Delicious fish and chips were had on Good Friday! Friendly service, lots of parking and a casual…read morevibe. Will be back!

Lots of drinks to choose from and the atmosphere is amazing. Food is good as well. Also the…read morerestaurant was feature is the Christmas movie o. Netflix The Christmas Chronicles which was awesome. Love the stew there it's one of my favs.

Since the Pandemic I have been going here fairly frequently. The on-site parking is a plus. Food…read moreand drink are fair value and the dinner specials can be really good. Especially the chicken and ribs special. Customer base is down to earth and it is easy to join conversations, which harkens back to earlier and simpler times. Staff generally are engaging and encourage good times. The Cat is a good place to get your drink on, but it can close early sometimes. Can't really think of a feature that makes this place unique or conversation worthy, but therein lies the appeal. A no BS blue collar pub that always has the game on the many TVs.

This place is a real hidden gem for breakfast…read more Parking is available onsite but the restaurant is also only a short walk away from several different bus routes. It is rarely busy in the morning so you really feel like you are having a private dining experience. They have quite a few unique menu options and very reasonable prices. Everything here is delicious, but especially their breakfast wrap that comes absolutely overflowing with filling. I recommend ordering it with salsa.

Driven by this place many times over the years and decided to drop in for a Pandemic pint. Legit…read moretavern vibe and very clean, right out of the 70's. Drinks are reasonably priced and the customers are friendly enough to start a conversation with. Free street parking which is a plus. Had brunch here recently and it was diner style fare. Very good service as well, non judgemental and very pleasant was our server Jessica. Overall this is a fine establishment to enjoy some casual drinks and feel very relaxed.

Don't let a Saturday go by without a great evening performance of music!…read moreFriendly staff and patrons keep you coming back over and over!! Family owned with that old pub ambiance. Dine in to a delicious meal topped off with a authentic Guinness on tap.

The Hole in the Wall is such a fun little spot for a relaxed night out, especially if you enjoy…read morewhisky, wine, and well-made cocktails. Their drink menu is impressively broad, with a strong whisky selection from different regions, plus plenty of cocktails, spirits, and wine. I especially loved the Scotchman in Sidecar, which blends Té Bheag and Laphroaig with Cointreau and lemon. It had this really interesting balance of smoky peat and bright citrus. Naked and Famous was also great if you like something a little sharper and more refreshing, while the Mango Mojito leaned sweeter and easier to sip. The food was just as enjoyable. The Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas were probably my favorite part of the meal, with a chewy crust and really satisfying flavor. The Savory Peach from the summer specials was surprisingly good, especially with the spicy sauce on the side, and the Spicy Ropressata was another standout if you like something a little salty and bold. We also tried the Shepherd's Pie, which was warm, hearty, and comforting, and the oysters were fresh and good quality too. Overall, it feels like one of those cozy places that works equally well for drinks, a casual date night, or a laid-back evening with friends.

I stopped by The Hole In The Wall recently and honestly, it turned out to be one of those places…read morethat just feels right from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is relaxed and a bit cozy without trying too hard, which I really appreciated. The food was surprisingly good -- everything felt fresh and well thought out, not overly complicated but definitely satisfying. You can tell they care about quality and consistency. Service was friendly and easygoing, not rushed at all, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, it's the kind of spot I'd come back to without overthinking it -- whether for a casual meal or just to unwind a bit.

After a quick visit to a nearby pub, we were on the hunt for another joint to check out. Walking…read morethrough the rain, we stumbled upon the Bramble Gastropub and noticed they had plenty of spots at the bar. Success! I was immediately impressed when I walked inside, as the place has plenty of cool decor and boasts a dimly-lit feel that I find irresistible. As I scanned the menu, I was eventually drawn to the Bramble Burger ("House ground, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Bramble berry relish"), which comes with fries. And I feel like I made the right choice because it's one tasty hamburger. I wouldn't rank it with the best in the city, but all the components were right on target and I enjoyed the heck out of it. The fries were great, too. I don't know why it took us so long to check out Bramble Gastropub, but I think it's safe to say we'll be returning sometime very soon.

The ambience was good though we were seated in the first room behind the main dining room which has…read moreless flair and ambience than the main room, but understood because it was a busy 5:30pm seating on Valentines. The fish and chips were overdone, I have never had fish a much deeper dark brown than the fries, which were golden. The fries were way-oversized potato wedges, which don't work well as fries. The tartar sauce and pickled cabbage were delicious along with the mushy peas. My girlfriend had the Cobb salad with chicken which was passable but not special. The service was prompt and drinks were perfect.

We weren't sure where to eat since we were just visiting. We noticed that there were a lot of pubs…read moreand taverns. Saint John's looked like it had a good menu and cool atmosphere. Did not disappoint. It was packed on a Wednesday at 5p. We didn't make a reservation like we normally would. We were still able to be seated in the upstairs bar area. Our server was very nice and a lot of fun. Very cozy atmosphere and music was great. Not pictured but we did also get the Spice Bag. It was very good. We should have gotten two because it's not really a Sharable.

From the moment you walk in the door this place has a great British Pub feel. The fish and chips…read moreare fantastic. The scotch egg was delicious and the chicken club was exactly what you would hope for. A definite recommend!

We felt like a night out and I was in the mood to try a new restaurant, so it seemed like the…read moreperfect 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.

My husband and I stopped in here last evening…read more 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.

The Squire is accessible, clean and comfortable. Very good service at the bar. The food is good,…read morenot great. Overall it's a pleasant place to hang out.

solid pub in a QUIET area of BLOOR ST Not sure u need to…read morerush out to visit this section of city...they hired my daughter about 5+ years ago, that's always nice to remember

Imagine great Irish food, unique drinks, and live music all in one place -- this is it. We chose it…read morebased on reviews, and they were absolutely spot‑on. We didn't reserve in advance (which I now highly recommend). The wait was about an hour, but we passed the time at the nearby Churchill with a pre‑drink, and they texted us when our table was ready. The Sunday night jazz band was fantastic. The staff is incredibly friendly, and they work together as a team to take care of you. Amber was our primary server - she was great. Service for both drinks and food was quick, and the cozy Irish pub atmosphere made it even better. Definitely try to reserve ahead on the website if you can. If not, just plan to relax at one of the nearby pubs until your table is ready.

Service was excellent from Mary Kate. Crowded on Tuesday night due to music trivia night. Ambiance…read morewas Nice - classic pub. Seating comfortable enough in the dining room. Parking in NOTL always a bit of a challenge especially if you don't want to pay! Wife enjoyed her 1+1 - 2 different fish filets with chips. I had the Irish Experience of three different meat pies. Each did have a unique taste. A filling and interesting dish. Murphy's stout on tap was Devine. Wife found her NA Moscow mule good but, given no alcohol, she felt the serving volume was low. Less than $100 CA all-in seemed reasonable for a fairly authentic Irish meal.

The food is always fresh and tasty, and they have a wide variety of items. The service is very…read moregood, and it is a nice friendly atmosphere.

I had been going there for years & had not gone for a while. Was there yesterday and it is now…read moreowned by Jill. Its a real local pub, as it always was, not part of a chain, One of the few authentic pubs still around. The place was redone and kept its older 1950-60's local feel which is great. The food has improved wonderfully, it was always good, so its now up a few notches. Their burgers are even better than they were and way better than most pubs. I will be back probably next week. I highly recommend to all. Maxim