A key LCBO store closure on Eglinton Avenue in Toronto has caught the attention of many local residents who now face a longer trip to satisfy their weekend wine and spirits needs. The LCBO has officially closed its store at 333 Eglinton Ave. W., near the busy intersection of Eglinton and Avenue Road, effective May 31, 2025.
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Why Did the LCBO Close This Eglinton Avenue Store?
The LCBO store closure at 333 Eglinton Avenue is not linked to any broader restructuring or downsizing of operations. Instead, the closure was due to the natural expiration of the store’s lease, which the LCBO chose not to renew.
In an official statement to the press, LCBO said:
“Similar to other retailers, we are continuously reviewing our store network as part of normal business operations. The closure of the 333 Eglinton West location is a result of the lease expiring on May 31, and the decision not to renew.”
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Is This the Start of More LCBO Closures?
No — the LCBO has confirmed that this is an isolated store closure, and no other LCBO locations in Toronto or the province are slated for shutdown. While this may come as a relief to many, some concerns were raised following recent changes in Ontario’s liquor distribution model, such as:
- The expansion of beer, wine, and RTDs (ready-to-drink beverages) into grocery and convenience stores
- The province-wide LCBO strike earlier in 2025
- The removal of U.S. alcohol brands from LCBO shelves
Despite those developments, LCBO insists that this closure is purely a logistical decision related to a single location’s lease.
How Will This Impact Eglinton West Residents?
For those who frequented the now-closed LCBO at Eglinton and Avenue Road, the impact will be minimal. The liquor retailer emphasized that five other LCBO stores are located within a 3 km radius, providing plenty of nearby options for purchasing wine, beer, and spirits.
Nearby LCBO Locations (within 3 km):
- LCBO – Yonge & Eglinton Centre
- LCBO – Avenue Road & Lawrence
- LCBO – St. Clair Avenue West
- LCBO – Summerhill (Yonge Street)
- LCBO – Spadina Road
What’s Next for the LCBO?
This latest LCBO store closure in Toronto 2025 is part of the liquor board’s ongoing review of its retail footprint. While the alcohol landscape in Ontario is shifting with more private-sector retail options, the LCBO remains committed to servicing communities across the province with its extensive network of stores.
Residents of the Eglinton West area can rest assured: this is not the beginning of a major retail pullback, and LCBO stores across Toronto remain open and fully operational.