Duke's Refresher + Bar

Duke's Refresher + Bar Duke's Refresher + Bar was a popular bar & grill, burger restaurant and beer bar located on Front Street E near St Lawrence Market. With over 40 beers on tap, delicious dishes and fun weekly events, it was a go-to spot for locals looking for a lively atmosphere and friendly staff. Duke's welcomed everyone with open arms, treating all customers like regulars from the moment they walked in. Although it is now permanently closed, Duke's will always be remembered as a place to step up your beer game and enjoy good times with friends.

Recent social media posts

2026-10-22

Honestly, this couldn't have gone better!

No, you can't see the outtakes.

(Influencers, we'll work with you but... y'know)

☃️🎃 Hallowe'en! 🎃☃️Join us for 2 nights of spooky shenanigans for this year's Hallowe'en bash!Friday 30th is our Angels ...
2026-10-19

☃️🎃 Hallowe'en! 🎃☃️

Join us for 2 nights of spooky shenanigans for this year's Hallowe'en bash!

Friday 30th is our Angels & Devils party, with a costume contest for the best dressed of the heavenly host or the army of darkness, and live entertainment from Good Enough Live Karaoke and from all of you - they play, you sing!

Saturday 31st is Krusty's Hallo'wicked Party, with a costume contest for the best dressed in any costume, Macabre Melon cocktails and plenty of other creepy chaos in store.

Prizes for the costume contest come from us and from the great ghouls at Bellwoods Brewery!

Book your table now through the link in our bio and get ready for a haunted Hallowe'en at Duke's Refresher!

☃️🎃 October Specials! 🎃☃️Our Cocktail Of The Month is the Macabre Melon; a beautiful blend of Polar Ice vodka, McGuinnes...
2026-10-02

☃️🎃 October Specials! 🎃☃️

Our Cocktail Of The Month is the Macabre Melon; a beautiful blend of Polar Ice vodka, McGuinness Melon liqueur, lime juice & soda, garnished with a cherry and a dripping rim of b̶l̶o̶o̶d̶ grenadine.

Our Brewery Of The Month is Bellwoods; joining our regular line-up is Collaborative Experimental IPA #003, made with Superflux Brewery, and a keg of Ghost Orchid is coming to rotating very, very soon!

Drop by the bar and try these beautiful specials at that are ready to haunt your insides!*



*In a good way...

It's not all about the arcades, y'know? We've got a range of board & card games to add a little spice to you night out. ...
2026-09-29

It's not all about the arcades, y'know? We've got a range of board & card games to add a little spice to you night out. Why not get into it with your buds next time you're here for a b**r?

Our new menu's been making waves for a few weeks, and we want to know what you've tried; comment below what your favouri...
2026-09-23

Our new menu's been making waves for a few weeks, and we want to know what you've tried; comment below what your favourite from the new line up is!

If you haven't tried any of the new dishes yet, what're you waiting for? Tonight's the perfect night, especially as it's Date Night!

If you've been hiding under a rock, you'll have missed that we expanded our Happy Hour food offerings!Swipe to see each ...
2026-09-15

If you've been hiding under a rock, you'll have missed that we expanded our Happy Hour food offerings!

Swipe to see each dish and come down between 4pm and 6pm or 10pm onwards from Sunday to Thursday to get your laughing gear around them all!



Crispy Garlic Bites! Fluffed up fried hunks of our house-made pizza dough, served alongside a flavourful marinara sauce.

Personal size nachos; all the crisp and crunch you need!

1/2lb of Chicken Wings, served with fries to take the edge off.

The old classic; a single Oklahoma Slider or Coop Mini Burger, though we like to get one of each.

Pair them with a PBR, our collab tallboys, a glass of Peller Estates w**e or any of it rail liquor!

Address

73 Front Street E
Toronto, ON
M5E1B8

To get to the location on Front Street East in Toronto, one can take the 503 streetcar and get off at the Church St. stop. From there, it's a short walk to the bar and grill.

If driving, take the Gardiner Expressway E and exit at Yonge St. Follow Yonge St. south until Front St. E, then turn left onto Front St. E. There are several paid parking lots nearby for those driving.

Alternatively, one can take Line 1 of the subway to King Station and then transfer to the 504 streetcar eastbound towards Broadview. Get off at the Church St. stop and it's a short walk from there to the restaurant.

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 12am
Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 12am

Telephone

+1 416-603-8826

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Duke's Refresher + Bar is the perfect spot for anyone looking for a fun and lively atmosphere in Toronto. With over 40 beers on tap, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The mouth-watering dishes are sure to satisfy any craving, whether you're in the mood for a classic burger or something more adventurous. The staff at Duke's are some of the friendliest and most welcoming in the city, making you feel like a regular from the moment you walk through the door. The music is loud and the conversation can get rowdy, but that's all part of the charm of this bar and grill. Located near St Lawrence Market on Front Street E, Duke's Refresher + Bar is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to step up their beer game and have a great time doing it.