This was a very strange experience. We personally didn't go here for the bar or live music but to catch up with old friends. We ordered our food( it was a lot we were big group and came at a non busy time early for dinner) and ate as one does. The food was pretty typical cozy bar food with good enough quality. I had a cheeseburger with their house made patties and I was a pretty good burger. Nothing special but for some reason the fries were really good. I may have just been craving fries but yum! Then we were talking catching up as they tell us that they need the table for a reservation at 530. No problem. Then with time left a group of people come in. Since we are close to the front we hear them say they have no reservations. Then the waitress kindly tells us that they need our table. So they kicked us out pretty much and that was slightly annoying. I wish they didn't lie though. But whatever. Also side point it was pretty expensive for pretty basic food so that lowered the stars a little read more

I've been here a few times. I don't like how high the prices are. However, I appreciate the generous portions of food. The staff are friendly too. A lot of the food was good. But I feel it's gone down a bit the most recent time I went. I tried the beef stroganoff because my dad said it was the best. But when I tried it, it was too salty. It wasn't that salty when my dad had it the first time. There was also a 20% fortuity which wasn't even supposed to happen as there was a party of less than 20 people. However, the owner took note of the mistake, which is good. read more

Decent place for a bite to eat, but nothing special. Had a Caesar (extra spicy) and shared the calamari, Mexican street corn and fish tacos. The calamari wasn't great but the corn was delicious. For two of us, I wish there had been two pieces, as it was super awkward to cut. Fish tacos were so-so but really disappointed they didn't bother taking all the bones out. Appreciated the covid protocols in place and everything was clean with adequate space between tables. Service was fair, not great. I always tip quite generously during these difficult times but I still think service should be good. Despite the shortcomings, solid three stars. read more

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Very expensive for pub style food. Eg. $8 for an order of fries. Good thing the soda is bottomless. The Busholme burger, Philly Cheesesteak and Onion Soup were tasty but very pricey. Appetizers were extremely pricey even though the food was good. Jerk Chicken tacos were a bit on the slim side and also expensive. read more

arrived for our reserved table on the patio and one of the chair had bird crap on it. Pointed it out to the guy seating us and all he said is it happens. never came back to clean it up. we had one extra chair so not a big deal. Went to order drinks and they were out of two of the drinks that I tried ordering. I asked about the curry special (pineapple and cashews) so I thought I would try that. I asked the waitress if she could wipe down the chair with the bird crap on it, she said of course, but never did it. Comes out with the curry and it's actually soup like consistency. pretty sure it's supposed to be a sauce. the. we go to order desert and of course the one desert my friend wanted they were out of. Don't think I will return read more

Well the food was just okay, but the ambiance and hospitality was really lovely. We shared fish tacos, onion rings and tataki. The onion rings were pretty bomb though few. The rest, I wouldn't send back but wouldn't order them again. However the hospitality was so great we tipped 20%. read more

The food here ranges from Bistro basics to very interesting (but yummy) specials. The have multiple craft beers on tap, and my favourite cider on tap too. The Busholme has regular music events, (most with high quality bands of a range of genres), as well as open stages. Music events are posted on Facebook. read more

The Busholme - Great food at the Busholme in Erin Ontario - Gastropubs Near Me - Erin, Ontario

A pub is usually gauged on food quality and value, their chicken wings are pre-cooked and horrible, and their homemade Caesar salad as nothing more than iceberg lettuce. Way overpriced and the clientele need to have a shower more than once a month read more

Dropped in out of the blue looking for a leisurely lunch and found The Busholme in Erin. Wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. The menu was quite extensive and covered all the bases. Service was excellent. Our waitress knew the menu and made sure we were well taken care of. Portions were large and well presented. Caesar salad was fresh with homemade dressing. The Bison burger was unique with blue cheese and jalapeños. On the lighter side was a great selection of tapas and even those were filling with fresh breads, meats and soft cheeses. The specials were something you'd expect in a larger market. Even the fries seemed to be hand cut. Rounding out the meal they had a nice selection of both mixed drinks and local beers. The Three Fields from the Elora Brewery hit the spot. Pricing was a little high ($100 for three of us) but worth the drive to Erin and will return. read more

The Busholme - Patio Lunch - Gastropubs Near Me - Erin, Ontario

Excellent quality, great food and amazing service with a warm atmosphere. Absolutely worth every penny and then some. Very reasonably priced. We had the pulled chicken sandwich, Tex-Mex soup and chicken wings and they were awesomely delicious. read more

The Busholme - Gastropubs Near Me - Erin, Ontario

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The food is great and so is the general energy of the pub. I've recently moved to the area and have been a few times now and each time I question the service. I always find myself questioning if the servers know what tables are theirs, they often disappear for long periods of time with no check ins on empty drinks or plates. read more

Great Patio. Very good food. A little pricy for the portion size. $10.00 for a small creme brule for desert?? One odd question: There is a skull and crossbones on the flag pole.....what is wrong with a Canada flag? Is there some significance to the pirate flag? read more

This place looked promising but was a total let down. We waited over two hours for basic pub fare. The kitchen must be highly disorganized and the servers brought the wrong tables' items out to us twice. Many other tables got their food, sometimes multiple parties had gone through. When we asked for some sort of compensation for the horrible experience they gave us 10% off but also charged us $2 for extra pita bread that we had waited for with four hungry kids. Not cool! We had high hopes for this place but were so disappointed. After all that, the food was below average. We like the cute town of Erin but will not return to this pub. read more

Totally elevated cuisine. Scallops with pine apple salsa are absolutely stellar. Prosciutto, pear and blue cheese pizza very very good. Unexpectedly puts Erin on the map tor the food scene. read more

This place has had several owners over the 30+ years we have lived nearby.... Mike and Nicolle have made this The Best Erin eatery ever! Awesome entertainment- great music events regularly! Always a good selection of beers on tap. The food is def more than pub grub- generous portions, good specials and it all tastes great'. Love this joint!! read more

We found this restaurant last year -- and enjoyed dining there several times before the lockdowns. My husband enjoyed the steak and I LOVED the homemade veggie burger and potato salad. We were very anxious to return to the food we loved. We called tonight for a reservation and tried to ask about the current menu. Unfortunately, the band was playing loudly and the person who answered the phone couldn't hear me. He said that they didn't have steak, but I couldn't even ask about anything else with the loud music. EXTREMELY disappointed to drive 30-mins only to find that not only do they not serve steak anymore -- the best-ever veggie burger was no more. We didn't see anything else of interest and left for Boston Pizza -- which wasn't nearly as good as our previous visits to Busholme. Two very disappointed former customers read more

Went for karaoke this Thursday. Excellent service. They serve Goodlot beer which I must say is a spectacular session beer. Wings were fantastic. Just a spectacular spot to get a great drink and a meal. Had the chicken wings. Perfect. read more

this used to be one of my favourites, however, they recently changed the menu to exclude vegan options. my friends (non vegan) and I ate here at least a dozen times over the summer, so I am so disappointed. I was served an appetizer that contained sour cream, even though the server swore it was vegan. was sick all night. I liked going here because of the friendly staff and an amazing vegan blt, but now that it's gone, so am I. read more

Amazing food with a menu that changes seasonally while still keeping the best. Good for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike.