Absolutely a jerk bartender who isn't even from Toronto....he is a Milton hack lives in Milton but they would never trust him at the commercial and main location in Milton. This guy serves his friends nothing more and tells u sorry last call has past. Meanwhile he serves his friends before and after last call ignoring the average customer read more

Best pub in Bloor West! The staff is so amazing they make you feel like an old friend on your first visit. The menu is delicious and not what you'd typically expect from pub fare; it's real stick-to-your-ribs amazing at really reasonable prices. Their nachos really ARE the best in the city and for a Monday/Tuesday special of only $6 after 6pm you can't go wrong! The patio is always full during the summer so be sure to get there nice and early if you want a spot. The cozy couches make it feel like you're hanging out at home and it's a great place to watch the game without all the belligerent shouting of a sports bar. The pad Thai is wonderful (if a bit on the salty side) and perfect to wash down with a Monday night $10 craft pitcher. A couple fresh veg options would be great but hey, it's a pub after all. read more

Excellent food and service is so welcoming & attentive ! Nachos are delish !!! It's a cozy place, dim setting .. Nice and intimate and casual :) read more

This is the second time I've been here, and my favorite thing about this place is the beer selection. They also have a cool promo every Monday and Tuesday, $7 appetizers. I've always ordered the smoked salmon app, which is served with crostini and arugula. I got a little too adventurous with the menu and ordered an "Indian Stir Fry", which consisted of chicken, peppers and broccoli. I eat alot of Indian food and I made the mistake of thinking that it would be a typical chicken curry. The sauce is painfully thick, like Greek yogurt thick and half a serving of naan is not enough for the serving size. Other than that little adventure, I'd still come visit for the beer and appetizers. read more

So first time in Bloor West Village and had no idea what to expect 'round here. A buddy recommended this place because of their Blue Cheese Dip so after walking West from High Park i finally found the place. Small patio out front, just big enough inside. Great collection of paraphanelia on the wall, as well as enough lounge chairs if you choose to, well, lounge. I was here to eat so I grabbed a small table. The server was over within mins and explained to me a few unique Great Lake beers i had never tried so I went with the "Blind Faith" which was good...but not sure if it was good enough for the $8.50 price tag. The Cajun wings were more cooked in Cajun rather than seasoned and were good enough, but nothing special. Good amount for your $10 though, as far as non-wing night prices go. The famous blue cheese dip? Fantastic. Really, it was. Made in house she said. Thank goodness they use those carrots and celery sticks as garnish because I most certainly used them to scoop out every last bit of blue cheese from the tiny 1oz container. Good pub for the village - and there didn't seem to be many, really. Server today was great, knowledgable and genuine inherent service. Would try again, hear the nachos are killer. read more

What an amazing neighbourhood bar! Great selection of taps. A menu that really exceeds what you would expect from an unpretentious and cozy dive. The bartenders, Matt and Dave really add to the experience. Terrific dudes who know the craft. I highly recommend Bryden's. read more

Bryden's is a unique neighbourhood pub that's hard to describe. It's not a pub like Duke of "Insert Generic Name Here"; it doesn't have big shiny booths and a fancy long bar or waitresses in mini-skirts. It's small; has assorted seating (couch, wooden chairs, a few cushioned, wing chairs and a small outdoor patio). They have a good menu of appetizers and main courses (from healthy choices to more pub type fare) and they absolutely have the best nachos I've had in Toronto (Axis nearby is a close second). It seems to have a loyal clientele coming in regularly from the Bloor/Jane neighbourhood. I was here twice this week alone and had nachos both times (if it wasn't so good I'd get other things). You can seat yourself and the lone waitress is surprisingly efficient at managing the outdoor and indoor diners on her own and keeping track of orders and getting your drinks really fast. Monday and Tuesday nights have amazing deals on pitchers of beer (Mon) and $6 apps including the nachos (Mon and Tues). There's a movie theatre right across the street which could make for the ultimate frugal date combination ($7 movies Tues night). I look forward to going back mid-month. read more

Good beer but there's a lot of better places out there. Terrible service and food. Not returning.

We went to Brydens for brunch because the wait time at the brunch place across the street was 1.5hr and we had already paid for parking. It was quiet on the Sunday morning but the server was really nice and attentive. I got a three egg omelette with a side salad instead of fries and my boyfriend got the eggs Lenny and we started off with nachos :P. The nachos were perfect and crispy. The omelette was good but I liked the side salad the most, it was fresh and the dressing was an aged balsamic vinaigrette that was perfect. The star of the brunch was my boyfriends eggs Lenny which was a smoked salmon eggs Benedict with crab cakes instead of an English muffin and jalapeño hollandaise. The burst of seafood flavour was eye opening. The crab cakes were a mix of fresh and imitation crab and it complimented the salmon perfectly. The price was also very good, especially compared to most top brunch places that charge 12$-15$ for a eggs Benny and even more for seafood on it, while we only payed 11$ for the eggs Lenny. Overall the food and service were great. The interior is a real kind of rustic lots of new restaurants try to imitate. It looked like a local pub and not super fancy but the quality of food and service should not be underestimated! read more

Love this place. Classic neighborhood pub, but better - it's a cozy little room with a huge range of beers on tap, two great bartenders who remember my preferences (when either of them is there, it's 5 stars!), and decor more like a 19th century living room than not. The plushy stuffed-animal sheep head mounted on the wall is a nice touch. Clientele across the board but mostly in the 20s-40s age range, with everything from a sad sack or two at the bar watching hockey, to chattering groups of twenty-something hipsters. Excellent food served long past most other bars' kitchen hours have ended. Great beer, low-key ambiance, and a yummy late-night burger. What's not to love? Downside: it can get pretty busy and it's sometimes understaffed. Also, one of the bartenders leaves a lot to be desired (for him, three stars). But all in all - excellent spot. read more

Definitely my first choice when I have a free night to go out drinking. Awesome food and friendly service. Kinda crappy when it gets all full up and there's no seats but it doesn't stop me from going!! Love, love, love it. read more

They might sell a pint of Guinness, but that doesn't qualify this bar as an Irish pub. Disappointed.

Bryden's is my all-time favorite pub. It has that feeling of hanging out with friends in your basement or living room. It is comfortable, the staff are friendly, the beer there is great, and the nachos are legendary. read more

This is my local and I am hard to please. Owner Tash is a beer nerd, which means the taps consistently include the best and most innovative craft brew offerings available. Brydens is one of a handful of "True Ale" venues in T.O. Meanwhile, this is a comfy neighbourhood local. Food is above average. Wait staff is highly professional and very friendly. read more

This is my local pub - great selection of craft beer with friendly, knowledgeable staff and amazing food. Not a single menu item will disappoint, order the nachos! Eclectic decor adds to the character of the place. Cheap apps on Mondays and Tuesday's. read more

I visit Bryden's whenever I get a chance and am never disappointed. Their food is great for pub fare and the patio is wonderful.

Hands down the best pub in the west end of Toronto, if not the entire city. Bryden's offers true value to their customers. Not only do they offer great beer at very reasonable prices, but they also offer great specials on appetizers. This place offers great value while not skimping on portions or quality. On Monday's you can get a jug of Great Lakes Brewery beer and a pound of wings for $18!!!. That is a steal in an expensive city like Toronto where $18 will usually only get you the pitcher of beer. The food is very good especially the chicken wings, nachos, and burgers. Make sure to go for the pulled pork with the nachos. Good and attentive wait staff, shout out especially to Martina who will never leave your glass empty and effectively takes care of the whole seating area by herself on some nights. Great service with a smile no matter how busy it is. She definitely deserves a raise! Keep it up Bryden's! We need more independent joints like this in Toronto. read more

We are locals. You have always been our local and will likely continue to be. BUT... we've experienced a noticeable decline in the quality of food. You've gone from great to unremarkable. Some are the same dishes but prepared with less care and possibly substituted inferior ingredients. Don't know what's up, but we figured we'd say something. read more

Great Ontario craft beer selection. Alright setting, the chairs in the front window are nice. We only had appetizers (calamari and Brie-artichoke dip), but they were really good. The burgers looks nice. read more

This place is very quaint and small. Has a very homey vibe. It's a great place to go both on your own and with friends. It has a good selection of beers and good for a night of comfort food. read more

Good selection of local craft beer. I'm a big fan of wheat beers and they had side launched weis on tap. H-E-L-L-O! For the win!! Went their for a busy meeting and it was what you would consider a casual pub like what the Bishop and the Belcher used to be on Queens St West when it was still open some 15 years ago except much smaller. Had the El Loco nachos with triple meat. Perfect match for beer on a nice summer day. If you happen to pop by Jane Station I'd recommend spending at least an hour here. read more

Great outdoor patio overlooking Bloor west. The food is excellent with generous portions and very reasonably priced for this area. The nachos are claimed to be the best damn nachos period and love up to their claim with a huge dollop of guacamole included. Tons of cheese even down to the bottom layers. The wings were great and meaty. Love the ambiance and excellent service. read more

The only thing I need to say is the veal sandwich! If you want a giant piece on the bun, this is a great place to go. The atmosphere is alright there Wayton service staff are pretty good there's just a lot of great things to do here. Bathrooms and ambience are fairly clean. read more

some of the best pub food i've had anywhere, ever. sloppy, not gussied up, overflowing with rich, hearty ingredients with real flavor. for the prices, even, the portions are massive & satisfying. if you leave bryden's hungry, check your pulse. service was pretty slow -- the waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed & overlooked my wife & i's table one too many times -- but the quality of the food was enough to forgive her. she was nice enough but had that terrified look in her eyes that hinted that her smile may turn to tears at any moment. i hope my big fat tip helped brighten her night. read more

Our go to place on Mondays and Tuesday's for their weekday deals and good selection of beers. Service is casual and always friendly. The nachos are one of the best of had!!! The only complaint is the bathroom as they only have one stall and it's not always in the cleanest condition, but they're always busy so I guess staff doesn't have time to attend to it. read more

I love this place! I've been coming here for a while now, and it's consistently one of the best pubs in town. Homey atmosphere, nice servers (even when I'm a dick and try to have nine friends at a four seater), and low-key one of the best tap lists in town. Their drink and food specials are great, and it's a chill vibe. Come here and get blasted or have one pint, it doesn't matter. read more

This is my kind of pub. It's just a great and relaxing place to unwind, watch a game and catch up with your friends. I love the schnitzel and pulled pork. read more

Good food, excellent service. Cosy atmosphere, a crazy selection of beers. I had the pad Thai w chicken, very tasty & filling. The man had the pulled pork, I wasn't a huge fan of the spice blend but he really enjoyed it. Over all a lovely place to sit & have a drink or a meal. read more

Always great food and a nice atmosphere. Good selection of beers on tap.

Been going to Bryden's for years. Decent selection of beer, food not bad as far as pub grub goes, the wait staff are friendly at times, not so much at other times. I usually see a mix of older and younger people, the atmosphere is low-key and laid back. Don't go looking for chicks! Unless middle-aged soccer moms are your thing... read more

Came here on a Monday afternoon. The selection of beer is great. The waitress was very informative and knew her beers. Mondays special is 6 dollar apps. We tried the crab cakes and honey&jack wings, the crab cakes were not great they were made with imitation crab and the sauce taste like peanut butter. The wings were average nothing special. The drinks are best here and service is great. If not for the food it would be 5 star. read more

Nothing fancy to look at, but it's a great, cozy pub in the Bloor-West Village. Excellent selection of beers on tap and a very good menu - better than the average pub. And you would be hard pressed to find better nachos in the city. read more

Well, all I can say is that some bitch decided not to serve me due to the fact that since I was sitting next to a table that got cut off, and she made an assumption that I was with that table, I should be cut off too. One word-- CUNT. read more

Great prices and the food was decent (you get what you pay for, but no complaints about that here) but service left a lot to be desired. No one approached our table for over 15 minutes and once a server took our drink orders we told her we needed another 5 minutes with the menus. When she brought back our beer, she placed them down and walked away without even asking if we were ready. Later on our servers changed and it wasn't as bad but the first girl was horrible. Didn't bring forks, didn't ask how the food was, nothing. read more

The BWV pub scene is like travelling back in time to the 1990's. Bryden's is no different. Interior is tired and pub grub uninspired. Given the limitations with food and decor you'd expect service would be excellent. Instead the waitress was condescending and unwelcoming. read more

Walked in with a good friedand asked the bartender what hoppy beers where on tap, he replied "we dont have any at the moment" when I asked what is new on tap, he gruffly told me to read the board. Couldn't explain anything when I inquired about a few of the beers, was sarcastic and rude beyond belief. Ended up leaving and going to Shakeys where we were warmly greeted, and had a pint of hoppy beer/ read more

This used to be a brilliant place but now the furniture is dirty and the place smells. Food used to be good but has gone downhill. Good variety of beers here though. Would go back if the get new furniture and clean the place up a bit. read more

There's something great about having a go-to pub in my neighbourhood. Whether I'm looking to do a little bit of work, or to hang out with friends, I can be sure that I will find a beer I like at Bryden's. You wouldn't expect them to have the variety they do at first glance, but they certainly don't disappoint. read more

I want to be fair. My friends like this place. Food is OK. I find the place to be dirty. Couches in dining room need to be replaced. They are worn out and kind of gross. The Trivial Pursuit table has to go too! Not enough washrooms. If they spent a little money cleaning this place up it could be great. Good selection of beers on tap. Fix it up please! Nice patio in summer. read more

My favourite watering hole. I love the local pub feeling and the fantastic service. Food is great pub grub, better than most. Beers are outstanding and atmosphere is great. read more