LCBO

I came to this location to pick up two bottles of higher-​end whisky, and was not disappointed at all. this location used to be an old train station, which has been repurposed into an LCBO. looking this location up on a map led me to believe this location was a lot further south from the summerhill TTC station then what I expected by walking. within about 3 minutes of brisk walking I was inside a LCBO version of heaven. this location is what gorgeous looks like, everything is well stocked, Very organized (to the point where I got lost about 3 times) and immaculately clean. this location has a brand new «craft brewery» section, which is stellar to say the least, this location also has a tasting area, with tasting classes. suffice to say, if this location doesn’t have what you are looking for, no one in Ontario does. lots of parking, TTC within minutes of walking, and super friendly-​helpful staff makes this location absolutely legendary. a definite must to come and see.

Possibly the greatest wine and beer store I have ever been into. It’s huge, made in an old train station. The selection is just about untouchable. I got soooo much beer. I was concerned at the border but they didn’t even care. MUST VISIT for any traveler.

Probably the worst recurring customer service out of any LCBO I’ve visited on weekends. The Saturday night staff are always miserable, power-​tripping thugs. I’ve been refused service for no reason, seen others challenged about their age even after presenting valid government issued ID, and it is very difficult to find an employee who is willing and happy to give you advice on products or direct you to its various sections during its busy hours. One feels like he or she is being treated the way a roided-​up bouncer at a nightclub would treat his patrons rather than by dedicated customer service individuals. I will be taking business elsewhere from now on forward.

The flagship LCBO in Ontario, it’s an old train station beautifully converted and respected in terms of architecture. Out of all the LCBO’s this one is the one i thoroughly enjoy spending my money on. A trip to the LCBO is usually a stroll to what you need and a cashier visit. At this LCBO, it’s always more of an experience for me personally. It’s a time to browse, to learn, to speak with staff, to expand my mind a little bit really. You could easily get lost in their vintage, liquor or beer section.
I really really wish i could crack open a beer and shop here. It would make it that much more awesome.

The nicest LCBO I have been to. They have an incredibly large section, especially the vintages. The fact that it’s in an old train station make it really beautiful. I’ve only been here a handful of times, but they always have something going on in their event section. The last time it was a Caribbean theme and they had music, rum to taste, and an assortment of cold and hot food. There were a bunch of brochures and treat bags as well. They will actually throw private parties in there too with cooking and wine tastings.

I visited this LCBO somewhat accidentally… it was the chosen location for the Unibroue tasting of La fin du monde as well as the sale of their special 6L bottles. The food for the tasting was provided by Beer Bistro.
The first pairing mated Blanche de Chambly and a tuna tartar bite… the beer was great. The tuna was ok.
The second pairing combined a squash ravioli with Don de Dieu. The beer was amazing and the ravioli was quite good.
The third pairing involved 17 Grand Reserve with lamb stew… the pairing was very promising.
The fourth combination mixed La Resolution and an ice cream sandwich… unreal!!!
Finally we were able to sample La Fin du Monde with a blue cheese canolli. A true taste of heaven.
The event overall was first class. Merci Unibroue!!!

This one is a nice one folks, go get your drink on)

This place us awesome! Being American, I was extreme impressed at the size and selection at this store. In the US, you can buy alcohol in most stores, so we don’t tend to have many stores completely dedicated to booze. I know it’s government owned and controlled and it’s probably annoying if you live here, but I was impressed!
We were able to find some really unique, hard-​to-​find bottles. My fiancé travels to Belarus for work on occasion, and since his first trip, he’s been looking for a source for Belorussian vodka. Here, he found his hook-​up! We also found Hungarian champagne.
Enormous space, nice tasting room, and friendly employees. Wish we had a place like this in Chicago!

This place is the crown jewel of LCBO stores. It is easily 3 – 4 times larger than the average LCBO store with a much larger selection.
The Vintages section of wines here is as big as the average LCBO by itself. I found the staff here to be more attentive and knowledgeable than some other stores. The selection of wines is impressive!
Selection is better here, and the shelves are well-​stocked. For example, if the average store has two or three flavours of Absolut vodka, there may be 6 – 7 here.

This is one of the best lcbos selection wize. It’s a beautiful store and has a wise range of liquor. Not to mention the tasting bar of various wines and Liquors in back for a standard price which is a Joyce touch. Layout is well done and the design is beautiful.

The best LCBO around, by far. I love the fact that it’s located inside an old railway station, and their selection is second to none. The staff are friendly and it’s right beside the subway station. The only downside is limited parking at the back, and the staff are always out front telling people to move their cars.

I don’t know if this is the best LCBO in the province. I only say that because I haven’t been to every LCBO in the province. It’s definitely the best one I’ve ever been to.
Oh, myyyyyyyy.
There were ciders and rums I’d never seen before. No Old Monk, of course, because we live in a fascist dictatorship*. I’m running out, people!
Seriously, the building is beautiful, the booze is delicious. And they have parking! In the city of Toronto, south of the 401! This is a freaking MIRACLE.
*We don’t.

This has got to be the biggest LCBO I’ve ever been to!
If your looking for hard to find alcohol this place has it! Housed in what used to be a train station, the building itself and the interior are worth the walkthrough. Be prepared to get lost and you’ll see the most alcohol you’ve ever seen!
Great choice of vintages, beer, and wines.
Staff are highly knowledgable and always offer tastings at their sampling bar.

One of my fave LCBOs. Decent selection of vintages (for both wine and spirits). They also carry beer in bottle, can, and tall boy form, which I appreciate.
Parking lot is convenient, free, and never full.
In the winter time, there’s a pole in the entryway that you can leash your dog to so that they’re in an heated environment whilst you shop.
Staff are hit or miss. Sometimes I don’t get IDed, other times, I do. Some of them will lie to you about selection to get you off their backs while others will spend time helping you find the perfect wine.

OK, so on principle I can never give an LCBO 5 stars. For better or for worse, this is the fanciest LCBO you’re going to get in Ontario. I have to admit that it’s actually a pretty cool concept. A former train station has been transformed into a pretty thorough liquor store with the cool concept of different areas being «tracks».
If there’s something you want in Ontario alcohol-​wise, here and the Queen’s Quay LCBO are the two places that you might find the more exotic items. This LCBO has everything from the cheapest beer to the most expensive scotch you can imagine.
They also have a very cool tasting room, where you can taste products for relatively cheap prices prior to purchase.
The staff here are maybe a little notch above LCBO’s, although expect your standard mix of surly and unhelpful and knowledgeable and helpful. There’s a parking lot if that helps with your mas spurchases.

There are a few things in this world that just have to be seen to be believed. There are just certain sites that words or pictures cannot do justice, for example: The Pyramids at Giza, Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon etc. Well, we can just go ahead and add the Summerhill location of the LCBO to that list.
I had heard many great things about this LCBO but nothing did it true justice. This place is simply magnificent, my own personal Mecca! This place puts all other LCBO’s to shame both in its size and vast selection. The beer selection, MY GOD THE BEER SELECTION! Their beer section is basically the size of a small liquor store in itself. They have virtually any beer my alcoholic heart desires, with a great selection of local, international and seasonal beers. For the wine drinkers they have the equivalent of a large LCBO for their wine department including a whole room of vintages and a sampling bar. In addition as one would expect the liquor selection is top notch as well. If you cannot find something at this location then it is probably not available in Ontario.
I’m so in love with this place, even though I don’t live anywhere close I will venture here the next time my beer fridge is empty because why go to the rest when you can go to the best.
Now excuse me while I go and start a campaign to make this a UNESCO world heritage site.

There should be the sound of singing angels everytime someone enters… just saying.
Been checking out the Summerhill area for a while, but never ventured into the LCBO… Boy was I missing out! This place is spacious and beautiful — from the architecture, interior layout and pristine displays. Everything seems to have a tint of gold and sparkle, like walking into the Louvre of everything Liquor — they even have signs and arrows for each section so you don’t get lost.
I was on the hunt for the elusive Sommersby Blackberry Cider — it’s always out of stock at the LCBO near my place. Since I was in the area, I made sure to check ot this LCBO. JACKPOT! Got my few cans and there were so many check out counters, paying was a breeze.
I’m not big on alcohol (Obvs! since I was going for a wussy cider), but this place looks like Heaven — I’m pretty sure you’ll find whatever your boozey heart desires.

It is kind of a good feeling to be lost in roll of rolls of booze at LCBO Summerhill!
Best selections of everything and anything!
The building itself is really interesting as it used to be a train station and I love how they kept a lot of the details and have them integrated into the existing design. The cashier area used to be the waiting/​ticketing area is exceptional nice with the high ceilings and the huge windows!
There are so many beers here I could not find in my neighbourhood LCBO! I guess I have to drop by here more often and pick some up!

Today was my first time at this Summerhill location. Pulling in today the parking lot around back may have been a tight squeeze but what awaited me inside was something truly spectacular. Aside from the courteous staff and the seemingly endless rows of alcohol (ya ya, I know standard LCBO stuff) the vintages section here and general architectural layout of this building were mind blowing.
What an experience today! I was invited to this LCBO for an exclusive event hosted by Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch where a bottle of rare Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 55 Year Old Scotch was unveiled. Unbelievable! The bottle is one of 15 in existence and the 7^th of 11 to be auctioned off with all proceeds of this bottles sale going to benefit the Wounded Warriors (a NPO which helps wounded and injured members of the Canadian Forces). This auction takes place at the new Trump Hotel in Toronto on October 19^th, 2012 where this bottle is expected to go for over $ 50,000 (the previous bottle auctioned in the USA sold for $ 96,000 USD). Ya that’s roughly what I make in a weekend… Not!
A Brinks Truck pulled to the front and two armed guards unloaded the bottle from it’s rear, a procession of bagpipes and drums lead the bottle to its resting place inside the Grand Hall inside the LCBO (this location is THAT amazing — it’s got a GRAND HALL).
Once the procession had ended the bottle was removed from its special case and placed on display. Attendees took their seats and heard speeches from a member of the LCBO, Wounded Warriors and two representatives from William Grant & Sons. The second of two representatives Ms. Beth Havers led us all through a nosing and tasting of Glenfiddich’s 12, 21, 30 and 50 year vintages. (the 50 year old is actually sold at this LCBO location and retails for a mere $ 26,000 — meaning the taste we had was worth roughly $ 500). I should note I’ve never eaten a meal worth $ 500 let alone had a drink worth that much — I felt like a King!
The tasting was followed by an assortment of snacks provided by Rock Lobster a Toronto based Seafood Food Truck. They decided to take inspiration from Scottish Culture for the meal and we were provided with: Lobster Rolls, Oysters on the ½ Shell, Scottish Smoked 8 Year Cheddar cheese and a Beef appetizer which had been braised in Glenfiddich 12 year — the taste was unmatched.
While this sort of red carpet experience is not the norm at this location it certainly has quite a few extra elements which cater to this sort of exclusive event. A truly magical and breathtaking experience, one that I am sure to not forget anytime soon. I know where I am going for my bottle of Glenfiddich 50 year the day I win the Lotto ⁶⁄₄₉.
However, those of you already able to afford this bottle of pure liquid gold I encourage you to visit this location, and give me a call when you’re on your way home so I can share in this unique experience with you… seriously, Call me… please
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You know how you’re not supposed to go grocery shopping when you’re hungry? Well, don’t go to the Summerhill LCBO when you’re thirsty: you will want to buy everything.
Seriously.
Consider yourself warned.
This might be my happy place. The Summerhill LCBO is a beautiful building, clean, calm (with the exception of the night before a long weekend), and it boasts a favourable staff-​to-​shopper ratio.
Needing a special gift for a 30^th birthday, I had a staff member spend close to an hour with me going over the various options for unique gifts (we settled on a 30 year old bottle of port). To throw out some more positives: there’s ample parking ’round the side, a good layout that categorizes wine by region, and (please note upcoming caps) A TASTING ROOM. Yep. Game on, liver.
I had a visitor this weekend and we went to the Summerhill LCBO as a destination. We then impulse-​purchased cake-​flavoured vodka. But that’s a story for another site.
Unilocal note: big ups to the free LCBO Food & Drink magazine that you can snag at various locations. A great resource to help convince you that there are things to do with your booze beyond pouring it straight.