Top 5 Sports Bars to Watch Toronto Maple Leafs Games

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a huge following. Being able to watch the team play in person is a thrill. However, many can’t afford to watch them live inside Scotiabank Arena, so they head elsewhere.

Watching Toronto Maple Leafs games at home is nice, but nothing beats watching them at a sports bar with a bunch of friends.

Being in a major city provides many different places to go and watch the games. Which places are the best gets different answers from different people.

A lot goes into picking the best spot for you and your friends, the atmosphere, staff, prices, and quality of food and drinks.

The better these things are, the more likely you will return and recommend them to others. I have my personal favourite, as I’m sure you do too.

With NHL training camp and pre-season only a month away, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of the top five sports bars to watch Leafs games at.

There are a couple of places on the list that I have been to before, some more times than others. There are also a few I’ve never been to but were highly recommended.

Here is a look at the five places which made my list and some details about them you may or may not have known. Hopefully, your favourite place is on this list.

No. 4 – The Rec Room

The Rec Room is located at 255 Bremner Blvd. It is right across the street from Rogers Centre, CN Tower, and Ripley’s Aquarium.

They are only a seven-minute walk from Scotiabank Arena. It is the perfect location for those interested in doing more than just watching the game.

With two restaurants (Three10 and The Shed) inside, there are plenty of food options for everyone.

Three10 offers starters like jumbo wings and calamari to platters for groups of two or more. They also have many different burgers, pizza, and pasta options. There are also many cocktail, wine, and draft beer options, along with a few hard seltzers to choose from.

The Shed offers fries and poutine, snacks, wood-fired pizzas, handhelds, and desserts. They also offer plenty of Beer, Wine, and cocktail options. So, no matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll find it in The Rec Room.

For entertainment before or after the game, or during intermission, you can play video games, redemption games, pool, or ping pong.

There is something for everyone and all age groups. The Rec Room has over 80 games, such as Pac Man, Kung Fu Panda and Mario Kart.

No 3. The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line is located at 22 Front St. W. They are right beside the Hockey Hall of Fame and a four-minute walk to Scotiabank Arena. The restaurant is owned and operated by former NHL goaltender Wayne Cowley.

It’s not uncommon to see former Toronto Maple Leafs players such as Darcy Tucker, Wendel Clark, Rick Vaive, or Lanny McDonald stop by.

When you’re at The Bottom Line, you never know who you’ll meet. This is my favourite place on the list to watch Leafs games.

That’s why I host a watch party at The Bottom Line once a month during the regular season. The place is always packed with Leafs fans, and the atmosphere is incredible. If you plan on staying to watch the game, make sure you make a reservation.

The Bottom Line offers lots of seating, great staff, a diverse food menu, and plenty of drink options. With 55 TVs, you’ll never miss the game, no matter where you’re sitting.

Food options include Beef Sliders, Bottom Line wings, Duck Poutine, Bottom Line club sandwich, fish and chips, pizza, and more. As for the drink menu, they offer many beer, wine, and cocktail options.

The Bottom Line is the perfect spot to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs or to stop by before or after the game. They are also a great place to enjoy a meal or drink before or after your visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

No 2. The Loose Moose

The Loose Moose is the second most popular restaurant in the downtown core to watch Toronto Maple Leafs games.

They are located near Union Station and the Royal York Hotel at 146 Front St. W. Walking from the Loose Moose to Scotiabank Arena will take about eight minutes.

If you’re a beer lover, the Loose Moose has over 65 varieties on tap.

They also offer cocktails, wine, and caesars. As for the food, they have tons of pub favorites like beef sliders, nachos, and chicken wings, but also a good selection of burgers and sandwiches.

Another reason for visiting the Loose Moose is The Antler Room located underneath the Loose Moose.

The Antler Room is an underground music spot. Come to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs and stay for the music. It’s definitely, a place you have to visit at least once.

With the ability to host up to 800 guests between Loose Moose and Antler Room, there is usually no problem getting in and getting a table. If you’re going with a large group, it is best to make a reservation.

No 1. Real Sports

Real Sports is number one on this list for many reasons.

It is mere steps away from Scotiabank Arena at 15 York St. Their location makes it the best place to check out before or after a Toronto Maple Leafs game.

Due to its popularity, it is best to make a reservation well in advance if you plan on watching a game there with a large group.

There are two sections to Real Sports. There is the Arena and the Resto. If you’re going there to watch the game, the Arena is where you want to be.

The Arena boasts a 39-foot HD big-screen tv, a 100-foot-long bar, and a DJ booth. This area has high-top seating, regular seating, booths, and plenty of smaller TVs throughout, so you never miss a minute of the action.

Real Sports has a large menu to offer something for everyone. You can order the 6ix burger sliders, nachos, pizza, salmon, chicken wings, salad, steak, and my favourite, the 6ix burger.

For drink lovers, they have many wine options, beer, tall cans, and cocktails. They also have specialty drinks like the Leafs Nation. You can also get shooters and scotches.

Whether you live in Toronto or you’re just visiting, you need to experience a Toronto Maple Leafs game at Real Sports at least once. Go find out why it is the number place to watch a Leafs game other than live at Scotiabank Arena.