#355Global
Godspeed Brewery
Toronto, Canada · Czech- and Japanese-influenced brewery taproom · North America
A brewery taproom focused on rigorously made Czech-style lagers and an eclectic range that also covers pale ales and tart saisons, often using Japanese ingredients. In 2025, the bar offered a Japanese-minimalist room with the energy of a Bavarian beer hall, plus sake, highballs and wine.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
242 Coxwell Ave, Toronto, ON M4L 3B2, Canada
- Style
- Czech- and Japanese-influenced brewery taproomChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Taproom: Sunday–Thursday 11am–10pm; Friday–Saturday 11am–midnight.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- Reservation inquiries: retail@godspeedbrewery.com or +1 416 551 2282.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
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The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
37.4 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 69.5
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 58.5
- Serious press
- 15.0
- Social Vibes
- 62.3
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
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Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
89/ 100
The existing 89/100 remains the proprietary Social Vibes score. This source review clarifies the evidence without recalculating it.
Score context
East End brewery and taproom blending Japanese minimalism with Czech lager precision. Guests praise authentic Czech-style beers, creative Japanese-influenced options, knowledgeable staff, good food and welcoming patio/indoor space; beer-focused but highballs available.
Guest sources checked:
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Guest score details
Highlights in the stored read
- authentic Czech lagers
- Japanese-influenced beers
- knowledgeable friendly staff
- welcoming atmosphere
The stored excerpt is retained in the original record but is omitted here because its source text or exact-room attribution could not be independently verified.
Review & discussion links
- restaurantji.comCustomer-review citation · Publication and visit dates not verified
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- restaurantguru.comCustomer-review citation · Publication and visit dates not verified
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Crowd signal
Google 4.5★ across 691 reviews.
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Awards
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No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.