed by beer aficionados. It's not only one of the best beer bars in the city but it's surrounded by several great dining options in the area.