Celebration time for a friend's 50th birthday at this local midtown British pub. It happens there is another birthday here as well; someone's 40th. The music is powered by a D.J. and it was loud and rock'in. It's a great atmosphere for a Saturday night! Servers are friendly. The hockey game was in progress on two large screens at the bar. I don't plan to sample the menu today; will leave for next visit. read more

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Love this spot for casual drinks/snacks. Mozzarella sticks were good but a very small portion. We also had the calamari, which surprisingly was cooked very well (often times calamari at pubs is majorly overcooked). This is a personal favourite spot to watch the hockey games as they have TVs at the bar. Great service too. read more

It's your no-frills neighbourhood pub--nothing fancy, nothing special, just decent beers and decent grub. The fish 'n chips were actually pretty good, as was the slider trio. But I'd probably skip the chicken schnitzel next time. I prefer a more Hungarian style schnitzel like you get at Country Style on Bloor or Europe Bar on Bathurst. But it's all good. The big bonus here is the cute front patio, now with extended street patio (seasonal only, obvs) and the really big bonus is the LIVE MUSIC, which is super rare in these parts. All in all, good times. read more

Not usually in the area, and stopped in for a quick lunch. Definitely not standard pub grub fare. I had the Steak Salad and my friend had the trout salad. Very fresh and very satisfying. The steak was perfectly cooked. read more

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The best part of this place is the service. It is rare to find such personable and attentive servers at any establishment these days. Waitress was very friendly and I was very impressed. The fireplace and beautiful tables in the back add to the atmosphere. They have lots of drinks on tap and the food is good too. A good place to reunite with friends or family. read more

The "New" Abbot Pub has the same menu as the "Old" Abbot Pub, so I know there will be a few beers on tap I would enjoy. Love the setting here a lot better than the location on Yonge as the bar area is more spacious and the dining are has a nice fireplace so warm and cozy. The lighting is a lot better too as my photos will turn out ok. The bartender is friendly and he offered me some home made potato chips to go with my beer. I guess I am happy as long as people feeding me? The only compliant maybe the beers are not serve in their own glassware.. I just love to drink my Weihenstephan in its own glass. I will definitely be back for a drink when I am in the area. Green P parking right at the back or free parking in the residential area which is just a short walk away. read more

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Good food and atmosphere; amazing and friendly staff. Tracy was particularly wonderful. My favourite place in Toronto.

It was pretty quiet here on a Saturday night despite the fact they had a hockey game on their TV. The place was kind of romantic and quaint. I was only here for the food as I had to drive later that night. I ordered the shepherd's pie which was made with actual ground lamb meat. I think I might have burned my tongue eating this since it was so frigging hot when it came out and it actually stayed hot throughout my meal. It came with a few baguette slices and a very tasty creamy coleslaw. The shepherd's pie was well seasoned and had lots of flavour. My friends got the beef vindaloo and meat loaf. Both entrees looked amazing and they said that they enjoyed their food. I think I might have to go out of my way to come to this pub. I love the atmosphere and the bartender/waiter was very nice and personable. read more

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The food here is great! I had the Baseball Sirloin and it was perfectly done and accompanied by mashed potatoes that were soft and creamy and hot! Great meal and great ambiance. I'd go anytime! read more

We were a party of 10 last wknd on a rainy Sunday. Service is a bit slow considering there was only 2 other tables. But ! We were all catching up so it didn't bother us. The robot server or whatever you call it is gimmicky, kids probably like it. The food was really good. Those chefs have a very small space to pumped it out and they do it quite well. . I had the smoke trout salad. Great dish if u are watching calories. Would of liked a bit more dressing, but that's personal taste. The French fries I nabbed of others were amazing , we all said the best we've ever had. Most of my group had eggs Benedict (many variations) and they loved it. My sister in law had Cobb Salad (I tasted it) I will order that next time. The atmosphere is cozy with the fireplace roaring, perfect for the damp rainy day we were having. Everything fresh, great ingredients. Price point a bit high but food cost so much right now. Would recommend to groups, lots of options on the menu. Will return. Oh and the artsy tables are so groovy I think the owner made them. Nice touch. Parking a bit of a hassle but that's everywhere in Toronto. read more

I come here quite often. Good burgers and a nice atmosphere. We also celebrated some birthdays and this is the go-to place for me and my wife (we live in the area) despite the fact that we have plenty of places to choose from. read more

Nice quite place with a small mice fire place. Great for winner nights. Their drinks, specially old fashioned was great. Their food tasted pretty descent too. read more

The Abbot on Eglinton - Gastropubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a wonderful meal! Grilled calamari, Caesar salad, sesame shrimp, house smoked salmon, fish and chips, brisket with mashed potatoes .., our party was very pleased. The service is consistently excellent. The patio in Eglinton Avenue hidden behind large potted trees, actually removes the feeling of being stuck in the road, for dinner. read more

Have visited this rustic vibed pub on Eglinton a couple times. The place is cozy without being too dark, and the servers were friendly. Admittedly the food is decent, but both times I've been their I've had overcooked food. Brisket Grilled Cheese on special was thin in the meat department, and the bread was super dry and burnt in some areas. The burger I had the second time was better prepared, but both times I felt the side of fries were over cooked. There isn't a lot of options in this neck of the woods for a casual pub experience so it's good to have the option, fitting of a 3 star review. read more

Came here for a work social and I had a great time. It's in a residential area so you see a lot of locals (who are maybe regulars?) here. The service was excellent; our server was able to remember the orders of twenty people including which credit card was theirs. The Abbot was also quite accommodating to our group; we were a large group and they moved tables so that we would all sit in a circle (great for conversation). It was around nine when I came here so I already had dinner, but would love to try out their meals here. The menu looks pretty good. The drink menu is quite extensive with heaps of beers on tap. I wasn't in the mood for a beer so just ended up getting a glass of Riesling. There are a couple of television screens so it's a good place to go on game nights. My colleagues who are hockey fans were able to catch the Leafs game. Good for: drinks, pub grub read more

This place is a comfy neighborhood pub offering a chance for a laid back beer with nice food and great beers. the staff is most friendly and the service is good. The burger is highly recommended, with a siding of sweet potato fries. Great Ales and IPA. One of the good ones! read more

Have been here a couple of times, and usually like the warm atmosphere (Fireplace in the back, booths) and decent food. Last night we walked in for a late-ish (8:30pm) dinner and were met with weird stares and some chatter from the bar - apparently there was a party coming in "soon" and they wanted to ensure that we didn't take their table. The service continued surly (our waitress was curt, and we found ourselves working it to get her to smile), and also slow. The food was fine - burgers, mac and cheese, salad - but the atmosphere was off. Oh, and that huge party table... never showed. read more

I used to frequent the Abbot pub on Yonge (south of York Mills). It wasn't until we were supposed to meet friends there one night, that we ended up at the Eg West location. Friends went there by accident, so we joined them there. I have not been back to the Yonge location and I'll tell you why: the folks at the Eg West location are so nice, which....is a lot different from the cranksters at the Yonge location. The food at the Abott is consistently good. They elevate the regular pub food, so that things are just delicious and not boring. I love the burger, the chicken sandwich and the chicken pot pie. The specials are my favorite - there is always something interesting and tasty. The sticky toffee pudding is the best I've ever had. Great place to take kids too - which is a huge reason why I keep going back. read more

Although originally coming here for the Winterlicious '15 menu, we opted for the regular menu instead. We ordered chicken pot pie, steak and chips, and mussels to share. My chicken pot pie was alright, but it lacked a sort of zing and flavour to it, so it tasted a bit bland. I was told the steak was about the same thing but the fries were done well. The mussels were cooked with white wine and tomatoes which did the mussels well. The mussels themselves were small, but we didn't mind as the portion size was reasonable. I'm not sure if the mussels were part of a daily special or something like that, as it wasn't on their menu but written on a chalkboard. Overall, the atmosphere, as well as the charming and friendly bartender made our dinner enjoyable (and also to the fact that we were seated by the booths and away from the family diners). I'll definitely come back to try their brunch menu sometime or some other appealing dishes on their menu (including dessert!). read more

I stopped by this afternoon with a Yelp friend to enjoy a pint or two. I prefer this location vs. The Abbot on Yonge street. The bar area is not as crowded, not as dark, they have a cool fireplace in the middle of the dining room and has a real cozy atmosphere. I felt comfortable drinking here. It wasn't very busy on a Sunday afternoon. They beer selection on tap might be limited but there is enough variety that everyone can find something they like. Options included some Mill Street selections, Heineken, Guinness, King Vienna and my personal preference ... Weihenstephan. Pints are in $6-$8 range. Service was good. I was offered a refill as soon as I finished my first pint - I happily accepted. I didn't get a chance to try the food but they had some interesting options on the menu that I will try on my next visit. Today's special was roast beef. On the down side, free parking can be difficult to find but there is a Green P lot in the back if you want to pay. Unlike the Yonge location, they use generic glasses for all the beers. Bonus.... they have home made potato chips that are really good. A great overall experience. I will return when I'm back in the area for sure. BK read more

Neighbourhood pub in Forest Hill. Bar seating in the front of the house tables in the back. Friday night live cover band with a busy crowd. Standard draft options with a mix of craft beer, imports (Heineken) and domestic. Food is above average for pub fare. The grilled chicken wings were solid. Fries soggy this time. Cheers. read more

It was our first visit to The Abbot and we enjoyed our experience 99.9% of the time. Food was excellent, the room appealing, service efficient. Our only derog would be that the woman who waited our table seemed a little stand offish and when jokingly asked if the fish & chips came with mushy peas was repremanded "This is not that kid of pub", chillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll. But inspite of this we will surely be back to investigate more of the menu. Fish&Chips and the Tiki Salad were both excellent. read more

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Really good family friendly restaurant. There is a great kids menu with some healthy options and the regular options. Food came out about 5 minutes after the order went in. Food was good and the service was very attentive and friendly. My burger was really great and the kids loved the grilled cheese on sour dough. We'll DEFINATELY be back! read more

The food was fantastic. I ordered the soup of the day (Mulligatawny) with steak and salad. The steak was perfectly grilled and the maple vinaigrette was not too oily with the perfect amount of sweetness. We were there for my wife's birthday and they don't have cake on the menu (birthday type cake anyway) so they graciously allowed me to bring in a cake that I had bought down the street at Phipp's Bakery. The staff kindly kept it in the fridge out back, took it out when we were about 10 mins from being ready for dessert, and brought it out to the table with candles lit and dessert plates. Very kind indeed. As an aside they were VERY busy this Friday night so if you plan on being there after 6:30 pm you should make a reservation. Very kid-friendly. Outstanding service. Wonderful quality and at a reasonable price. Highly highly recommended. read more

Really solid pub! Came in with a group of 10 and had beers ordered right away, and brought back within just a couple minutes. Having a background in the service industry, I know how large groups can be complicated, but Adam and Dan absolutely killed it. There was never a point where we were looking for our server, or needed an item. They were always there. Adam rhymed off the beer menu for us, and gave a couple suggestions. Took our food order and got everything out to us perfectly. Separate bills? No problem! Figured everything out and got us paid and out right when we needed to go. Dan mentioned that during football season they have a happy hour, and invited us back for another Monday night! We will definitely be back to visit the Abbot, for their great service, food and beers. read more

I have enjoyed it here the first few times I have been. However I showed up the evening of December 23. I was "greeted" at the bar with "There is a private party in the bar in fifteen minutes". I was very cold and looked obviously disappointed. No apology or "thanks for coming", "see you again", "happy holidays" ?!? Just cold and rather rude. I am pretty sure he was an owner. I have worked in the hospitality industry for 18 years in various locations across the globe. Whomever this person is, they have a lot to learn about hospitality and how to run a "pub". Forest Hill Don read more

After moving from Toronto's west end, I needed a new local. The Abbot claims the prize. Fresh food- their wings are terrific and under-stated on their menu; the salads are creative, and there are five daily specials. Chicken pot pie is just okay Great drink list with at least 12 different wines by the glass and another 12 by the bottle. Reasonably varied craft beer selection. It has two distinct sitting areas, a bar, and a dining room. Both are great. Dining room has a fake fireplace, and the bar has two flat screens. In summer there is also a patio to seat 3-4 tables, but the proximity to busy Eglinton doesn't hold much appeal. What sets this place apart is their crowd. Drawn back by friendly and engaging bar-staff, this place has a following of rabid Jays fans who are welcoming to newcomers and create a festive atmosphere in the true Public House tradition. read more

Came here initially for a couple of late night beers which was good, service and atmosphere were both good. Came back in the afternoon the next day with the kids and friends for brunch. Apparently the brunch is amazing but unfortunately no brunch was available. I wish we could have come later for the prime rib dinner. I had the steak and fries. Wanted the steak a bit thicker cut like posted on the photo reviews and thought it was just going to be another flat grilled steak you get with eggs at most places but actually it was very good, even if I asked for it to be cooked medium rare and got it medium well. Fries were great and the previous review starting the wings were good is spot on, probably my favorite thing that I ate. Fish and chips was good but I'm not a big beer batter person, there seemed to be a bit too much batter for my wife but I liked it. Friends had the burger and lake trout salad both were just ok not outstanding. Like most pubs if it's deep fried you're 90% there. Service was awesome and would be #1 reason to go back. We basically had the entire dinning area to ourselves. Our server was super nice and very attentive. Wish I lived closer to come by more often to see what else in the menu was worth smashing while watching the Jays/raps/leafs read more

The Abbot on Eglinton - Great spot for the famo to eat - Gastropubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Home made food with a super cozy vibe, excellent staff and quick service. Can't go wrong here.

Just visited this lovely locale on Saturday, and I must say that the food is delicious, the staff is friendly, atmosphere is great & intimate - probably one of my best dining experiences in Toronto! All of that with very, very decent prices for food (nothing over $22 on the menu)! Can't wait to go there again :)) read more

First time in pub so early observations. Service very good and they were willing to take time to explain the specials. Wish they had a greater variety of beer on tap. Not crowded but see this as a local's pub to a great extent. Better arrangements than the Yonge St version. Enjoyed the fish and chips. Good but not spectacular. New to the area so will try this again. read more

We love the "new" Abbot on Eglinton. The food is well-prepared gastropub classics and the creatively addictive bar snacks are a must with a glass wine. A welcome addition to the neighbourhood. read more

This is literally my new hangout! I love it here! Everyone is so nice to me and the food is wonderful. I come here alone, I come here with my fiancé, I order take out and have it at home. Everything on the menu is great, but their specials are always worth trying. For a neighbourhood pub, I think they put a lot of effort into their food. Excellent! read more

The chicken tikka masala was the worst I've ever had - was almost inedible. The brisket had an ok flavor but was so fatty I just didn't eat it. The artichoke dip was pretty good. read more

Mediocre food but plenty of attitude and complete disrespect to customers and setting a great example for children. I thoroughly enjoy a great weekend brunch and have been a big fan of the Abbot Pub for many years starting with the Yonge location but my last couple of visits at the Eglinton location definitely noticed some attitude from a middle aged lady who I believe is the manager of The Abbott Pub on Eglinton. My wife, 10 month old baby and I as well as another couple with two children got the brunt of maybe the worse customer service experience we have ever had in Toronto. As we were seated and tended to by a waitress who was very friendly and accommodating because she is obviously aware this is a child friendly establishment as about 70 percent of the restaurant was full of children my wife pulled out an adhesive placemat for our daughter which she has used in many restaurants and never had an issue with, all of sudden the manager came running over and said "remove the placemat right now as it will destroy our varnished tables, your baby can't use that" my wife was in a state of shock and explained that we use the placemats at restaurants and at our friends homes on a regular basis and it would not cause any damage to the table as this is what the manufacturer labeled on the packaging of the placemat. The manager then had explosive outburst by raising her hands in the air and stated that if we were to use the placemat and it caused any damage that we would be paying to the damages caused to the table. Before my wife could say anything the manager stormed off. If you have a chance to dine at Abbot Pub in the near future check out the pristine tables which are not brand new and have several marks, dents and scratches to begin with. In regards to the food: $14 for hueveos rancheros with a side of 1 strawberry, 1 piece of melon a slice of orange and large side of attitude I think I'll pass on the Abbott Pub in the future. On a side note the manager knew she was at fault after my wife had to confront her in private away from our table that she compensated us with a $14 food credit, as much as this was appreciated if It was just my wife, baby and I dining we would have walked out of the Abbot the minute we encountered her disgusting behavior since we were with another couple it wasn't an option. We won't be going back to the Abbott again that's for sure and if you plan to come with your children you might want to go to a more friendly establishment in the area. read more

Went for Sunday Brunch with extended family and two young kids. Service was Excellent. Food was delicious and atmosphere was wonderful. Great food, great prices and wonderful atmosphere. Exactly what the neighbourhood needs and will definitely go again and tell my friends. read more

Love this gastropub. Cozy, relaxed atmosphere, great food. Best part is we can walk here! Great local joint

I love this place! I found the servers really friendly, the food was excellent both in taste and selection. The atmosphere was mature and very warm. I reccomend this place for a pint or for dinner with the family! 5 Stars! read more

It was our first visit to The Abbot. The ambience is very nice: warm, cozy and the gas fireplace adds a lot. It needs some background music. The food looks impressive, but not seasoned or spiced enough. I ordered Chicken Tikka Massala, which looked very nice in the bowl, but wasn't spiced at all. My husband ordered beef burger, and we both kept adding salt to our dishes, in order to add some "life" to them. We might come back in the future, to try other dishes. read more

Ordered the fish and chips, very small portion. I counted 10 fries if that hiding under the fish that was very bland.... The service was terrible, my glass was empty for or 20 min. the waiter had been bringing fresh pints to surrounding tables. Seemed as if the regulars are more important. So much for becoming a regular, since I live 5 minutes away. Don't waste your time or $ on these assholes.....Disappointed I won't be back. -1 rating read more