The best place to grab a satisfying comfort meal before a show! We love the menu and actually find the service getting better and better. Realising that most ppl are crunched for time before a show, the orders fine out quickly and bills settled promptly. I recommend the steak and mushroom pie! read more

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(Dined 09/06/2025 SA @ 4:30pm and 09/07/2025 SU @ 4:00pm): Named after an area in London, I saw no actual elephants nor castles! I walked past Elephant & Castle Pub And Restaurant several times and finally had to enter! I loved pub life, so I was excited about what I would find. A small Canadian restaurant chain founded in 1977, it had locations in Canada and the U.S. that offered the charm of a British pub complete with traditional food, beers, and of course a perfect place to catch football matches. Did I feel like a king of the castle who rode in on an elephant in search of a pint and some chips!? PURCHASE Elephant & Castle EC Blonde Golden Ale Beer 5.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00CAD HH): Golden amber color, grainy malty aroma, low body, malty sweet watery flavor, clean smooth finish, and malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=XeWE9dQy_Q07ZIiZFL4FmA Traditional Poutine ($12.00CAD): This simple dish of crispy seasoned fries topped with creamy hot beef gravy, and multiple pieces of chewy squeaky cheese was on point. If the cheese wasn't squeaky, it wasn't true poutine in my opinion. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=3iBj9sJUk2NoqIBodScWEg Elephant & Castle EC Red Amber Red Ale Beer 5.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00CAD HH): Light red color, earthy malty aroma, low body, grainy malty sweet flavor, clean smooth finish, and malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=e0kTBEOlLiorGYKtC6CqOA Carlsberg Group Carlsberg Pilsner Beer 20floz Draft ($10.25CAD): Bright amber color, malty sweet aroma, low body, light malty sweet watery flavor, clean smooth finish, and light malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=312oSdC-qUbOMJUMbNxrPA House Chardonnay White Wine 6floz Pour ($6.00CAD HH): Light golden yellow color, citrusy green apple tropical aroma, light body, buttery citrusy green apple flavor, crisp finish, buttery citrusy green apple aftertaste, and medium astringency. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=9dEFuv8evc9E336A-pWVRA Fish & Chips ($20.00CAD): A large piece of crispy succulent haddock fish on a bed of crispy seasoned spud sticks and a scoop of extra peppery coleslaw, I had a cheerio of a time eating this meal! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=9b93MPTus2QUK2B9en0rfg House Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine 6floz Pour ($6.00CAD HH): Ruby red color, barrel berries jammy aroma, medium body, berries earthy jammy flavor, drying finish, berries earthy jammy sweet aftertaste, and medium astringency. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=7zKWRWw2dsW3RJqxYl3CrA SERVICE Each time, I was kindly greeted by a young hostess who pointed me towards both the front https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=QjNpJPi5tWE_ncAFdG6BiQ and back bar areas for open seating (I chose the front), which then I was greeted by one of the female bartenders who gave me menus and a glass of water. Once I ordered, my drinks arrived immediately while the food was no more than ten minutes. The place was busy, so it was all about getting the orders out as quickly as possible. I got what I needed, so all was good - cheers! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I was constantly in the area all day throughout the entire 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, so I simply walked. Otherwise, there were spots along the many main and surrounding streets, some nearby structures, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE An elongated layout with two large bars, a ton of chairs/tables, and sidewalk seating, it felt cramped yet roomy enough to move around. It had every bit a feeling of an British pub from decorations https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=NwkHpwrwvrwBIk6wXsodRA to accented touches. Very good natural lighting came through the front door and many windows while electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were many TVs throughout while music quietly played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=e8XcV8l3CKkOhO1Y2D13_g ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had a great time at Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant, and I would definitely return especially for their happy hour! The food, prices, service, and atmosphere all hit the right feels for me. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $73.50CAD BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more

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Very affordable for right in the middle of entertainment district. Huge restaurant with tons of seating. We encountered a small issue that was rectified immediately and professionally. The tastiest chips in town! Had a great night. read more

Elephant & Castle - British Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The value for money is good, although the food and service was just okay. The fish tacos had a small piece of fish; I'd recommend the fish and chips instead. The food came out fairly quickly. If you're planning to stay for a while, make sure your reservation isn't adjacent to show times as you'll only have a maximum seating time as they get fully booked during those peak times. read more

Went during happy hour with some colleagues and had a pretty good time! Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered my all-time favourite - the meat pie - and it definitely delivered. Tacos were surprisingly good too! That said, the fries and chicken tenders didn't hit the mark--kind of a letdown compared to the rest of the menu. Prices are decent considering you're in downtown Toronto. Overall, solid spot for after-work bites. read more

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Good food and Service!! Our group of nine was seating before our reservation time!! Our server was excellent!! read more

I had supper last evening at Elephant & Castle. I ordered Manta's Butter Chicken (curried tomato cream sauce with cashew butter topped with chopped cilantro & spiced yogurt, served with basmati rice & grilled garlic naan bread). It wasn't great ... the rice and naan were the best part. I wasn't sure what kind of meat was in it at first as it looked like ground beef. Once I dug around a bit, I found chunks of chicken that seemed to be left over seasoned grilled chicken from yesterday. read more

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Casual pub/restaurant. Very busy place but staff in top notch. Everyone ordered something different, Everyone enjoyed the food.

The breakfast was good, the beer was cold and delicious, but the service was exceptional. The waitress was attentive and recommended some great beer choices. she made sure that our table was taken care of and I really appreciated her efforts. read more

A proper British pub and restaurant! No need to cross the Atlantic. Here, you can find lively environs and classic Rock n' Roll tunes. The fish n' chips were phenomenal! Good quality, good texture, fresh fish, good portions! The waiters were also super nice and attentive. They were all in good spirits and greeted us warmly, especially when we came in from the crisp cold weather outside. It was quite refreshing. I loved the design as it did feel like the cellars or tasting room of a castle. Sports channels were on in every which direction! Huzzah! For the King and Queen! For the Alliance! read more

Elephant & Castle - Fish n' chips - very good - and chicken pot pie - British Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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September 28/2014: Drinks with Darren/Lindsay & my Al. Our server was blah, the drinks were blah & the chips were undercooked. The place was totally jammed cause it's basically right next to The Royal Alexandra Theatre. I wouldn't go here again. Too many other great places to try. read more

Home of Liverpool fan! Best place to watch the Liverpool games in Toronto. Great place, good food and drink and great people who work there. Amazing ambience. read more

This is a great pub, with cozy decor and a pleasant ambience, and a perfect place for us to have a pre-dinner drink before eating dinner and catching a concert at nearby Thompson Hall. The wine and cocktail lists offered some intriguing options, and the extensive whiskey menu immediately caught my husband's attention, but he ended up settling on a espresso martini, which turned out to be excellent: great tasting, plus a bit of a pick-me-up to get him through the evening. I enjoyed a glass of red wine. Best of all was the service! All of the staff were friendly and helpful, and none more so then Mia, who served our table. She was vivacious and charming, and clearly knew the menu and the general vicinity well. Not only did she provide us with solid drink recommendations, but even offered recommendations for the next-door restaurant where we would be eating. We followed her recommendations for the Lee Chen restaurant, and were not disappointed. After the concert, we were looking to have a bit of a nightcap before heading back to our hotel. We returned to the Elephant and Castle, and were seated in Mia's section again. She remembered us, and appeared genuinely pleased to see us! This time, my husband succumbed to temptation and tried a flight of 3 peaty Scotch whiskeys, including Laphroaig and Lagavulin. He enjoyed these, and I enjoyed a discounted, late-night glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Thanks so much to Mia for providing excellent, helpful and friendly service. We enjoyed the time we spent at the Elephant and Castle, and we will certainly stop by when next we attend a Thompson Hall event. read more

We came here for dinner as my father likes fish and chips and we all loved it the food was amazing, as was the service.

A busy pub in a central location. Situated right by the Mirvish theaters and close to the blue jays stadium, this pub does get busy. Luckily you can book ahead of time using open table! This is a truely british style pub bringing yorkshire pudding, curries and shepard's pie to the menu. Poutine - The base of all poutines are the fries, unfortunatley these were not good. I am looking for crispy exterior and fluffy interior and I got only a bit of both. The gravy was a bit too salty for my liking. I felt that the gravy was also slightly different from a typical gravy. They maybe added a bit of curry powder to the gravy making it pretty unique. Would not get again. Sunday Roast - The roast beef was dry, the gravy did help a bit, but still couldn't save it. The yorkshire pudding was good, light and puffy and soaked in the savoriness of the gravy. Mash potatoes were just ok. Hard to find yorkshire pudding anywhere else, so I'd only get this for the pudding, othewise, would not recommend. The service was good and there was alot more space than I would expect. The restraunt itself looks clean and newly renovated. This would be a nice place to rendevous for a group gathering, but not for a gourmet meal. read more

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Stopped by after some business meetings. It was close to hotel and the menu had a nice selection for our group. We walked in without a reservation right before 6pm. Even though the place had a good crowd, we were seated immediately. The building spans the length of the block and there are two bars. Alice was our Server. She was attentive and nice. I wasn't sure which draft beer I wanted to order and she brought me a sample. It was fresh and cold, so I ordered a pint. I was pleased with my selection Churchill Brewing CO's "Lawn Mower Yard Lager." As an appetizer our group shared a plate of the poutine's- delicious! My main course was the fish & chips, with a side Nobel salad. Classic tasting fish & chips. We weren't able to eat dessert, because we were so full. Portions are generous. I would certainly order all my selections again. Only negative I experienced was the music being a bit loud. The music was tolerable at first, but depending on which song was playing, it was at times barely so, -aka - especially when Led Zeppelin "Black Dog" was cranking through the place. I like Led Zeppelin and that's a great song, but when I'm chilling and talking with colleagues, it's a bit much to keep shouting over the music. If I lived closer I would be frequenting this place often, and maybe just ask them to consider lowering the music a touch, because their good food and service is worth it. read more

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Been here a few times and I really like the ambiance of this pub. I usually go here during the Liverpool games since this is an official fan pub. They do get pretty crowded on game days so I'd recommend coming at an early time to secure a spot at the bar or a table. I have not tried their food but heard some good things about their onion rings! read more

Elephant & Castle - British Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nice pub with a pretty spacious interior and very convenient location, making it ideal for corporate team lunches during the week and get-togethers after work. It's also a popular place for theatre goers, as it's close to the entertainment district. It can get busy during lunch and dinner hours, so it's best to make a reservation ahead of time. Sometimes they host special events such as trivia nights. You can also book a portion of the restaurant for big team events. They serve some British pub dishes such as bangers and mash, Sunday roast, and various savoury pies. Other menu items include salads and handhelds such as burgers, sandwiches, and tacos. The Grilled Salmon is pretty good. I like that it's very well done with a crispy outer layer, and served without the skin. It comes with green beans (that are not oily) and mashed potatoes. Some of the entrées come with a selection of sides (regular French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, house salad, Caesar salad, soup, etc.). read more

Elephant & Castle - Grilled Salmon - British Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We went to downtown for this restaurant. There were couple events happening in downtown and it was crazy busy everywhere last night. We had reservation at 7:45pm, but couldn't made it until 8:45pm, that's understandable that the table was gone. By the time we walked in, they had a big group just came in before us and warning us that the kitchen is crazy busy that might take a long time to have the food. We were ok with 30 mins wait, but we have to find our seats first. Outdoor seats were available, but the waitress didn't lead us to, they just let us go find our seats if seeing any available. We ordered the Shepherd's Pie, Castle Chicken Cluehouse and the Sunday Toast. After food ordered, we waited for 1 hr to have them. The food was kind of tasty. Shepherd's Pie was big enough for me. But we thought it was a starter size. But it was good. Castle Cluehouse was Turkey sandwich that maybe the chief forgot to put some sauce in?! It was a bit dry and we didn't find any dressing or dipping sauces that we could use. Sunday Roast was a few slides of thin beef, then a big fried donut. It was a bit confused, but we like to try something new. The food was overwhelmed. We have to take home with the sandwich. And add more juicy sauce next day. The outside and indoor tables were almost gone. But we didn't have them suggested to move into the dining room. And another thing I have to mention, this restaurant was not close to any green parking. But you could still find some parking space somewhere. I might only go by subway next time. read more

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A very large bar right in the mix of things, tons of tvs. There were many kinds of kinds here, the food looked good but we just had drinks. We sat at the bar and had fast friendly service. i would gladly return, and would grab a meal on a return trip. read more

Used to enjoy visiting Elephant and Castle in Ottawa years ago, so when we found it only a few blocks away from our hotel, we knew it should be a good option. We were lucky enough to get a window table between the bar and the back of the restaurant which provided some privacy. Our waiter was attentive and pleasant and the food quick. We never once felt rushed to leave, even when we sat and chatted after our meal. We started with the deep fried pickles, a nice treat with a panko breading, different from what I usually expect, but quite tasty. Our meals were the Sunday Roast and Steak and Mushroom Pie. The Sunday Roast was just like Grandma used to make, but even better. A generous portion of thinly sliced roast beef, delicious gravy and mashed potatoes, and a nice Yorkshire pudding. The steak and mushroom pie was exactly what you would want. Large pieces of mushroom and steak, lots of gravy and flaky pastry top. The side salad was also a tasty and pleasant surprise. We finished with a peach tarte tatin, with a scoop of what tasted like an in-house vanilla ice cream. A lovely treat to finish a very nice meal. Will definitely visit again! read more

Elephant & Castle - Steak and mushroom pie with noble house salad - British Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So so food. Nothing really to complain about but nothing super good either. The wee pie sampler is a great idea. They are for sure we pies. I had the grilled chicken club and it was fine. The best part was the salad just their house salad. Tasty and interesting. read more

Elephant & Castle - Wee pie sampler with added fries - British Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Your average pub. They have a decent selection of brews, the food is average, and the booths are cozy. Plenty of TVs to watch the game. read more

Elephant & Castle - Chicken tenders - British Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The great thing about this British style pub is the location. Close to all the main attractions and a place to get to within a quick walk after a sporting event at the nearby stadium. They currently also have patio seating should you wish to dine outside. The drinks menu is also extensive, with many cocktails and beers to choose from. Service is attentive, if sometimes overwhelmed because it is quite a lot of ground to cover. They do try their best. The food was a let down and plain. Maybe it was our choice of dishes because we didn't get any British pub favourites. The chips and dip - Many of the chips were soggy and oily and dip options very mediocre. Crispy chicken sliders - very plain and not something to write home about. Chicken didn't have the texture that I expected from the name and the buns were falling apart. Hopefully the core items on the menu would far better. read more

Excellent fish & chips. I also had poutine for the first time ever. I didn't enjoy it but I can't blame the restaurant. I don't like soggy french fries and I'm not a gravy guy. The fried fish was superb. read more

It has a great location and a good space. But if you were to ask me to recommend a bar in downtown core, this would be on my tier 2/3. Came here for a group drink. Asked for a 5oz. house white and got a glass with 4-5oz. tops, and pretty watery too. With that said, it's a good place to hangout if you are in that area and looking for a place to drink. read more

As a member of my office's extremely important and prestigious party planning committee, I can attest to how hard it is to find a place that 1) can serve ~100 people, 2) has decent food, 3) is within our rigid budget. It's one of those 'Pick 2 of 3' scenarios. Enter E&C, who said "screw your Venn Diagram restrictions" and generously bestowed amazing food at amazing prices for a large, hungry crowd of office workers. I wouldn't have believed it was possible if I didn't experience it myself. When you think large-scale department office party, you think chewy pizza and supermarket fries but E&C refuses to stoop to that level. First up, on the finger food menu were thick-cut truffle fries. Yes, TRUFFLE fries, of the wide, crispy variety. Following that were both vegetarian and beef burgers that didn't skimp out on the toppings. Then juicy chicken tenders, with an emphasis on the tender, and saucy Buffalo wings. Crispy calamari. Cheesy nachos. Delicious little pizza bites. A variety of fresh veggies and hummus for those looking to balance against all the fried stuff. And that's just round 1 of 3!! I will also say that I've been here a few times for lunch. It was always good, nothing spectacular, but consistent quality at reasonable downtown lunch prices. I never had anything to write home about. The large group catering however, that's where it's at! If you ever find yourself in a position as critical as deciding what the people in your office eat, you'll know who to call. (7/100) - 2018 read more

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Pop into this place for a drink and ended up staying for dinner. We asked for a nice quiet table and were seated accordingly. Ended up getting two old fashions and chatting with my friend that we lost track of time and decided we wanted to eat. Chatted with the server to determine what she would recommend for us to get and and she asked what we were in the mood for. We said the perfect dish would be shareable and so she recommended the tacos. They were so good we got a second order of them. Will definitely be back here for these tacos! read more

Elephant & Castle - lamb tacos - British Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good beer period. Too packed due to sports mania! Nice out door patio along walkways on simcoe st! read more

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We enjoyed a delicious meal after attending a matinee last week. The restaurant is always a sure bet in terms of great food and value. Our server Veronica was wonderful; attentive, polite and friendly. She enhanced our experience and we'll be back for the great food and great staff. Thank you! read more

Ordered fish and chips, delicious! Good service, good price, inside and outside seating available read more

Haven't been for 30 years...i know why...Nice rasta bartender. Ladies are beyaches.... Very disappointed with waitress staff and apparently mngr is a grump as well. Also freezing in there! Waited would not let us sit outside after 12... beautiful summer night read more

My friend and I stopped by here after attending the TSO since it was quite easy to get a table and we had a good experience. The hostess and bar tender were very friendly. Our bar tender actually ended up being our waiter and he provided excellent service. We really enjoyed his positive demeaned and loved the drinks he made us. We both ordered a blueberry tea, which is a scrumptious alcoholic drink made with black tea, amoretto and honey. It's great when you feel a cold coming on or have a sore throat. We also both ordered food and were happy with our snacks. I really enjoyed the fries and my friend really enjoyed her burger. Would I return? - Absolutely! read more

Typical pub with the usual comfort choices of wings, burgers, sheppard's pie and beer. Large screens are visible no matter where you sit. The space is also spacious so its possible to find a seat even when it is peak hours. Unfortunately, once you find a table and get a drink from the bar, the service for food is slow. Do not come here hungry or you will be hangry by the time food arrives. We waited 30 minutes for food, even though the bar was empty of other patrons. I wanted to leave to get a hot dog from the street vendor at one point. Also, don't sit in the front section of tables by the bar during winter season. The front door gets held open by patrons coming in and out and you end up freezing. read more

This place was awesome! We got the poutine and the leek cheddar pie. Our waitress was great and helped us order local IPAs. Lots of TVs for those into sports and younger crowd. Highly recommend their poutine! read more

Fresh off a visit this week, I think I can say this might be my new pre-theatre drinking spot. We attended a nearby show and this seemed like the closest easy option. It has been years since I've been to an E&C.. The 4 stars are achieved mostly on service and a shout out to Tay (gosh I hope that's her name..it was on the bill) for being awesome. Friendly, accommodating, and fun.. This place is cavernous and doesn't really have a cozy atmosphere, but in pandemic times it feels nice to be a bit spaced out. Food was ok - the chips/dip were tasty, the wings were alright but the whipped feta was to die for. Beer prices were average for downtown, if not a bit pricier. The free mug special of the day was a nice surprise. Overall, a perfectly average spot to have a bite and a drink. I wouldn't rush down here to eat, but it's a great option if you're in the neighbourhood. read more

Delicious food - above what I expected! Cocktail menu was awesome! Waitress was helpful and knowledgeable! read more

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A group of us dined here today before the TSO's matinee. Despite the restaurant being packed, they were able to give us quick, speedy service with about 90% accuracy. They know how to cater to their primary audience of people who are dining just before, or just after, a show. While we all tried different items off their menu, everything looked fresh and delicious. I had the chicken pot pie based solely on what I had seen on Yelp. I was initially concerned that the filler was too soupy; however, once I mixed the fluffy pastry into the broth, it turned out to be just the right amount. The only downside to this place is that we had to hunt down our server 3-4 times, such as when we were ready to order and when we were ready to leave. But they basically got us out in the initial set time. Definitely a good choice for a pre-concert/theatre meal! read more

Elephant & Castle - Chicken Pot Pie with salad - British Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A bar and grill. Charming room with old plaster and high ceilings. TV screens everywhere. Great if you want to catch the game. Less great if you want to talk to your beloved. Average pub food. Bar selection not wonderful but it will do. If you go to the real Elephant and Castle in London, It is a grim intersection of major roads and train tracks . It is ugly. It is a food desert. The Toronto Elephant and Castle is prettier and has somewhat better food. So Toronto can proudly say it outperforms London in "Something". That said, the Elephant and Castle is not Toronto's greatest pleasure paradise. read more

Walked in here on a Monday night for some drinks. I was surprised by how spacious this place was. There are plenty of booths and they're pretty comfy. The washroom was also superb clean. I ordered a hybrid drink, white summer (somersby cider and kronenbourg blanc). Had a few drinks before coming to Elephant and Castle so I can't tell whether the drink tasted awesome or not. The downside is that they don't sell pitchers. Nonetheless, the server was very attentive and promt read more

Elephant & Castle - White Summer - British Near Me - Toronto, Ontario