Great pub located walking distance from St Lawrence Market and overall good vibes here. A bit loud and crowded on the weekends but the bar is decent with a good selection of beers to choose from. Friendly bartender and welcoming. Solo and groups are welcome here but only downside is the washroom isn't well maintained. It would be great if it could be cleaned more often during busy hours. Ordered their Yard poutine and a pint of Beau's Lug Tread. Always pleasant when I see one of my favourite beers on tap! The fries are triple cooked which made them extra crispy, perfect to pair with cheese curds and gravy. Overall, if in the area it's a great spot to grab a couple of drinks and food as well. I'd definitely come back to try out their other menu items. Check out their specials as well! read more

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We had fish and chips and the regular yard burger- that we cut in half and shared, making for a perfect meal. We also ordered all 3 summer cocktails- and I'm not sure I ever decided on a favorite. Our waitress was awesome- funny and chipper. Highly recommend read more

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This was a cool spot, good vibes and their Caesar was ok. Just was a quick stop to grab a drink. read more

Scotland Yard - Bloody Caesar - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's a nice and spacious pub, offering lively pub atmosphere and has been serving customers for over 35 years. It's a nice place for a get together with friends, short stop for a beer and a quick bite, or a big gathering/event. The menu includes a combination of Olde English and Canadian cuisine with generous portions and reasonable prices. They have great variety of beer options from all around the world. The staff are friendly and attentive. And the pub is well-maintained. read more

We visited Toronto for a conference and asked for a recommendation from a local. They sent us to Scotland Yard, known for its poutine, and it didn't disappoint. The service was excellent, our server recommended some local brews and drinks, and she paid attention to our table regularly. The ambiance was Ok, maybe a little empty, but it got a good crowd after the Blue Jays game finished. Overall, a great experience. read more

Very cool pub with authentic old world charm. The menu is what to be expected from the pub - burghers, fries, chicken wings, fish and chips and other items. Very good choice of drinks. Service is courteous. Not very expensive, definitely worth investigating. read more

Scotland Yard - Interior - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Stopped by for a late lunch today and enjoyed ourselves. I had a cheeseburger (it was a double, made from two smallish patties). All in all it was pretty good. Tasty, but the burgers were very well done. Fries were delicious and very fresh. The GF had a bowl of tomato basil soup, which was reportedly delicious. I accompanied my lunch with two tasty Irish Coffees. Yum! Service was great, as our server (Kyla) was friendly, efficient, and cute as a button! If we were in the area, we'd certainly return. read more

We ordered wings and poutine to share, and the poutine was fantastic! The wings were good as well, but did not stand out. The layout of the restaurant is odd, and we were in this secluded corner which made it hard to flag down our server when we were ready to pay. Quite a small menu, but gets you fed relatively fast if you have somewhere to be after. read more

Scotland Yard - Honey Garlic Chicken Wings and Poutine - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've had 3 great experiences at scotland yard so far. Open late all week so it's great for weekend and hospitality workers. Plenty of space for groups though I mostly sit alone at the bar. Service is quick and food and drink quality a very food for the price. Highly recommend. read more

On our bar hopping night, we decided to go to Scotland Yard. really like the ambiance and decoration, even their name is so cool. They have the yummiest and most fully loaded nachos. Had great and tasty cocktails. highly recommended place. Great service and friendly staff read more

Scotland Yard - Nachos - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Not the best cocktails but great price! And the atmosphere is pretty good. The staff are very friendly!

Dinner here was wonderful! We sat outside, our server was phenomenal, and the food was delicious! I ordered the Hot N Honey Chicken sandwich. The sauce on the chicken was amazing!! I love a good sweet- heat combo, and it was good! I was so excited to eat that I forgot to snap a picture of my meal!! The fries that come with it had good seasoning, I didn't need ketchup to make them any better. Our server was kind and attentive, I didn't catch his name, but he wears fun socks and gives great recommendations. I had an amber ale with my dinner - I don't recall it's actual name - based on his recommendation, it was very good and just what I was hoping for. I would definitely eat here again! read more

Scotland Yard - a menu for a restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came for work lunch and space is pretty big. Had the fish and chips and it was deep fried nicely. However, I found the fries a little bit on the dry side. Service was quick and attentive. read more

I hadn't been here in years. I used to come here for pre-drinks with a bunch of friends before going to The Guvernment. It was always a great meetup spot with lots of room, good service and flowing drinks. My friend and I recently came here after going to the Van Gogh exhibit. We sat on the patio and ordered our of our favourite things...nachos! We ordered the regular nachos with chili. We wanted no jalapenos and asked if we could get a bit of shredded lettuce. The waitress said it was no problem and that she'd just make the swap since they were both vegetables. We absolutely devoured them. They were super cheesy and layered PERFECTLY. The waitress told us that they do one layer and put them in the oven, and then do a second layer. That's professional nacho layering right there. Our waitress was funny, friendly and attentive. I was happy with their Covid precautions. Tables inside and out were spaced appropriately. Staff were wearing masks, and ensuring that people did not come in without one. They have big coloured arrows on the floor and signs, pointing to where the bathrooms are, and staff are quick to ensure you are following the arrows and going the right way instead of wandering. read more

I had a really good time at Scotland Yard. Food was good as was the Service. Ambiance is spot on. A good place to go. read more

Scotland Yard - Fish and Chips. - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pretty good. Came by for some after work drinks. Thursdays were 1/2 off doubles which meant double cocktails came out to ~$12. Pints were decent pricing ~$8. We ordered some finger foods to share: poutine, sweet potato fries and onion rings. All were pretty good, standard pub offerings. Good drinks, good food. read more

Great service. Excellent fries and one of the few places we found that does not add egg and bread crumbs to hamburger. I will never understand why anyone would ever add breadcrumbs to a hamburger. The fish and chips were awesome. Also very good cocktails. I would absolutely recommend this place. read more

My rating is 3.5 stars. My friends and I had spent roughly three hours at the Toronto Christmas Market on Saturday. Although we had been snacking on various yummy items, we wanted to grab some lunch. Our wait time at one restaurant was 1.5 to 2 hours. We decided to ditch that option. Instead, we left the market and headed over to the Esplanade to find a place to eat. I drove us over there and parked in the parking lot for Novotel Hotel. Old Spaghetti Factory or Scotland Yard. Which one to choose? Considering that we wanted some smaller, we went with Scotland Yard. We walked in and a woman said that we could sit anywhere. It was difficult to hear her, as there was a huge section of football (soccer) fans watching a live game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southhampton. None of us were truly interested in watching the game with extremely diehard fans. We found a booth somewhat away from them and sat down. We got menus and looked at them. We ordered a ton of appetizers and small items: - Coney Island dogs (three of them, but I got mini hot dog sliders instead) - Poutine (three) - small - Calamari - Sweet potato fries - Perrier with lime - Blue moon - Heineken We didn't realize that the sizes were generous. We couldn't finish the calamari and sweet potato fries, so we got those boxed up. I had originally ordered the Coney Island dogs, which comes with beef chili on top. Instead, my order was messed up and I got the mini hot dog sliders. It's a good thing that I love hot dogs. I didn't insist on getting a new batch. The mini hot dog sliders have coleslaw and Carolina barbeque sauce. It's a mess eating them, but they were delicious. The bun was soft. The coleslaw had decent slivers of dill pickle, which gave it lots of flavour and crunch. The barbeque sauce was not overpowering. The hot dogs were yummy. I then ate my small poutine. It was also yummy. It had cheese curds. The gravy was flavourful. I liked the fries. I ate it all, which is saying something when I tend to shy away from fries. One of my friends felt the same way as I did about the poutine. The other didn't think it was great. She admitted that she has high poutine standards. We nodded in agreement. I only had a handful of sweet potato fries. They were yummy. They weren't greasy. They were perfect. If my mom were there, she would have inhaled them. I also gave the calamari a try. It was tasty. The downside was this thick dip that came with the calamari. I dipped one of them in and half the batter stayed in the dip. I had to fish (squid?) the batter out of the dip with my knife and smear the dip onto the calamari bite. The dip was more like a cream cheese spread. It was good, but it was not what all of us had expected. The other downside was my wanting a Diet Coke or Pepsi. Our server advised that the CO2 machine was dead. I had just had a cider and didn't want anything alcoholic. As far as fizzy drinks went, I had the option of either tonic or Perrier. I asked for the latter with lime wedges. The lime was a bit dry. I squeezed as much of the juice as I could from them. I was content with my beverage under the circumstances, but really wanted a fountain pop beverage. The washrooms are shared by both the Old Spaghetti Factory and Scotland Yard. It's an interesting setup. I actually wandered over to the other restaurant to check it out after years of being away from it. The washrooms were clean and there were at least five stalls in the women's washroom. There was also a football schedule posted on the wall as you dried your hands. I was a bit confused about the French posters on the wall in a place called Scotland Yard. I don't get it! I'd come back again for the mini hot dog sliders and poutine. I should go for more British fare, like bangers and mash, the next time I'm here. The funny part was that my friend got a text saying that our table was ready back at the Christmas market by the time that we were done eating. We did the right thing by stopping over here to have a decent lunch and have a fun time catching up. (426) read more

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The service was excellent. Michalia was a server and she was awesome. We were visiting from NJ and she made us feel very welcome. Plus great drink specials $2 off draft beers on Mon. If you're American that averages to about $3.75 for a good IPA read more

This place is a smelly dump. Waitress forgot my order then got my order wrong. Meanwhile my husbands food came, got cold, he ate it and my food still didn't show. Had to get up twice to even find our lovely waitress. The food was below average. I wish we went to McDonald's. The decor looks like it hasn't changed since it opened. Moldy green chairs. There are sooooo many good restaurants close by please for the love of god don't let the TVs fool you to go in. Just keep walking by! Don't go in! DUMPPPPpppppp read more

Absolutely love the molten lava cake! You can usually find a quiet corner in here and the service is always good.

Great service, decent food, open on days when most locales in the neighbourhood are closed. A solid spot for a quick bite and a pint.

I came in for drinks with friends on the patio during the warmer spring days. We waited 10 minutes outside (on a Saturday afternoon) before we got seated. We didn't order much, just drinks and nachos, and enjoyed the Toronto patio. The nachos were delicious! Crispy and hot and topped with all sorts of toppings. Our server was kind enough to get extra dip (sour cream and salsa) without us having to ask for it! She was also very attentive and was sure to keep our drinks topped off, which made for a lovely (& very boozey) afternoon in the city. I can't speak for the rest of the food but I know the nachos were delicious and the service was great, so definitely check them out on a nice day! read more

Scotland Yard - Patio SZN! - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great service, great beer, great food cant go wrong! Had they're unfiltered pilsner which was really delicious. Also their bratwurst was very good! Although I wish they added sourkrout and red cabbage and onions to go with it, the authentic german style. They had plenty of outdoor seating while we were there which was nice. Beware of the yellow-jackets, there were a ton of them around for some reason. read more

We were welcomed immediately upon arrival by Sam, our server. our party of 6 enjoyed a few beverages, fish and chips, steak and frites. The service was outstanding, as were the drinks and meals. Quality food, large portions, excellent prices. Fun ambiance, with interesting, pub decor. Would have preferred no tv's. Great music playing. would not hesitate to visit again, if back downtown Toronto. read more

Came here after a Raptors game and everything was awesome. Had the Nachos, Sliders, poutine and wings (had the garlic parm and hot flavors). Service was wonderful. If you're looking for a spot to grab a beer, play darts, watch a game, and hang out with close friends, this is the place to go! read more

Just a few minutes walk from the King Street station and in close proximity to Kensington Market lies a stretch on The Esplanade boasting of some really good eating/drinking options. Honestly, the name Scotland Yard made me chuckle. But we were lucky to get a table on a busy Saturday evening with almost no waiting(around 9:00pm) The place has got a decent decor, a couple of projectors to show games or what not. I think the best part of the pub is its offerings of the game of darts. One doesn't have to look too far to figure out the pub's allegiance to Tottenham Hotspurs. One note of caution for fellow patrons. The pub shares its restroom with its neighbour. Blame it on my poor sense of directions or the lack of signage to guide patrons to their respective destinations from the restrooms, I was lost for about 5 mins when I entered the neighboring restaurant until I gave up and asked one of the servers to help me get back to the Yard, as it's also popularly called. When it comes to food, they have quite a few things to offer, but we stuck to the shareables and drinks. We enjoyed a good serving of the Yard Nachos and the Sweet potato fries both of which we relished. I guess our server was a fan of the Sweet potato fries as well coz he just took the plate of fries without asking us if we were done with it. Lol However, that same server, when requested to click our pictures was kind enough to clear the table and it more presentable before capturing that perfect Kodak moment. I think the tables in the pub are a little close to one another. Lucky for us, the table adjacent to us was not occupied. The music was decently loud enough to let us converse in a civil manner. Conditions perfect for a Saturday evening to catch up with friends and family read more

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Da Boyz are partying in celebration of one of our own; Happy Birthday Sako buddy! This was our second stop this evening at a place I've been before. The unique ambiance and decor is different than other pubs I've frequented...I noticed more young people here which is interesting. Big screens are wall mounted to view sporting events. Two dart boards are available for patrons to use. Four Coors Light on tap cost us under $30 plus tip. Bar service was good. read more

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Most people will underestimate this place because it's a very chill and relaxing place. All of their staff have always been great and I have been here a few times because I have friends that live nearby. They have lots of seating and TVs for game days. I've tried a couple of their things on their menu and I have been very satisfied. I ordered the calamari and it was huge. We shared it amongst 4 people. I also ordered their Coney Island dogs and it was really good. Their large poutine is really cheap and great for sharing as well. read more

Scotland Yard - Coney Island Hot Dogs - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great pub to grab a drink, munch on pub food and spend a couple hours catching up with friends. There are specials each day of the week for both drinks and food, so definitely check that out before ordering. I caught up with friends on a weekday and the weather was a little too windy to enjoy the patio (they have one facing the street), so we slotted ourselves into a cozy booth in the back. The waitress was prompt with swapping out empty glasses with full ones and checking in every so often. The three of us shared the calamari nachos, which was nachos with a portion of calamari dumped on top. Nothing too amazing, but it was a great sharing platter to pull at throughout the night. Will recommend if you are looking for a bar around this area. read more

Gord and I had supper last evening at Scotland Yard. We'd never been there before. The washroom is shared with the Old Spaghetti Factory, which is right next store and owned by the same owner. I ordered Fish 'n Chips. I substituted mashed potatoes for French fries (I wasn't in the mood for them). The potatoes were good. The fish was just so-so and could have been hotter (it was just warm). I thought it was a bit pricy for a couple small pieces of fish. I wouldn't order it again. Gord ordered Chicken Schnitzel. He wasn't crazy about it and said it tasted sweet (maybe the browned butter?) He wouldn't get it again. It was a cute pub (apparently it's been around for 40 years) and I'd go back again for a beer and perhaps a burger. Carly was our server and she was friendly and helpful. read more

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We were in the mood for the old-school offerings at the Old Spaghetti Factory, but the place was astonishingly full, so we wound up at the Scotland Yard next door instead. I'm so glad we did. The ambiance here is low-key and friendly, and, more importantly, we were able to secure an always-appreciated booth. The menu is full of pub classics, but I was feeling a burger, so I decided to go with the Spicy Burger ("8oz All Beef Burger, Bacon, Provolone Cheese, Sauteed Onions, Banana Peppers, Jalapenos, Spicy Ranch Sauce"). It arrived a short time later and it's surprisingly good. The meat isn't anything to write home about (i.e. it was pretty dry), but the various toppings definitely compensate well and all work perfectly together. Every mouthful contained a multitude of flavors and I certainly enjoyed the heck out of each bite I took. (I want to also point out that the burger arrived to the table piping hot, which seems like it should be a no-brainer but is all-too-sadly a rare occurrence.) The accompanying (and fresh out of the fryer) french fries were delicious, as well. read more

Went on a Saturday night after work and the patio was great for a cool summer day. Food/Drinks 4/5 Service 5/5 Overall 4.5/5 The drinks were good and the shots were interesting. The food was decent for a pub. Ordered the loaded nachos for sharing between 5 people and we struggled to finish half. At first it looked like we could finish cause the volume was not overwhelming but the meat makes it filling. Tried to pack and bring home afterwards but the nachos got soggy quickly. Love how it comes with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. Next time will try something different. Gotta give props on the service. Especially the fact that they refused to serve any more alcohol when they knew customers were too drunk. The serviceman in the front also checked to make sure how people were getting home without driving. I saw an instance where a drunk girl was being hit on by random dudes and invited to sit at their table. The waitresses knew something was up and warned the guys and the girl, since it seemed like she was going to get drunk raped or something. Turning down business for the good of the customer while knowing they will make less money is why this place has great integrity and why I gave a high tip. Also, my drunk colleagues offered to buy the waitress a drink but she professionally and politely declined since she had a job to do. Also the waitresses were friendly and checked up on us from time to time since we spent a good 5-6 hours there. Overall felt safe drinking and chilling at Scotland Yard. Would definitely come back another time. read more

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On a street teeming with high prices and mediocrity, this place stands out as pleasantly average. That's a huge compliment in my opinion. Their food was reasonably priced and tasty (especially the nachos) and the beer was what you'd expect to pay in the core (most importantly, not more). Shout out to Jasmine for the great service that night. We enjoyed our time on the patio, chilling out and having a nice night. read more

I got a cozy feeling when I came here. Almost like when you go to your Grandma's house and you see a lot of paintings and fixtures from the past. It's quite a big place with lots of seating on the esplanades. I really enjoyed the Coney island hot dogs they had on their late night menu. Mini hot dogs with chilli and cheese on top of a dinner roll. It was tasty and fun at the same time. Their wings are smaller in size so you do get quite a lot . I liked the lemon dry pepper wings. However I got the Suicide and Honey hoping to get a little spicy after taste. I think this is another place that downplays what a suicide wing should taste like as the spice level was low. Overall-it is standard pub fare with an interesting menu read more

Scotland Yard - Coney Island Hot Dogs - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Service is solid and the food is consistently good. I like the unique indoor decor and vibe of this place. It is a fun place to meet up casually with friends and watch sports on the big screens. They have daily food specials at certain times of the day which is nice. I like the Sunday wing specials the best. read more

Came here in a Saturday night and it was relatively busy. There are a lot of screens so if you're looking for a place to watch any sports it's a good option. They have a lot of options in terms of drinks, and a decent selection of food as well. Only downside is that the service was a bit slow, but still not terrible at all. Would definitely come back here to grab some drinks again read more

If I could give this pub ZERO stars, I would. Very unfriendly & unwelcoming. We had a Service Dog with us & we were immediately told by the bartender that our dog was not allowed. I told the gentleman that she was a service animal & my wife said the she was her service dog. The bartender then pointed at our SERVICE DOG & motioned to a server to verify. After having all attention drawn to our group, we went & sat down at a table. Aside from every employee staring at us, not one of them bothered to acknowledge our presence at the table. We got up & left & went next door to the Bier Market & thank goodness we did!! So much better service & amazing food & beer! Think twice before deciding on Scotland Yard. You're much better off walking the 5 feet next door to Bier Market! read more

Came here to watch a football game, the food was great for pub fare and the ambience was perfect for a match, but we were super displeased with the service. We ordered at 12:15, the kitchen was opening at 12:30 - fine we were going to watch the whole game did not mind waiting. Husband ordered the bottomless Cesar's - mistake #1 was the waitress not telling us that the promotion on those ended at 1 pm. Halftime rolls around, we order another drink. The waitress forgets the Cesar when she bring the drinks, no big deal we flag her down 15 minutes later and remind her of the drink. We are pretty easy going with minor issues. She brings it finally, and then we order a third. Bill comes and it shows 3 separate drinks ( much more than the bottomless price) We point out the issue. Manager come over and proceeds to tell us that he can see when all the drinks were punched in, and they were all punched in "well after 1 pm". Not possible, when we ordered the first before the kitchen even opened. the waitress is apologizing to us and trying to intervene with the manager, who obviously came over with a chip on his shoulder. he then conceeds to honour the bottomless price, even though he can see when they were punched in, the poor waitress apologizing the whole time. This was such a simple misunderstanding, compounded by the manager being needlessly accusatory, without asking us any questions about what time we got there or ordered. Next time someone points out an issue, try having a conversation with them before jumping to aggression. Pity, cause we just moved to Toronto and love football, but will be watching our games elsewhere moving forward. read more

A group of us were assaulted by someone at the bar and their door security wouldn't intervene, the bar staff said it happens all the time. Losers from the suburbs come here to start fights before they take the GO train home. All the reviews for this place on google maps are fake and the food here is overpriced chain-restaurant garbage. This restaurant, along with several along that strip are owned by the same company; Esplanade Restaurants Inc. It's a tourist trap. Stay away. Edit: Hi Dan, I'm from Toronto. Born and raised. As I said, it's a chain owned by Esplanade Restaurants Inc. That's a fact and you're the one misrepresenting the truth. As stated, it's a tourist trap. Stay away. read more