Bars and pubs in Canada: 8,200+
Dashmote counts 8,200+ bars and pubs in Canada, 6% of the country's on-premise outlets. More of the bars and pubs in Canada sit outside the metro areas with a page than of the cafes.
Toronto has the most bars and pubs in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Vancouver
- Edmonton
What stands out about bars and pubs in Canada
- Canada is among the countries we track with the highest share of bars and pubs with an Instagram account linked.
- Canada is among the countries we track with the highest share of bars and pubs with 100+ public reviews.
- Canada is among the ten countries we track with the highest share of bars and pubs with a website listed.
How bars and pubs in Canada compare
Canada is in the bottom third for the share of outlets that are bars and pubs
Share of all open on-premise outlets that are bars and pubs, by country: the top five and Canada
Bars and pubs rank fifth for the number of outlets among outlet types in Canada
Open on-premise outlets by type in Canada, ranked
By metro area
| Metro area | Share |
|---|---|
| Toronto area | 13% |
| Montreal area | 11% |
| Vancouver area | 4% |
| Calgary area | 4% |
| Edmonton area | 3% |
| Ottawa area | 3% |
| Rest of Canada | 61% |
The Montreal area holds a slightly bigger share of bars and pubs than of all outlets
Each metro area's share of bars and pubs (bar) against its share of all outlets in Canada (tick)
Outlet profile
| Measure | Bars and pubs | All outlets in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 97% | 71% |
| Listed on a delivery app | 14% | 46% |
| Website listed | 63% | 76% |
| 100+ public reviews | 46% | 61% |
Sample from the list
| Venue | City | Category | Google rating band | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stone Corner Pub | Pickering | Pub | 4.0 to 4.4 | Website shown | Phone shown |
| The Malibu Lounge | Richmond Hill | Hookah bar | 4.5+ | Website shown | Phone shown |
| Momo Bar Billiards and Entertainment | North York | Sports bar | 4.0 to 4.4 | Website shown | Phone shown |
| La gabbia Grill & Bar | Newmarket | Pub | – | Website shown | Phone shown |
| Bar Sazerac | Hamilton | Cocktail bar | – | Website shown | Phone shown |
What the numbers show
Most of the channel sits outside the 6 largest metro areas: 61% of the bars and pubs in Canada are elsewhere.
Bars and pubs are a smaller part of the market in Canada than in most countries: 6% of all outlets, against a median of 11%.
How the numbers are defined
- Bars and pubs
- Open bars, pubs and night venues (venues whose main public listing category is a drinking place).
Selling to bars and pubs in Canada
Cover the regions too
More bars and pubs in Canada sit outside the big cities than cafes do; plan regional reps or distributor routes, not city teams alone.
Check social profiles
Bars and pubs in Canada link an Instagram account more often than elsewhere; their posts show menus, events and brands on display.
Plan regional coverage
With 61% of the bars and pubs outside the largest metro areas, regional reps or distributor partners reach more of the channel than city teams alone.
Frequently asked questions
How visible are bars and pubs in Canada on Instagram?
Canada is among the countries we track with the highest share of bars and pubs with an Instagram account linked.
How well reviewed are bars and pubs in Canada?
Canada is among the countries we track with the highest share of bars and pubs with 100+ public reviews. 46% of bars and pubs in Canada carry 100+ public reviews.