Bar Volo

3.5 STARS
Looking for a place to chill for a bit before dinner we headed here after our room escape adventures at the Riddle Room which is next door. At around 5:30pmish this place was already packed and we got the last table.
You order at the bar — no table service. The menu is on the chalkboard on the wall — there are lots of interesting choices here for drinks/​food, but depending on where you are sitting you might not be able to see it all unfortunately. It’s a long narrow place which I guess would be ok if there was table service but since you have to order everything at the bar I can see how it could get annoying when it’s a full house.
I’m glad I had the chance to check it out but I doubt I would come back specifically for this place. I just don’t want to be pushing my way to the bar to order anything.

Best beer selection I’ve ever seen and great ambiance. I would come back to Toronto just to go to this place.

Came here Saturday night with my buddies. This tiny place is pretty hip and has a nice intimate ambiance complete with candle light. Perfect place to take a date or chill with friends.
When we arrived, there weren’t any tables available, and so the host told us that we could go up to the bar and order food and drinks there and just chill until a table opened up. We waited about 10 minutes for a table to open and then we were promptly seated.
The ordering system is unique here — you order food/​drinks at the bar, pay, and then you get a flag with a number, which you place on your table, so that they can find you and give you your food.
I ordered a Beaus x Le Trou Du Diable…(Mango Saison) and a Pulled Pork Sandwich with Caesar Salad. Tbh, I picked that beer because it was «A» and light — I’m no beer connoisseur, but it tasted pretty good. The Pulled Pork Sandwich was good as well — they melt cheese into it (Y) — but the bread was a bit tough. The Caesar Salad was okay — it was actually just kale with cheese and light caesar dressing.
This place was legit cool and unique. They have a buttload of options with regards to beer — 26 letters of the alphabet + 6 numbers, and in terms of food — bar snacks, charcuterie boards, etc. Definitely deserves a repeat visit with their expansive menu.

A really nice atmosphere and great tap list!
Seriously, this place was top notch. Great prices and great service. I love the décor and seating. The bathrooms were also clean and very nice. It was small, but I prefer that overall in a craft beer bar! Definitely go!

This definitely is a «go to» joint, or spot for the dizzying array of beers on tap. I’ll say, hit it at the sweet spot HH, to try anything without a star next to the name on the board for a discount price.
Peruse the board, and look at the side board, as well. Order by letter or number and they will «beer you» up tall and frosty. Even on a blustery, snowy night, this place can get packed. You will find your 4-​top with your date, easily become shared with another couple. So don’t be alarmed about the communal service. (Bathrooms, on the other hand are downstairs and totally private) cheers to that! I could have stayed a few hours tasting all kinds of IPA’s or even ciders, if you’re into that. (They were so darn tasty and everyone was super nice and knowledgeable. Love that!)
While you enjoy your delightful after-​work delight, perhaps, you will indulge in the charcuterie. Highly recommended, a lardo– melt in your mouth fest, chef choices changes, so without getting too detailed, there are thin sliced meats, pickles, mustard and wonderful crusty bread to soak it all up. NOTE: If you need cheese with your meat, order the «Baller».
I shall return to try more crafted delights!

This bar has a numbering system for their beers. There is a chalkboard on the wall and each beer they serve is assigned a letter, to help the servers keep track. There are so many beers on tap that the entire alphabet is used up, and so are numbers 1 – 6. There is also a separate list of bottled beer. I also saw one or two wine choices. I had a cider, although I forget the name, and it was so clear it looked like wine.
Unfortunately the venue is very small. We arrived at 6pm and almost couldn’t get a table for 7 people. It is warm and intimate inside, but I would have liked for there to be more space. Service was lovely, though. The bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly, and were happy to make suggestions.
The food, albeit delicious, was a bit pricey. I found the portions small, especially for the price. If you are ordering food, try the chicken club sandwich, because it was very good and also a normal sized portion. I had the house burger, which was $ 15, and although the patty was fat, it was too small. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich and felt the same way. We ended up splitting a starter because our meals weren’t filling enough.
I would suggest this as a place to start at before going somewhere else, or as somewhere to go for a casual date. It wouldn’t be my first choice as a place for a large group to spend a night.

Nice place overall. Loud, with young people, and I would say a good place to have a few beers/​drinks. A lot of them to select! the catalog was overwhelming.
we also had a pork pie (well, as a greek, I have to say that this was a slice of a regular greek pie), the veal meatballs and a spicy sausage. all of them were good (especially the tomato sauce from the meatballs).
very friendly stuff.

Beer lover’s paradise. Amazing ambience. Great staff. What’s not to love? Truly s hidden gem.

Casks! Ever since discovering these in England10 years ago, I’ve become a fanatic. So, when I walked in here and they had a nice selection of these on top of craft and house taps, I was impressed. Small intimate place but tons of character and very friendly, knowledgeable barkeeps.

Definitely one of my favourite place to go to for brunch on Sunday’s specially in the patio in the summer.
The place it’s very inviting and the menu is not confusion or too long like in some places that you have to go for days through the list until you just find something random to not let the waiter wait longer –sorry for the wait waiter– to get your order.
I usually have an orange juice and some organic beef burger and salad when I go.
Recommended.

This place is kind of interesting where you order your own stuff at the front and the waiter simply leaves you with water. There’s a lot of beer to choose from and some tapas. If you’re looking for a full meal, this isn’t the place to go. If you’re looking for a place to drink and socialize with friends, I would recommend this place. I was most impressed that they didn’t kick me and my friend out when we only ordered a drink and a tapa but stayed for a good few hours just talking. Props to them for that!

This was on a list of craft beer destinations I researched before traveling here. Yes, it can be a bit dark in there, but it wasn’t too dark to see what you are eating and drinking. Most of the seating is set up for communal seating, so you may end up sharing a table.
I am sooOOOooo glad we made it here. They have a nice nano-​scale brewery in house (look for «house ale» on the tap list). The beer list is a great selection. I admit I never made it to the bottles because they had 26 taps and 6 casks for you to build your own flights/​tasters of. The wait staff was attentive and very helpful. The bartender was quick and knowledgeable. I don’t know why other bars don’t write the tap number on your taster like they did, because I didn’t have to worry about mixing up my tasters. Great for those dipping a toe into craft beer or beer geeks.
Now we didn’t have a lot of food as we had just come from dinner, but their bread pudding made with sourdough was ridiculously great. It was apparently a way to cope with a bread order gone wrong, but it was phenomenal and really deserves to have a permanent home on the menu.

There’s a reason why Bar Volo’s still around today and I found that out recently!
The servers here are extremely knowledgeable about all things beer — I got a great recommendation (Chill Winston) which paired nicely with the charcuterie board. Super cozy ambiance — loved the exposed brick décor, the chalk board menus, and non-​distracting music level. What a gem in this neighbourhood! Totally would frequent again.
Note: $ 10 minimum spend if ya wanna use yo credit card.

I’ve been coming here a lot lately… love craft beer, lots of variety, and endless choices to satisfy your beer tastebuds…
As long as you have a love for beer, you can’t go wrong. With a giant chalkboard listing approx 30 kinds of beers that rotate on a regular basis, you’re sure to find something you’ll like… let me warn you however, don’t expect a beer to be around the second time you go in… most likely — it will be rotated into something else.
I have to say… the beers are a bit pricey, especially if it comes in a 12 oz glass… but they do have $ 5 deals on Mondays on selected beers so it is something that should be taken advantage of.
There is also an assortment of bottled beer in their fridges but those can get super pricey too.
As for food, there are meats and cheeses and light eats… last time I was there, I ordered the chacuterie plate, which came with an assortment of pâté. ham, sausage and spreads… I was surprised that they even gave us thinly sliced fat!!! I was shocked it didn’t taste like «fat» and was a good item to have with the other condiments.
The place can get packed and the tables are shared, but as long as you don’t mind getting a little cozy, this is a great social spot.

Yep — found my spot in Toronto. I decided to explore and started wandering down the street from my hotel. I passed some interesting places (read: adult stores). Just went I thought I was going to turn back, I stumbled onto Bar Volo.
They have a huge selection. You can order by the letter — they have each beer listed on a large chalk board associated with the tap they are under. You order at the bar.
They have some bar foods as well. I didn’t partake but it looked good.

Let me start by saying that this is the perfect bar to visit if you want to sit on a nice patio and never actually drink anything.
Sure the place is trendy and has a large selection of beers on tap, but it’s also small, packed to the gills with hipsters, and only has bar service.
That’s right… bar service only for $ 8 hipster pints. Among their ‘on tap’ selection, they only have 1 lager and a slew of what can otherwise be described as mumbo jumbo mediocrity.
What’s worse is that the single bartender can easily spend upwards of 5 minutes describing beers to each customer … thus delaying everything even further.
So if you like:
— Long Lines
— Waiting
— Crowded Places
— Mediocre Beer Selection
— Frequently having to walk to the bar again and again
This is the place for you!
Line right up and get ready to wait!

Came here for a late dinner/​snack on a Friday summer night. They have a big selection of beers and also some staple bar rail drinks. The tapa style/​shareable menu is small but all the items sounded delicious. My friend and I shared a charcuterie board and a sourdough pizzetta — thought we couldn’t finish as neither was too hungry but we ended up devouring both items.
We sat by the window and watched passersby and the traffic on the busy Yonge Street. I would definitely come back here again for a chill night out — maybe check out the back patio, which looked like it had cute décor, next time.

Un incontournable pour les amateurs de bière de passage à Toronto. 26 bières en fût quand j’y suis passé, dont 4 cask, plus 3 cidres! Et cela, sans compter un généreuse sélection de bières en bouteille. Le service est très compétent et professionnel: on comprend que les produits vendus sont testés! Les prix oscillent entre 6,50 $ et 8,75 $ la pinte, ce qui est vraiment raisonnable, particulièrement pour Toronto!

Awesome bar that specializes in make your own boards and snacks! I love that option because every charcuterie or cheese shop we go to, the selections are per-​determined. This way we split it up into three courses with three accompanying beers/​ciders. Prices are what the expect for a hipster central vibe like Bar Volo but not overwhelming. We had I believe 9 different items in total and ciders and beers to go with and bill was about $ 100 Canadian which is affordable for how great of a time we had. Be warned, place is tiny and the outdoor patio seating area gets packed quick. We came around 5pm right before the dinner crowd that swarmed in around 6pm. I wish I had a place like this in my neighborhood in NY. Great service at the bar which is where you order both your drinks and food but they bring the food to your table.

Really enjoyed my visit to Bar Volo. Extremely friendly and helpful staff guide you through their extensive and ever-​changing beer menu. Lots of brand new seasonals and casks to try, with a great selection of food to pair. We had a few drinks, supported by their small charcuterie board – which certainly didn’t end up being small. Great value here with an outstanding variety of unique jams, meats, cheese, and crustinis. Unpretentious and inviting, Bar Volo is a great spot to try some new beers.

Went here on a Wednesday, right when it opened — we were the first ones there. The décor is rustic and charming, super hipster. They had their patio open as well, but no heaters, so it was a bit cold.
You have to go up to the bar to order, which was interesting, not a big deal. They have a TON of lovely beer selections, and some nice non-​alcoholic ciders to choose from as well. I tried a cranberry apple cider and it was super tasty. The menu has many DIY charcuterie board options, as well as a flat $ 40 or $ 65 for a sampling of lots of things. We were going to try the $ 65, but were recommended to go for the $ 40 for 2 people. Glad we did, it was large and was the perfect amount for two.
There was duck gizzard pâté, cheeses, pickled veggies and eggs, salamis, capocollo, olives, marmalade, sun dried tomatoes, mustard, fennel sauasage, a slice of quiche pizza, and pears, nuts and other delightful goodies. There was also peanut butter bacon fudge for dessert.
The tastes were delightful, and the options were endless. What a great place!

Vraiment une belle découverte. Assiettes réconfortantes et sélection de bières impressionnante. Excellent service. Une chaude recommandation.

I really love the variety of beers they have — changing the featured beer every day. On four visits within à week I found different tap beer lists each time. The downside is, that there are sometimes very similar beers — for example there was no relly hoppy beer on when I last visited.