5 Best Sports Bars in Toronto

It’s a wonderful time of year to be a sports fan in Toronto. The Maple Leafs are battling for the Atlantic Division. The puck is dropping for the 2022 World Junior Championship. The Raptors are…well, let’s move on. With no food or drinks being served at sporting events, maybe you’re looking for a sports bar to catch all the action. We have you covered. 

What you’ll find below are sports bars that bring something different to the table in one capacity or another, whether it’s because of their food, brews, or atmosphere. What you won’t find are any big-name chain restaurants, as COVID has ravaged Toronto’s small businesses and it’s important to support those who have roots and ties to the city.

Here are the five best sports bars in Toronto.

Real Sports

15 York Street Unit A, Toronto, ON M5J 2Z2

Sports betting in Toronto is exploding in popularity and what better way to watch your wager than on a giant 2-story screen? Along with their massive 39-foot HD screen, you’ll also find another lengthy feature: a 100-foot bar. With other large-screen TVs scattered all over, you won’t miss out on anything. Their menu boasts sports bar classics but also has some signature items for the foodie in your group. How does a 50-day dry-aged ground brisket and chuck patty with bacon jam, cave-aged provolone, and truffle aioli sound? Meet the Real Sports Champ Burger. Real Sports is a great game day spot no matter the time of year.

The Right Wing Sports Pub

2497 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2H6

There’s no way you can have a list of sports bars without featuring a place heavy on chicken wings, which is what we have here. The Right Wing Sports Pub has 55 wing flavors to choose from as well as three different types of wings to slap your favorite flavor on. No sports bar is complete without a boatload of screens to watch, and they have you covered there with 30 widescreen TVs for all of the sports you can handle. They also have a downstairs game room with darts, a pool table, a soccer table, and ping pong.

Score on King

107 King Street E, Toronto, ON M5C 1G6

You don’t hold a 4-star Yelp! rating and 4.5 stars on Google (with over 700 reviews, by the way) by having a terrible sports bar. Score on King also lays claim to some of the wildest and most unique Caesar cocktails you’ll ever see. Thinking you might have put one of these together with a meal delivery kit you got during the pandemic last year? Not a chance. If clamato juice isn’t your thing, no worries. Score on King has over two dozen draft beers along with a fresh take on sports bar food favorites. There’s almost nothing better than drinking a cold adult beverage on a nice day while watching sports, and Score on King has an awesome side patio built just for that.

The Dock Ellis

1280 Dundas Street W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X7

Arcade games, shuffleboard, and naming your sports pub with a nod to a legendary MLB figure? That’s an easy way to make this list. (If you aren’t familiar with the Dock Ellis story, start here). The Dock Ellis features an open concept where you can watch the kitchen staff do their thing while the games are on. Featuring menu items from poutine, to nachos, to a pastrami trout sandwich, this is a place you have to swing by. They also took up donations for those who needed help in the Trinity Bellwoods encampments, showing their love for the people of Toronto.

King Taps

100 King Street W, Toronto, ON M5X 1A9

If you’re a craft beer lover, look no further. King Taps lives up to its name with over 50 taps, weekly rotating beers, and other beer specials. They also offer $5 beer specials on NFL Sundays with a chance to win a trip for two to the 2022 Super Bowl. If you wear an NFL jersey on Sundays, you can win other prizes as well. There’s something for everyone on the menu as well, ranging from pizza and steaks to healthy bowls and tacos. With two levels, outdoor patios, and live music, King Taps is a must-visit for sports fans.