LCBO stores close as workers go on strike. Here’s where you can get beer, wine and spirits in Toronto instead

LCBO workers are officially on strike starting Friday, forcing the corporation’s retail stores across the province to close for two weeks — meaning thirsty Torontonians who haven’t yet stocked up must look elsewhere for brews, sips and spirits.
Thankfully, the city is full of affordable and varied options, from craft breweries and distilleries to wine shops. Some private vendors tell the Star they’ve planned for weeks to prepare for the surge in demand.
“We’ve already seen in the week leading up to the strike, an uptick in traffic at our stores,” said Mark Wasserman, marketing manager of the Wine Rack. “We know that there will be an uptick in consumer demand, and I imagine the same will go for the wineries and small brewers as well.”
Thousands of LCBO workers are taking to the picket lines after no deal was reached between the corporation and the union by the 12:01 a.m. deadline Friday.
LCBO said all its retail stores will close for two weeks as a result, after which 30 undisclosed locations will open for in-store shopping with limited hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The LCBO’s website and mobile app will continue to accept orders for free home delivery anywhere in Ontario for the strike’s duration, the corporation noted in a recent release.
Take a look at some of the other options in the city.
If you’re a craft beer fanatic, don’t miss these seven local favourites:
The city has no shortage of wineries and wine shops for all your needs. Here are some to consider:
If you’re on the hunt for spirits, don’t fret — here are three local options: 
Didn’t spot anything you like? Not to worry — a variety of drinks can still be bought from licensed grocery stores, LCBO Convenience Outlets and other private retailers like the Beer Store across the province, the LCBO confirmed.
Drinks will also continue to be served at bars and restaurants, as well as the LCBO’s Specialty Services and Duty-Free shops. With all that in mind, there’s little for reason Ontarians to go dry, strike or not.
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