A classic Punk / Rock n Roll Bar in Toronto CA. Basically the CBGB's of that scene…read more It's been around since the early 1990's and is exactly what a spot like this should be. Very nondescript outside facade - no sign telling you what it is other than a small "BSC" (for Bovine Sex Club) painted near the door. Hard to miss though as the exterior is made up a punk rock style sculpture of rusted bikes & other assorted ephemera. The interior is similar, visually. Great sound system & chill vibes pervade throughout. Weirdly the stage is right in the entrance of the club, on your left, with a long bar along the right side, heading back. Great, crowd, great location in cool area with lots of restaurants & plenty of parking - both on the street up to 2 hours & extended parking for a flat-rate of CA$20 (~$14 USD) from 6:00pm until the next morning, just 2 blacks away.

The Bovine is a fantastic place that is the same today as it was decades ago. not only that, but it…read moreis also one of the cheapest pints that you can find. Now, are the taps dry? Maybe. Are the beer cans running out? It's possible. But, it's a dive in the way of the old dives. And the acoustics for bands are... not great. But they are a sign of what once was. Without attempting to try to present a front of a time long gone, The Bovine simply exists today as it once did in that time long ago, before Smokes stickers, before iPhones, back when people would just go to a bar to talk with those they didn't know the morning prior. Bring cash though, unless you're looking to make some big orders, because credit card is a minimum fifty-dollar spend.

I live close to port and this is our go to place for casual food. Priced reasonably, portions more…read morethan generous, service good and friendly. Last time I was there $17 for 3 large bangers, mashed potatoes and an assortment of steamed fresh vegetables. Plus gravy. Come on. Excellent. They redid the outdoor patio last year and even though it's in a parking lot they did a nice job. Downside this location has been home to at least 2, maybe 3 failed restaurants before. John's came in and did a dust and clean repairs and paint. But you can't get away from the old restaurants. Oddly there is a second room that is large that used to have couple poor tables and a bunch of tables that only gets used for parties and occasional overflow for the main area. Washrooms for men is tiny and needs a makeover, so is the main area. Really dated decor. It's tough. Do you renovate and raise the prices to cover the costs or do try to keep costs down and keep the prices down? For this location it's starting to feel really worn. However the food is still great and we have even used it to cater a small party of 16 last year. I only took one star away because of the lack of any ambiance and the need of updates.

Truly a hidden gem in Port Perry. And I mean that both literally and figuratively. Castle John's is…read moretucked away in the back of a very small strip mall, you would never know it was there. To say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement to say the least. We walk in to find a very relaxed, comfortable environment, nothing fancy. Some booths, a nice bar, classic rock music playing, lots of TVs for sports and a friendly greeting upon our arrival. Great selection of beers and a big menu. We tried the burger (they put it together exactly the way I asked), the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich and an order of Buffalo Hot Wings. All were excellent and perfectly presented. The wings especially were great! Wings were huge, perfectly cooked, crispy, Buffalo hot sauce was spot on. At first glance, the pub looks small, but if you go towards the back of the restaurant, you'll see an open door to another section that has pool tables, more seating, a big screen TV and a cozy fireplace. So if you haven't tried Castle John's yet, it's time to check it out. Highly recommended!

Tried it twice. Wish I could leave a better review…read more Old location and the new one. First visit was escargot (so greasy it was inedible). And a burger, which was average but not stand out in any way. Overpriced for what we got, and service was extremely slow. (It was about 30% full at this time) Old location was divey, but not in a cool quirky way. The 'guest book' had a VERY lewd comment in it (quite long winded and extremely vulgar) the book was left open to that page, Which was in view of my 6 yr old. The comment also mentioned 'Santa' so of course caught the attention of small eyes. The owner was there and when I mentioned it,he laughed and thought it was hilarious. How classy. Second visit was to the new location. Went with a group that had pre arranged. Had the breakfast 'marche'. Which was the only option and had very limited choices if you aren't into bacon and eggs. I did Have a fresh omelette with spinach and feta which was quite good, but there were very few other choices that were health conscious. Service consisted of gesturing toward the other room to find the food, and bringing one round of drinks and then the bill. Entire diner smelled badly of grease and I had to go home and change and launder my clothes afterward to get the smell out. Can't say I'll be giving this place a third try.

0 out of 5 Had the pasta bar special on a Tues night. To say…read morethe pasta was overcooked is an understatement. Pasta literally fell apart when I had to serve myself and the veggies were limp and swimming in oil. The fetti sauce was watery and the schnitzel could have been used as a hockey puck. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Stay away!

Great appetizer, Orange Carmelized Brie with Almonds. Split a corned beef sandwich. Super tender…read morecorned beef with a delicious topping with 1000 Island and onions. Fries were good as well. The music was amazing. Jazzy with a female vocalist. This band could jam. Waitress said they're here every Thursday.

Great pub with really good live music. Solid Guinness pour, good food (wings and Irish stew),…read moreexcellent bar tender and friendly patrons.

I had the prime rib. Way over done and not much of it. The…read moreYorkshire pudding was as hard as a bullet. The baked beans were dryer than a popcorn fart The gravy was the bright spot. Homemade and fantastic. The fries are also quite good. Service was decent. Booth was made for little people not full grown adults. Wasn't very busy when we arrived around 5:15. Mediocre at best with an expensive price tag. Will stick to pizza if we ever come back.

Love little patio, in the back. We both had the banquet burger, which was delicious. My husband…read moresaid his poutine was the best he has had in a long time and I had the kettle chips, crispy yet soft inside. Definitely recommend this clean, hospitable pub!

Had the burger was good , fries were not overly hot or warm ( close to cold ) .. lighting is very…read moredark and menu is black with small white print .. hard to read .especially at night .. had to use our cell phone lights to read menu and that was tough . has a good vibe inside .. would go back but not on my top 5 for here in the city

My friend and I were visiting another friend and she suggested we go to one of her favourite spots…read morein town for a snack. We got a bunch of sharable appetizers and sat outside. We were close to the sidewalk and road but even though there were lots of passersby, it wasn't bothersome at all. We ordered some waffle fries which I loved because I don't see this offered as often. The calamari was pretty good, and my favourite were the crab cakes. We all had drinks (I had a cocktail) and everything was fully enjoyed. Our server was super friendly and always checked on us and made sure our cups were always full. I can see why my friend is a regular patron here, as everyone was friendly and the food was great!

Pretty good food. Expensive for the area. But good. I was definitely concerned at the prices…read morethough. Also, they won't split the wings if you want flats or drums. That's kind of a dealbreaker for me.

This is a must visit in Lakefield great food great location and parking and the service is…read moreoutstanding. The menus is fresh and the selections are wonderful. Ask them about the Tall Poppy Shiraz it is my favorite! We go at least 2 times a month! Cheers to great experiences!

This is my second review. I really want to give this place a five star but they keep tripping…read more Great location. Friendly staff. Last time it was an overcooked hot chicken sandwich and had run out of pop. This time I went for their house burger and fries. Burger overcooked slightly and I asked for no dill pickles, but found out I got them anyhow when I took a bite. Everyone looked rushed on this end of season heat wave that brought out a bunch of people. Washroom was clean. I will go again, hopefully they will get to a five star casual restaurant.

We were in Fenelon Falls on a VERY hot day and we decided to stop in for lunch and we were not…read moredisappointed. We opted to stay inside, which was the right thing to do given the temperature. Lots of families, which is always a good sign but the service was quick, friendly, Gavin, who helped us out, was wonderful and took great care of us. The service was fantastic, the place was clean (so were the bathrooms) and the overall ambiance was so chill. We loved it there. They had great local beers on tap and there were lots of vegetarian options for my wife. Overall, great experience. They deserve 4.5 out of 5. Really great place that we would go back to in a heartbeat.

1 star isn't low enough to out-low the experience just endured at McT. I have been there before…read more The Manager or Owner and his daughter were hospitable as many other staff I have met over the years while in town. So basically what occurred tonight was that they refused service to a disabled person based on the fact that their gait looked "intoxicated". I tried to help and explain but they told her to get the "fuck out" and threatened to call the cops. She wasn't even trying to order alcohol, just food from one of her favorite places. They refused to provide owners info so I'm going public until I am contacted. The AODA will be a factor. Employees have no formal training when asked about it. No reason or logic used other than "it's private property".

Best draft menu in a 100km radius by far and constantly rotating…read more The food is well above most pubs and the atmosphere is as expected for an Irish based pub. The staff are very nice and most can direct you on wet selections if you're unsure.

Nice patio seating with beautiful flowers. Private room for gathering. Our Server David was great!…read moreFood was great. Beer salad with shrimp, smoked trout salad, steak salad, bbq chicken, creme brûlée, and vanilla ice cream. We had a little trouble finding parking but otherwise great restaurant!

After scouring online forums for a dinner spot in Peterborough, Ashburham ale house kept coming up…read moreas a spot locals recommended for quality food & Canadian beers. The forums were right....the food here was FANTASTIC & the service attentive for such a fast past restaurant! What we ordered: 1/2 CHICKEN 1/2 RIBS (5/5) - the waiter said anything that's smoked/BBQ on their menu was highly suggested. The dry rub marinade was smokey & had depth in flavour throughout the cuts of meat, which was also cooked great! The fries were crispy & I enjoyed the curried mayo for it. ROASTY BEET SALAD + added lemon chicken skewer AND shrimp ($6 extra for each protein, 4.5/5) - loved all the crunchy textures from the seeds, fried feta and maple beets (although a bit heavy with its quantity), & fresh veggies. The dressing is house-made & I surprisingly loved the lemon chicken flavour - tangy & complimented the dish so well. I concur with the locals on this one. Ashburnham Ale house is SUPERB.