I really love Bar Volo and I'm so sad it's soon to be another victim of Toronto's condo-mania. It breathes much needed life into the cultural wasteland that is Yonge St between Bloor and College. I thought that with the opening of Wickson Social and Holy Chuck they could start filling in the gap, but alas it wasn't to be.
Bar Volo is the original craft beer place in the city. It has a large number of rotating draft beers, plenty of bottles and upmarket, gastro pub style food. Think chaucuterie plates, gourmet grilled cheeses, pork belly etc.
The place is pretty cosy (read: small), particularly in winter when the patio is closed. It's dark inside and full of wood. It can also be pretty noisy when full, on Friday or Saturday nights. Thus I preference a midweek jaunt or Sunday afternoon patio sesh.
I've always had good experiences here. The staff are keen and very knowledgeable about their beer. They introduced me to Dieu Du Ciel Rosee d'Hibiscus and I'll never forget it.
Get in before September when they close for good.