Sometimes the best meals are the ones you weren't even planning on having…read more
A little hotel booking chaos led my coworker and me to the Best Western in Cobourg. We're visiting for work and she had to switch hotels. I was venting about the situation at work earlier today, and another coworker assured us that the attached pub was one of the best parts of staying there. She absolutely RAVED about the food and insisted we couldn't go wrong.
Well, ma'am, you were RIGHT.
After a long day, we were tired, hungry, and just looking for a decent sit-down meal. We walked into this charming pub, were warmly greeted, and figured we'd order a few things to share.
So, here's the thing. It's pretty rare to order three completely different dishes and have literally every single one knock it out of the park. Right?! But somehow, that's exactly what happened.
Here's what we ordered:
Arthur's Signature Poutine: Visiting from outside of Canada, neither of us had tried poutine before, so naturally, we had to order it. Fries, cheese curds, loads of gravy, bacon, AND battered cheese curds on top?! I mean, potatoes, cheese, and gravy were already a winning combination, but this was on another level. Slow clap for this introduction to poutine! This was just so, so good.
Triple Mix Wings: We happened to visit on a Tuesday, when they were running a wing special for around $11-ish a pound. We went with the Triple Mix (medium, honey garlic, and Cajun), and OH. MY. G. Chef's kiss. I'm usually one to appreciate a good dipping sauce, but these needed absolutely nothing. Not even the ranch or blue cheese. The sauce was THAT good. I definitely licked my fingers.
Blackened Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad: Because somewhere between ordering poutine and wings, we decided we should probably incorporate something green into our lives. And would you believe this salad slapped just as hard as everything else?! Like, perfectly seasoned blackened chicken, corn, black beans, avocado, tortilla strips, and a chipotle ranch dressing that just hugged everything. I really appreciated the layers of flavor they managed to pack into a salad, and it was the perfect fresh contrast to our other dishes.
A few things worth noting: We shared everything and STILL walked away with nearly half of it to enjoy later. The portions were generous, the prices felt incredibly reasonable, and the service was friendly and welcoming. I didn't catch our server's name, but she recommended both the signature poutine and the salad to us! If you're reading this, THANK YOUUU!
Also, bonus points for the atmosphere! Such a character-filled space with a fun, almost old-world library feel. And if you're staying at the Best Western, being able to walk right back to your room after a meal like that is a pretty fantastic perk.
So, yeah. What started as an unexpected hotel detour turned into one of those meals you just gotta tell people about. :) Like, no regrets fr!
Anywho, if you're in the area and craving some seriously good pub food, add this place to your list. We'll for sure be back!