Stopped here just by chance on our way home from a family vacation. Let me tell you, it was GREAT. The waitress was amazing The menu choices were vast and all sounded so good. The waitress said almost everything is house made. The burgers were hand packed with a grilled bun. So good. The salad dressings were also house made and yummy The fries are fresh cut inhouse and crispy outside. Those were also good. The interior is all old wood trimmed and bookcases to make an old pub feel. Law books and jesters on the shelfs. Nice place If I ever come back this way I will make this a stop! read more

The Judge & Jester - Wall - British Near Me - Grimsby, Ontario

Been here before for dinner...this time for lunch. Service is a tad bit slow but not enough to keep me away in the future. Nice little local pub! read more

The Judge & Jester - Poutine - British Near Me - Grimsby, Ontario

I'm an 'immigrant' from the 'big smoke' who loves small town life and lives in hope of good food, beer and wine, companionship, and high quality service. Well...BOOM! The very first spot in which I enjoyed a beer and a sandwich at lunch has it all! I must confess to having had the signature "Jester burger" for 6 consecutive meals. My mistake! The menu is not to be ignored. I'm now committed to working through the entire slate of menu options from top to bottom before the Leafs win their next Stanley Cup. That gives me lots of time. Excellent service. Consistently high quality food and a great group of welcoming folks. I'm thinking of running through the restaurant circuit to "test the water"... Maybe next year!! read more

Came here on Canada Day and what a terrific find!! The patio was so cute with a European feeling. It was lively with a great buzz and our server Rae sure does know how to hustle and keep things flowing. Our lunches were awesome. My honey had the fish tacos and said they were fantastic and I had the southwest chicken salad which was a generous serving. We will definitely return! Ps...the jester wings wasn't part of our diet BUT an absolute must try! read more

It was a hot night and we went in for dinner around 8 pm. Very hot inside this restaurant although the cooling system was blasting. Took about 10 minutes to get a drink but it was quite busy. Tried a new ginger beer that was awesome. Unfortunately the food was not as great as the drinks. The "butter chicken" was possibly the furthest dish from butter chicken that we had ever tasted. Loaded with onions and not at all creamy, this butter chicken really missed the mark. The chicken pot pie was low on chicken. It was served in a dish with a pastry top. The pastry seemed like the frozen kind you can buy at the grocery store. The veggies in the pie were well cooked but unfortunately the sauce was too much. It's a quaint restaurant with a nice interior. It's quite small which is fine when the patio outside can be used. We may drop in again for a drink but will likely not order food. All in all a little disappointing. read more

The Judge & Jester - An awesome ginger beer! - British Near Me - Grimsby, Ontario

This place is stuffy, dark, dingy and incredibly unwelcoming. We came in on a Saturday evening and it looked and get like we were at a funeral. Food was disappointing but the service was terrific. Somethings are not adding up here. My feedback to management is to take a step back and assess your order of operations. read more

English style pub, great atmosphere, daily specials, good draught selection, varied menu with traditional English pub fare mixed in. On the main drag in town. Guinness. Breakfast on weekends. Pricing does not include alcohol. read more

The Judge & Jester - the entrance to the restaurant - British Near Me - Grimsby, Ontario

Drove an hour from Toronto for the Judge's Grilled Cheese only to learn that it's not on the menu anymore. My bad for not double checking... but I'm astonished that they didn't realize how amazing it was. It was truly the best grilled cheese ever! So much so that my friends and I would drive all the way from the city for it on numerous occasions. Did they really have no idea what a signature item it was? It totally set them apart! I don't know about the rest of the food, but this review is based solely on axing the greatest grilled cheese ever made. Boo hiss. Hiss boo. read more

The one item on their menu that appears to be vegetarian, the "Bombay Curry - a unique blend of vegetables tossed in our house curry sauce, served on a bed of rice or fries" actually contains chicken stock, both in the rice and in the sauce. If I hadn't asked, there would be no way to know. Not a single vegetarian item (sandwich or veg burger even). And no I don't count lame salads as a veg option. I see that a veggie burger is listed as a tuesday special on their online menu, but it is not on their paper menu nor was I offered this as an option. I ended up eating a side and sweat potato fries (you don't get a lot for $5 either) My friends had the muscle special which were not good at all and consequently we were not charged for it. We also believe that the chicken pot pie was frozen. Disappointing. read more

If I were just reviewing the sweet potato fries with the curry mayo and the quality of service, my rating would be five stars. The sweet potato fries are some of the best I have ever had. Let me get crazy here: the sweet potato fries are the best ever. EVER. They have a medium-thick cut. They're crispy yet soft on the inside (this is incredibly hard to do with sweet potato fries). They are just unbelievable. The curry mayo is seriously addictive. I could put that stuff on week-old bread and eat it happily. So why isn't this a five-star review? The burger, man. The burger let down the rest of the meal. The bun, an often overlooked component of a proper burger, was dense and bready. Sort of like an amalgam of challah bread and a pretzel bun, but a really stiff and firm version of both of those. A burger bun should be soft. Just barely substantial enough not to fall apart while eating the burger. This bun could have withstood gale-force winds and a torrential downpour. Also, the burger patty had a great beefy flavour, but the grind was too fine and the meat was too tightly packed. This resulted in a patty that was just as dense as the unfortunately dense bun. It was also slightly overcooked. This burger let down these amazing fries big time. To improve the burger, I would suggest: a softer bun (perhaps a potato roll), a coarser grind, looser pack, and less time on the grill. Don't change anything about the flavour of the patty because that was good. read more

Food was excellent and service was really friendly. The portions were smaller than expected for the price, but very good overall!

Pretty good food and drink. It is nothing out of ordinary but good considering the choice we have in the area. I didn't find that many options for draft and they don't have too many local beer or cider. Server was super nice and that would be why I would go back. read more

We stopped by on the yelp recommendation and we rather disappointed. Unfriendly waitress, food was just ok. I live in the US now but was home on holiday and was really looking forward to enjoying a good pub, sadly this one wasn't it! read more

I went here after a lovely drive in Grimsby beaches area with my daughter and husband Atmosphere- Classic pub. Lots of wood and red coloured velvet seating. Very welcoming. Food- We had the following: 1) Veggie cheese burger and sweet potato fries- Burger was good. My daughter especially liked the bun. soft and not too big for the burger. Sweet potato fries were hot, crunchy and there were plenty of them to share with the aoli dip ( yum). 2) haddock and chips- special of the day. My husband said it was one of the best pieces of fish he has eaten. chips were good too. 3) Steak spinach salad- I asked for the maple walnuts to not be included ( only because i do not like walnuts) and the result was fantastic.The nice light dressing went well with the cranberries and caramelized onions as well as the eta ( I substituted blue cheese for feta) I loved this salad and I would order it again if I am to return. ( My daughter has already planned another visit so i suspect I will be back. ) 5) The dessert I shared was the brownie ( minus the walnuts)- The taste was good but the bottom had a slight burned taste to it. They should have made another pan rather than serve this one with lots of ice cream, It did not hide the burn taste. My husband said walnuts would have made the dish taste better but I just do not like the way the nut overpowers flavours of any dessert for me. Impression- I will be back for the salad. I wish they offered another nut in substitution but when i asked I was told no. My daughter loved the burger so i know we will be back soon.It is hard finding a place with an outstanding vegie burger. So i ha I have been told. I tend not to order them. read more

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Such a great little pub. Wings are fantastic. Get the Jester sauce! Staff are awesome. Beautiful little patio in the summer months.

This English Pub & Restaurant is an exceptional place to enjoy fine English food. From the front to the back, the furnishings and mood is great, and the bar isn't overly dominating or garish. The restaurant is never dirty or grimy, the kitchen staff are experts, and the waiters are always friendly and efficient. The only reason this restaurant doesn't get 5 stars is because it's a little pricey. read more

You'll have to be the judge ....lest you make a complete fool of yourself!!

Went here on a Friday night with girlfriends. It's a nice pub with a separate dining room but you can eat wherever you choose. We ordered a slice of fried mozzarella which was delicious and is just like mozzarella sticks but a thick piece instead, fried calamari, pub chips and these amazing button mushrooms in a wine sauce with garlic bread. After resting for a bit we ordered again this time fish & chips, a nacho platter covered in chili and mini Yorkshire puddings stuffed with shaved roast beef and a creole dressing. The waitress was fantastic & even cautioned us out of ordering two nacho platters saying that four people probably couldn't finish one as they are quite large. She was right, the biggest nacho platter I've ever seen, the picture doesn't do it any justice. We had reservations so no wait but it was quite busy so if you have a large party you should call ahead. Would definitely go back and I've already recommended to many people! read more

The Judge & Jester - Nachos with chili - British Near Me - Grimsby, Ontario

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Excellent food. Usually come on half-price wing night but have also had the burgers. The fries are also quite good. We really do come for the wings though - large, well deep-friend, and about 6 per order. The Jester sauce is the best. Staff is always friendly and efficient. Rolling rock specials on wing night as well. Authentic pub atmosphere - would like to try this place on a game night or trivia night (Tuesdays). Sometimes the seating can be a little cramped but I think that adds to the atmosphere. My rating is 4 stars because I find the menu a little pricey. read more

This pub is such a shame; it could be so good! It is lovely and cosy inside, but unfortunately their selection of beer is uninspired and expensive, as is the food. With a decent kitchen, some imagination, and some of the wonderful craft beer Ontario offers, this place could be great! The staff is very friendly and efficient. read more

This place is excellent. I had hot wings and they were supberb....equal to or better than the Anchor Bar. My wife had a burger and absolutely loved it. The beer on tap was cold and fresh. We went on a Thursday and it was packed but we had very good service by a very friendly lady . We were in a rush and our server did an excellent job in getting our food out fastI will not hesitate to come back....if you are in the area you need to go here!! read more

raw wings very pricy..$13.99/lb...before cooking one lazy ,arrogant, in your face waitress. read more

This place is Amazing! I have been coming here for years. The servers are really nice and the food is fantastic (my personal favourite is the beef dip) I would absolutely recommend coming here read more

Great place to go on a Friday or Saturday night for a few beers and delicious pub style food. No matter how busy, the service is always excellent. read more