Death & Taxes Free House

We did brunch here on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Love the decor, food was good but the cocktail I had was INCREDIBLE! (It was a cinnamon apple cocktail) I could of had a dozen of them.

We went for brunch and had a burrito, eggs Benny, chicken and waffles and an avocado chicken bowl. They were really good, the service was fast and very welcoming. I will definitely be coming back!

Went to Death & Taxes this weekend! It came under new ownership and management recently, so I wanted to check it out again. I was so pleased! It's a fantastic spot (very close to where I was this weekend) so I ate there twice! Had dinner and drinks on Thursday night with a great late night vibe and really good eats! Went back and had brunch on Saturday—yummmmy burger. If you can tell I didn't take pics fast enough at dinner, we attacked. But I got some great brunch pics! Oh and I came back edit: GUINNESS ON TAP Check this place out!

This place has a great selection of Seltzers. The bartenders also make great cocktails. Attentive staff, nice decor, good food. Can't ask for much more!

Fantastic service, and the beers on the $6 special were great! Patio has great vibes and away from the traffic as well. What we definitely did not expect - the pizza! 11/10. I would keep going back just for that. We had the spicy one with honey, mozzarella, and soppressata. Completely recommend.

Stopped in for a random pint and they were having trivia night. Trivia host was great, joined in had a few wheat ales (which were delicious). Would go back again. Great vibes

Came for dinner. Grabbed a bunch of dishes to share. All of them were fantastic. Cocktails were really good as well, and they had a good cider special on as well. Place itself is very clean, servers were super friendly and menu is online, and paying is available from an app or at the bar. Atmosphere is good, not too loud and you can hear yourself talking. Would go again!

I was invited to Christmas party that was held here. They couldn’t have picked a better place! The food and service were top notch and the bar it self is incredible. I would highly recommend this bar to anyone looking for a great meal or just a drink and a view of the busy city. I look forward to stopping in again.

Cute little spot in my hood. I have been here serval times for brunch and dinner. It never disappoints. Very unassuming and always friendly!!

One word of advice - do not go into a pub on St. Patty's day if you don't plan on getting wasted. Of course my friends and I, with clear intentions of remaining sober, decided to have brunch at Death and Taxes on St Patty's day and it was hilarious, loud and very fun. It was party, complete with ridiculous soundtrack. Irish music mixed with 90s throwbacks. I have been once before, also a Sunday afternoon, but it was very quiet! The food is surprisingly good. Reasonably priced. The basement bathrooms (single person / gender neutral) feature a piano. I mean, why not? Servers were very full of character, patient, and did their best! Vibe is very casual, perfect for a relaxed Sunday afternoon.

We were looking for a joint in the city that offered cask ales, and Death & Taxes supposedly had some on offer, so we showed up on a recent Saturday ready and willing to drink. They didn't have any cask ales on hand that day, but we figured we were there anyway, we might as well grab some food. We wound up sharing a couple of their brunch entrees. Their brunch menu is infuriatingly not online but we shared the breakfast burrito and the D&T BLT. The food arrived pretty quickly and I decided to start with the BLT. It's really, really good. It's far more flavorful than I was expecting, with this due mostly to the inclusion of a curry mayo, and the other components fared just as well. The whole thing was crisped up on the grill, and I honestly wished I had ordered a whole sandwich for myself. The burrito was good but a far cry from that 'wich. It also had some unexpected flavors and the various components worked well, but overall I just wasn't as blown away by it. The included home fries had been cooked in some kind of a sauce or something, and like everything else, I enjoyed the heck out of them. The joint even had some drinks specials I was able to take advantage of. It's just too bad about that cask ale.

The end of the day of shopping on Queen Street and came here for a little adult hydration. Happy Hour available and some great options like the Espresso Martini's. In fact, we thought that was the highlight at the bar. A popular local spot for sure and rustic. Next time we are planning to water at the Drake Hotel Bar and contrast the two, so stay tuned !

Their funghi pizza is great for those of you who like a nice, crispy crust and lots of cheese and different kinds of mushrooms! I would definitely eat that again. Also their fries taste like McDonald's dupes, so if you're a picky eater, you'll probably like these! The only thing is that they had a weird payment system where you could pay your bill through your phone without notifying the staff; I feel like if I were a server, this would stress me out every time I saw a table leave!

Came here with a larger group and D&T was so accommodating! The service here was excellent and super friendly. Everyone really enjoyed their food and drinks (especially the espresso martini with cinnamon). After 9:30pm, they had a DJ who was playing some banger tunes. Overall a great spot I'd love to come back to!

Came here on a Monday night for their Bourbon and Bingo night with a friend. It wasn't busy, but we had a great time. Each time you win at Bingo, the whole table gets a shot. Considering that it wasn't busy, we won eight shots between the two of us. For a fun Monday night, you might feel slightly wrecked on Tuesday morning. $10 Jim Beam Old Fashion specials!

Cool vibes. Summer patio and inside resto-bar setting. The app I had was a deep friend cauliflower and plating real estate made it a bit difficult not to make a mess but super enjoyable. Not a bad place, music on the inside was a bit deafening but if you scream loud enough, you can hear your own thoughts. Dj on a Thursday night was good - service was pretty good as well.

I worked from home today and Gord and I had lunch at Death and Taxes, which is in our 'hood. It was so nice out and we sat on the patio I ordered a Crispy Chicken Sandwich (minus lettuce) and fries. It was okay. The bun was warm and soft. I've had it before and it seemed like the chicken patty was thinner than the last time. The fries were good. Gord ordered the D&T Breakfast. He said it was just okay (his eggs were overcooked). There was just one server. Though he was friendly, he seemed to be overworked as he was making drinks in addition to taking care of the tables ... management should consider adding more staff, especially for lunch on Fridays. We had to wait for our pops and had to ask for pepper and salt (Gord finally had to go inside and get some).

For the first half of our visit this was the worst service I've experienced. The hostess was very rude, non-attentive and seemed to have a personal vendetta. She brought the incorrect drink, did not bring water, and did not punch in my order. The other server was very helpful, but the hostess really left me a bad memory of this establishment. What a shame .

Decent food at decent prices. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here unless I was already in the area. We ordered: Crispy Cauliflower ($8) - 10/10. Surprisingly good. Super crispy and it didn't feel like a standard veggie dish. The sour and spicy dipping sauce was an interesting pairing that worked. Would definitely order again. Crispy Fish Tacos ($8) - 6/10. It comes with two tacos and a decent amount of fish, but the taco felt a little dry and the flavours were just okay. It's served with plain tortilla chips without anything to dip them in. Wouldn't order again. French Dip ($10) - 8/10. I've never had this before, but it tasted great. It's a roast beef sandwich that you dip into a beef sauce. The mixed salad was surprisingly good. Would order again. Kimchi Grilled Cheese ($10) - 7/10. This felt like a missed opportunity. We didn't taste much kimchi, so it was mostly just a normal grilled cheese. It was pretty thin and dull; it wasn't very cheesy. The sandwich was grilled nicely though. Wouldn't order again.

We came across this spot when we originally wanted to go to the Drake Hotel, but this was closed. We never looked back! loved the small but welcoming space, curated choice of music, and good selection of snacks. I am a big fan of the russian dressing that comes with the fries, a great side to any drink!

The menu is tiny but the food is good. The chicken bites are really good. If you're scared of fancy salads, don't be. The salads here are actually really good. They have a variety of cocktails and the service is great.

I had just about the best spicy fried chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life, and I ain't even into spicy like that. But, for godsakes - can we come up with something else to accompany a sandwich other than fries? Come through GenZ!

I had dinner here this Saturday evening, and food and drinks were really quite good! Pancetta & Pineapple Pizza: Great combination of mozzarella honey pancetta and pineapple to create a balanced flavor profile The crust was light and airy. It came with some sort of an aioli dipping sauce. My only suggestion would be to brush some salted garlic oil on the crust next time as the crust took up a significant surface area and was bland. - Fries: Normally I'm not a fan of fried b/c they're mushy but these were freshly fried crunchy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside Stray Bullets: Fair Overall good experience that would warrant a return if I'm in the area.

Death is definitely how I feel after I have to pay taxes to the IRS, so it was fitting to pay homage to this annual experience. I had a few drinks on a Tuesday evening and it was a great way to start my visit to Toronto (as I'm staying at The Drake Hotel). The ambiance is definitely their strength as it's very welcoming and the decor is well executed. As many bars in the city, their bathrooms are downstairs but beware it is a tad chilly in the loo. The two drinks I had were the Sazerac (one of the best I've had in a while) and a tequila based drink that I really enjoyed. It's a bummer I can't recall the exact name but it's a signature drink! D&T features an outdoor patio and a full food menu. Staff was very attentive and they had table service so we didn't have to continuously go up to the bar. Recommend this bar to anyone who is within the neighborhood.

Good little pub on Queen West. It's chill, got a nice vibe, good beer selection, and delicious food. I had their special that day, which was a steak and stout soup. It was perfect for a cold, winter night. They did not skimp on the ingredients. It was hearty and full of flavour. The crostini served with the soup was also nicely toasted and buttered, a perfect complement to the soup. Would definitely come back again if I'm in the area.

Service was subpar- waitress was rude and she seemed frustrated as soon as we sat down. Spilled water and acted like it was our fault. Food was just okay - one of the two pizza ovens was broken so food came out at different times. I was done my food before someone else in our group even got theirs. Drinks were okay - just had beers so had to mess up. Probably wouldn't come back, lots of other places to try. But if you can't get in a Drake then maybe you'll have better service than us!

Love going here for brunch! I Forget my servers name but she was working on Saturday morning. I have had her twice and she is very nice and welcoming like all the staff. The menu is very reasonably priced compared to the Drake next door. the D&T Burger is definitely my favourite the bun is super soft and make sure you add a patty. Starting to to make this place a weekly go to

Dope environment, food was sub par. Probably won't come back unless I'm invited by someone.

I came simply for the name and stated because of the DJ. He kept playing old school 90's hip hop. I ordered the D&T burger which had some special sauce that made the burger that much more special. They paired it with seasoned fries that I made sure to not leave one behind.

Came for brunch last week and it was such an amazing experience. Not only was the vibe fantastic but my server Rae was unreal! She was so lovely, very personable and so fun to talk to. She made my experience 10 times better! Thank you Rae!! I am definitely recommending this spot to my friends.

This was one of the first places I visited in Toronto, which turned out to be a great choice. Location is pretty good right off a Main Street, the restaurant overall is pretty cool and hipster, and the food was really good. I ordered the chicken sandwich added bacon, with fries. All of which was really good. Price was pretty comparable to restaurants in the states, but the service here was outstanding! Highly recommend!

Rae was stellar!!! Excellent food, had the chicken and waffles! Fantastic service. Such a cute decor. Great spot. And right across from the hippie market. Go before Gordon Ramsay discovers it. I implore you. Thank you again to Rae!!!!

We were here on a rainy Monday, killing a day in Toronto while waiting for a flight. D&T is a joy -- a great pub with an early '70s vibe, great selection of craft beer, excellent food (chicken sandwich and mozzarella pizza) and superior service from a friendly waitress who was glad to recommend favorite foods and drink. If we lived in he neighborhood, we would be regulars.

Highlight: The beer selection has a decent variety of craft beer options including a few rotating taps and even some casks. Lowlight: Food comes out as its ready. This means if you're eating as a group, you will not receive your food at the same time. You will probably not receive your appetizer dishes before your mains. You will just receive random food items ordered whenever they can bring it to you. While this part of the experience was a little annoying for those of us hungrily staring at other peoples plates of food, the food was fair for it's associated price. EDIT AS OF JULY - since revisiting, the burger is served with fries and the food came out at the same time. They seem to be fixing these original food service issues. Worth Mentioning: the serving staff are all super nice.

yummy! Had their delicious fried chicken pieces for a starter, Ah-mazing! Next we shared their delicious burger with a side salad, and topped it off with a margarita. In all, the food was A++ so was the service and ambiance. I would def recommend. #queer friendly #pocapproved

I recently returned to D&T for lunch on a weekday. Very different vibes than the evening bar I had previously experienced, yet equally enjoyable. I had artichoke dip and a summer salad (cheese, grapefruit, vinegary goodness) on their patio. Shady and tucked off of Queen W. A lovely little place for lunch!

I had dinner Thursday night at Death and Taxes during TIFF. The patio was full, so we ate inside. We would've preferred the patio. I love that they have Guinness on tap. The Fried Chicken Bits were great! Although fried, they weren't greasy. They're a bit spicy - garnished with sautéed onions, red peppers and jalapeño. The D & T Burger was good; we added a side of fries when we realized the burger didn't include a side. We ordered the Ham & Pineapple pizza. My friend liked it. Personally, I found the crust too thick and there were far too little toppings. The DJ who was spinning on Thursday night was great! We definitely liked the vibe and thought the food was reasonably priced given the ingredients and portions. However, we were surprised by how slow the service was. The restaurant was overstaffed and with the exception of the full patio and a few people sitting at the bar, we were the only table inside. Staff were constantly walking by or hanging out talking by the bar and DJ stand or taking photos, but our table was pretty much ignored. We had to get the attention of staff every time we wanted to order a drink or food. My friend actually wanted more food, but given how long we had waited for service and that our friends were waiting for us at Barchef, he opted to just ask for the bill instead of ordering another pizza. The brunch menu sounds great, so I'll return on a weekend for brunch...when I have lots of time!

An undressed deep fried veggie burger and cold fries took way too long to get to the table - inedible and cold. Oh well still the local watering hole I guess. (Feel and food quality is just like warehouse or dime).

Came here for a few drinks over the weekend with some friends. The ambience of the place is cute and cozy with a ton of mid century details and decor. It is decorated in such a way that you wouldn't think that this bar is actually a chain. It has a . I sat out on the patio, which was also really nice. My server was really personable and friendly. She gave me some recommendations for drinks as well as food on the menu. I had the cauliflower wings, which were super tasty I wish there had been more of them! I'll definitely be back!

Huge surprise dropping in to this place. Menu is small but everything is fantastic and very reasonably priced. Crispy chicken sandwich was amazing. It only had two ingredients. Black pepper mayo and lettuce. Soooo good. Great patio too. Prices and food are better than the Drake across the street. So happy I found this place.

I went to the New Years event for a gin tasting (which for the record, I never would have thought of but was very intrigued by). What an exceptional experience! It was quite an education in gin and the drinks that were made and the explanations given and then the amazing food, what a perfect New Years. We were checked on often, both by waiting staff and the bar manager to ensure everything was up to snuff, which I really appreciated. Will definitely be back

Good food and beers here. Loved the vibe of the place. The night I was there they had a DJ which was awesome and not too loud so we could talk to each other.The piano downstairs was a cool touch!

Had brunch here on a Saturday. Very quirky and art chic. Few vegetarian options for brunch eg. Avocado toast or eggs benedict with avacado.

The food is delicious, I really like the pizza! One thing to note is the food comes up as it's ready so, I'd try and order a few shareable items so no one at your party is left eating alone. :) I've been a few times and I've never been disappointed.

The food here is phenomenal! You don't expect it to be since it's a bar but highly recommend going here for drinks and food not just drinks! The service is quite slow but the staff is really nice you can't even complain! In terms of food order the pizza!!

This was my second visit. The first was the day after opening. No draft taps and limited food items but still great service and great food. Yesterday we tried the brunch menu. All three of us had different items. All three were amazing. Perfect size portions and again great service. Quickly becoming a regular go-to. Highly recommend this place!!!

Lovely ambiance. I adore the charming little details and aesthetic of this place. The decor is gorgeous, mid century with modern accents. My server was very personable and friendly. She even offered a few personal recommendations from the menu. I had the avocado toast and a death in the afternoon cocktail. Both were done beautifully. I will definitely be back! Cheers!

I loved this place. The vibe is good. The food is excellent, the cocktails are excellent and the beer choice is excellent. The three things that could improve are: 1. the music is way too loud!! Having to yell to talk to your friends in a bar/restaurant is very frustrating especially on a Sunday night... save it for Fridays and Saturdays if you must but the volume of the music doesn't make me want to stay and order more. The choice of music was great though! 2. The service was also a bit slow but it was Sunday after all. 3. I found the prices a bit steep on the food and drink menus.

First time here and very close to home so we thought this might be our new go to place. Food was good, drinks were nice, service was efficient. Unfortunately, upon hearing someone that was clearly too intoxicated making racist, inaccurate and uncomfortable remarks we had to leave early and will not be returning. We mentioned to staff that we were too uncomfortable staying while having to listen to this going on and on. The manager had a quick chat with the man who also couldn't care less about wearing a mask while walking around tables and getting too close to other patrons. In the end nothing was really done, the manager claimed to not witness anything wrong going on and then made us feel even more uncomfortable about the situation trying to defend themselves instead of being helpful to anyone that had to have their night ruined by an entitled over-intoxicated prick.

Really good experience at this restaurant. The food was excellent. The service was efficient and pleasant. Sat outside and there was no pressure to eat quickly and pay. My family from out of town was very impressed.

We had such an amazing time here with Lauren! All the food arrived on time, hot and absolutely delicious. All servers were so attentive and always letting our group know as we approached our budget cap. Thanks to you, we had an amazing event. So happy to have a business like this in the neighbourhood--be sure to stop by for weekend brunch! Thanks D&T :) -Michelle

Cool space and good menu. Happy with the service and drinks, overall atmosphere was good for a night out. Artichoke cheese dip and chicken sandwich were great, while steak frites was truly terrible. We also ordered the peppers which came after all the other dishes, however they took them off our bill so was ok.

Had dinner and a few drinks here on a Saturday when everywhere was full. The food was surprisingly tasty but portions are too small and selection very limited. I sat on the patio which was cute. The service was OK. I'd give it higher ratings for more selection and bigger portions.

Not a good experience. Rude and arrogant staff. Any requests were met with sighs and empathy. What kind of customer service is that? Woman at bar who said she worked there told me I probably had diabetes for ordering a dark and stormy. I tipped 4 dollars on a 10 dollar drink to kindly ask bartender to split a strong drink into 2 glasses because alcohol interacts with my medications. Well no surprise here but the staff made that seem like a huge deal too. Honestly I liked this place Alot the first few times I went but now they have definitely lost me as a customer and everyone else I know I have told to avoid this place.

Went for Sunday Brunch. Thoughts on drinks... Water came to table immediately--an expected standard. Drink menu was okay. Their "original drinks" are good. Thoughts on food... Food came out at different times... I was finished my food by the time the 2nd person's food came out--long delivery for all orders--couldn't wait because of the type of food. I wasn't pleased with this. Ordered eggs benedict. I would never order again. My eggs were fully cooked, not runny. The girls beside me (at a different table, separate from my grouping) also ordered eggs benedict, and they experienced the same issue. When it's supposedly a staple on your menu, you should know how to cook them--no excuses or take it off the menu. Long story short, don't order the benedict unless you want to be disappointed. The rest of the food ordered was okay--heard no complaints from my group. Chicken Waffles are okay, extremely sweet/sugary--a little too much in comparison to other restaurants. Thoughts on service... The environment is awesome, and the servers are very friendly. Totally doesn't look anything like the previous business--the Beaconsfield--which used to be there prior. Which is a plus.

Service wasn't the greatest. Food wasn't that bad but if there was an event going, such as raptors or anything,then their service would fail and slow down. Food was great, I just wished they cared about customers more.

Stopped in hoping to have a couple of drinks with my husband. We were essentially ignored for the first 15 minutes. After finally getting one drink we wanted another but decided to go else where as staff were so rude and in attentive. It was not busy and they were well staffed so there was no excuse for this. Will not be going back