Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. A wonderful dining experience!

Delicious fish and chips were had on Good Friday! Friendly service, lots of parking and a casual vibe. Will be back!

Lots of drinks to choose from and the atmosphere is amazing. Food is good as well. Also the restaurant was feature is the Christmas movie o. Netflix The Christmas Chronicles which was awesome. Love the stew there it's one of my favs. read more

Whatever your bugaboo is, McLovin is there on Friday night. Great musicians! Go see them. Lots of fun!

Sometimes ambiance and service count for a lot. We walked into St James's Gate a little after 11:00 on a recent Saturday morning and the place was pretty much empty. But I was immediately in love with the atmosphere of the joint, as it's a pretty typical old-school Irish pub from top to bottom. We even managed to snag a sweet booth (and I can never resist the allure of a good booth). The service was super quick and friendly, too. I knew walking in what I wanted, so I ordered the Drunken Turkey Wrap ("Alexander Keith's I.P.A. roasted turkey breast, pesto aioli, roasted red peppers, torn basil, lettuce, carrots, cucumber and Woolwich Farm's goat cheese wrapped in a warm tomato basil tortilla"). It arrived a short time later and it's fine. I can't say anything about it really blew me away, but it was well prepared and assembled, and the various ingredients certainly seemed above average. I suppose I was just expecting a more flavorful concoction; every bite was exactly the same, and there weren't really any surprises along the way. I also got it with a house salad, and it, too, was pretty decent. St James's Gate definitely seems like the perfect joint for a rowdy night out with friends, and I hope to someday test that theory out for myself. read more

I came here with a buddy on a weekday night. They had a great lineup of beers and other drinks and I really liked the ambiance and decor. We ordered their nachos as a starter which were delicious. I also loved that they served the various dips in large nacho bowls. For my main course, I ordered the royale with cheese with a side salad. It tasted great and I wished I had eaten less that day so I could've finished the burger. Service was pretty good as well, we didn't have to wait too long for our food. There's also plenty of paid parking behind the establishment. read more

Better food than I expected. Staff is great. Not a bad place for a drink, wouldn't go there for the food

Great pub food and service! We were so stuffed after dinner we had to be rolled out. This restaurant is big and has the Irish pub feel. There was no wait when I came here for dinner on a weeknight. They also have daily specials like 2 for 1 wings on Monday and $10 burgers on Wednesday. Mussels$12 - These mussels tasted fresh, comes with pita and is served in a red sauce. Calamari $12 - Nicely breaded, good texture and yummy dipping sauce. Cauliflower dip $11 - Comes with pretzel bites to dip in this sinfully delicious dip. It's hard to tell there's cauliflower in it since it was so cheesy. Chicken Mahkhani $17 - Juicy tandoori chicken, well cooked basmati rice and nicely spiced sauce. The private lot in front of the restaurant can accommodate about 8 cars, but there are extra spaces next door. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2018 read more

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My friends and I came here on a Wednesday evening. We didn't know, but their Wednesday special was $11 for any burger and $6 premium pints! That's so awesome, especially after a long day at work! There are more parking at the back if you don't find space in the front. Each of us ordered a different burger and we each loved it! Personally, I had the Royals with Cheese (two four ounce beef brisket burger, melted American cheese, havarti, and secret sauce) - it was so yummy, very saucey, and very filling! We also got their spinach dip... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. :) The service was also really good! read more

St James's Gate Toronto - Irish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Especially like the bar area and drink selections.. Mon and wed have food specials. The stew is good, 15 bucks. Burger also very good, pricey at 17 bucks. Rolling rock is a great beer. read more

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A quant Irish pub that has all the delicious irish pub foods you can desire. The lam burger is juicy and has just the right amount of gamey taste to not be off-putting. Any pub cannot exist if they do not offer shareable nachos. Their nachos is very standard but always a great pairing with Guinness beer. The steak is cooked perfectly the way I asked but it is served with some roasted tomatoes that gives a ketchup like flavouring... read more

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Aren't Irish pubs great? And as far as good Irish pubs are great, this one is one of my favourites. The food is always well prepared and very tasty. The prices are decent so most entrees are 10-20$. The service is really great and all of the servers and bar staff are very good and have a terrific attitude. And here's another fun fact. They have beer! Usually one or two are on special each night. Last night it was Kronenberg and Sommersby pints for $6. Food wise, last night I had the Dublin burger (plain hamburger even though there is nothing plain about Dublin) with fries. It was quite satisfying. I have included a picture of how much I liked the Burger and fries. They have limited parking in front and out back or meters nearby. And they have live music on weekends. Hope you get to enjoy the fun atmosphere at this great pub soon. read more

St James's Gate Toronto - Irish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Perhaps the date of our visit to St James Gate, Friday the 13th, had something to do with the disappointing food and service. I knew from bitter experience not ot order anything in the way of soup or stew. The kitchen can't seem to turn out anything that isn't watery and tasteless. I have had beef and Guinness stew and pie from Larn to Donegal and from Bushmills to Dublin so I know what they are like in Ireland well as here in Canada . At St James Gate the Irish stew features underdone root vegetables swimming in a thin, tasteless broth so I couldn't order that. The Bookmaker's Sandwich has been my choice in the past. A poor imitation of a French Dip it comes au jus. The Jus is a tepid, dishwater pale liquid that has never known the richness of a beef roasting pan. I passed on that. The Montreal Smoked Meat sandwich was new on the menu so I gave it a try. After all, what could go wrong with a sandwich? St James Gate demonstrated just what. There was a baely warm stack of beef on a couple of thick chunks of some kind of bread. It just may have started as rye (there was an irritating hint of caraway in it) that quickly disintegrated in my hands. I have learned, over time, to put up with with the inappropriate, deep salad bowls, The Guinness was, as usual, good. The same cannot be said of the server. From the top of his uncombed locks to his down at the heel foot ware he was a mess. He exuded all the charm of a Drogheda traffic warden on involuntary overtime. The pub itself is not without charm, with its booths each named after a different part of Ireland but the vibe is more restaurant than Irish pub. Brian Walton Milton, Ontario read more

Wow! Finally, the perfect neighborhood pub. In fact, your driver will wonder if he's going the right way...because it really is in a residential neighborhood! What a find, though. A full bar(barrell aged Negronis, $12) and a multitude of draft beers, featuring Guiness but will have all the local Canadian brews, too. The wonderful ladies behind the bar also wait on you at the tables. Unlike most pubs where the food is an afterthought (fish and chips and the shepherds pie), St James has a true delight. I had the butter chicken poutine. It was a pound of fries under a canopy of butter chicken, an inspired fusion of cultures that will not only fill your belly but leave you with a feeling that all's right in the world. read more

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The Mr and I love this place to stop in for a beer and a bite on any given day of the week. Always greeted and seated quickly by super friendly staff, and while the weather is still great, we thoroughly enjoy sitting on the cozy, well lit patio during our evening visits. Decent food menu and a nice selection of rotating craft beers. Weekend live entertainment has been quite impressive and has always kept us well entertained. Limited parking out front but plenty behind the building. A place worth while checking out if you're in the area. read more

St James's Gate Toronto - Sunday prime rib special and meatloaf - Irish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I recently moved to the area na d it was the first time go here and for sure won't be the last. Everything was perfect and they have a very nice patio at the front. Highly recommend! read more

St James's Gate Toronto - Irish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I hadn't been inside of this building since maybe 20 years. It used to be Miller's country fare and it's a large footprint for a pub to be cozy so it's a large pub in different rooms. This format sort of reminds me of the way Mamma Martino's is segmented into multiple "phases" because there's an original foot print and added absorbed other space if in fact that's what happened here. It's not an open space and it fees like this place is in pieces put together. It does make for some privacy and the decor is pretty well done. The place can be really packed it seems. We were there on a Friday and the place seemed to be really full but not capacity. There is a nice outdoor patio space but it's not large. The parking in front is limited to only 6 spaces I think. I was lucky enough to get one. We arrived around a quarter to 9. On Friday there's a special of 2 Guinness pints for 12 bucks. That's a special? It's maybe save a buck on each pint but if it's better than regular price I suppose. The service here seems pretty friendly. I did however find myself looking around for our server from time to time. I'd rather have to not look for our server but it was sort of a busy night it seemed. To eat I had ordered a Hogtowner burger. This burger is HIGHLIGHTED in red on their menu so since it's the feature burger I had to order it. The description is as follows: "The Hogtowner = Half pound handcrafted burger topped with maple Tankhouse Ale soaked pork loin, aged cheddar, buttermilk fried crispy onion curls and horseradish aioli" Now as I did with my last 16 dollar burger I will have to measure this one against my last one. The last 16 dollar burger I had was from Dymond's in Burlington. Although this burger was really very good it wasn't as epic as Dymond's DSK burger. The taste of the Hogtowner was good, the size was decent and the highlight of it was the horseradish aioli. It gave such a nice and different flavor that went well with the pork loin and beef burger. It was served on an Ace Bakery bun so I will give it that some of the best burgers I've had are served on an Ace. Is this feature burger good? Absolutely but not the best 16 dollar burger I've had. In this round, Dymond's DSK still takes the crown. The overall ambiance of this place is very welcoming. The staff is well trained and the the food I'd have to say is above average for pub food. I would have liked if our glasses weren't allowed to be empty for a long time and parking could be an issue considering that stretch of Dundas you can't park on the street. I'm really not sure where one would park legally nearby if not in front. read more

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If you're wondering where everyone in this corner of Etobicoke is eating, you just found the spot. Warm, friendly, bustling neighbourhood pub/resto. Delicious food and great selection of beer on tap. Love the Sunday Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and Taco Tuesdays! read more

Nice Irish pub that has daily specials and a good selection of tasty food. I came on a Friday night and the atmosphere was lively. It's a welcoming kind of place with a warm and cozy interior. Coming from Quebec and being picky with poutine, I have to say their poutine ($8.50) was really good! Thick hand-cut fries, the right gravy, and obligatory cheese curds. My friend got the fish and chips ($16) which was also tasty. Service was friendly and fast. I guess my only gripe with this place is the food is kinda pricey (case in point: $19 nachos). I really enjoyed my time here and would be back if I'm in the area. read more

Pre-covid Experience: they had live music on a Friday night and that was definitely a great experience to be in while we were there for quick bite. read more

I love the set up of this pub. And it's huge. The food has always been good and they do have rotating daily specials. My only concern is the wait staff. They appear to be trying to hard. Every time I have gone in there it has been slow (usually around late lunch/early dinner) so they stare at the stable (more than a few servers have done this.) My only major complaint is having to get them to fix my bill nearly every time I go there. They push the specials, so I order the specials and then get charged full price. Last time this happened, the waiter charged my credit card twice and I had to go through mastercard and the management to get the issue solved. That was a bit of a let down but I will probably be back, I'll just pay cash next time. They do not take debit vbut do have an overpriced ATM in the back that is available to use. read more

St James's Gate Toronto - Sliders - Irish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This pub is located in a weird stretch of Dundas St. West and we passed by it a lot of times before finally giving it a try. The parking lot is pretty tiny - a few spots in the front and in the back. We ended up parking in a Green P lot close by as all spots were taken. Interior is very generic pub, not unlike a Firkin, but very spacious. We arrived on a Friday night and were instantly excited to discover that it was complimentary oysters night! Grabbed some drinks - beer on tap wasn't too exciting. Settled with pints of Kilkenny and Rolling Rock. Food order was the Chicken Country Pie ($12.52) and the Gate Burger ($13.72). We inquired about those complimentary oysters but were told by the waiter that they were not available on this night. Boo-urns St. James's Gate. Both entrees came out quickly. The chicken pie was piping hot and homey. I thought the Gate Burger was pretty awesome - beef had a great grilled taste and it was juicy to boot. Nicely done! Service was friendly and efficient. We'll probably be back but there better be oysters next time. read more

I went to St. James' Gate on Saturday for a friends birthday. We arrived at 7:30 and he had a table reserved for about 20 people. Some people ordered dinner, some ordered drinks and some ordered both. I personally ate dinner in advance so instead I got dessert. I ordered the hot chocolate and the peanut butter fudge cheesecake. The hot chocolate was really good, topped with whipped cream, it was sweet and chocolatey. The cheesecake was amazing! It was so creamy and had the perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate. When I asked for a dessert menu the waitress said that the cheesecake wasn't on the menu however it was available and she recommended it so I went ahead and ordered it. It was $8.50 so kind of pricy for the size of the cheesecake but it was delicious. My friends who ordered food all said it was good and the portions looked generous. My husband ordered the beer that was on special which was Rolling Rock or Shock Top for $5.75 a pint. A live band began playing at 8:45pm and ended right before we left which was at 1:00am. The waitress was very attentive and the food came out fairly quickly. Everyone enjoyed themselves and it was a great night! read more

St James's Gate Toronto - Irish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pretty decent spot. I wish that they had a stronger selection of UK/Irish beers. Inventory is limited to the major brands/big breweries. We had wings with a side of suicide (wimpy friends) and the suicide sauce is tasty. My main was chicken pot pie and it was a decent pie. Mind not blown but it was fine. My friends were happy with their orders of steak/frites and fish & chips. They liked it and said we should return. read more

Nice sized Resto Pub with tons of beers on tap, and oddball beers in the fridge (Hello Innis & Gunn). Bar area has a bunch of flat screens for the TV watchers, a lot of booths in the middle for the meal eaters, and even a room perfect for Private parties. They have live music on Thursdays and Saturdays, and a bunch of daily specials all week long. (I'll be back with my better half for the Complimentary Oysters on Friday from 5-7!) Tried the Shepard's Pie and it was excellent with my Guinness. Glad to see something good at this location - I have fond memories of the old "Miller's Country Fare" and their Pioneer Bread. Mmmmemories of cheesy goodness. read more

The big burger here is incredible! It might be a bit expensive but you get 4 beef patties! It has become a bit of a tradition between friends to go here specifically for that burger, with a side of salad to balance out the calories :) Their Guinness is always fresh as well. What else could you ask for from a neighbourhood pub? read more

Unbelievably amazing food!!! LOVE the Hogtowner! But honestly everything I've tried there is great! Great atmosphere! Great everything! I miss their hummus thou! read more

Was visiting a friend staying out near the airport, but refused to eat anything in that area so cruised back into Etobicoke to give this place a go, and happy we did! The place was moderately busy on a Friday night but we were able to get a table near the bar. Decent import beer selection, although not much in the way of craft beer. I had the pulled pork sandwich and was very very impressed. Saucy and tasty as I like it, and good fries on the side. I'd dare even say this makes my list Top 5 pulled pork sandwiches in Toronto. My wife had grilled salmon and was impressed, and our guest ordered a burger with salad on the side and said good things. And while everything did seem fresh, I'm still docking a star because the food took a seriously long time to come out, and trying to get our servers attention for our bill took an addition stretch of unnecessary time afterwards. I don't often come to Etobicoke, but if I do again, I'll very much consider a repeat visit. read more

The new owner's have REALLY changed this place up from when it used to be Miller's tavern. The layout is very authentic for an irish pub, with open spaces (great for watching the match on telly,) little nooks and crannies for more intimate meetings, and a great room for private functions. Beer and scotch selection are highlights, but the winelist wasn't barren either. Menu food is great, but try the specials! read more

Love this pub. It is our favourite place to go when we don't know where to go. The food is terrific. The menu changes from time to time, so the selection never gets stale. The wait staff is great, too! We've been for lunch, dinner and brunch. And you should see how they party on St. Patricks Day! Odd location, but when people realize there is full parking behind the pub (with a back entrance), it won't seem too odd. And, such clean bathrooms. Thank G@d. read more

We moved in right across the street from this place and decided to finally try it out. Upon entering there was no signage indicating whether to seat ourselves or wait to be seated. After a few moments of looking lost, we were seated at a table next to the window. They have a decent selection of tap and bottled drinks, as well as many shooters and cocktails. My girlfriend ordered the Hunters Pie with a Magners cider; I ordered the Sheppards Pie with a pint of Stella. It seemed to take a while for the food to arrive, and it wasn't very busy. Perhaps a slow day? New chef? When the food arrived it was piping hot and oh so tasty. Very delicious. My girlfriend had no complaints about hers. As usual, they accept credit cards and cash only, but they have an ATM by the washroom: $2.00 fee. Since we live so close, we walked over, which was a good thing as there are about eight parking spots. Being in Etobicoke, on a busy street, you would think there'd be more. The washroom was very clean, and well stocked. I would easily recommend this place to anyone looking for a night out. read more

Having just moved within spitting distance of the St James Gate in February (and being from Limerick) I was excited to find that I might get to experience a little taste of home. They have the standard Irish beers and a couple good whiskeys, but that's the only thing Irish about the place. As far as the food, its pretty standard pub fare, albeit tasty. The wings and burgers are always a safe bet. Still, there's actually nothing Irish about it. (If you're shooting for authenticity, you need staples like soda bread and blood pudding.) They seem to have the idea that by putting the word 'Irish' in front it something it makes it genuine re: 'Irish Pan Bread' (Wee loaf of bread drizzled in garlic butter.) 'Irish Fry' (Canadian bacon and Canadian sausage.) Some of the menu items don't make a lot of sense. (Thai chicken balls? Jambalaya?) It is a very, very nice looking pub, but not very inviting at the bar side of things. They've got a bunch of comfy booths lined up around the pub with names of the counties, though I'm curious who told them that Shannon was ever a county. Maybe check Wikipedia next time? It get pretty busy on Friday and Saturday, though it often depends on the music. Sunday-Thursday its pretty quiet and they seem to draw a lot of the 65 + over crowd. Not very-pub like when you can hear a conversation from across the room. Closer to a family-style restaurant. With all the British Dishes on the menu, they might want to consider changing the name to 'St James Gate British Fare.' So if you're up for a tasty burger (try the lamb), a mostly friendly staff and a cold beer, head to St James Gate. If you're looking for an authentic Irish experience, go elsewhere. read more

Nothing negative....oh well besides the moron customers blocking you in at the rear parking....there is nothing negative to say about this pub. I've been there for dinner twice in the last month for good reason. The smart menu and great beer. There's a special deal per day, (e.g. 1/2 price appetizers) and Leffe on tap for the hubby. We enjoyed the chicken pie & the brie app is so worth repeating....mmm i cant wait until next time. Atmosphere is loud and rich Irish pub. Better than the avg pub fare, it seems like the menu was very well thought through. Great choices, duck topped poutine, spicy jambalaya, sweet potato Sheppard's pie with beef & lamb. No frozen foods here! read more

Just had brunch here for the first time. Really good home fries, eggs were the way we like them, and prompt friendly service. We will be back... This is our go-to place for homestyle meals. My favorites are the pub fare - Irish Stew, Hunter Pie, Chicken Country Pie and Chicken Curry. Never gone wrong with any of those. One day, we'll come for the live music! read more

Busy and fun spot for evening drinks/catch up. Good place for a meet up for drinks and apps with friends/date. Their calamari was good, and their nachos were HUGE! Definitely shareable! Prices are like any regular pub. They also had live music which was a cute touch! Parking is available on site and is close to the subway as well. read more

comfortable, great music, great food. First visit a couple of weeks ago, took a friend for her birthday dinner. Two drinks, 2 steak dinners with coffee, around 70.00. I will be back for sure. read more

This is my go-to pub for after work chill time but mainly because it's across the street from my apartment. My husband and I have been here many times and always find the food quality to be satisfactory, yet maybe a bit too pricey for what you get. Most of the dishes are fine yet I would recommend against getting the burger sliders. We ordered them once and they came burnt so we asked for them to be done again. They came back burnt again lol! So we just gave up. We ordered them on another occasion and they didn't seem burnt but they still didn't taste good. We finally learned our lesson and just stopped ordering them. Besides that it's a large pub which means there's usually always a seat, and they are all booths! The service is excellent, it didn't take them long to begin recognizing my husband and I and it's nice to have that familiarity. The crowd is usually good too, nice people, nice atmosphere. I would go for the beer and for snacks, not so much for the entrées, if that helps. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Menu is always having tweaks and the specials are out of this world. Unique combinations/infusions. Highly recommended. read more

St. James's Gate has a good selection of food and beer for the area. It's one of the better restaurants right around Islington station. However, I feel as though the food isn't cooked on site, because it seemed like my pot pie had been frozen and then microwaved. On Fridays and Saturdays, there's generally live music. On some nights, a crowd that seems more fit for the Entertainment District than an Irish pub in the West end gathers there. read more

We heard that they offer $4 caesars during weekend brunch so we decided to stop in. We were immediately greeted by a super friendly waitress who seated us to one of the few booths that were available. We ordered the caesars, which arrived quickly and were, surprisingly, really, really good! I decided to go with the eggs benedict; my husband ordered a burger and fries and his son ordered wings and fries. I hate to say this but it was a long wait before the food arrived. It wasn't just our table either that were waiting a while. When it finally came, everything was very good; however, my eggs benedict were cold ... the nice waitress offered to have them make me more but, honestly, I was so hungry at that point that I told her not to bother. She did, nonetheless, pull it from our bill. All in all, great atmosphere and it looks like they offer a lot of specials during the week. We definitely plan to go back and, at that time, I will update this review. Also, just to note, there is ample parking in the back of the restaurant. read more