Updated review April 2026 We came here on a Saturday night. The place was packed and loud. We got seat on the bar tables. We ordered the chicken souvlaki and lamb souvlaki dinners. Both dinners were decent portions and filling. The rice has improved as well. The chicken and rib combo was realy good. Kudos on the kitchen staff for making our dinner enjoyable. I increased my rating from 3 to 4 stars. I recommend this restaurant for delicous pub and bar food. Their menu is diverse and most of the items are a hit. read more

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Thank you Portly Piper for an outstanding catering experience last week. We hosted 50 guests and all were so impressed with the delicious food and on time delivery. You helped make our event a huge success, thank you. read more

Ordered takeout and the process was pretty smooth, it didn't take very long. Their portions are a pretty good size and service is nice. The space itself is cozy and warm. It gets really busy during lunch hour, but service seems to stay quick read more

This place is always busy and their entire menu is delicious. The wings are a must try as they are massive and delicious. This place is great for parties of all sizes. A nice sports bar where the game is always on. A Durham gem, a must visit and always recommended. read more

Service, service, service! Food is good also! Did I mention customer service? Then SERVICE is the best! read more

Went again to the Portly Place was rammed for a Friday night We went late around 10:45 and the place was still hopping with lots of happy patrons We had the nachos grande this time Was a solid bite Came with guacamole, salsa and sour cream Had the quesadillas again They are a solid bite Massive Took leftovers home again Had a side of lattice fries as well Came with the dill dip which is a great addition Server was great Food was good Recommend this spot in Durham for some good bar eats read more

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What a busy Tuesday night. $1/wing. The service was actually pretty good considering how busy they were. The wings, very large for a $1. And the first batch (20) the wings were very consistently sauced/seasoned/sized. But the second batch (order) the wings were totally different, smaller and not sauced as well (often too much). Otherwise, pretty clean and nicely serviced. Flavors I tried that were good are medium (2st time), sweet chili and lemon pepper. I did not like the Cajun. read more

The Portly Piper in Ajax is definitely not your typical pub. In addition to all the drinks, bar snacks, and pub fare, they offer some really good food with generous portions at decent prices. I recently joined some friends for an evening out and we were more than satisfied. We were actually quite stuffed! Our entree choices included Lobster Pasta, Lamb Chops, Chicken, and more! Of course, we started with several rounds of appetizers, including a deep fried platter, a seafood platter, nachos, and more. The Lemon Pepper wings were a standout to me! They were large, crispy, and very flavourful! They're also half price on Monday evenings! Of course, we took advantage of their extensive drink menu with an assortment of cocktails and shots! Our server did an amazing job of keeping up with us! It was a good evening! If you haven't been here, check them out! They're located on Bayly Street in Ajax, between Westney and Harwood. They also have another location in Oshawa. read more

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Food was really good lots of seasonings and flavour. Service was great! Very busy resto

One of the best places for for wings in the town of ajax ! It can get busy so sometimes the service is slow but the workers are kind so it works itself out. Also the ambience is pretty good definitely has that pub vibe too it and it's great for sports outings! read more

It was a busy Sunday early evening dinner. Staff will take your temperature once you enter. Each cubicle of table has its own TV to watch sports. I choose the patio area. Food is OK and the serving is huge. Price is reasonable. Friendly staff and lots of parking. read more

Portly Piper - Steak and lobster $26.00 - Pubs Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

Customer Service: Due to covid, protocols were appropriate. Friendly staff and amazing owner. Not a very long wait. Regardless of how busy they could get, staff is always accommodating Food: Hands down, my favorite pub in Durham Region. Meals always come fresh and hot. My go to is their popular chicken wings- served big and flavorful. All their appetizers are tasty but I enjoy their nachos- such a great way to get started. They have a variety of dishes from breakfast, to asia delights, pastas, seafood, wraps/sandwiches/burgers and finger foods. Proportions are perfect and filling read more

Portly Piper - Souvlaki meal with a side of lobster, nachos (appetizer), and jalapeño shrimp wrapped in bacon - Pubs Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

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I've been regularly coming to the Portly since I turned 19 (12 years ago :|) This place is without a doubt the best pub in Durham. Reasonably priced DELICIOUS food, an easy-going vibe, and great staff. I've never had anything there that I didn't like. The nachos are still the best I've ever had at a restaurant despite me trying to find an equally good place in Toronto for years! Some other top picks are their wings; spicy Thai and Lemon Pepper, and French Onion Soup read more

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When it first opened. It was much better. Last year or so food quality has gone down. Prices have gone up we stopped going.

Have always been to this location. They never disappoint. Excellent food (taste and portion of servings). Very helpful staff with great service. Love the ambiance of their patio. read more

CREATIVE MENU! try the feta bruschetta! You will not be disappointed, promise. It's a staple for a girls night out.

Tasty food and friendly service. The atmosphere is perfect for a night out with friends and family. Our server Amanda was courteous and helpful. We'll certainly be back. read more

I wouldn't call this place a 'pub' but rather a sports bar. There are TVs in every booth and plenty around the bar. The music was played at various levels throughout our visit and was sometimes annoying and/or too hard (it just didn't suit the atmosphere at the time). We were there on a Saturday for lunch and to my surprise, the majority of the patrons seemed to be in the 60+ range... of course, we were there with my parents so that didn't help matters either. There lunch menu has a wide variety of food most of which is under $10.00 but you can also order from their main menu with prices ranging between $10.00 - $14.00. We ordered: Bangers and Mash - $10.99 (from the main menu) Wings and Salad - $8.99 (lunch menu) Lasagna with Garlic Bread - $7.99 (lunch menu) Soup and Corn Beef on a Kaiser - $7.99 (lunch menu) Since I have to try every restaurant's Bangers and Mash, that was my main. They serve it in the traditional fashion with baked beans on the side however, they also covered it in fried mushrooms and onions which actually added a nice touch. The bangers on the other hand were like little stubby sausages and really fatty... not my idea of a proper banger. Two stars for that dish. The Lasagna looked so good that I had to have a bite. I wish I had ordered that instead! The picture doesn't do it justice but the portion size was quite large. It was so cheesy and meaty and the pasta was cooked perfectly. A really nice dish. The wings were really plump and meaty. The order included five wings, carrot and celery sticks and your choice of side. My husband opted for the Caesar Salad. I must say, the 'ranch' dressing that is served with the wings is home made and is to die for! If you like garlic, you'll LOVE this. The Soup and Corn beef on a Kaiser was served with a side of coleslaw and although I didn't get a chance to try it, it looked quite nice and my father seemed to enjoy it. Again, great portion size for the money! Oh... and one more thing... Now I must say, I'm not one that is often willing to venture into a restaurant loo but these took me by surprise! Wall to wall marble and they're immaculately clean! It was almost as if you were stepping into a spa... quite strange if compared to the rest of the atmosphere, but in a nice way. Overall, even though I wasn't all that pleased with my meal, the rest of the experience was fine and the menu has a plentiful selection sure to please the masses. The service was quick and friendly and the loo's are fantastic. What more can you ask for? read more

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The chicken tenders were - wait for it - tender. I know that should go without saying but who hasn't experienced very dry chicken elsewhere? At The Portly Piper, the tenders are large, plentiful, moist and come with a yummy plum sauce. I also tried the buffalo wings with chipotle mustard sauce. They are big, messy (in a good way) and go down well with beer. The server was very efficient and accommodating. She didn't bat an eye at a request to substitute a standard side dish with a different side dish. She came by frequently to clear away empty dishes, provided a container to take home leftovers and gave separate bills without being asked for any of these things. She just anticipated our needs. Other positives include the huge menu selection, very reasonable prices and tons of parking. I just wish the takeout box was recyclable rather than made of styrofoam. Please open a location in York Region (e.g. Richmond Hill or Vaughan). read more

I've never had anything here I didn't like except the French dip. It wasn't bad but it wasn't outstanding like their other offerings. The staff are super friendly and the manager acknowledges everyone read more

Omg. The portions are huuuge and prices are reasonable. We ordered jambalaya and risotto and each can feed 3 people easily and have left overs for the next day. They were both heavy boxes and stuffed with seafood and meat, huge chunks of lobster in risotto were a surprise. Their small fries (sweet potato fries comes with delicious smoked sauce) looks like large in a lot of big chan places and their calamari were soft, melting in your mouth (with good breading) and not just a few, we could barely finish it. I highly recommend this place. Great value for your $. read more

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I went on a Monday with some friends who are regulars and know that they have 1/2 price wings on that day (with a purchase of a drink). The wings did not disappoint. They were fresh and pretty big compared to your franchise Wild Wing or All Star Wings. I tried a couple flavours and the gar par dry rub was my fave. After 9pm they also have 1/2 appetizers and my friend raved about the potato skins... so we ordered them and they lived up to my expectations! At the end of the night we were full and my bill came under $10 (before tip)! Pretty sweet deal. The atmosphere was like your typical Irish pub. read more

Excellent food excellent service by Cheryl. Portion size is amazing. she went above and beyond. highly recommend read more

Portly Piper - Pubs Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

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This is a sports bar meets English pub. They have screens everywhere and even by the tables if you're eating at a booth. We came on a Saturday night when the Leafs we're playing and it packed! It's loud. Not good for dates or if you're trying to have a nice conversation with someone! It's probably a great atmosphere during playoff tho! So we ate the munch platter. Best parts of it was the wings and onion rings. We also got a side of Greek salad and it was actually really good! If they make a side salad that tasty then I'm pretty hopeful the other menu items taste good too! Servings for any dish are large so it's ideal for sharing. We'll probably come back here and try the other menu items. read more

Portly Piper - Munch platter and side of Greek salad - Pubs Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

You just have to experience the great atmosphere. You have to try everything in the menu! Wings are awesome and 5 star service.

Ajax Pub Restaurant- good quality servings at reasonable prices. Quite full in early evening - quality attracts clientele. Large menu selections that covers a large spectrum of tastes. Something for everyone's tastes. read more

My girlfriend chose this place and now I have the unpleasant task of trying to outdo her. The place was exceptional and the food was delicious. We ordered the butter chicken poutine and it was perfect, crispy waffle fries, good sized cheese curds and juicy butter chicken. We also ordered the suicide wings which were cooked just right - only caveat is they were really spicy (more than what we would have expected). However, I would still order these again but with a different flavour. Overall, this place is a must go the food is great, great customer service and the place is very welcoming. They have a lot of great deals and promos so that's always a win. read more

Portly Piper - Suicide wings (really spicy) - Pubs Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

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Frick.. this damn pub is true to it's name. The piper is calling and the portly (namly me) is coming. His evil tunes becons and I must obey! It's a very good fairly low key traditional sports pub in Ajax. There are plently of TVs abound, but some of them have already seen its better days. The service has always been top notch, and for the most part, the servers are there when you need them. But what really brings us back over and over is the food. Their Chicken and Rib weekend special is just so darn good! Really nicely done ribs that are perfectly cooked. Good wings with even some choices of various flavour aside from mild or hot (of which I can't name off the top of my head right now). The Fajitas are top notch, except we always need more tortillas (an additional charge of $1.50 for 3). My friends and I usually do it family style where we order a bunch of food and do the communal sharing thing. You get the best of all worlds! Why we don't do more communal sharing at other resturants I don't know? Maybe it's just the Asian in me. We've recently done the Chicken-Rib combo, 2 for 1 Fajitas, and an order of Chilli Nachos for two (tip: get the Chilli on the side because it goes great with the Fajitas as well!). For 4 people, we barely manage to finish and it works out to be about $20 per person including a drink for each. It's a pretty sweet little deal.. except.. well.. we're all a little more Portly now. read more

Located in a quiet strip plaza sandwiched between a variety of a different eateries and a packed parking lot we took our chances and gave this pub a try. It was a Friday night around 8:00pm and to our surprise we found a bustling restaurant packed with patrons. They had all sorts of people here: large groups, intimate couples, families with small children, families with teens, elderly couples, middle aged, and teenagers you name they had it. I checked in with the hostess and she told us it would be a 10 minute. Truly I didn't believe her but sure enough at the 10 minute mark she came over and led us to a large leather booth with a tv in the middle airing the Jays game. The restaurant is a bit a dated and surely has seen better days but it definitely had a lively upbeat atmosphere. Our waitress came over and introduced herself and went over the specials for the day. Every week they have an additional menu of specials, I noted one of the specials of the day was an 8oz baseball steak and lobster for only $23 bucks! However I was more in the mood for some greasy food. Thankfully our friendly waitress was very educated on the menu, she was so informative as I was torn between 3 entrees and she was soo good in helping me make a final decision. Deli Reuben Sandwich- Shaved corned beef topped with sauerkraut, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese grilled to perfection on light rye bread Stacked high with ample meat layered with that tangy kraut and a light coating of creamy Russian dressing with perfectly melted cheese held together with crispy toasted buttery rye it was perfectly done! Served with mustard on the side for good measure I adored this sandwich! Oh and lets not forget about the side. I went with the onion rings. They were out of this world good! Thick cut super crispy golden exterior enclosing that tender sweet onion! Yum! I can't believe how good they did two traditional items. I was quite impressed! Overall I have to say I will definitely be returning to this spot! Great food with wide variety of items, friendly and attentive staff, and very affordable prices. I can see why this place is soo packed! read more

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First time here, came with my family to celebrate an anniversary since its my in-laws favourite place. The food was great but our experience with our waiter Vanessa was distasteful to say the least. Our interactions with her left her annoyed and disinterested. For instance our questions regarding the menu was answered by an abrupt "no" or "we can't do that" followed with no alternatives or recommendations. She Didnt tell us about the specials, she insisted we stack our plates as she cleaned up, and took our constructive feedback negatively when we approached her at end. We spoke to the manager who was nice enough to apologize, but the waiter experience tainted the experience. read more

I stopped coming here for awhile because their quality went down hill.... the cooks have improved .. no matter what day you come it will be loud so if you are on a date or want a business conversation forget it! The acoustics are terrible! I have actually never ordered anything but apps. I am not a wing junky but have been told their wings are fabulous. They have a special all the time wed is but one get one app ... their apps are a meal but unless you are getting a salad its pretty much all fried .. I will say it is nice to see the majority or their staff have been there for sometime which means they are obviously treated well read more

I love Portly Piper. The food is always good and great atmosphere. It gets a bit busy during the evening but shows you this place is great.

Came here last night with my niece for some dinner. Loud bar but it was Saturday. I had a veggie wrap with a salad and my niece had bangers and mash. Food is pretty good and prices are pretty cheap. I would come back here since they have a huge menu of stuff to try. read more

Portly Piper - Bangers and mash - Pubs Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

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Typically, the Portly Piper is a very busy place. It's big and roomy with lots of booths inside. Service is typically really good. Food is not only great for pub fare, but also good sized portions. The atmosphere is exactly what you want in this type of pub - busy, with people have a good time and enjoying themselves. We also tried the patio last summer during the Covid restrictions. Although small, it was still a great experience and the service was excellent. If you haven't gone here yet, you should. It's a landmark in Ajax, with "the locals" all knowing about it. The Portly is a gem, kind of tucked away in the corner of the plaza - find it and I'm sure you'll be back. read more

I go here regularly, big menu lots of selection. Wings are great, good size, my only gripe is they should have more selection of wing sauces. Always busy and on weekends they have a dj. Lots of tvs so it's a great place to watch the game. Food is pretty good in general. Pub favorites, sandwhiches, steaks, pastas, curry and some Asian selections. Service is always friendly and they are very accommodating, even for restrictive diets. I highly recommend if you want great wings, a good pub/sports bar atmosphere, or have a group with varied tastes. read more

Portly Piper - Lobster and crab dip - Pubs Near Me - Ajax, Ontario

Best English Pub around! This place is so good that it gets really packed. Sometimes its impossible to get parking! If we go earlier in the day, then it's not so bad with a baby. Otherwise, it's too much. We order a lot from here. They have toads in a hole, roast beef in yorkshire pudding and the best wings around. They make their dill sauce in-house and it's fantastic - I order it every time. Their fries are pretty good too. You eat here and you won't be disappointed! read more

Yesterday was my first and last time here at this pub in Ajax . We were celebrating my friends birthday and I can honestly say none of us enjoyed it. The food was delicious, portions were amazing but the waitress was every customers nightmare from hell. This pub will loose a lot of business if they continue to employ waitresses like the one we had. I know I will never go back read more

Massive menu! As a first timer, the menu was a little overwhelming for me. I went with what I always order when I can't decide and they are available. Dry rub wings. There were several choices with the dry rub which was a nice surprise. Usually you are lucky if they have one. I really enjoyed the wings. I also tried the Seafood Risotto, Blue Cheese Chips Poutine and Shepherd's Pie as the portions were large enough that everyone shared. Everything was wonderful. I think it will be the Seafood Risotto for me next time...or maybe the ribs...they looked good too. read more

I'm so disappointed at this club closing too early at 11pm :). I can't seem to make time on Friday after my gym. It was used to be like 2am so everyone can go and enjoy the late Friday night. Hope you extend the hour to at least 1am. Other than that still great food, service, and the best draft beer. And I am so glad you are open again!!!!! read more

Came here for company Christmas party and it was great. Deceivingly large interior as the exterior looks small. Lots of families with young kids but it does have a pub/bar atmosphere. Service was great and the food was delicious. Large portions for a really good price. Definitely coming back for more. read more