Ronnie's
17 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto, r/toronto17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ronnie's in Kensington repeatedly appears among recommended dive bars. One commenter particularly likes the selection of European beers and considers it good value, singling out Erdinger Weissbier and noting cash-only payment. Another praises the summer patio and recalls good times there. Other commenters name it as a favourite or a standout among dive-bar suggestions. The emphasis is on beer and a rough-edged bar atmosphere, rather than elaborate cocktails.
Address
Ronnie's Local 069, 69 Nassau St, Toronto, ON M5T 1M6, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Budget
- Known for
- European beers, Patio
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/PastryGirl in r/askTO · Sep 2024
Lists it among recommended dive bars.
- Recommendsu/TorontoProper in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Includes it in a list of favourite dive bars.
- Recommendsu/RemarkableEar2836 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Lists it as a dive bar recommendation.
- Recommendsu/BloodOk6235 in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Suggested as a dive bar option.
- Recommendsu/FullyGroanMan in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026ambience
Recommends its rough-edged dive-bar character.
- Recommendsu/JooshBeextin in r/toronto · Dec 2024variety
Calls it a favourite for its wide range of European beers at a fair price.
- Recommendsu/Regular_Hat_9368 in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Lists it among suggested dive bars.
- Recommendsu/swagginpoon in r/toronto · Dec 2024ambience
Praises its summer patio and says it holds good memories.
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- Recommendsu/Amir616 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2026
Calls it the clear winner over the alternatives.
- Recommendsu/heteroerotic in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Lists it as a cool dive pick.
- Recommendsu/Bill_Bra55sky in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Names it as a dive bar recommendation.
- Recommendsu/cactuswaverly in r/askTO · Aug 2026ambience
Says Ronnie's is the closest thing to a true dive among the suggestions so far.
- Recommendsu/Correyvreckan in r/askTO · May 2024ambience
Suggests Ronnie's as a dive bar matching the requested style.
- Recommendsu/Rawsugar2 in r/askTO · May 2024variety
Recommends the Kensington bar for its Delirium on tap.
- Recommendsu/james_bongd in r/toronto · Nov 2025
Suggests this bar as a similar pub when asked.
- Recommendsu/scottcmatthews in r/toronto · Dec 2024
Names it among lifelong favourites.
- Recommendsu/itsthebrownman in r/askTO · May 2024ambience
Says the Kensington Market location has the described feel.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.