Jeff B.
Yelp
(Drank 09/03/25 WE @ 3:45pm): Damn... the brews at this house were good!
Amsterdam BrewHouse was the third brewery on this Toronto trip and the second of the day. I still had some room in the tank for more brews, and I was mainly walking all day, so the beer wasn't hanging around inside my body. Toronto's original craft brewpub was founded by a Dutch ex-pat in 1986 on John St. (Amsterdam Brasserie). The combination of good people, good ideas, and good beer has brought them to where they are today. Would anyone have to twist my arm to return to this damn brew house!?
PURCHASE(S)
Amsterdam Brewhouse Space Invader IPA Beer 6.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.99CAD): Golden amber color, subtle citrusy hoppy tropical aroma, low body, subtle citrusy hoppy tropical flavor, clean smooth finish, and subtle citrusy hoppy tropical aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=qoUglIbsLBDq9OJWvTMPLQ
6pc Single Order Chicken Wings w/Chili Garlic Crisp ($20.99CAD): Meaty and messing, these were finger-licking good with a ton of garlicky spiciness. The veggie sticks were kind of useless. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=B1GUmYd_aEVw46ZKfbqCdQ
Amsterdam Brewhouse Adventure Brews Pineapple Sour Beer 4.5% ABV 16floz Draft ($10.99CAD): Golden amber color, fruity pineapple tropical aroma, low body, fruity pineapple sour tropical flavor, tart finish, and fruity pineapple tart tropical aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=HYvfnOouUU1ZbWr88CNogw
Stickers ($0.88CAD x3): I loved stickers and enjoyed placing them at other breweries to spread the love. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=w_iG1QM2g0p-Hu61EFIbFg
SERVICE
I was gleefully greeted by a young hostess inside who then directed me outside for the waterfront bar, where I was then warmly greeted by a young female bartender who gave me a rundown of their beers. The beers I ordered arrived immediately, the food took barely five minutes, and we chit-chatted the entire time I was there. Everything was awesome and chill - thank you!
PARKING
(Varied; N/A this instance): It was about a 15-minute walk from Steam Whistle Brewing. Otherwise, parking was available under the nearby Radisson Admiral Harbourfront Hotel, in a surface lot around the corner on Rees Street, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said!
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
A large 14,000sqft building with a separate room https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=qE25GnJ8y436GMJja2uX_A for merchandise and to-go beers, a spacious main bar and dining room with wall-to-wall places to sit, and the outside bar https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=eC8G71CpEyV24c8zXnHMxw and patio along the waterfront where I sat. With high rafter ceilings, space for live entertainment, and minimal decorations, this place was happening! Plenty of natural lighting inside entered through the many surrounding windows and of course a ton outside while many electric ceiling lights filled in both areas. There were so many TVs both inside and outside while I couldn't recall any background music because chatter was everywhere. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=uYoF5zBOILtfr6VOXa-GSg
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
I had an awesome time at Amsterdam BrewHouse and would definitely return. The beers were very tasty albeit limited in availability https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=NQmlsskC4VRWTctBRtfhpA (ten on this visit). The prices were very comparable, the food was yummy, they offered beer flights https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=L58f7RF2Agk9UK0AmDGEgA if you wanted to explore. The service was charming, and I believed pets were allowed on the outdoor patio. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $49.00CAD BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS