We felt like a night out and I was in the mood to try a new restaurant, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally check out the Henry VIII Ale House. We arrived at around 6:30 and the place was pretty much packed. (It's a much, much smaller joint than I would've thought.) We did manage to snag a sweet table by the window, but then we were informed that an acoustic musician would be setting up shop right behind us at 7:00. I figured we probably wouldn't last too long once he started performing, so we decided to just share an order of the Sausage Rolls ("honey mustard sauce"). They arrived to the table impressively fast and sure looked great. They tasted great, too. I might even go so far as to say they're among the best Sausage Rolls I've ever eaten. The sausage is really tasty and flavorful, while the pastry around them is just as good. The zesty honey mustard perfectly complements them, too. I really enjoyed my brief visit to the Henry VIII Ale House, and I look forward to returning at some point in the future. read more

My husband and I stopped in here last evening. It was hopping so we went in and sat the bar (and we lucky to get those stools!). There was a really good vibe at this pub. And judging by the fact that it was packed with people waiting for tables, we weren't the only ones who thought so. There was a woman eating wings at the end of the bar ... they looked good! A guy had a bison burger next to us and it was HUGE! If we are in that 'hood, we'll definitely stop in again, especially for a meal. read more

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My husband and I love a good pub. We look for a cozy and interesting environment. Approachable staff and fairly priced drinks. He likes Stella on tap and I like a good, well balanced red or a mild mannered chilled white. I've been going to Henry's for years. I always liked their fish and chips ( I do miss the side of peas) and the live music is always a bonus. They pretty well meet our list of requirements except for the Stella on tap. I love their house red, if possible I would stock it at my own house. We took a hiatus during the pandemic for obvious reasons but they've been back for a bit and we're back to becoming regulars. Last Friday we had quite a long stay and the warm quinoa salad was excellent. A little aside about Henry's, when the staff found out we got married they treated us to a round. This builds loyalty. And it's an alternative to the cue if you want a more pubby, chilled and easy vibe. It fills up on weekend nights and the energy is contagious. read more

Such a friendly place with super nice staff. The Curried Chickpea Burger is to die for !! I recommend this place for sure !!

this establishment once known for discerning selection of UK and EU beers and upscale food with prices to match has truly and sadly gone way downhill. No more sticky toffee pudding now replaced by bland awful chocolate cake, Irish coffee with no whipped cream topping. Charging $30 for garbage cake, one regular coffee and one Irish coffee minus cream. Won't ever be back. Plus waitress on Sun Nov 6 delivered the cc machine without a bill just added to the sense of a degraded business. Awful . read more

If you look for prime ribs with reasonable price, i will highly recommend this place every SUNDAY! Prime ribs, green beans with tasty gravy sauce. Also, staffs are always friendly :) read more

Henry VIII Ale House - Prime ribs for 20bucks on Sundays - Pubs Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Surprised that no one has reviewed this place before now, but figured I'd start things off with a bang. 5 stars, yes... but this is a really good little pub. Our neighbours recommended it to us and, upon checking reviews online, all were consistently positive which is a bit unheard of in this city. Apparently the current owner just bought the place about a year and a half ago and it's been doing really well ever since. Someone's doing something right, I guess. We went over on Canada Day afternoon for a late lunch and a couple pints (which turned into a few) and got a great people-watching seat by the window. Just a wee place but a perfect spot to settle for the afternoon; super laid-back atmosphere, a TV in the corner for those wanting to watch sporting events up at the bar, and completely tolerable music. Service was super friendly and we were instantly impressed by the menu; I had the steak & stilton salad and he had the Reuben, both delicious and totally hit the spot. We also split an order of wings, which were fantastic - husband said they may be the best wings he's ever had, which is saying something.. came with fresh (fresh!) carrot sticks and chunky blue cheese dip. Their dessert menu is also pretty tempting, and I would've had one as well but it seemed like an overindulgence at the time... Anyway, go check it out if you're in the Kingsway area, definitely a neighbourhood gem. We'll be back for sure. read more

Cute spot: lovely service, amazing decor with lavish Monarchy portraits, a brilliant ahi tuna-steak salad special, and a great lager recommendation. I thought I'd have to eat dinner at Starbucks, instead I just went from stressed to blessed! read more

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Went last week for our annual Christmas pub date with my wife. Came for a pint of Guinness and to have a bite to eat. This is probably one of our favourite places in the area because it has a nice cozy atmosphere and great service. This occasion lived up to the excellent service and cozy environment but the food was where it all went downhill. We tried the ravioli along with the pork 2 ways. The ravioli was tasty though not very hot. If the temperature was better it would probably be a great dish. The pork on the other hand was a whole other story. When it first arrived we were shocked at how small the portion of meat was (one pork chop and two slices of pork belly) given the price. Being a very dark space it is hard to get a good look at what you are eating but when I took the first bite I knew something was very wrong. I spit it out immediately and turned the flashlight on my phone to realize that the meat was raw. It had basically been flash seared then thrown on a plate. Though I didn't try it, the mac and cheese also looked pretty gross and super dried out. The waitress was kind enough to take this off our bill and even went over the top by giving us our ravioli at half price but the damage had been done. I now felt ill and we had to get the bill and leave. Long story short, great place to go for drinks but proceed with caution on the food. read more

I was so disappointed I shouldn't write a review. The blond female server was so rude and without any class. She chose to humiliate me when there was a mixup with my payment card. Even after we settled the bill she said "that didn't include my tip" I gave her $10 and got the hell outa there. Never going there again, ever. read more

Fantastic pub! Superior selection of Scotch, and great beers on tap. I've tried almost all menu items and have never left unhappy. Friendly, warm and knowledgeable staff. Also have live music nights with talented artists! Tuesday and Wednesday nights. read more

I was first introduced to Henry VIII when I ran at the Running Room across the street. It's a great neighborhood bar with a nice atmosphere, very good food, decent wines, beer and very good service. Always busy and if no tables, worth the wait or a seat at the bar. It's our "go to" spot, all the way from Mississauga whenever a night out is called for. We've also enjoyed their new location in Bloor West Village, but this one will always remain or favorite. Be sure to try the Beef Marsala or the warm couscous salad. Both are winners! read more

Henry VIII Ale House - Well worth the visit!!! - Pubs Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Stopped in here for lunch during the week. A small, dim pub with lots of business people. Very friendly and welcoming bartender/waitress who appeared to be running the show alone, but she did a seriously excellent job of making sure everyone was taken care of. I got a yummy quinoa wrap and my boyfriend had a pasta dish - we both liked the food, although it wasn't remarkable, it was good. Wouldn't go out of our way to come here again, but the service was great. read more

We started going to Henry's in pre-COVID times for the live music on Tues and Wed nights. We came for the music, but stayed for the food! We have never been disappointed with the Chef's special being a sure thing. With COVID we returned for take out pleased that the food quality has remained just as high. read more

We came here for lunch with some friends on Wednesday, we were actually intending to go to the Monk's Kettle across the street but it was closed on the 31st! Food was pretty good, side salad that came with mine was wilted and had too much dressing but the rest of our food was very tasty. Only downside was the speed of service, there was only 1 (1!!) server trying to handle the bar and wait all of the tables. Ridiculous. We waited so long to pay we got desperate and started scrounging enough coins together to be able to leave cash for our tab. Our friends ended up being late picking their son up from daycare. Next time I'm trying the Monk's Kettle! read more

Food was great! My first time here; the tilapia special with salad did not disappoint! Great service and atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and attentive. They also have live music occasionally apparently. Nice neighbourhood pub. read more

Great pub! Amazing service and really good food. This has been my local for 10 plus years and it continues to never disappoint. Really good wine selection, lots on tap, and a massive single malt selection, as well as a growing bourbon section. Highly recommend as a place to come and unwind in the cozy atmosphere of Henrys. :) read more

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Came by here last St. Patrick's Day for a pint of Guinness. Waitresses were attentive and friendly. I also ended up getting a nice zesty poutine dish, which was way more appetizing than English slices of bread with marmalade on it, because you know... I have a soul. It's a small place that is dark inside with a regular size TV showing with the Sports Network broadcasting behind the bar. I don't think King Henry the 8th himself would have been able to walk through the doors of this place given his weight size and would have probably ordered his royal guards to break down the door frames because as we learned from history; he was an a**hole. I do walk by this place everyday. At least once per week, I notice that there is a live guitarist by the window playing as well. So if you love getting drunk and hearing live music, then this place is definitely worth checking. read more

Nice atmosphere. Decent food. But I was charged $15 per shot of tequila. The fuck?

MASSIVE bowl of bison spaghetti bolognese, were talking feed a small family. Tasty, but needed salt. Great atmosphere, good service and particularly liked the nod to the HBO series "Tudors" hanging on the wall. Challenging menu for those with restricted diets but they were very accommodating. read more

I had a prime rib chili there for dinner. It was excellent. The service was good, the food was great, and the price was fine. The location was convenient too. It's a bit small, so don't be surprised if you have to wait a bit. read more

The service wasn't fantastic. Firstly, they were very understaffed, there was only one server for the whole restaurant and bar. Add to this that the lone server spent much of the time chatting with a friend at the bar and the cook and it made for slow service. The food though was fantastic which is why I'm still giving 4 stars. I highly recommend the lemon and rosemary chicken sandwich, it was really good. The chicken was freshly cooked and I think the bun may have been freshly baked too. I would definitely go back for the food and to see if the other servers are any more professional. read more

I enjoy this pub for the bevies, not for the food. Cozy, friendly, live music from time to time. Don't go on fish and chips night unless you want to eat fish and chips or smell like grease for the next 3 days. read more

Great pub that understands the importance of great food, great beer on tap and good lighting!! Staff are amazing, too!

The food was great and the service was friendly and attentive, despite it being a busy night. The beer was a bit pricey ($7 for Millstreet Organic), but my friend got the mussels which were on special and it was a basketball sized portion of some seriously delicious shellfish in a great sauce. We asked for some extra bread to soak up all the leftover sauce and the waitress was very happy to bring some. I had the naanwich which was really delicious - I was thinking about it for the rest of the week! The burger was good but unremarkable, and the veggie burger was tasty, sure, but really was just a dollop of hummus on a bun, the texture did not hold up at all as a burger. It was pretty difficult to eat. I would return! read more

Fantastic food. Great service. Fair prices for the quality (which is excellent). Ordered the bison burger and chicken takka masala. So good. read more

Great neighbourhood pub with food for everyone. Awesome weekly specials, nice ambiance and great service. Our favourite place for date nights and dinner with the kids. Have never been disappointed. read more

Love the ambiance, but food was hit and miss. Great vibe inside, and loved their Speckled Hen beer on tap. Service staff was friendly and attentive. First time we went on a Saturday to a full house and food was very good so went back again on a slower night....you'd think with less customers we'd get equal if not better food/service...nope. mussels were tiny and overcooked. Fish and chips looked great on the plate but didn't really deliver. With prices on the higher side, its too much of a gamble to go back again. May go back for a drink and a snack at the bar again- maybe not. read more

Possibly the best pub in the neighborhood. Great vibe, good selection of wine & beers. Creative specials. Staff is fun and personable. Recommended to anyone who wants an authentic English pub experience. read more

Dropped in for a pint and a bite. Probably the rudest manager I have ever come across. Will never go back to this place, although the serving staff were great, the manager was an ignorant individual that should go back to school and learn some manners. read more

I love this restaurant so much! Feels like cheers when you walk in, everyone knows your name. Staff are super friendly, food is superb, small warm cozy feel, and you will always leave satisfied! Love the 1/2 price wing Tuesday with live music unplugged! So great to have in this hood. I am a regular, and will keep coming back especially for the chicken tikka masala curry, and the quinoa salad! Yummy. :) read more

Henry VIII Ale House - 1/2 price wings! - Pubs Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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Irish Stew and insult to all things Irish! Went there for lunch. Ordered the Irish stew, this being St. Patrick's day and all. We were delivered bowls of mushy vegetables- no meat! Server was pleasant when we sent it back. No apology from the (scoff) "chef". read more

I regularly drop in here. In the summer, the front windows open and my Lab sits outside while I sit at one of the front tables. Wi-Fi means it's easy to while away an hour with my iPad. The selection of beers is good, but I tend to return to my favourites. What's really outstanding is the food: quality is uniformly excellent and portions are generous. Service is attentive, but it's a small space and tends to fill quickly. read more