I went to this place on 17th Ave. going to take out my service dog for a steak dinner and…read moreappreciation for his work for the month. I usually go to Earls, which is an amazing place on Stephen Avenue with great hospitality and amazing food selections. I walked into the national and they requested an outside seat because it was a beautiful day. The female staff member identified my canine as a female and asked what was her name. I stated Yep he is a male and his name is Goliath.. From that point on, I was treated with severe aggression and hostility by the staff members The waitress that approached my table was hostile in nature and when I explained to her that I wanted a regular Caesar if they made one, I would love one she was offended. I explained that a lot of places have a house style Caesar and I was looking for a normal style Caesar, and if they provided it complete aggression and attitude in her tone and how she addressed me. she then performs the worst duty of all, which is falsifying a report to a police officer. She had her superiors, called the police and stated that I threatened her with my service dog. There is no action on this of me, threatening her. There is no threat to her there is no hostility, and I recorded the whole thing with my glasses . Big shout out to Ray and Maia, with these glasses, I was able to prove my case and clearly clarify any questions at the Police we're having in regards to the accusation. Seven police officers showed up at my table after I had enjoyed a Caesar and was joyfully offered another by the mail manager. The table beside me was having a great conversation with me. They were a family from the US who were coming to Canada, and I was explaining to them the wonderful things I could see such as the Calgary stampede that was coming up. I explained and showed off of metal. My dog was given by a paramedic for the great service that he provides, and we were having a wonderful conversation before the police showed up. I own a service animal training company and promote my business through word-of-mouth . ! This was sheer defamation of character, belligerent, and lies, false accusations, and the worst service I have ever received in any of the establishments I've visited in the city If you are choosing a place to go to, I recommend you avoid the cra and abrasive nature of this one

We only stopped by for a drink. We enjoyed our talk with Dylan, the bartender. He was super…read morefriendly and gave us some great suggestions of things to do, including the Lilac Festival on 17th Ave. He poured a great beer and made a mean cocktail. In fact, he put together a sangria that was the perfect combination of wine and fruit and refreshingness for a hot day! Dylan was training a bartender and we got to witness his knowledge as he helped her out. The ambiance of National is very cool. It feels upscale and friendly at the same time. I'll definitely be back, if not this trip, the next!

the perfect place for an afternoon pint! stopped in around…read morenoon on Saturday for a pint, but as soon as the waitress mentioned 'spicy caesar' i got one of those instead - Martie makes a killer one! my sister & I shared some little snack type things - bacon wrapped dates, pulled pork slider, deep fried Shepards pie balls - and while none of it was mind blowingly awesome, it was all still good, and together with the setting, the service, and the caesar, it was a pretty great experience!

Great atmosphere!! We had a great time here. Nadine was fantastic. She was very accommodatingread more

Jamesons food and service has improved from my previous visits. We had a group of 20 and our server…read more(brunette on second level) and the manager (Thursday, July 11) went above and beyond with our group. The food has improved too! Mussels were tasty and on special that night. Calamari rings were a good size and I liked the crunchy batter. Tzatziki sauce tasted homemade. This pub is a thousand times better than its nearby competition. There's one wine I like on their list- Rodney Strong. Pro-tip, order by bottle and on Thursdays, all wines are half price!

I ordered their steak sandwich and it was one of the worse steak sandwiches I've had. The best…read moresteak sandwiches I've had are at Barcelonas and Hy's so they have set the bar quite high. I ordered the steak to be medium rare but it came medium to even parts of the steak was well done and Very dry. The steak lacked flavour I had to add more salt. The garlic bread wasn't very flavourful too so over all the steak sandwich was a disappointment I couldn't finish it but didn't ask them to make me a new one because it already took more than half hour for our food to come out. I give this place 3 stars because their crispy onion rings that came with the steak sandwich were delicious and extra crispy one of the best onion rings I've had. Their Caesar salad was also great perfectly dressed with a flavourful Caesar dressing and shaved parm. I was very impressed with their crispy onion rings and their Caesar salad so I was happy I was still full. My husband ordered the Philly cheese steak with an Au jus dip - it was 8/10 the dip definitely made it better! I would still give his place a second try to try their charcuterie platter and maybe some other items on their menu. But would not order their steak sandwich ever again.

Good food and service. I would consider this a nicer pub compared to some of the divey ones in the…read morearea. No complaints.

I personally have avoided this pub for a while because I thought it was old but WOW! I have to say…read moreI was very shocked! Newly renovated, great staff, and the food was great too! I got the steak sandwich in a pub which I was pleasantly surprised it was really good. Half-price wine can't go wrong. The management there, (Drea) tonight was great and instantly when I walked in the bartender welcomed me like I was at home. ... Overall great spot good people. Hidden gem.

Please... please get the Scottish egg because I wish I could eat it everyday! It was an all we…read moreshared at our table and was my first Scottish egg! I had the burger for dinner which was good as well. My colleague had the curry and it was also very good!!! Great server as well, she was so personable and kind. Love the old building too.

Delicious, excellent service, lively environment. The Belfast Breakfast is the perfect, soda wheat…read moretoast freshly made.

This old-school little neighborhood pub is a busy little joint tucked in the beltline. Wednesday…read morenights is trivia, which is when me and my gal pals visited. If you get there early, you can get a table for trivia which starts at 7pm I believe. We all ordered food before the festivities started, and it was all decent. I had a pizza which was thick crust, lots of cheese and very filling. They have drink specials too, and that night they had beer on special, which washed down the pizza nicely. The trivia is super fun but also difficult. There are 4 rounds with 20 questions each round plus a bonus question. Each question is from a different category (sports, geography, music, movies, etc), so it's good to have a varied group of people with you! We will be back.

Despite the delicious wings especially on special every Tuesday and Saturday, the server Courtney…read morehas a mouth on her like a truck driver which is so unprofessional. Spends time out smoking and rarely says thankyou after tipping as if it should be mandatory. Not sure why the owner is so submissive not to let her go by now. It must have to do with much of the clientle who are in the same category! So unfortunate. Signed a very loyal customer P.s Remember that tips are only deserved for friendly and prompt service...not for See You Next Tuesdays

The place is exactly what you expect to find inside. It's stylish, gives you a vibe "it used to be…read morea fancy bank". The staff is superb and flatbread with quinoa salad were really good. PS. Sorry, we ate the flatbread and salad too fast to take a shot of LOL PSS. Guys definitely know how to store their buzz safe (check the vault downstairs)

Came in here late on a weeknight, as I was working late and needed some dinner. The restaurant is…read morehoused in an old bank and it is beautiful on the interior. I sat at the bar and was greeted warmly by the bartender. They had a large selection of beer and cocktails, and I settled on a local beer. For dinner, I ordered the chicken katsu salad, which the bartender informed me is less of a salad and more of a large piece of katsu stacked with veggies, which I was excited about. My food arrived quickly. The katsu was perfectly crisp and the peanut sauce and miso wonderfully tangy. Great meal and a great spot to sit and enjoy a drink.

The food was horrible. The server was out back smoking meth and sketching out when she came back…read more Went to the bathroom and a tweaker was at my table drinking my beer and told me he was the manager. I asked for a refund amd was offered a 2 piece of crack

Very cool place, great vibe, much larger than it looks from outside. Excellent serviceread more