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Birreria Volo

Bar Snack bar Wine bar Beer hall

One of the Top rated Beer halls in Old Toronto


Address

612 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B4, Canada

Website

www.birreriavolo.com

Contact

+1 416-531-7373

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (844 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 2 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 2 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 2 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beer (23) spot (11) good (9) selection (8) patio (8) great (6) beers (6)
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  • 4/5 Khoi P. 10 months ago on Google • 663 reviews
    Intimate rustic spot for a vast selection of beer. There is seating outside in the front, inside and also outside in the back. Ordering is self-served at the bar once you are seated. The vibes are great —would recommend as a date spot or ideally for groups of 2-4.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Helen G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice spot for a night out with friends. Beers are pretty good, nice selection. Food it s mostly bread not really what i m looking for when i m having beers but thst s personal prefrence. Nice Little patio, narrow. It s pretty lean place, atmosphere is very nice kind like cool Tavern feeling. Staff is friendly, there is no table service for drinks and food though.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 maryam m. 1 year ago on Google • 108 reviews
    Blink and you might miss this awesome beer bar. What a vibe! It’s a long, narrow bar with tons of great beer options. The interior is red brick, wood and barrels. Moody and intimate. You can sit wherever. They’ve partnered with PG Clucks for food. I mean fried chicken and beer.. you can’t go wrong!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Art A (. 2 years ago on Google
    Happy to be back here and see them surviving the past year. As always a great couple of drinks on the front patio, quick snack, delightful chat with the staff. Please support our old watering holes, and keep the neighbourhood alive!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paulina N. 6 months ago on Google • 232 reviews
    I had a really nice and cozy evening at Birreria Volvo. Drinks were good, food was good and if you are a beer lover you will have a lot of choices ... Also, the music was amazing, my favorite. Very chill and relaxing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorenzo G. 6 years ago on Google • 196 reviews
    Small but superb spot to find craft beer you won't likely see anywhere else. The vibe is an older crowd of craft beer enthusiasts who have money to spend. I typically come here like twice a year when I'm yearning for sours.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan M. 5 years ago on Google • 189 reviews
    Such an amazing spot in Little Italy, it’s so quaint and I was living for the aesthetics of the whole place. We had a few small plates and some beers and cider here as a late afternoon stop - would recommend for any time of the day though. Definitely a perfect date spot! Their beer selection is some of the best in the city and a really interesting range of ciders as well. Beef carpaccio and muffaelata sandwich were to die for, kale Caesar needed a lil work. Make sure to to check out the back patio in season, it’s everything! 🍻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 debbie c. 1 year ago on Google • 54 reviews
    If you're looking for a unique beer experience, come to this place. It was so small that you might missed it along the road. Heated patio at the back. And the music was just right. Servers were also very friendly and helpful. First time to try the orange wine and I must say it is exceptional. Must try: Bianco (orange wine)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Georgia A. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome spot in Little Italy. Extensive beer selection for every taste. Great place in the summer to sit at the counter facing the sidewalk and people watch. Inside is very narrow so I prefer to sit outside
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 amatrice b. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere. Understaffed at the bar. The beer tasted hosed down. Overpriced with small glasses with an inch of foam on top. 50 gram supermarket bag chips sold as rustic chips $6😲. Wont go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Edward B. 6 months ago on Google
    Only place in Toronto that won't let you try the beers before deciding what you want. Craft beer is expensive and so pretty standard to have a taste before you commit. Tried to give me some very poor excuses why not, but I drink craft beer in many bars around the world and can count on one hand the bars that I've encountered having this policy. Lost a customer because of this.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justin W. 1 year ago on Google • 237 reviews
    Birreria Volo is a super cute spot on College with a fantastic beer selection. They also have a tasty food menu - I’d recommend the crostini and burrata. The survey was good. There is no table service, you need to go to the bar each time; however they do let you run a tab. Check it out!

  • 4/5 will k. 2 months ago on Google • 177 reviews New
    Amazing little theater called the Royal. Excellent performance is going on. The only thing that's a little off is that if you should know if you attend a performance here that the washrooms are on the upper level and are not really 2 accessible for mobility devices. Overall, clean staffest friendly. Really, really good.

  • 5/5 Riya R. 11 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Such a cute little quaint spot! Absolutely a hidden gem. They have so many varieties of beer on tap and wine options. Do yourself a favour and order fries, they were so good!

  • 5/5 Rana b. 2 years ago on Google
    Ok hands down the best chicken sandwich I had. The atmosphere and drinks also perfect. It was my first time there but I know I’ll be going back more. I ordered the classic but my friends who had the spicy one say its spicy spicy.

  • 4/5 Travis W. 1 year ago on Google
    With a cold day comes the need for a warm and cozy stop. If it has libations and great paired foods, you can't go wrong. If it's just some snackums or full on Sicilian style pizza, this regular goto joint on College street is the place to be. Since they are an importer their selection is nothing less than spectacular. Cantillon, Oxbow, 3F, Wood Brothers, Slake, Bellwoods, the list goes on with the breweries featured on their 24 tap rotating tap. They even brew in house at their other location. But make sure if you are going for the first time you follow these two things. 1. Know where you are going because don't blink or you will miss the place. It's seriously narrow and understated 2. Order from the menu using letters of the tap you want, not the name of the beer. They have so many it's just more kind to the bartender. 3(bonus). Order 1 of their pizzas. It's more of a focaccia topped with some seriously high quality stuff that'll make you smile from ear to ear.

  • 5/5 Vishnu R. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for the peche Mortel beer showcase, ended up trying quite a few other beers too. Quick efficient service at the bar, seating at the patio was pleasant & they had a variety of different beers to satisfy any craft beer affinianado. Would defo visit again

  • 5/5 PMToronto 10 months ago on Google
    Quite a unique atmosphere. If you love beer, you should try one of their many brews. We didn't try the food, but it looked good as it was being served to others.

  • 5/5 TOflat 1 year ago on Google
    First date, back patio. Do it. Such a nice quiet space where two people can get to know each other. It was a great setting with friendly staff, great staff, food, and drinks. Prices weren't too bad either!

  • 5/5 Jessica A. 1 year ago on Google
    They had the best selection of natural wine and ciders right by Kensington Market. Walkable, decent price points and lots of variety. Yummy nostalgic snacks at the front too, i got juicy fruit sticks of gum and orange tic tacs!!

  • 5/5 John M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice patio. Best chicken sandwich I've had in the city. Our friends got some of the bread which looked amazing. Espresso martini on tap, not as good as a cocktail, but does the trick when you want to keep them flowing and stay awake for the next leg of your night.

  • 4/5 Pari A. 5 months ago on Google
    The vibe is really good but the music is too loud and not the proper music for the place. Cocktail is not bad.

  • 5/5 khnavid 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Strolled into this joint, expecting some high-falutin' atmosphere. But, couple steps in – bam – it's like a cozy, unpretentious haven. Casual as an old tee. Ordering my beer was just chit-chat, easy. Picked a spot, anywhere felt right. Second beer? Back to the bar, adding to the laid-back, dive bar vibe. My take? It's a solid spot. Good lighting, chill with your beer. And those beers? Surprisingly top-notch.

  • 5/5 Pedro S. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best if not the best beer selection you might find in Toronto. Food is also delicious and staff was attentive. It’s quite narrow inside so not the best for big groups. The patio is ideal to people-watch while having a cold one, specially during summertime. Definitely recommend.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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