black horse toronto

Toronto restaurant that was a neighbourhood institution has permanently closed

A Toronto restaurant that has been a neighbourhood staple for almost 30 years has permanently closed.

Since 1996, the Black Horse Restaurant has been a Bloorcourt Staple, serving standard pub fare and cheerful, friendly vibes for the neighbourhood.

The restaurant was also a go-to spot for gatherings, hosting their fair share of parties, events and live music over the years, earning it the reputation of being a community pillar.

The Black Horse's reign as Bloorcourt's go-to neighbourhood pub has come to a permanent close, as the restaurant has shut its doors for good.

According the the restaurant's signage, it has a longer history than just their nearly three-decade stint on Bloor West, claiming that the restaurant was established in 1892.

blogTO reached out to the Black Horse for the reasoning behind the closure, but was unable to contact the restaurant.

There is no word yet on what will be replacing the restaurant but for the sake of Bloorcourt residents and hearbroken fans of the restaurant, it'll hopefully maintain the casual comeraderie the Black Horse was known for.

Lead photo by

Black Horse


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Latest in Eat & Drink

Nearly 30-year-old Toronto Starbucks location among 4 sudden closures over weekend

Here's why a perfectly popular Toronto restaurant just overhauled its entire concept

This mobile Toronto coffee bar has secretly fuelled some of TV's most popular shows

Century-old Toronto power facility is now a hush-hush nightlife spot

A slick new bagel shop is coming to Toronto's Ossington strip

Beloved Toronto Vietnamese restaurant closing permanently after 30 years

Toronto gelato shop closing after 12 years as owner prepares to leave city forever

Viral Toronto dessert shop back in business after a two-year closure