We held a retirement party at the Keating Channel Pub and it was perfect! Staff were great to work with- very friendly and accommodating. The food costs were reasonable and the food worked well. The pub had a great atmosphere for a fun and casual party. We arranged to transport some guests from Yonge docks to the pub -- which was a great way to arrive at this event. I can't wait to go back and enjoy the patio in warmer weather. I highly recommend. read more

Gord and I had an early supper yesterday at The Keating Channel Pub & Grill on their lovely patio in the back overlooking the water. Gord had Crab Cakes (Served with mixed greens raspberry vinaigrette, chipotle mango salsa & rice) and said they were good and he'd get them again. I had the KC Beef Pie (Brimming with tender chunks of beef sirloin braised in Guinness and tomato sauce, topped with golden brown puff pastry, served with fries) ... the sauce was tasty and the beef was really tender. Having potatoes in the pie would have been nice. Ashley was our server and she was friendly and chatty. read more

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I discovered Keating Channel years ago when this promotion company used to throw parties there every long weekend with DJs on the patio. I've spent many a day and night at Keating Channel with decent drink prices, good service, delicious food, and an absolutely amazing patio. They have an extensive menu, with daily specials, and good portions. Everything I've tried has been delicious. I love that they have big and small tables on the patio, many with umbrellas. You can get lots of sun as well. Inside you can lounge, watch TV, play pool and eat and drink of course. A great place for events, music and dancing and not too far from downtown. read more

Have had afterwork beers here a few times. Friendly and attitude-free service. Did takeout sandwiches during the lockdowns and the Club Sandwich was damn fine. read more

2.5. Had the angel hair pasta with the blackened haddock and tomato sauce. It was decent. Nothing special. It was supposed to come with garlic bread, and mine was missing. I asked the waitress, asked her again, and finally got the garlic bread about 20 minutes later when I was pretty much done my pasta. And when the garlic bread came, it didn't really taste of garlic, it was just cheese melted on bread. My friend got the steak wrap which was soggy by the time she got to the second half of the wrap. I tried the poutine which wasn't that good. read more

Keating Channel Pub & Grill - Blackened haddock with angel hair pasta - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went here before going to Cirque du Soleil for a pre-show snack. The place was relatively empty when I came, which was a suprise, because the place is so nice and ripe for pre-show Cirque attendees. The view is fantastic, you get a view of the skycrapers in Toronto and a water channel. There is a patio with lights in the evening and there is a fireplace giving the inside a cozy feel. Ordered the prime rib with juice. It could have had more meat. Added the mozarella and mushrooms for 95 cents each extra. Also had the spinach and artichoke dip which came piping hot with bread and nacho chips which were covered in spicy salt. The spinach dip was too little for the amount of nacho chips and pita bread given. In five scoops, it could be finished, so I had to be very thrifty with my scoops. Friendly waitress. Good view, good food (but could offer bigger portions). read more

Keating Channel Pub & Grill - The view - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Friendly staff and good food. Stopped by on Monday for a late lunch. I was the only one there at 2:30. Sat at the bar and had a beer and chicken club w/ fries. Sandwich was solid. Prices were fair. I'd guessing the atmosphere is more lively at night. Appearance is a bit run down - could use some work to restore it to what I'm guessing it once was. read more

Food was great, atmosphere great and service very friendly. Wish it wasn't raining as patio looked fantastic.

Very much enjoyed the food here. Lots of options to choose from. Staff is very nice and helpful. Ate on the patio (like most people that night). If you like seafood, they have a lot of options for that. Price is reasonable too. If it was cleaned up a bit more and if the service was a bit faster, it would get 5 stars in my books. The rest is perfect. read more

A nice setting, especially like the right side of the restaurant where it has a really at-home feel to it. Our waitress is friendly enough, and they have an extensive menu, where you can find most bar food like fish and chips, banger, shepherd pie, curry and more. Sadly, food is very mediocre. The halibut is flavorless and dry, the prime ribs is not much to write home about, though I like how they use grated fresh horseradish rather than sauce from a bottle. The fish and chips comes wrapped in newspaper (don't fret, it's wrapped in grease paper first so the newspaper is just a decorative touch). Like the fries but the fish is lacking in both the fish itself and the batter. Decent selection of beer, some domestics (Bud, Rolling Rock), some imports (Stella Artois) and a couple local (Keith). read more

The food is amazing!!! I was quite impress when the owner told me that he only serve the best quality of meat, fish and vegetables. He only serve food that is good enough for him. Sitting on the patio overlooking the channel takes your breath away. The staff treats you like family. I have spoken to families going there for years. Over the years I've seen young children become teenagers and teenagers become adults. We all have one thing in common - it really is a great place to be. read more

Nice patio overlooking the channel... but pretty bad food. Passable, cafeteria-quality Mac & cheese, and totally inedible fish and chips (well, the chips were fine...). The inside is pretty run down - would recommend the patio for a drink, but would absolutely not eat here again. read more

UNDERAGE drinking! I had to leave because there were so many underage girls drunk and acting inappropriate. I went there prior to a concert hoping for great food and great scenery as the website promised. When we got there at 7:00 in front of the door there was a huge crowd standing there. Turns out they were there for a retirement party, why they weren't in their own area is beyond me. It made it confusing and no staff at the door. We found our own table. I went to the washroom- one girl sitting in the sink, one girl vomiting in the toilet, one girl falling over. Walking back to my table two girls walk out of the MENS bathroom and a man behind them. What a pervert. They sit down and spill their drinks all over the floor and no staff come to clean it up! This place needs to loose their liquor license. For real! read more

I read Josh N's Review, and I think his star rating doesn't match his stellar experience!!! I read his review in the parking lot before we went in! My husband and I were going to a concert at the Sound Academy, but we weren't really into seeing the first band so we thought we would find a place to have some snack food and a beer. We saw Keating Channel totally by accident, but we are SO happy we stopped in! Keating Channel Pub is a big, spacious place with lots of space between the tables which I love. Being small town girl turned downtowner, space is precious to me...Keating Channel feels simple and pub like, and the service staff are friendly, down to earth, prompt, the whistle while you work type. They have a monstrous selection of on tap beers including Kronenbourg 1664 and the Blanc (This is the first pub in all of Toronto that I know that carry these selections) I ordered the Blanc first, then the Regular. BOTH freezing cold, Amazing and served to me in a Kronenbourg glass, which I like. Even the Blanc was in a Blanc Glass. This Pub also had a gorgeous Pool Table & the tables are not plastic, and there weren't coasters under any of the table legs! It smelled good in there, and there was lots of natural and artificial light. Taite and I are picky about pub food and this was good food. Taite had the fish and chips and it came out wrapped in newspaper on a plate, coned and everything... Very Classic Presentation. He said the fish was hot, cooked awesome & very authentic. The pieces were kind of little, but he said he had enough to eat in the end!! The fries were hot the whole meal, and he like them a whole bunch too. I had the Garden Burger (Vegan) and it was AMAZING!!! Cooked Great, Hot Fries & all the fixing's a girl could ask for. The Bartender was this totally down-to-earth Blond Bombshell who was funny and efficient. I went up to the bar for a shot and she was smiling ear to ear... Nice Girl. I think Taite and I will make an active attempt to make this a frequent place to go out of downtown. Apparently they have a patio, when the weather isn't rainy we will hit that up! Love this place!! read more

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Talk about great atmosphere! Along with their expansive patio right on the channel, their gorgeous views of downtown, and the live music, the beer we ordered was certainly the cherry on top! The food is your typical pub-style nosh. I ordered buffalo chicken wrap with salad and it was a large portion that satisfied for sure. The space was amazing and featured a musician performing some classics from the 80s and 90s. Hard to be displeased - definitely going back!! read more

My 5 star reviews are few and far between, but this place is one of my favourite spots to spend an afternoon in the summer time, enjoying a cold pint along the water and eating some decent food without breaking the bank. The patio is long and sits alongside the Villiers Channel. There is something about being able to sit outside in the sun alongside a body of water as various birds and ducks swim in the area around you. Looking west, you also get a great skyline view of Toronto. Love it. There is an enjoyable mix of draught beers available including some personal favourites like Kronenbourg and Shocktop which is the perfect beer for a sunny day. Their food menu is quite extensive as well (literally like 4 or 5 good sized pages) and everything I've tried over the many times of visiting has been rather good tasting and at a fair price (seriously, the most expensive thing on the menu is $25). This weekend I tried the Thai Chilli and Teriyaki Beef Sandwich and have to say that it was quite delicious. The fries are admittedly generic but an adequate side dish. side notes worth mentioning: Free parking, nice servers, and in the summer they do special events including the summer long weekend Sundays having house djs which is pretty awesome (although does have a cover charge). read more

Only recently noticed this pub on the water, after driving along Cherry St. many times in the past few years. Finally gave it a try, after noticing how they had a pretty large outdoor area right on the water (channel). It was very busy outside, being a hot summer night. Lots of seats and people (seemed like a few recreational sports teams) drinking and eating. Quickly grabbed a seat, scanned the quite large menu and the 3 of us ordered drinks + food. Service was prompt, and the food was actually a lot better than expected. All 3 of us ordered the same dish and commented that it actually tasted home-cooked (in a good way). Excellent spot on the 'water' in the city. Since usable Toronto waterfront is such a rarity, it was nice to actually be able to feel like we were putting it to use. I'd definitely return for drinks and food. I suspect we may have gotten lucky with the food we ordered, but I'll keep an open mind next time. read more

Went there last Saturday and had the worst experience of my lifetime. Only one table was occupied (which made me think I will get a good service). Unfortunately, all the servers were busy in their own phones (come on guys is this what you get paid for?) they were so busy in their phones that nobody came to me (waited for almost 5 min so that somebody can direct me to table. One lady came when i started yelling excuse me (sorry to do that but nobody was willing to assist us before that) and when i asked to sit outside (i reached at 8 and there were still 2 hours to close) she told me they dont have enough servers and wont be able to serve outside. I saw 5 of staff members smoking outside in the patio. This is what happens when manager leaves and servers have to make decisions. Never going there again. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER read more

Love this pet friendly patio pub. The food has never disappointed, but it is pub food. Veggie burger is moist, natchos are loaded up with just the right amount of cheese, jalapenos, and chili, wings are pretty good, salads are great. We love dropping by this place either after a Leslie spit bike ride, or just to hang out with our dog and take in the atmosphere. Oh, and theres entertainment occasionally. read more

Was looking for some place near the Sound Academy to get some food and drink before the Cars show and this was the place. Suggested by a fellow Yelper and the superstar reviews provided for it on Yelp I went out and checked the place out. From the outside It definately looks like an old skool by the water type of pub. Inside its a mix match of tables like a old school tavern and a nice seating area. The clientele was a mix of suits and regulars. Not seeing the people I was meeting up with I headed outside to the Patio. Thankfully I did. What a great space right next to the water (channel). Looks like they have a dock that boaters during the summer can pull up to and dock. I don't think they pub was ready for a crowd of people as they scrambled to open their patio with the influx of middle age concert goers. The service was good even though our server mentioned a couple of times that she was new. I kidded her that it really didn't matter about the service as the end of the world was scheduled for tomorrow (may 21). She didn't flinch or smile at that comment so I'm thinking she had no clue on what I was talking about. The food was alittle pricey and good. Nothing super spectacular, but tasty. I had the pasta with chicken. Keiths was the beer of choice. Definately a great location and definately worth hitting up pre-sound academy and during the nice summer months for their patio. read more

This is probably the best 'off the beaten path' patio in the Toronto. It is right on the canal which means that you can watch weird things float by in the water. The beer selection is good & the bar inside is pretty big. The we had some finger foods that turned out to be greasy. I was disappointed, I thought that I had found a real treasure. The hours are wonky so phone them before you go. **Go in the summer, stick to the beer, sit on the patio & enjoy** read more

Great location right on the Keating Canal, I think the only pub of its kind in the city. To get there you can take the TTC Bus, bike, or boat in! Spacious inside with with a great choice of local or UK draughts. Friendly wait staff. read more

Keating Channel Pub & Grill - The Long bar! - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We stopped in here for dinner before the Cirque Du Soleil. So glad we did! Although we had reservations for dinner, we were very early and had the chance to shoot some pool and have some appies before having dinner outside on the patio. Appetizers: Lemon pepper calamari and sweet potato fries. Dinner: Shared small size chicken nachos, Beef dip and KC sirloin sandwich, and a caramel cake thing for dessert. All delicious! The place is very clean, the setting is like a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and the staff where very friendly. The food came quickly and the portions were large! Prices were excellent. Large parking lot, with free parking. Nice bonus in TO. We will definitely make it a point to come back here. read more

First impressions are sometimes deceiving. When I drove up to this place (1pm on a Sunday, so a pretty prime time), the parking lot was relatively empty, the restaurant sign was not very appealing (retro in a bad way), and the patio was on a small channel - far from solidifying a place on the "best Toronto patios with a view of the water" list I read before deciding on this restaurant. But we were there, so I swallowed my worry and went inside. Although it was pretty empty, the interior was nicely renovated - big pool table, nice TVs. I would consider eating inside some time, but on a day like today, I had my heart set on a patio. There was one couple just arriving who took up a seat outside so we followed suit, but otherwise the patio was empty. I could immediately see why - the patio was quite underwhelming. Red picnic tables beside the murky waters of the channel. But once we sat down and grabbed a beer and relaxed, I have to say it started to become more appealing. A boat even pulled up and the people got out and grabbed a seat on the patio. That would be fun! By the time we finished up, a good 10 other tables had filled up, making the place much more lively. The food was fine (nothing mindblowing, but good variety) and the waitress we had was very nice. All in all, I ended up having a nice time and would consider going back! (But I still think they should consider updating their restaurant sign.) read more

This is such a hidden gem. The staff are always friendly and the food is pretty good. Plus you can sit on the channel and pretend you're on vacation. I had the curry rib - the meat was fall off the bone tender - it's was a little less spicy than I expect but overall a good choice. My friend had the salmon burger - a good piece of fish, however he felt it could have come with a couple more toppings to make it less bland. The wine list has solid choices at a reasonable price. Will definitely come back again. read more

I've known about this restaurant for over a year and used to get the KC Burger on my lunch breaks. Now that I no longer work in the area, I still find myself returning here with family for a pint and some nachos. Service is friendly and warm, with a fantastically tasty menu. Highly recommended! read more

I checked Yelp for a place to eat close to the Cirque du Soleil show. I didn't want to walk far as I'd had surgery 4 days earlier. The Keating Channel Pub fit the bill. We met a friend there on the patio. I was able to find it easily, because I had checked it out on the map. My friend had a little more trouble finding it as it is set back a bit from the road. We arrived early and the patio had plenty of tables available. By the time we left, it was pretty full but it still felt spacious. It is on the channel, so no lake view, but a nice water view and a great view of the downtown skyline. Shortly after we arrived, Coby the magician showed up. He is amazing and fun. He went from table to table entertaining everyone. Later a fellow on a guitar came and did a couple sets. He was loud enough to hear well and sing along with when we wanted to, and quiet enough that we could still chat comfortably. He took some requests from the audience. We had chicken curry nacho chips which were delicious. The fish and chips were ok. Slightly better than average. The pinot grigio was fine. We had many glasses of it. Long story short, I'm glad I found this hidden gem and I plan to come back again! read more

Just ate dinner here and had a great experience. If you're not sure what to eat get the build your own appetizer. It's amazing. Our waitress/bartender was also awesome! Such a chill little place. read more

Food was okay. Service was something else. Left a $0 tip and still feel like it was too much. Server seemed to be in her own world. We ordered a chilli nacho as an appetizer which only came out after our main. I asked if it could be cancelled since it didn't come out before and was told no, can't be cancelled because it was ordered already. Also, nachos can't be split on to separate bills. We were pressed for time to see a cirque du soleil show so we weren't able to put up much of a stink about her service. When she brought the interac machine to pay, she ended up walking away and never coming back as she decided to help another table. We kind of sat there stupefied that she left before the other couples paid. We ended up flagging another server to assist us since our original server gave up on us. Food was okay. Nothing spectacular but not horrible. Service was atrocious read more

Walked over here just a short distance from the very happening,very cold, distillery district light fest. Relaxing place to eat away from the crowd. read more

best patio in toronto you've never heard of. Food is decent, service is decent, drinks are decent - but the setting is awesome! And as long as the food remains edible I will keep coming back. Picnic tables along the channel, surprisingly serene and hard to come across a similar setting in this city read more

My husband and I love this place. Food, service and patio is excellent. We stumbled onto it when our car broke down on Cherry Street (in the pouring rain). We were welcomed by the staff and given some towels to dry-off. Fav dishes include the Cheddar & Broccoli soup in the bread bowl, Steak Sandwiches, Fish Tacos and their wings are excellent. Beer selection is good and love the live music on the patios Friday evening. read more

Great food and great set up to watch sports. Their Food is some of the best pub food in the city. It is the place to be for Saturday Night Hockey or Sunday Football! read more

Fadrida I think thats her name was so friendly We had a great experience here. Food was great

I agree with all the other google reviews that the weakest link with this place is service. We felt ignored and had to hunt for service. The reason they are getting 3 stars and not 1 was because of the server "Emily", who was not assigned to our section. Our waitress that was supposed to serve us did not give an ounce of service, except came to ask how everything was while we were eating our prime rib. We waited for a while, so I went to Emily to find out why no one came around, this was when she informed me that she was not serving our section. Initially the manager knew we were looking for a table but he did not care enough to tell us that they will look for a table. He was too busy guarding/handing out his oyster tickets. It was Emily that found us a table. Our waitress that was serving other tables around us, never came to introduce herself. She did not come with a menu nor wipe the dirty table, nor take our order. She and the manager totally ignored us. I went to Emily because we waited long enough and then Emily said she will take our order. We asked the waitress, that was assigned to our table for oyster tickets that the "brown" manager was supposed to come around with. She pointed him out but said she was was "too busy" to ask the manager. She did not know what "busy" is. Again it was Emily that checked with that manager and by now they were already "out of" tickets! I understood that it was a busy night, but even if you are busy there is a way to give assurance without leaving the guests feel ignored. Overall, the only person we felt that cared about service was Emily. We will not come back anytime soon, even though the prime rib was decent, not when we had to look for service from the time we set foot there. I understand that a patio opening night can be busy, they may have understaffed it, but no excuse, as this event has been held yearly. read more

Unique location. Friendly staff. Tasty food. You can kayak in, drive, or even walk from Distillery District. Patio by the water is nice.

Order an appetizer trio and a few cider beers....everything was delicious!!!! Definitely worth the walk from the historical distillery district! read more

Great drink selection. Large indoor pub, large patio. Dog friendly. Nice live music. Not too busy. Good food and selection. Would definitely go again, especially on a summer night. read more

I was going to a concert at a nearby venue. We stopped here for dinner before the show. 3 of us ordered entrees and all 3 of us ate everything. Quesadilla, chicken club and fish and chips. The food came out hot and fast. Surprisingly fast. The beer was good the cake was great and the atmosphere was even better. The live music was great. I have nothing bad to say. Seriously I'd go here anytime I travel to Toronto. read more

Love the fresh seafood here ! The prices are decent And the staff were to nice.I'll see you again