On my annual visit to Toronto for TIFF, my first question to my husband after booking our flight and accommodations is "when can we go to Bellwoods?"
We've been here three times now, all at different times and on different days. The most recent visit was a Thursday night and the place was packed! We were lucky enough to get the perfect table where we could hang out and get some beers and delicious snacks. The beer is always great and so is the food. On the most recent visit, we ordered the fries and rye berry salad. I have to say, the salads here are always so much better than they have a right to be. The ingredients are fresh and the combinations of flavors are creative and really tasty.
As much as I love the beer and food, I love the atmosphere even more. When the weather is nice, there's a cute patio area and huge garage doors that open to allow fresh air to come in. The bar itself is pretty small, although it does have quite a few seats. Luckily there are lots of tables and the wait staff regularly make their rounds, so once you're seated, if you find your glass empty, it won't be for long.
There's also a small retail space right next door where you can pick up merchandise printed with their super cute logos or some bottles to take home. Just writing this I'm already excited to go back next year!