Mill St. Brew Pub

The heartbeat of our brewery–this was the first beer that we ever brewed back in 2002 when we opened our doors. Where other breweries have come along and copied us, the idea of making an organic beer was a precept of our company and it still represents that spirit of doing the right thing that governs everything that we do here at Mill Street.

Our original brewery in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, known as “Tankhouse #3” was built in 1879 as a storage building for bulk spirits waiting to be filled into barrels. It was in this building in 2003 that our Tankhouse Ale was born. Now made with all organic ingredients, we use an abundance of organic hops and five different organic malts to produce a rich, fiery pale ale, copper-red in colour, and truly satisfying in flavour.

Our organic barley comes from the Great Plains of Canada. I had the opportunity to go and meet the farmers that grow this organic grain for us, and they are amazing people. These fine folks have taken one step back, and are doing things the right way. This is an American-style craft lager brewed with pale and amber malts, and a whole lot of American west coast hops to give it a wonderful character that’s certified organic. All of the organic barley malt, hops and yeast come from west of the 100th Meridian–thus the name. It is a truly Canadian craft brew that combines the “best of the west” ingredients, a unique recipe and classic Mill Street smoothness.

Our Nitrogen-charged Cobblestone Stout is a smooth traditional Irish-style stout served with that familiar creamy pour. With a deep roasted, smoky palate and a crisp, lingering hop note to finish, this is a stout lover's stout. This classic pub ale is a gift from our brewers to you.

Mosaic, El Dorado and Hallertau Blanc hops.

A whimsical design that is another winning Nitrogen-charged combination from our brewery. Fantastic cold weather beer, this porter has been a wintertime favourite at our Toronto pub since 2009. Using the same widget can technology as our Cobblestone Stout, this beer is now available to drink at home as well. The use of porter styles to make flavoured beers is a classic signature of North American craft breweries, and I think our Vanilla Porter is one of the best. Understated and complex, the character of this beer come from vanilla. My dad used to grow orchids, and now I do too in a greenhouse at home. Friends who have followed my career in the brewing industry since 1986 laughed when they realized that I had finally made a beer out of orchids! Funny where inspiration comes from!

This beer is really hoppy but not bitter. It is an ale and a lager. It is juicy, herbal, floral, smooth, crisp, and doesn't taste like anything else. It is a sessionable version of a non-sessionable style. Hopped? Confused? Once you try it, you'll get it. It is deliciously straight forward.

A remarkable wheat beer infused with a blend of Orange Pekoe and Earl Grey teas. It pours a light amber colour and will charm you with its sublime tea flavour and subtle lemon twist. A truly Canadian take on one of Europe’s newest beer styles.

Appearing in the fall this devilishly delicious ale is brewed with real pumpkin and generous amounts of spice. this smooth medium bodied amber ale is made with a blend of 5 malts, 6 spices, unmalted wheat, pure vanilla extract and pumpkin in the mash. its spicy aroma and hints of ginger and clove leave a lingering "pumpkin pie" aftertaste.

Mill Street Belgian Style Wit is a refreshing beer made with a unique blend of ingredients. The soft texture and pale colour comes from the use of wheat, coriander, orange peel and our special yeast and produce the complexity and depth of fruity flavours contained within the glass. This beer is unfiltered. The resulting cloudiness gave rise to the term Wit, or White beer.

Introducing our first certified organic IPA - the Hazy Organic IPA; brewed with two certified organic US-grown hop varieties, Sultana and Amarillo hops. These hops deliver a bouquet of tropical, citrus, floral, and pine aromas. The beer is fruity and features west coast pine character, robust bitterness, and a smooth mouthfeel.

Is it possible to be both subtle and forward at the same time? To be both bold and reserved? This lager is a hybrid between a traditional light lager and juicy IPA. Not quite an IPL (or a cold IPA) it's a brew all of it's own.

This thirst-quenching “export style” brew is crafted the way domestic blonde ales were made 100 years ago. The natural sweetness of the malt dominates this smooth ale, making it – what we alternately call the “Ultimate Hockey Beer” or the “Ultimate Cottage Beer” (depending on the season).

A fall staple, this "festbier" is brewed for fall celebrations, the best known being the Oktoberfest in Munich. Ours take on the style has a soft, malty aromatic nose and a rich copper colour capped with a large creamy white head. at 5.5% it will keep you warm on a cool autumn evening.

This unique porter is rich and robust, imparting an intense coffee flavour. And yes, it’s made with real roasted Balzac’s beans in every batch!

White Space. Calm in a busy world. Brewed with camomile flowers, coriander and Mediterranean blood orange, this beer is very, very mellow. Intentionally cloudy due to our use of wheat in the recipe, this unfiltered beer has a creamy texture and a lightly dry and softly bittersweet orange finish. Relax, we’ve got this.

Organic Pilsner is a full-flavoured German lager crafted with traditional ingredients. This brilliantly, light golden beer features a long lasting white head. French Strisselspalt & German Hersbrucker hops provide classic noble hop aroma – a delicate balance of floral, spicy, herbal and subtle citrus notes. The finish is crisp and malty with just enough bitterness to entice you to take another sip.

After seeing people’s reaction to the limited-edition Rodeo Monk Belgian-style IPA, I brewed Welterweight Session IPA to offer the same big hop aromas and delicate fruitiness with a reduced overall bitterness. This feisty white session IPA delivers hoppy Belgian-style IPA qualities at a much more reasonable 4.8% abv, making Welterweight a beer that you can sit on a deck and drink all summer long – and that is exactly what I plan to do!

Combination of herbal, floral and fruity IPA hops aromas with an underpinning of light peardrop sweetness. Lightly sweet palate that is quite soft and textured due to wheat malt use. Long, complex finish with notes of apricot, pears in syrup and tropical fruit but finally finishing dry.

Originating as a cask-only version of our Tankhouse Ale, Tankenstein is a dry-hopped IPA with full body and matching bitterness. It is a perfectly balanced ale with caramel and biscuit malts complementing the dryness of US grown bittering hops but with a massive over-lay of American Cascade hops being added to the tank during ageing to “dry-hop” the beer and give it a wonderful perfumey character. Grapefruit and piney resinous tones are the main contribution of the Cascades and make this a truly classic American-style IPA. It’s ALIVE!!!!!!

This IPA is crafted using Eldorado, Citra and Galaxy hops to bring bursts of citrus, tropical and stone fruit aromas and flavours. Click into a bold, tantalizing world of flavour.

A golden coloured ale with a very floral flavour from American cascade hops perfectly balanced with a soft smooth malt texture and thick, creamy white head that puts it in a league of its own

First brewed in partnership with the St. John’s Fruit Tree Project, this special release has become a favourite at our St. John's Brewpub. Featuring flavours of sweet strawberry and crisp rhubarb, we're excited to bring this fruity and slightly tart beer to Canadians everywhere.

Hopped & Confused is no one hit wonder. Volume 2 is packed with the deliciously sessionable taste of malted barley and toasted wheat flakes with notes of peach, nectarine and tropical fruits from Mosaic, Galaxy, and Centennial hops. Fermented warm with Kveik yeast, this hazy brew is like nothing else. Let the adventure begin!

True IPAs were high in both alcohol and hops to survive the long hot voyage from Britain to India. This makes it a big and flavourful beer style. Our version is no exception. Traditional English malts and hops are used to give this copper brew a big flavour. This beer has a slightly roasted note with a strong hop bitterness and flavour.

We love coming to the Mill. Special Valentines celebration tonight with my husband, my mom, my sister and our best friend. We were lucky enough to get Alyssa to serve us. She's the sweetest. Elk burger is to die for.. if you like fish n chips. Come taste it here. It's sure to be your new fave Can't wait to come back. Thank you Amy for making the magic happen

The atmosphere is super cozy, settle next to the War Museum and the Ottawa hydro canal. The staff is attentive and friendly. We ordered the Korean Chicken sandwich, which is more of a burger: easy 5 stars. Large and full of taste. Sweet and salty all in one. The pizza margharita lack flavor, very thin, not enough cheese. 2 stars. Loads of home brew beers to choose from. Normal expensive price for Ottawa A nice place to visit during a visit to the museum, or passing along on the bike path located before the pub. Lots of parking available.

This was my second time at a Mill Street Brew Pub, after visiting the one in the Toronto Historic Distillery Districtand I loved it again! The historic and picturesque backdrop, cozy yet classy ambiance, well-mannered staff, and delicious food made for a fantastic experience. Truly, one couldn't ask for more! We visited during Thanksgiving weekend with my colleague and their family, making us a group of four. We ordered a variety of dishes: Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie, Fried Chicken Sandwich, the Thanksgiving Special Turkey Meal, and the Thanksgiving Special Lamb Meal. I personally tried the Lamb Meal and the Pot Pie. The lamb was tender, and the gravy was absolutely deliciousone of the best I've ever had. The pie was also excellent. My colleague and his wife had drinks: the Portage Creme Ale and the Mill St Breeze. According to them, both drinks were really good! Overall, we had a great time, and this place is now on my list of recommended spots for bringing guests and friends visiting us in Ottawa.

True story: Years ago, someone gifted me a pint glass for my collection. On it was a logo: Mill St. Brewery. I had never heard of the place but I gladly accepted the thoughtful donation. As time passed, my pint glass collection became unwieldy and I was forced to make some tough decisions. I eliminated glasses of places I had never personally been. Unfortunately, Mill St. Brewery, still an unknown entity to me, was cut. Flash forward to 2025, I was in Ottawa and noticed something astonishing on Google Maps Mill St. Brewpub was just 10 minutes away. And it clicked I HAD THAT GLASS. You can guess what happened next. I pulled up a seat at the Brewpub. It's located in an amazing old grist and sawmill next to Chaudire Falls just incredible. I ordered one of their seasonal IPAs and the Brewmaster Burger. While the beer was a bit underwhelming (corroborated by an average rating on Untappd), the burger was superb and I couldn't be happier to enjoy the amazing environment. I'd happily go back again and, in fact, hope I have the excuse to do so. I should note, this is just one location of Mill St. Brewpub, with others spread around the region.

This restaurant is incredibly amazing. The tables with river view are fantastic. Food was soooo delicious and tasty especially the Elk Burger and Bang Bang Shrimp. Thank you so much EMILY, you made our day great.