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.

It's the best Fish & chips I ever had. It's cooked to perfection. The staff are amazing and so is…read moretheir manager. Ohhh the dessert Warm Apple Blossom was just absolutely yummy! I would recommend this place. From: Gen from - (Diamond Tour Group) from Cooper-as cove TX

November 7/202: Dinner with Red & the Al…read more This was more like. 2.5* for food & 4* for service. Our server "Ria" was very nice & quit efficient. Very pleasant to deal with. The food, however was partially good. I had the Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos ($12.95 for 2). They were delicious & generous in size. My main was Cod & Chips ($21.50). There were 2 small pieces of Cod that were tasty but not overly so. The fries were twice fried fries. They were hollowed out in the middle is how you can tell. Since the fries were an integral part of the meal, this is where the overall ranking comes from. In my opinion, this is a maybe do-over.

Wilcox Gastro Pub has that kind of moody, cozy energy that makes it easy to settle in for a long…read moredinner. The menu leans fusion, so there was a lot to try, and overall it felt like a fun place to share plates and compare notes with the table. The cocktails definitely stood out for being stronger than the usual lighter, sweeter drinks you get elsewhere, and the smoky cinnamon one was probably the most memorable. For appetizers, the beef tartare with bone marrow was the clear winner for me. The tartare tasted bright and fresh, and the marrow was rich without feeling greasy. The mussels were also enjoyable, mostly because they were fresh and sat in a creamy broth that made the whole dish feel comforting. We also tried the octopus with pumpkin purée, which had a nice chewy texture and a lovely sweetness from the purée, although a slight charred taste came through more than I personally wanted. For mains, a few dishes landed better than others. The ribeye with chimichurri was one of the stronger choices, tender, properly cooked medium rare, and especially good with that sharp, herbaceous sauce. The ribs were also very tender and full of flavor. The salmon in puff pastry was enjoyable enough that I would order it again, even though the pastry itself was a little softer than I expected. The udon carbonara was decent and comforting, but probably not the most memorable thing on the table, and the signature chicken had flavorful meat even if the rice leaned a bit too soft for me. One small complaint I kept coming back to was the bread, which tasted more charred than I like. Still, Wilcox feels like a nice little spot for a relaxed dinner with drinks, especially if you go in the mood to share, explore the menu, and order a few of the stronger dishes.

Beautiful spot to have Gastro food and a few drinks. Honestly every time I'm in SAUGA I love to…read morevisit - from the Japanese carbonara, to the tartare which is mixed so well, they really care about the flavours and the experience Intimate and dimly lit, with giant windows you can't go wrong with date night here.

We have been dropping into this eatery for a number of years. Our most recent visit was this week…read more I had the Garlic Shrimp Tacos, my friend had Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders. The food was very good. And there is a vegetarian menu as well as a gluten sensitive menu. There are mostly hard surfaces here so it can be noisy when it's busy. Service was good and the food came out quickly. One small complaint is that our server Aisha kept calling us her darlings and sweeties. Seriously. It is very irritating to be addressed in such a condescending manner by a stranger, I hope this is a training matter that will be addressed.

Not bad, it's you basic pub grub. The service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the blackened…read moresalmon and substituted grilled veggies to replace the fried brussel sprouts. It was good, I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again. Wasn't terriblly busy at 6pm on a Thursday, but it does seem like a place that could get quite busy depending on the day.

Came here recently and it's not as good as it used to be…read more Service was slow and it was difficult for us to get anyone's attention. The Stacked Fried Chicken Sandwich was tiny. Waaay smaller than it should be for the price. It's like a tall slider. The Steak and Mushroom bowl was alright but the fries and Yorkshire puddings were bland. Overall it was a disappointment and a waste of money.

February 17/2022: This is a chain that's part of a bigger group of restaurants. This was our second…read morevisit to this location. It was a snowy evening so the place was sparsely attended. We have the cauliflower bites to start as an appie. They were very good. My main was the chicken fingers & fries. The fingers appeared to be the cheap ones out of the box!? I'm not sure how restaurants think this is ok & charge $17.00 for them! And despite my request for well done fries...they weren't! To top it off...the food wasn't as hot as it should have been. On the upside, our server Simone was very nice, however. I've observed that lately restaurants aren't serving the ketchup in the bottles as before. Now you're limited to little cups of ketchup. I don't know about you but I'm NOT a fan! This place was too mediocre to warrant a higher review or another "go out on a snowy night visit" again.

Loved the atmosphere!! Everyone was so friendlyGreat place to relax and have a Beer after a long…read moreweek

So cute and local. Food and drinks are great. Would highly recommend…read more Except I don't want the place to get too busy.

sat in the restaurant and food came quick and everyone at my table of 4 really really liked their…read morefood. waiters were very polite and checked in often. Would highly recommend and definitely would come again.

This place was one of those wonderful, "as I drive by" accidents - I can't wait to go back…read more The service is incredible, the place is super cozy, the food is excellent, and I literally didn't want to leave. The menu offers something for everyone, and the patio is large and nicely decorated. Yes, it is fairly far, and yes, it is off the beaten path, but it is definitely worth a visit - I know it is on my to do list, for the near future. Will repeat, many times.

Came here on an evening in September and sat on the patio (the hostess told us we could sit…read morewherever we wanted and watched us head out there and I guess didn't let the waitress for that section know that we were out there so we waited 10-15 minutes to be greeted). My boyfriend and I decided to have a drink and share the quesadilla - the waitress had the kitchen split it onto two plates so we didn't have to be sharing one plate across the table which was nice. The lights on the patio made for a nice ambiance. The food is very good and I'll be eager to come back again and try more of their menu!

No customer service or loyalty. In their mind they are right and we are wrong. The menu is tired…read moreand the staff are not very friendly. We will not be going there again. There are lots of better pubs around.

This place is located in a non descript area surrounded by condo buildings. They're lucky! This…read moreplace is cozy and has great food! Had the pizza which was fresh out of the oven. Also had the bangers and mash. Mashed were tasty, not like from a box. The beans had a nice taste to it that I cannot pinpoint exactly what the flavour combination was, but it worked well. Went here when there was a live performer. Could get noisy. Some people dance in a small area by the door. The service could be better however.

Myself along with 3 family friends tried this place over the weekend after I had read positive…read morereviews about it and found ourselves in the area. None of us were overly-satisfied with the experience and I doubt any of us would return voluntarily. They do appear to have a nice patio which would seem nice in the summer; however, it's currently facing a construction zone that doesn't appear to be going anywhere soon. It labels itself as an English pub and they've done very nice things with the décor. I especially appreciate the rows of books at the back of the pub. There are numerous flat screen TVs distributed throughout the pub, playing various sports games/races. The servers are friendly and prompt, although, they asked a couple of questions indicating they weren't familiar with the menu. The atmosphere was pleasant and laid back, The menu has "traditional English fare" at traditional English prices. A typical entrée will cost between $12-$15. Their bar menu is more reasonable with beers ranging from $3-6. One friend has a gluten allergy and only had one option to choose from when picking a main. Thankfully, she was somewhat in the mood for salad but when asked how it was, she responded "it's lettuce." Not the best review of a dish I'd ever heard. The rest of us ordered traditional English classics. Two of the members in the party were very curious about the strange aftertaste left by the "bangers" in the bangers and mash. I must admit, I tried it and couldn't label the strange taste either. The fish and chips were decent but slightly over priced. The best part of that dish for me was the coleslaw of which I could have eaten that dressing all day. When time for coffee and dessert, this place lost another star or two. One person in our party wanted decaf (which they didn't have) and the one person who wanted dessert was underwhelmed by the ONE option available, a deep fried mars bar. Those who had regular coffee were satisfied with it's taste. However, the rest of us went to local Tim Hortons to satisfy our coffee and sweet tooth cravings after dinner. All in all, a lot of little things were wrong or missing that gave this place such a low rating. I don't believe any of us will be returning voluntarily in the future.