The Cesar salad was good but could have used more dressing. The poutine was delicious! The apple bourbon sour was just okay--I couldn't really taste the bourbon. The French onion soup had nice flavor, but the onions were still a bit raw and it could have used more cheese. Service could have been better. We waited at least 25 minutes before we were able to ask for the bill, likely because it was busy and our server was also working behind the bar. read more

Bar Wellington - Caesar Salad, braised brisket poutine, apple bourbon sour Not pictured: French onion soup - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Our first night in Toronto and it was raining heavily. Cold rain. This was the first place we spotted and it was warm in the entry way, Guinness in 20oz pints. French onion soup. Very small portion. Dark caramelized onions, gruyere, beef stock (with sherry). Good. Brisket dip sandwich - OK. Crispy, hot fries. + a warm tradtional atmosphere +/- Friendly, competent service, but SLOW. +/- Lighting - 2700K, but too dim. + patio - which we obviously did not use - flatware - Sysco stainless - paper napkins $96.69 CAD for dinner for 2, including tax & tip read more

Popped in here for a quick drink while we waited for our reservations at another place. It was relatively empty when we were there and I was surprised how slow the service was. Good for a beverage if there's nowhere else to go! read more

Bar Wellington - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came for a late night light snack with some drinks and we were very disappointed with the meal. The classic wedge salad was $23 and contained a lettuce head cut in half with a few pieces of cheese, grape tomatoes, and onion. Felt like we paid for an overpriced head of lettuce cut in half. The service, drinks, and patio ambience were good, but the food just ruined the entire experience. read more

This restaurant has so much potential but fails to deliver with its execution. I was there this early evening with my significant other and it was empty which isn't a good sign. I'll concede that we were there before the dinner rush but I wasn't comforted by the 1 menu we received which was dirty. We never received a second menu, so we had to share or read upside down. The drink menu was also dirty and as we sat by the window we had the company of a dead fly on the sill. We tried the Welly Bacon Cheeseburger and the chicken tenders which continued the theme song of "It's just not quite there". The burger had tons of flavour but it was overcooked and tough to chew. The chicken tenders were cooked close to perfection but were breaded too heavily. The breading was overcooked, pieces of it were falling off in large clumps. The fries were alright, perhaps a bit more salt was needed. With some slight tweaks to the menu and bit more love and passion, the food could be great. The same goes for the restaurant itself, it needs some closer attention to cleanliness. The bar is beautiful, a central attraction the moment you walk in but I would ditch the large TVs and fill those shelves with more lighting and bottles. No one is having a drink to watch the news. I'm interested to see how this restaurant continues on. I'm will be trying other places in the area and may be back to see if it lives up to what it could be. A shame really, it was very close to greatness. read more

We stopped into this cozy pub on a Thursday night for drinks and snacks. (Corner of Wellington and Portland). The staff were very friendly and efficient. We ordered a couple of glasses of Chardonnay which came to the table quite promptly. We sat on the dining side which has cozy booths (very comfy)! Sound level was conducive to have a nice chat. Our server told us there had been some new additions to the menu which we tried! We went for the Bam Bam Shrimp, Tandoori Chicken Legs and Chicken Pan Fried Dumplings with an order of frites. The food also came to the table in good time. The frites were perfect and crunchy. Loved the dumplings and that dipping sauce was fab with them. The shrimp and chicken were both good too. Would have liked just a tad more kick to the sauce on the shrimp but still pretty good. We'll be back! They do a nice brunch on the weekends and they will be starting up their Sunday roast dinner soon (for winter)! Those are both keepers! Pretty reasonable for King West area too. read more

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It was nice to have supper on the patio at Bar Wellington (they recently just reopened). There is a park across the street so it's a great spot for people and dog watching. Gord had Bam Bam Shrimp (tempura battered shrimp tossed in tangy Thai sauce). I had Baked Macaroni & Cheese (chorizo sausage with sweet cherry tomatoes, cheddar, mozzarella, monterey jack cheeses). Both were good! Tavia was our server. She was friendly and took good care of us. read more

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I like going to Bar Wellington because they've got a great outdoor patio and tons of indoor seating. The location is great since it's just off king so it's never too loud. This was my second time going and the service has always been really good. Even though they've got a great selection of drinks the food is mediocre. The gnocchi wasn't very flavorful, if it weren't for the bacon bits i'd say it was missing salt. The mac n' cheese wasn't bad, but my friends and I would've liked it to have had more bread crumbs for a more baked finished, the chicken and waffles we liked the best, it had the most flavor. I'd definitely recommend Bar Wellington, it's a good local bar and always has seating! read more

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Despite being almost literally on my door step up until a hungover Sunday ago I had never eaten at The Bar Wellington (too many options, too little time #firstworldproblems) However after a long trip home on Sunday with a hangover it was finally time and it was a treat! I had the rib eye steak sandwich and it was great, the steak was well cooked and was cooked in a peppered seasoning with fried onions and peppers on the baguette - excellent delivery, the only issue was it must have sat a little as the great went a little soggy (not the end of the world) Served with fries and beef dip it was just the meal I needed To top it off Bar Wellington has a great outdoor seating area with loads of space and gets the sun really well! Definitely worth a try. PS - I've drank here many times and the beer selections are great and always served crisp PPS - Sunday you can bring your own wine PPPS - it doesn't get 5 stars because it is too expensive for a bar, I'm just a reckless fool. read more

Food was so good!! Our 5 people got shareable poutine with extra gravy, bao buns, Reuben sliders, Philly cheesesteak sliders (jalapeño sauce was SO creamy and good), and steak frites (a little over cooked on the steak). Service was FABULOUS, we loved our waiter. Can't remember his name, but we found out he was from south England. Ambiance was good, low lit and reasonable amount of noise. Very charming place that looks like an old house. Enjoyed our dinner here !! Would do again. read more

The redeeming factor is their food - some of it. Service could use an overhaul. Came as a group of 10 girls with reservations on a Saturday night. Off the bat the waitress' attitude showed us that she wasn't happy with us being there. We received attitude, our coasters literally being tossed on our tables, a wrong order that involved awkward waiting, and having to request our dishes to be cleared. She did get nicer as the time to pay got closer. You're not getting what you pay for in terms of portions other than the Mac and cheese. The pasta and gnocchi didn't taste like much, and nobody mentioned fries or salad costing extra when they asked which we wanted along with the salad. We ordered a number of wines, drinks, and shots. At least their gin and tonics weren't stingy. But their wine came short of the 9oz line. Would I go here again? No. Would I recommend this place? Only if the other delicious restaurants in the area are booked solid. read more

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Stopped in for a drink. Cozy spot! Chill vibe. Low lighting and lots of TV with sports. Beer selection has the usual suspects, no craft beer. Service was friendly and quick. There are stairs to get into the bar and stairs to get to the restrooms, if stairs are an issue. It's in a cool spot tho; I'm sure the patio is nice in the warm weather! read more

Great people watching patio, service, food and drinks. Stopped in here on a whim for a drink with my mom and was pleasantly surprised. Brunch was still available so we split eggs benny over the kale salad. It was excellent! The kale was prepared perfectly, the dressing was just the right amount and the eggs were cooked as requested and very tasty. My mom and I were both satisfied. I also ordered a caesar since it was brunch time :) It was delicious! I then tried the welly lemonade... so good! I highly recommend it! My mom tried a sip and then ordered one too. All and all great spot for a bite and a few drinks. The prices are very reasonable and at no point did we feel rushed or were we left wondering where our server went. Will be back for sure! read more

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A decent watering hole slash resto bar in the heart of the city. The service is average and the menu has limited options with just a few choices that stand out. I got a salad with prosciutto and a Tom Collins. Salad was alright except the kale was fairly fresh. It was filling but honestly could use more dressing. Prices are a bit higher than I'd pay for sub standard food. The patio is fairly large so no need to sit indoors in the dim lighting. Don't recommend unless you don't feel like venturing more west into the core. read more

Bar Wellington - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This review is for takeout only. I ordered for Roasted Vegetables (recommeded in the menu) and Garbonzo sandwich. Both portions were large, enough for two people. The roasted vegetables were cut (or chopped?) in large pieces. While the veggies were roasted really well, there was a peculiar taste that was bitter. I could not make out if it was a veggie gone bad or a herb or improper dressing. The sandwich was very dry and had to eat it with ketchup to balance. The chickpea fritter filling in itself tasted fine but overall sandwich was messed up. When I went there pick-up I realized it's nice cozy bar, perfect for a winter night or patio in summer. I would probably give dine-in another chance. But for now it was a bad experience with take out food. read more

What a great find! Excellent food and Ian at the bar was extremely friendly and fun to talk with.

I've only been here for brunch, but both times, I've consistently had great service and a tasty meal. ALSO the outdoor patio has a nice view of the park! This time we had the quinoa breakfast bowl and classic eggs benny. Both were delish. I would highly recommend for your brunch needs. read more

Bar Wellington - Quinoa breakfast bowl and eggs benny. - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I heard about good things about this place from my colleague. Called in to put an order, then they said lunch menu wasn't available online. So i asked for some recommendations. The answer wasn't too helpful. So i went in myself. Ordered a kale salad with Salmon. One star is for the Salmon, with was $6 extra on top of a $17 lunch menu Salad. Tbh, I expect a lot more than not even a box full of chopped kale and some cheese crumbles for $17. The dressing has disgusting fishy taste,going directly to garbage... what a disappointment... read more

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Pepper pitter-patters to patios periodically for play. Say that five times fast, and then consider frequenting this brick home turned corner al fresco haven. It's near your cool loft office and/or your pal's overpriced condo. The Caesar comes with a pickled bean and a hot pepper making this bloody babe pickle-y and naturally hotter. It's nice. They have a massive tap list, too, if beer is your thing. I paired my cocktail with their version of a Caprese that I shared with a bud. It was kind of sweet and they used cherry tomatoes. Honestly, it wasn't my fave, but I can appreciate that it's a decent salad. I enjoy their french onion soup in the winter, but this place is really all about their patios, so try to check it out in the warmer months. read more

Bar Wellington - Spicy bean Caesar. - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great neighborhood spot! I used to live next door and stopped in at least three times per week. Their fried brie app puts a smile on my face and the eggs diablo for brunch is fantastic! Their prosciutto-wrapped asparagus offered during happy hour is well balanced and their soups are all stellar. But the service here might be my favorite thing. Mary, Steven, Ginger - the bar staff are all so incredibly friendly and on top of their game. Your glass is never empty and they're always serving with a smile. read more

Food was good! Not as good as I remember it, but good nonetheless. I had the prime rib sandwich, meat was a little on the dry side, but the au jus was tasty. Both my coworkers had the chicken club and loved it. We started with the buffalo cauliflower, and that was the best part of the meal, it was nice and crunchy, not greasy at all. The reason for 3 stars was the service. We were the only ones in the dining room, and it was still difficult to get our servers attention. The food came out fairly quick, once we were able to order. All in all, an okay experience food wise :) read more

The inexpensive price point is a good indicator of what quality to expect. My steak was accompanied with an after taste. My sweet potato fries weren't crispy enough. More than half my dinner was left on my plate and I didn't take anything to-go. I'm going to have to pass next time somebody suggests Bar Wellington. read more

Bar Wellington - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Love love love the delicious food!!!!! Location: right at the corner of Wellington and Portland. Always lively in that area with lots of locals. Food: Amazing!!!!!! Absolutely delectable !!! I ordered the salmon sandwich and a side of house salad (included). My ordered ordered the same but with fries instead. The salmon was perfectly cooked on the inside, and the sauce they combined it with was unbelievable. The fries were perfect! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with just enough salt on them. My sister ordered the chick peas sandwich with salad. The quantity AND quality for the amount you pay is great! Staff/atmosphere: we sat outside on the patio which was nice and kept us enjoying the scenery. I stepped inside for a bit and was not liking the old bar atmosphere. Staff was friendly. Service was good. I will most definitely be back and bringing more company with me. Can't wait!!! Hats off to the chef!!!!!! read more

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FYI non pork eaters.....For brunch you cannot substitute out pork for anything (not even a slice of tomato), but you can add a slice of avocado for $4. No price reduction offered for the removal of pork. Reason given "plates are carefully constructed to a price point". But with that logic if you remove the bacon, a price reduction should be offered? Our table just tipped less, so it all worked out, but still strange. All sides offered on the menu are pork based. read more

Sometimes good drink specials. Open late. Limited beers. Poor service (except for that one girl that talks a lot. She's pretty funny). read more

Situated in the popular area of king west, the bar ample indoor and outdoor space. It occupies both the floors of what I guess used to be an old house with 2 nice patios (upstairs and downstairs). It has a perfect setting for restaurant-goers wanting to enjoy some food and beverage while enjoying the summer weather. Food - lots of options. I was surprised that for a bar, it has a number of healthy options and caters to both veg and non-veg patrons. My boyfriend ordered the BLT with a salad which he thought was tasty and I ordered the Vallarta Antojitos (baked tortilla with spicy black bean and avocado served with sour cream and salsa) which too was pretty good. Service - the hostess was nice and we didn't feel like we were forgotten at any point of time. Will definitely plan on going back to enjoy the patio and the food! read more

Bar Wellington - BLT with Salad - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is the 2nd year in a row that Bar Wellington have not staffed their place properly for Mother's Day. They know how busy it gets on that day as they also have to deal with runners from the Sporting Life 10k. Additionally, I think it's pathetic that a restaurant in a city as diverse as Toronto does not have non-pork options for their breakfast. I ordered the "Big Breakfast" and asked for an alternative. They did not have anything to offer, not even a slice of tomatoe! They said I could add a slice of avocado for $4 which is highway robbery. And when we asked if the price could be adjusted they said on Mother's Day they can't make alterations to their menu because the plates are carefully constructed to a price point!. There is a large segment of the population that do not eat pork and would appreciate alternatives or at the very least a price reduction. How hard is it to remove sausage from a breakfast and outline on the menu that without it the meal is $1 less (or some other price)?? I think it's a mistake on their part to miss out on this segment of the population and on principle I will advise people not to eat here until they can get with the times. read more

Came here for brunch on the weekend. There is a sidewalk patio and a small second story patio. It was pretty packed by noon (Sunday). I really don't have anything bad to say. The food was good, especially the hash browns - I love when they're fried and crispy on the outside. It's not a fancy pants foodie brunch place, but this is reflected in the fairly decent prices for the location of the restaurant. The classic eggs benny was just that...classic. The bacon cheddar waffle with the apple butter was also really tasty. The Caesars were really good although you'd never guess there was a double shot of vodka in there! Can't go wrong for $6.50. I will definitely be back here as the weather gets better and I can enjoy the sunny patio! read more

Bar Wellington - Caesar Sundays - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Just a classic staple in king west. No pretentiousness, no egos, good food and drink and a heck of a patio!

3.5/5. Was in the City Place area and looking for somewhere for Breakfast that didn't involve going to the familiar restaurants in the complex. We decided on walking to BW since I've heard decent things about brunch. When we arrived, the place was pretty empty. We got a nice seat by the window. We ordered coffees which were really good, had some sort of cinnamon flavour to it. Really enjoyed it. For our brunches, we had Peameal Bacon Benny and I had the Denver Sandwich. The benny was just okay, I didn't really like the taste of the hollandaise but the egg was done nicely and the tomatoes and potatoes were good. The Denver sandwich was a great big portion. Only problem is the bread was super dry, and so was the omelette. I wish they put the cheese in the omelette instead of the bread. I liked that I was still able to get a side order of bacon with that. Overall, the meal was okay and it was super affordable (2 coffees, breakfast came up to $30 before tax). Not sure if I will be back for brunch but definitely will for a drink. I've been here for a drink and it was a good time. read more

Oh Bar Wellington aka the Welly... I used to walk here in the dead of winter for a pint and a cozy pub to remind me of home. I have had a lot of good personal memories here: - getting hit in the head with a falling apple and them bringing me a beer to make it better - 'bucket of blondes' - a few times - meeting a Russian mail order bride and a man with an ascot in the winter of 2008 in the back room. Sarah T gave her a fake number. haha. The good: - The food is pretty decent - burgers are good, chicken fingers are sliced, diced, breaded and fried on site... well, maybe not diced... - The portions are huge - The patio is awesome - There is little staff turnover so it must be a good place :) The bad: - apples fall from overhead. It's very Newtonian (bop!). I like to bring people here, see the apples falling, and quiz them about string theory and the infinite possible landing points of said apples in infinite parallel universes. Actually, maybe this is the good. - I didn't really dig the steak frites. It's thin bar-steak, but honestly, you shouldn't order 15$ steak anywhere and expect it to be good. So it was fine. The weird-and-amazing: There are always super random people here who want to be friends with me. I have met a Russian woman who moved here to be with a man she had never met, flanked by another man who only spoke Parisian french so we didn't understand each other. I have also met a guy who makes a living with those click-thru porno banners on websites who invited me to an 'after party' at his condo around the corner. There was no party, we were just drinking at the Welly, so after asking a number of questions about his overhead and the viability of his business model, I declined. Would I go here again? I WILL go here again, for sure. Probably this month. I may or may not have the chicken fingers. read more

I have never had a good time here. I've been several times for a professional group's monthly socials, and I have always found the service to be slow (and sometimes cold), and the food very mediocre. The last straw was when I was there on a sunny afternoon and noticed, in the harsh daylight, just how filthy the carpet on the stairs is. There is no excuse for last winter's grime to still be there (I am writing this in September). This disgusted me so much (more for the lack of caring on the part of management than the actual dirt itself) that I am going to get our group to meet elsewhere. read more

I have been walking by this bar for almost a year now on my way to work. In the morning it always had that sad look of a deserted mistress, but on the way home, there couldn't be a more lively, warm feel to it. Two weeks ago, over a few friday afternoon pints, my friends and I decided on this location as our place to go to for the evening. So on my way home I dropped in to make a reservation on their wicked patio. They said no problem and I went on my merry way home. 2 hours later, as I headed back to make my reservation, I was devastated that it started to rain... Bummed out that I was not only going to miss drinks on a patio but that I would be forced to stand, I headed back to the bar. I was so shocked when I arrived that not only had the hostess remembered me from before but she had taken it upon herself to set me up with a prime seat inside due to the damp weather conditions outside. My BF got to enjoy the game on one of their many TV screens and I got to admire that old architecture that encompasses this fabulous bar. I had the chicken fingers and fries... delicious... and their drinks were amazing and cheap. For 5 of us to have drinks all night and a few of us to eat (and let me tell you, I was with 5 people who knew how to drink!) the bill came to a shocking $150. I was so pleasantly surprised. This is a pub that I can't wait to start calling my local. read more

Tonight we went to bar Wellington (weird name) just for some casual drinks with friends. We managed to get reservations to sit on the patio which was a nice treat on such a nice night. While the company was great that's where it stopped. The venue looks cute, and most people look like they're having a good time any time you're passing by, but the service is super slow, the staff isn't very friendly, and it's really tricky to walk around on the patio because they have huge umbrellas and not enough space for all the tables they have out. As for food, we only got a couple orders of fries to share, and they tasted good and came to us hot, which is a good sign. From what I could see the other meals being served looked and smelled appealing but I won't comment any further than that. As for returning, I may go back if someone else organizes an event there, but it would not be my first choice, though maybe we just got a bad waitress tonight... read more

I wanted to love this place. It's close by, it's cute and the menu looked great. My husband took me here for brunch as he knew I was eager to try it. We ordered a coffee, muffin trio, and two specials. First off, the coffee was burnt. My husband drinks his black but wanted to try something new and added sugar and cream, even that didn't mask the burnt taste. Of the three muffins, which we split in half, the only really good one was the carrot cranberry one. One was a weird cookie that at first was yummy but after a couple of bites I wanted to just be done with it. The third was...I don't know what flavour it was. The maple butter that came with it was very yummy so good job on that. Now for the specials. My husband ordered some sort of perogie dish. I have to say the toast that came with it looked great and was perfectly buttered. He thought the whole dish was very tasteless and a large pool of grease at the bottom of the plate was very unappetizing. I, bless my heart, I ordered the salted caramel poutine. It sounded so promising! I love to try new things and the server recommended it wholeheartedly. Boy was that whole thing a mistake. It was SO salty I couldn't eat it. A waste of what could've been a great dish because other than the sauce everything other component was perfection. I was debating whether I should post this review because I didn't give the restaurant a chance to make it better. But there's nothing that they could've done to make it better. Even if the meal was free the rest of our day was sucky with the stomach aches we experienced. Thankfully we are fortunate and we could write it off as a hilariously bad experience. This review is for the people who work really hard for their money. You deserve better. read more

This place really does have a lovely patio...when you can get a seat! They have a nice selection of beers, but what really chaps my ass is the freaking WAIT for food and service. I have come here a number of times always hoping that the previous time was a fluke, but nope...it never is! I have consistently waited 45 minutes to an hour to get my food. The food itself is okay, reasonably priced, and good portions, but never, NEVER come here hungry, or you'll end up pissed off and drunk. Not a great combination! read more

I've only been to bar Wellington for brunch and beverages but I really do love this spot. I suppose for entirely different reasons. First, brunch: the eggs benedicts are fantastic, all of them, and it's due entirely to the quality of their hollandaise sauce- light and silky without sacrificing flavour. Moreover, the coffee has cinnamon in it; ~cinnamon~! There are some pretty great brunch spots in the city but this is one of my favourite ones. Next, beverages. With one of the few west-facing patios in the area (never mind the fact that it overlooks a great park), you can imagine how busy it can get here in the summer. There's a secondary patio upstairs but the ground level one- beneath the trees, next to the sidewalk- is definitely where you want to be. Anywho, they've got a great selection of beer and they're one of the few establishments in the are that sign on for the free King Street Pub Crawl each year. All that equals a giant cup of awesomeness in my book. read more

I love this place for the drinks and servers. Not so much for the tables. Seriously, please get better tables so that if one of us leans on it we don't run the risk of having our drinks spill everywhere. Anyway, the drinks are fairly priced and had a good variety. Our server was so friendly, always checked up on us to see if we needed a refill or anything else. I will come back here if I am in the area. read more

Nicely tucked away from King St. W, offers a a homely atmosphere, rather than the large, dining hall-like restaurants all over Toronto. Good selections of beer, and both meals were tasty. On either end of the spectrum, the vegetarian dish wasn't bland, or a weakness of the establishment, while the steak was cooked as requested. Only note that I have is that I would prefer to not have a mountain of french fries underneath my steak, it makes it difficult to cut, and is a bit unnecessary. Other than that, everything was great. I'll most certainly be back during the summer. read more

Stopped by for drinks late on a Tuesday night. When I say late on a Tuesday I mean early Wednesday morning. The place was quiet, I enjoyed the ambience and service was fast. A great spot for a low key drink. I will be back for the rooftop patio in the summer. read more