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The Beaver

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Address
1192 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J6
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Phone
+1 416-537-2768
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Price Range
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About this place The Beaver

The Beaver on Queen Street West occupies a different part of Toronto's LGBTQ+ geography from the Church-Wellesley Village — the West Queen West arts district, where the queer community overlaps with the city's creative and arts scene. The bar is deliberately counter-cultural: indie and alternative music rather than pop and house, art installations alongside drag performances, a crowd that includes artists, musicians, and queers who find the Village's mainstream gay bar format less interesting than what The Beaver offers. The programming includes regular drag nights, queer film screenings, live music, and events that reflect the neighbourhood's bohemian character. The physical space is intimate — not a large-capacity venue, but one where the intimacy enables a quality of social interaction that bigger bars cannot replicate. For visitors to Toronto who want to experience the city's queer scene beyond Church Street, The Beaver is the essential stop: it demonstrates that Toronto's LGBTQ+ community is not contained within the Village but extends across the entire city.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 16:00-02:00
Thursday 16:00-02:00
Friday 16:00-03:00
Saturday 16:00-03:00
Sunday 11:00-02:00

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NorthumberlandJulieR
Jun 2026
★★★★★

If you like a beer/real ale then you will like it here. Just tell the bar staff what you like and they will make a recommendation. We had the Beaver Brew and it was spot on - a blond ale that is very drinkable! Don't be put off by the fact that it is situated in a back packer hostel - as 2 ladies of a certain age we felt very welcome.

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David F
Jun 2026
★★★★

Great venue in downtown Banff, not just for backpackers. Enjoyed meeting new people, happy hour specials and a great Thursday night Beaver Burger and beer. Don't give this bar a miss

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adairoberg
Jun 2026
★★★★★

Best bartender every! Food and drinks were fantastic. Great place to meet people and have a great night. Reasonable prices!

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platypus150
Jun 2026
★★★★

I came for the $5 beers during happy hour. Also, there were food specials and I tried the grilled cheese (it came with a side of chips, soup, or salad). The beers were good (I tried the HH Farmers Daughter Pale Ale), but not as cold as I am used to. The main bar is up stairs, but you can also drink in the sun downstairs.

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Kathy M
Jun 2026
★★★★

Had the Beaver Burger Thursday special $16 with a beer. Best burger and fries I have had in a long time. Delicious food and cheap drinks

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Daniel Alain Dagenais
Jun 2026
★★★★★

This place has a nice patio, an awesome happy hour, and best of all, the only good poutine in Banff, or in the Bow Valley! Pour vrai - la seule!

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Arley M
Jun 2026
★★★★★

One of the best experiences having beers. Georgia is amazing! Everyone is so friendly and spinning the wheel is pretty fun! Such a vibe!

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cclanc
Jun 2026
★★★★★

This is a little bar inside a hostel. Prices are so reasonable and the food was very good. My husband had the Waltzing Matilda burger which he loved had a slice of beet and a fried egg. Strange combination but he said it was so flavorful. I had a chicken sandwich which was also very good and the portion was very generous. It could be shared. I would visit again if ever in the area.

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Chris O
Jun 2026
★★★★★

A cold day on the patio in Banff, but it was worth the warm welcoming service of Abi. She hands down made our day! If you haven’t been to Beaver Bar, you’re missing out!! 5 and a half stars if you ask me

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Brenan Kuffert
Jun 2026
★★★★★

Abi was that absolute greatest i dont want anyone else as a server after Abi she was amazing! Our service was the best service i have ever received she made our table felt very welcome!

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