CLOSURE: Brewery closing Toronto restaurant after 13 years
Published October 3, 2025 at 12:28 pm
A brewpub that’s been welcoming crowds to its west-end location for more than a decade says it’s being forced to move following a dispute with its landlord.
This week, Indie Alehouse, which operates another outpost but is well-known for its Dundas Street West location, said it plans to close its beloved Junction brewpub this month.
“Sad news to share – the Indie Alehouse Brewpub at 2876 Dundas St. West will be closing our doors on October 11th,” operators said in a post on social media.
“It’s been 13 yrs, and we’re sad to go, but have been unable to come to a new lease term with our LL and have decided it’s best we find another home.”
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The award-winning brewery opened in 2012 and has, according to its website, spent the last decade and change “refining processes and working with a wonderfully dedicated team of beer lovers,” to become the hotspot it is today.
Priding itself on “breaking traditional brewing rules,” the operation says it now boasts a diverse range of products that includes easy-drinking beers that appeal to all (or most) palates, as well as some rarer ales that “leave a lasting impression.”
Beyond beer, the pub also offers a diverse array of menu items, including pork belly fries, crispy brussels sprouts, smash burgers, fried chicken, mac n’ cheese, pizza and more. The restaurant, also known for hosting events, also boasts a kids’ menu.
While the news of the closure left many fans shocked and disappointed, operators say Indie Ale House enthusiasts can still visit the restaurant’s second location inside the Eataly store on Bloor Street in Yorkville.
“The Brewpub at Eataly Bay and Bloor and production will still continue, please come visit us there,” operators said on social media.
Still, many patrons are disappointed to see the Junction location close.
“This is just the worst news! You are our favourite place and favourite brew store in the neighbourhood,” one person wrote on social media.
“My partner and I had many dates there. My son had his first pizza and first mac and cheese there. We had our first COVID-era restaurant visit on your patio. We’ll be feeling this for a while. Please at least find a new home somewhere close to here.”
Others also said the brewpub holds a special place in their history and heart.
“Had my first date with my now husband here. Now we live in Germany, so we won’t get to have one last visit. You’ll be missed!” another patron wrote.
In the post, operators said they’re not quite ready to say goodbye just yet.
“We will have some better news to share soon, but for now we hope to see you one last time at the brewpub before Oct 11th. Thank you for all your support these 13 yrs,” they wrote.