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The Poacher

3.7 (27 reviews)
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Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Lazy lunch with buddies.
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I will give it a solid 4. For the British authenticity and cheerfulness of the staff. Had steak & kidney pie with mushy peas and mashed potatoes. Friends had wings and club sandwich. All good, including the cask ale. Why go to a mundane chain pub when there are places like this ? Thank you Yelp, would not have found The Poacher otherwise.

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This is a great authentic British Pub. The Food is Great, the Staff are Great and the Atmosphere is Great!

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She's always coughing into her hands and playing with her hair behind the bar.....never washed her hands.

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Dickens Pub - 423 Elizabeth Street, Burlington

Dickens Pub

2.5(19 reviews)
0.1 km
$$

Inclusive menu and casual atmosphere. Great place to stop by and enjoy. Love the patio!read more

Unprofessional and Discriminatory Behavior by Bar Staff…read more In Canada, you have the right to be free from discrimination in public places, including restaurants. I believe that our city has the potential to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. I recently visited The Dickens and had a very disappointing experience, and I believe it is important to address this matter to ensure it does not happen to others. During my visit, I observed the bar staff member, taking multiple shots of alcohol while on duty. This unprofessional behavior was concerning enough, but what made the situation worse was the discriminatory treatment I received. Despite my attempts to order, I was repeatedly ignored by the staff members, while other patrons were served promptly. I believe the lack of service I received was due to discrimination, which is completely unacceptable. I got a dirty look from one of the female staff members, a short blond, while having a discussion, huddled with the other bar staff members. That's when the dark haired female staff member walked up to me and said they are denying me of service, with no explanation. This left me feeling unwelcomed, hurt, and discriminated against. To address the issue, I called the restaurant to speak to the manager. Unfortunately, I was met with rudeness and was unable to properly discuss my concerns. When I asked for the managers email, I was speedily told and then abruptly hung up on. Such behavior reflects poorly on the establishment and raises serious concerns about its commitment to treating all customers fairly and respectfully. I expect The Dickens takes this feedback seriously and implements necessary changes and addresses these issues to ensure a professional, welcoming and inclusive environment for all customers. I hope that this incident does not reflect the values of your establishment. Racism is subtle these days, existing in locations where it is difficult to see because it is viewed as a social taboo. I found it at the restaurant, but I'm not sure where else it may be. I didn't realize that racism still exists in some places. Until I saw it in front of my eyes. Black consumers had to wait longer than white customers and were refused service.

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Rust Bistro Bar - Rust Cheesecake

Rust Bistro Bar

4.4(45 reviews)
5.7 km
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Rust Bistrobar is the only spot in Burlington that makes me want to permanently squat in the…read morekitchen and call it a day. Having been back here close to a dozen times over the last decade, I can firmly say this place is the perfect combination of gastro-ingenuity and traditional staples done right. The vibe is "industrial chic," which is essentially code for "I'm feeling something fancy, but still want to be able to visit in my Kirkland shorts." The food has a heavy focus on local ingredients, with flavors that are incredibly tight and well-balanced. The steak frites are so tender I'm pretty sure they were cut with a polite suggestion rather than a knife. The scallops are meaty and perfectly cooked. And of course the burger is absolutely mouthwatering and make it the tempting default option during each visit. The appetizers are all fantastic, Kat and the Korean cauliflower takes the cake! For desert, their house cheesecake is phenomenal, and their in house amber ale is full and flavourful. Our server was on the ball; the water was never empty, and the check ins were always at the right time. Verdict: 10/10. If you want western food with a fun twist and high quality ingredients, this is one spot you must check out!

We went to this place during the holidays time for a weekend brunch and we loved it! It was…read moredecorated so well and had a cozy vibe. Reservations are a must. The service was great, our server gave us a free latte because their coffee machine took forever to work. I got a hazelnut old fashion and it tasted amazing. The food was delicious, we got Huevos Rancheros (instead of tofu I opted for chorizo) and a Chorizo Benedict. Both the dishes were flavorful and came with crispy potatoes. I would recommend this place!

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Squires Gastro Pub - Chops

Squires Gastro Pub

3.3(27 reviews)
3.8 km
$$
Happy hour specials
Live music

We had Tatum as a server. Oh what a delight she was a delight…read more Our meal did not take long and was so delicious The chicken tikka masala was absolutely delicious and the roasted beef Yorkshire pudding was outstanding. Can't say enough good things about what we enjoyed today. Looking forward to when we return and try new men menu items.

They have beautiful lounge with standard seats, high chairs and bar seats. But they have recently…read morefinished up renovation of their patio and has opened it up for the season. The patio is beautiful with both standard and high chairs available. And on top of their friendly service, the DJ creates lively vibes. We tried their delicious, beautiful and colourful cocktails and you can even order your drink at the bar and watch it come to life. Their menu includes great shareable bites, amazing for a hot day in the patio. Their menu includes main dishes are a combination of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, Indian and Canadian dishes. We shared "Classic Bruschetta", "Avocado Cranberry Chaat", "Mixed Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette" for appetizers and they were fresh and tasty. For main, we ordered "Surf & Turf" and "Lamb Rogan Josh". We really enjoyed watching the chef grill our steak in front of us in the patio. For dessert, we ordered "Chocolate Brownie" and "Tres Lech Cake". I loved the presentation of the desserts so much I didn't want to eat them. Lol

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The Queen's Head Pub - Tuesday - Half Price Wings

The Queen's Head Pub

3.0(32 reviews)
0.3 km
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You walk in and are transported to the UK with the decor…read more I rated this pub 3 stars because it is okay. It is not the best British pub I have been to locally and it isn't the worst. You will get an okay meal with decent service here. He had the bangers and mash and I had the roasted beet and goat cheese salad. While my salad was pretty good, the bangers and mash were the okay part...which should not have been the case in a British pub. The service was pretty decent. I would return if in the area and was craving this type of food to give it another shot.

I use to recommend this Pub, not the case anymore unfortunately…read more The price of a basket of sweet potato fries runs for $15.00. Talk about sticker price shock! Recently I went if for a quick beverage and overheard rave reviews for their $18.00 burger. There may have been a side but I wasn't interested. I told the bartender I wasn't interested in a side. The burger was expensive enough, I had salad at home. He persisted, convinced me there wouldn't be a charge. I ordered it to go. After paying the bill i notice a 'side' charge. I brought it up to the bartender. I just wanted the hamburger! What part of that 'repeated' statement did he not get? His response was cavalier & dismissive. 'Oh well, can't do anything about it now, you've already paid!' I get home to find an overcooked, dry $20.00 something hamburger. Some things you let slide. Not this $20 something hamburger & a side of 'I could care less'. I left a message for the manager that evening, explaining what happened. Never heard from them again. This isn't the first time I've had an unpleasant experience. One bartender pressured me to give him more (grats) money because he let me 'taste' a beverage or two. He was inebriated. Someone should be paying attention to this. Management certainly doesn't seem to. Shame, I liked the place and most of the staff.

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