nostalgia as we visited here twice recently. this is the college days bar, directly across from UofT. gorgerous view. and now i can actually appreciate the vast, (did i say VAST) beer selection. Holy beer selection, and awesome Belgium poutine that's literally drowning in gravy. salad was not too great, and meat ball was just ok. it's good to have a beer (or several) and some finger food kind of place. read more

Pretty run of the mill pub. Large selection of beer even though they run to the pricey side. Pub is trying to be classy even though the main customers are university students. read more

Good food and beer plus Great service! We went on a packed Friday evening at peak hours. Ordered few draft beers including the strawberry flavoured crowd favourite as suggested by our server and man he was on point! Despite a hug crowd the service was superb and both the drinks and food came out in appropriate time. read more

Waiter Darryl was one of the most knowledgeable, enthusiastic, passionate, and inspiring waiters I've ever seen, with an encyclopedic knowledge of each and every one of the countless craft beers offered at this establishment. One of the best experiences I've had at a bar in Toronto, and I've lived in this neighborhood for over five years! read more

Definitely deserves a 5 out of 5 for beer and ambience... especially compared to what was there before! You go for the beer - and it delivers... They have something for everyone and they are so delicious. The ambience and renovations are top notch. Great new pub and big with a nice patio and an upstairs. The only con is the food we came with a bunch of people and interested in sharing appetizers. The charcuterie plate for 2 is ok, but definitely needs to come with some sort of crackers or bread - we had to keep asking for rolls of bread that we would have to cut / tear which is not ideal for sharing. Tried the german poutine and the eggplant dish - all were quite tasty... I guess the charcuterie plate was a disappointment and a simple addition of some carbs would go a long way. The burger looked epic though. read more

Surprisingly decent selection of beers near the university but I don't know if this place will cut it. The area is better served by cheaper menus and although the interior has been revamped it's still missing something. I enjoy the beer selection- and perhaps the location will help them out since it's so close to thirsty students, but there's a bit of life missing from this new pub. read more

Came here to meet a friend for dinner on Saturday. As I was waiting for my friend, the bartender was chatting me up. Very nice fellow, Australian guy named Troy. Made me feel quite welcomed and kept me company until my friend arrived. My friend ordered the butternut squash ravioli in a red pepper pasta sauce. It was tasty! And the fries with some sort of garlicky mayo was very good as well. Highly recommended. read more

Selection of beer was pretty extensive. I asked our waitress to recommend a fruity beer and she brought over a cherry flavoured beer (tasted like cherry blasters) and it was quite good though a bit pricier. Also ordered their take on croque Monsieur (or Madame, I don't remember) and it was quite interesting...they used sweet waffles (maybe even glazed with sugar) and had the ham and cheese on top which gave it a cool sweet and savoury taste. Their German poutine fries (I think) was very bland though, the sausages add nothing to the poutine. Our waitress was very kind but the server waiting for the table behind us appeared to be rude and annoyed by his table. read more

Prenup Pub is the latest outpost in the empire anchored by Sin & Redemption, the Village Idiot, and the Town Crier. It provides a decent beer outpost to a section of College Street and the U of T campus that are sorely lacking good beer. The Pros: The beer list is generally pretty good and extensive. Quite a few Belgian beers, some Germans, etc. It's a little weak on the Belgian count compared to Sin & Redemption, but perfectly tolerable. The draft prices are reasonable...maybe even a bit less than what one would pay at completely ordinary bars down the road. The bottle list is great with incredibly reasonable prices. An Achel bruin for $8? Amen! They've done a decent job with the renovations at this spot, which was previously a bit depressing. The Cons: Like most of the sister restaurants service is generally the weak point. Turnover seems to be rather high and the staff are generally given almost no beer training....don't ask for a recommendation here...use google or your friends instead. Also, what is up with this completely silly name. Is this a regret of the owner to have not signed a prenup? The signs on the outside are quite amateurish. Kind of funny. I haven't tried the food yet, so stay tuned for an update. read more

I have been here twice already and I am impressed. First time I came here for drinks with colleagues after work. They complained that there are no televisions and no wings, nachos or regular bar food on the menu. Instead it has inventive food and great selection of beer and wine. I had the waffle grilled cheese. Cheesy and good. What a difference a waffle makes! Buoyed by my previous food experience I went with a good friend for lunch. Oh boy! Service was great, friendly but not overly chatty. The banquet seating was sumptuous and I felt a bit spoiled considering this used to be a smelly pub with worn out chairs. Now it is leather with tucks and real silverware. I had the salmon Wellington and I must say I was blown away by this perfectly cooked meal. The salmon was perfectly cooked, flaky and yielding and the pastry was melt in your mouth. I felt gobsmacked with the caliber of this food at a pub?!?? My friend had the puttanesca pasta which was delicious as well filled with fresh ingredients. I am seriously thinking of graduating this to a dinner destination. With great food and service I will be happy to come back here again and again. And with the very nice digs I will not hesitate to come here for a business lunch. read more

Really close to the UofT campus, so if you go there it's very convenient to stop by in-between or after classes. The environment of the place is really nice, it's suave and intimate with candle lit tables after 4. The staff of very friendly and we had a lovely humorous conversation with our waiter. Service is relatively quick as well, food takes a bit long because it's made fresh (I'm okay with that though, cause it's worth it). As far as food goes, the burgers are AMAZING. Definitely my default order whenever I go there. The pizza is not good in my opinion. However, I am not a fan of puff pastry so you could end up enjoying it if you do. read more

I'm allergic to beer and wine, making this place a bit awkward for me. Some of the food options are great and some are mediocre. The important thing I want to note about this place is that they do not have air conditioning. Well, I don't know if they have it, but if they do, I've never seen them run it. It was 33 degrees and there was no AC, so either they're extremely stingy, have a strange sense of how open windows are preferable to AC at all temperatures, or they just don't have AC. It's a beautiful restaurant with a fantastic selection of beer, but I think I'm one with the leather seats now. read more

Food way too salty and does not take allergies seriously. I ordered mussels and asked for no peppers or tomatoes, which they said they could do. My allergy is the difficulty breathing go pass out type. I was very adamant. Well, they cooked with red pepper then picked them out (or something...I saw a shrivelled one floating around). Luckily my boyfriend had ordered something I could eat so we switched. His food was too salty though. I'm not one to complain, but I have recently visited Belgium and had a great time and ate delicious mussels and beer, so maybe that is why this was particularly disappointing. They did have a great beer selection. read more

Great Patio, unbeatable beer selection. The Kassler is a hidden jem on the menu. If you are looking for a beer you haven't had before, this is where you'll find it. read more

Very disappointed with this restaurant. Visited on a Friday night with my partner hoping for some great food and drinks and to try a new place. Ordered the spicy pork appatizers and were very dissatisfied with them (ate half of one out of the 4 piece serving). When the server asked our thoughts we expressed our unhappiness and advised the server that the food tasted literally "fishy" and inquired as to whether this could be an issue with the fryer. Was then told that the clearly fried food was baked so I must be wrong. No offer to replace with another appatizer or remove it from our bill was made the server just happily removed our uneaten appatizer from the table. For dinner (huge mistake) we decided on the beet salad and steak frites. Unfortunately the chef and my own idea of rare were incongruent as the steak was literally raw (not blue, not chacago style but raw). This review is not all poor, the beet salad was great as were the fries and gravy. I am just surprised that no manager elected to involve him or herself when we clearly had complaints. In the end we paid full price for a meal which we both did not enjoy (a part from the drinks) to the tune of $100. Save your money, go to a restaurant that appreciates their customers. I understand that problems happen in the kitchen but to do absolutely nothing to rectify a bad experience is unfortunate and frankly unacceptable imo. read more

The beer choice and atmosphere is excellent especially for a pub in the heart of university life. The food was average but It depends on what you order. Service was very good and we were a party of 8. Definitely worth a try. read more

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Not a dingy university pub you might expect from a place across St George campus. It's really nice on the inside, small patio available in summer. Food is excellent quality. The selection is ordinary pub stuff. I've had the beat salad, and the soup of the day which was a mushroom soup. Both were great. Beer selection is great. Many German and Belgian beers available. read more

The beer selection here is amazing; Leffe Blonde, Dekoninck. I had no complaints with my prime rib burger. My buddies had the German poutine and they seemed to enjoy that as well. It had big pieces of sausage and a thick dark gravy. The menu prices are very fair and the atmosphere is cozy and classy. There is an upstairs area to this place as well, with a bar. This place seems to be the spot, as it filled up quite quickly. I am definitely going back again. read more

Prenup Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went here late was serving food after turned away from O'Grady's. The meal was very good and so was the service. My wife had the stew and I had the schnitzel. Again very good. Only down fall no chilled glasses for beer so beer not that cold but best overall meal we have had all week. read more

Good location for a beer... Not for food! The prenup pub offers a large variety of beers from everywhere. Good choices! But the food clearly doesn't deserve a star!!! The fries are bad and the burger was half cold. Go for an after work but find another spot for diner! read more

Haha, it's funny because I've been here consistently for three years and have never written a review. This place is really the most popular grad student spot for good german/belgian beers. I've lost count of the numerous nights drinking alone at the bar, quietly calling up my boyfriend on the phone and having a conversation. Good memories here and the food is spot on. Their steak, mussels and schnitzels are to die for! read more

Sat at the bar for 5 minutes. Despite there being plenty of staff around, no one said a word to me. I left.

One of the pubs I visit relatively frequently. With ~70 beers on tap, the selection is truly incredible. The beer menu is organized by country and the staff is knowledgeable and happy to recommend a particular brand based on your preference. Good burgers, and good food in general as well. read more

I've recently spent a total of 8 days here in Toronto connecting from the USA to Europe. My first impression of the town, apart from being absolutely so much bigger than I expected, was that it was quite an expensive place to eat out.... and I ate out a LOT.. with the guidance of my friends who are "dowtown locals". Just before I was leaving I met up with an old friend, we had worked together in a pub in Belgium many years ago and she had booked lunch at this place for old times sake. . First impression was that it was the usual student hangout.. but once I got inside I could not help but admire the very cool classy interior. I loved my comfortable leather chair and adequate table space. The servers were seriously attentive and presented a menu with a huge array of pub food and Belgian and German beers. As I live close to the Napa Valley, I am a prettty much dedicated Chardonnay drinker.. and I was blown away by a decent glass for about half the price that I had been paying elsewhere. The burger, again was oversized and the side of Belgian Frites took us on a trip down memory lane., and both were really yummy. Service was efficient and attentive (you Canadians are so polite). I loved this place, hence my score... and now I am going to revaluate my opinion of your expensive city.. , read more

My boyfriend George and I used to go to Prenub pretty often for their special , and very yummy maple whiskey drummets and then stopped going after they changed the recipe and were not quite the same anymore. Decided to visit them again this past Monday evening (Sept 9, 2019) and was I delighted by all the food we ordered. I am not an olive fan but their pate with walnuts and olives served with crotini was really good. So was my braised lamb in phyllo dough. George's buffalo cauliflower bites had a nice crunch & spiciness to them that will make anyone who doesn't care for veggies eat them! And his pork schnitzel was tasty, just a little dry with no gravy on it ..he requested for some and was brought a small serving for an extra $2 by our very pleasant and friendly server. Ate our dinner at the patio which is beautifully decorated and faces busy College Street. All in all a memorable experience ... Will be back again soon to try their drummets.. For all you know, we might be impressed with them this time although they are not the original recipe. read more

We came here to eat, not to drink beer which was our first mistake. We came around 4pm and ordered German poutine to start and a New York steak and the croque Madame. The Poutine was pretty good, the sausage and gravy on it especially. When we got our main courses, I had ordered croque Madame but I received the croque Monsieur. The food was lukewarm and cheese started to solidify so it was probably sitting on the expo window for a while. The steak was overcooked, under seasoned: the mash potatoes were over seasoned with so much salt that it dries your lips and the veg was cold. Overall while I was impressed with the decor and beer menu, I was very disappointed with the food. Service was average. read more

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, class beer selection - one of the best in Toronto (if a bit dear).

Came here with the lab for a lunch... The last time I came here was back when it was known as Pour Girl so it's been a few years. We were seated outside because majority won (I honestly would've preferred to sit inside, alas) and the waiter came by to take drinks. The drink menu is very extensive. The food menu - not so much but take note of the specials sign near the entrance. I got the chicken alfredo fettucini (special of the day) and it was fine, nothing too special about it. Would come back here for more drinks and food but on a cooler day and would stay indoors! read more

Love the service. I really love that one server weird accent and shit. Treated me and my entire crew pretty decently. Usually i won't recommend this bar to people, but Cuz of the customer service from weird accented girl.. Yeah I will buy drinks from her. read more

Great selection of Belgium beers. The best beer pub Ive been to so far in Toronto.

I was here for lunch. Looked like a nice place to have a proper lunch and some chat with my friend. I was amazed by the lunch special fish dish! so yummy and of big portion! the side salad was great too. loved the dressing and fresh vegetables. The service was good too. I would love to come here every time when I am in town. read more

Summary: If you're a Beer fan GO HERE!!! - they have decent pub food too :) 5* for the Beer selection which is out of this world in my opinion! If you are a beer lover then this will definitely be like heaven to you. They have a huge selection of beers from all over the world with something for everyones tastes and preferences. I would give the food around 4* just because it is generic pub food and to be honest I have only had a couple of things on their food menu :). But everything from the burger to the pasta and the soup has been really good! Plus the portions are pretty big. I found the service a bit slow when I went there to eat especially considering that I was pretty early for lunch and there weren't that many people there so I can imagine the wait being pretty long if you go during peak lunch/dinner times. Prices for the entrees range from $11-$25 I believe, I usually get the burger or the Schnitzel which are $12 and $15, respectively, with a choice of salad, fried or soup. The atmosphere is really great, very cosy place with a nice ambience and really comfortable chairs. It would totally work for a good, fairly cheap date night! read more

Great bar close to uoft and the art gallery, a huge collection of beer. If youre going, try the pesto pizza. Super flaky buttery dough and just the right amount of cheese. It melts in your mouth and goes great with an ice cold beer. Im getting hungry now just thinking about it. read more

This place is a great spot for dinner and drinks. Very good for groups as well. It looks like a college bar o the outside but on the outside it's actually very well done. The food is awesome, they have a really good menu. Of all the times I've been, I've enjoyed all the food I've had. The beer selection is awesome, it's blows the majority of the competition out of the water. Probably one of the best places to go relative to everything else in the area. It's more of a dinner place than a bar or pub. I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

Wow, amazing pub. Amazing staff. But the toilets are the size of airplane bathrooms. and the beer is all minimum $9. No cheap beer here.

I came here for an early dinner with a girlfriend on a Thursday evening. I had an amazing chicken stew and my friend loved her puff pastry pizza. Large beer selection - we tried a few new ones. Great service, comfortable seating. Had an amazing evening. I just wish the name wasn't so stupid. read more

Amazing Belgium beer selection, for really reasonable prices. As a Belgium beer fanatic I loved it. Also, venue is quite big so good for large groups. read more

Went there twice recently and both times enjoyed the beers and food. We ordered braised octopus, beer braised chicken drums, pork riblettes, and mussles au gratin. My favorite were octopus and mussles (ordered both twice). Drums had less of a taste and quite a layer of crust - just not my cup of tea, but we still ate the plate:) I general, for the price you get really tasty dishes to accompany your beer. My favorite beer was Laffe Bruns - has some fruit flavour which both me and wife loved. Service was exellent. I called 2 hours in advance and asked for a table by the window. When we came, the table was waiting for us. The waitress Karina was quick and very welcoming. We never had to wait for anything and all the evening enjoyed the place very much. Last time I was there they also played a good selection of songs from 80s-90s which we were pleased to hear. I would definitely come to this place again, next time with my daughter. read more

Overall, a disappointing experience but I'm giving it the current rating hoping some points will improve with the benefit of the doubt considering they just recently opened. The beer list on the website is much more extensive than what we were offered when we sat down as we were not given a list of bottles and trying to ask our server was a rather difficult task as he was either missing for extended periods of time or could not communicate very well in English. Wait times were long for getting drinks, food, bill, etc. Again, this could be in part because our waiter was new, did not understand our order, and at the end, he simply went missing never to be seen again (and we had to approach a different server to get our last drink and bill). We ordered two beers from the tap list and 1/2 liter of red wine. Our server had serious difficulty with our order for the wine even though we pointed out directly in the menu which wine we were ordering. The wine was corked and even the prospect of thinking about trying to point it out was unpleasant. If the server didn't understand that we were ordering the Bordeaux what hope was there for him to follow us when we explained that the wine was obviously corked and needed to be returned (something that had nothing to do with the storing or how long had it been opened). Beers were good, so no complains there. I just wish I had been offered the bottle menu as well as the tap menu (don't even try to tell me that I should have asked for the bottle menu ... the few precious times we saw our server had to be used ordering food and ordering our first round of drinks). The food was average but the menu needs to be more descriptive in terms of what is meant by certain items (considering the short list and plenty of space to do this, I'm surprised). Two savoury sandwiches (twists on French traditional fare) are offered with waffles instead of a bun. Given the savoury components it would be important to point out that the waffles will be covered in crystallized sugar and extremely sweet (either in the menu or by the servers). Burger and Belgian poutine were okay. I'm not sure if I will go back, particularly with so many other places available. Perhaps wait a bit until they find their groove and have better trained servers. I will update this review if we get the chance to visit it again. read more

This pub has the the stupidest name I've ever seen, but luckily has the same amazing beer selection as the Town Crier...The exclusive imports and beers in proper glassware make this a nice place overall, and the prices and extremely fair for both beer and food. Staff are very attentive and helpful, but one major turn-off I was surprised to see was uniformed staff slurping their own staff meals at nearby bar table (yes, one guy very hungrily chowing down on spaghetti and parmesan, like he was starving). I'm all for staff enjoying their staff meal--it's one of the perks of the job...but do you have to eat it right next to the patrons? read more