What a place to cheer on the Blues. That's right, this is a Manchester City bar! We met up with the very kind Toronto supporters for a 10am match. We got in just before the snow and immediately felt welcomed. The staff were great all match, talking with us about the area and Detroit. We can't wait to come back and see them here in May. C'mon City! read more

Opera Bob's Public House - a sign in the snow - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Opera Bob's Public House was never in my plan.... Since my to go place Cocktail Bar was not open... so I ended up coming here for a pre dinner drink... It was 7 pm on a weekday... so the place was quiet.... the bar stool area looking out to College Street was quite delightful to people watch or just chill... Bartender was really friendly and smiley... the vibe is laid back and the drinks are cheap.... I definitely would come back here for a drink or 2 when I am in the area... read more

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We like Opera Bob's and have been quite a few times and like it a lot. We stopped in this evening. The good: We ordered food and it was good. I got the meatball sandwich and it was amazing! My husband ordered the burrito and said it was good. I'd definitely go back for food. The bad: We sat at the bar and the bartender was soooooooooooo unengaged. He wasn't friendly at all. He was grumpy and abrupt. He spent more time in the kitchen and on his phone than taking care of customers. We waited forever for refills on our drinks and the bill. The fella sitting next to us went out for a smoke and when he came back, his meal was gone. When he asked the bartender what happened to it, the bartender said it was just a plate of bones ... um, no, it wasn't. There were lots of fries and some wings. Not a good bartender at all :( read more

Could not get service. Either they randomly refuse to service customers or there is no table service - unable to determine. Either way, we left after about 15 minutes, and it would have been easy to let us know that there is no table service but only service at the bar. Waste of time and certainly won't be back. read more

Enjoyed the hot wings, the beer selection, the funky ambiance.....but mostly,Tommy. I remember the day when bartenders were friendly, full of conversation and engaging. Tommy (at the young age of 30) has all of these magnificent characteristics and then some. All you grouchy, hipster gin-slingers - pay attention to this pro. We need more of his ilk. read more

I had never been here before so it was a refreshing change. And since I was going on a date and the date ended quite awkwardly, it's a good thing I didn't bump into anyone I knew here (not to sound conceited...Toronto's just a small world and you bump into people you know at places you go to. Or well, I do. That's my world). VIBE The date was a few minutes late and I was a few minutes early. Thus, it was kind of weird that I was the only woman in the bar. The bartender let me take my time (lest I get stood up; no need to order a beer!). The bartender even introduced himself: "Hi, I'm Tommy." Refreshing. The bar is a good solid wood bar. Lots of tables for fours and groups. Many doo-dads on the wall. NOTE: No Debit but they have an ATM Machine. Phew! That's because the date didn't have enough money to pay for the remainding portion of the bill and I have to cough up $5. Let's guess if I'm going on a second date! Um.... I DRANK/ATE They have many craft beers on tap including Steamwhistle and Mill Street. Mill Street Organic was a nice way to wash down the stresses of the day and undertake new ones on the date. I also had wings. They were quite good. Standard pub fare. OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK This pub was a nice change from all the gentrfiying/too-cool-for-school ones on Dundas West. It's not trying to be something it's not. And for that, I'd be back. Just not with the same guy. read more

This place is the local 'pub'. Yes, we have the Crooked Star close, and the Communist's Daughter, but they aren't really 'pubs' in the same way that this place is. One of the missing pieces of this neighbourhood was a place to watch NFL, or a hockey game. Yes, there are sports bars, but they are only good for watching Portuguese soccer matches. This place fills that gap. The staff are all really nice, and the owners really care about their customers and building a following. If they aren't showing the game you want to watch on the TV, just ask. They will probably change it. I'd probably suggest to them that more TVs with more games might really help and focus a bit there too. But they also have good live music, and put on interesting events. I'd probably not take in too much of the food, but it is passable. Good for when you've had a few beers. read more

This is a great little local bar with really nice staff that try hard to please. Nice selection of tap and bottled beers. Very relaxed atmosphere. What sets Opera Bob's apart from neighborhood bars is they are always trying new things - live music, comedy shows, and they are doing a fantastic job catering to "footie" fans for this year's World Cup. I don't know much about the food menu, but they appear to have fries, pizzas, nachos - typical unhealthy bar food. Go for the friendly service, good beer, and comfortable scene. This is one of the few places in cold Toronto where I can imagine everybody knowing your name. Enjoy. read more

Big ups to Opera Bob's Public House! I've lived around the corner from you for quite a while and never bopped on in for a drink. Why did I wait, Bob? Why? What about Bob? Similar crowd to the Crooked Star in terms of non-pretentious Ossington-types, but it has a lot more going for it. Dark ambiance, fun tunes, special events, cheap drinks, nice servers and lots of places to sit. I do wonder, though, if that game where you throw a hook at a nail on the wall is just for the bartenders amusement? That shit is hard, and harder still after a few drinks. read more

No craft beer at all and couldn't even get service. Left after 15 minutes. Kind of hot inside (no A/C - but maybe because the front was open). Looks niceish inside and food smelled good. Can't really offer much more. read more

Went to Opera Bob's for the soccer game (Manchester City vs some other team) and I got the nachos. I added the pulled pork for $2. The game was going well, and then the nachos came and the other team started scoring a bunch. When I tell you these nachos were incredible, you've gotta really FEEL what I'm saying. There was so much cheese, so much guac, some sour cream, I wanted to eat everything but it was a portion for 3 people to chow down on. $2 extra for like, $5 worth of pulled pork! So succulent. Absolutely delicious. It was huge; I can't even think about it before bedtime. 5 Stars! read more

Seemed like an okay kind of place. Had some pints with the boys and watched some NBA playoffs until the bartender rolled up the big projector screen. I had the Cobblestone stout, which was quite nice. read more

My favourite Dundas and Ossington bar. Great Sunday night band and great djs most nights Darts, ringy hooky/hook hole and excellent food all add to the experience. Cranky bar service is all part of the charm This bar can go from laid back to party central in a matter of minutes, expect anything! read more

Looking for a place to watch the English Premier League? Opera Bobs is your spot. This neighbourhood pub doubles as a Manchester City supporters club. So, if you're coming for the match, arrive early or plan to spend 90 minutes on your feet! The beer is a little pricey ($6 domestic), but not outrageous. The snacks at Opera Bobs (I had tasty nachos) are reasonably priced and plentiful. read more

I moved to Toronto from Zanzibar about 6 months ago. I had zero friends so I went here once or twice. Everyone was so nice, and easily the cheapest pints of beer I have found so far in Toronto. I go back to this place every month or two and they still remember my name. I keep looking for other places to go but I'm not sure why. I should probably stick to OB's. read more

Really cozy atmosphere with a decent bar and spirits selection. Lots of big screens, including a HD projector for watching the game on. Staff is always friendly and helpful, and the food is really good pub fare. But what do I really love about it? Their Suicide wings are the hottest in the city, by far! Don't believe me? Try them yourself. At the time writing this review I am the only person to have finished them. Cannot wait for the next time I have an excuse to pop in! read more

Above average pub food; pulled pork spring rolls are great, as is the pulled pork sandwich (fresh, soft buns) and the Cuban sandwich. Maybe avoid the grilled cheese. Service is confusing. Not sure if they don't offer table service or if they just prefer not to provide it... Went there this Friday to watch the leafs game. When we arrived, the bar was not very full. We chose a table in front of the television near the door. It took about 20 minutes for the bartender to ask if we would like any drinks (no offer of a menu, not a big deal). Once our drinks were finished, another employee cleared the empty glasses, but did not ask if we wanted anything else... Eventually went up to the bar for more drinks; the bartender brought these to us shortly after with some menus and apologized for the delay. Eventually our food was brought out by the non-bartending employee, and when we asked for more drinks, we were told to meet her at the bar, which seemed odd (if there's no table service at Opera Bob's, that's fine, just let us know). No complaints about the food, except no condiments or cutlery were brought out, and when we asked, were begrudgingly provided with those from the adjacent table (empty ketchup!!). To be clear, this was around 8-9 o'clock at night, a not unreasonably late hour to be eating dinner in this city, which is what made the experience so confusing. Anyway, I would probably not go back to eat, but possibly for drinks. Would recommend going directly from the bar, so as not to cause undue inconvenience to the staff. read more

Great space to hang out with friends, and the bartenders are all pretty friendly. They have a few TVs - two at the bar, one near the entrance, so it's a nice set up to watch the game with friends. We watched the jays game and when that was done the bartender changed it to soccer, when we asked if we could watch a different soccer game he changed one TV and kept the other on the previous game! It was perfect, and they have a really fun/slightly annoying hook & ringer game, I say annoying because it's can get hard especially when you have been drinking. They have darts PLUS free wifi! And a cute little seating area out front as well. read more

What is especially deserving of notice at Opera Bob's is the amazing Sri Lankan curry available on Mondays for under $10. Frequently beef (with a generous heaping of rice), chicken and shrimp have also made appearances during this once-a-week special. All are excellent. Beyond pub fare, at an unbelievable price! read more

It's the perfect local pub with amazing staff. NO pretentious urban hipsters behind the bar here. The staff are warm and friendly and are here for a good time too. They always have games on the go (Ringy-Hooky is a fave of mine) or little treats for customers: 15.99 Pitcher of Steamwhistle + a platter of Oyster Boy oysters! Not a spot for a crazy night out, but perfect for drinks with close friends. read more

Pretty small, narrow bar, with really hot bartenders and great service. If you can squeeze in, get in there, it fills up quickly, with good reason! read more

Amidst the trendy (and often overpriced) spots in Ossington, sits this little beauty, with its friendly bar staff, yummy nachos, frustratingly fun bar games (will I EVER get the swinging ring on the nail?!?!) and, if it's Sunday night, AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME live music (The Old Fashioned!) I felt right at home at Opera Bob's and can't wait to get back there! read more

I don't live in Toronto, but every time I'm back (no matter how short a visit) I always try to end up at OB's at least once... it's one of those great places where it really does feel like everyone knows your name, and I'm constantly running into familiar faces there. The atmosphere is warm and pretension-free, the service is cheerful, and the owners really care about creating a good space for hanging out with or making friends. Those who are into craft beers are in for a treat as well - they're always working with brewers at OB's to bring new products to their patrons. Big, big fan of OB's and it's the bar I always recommend friends check out when they're heading to Toronto. read more

Great beer. Cool staff. Small and cozy. However, if you're not a a football fan, avoid during game time. And if you're not there to root for City, you're in a for some serious jawing. read more

A wonderful place to be with friends. The friendly and relaxed feeling of the bar is an oasis when you want to be yourself which is most times really. Lots of seating, very friendly service. They could use another TV I think so that folks can view the TV from most all of the seating (but I see another reviewer mentions there is a big projection screen, so I may have to go back). This was my first visit and I would love to visit when they have some live music. The ladies bathroom has this great artpiece with sayings that I have not even begun finishing reading. It is worth a visit itself. Must go back for so many reasons. A good place to meet with friends and I look forward to trying more of their craft beers. Good food as well. Great addition to this part of Dundas West. Need to update their website a bit. read more

Nice atmosphere - friendly with good value in the booze. Our only complaint was with the food. The burger patty is so great that it seems such a shame to pair it with a cheap grocery store bun and tasteless fries. Ditto for the pulled pork. read more

4.5 actually! Went here with some friends last week to grab a few pints and a bite. This was my first visit. Burger was amazing and the specials made a long visit very affordable. Great place to catch a game that isn't too loud but has just the right ambiance. Only take credit card and the ATM was out of cash but that's not a big deal really. So have your cc or cash on you. I will return for sure! read more

Saved me by showing ALL Jays games! Bartenders are real humans which is a real treat! They're the best! Hotdogs are no joke too!