Where to Eat After the Royal Winter Fair 2026
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns to Exhibition Place from November 6 to 15, 2026, with the Royal Horse Show, a holiday market and plenty of food to sample. Once you have seen the animals and shopped the market, you will probably want a proper meal. Fortunately, Liberty Village is just a short walk away. Here are restaurants near the fair for brunch, dinner or a post-fair pint.
Where to Eat After the Royal Winter Fair
Liberty Commons at Big Rock Brewery – Pints and Pub Plates
Liberty Commons is a brewpub inside the Big Rock Brewery space, run by Oliver & Bonacini. It is a relaxed spot for groups, with house beer and hearty pub food.
- Try: A flight of house-brewed beer with pub classics
- Address: 42 Liberty St., Toronto
- Website: oliverbonacini.com
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen – A Brunch Institution
If you visit the fair on a weekend morning, Mildred’s is a classic stop. It is best known for its blueberry buttermilk pancakes.
- Try: Blueberry buttermilk pancakes
- Address: 85 Hanna Ave., Toronto
School Restaurant – Comfort Food in a Cozy Room
School serves hearty brunch and dinner plates in a schoolhouse-themed room. It is a good pick for a sit-down meal after a long day at the fair.
- Try: Brunch or dinner mains
- Address: 70 Fraser Ave., Toronto
OEB Breakfast Co. – Big Breakfasts
OEB is known for creative breakfast dishes and eggs Benedict. It is an easy pre-fair stop if you are arriving early.
- Try: Holy Smoked Meat Benedict
- Address: 2 East Liberty St., Toronto
The Brazen Head Irish Pub – A Post-Fair Pint
The Brazen Head is a large Irish pub with plenty of seating, which makes it handy for groups. Expect pints, pub fare and a lively crowd.
- Try: Pints and pub fare
- Address: 165 East Liberty St., Toronto
Eating at the Fair Itself
You do not have to leave Exhibition Place to eat well. For 2026, the fair’s Chef’s Table Dining Series offers multi-course dinners with drink pairings, and tickets include admission to the Royal Horse Show. The expanded Holiday Market also sells gourmet seasonal treats.
- Dates: November 6 to 15, 2026
- Venue: Exhibition Place, Toronto
- Tickets: royalfair.org
Restaurant hours can change, especially on weekends and during busy events, so check ahead or book a table before you go.
