The Beer Store - Queen and River

4.0 star rating
1 review

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits  [Edit]

28 River Street
Toronto, ON M5A 3N9
Neighbourhood: Corktown
(416) 364-6909
Hours:

Mon-Wed 10 am - 8 pm

Thu-Fri 10 am - 9 pm

Sat 9:30 am - 9 pm

Sun 12 pm - 5 pm

Price Range:
$$
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
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1 review in English

  • Review from Vivek S.

    San Francisco, CA

    USA
    4.0 star rating
    5/4/2011 1 photo 1 Check-in Here

    It's difficult and probably pointless to rate a monopolistic retailer whose stores are highly homogenous -- but damnit I'll try. The Beer Store plays by its own rules, so I'll highlight some of the differences that make this location a gem.

    For starters, there is a big fat juicy parking lot out front. It's steps from the Don Valley Parkway --in case you felt like grabbing a two-four and sitting in traffic -- and because of the convergent nature of Toronto's east-west streets is extremely close to King, Queen and Dundas streets east.

    I used to work nearby and the staff was pretty cool about letting us borrow carts to transport 24s. In a neighbourhood such as this, that shows a lot of trust. If I was at the corner of Queen and River and needed a beer, I can think of no better place to scoop one up. Especially because legally, I can't buy cases anywhere else.

    Obligatory Title Pun: Is that a beer in your pocket or are you just HOPPY to see me?

    Menu Readability: Too many options.

    Need to mention: If you see a homeless man out front with a winning smile and the brightest blue eyes you've ever seen: that's John.

    What this place teaches me about myself: Not a damn thing, really.

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