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Brass Taps Pizza Pub
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Tue, Fri, Wed
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for Brass Taps Pizza Pub
14 reviews in English
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Review from Stephen H.
East York, ON
2/5/2012
Been here many times. The fact that they are always busy should speak louder than the reviews.
Went to play pinball and they have a "Shrek Pinball Game" along with an older Golden Tee, and a couple pool tables. The pinball game is mint and plays well. -
Review from Patio M.
Toronto, ON
1/13/2012
Brass Taps is Gabby's poor cousin.
If you have been to Gabby's, that's pretty bad. -
Review from Eric W.
Toronto, ON
10/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This place has great staff, and is one of my destinations of choice to drink alone on those days my GF is sick of dealing with me. They have a good selection of local beers, including my new Favorite, Spearhead, which is a bit hard to find these days. I like that this is a place I can just go and drink, without having to listen to pop music, or feel the need to dress up. the world needs local bars, and this is mine.
the foods not great, but who cares? its on the Danforth, grab a souvlaki. -
Review from Chris G.
Whitby, ON
11/10/2011
Dropped in here with the Missus after work only because we had exhausted all the pubs near Pape so it was time to wander down the road a bit.
Found a booth just past the (open) kitchen and sat ourselves. The back end of the pub has 3 pool tables, a 2005 Golden Tee and a pinball (very excited about that! Both the Jester AND this place have pinball! Love it.) No one was hanging around in the back - it was a Monday, 5pm-ish - so they didn't have the TVs on or anything. But I think there was music playing.
Even in a Pizza Pub, neither of us ordered Pizza. I went for a cheeseburger, the Missus a pasta. And yes, I know there are a number of beers on tap, but was in the mood for a classic bottle of Bud, her a Coors. Both bottles VERY cold. Nice.
Food-wise, my burger hit the spot. Was it a home run? No, but didn't need it to be. It was reasonably priced, the fries were good, the bun fresh and the patty (seemingly) made in house. Perfect.
The Missus' pasta looked good enough, and was a large portion, so much so that she was able to save some for lunch (or, more likely, late night munchies tee hee..).
Service was fine. Pleasant, there when we needed her, quick to pack up the leftovers and get us our bill.
Will go back for the pizza next time, and maybe that Austrian beer one of the Foursquare Tips mentioned. -
Review from Nick S.
7/2/2011
One of the better bars on the Danforth. The outside patio is perfect for a sunny afternoon, the food is good and the staff are friendly.
The beer selection also sets Brass Taps apart. They have a ton of beers on tap, and you can get anything in a 1/2 or full pint. Definitely nice when you only want a beer or two with lunch but also want to try a couple different options. -
Review from JP D.
Toronto, ON
6/15/2011
Recently, I enjoyed my first bottle of Erdinger Dunkel, which I received as a Christmas gift several months back. I'd had several pints of the Weissbier, but hadn't thought much of it.
Anyways, I was delighted to find this incredible dark beer on tap at the Brass Taps, and enjoyed several pints during the hockey game before calling it a night. The service was tremendous - attentive without being invasive.
I'll definitely be back again soon, and once I've played some on some of the pool tables and tried some of the food on the menu, I'll update this review. -
Review from Gord M.
East York, ON
12/22/2010
*3.5 stars
Less pub, more restaurant, but solid 'za nonetheless.
I'd only popped in here for pints on previous occasions, but I was hungry and lazy last night, so I thought I'd give their pizza a whirl and I'm glad I did.
There are about 25 10" pizzas to choose from, none of which were really out there (Danforth Pizza and Spaghetti House takes that title) and ranged from $10 to $12 each.
We ordered the a Zorba the Greek and a San Sebastian (I think). The Zorba was loaded with lots of kalamata olives, feta, red onion, oregano and was an 8/10. The San Sebastian had red onion, roasted red pepper, capicolo and oregano and I'd give it a 7.5/10. The crust and sauce on both were pretty tasty too.
Good selection of taps - on the order of 10 - and plenty of bottles to choose from.
Despite the crowd in the bar, our service was very friendly and very efficient.
I'll be returning to graze the rest of the pizza and beer menu soon -
Review from A B.
Toronto, ON
9/12/2011
The reason why this place is getting two stars was because of our service, hands down.
My bf and I were hungry around midnight on Friday, and pizza sounded good. We knew the bar would be open for at least a few more hours so it was a safe bet for a late bite. We decided to order a pizza to share and a basket of onion rings. Onion rings were a little over cooked/dried out, but not shocking since I could see only one guy was working in the open kitchen area and he seemed new...I say this because I saw him put a bowl of something in the oven, spill it, and then go to pick it up with his hands instead of tongs. Pizza - double cheese burger - hit the spot.
Once our server caught wind that we weren't drinking alcohol, she was just gone. Had to ask several times for our waters to be refilled (I had started with fountain coke, but the machine must of been messed up because it was HORRIBLE and about 3 dollars for one glass), when she brought our food we had asked for a side of dip, which also didn't come until we were basically finished our food and had asked repeatedly. It wasn't even busy, it's not like she had a million other tables. I could see her standing about 15 feet away at the POS talking to another server, a bunch of times she walked right passed our table and looked right at us and never said anything. When our waters finally came she didn't even take away our empty glasses! Another server that was done her shift (had her purse on and was holding a drink) was nice enough to come and clear some things off of our table. Even after pushing our remaining dishes to the edge of the table, putting our coats on, and trying to catch her attention, it took a good 15 minutes for her to bring the bill.
Here's a tip, stop sucking at life and I'll give you more than 7 cents next time. Just because people aren't drinking their faces off on a Friday night doesn't mean they won't give you a decent tip. Try slapping a smile on that face of yours and stop acting so hard done by, honestly. -
Review from Peter L.
Toronto, ON
12/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
A great bar with very friendly staff, friendly locals and pool tables. During the summer months my co-workers with the City of Toronto all meet every Friday at the back, throw a few back and shoot some pool to celebrate the end of another week. The atmosphere is great, the drinks are fairly priced and the pizza and wings are not sensational but very good. Like Cheers, it's a place where everybody knows your name, and if they don't, they'll be glad to learn it and personally welcome you back at any time. The patio is spacious and right at the bustling intersection of Logan and Danforth Avenues, in the heart of Greektown. A great place to relax and enjoy an evening.
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Review from Jay G.
Toronto, ON
1/5/2010
I am going to give this place a conditional 3 star review. When I came here it was after visiting a few pubs and more than a few handful of pints. We walked (Stumbled) into the place expecting a pub and turns out they are a full on restaurant.
I came here on a mission, to drink as much as humanly possible and then attempt to do it again but as we were seated nicely by the host/server/I can't really remember into a booth, I couldn't ignore the sights and smells of pizzas arriving at the table next to us. So, as any drunkard who has been drink since 3pm would do, we ordered up a slew of pizzas.
The pizzas came piping hot and looked absolutely glorious. Super cheese, shiny from grease, and good amount of toppings on this thin crust pie. Being served this on looks alone has already exceeded my expectations of this place. I took a bite and it tasted delicious. Although inebriated, I could tell it wasn't A-class pizza but it was still good. The sauce tasted a bit like tomato paste, the crust wasn't as thin or as crisp as expected, and the cheese was probably from those pre-grated "mozzarella" bags you get in the grocery but it was still good. I know that those were a lot of negative things to say but to sum it up, don't come here expecting top notch pizza but pizza here is still light years ahead of Pizza Pizza or Domino's and the beers on tap are fantastic.
Overall, a decent place to stop off for a pie if ever in the area. Good atmosphere and amazing prices. You definitely get more than you pay for here. -
Review from Phillip Jessie j.
Toronto, ON
5/29/2010
im torn between 3 or 4 stars.
The place is really nice, there isn't a lot of seating but from what I can see the crowd isn't that big either. Awesome tap selection, I can't remember what exactly they had but they had a great selection of domestic (microbreweries) as well as imports. The menu is very Italian based, they do have your normal pub fare however.
I ordered the Irish nachos (curly fries topped with cheese, black olive, onion, jalapeno, bacon, and tons of other stuff) They were fucking brilliant.
I also got the southern cal pizza (I can't remember what was on it) and it was really good too, not gourmet or anything but exactly what you would want from a pub pizza.
The only problem I encountered here was when our food was held up for 45 minutes, for some reason our table was not served while everyone else was. The waitress should've addressed this herself but when we (politely) brought it up the manager promptly came to our table and promised that it was a mistake in the kitchen and that we would get our food shortly, as well as him half pricing our food.
He did everything he said he would. So I won't hold it against them, although thats probably the reason I didn't feel it was a 4 star experience. I believe it was an honest mistake though.
one more thing that I can't really blame them on is that this place seems to attract people with kids, shortly after we arrived a group of parents with TODDLERS were there letting them run amok much to the distaste of everyone in the back part. The pub itself doesn't have anything to appeal to kids so I don't know why them and another woman with her 11 year old daughter were there at 8pm on a Friday but they were. Again I can't blame this on the pub itself but I've never seen kids in any other bar at this time of day (and on a friday!)
all in all though, good food and a great beer selection on the danforth make this a great pub, im sure it will be worth 4 stars the next time I go.
Get the irish nachos -
Review from Duncan H.
Toronto, ON
7/3/2009
My next stop of pubs + something (previously pub + Greek) takes me to Brass Taps Pizza Pub on the Danforth.
I was in the mood for pasta. Not the really fancy stuff that's going to run me a lot of dollars and leave me feeling like I should have just made it at home. No, I wanted some basics, but I didn't want East Side Mario's.
This landed me at Brass Taps. Pub, dart boards, pool tables and Italian fare! Hey, why not?
Even better, I walked in on Pasta night, where any pasta plate plus a side Caesar salad plus garlic bread is only $9.95 (as of June 30, 2009). My partner and I ordered the anti-pesto for two, which was a mistake. Now, not because it wasn't good, it was certainly acceptable. The cheesy bread left us wanting regular bread, and the inclusion of a few luncheon meats plus the prosciutto was a little confusing. But, this was just too much food, and by the time our mains came we were full.
I ordered the fettuccine carbonara which had better than expected chicken and the bacon and dried tomatoes didn't overpower the sauce, which was a nice surprise. I say better than expected because most pub chicken is so dry it may as well be jerky. My partner ordered a pizza that came with toppings that were served with the anti-pesto, which wasn't bad, just poor planning on our part.
The space is large, there's a small patio out front and you can come in big groups. Every night there's a different special (Wednesday is half-price pizza night) although the prices are certainly acceptable without a discount.
While the Woodbridge Italians may scoff at the menu, the choices certainly hit the spot. Oh, and they have Kronenberg on tap... which is rather choice! -
Review from Cooper W.
Dundas, ON
7/6/2010
So far as I'm concerned, the food was top-shelf. The place is a pub, and for pub food, it's definitely above average. I had a pesto-chicken wrap that was absolutely amazing--warm and stuffed with gooey, tasty goodness. Service was spot-on and with a smile.
My visit was on a rainy weekday lunch, so the crowd was nil.
I'd definitely eat there again. -
Review from Jeremy C.
Toronto, ON
9/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great pub. Friendly staff. Fairly priced draft. 17 taps. Excellent pub food. Nice, plump wings. 3 pool tables. Stocked juke box. What more can I say!? It's a great casual place to hang.
