Very small, very much a "do you know the owner" establishment. Unless you are a student regular,…read morevery unfriendly. A hard pass.

Very disappointed in this bar tonight. Walked up to get a table and they claimed they had a…read morereservation at 10:30.. my group arrived at 9:30 and said "we have a full hour to have a drink or 2." The rest of the patio was EMPTY. It seemed like the staff didn't care or didn't want our money. There was 3 of them sitting around the patio having a conversation. Disappointed to say the least as I have been a couple times and had a great experience.

Well didn't order any food because it was pretty late when we arrived. However, the prices seem…read morepretty high versus other bars and/ pubx. They had about 12 different beers including an imported stout, local craft beers and some European beers also. For soda, they had Pepsi products. Service was good with a pretty attentive bartender. She provided friendly and fairly quick service. lathe ambiance felt like an old English style pub with the additional trivia night area in the back.

Food and service very great and on par with all good pubs. Only downside was it was karaoke night…read moreso got very loud.

I had to do it again because I just do. 5 stars why go to other bars. I'd rather drink an ipa on…read moreMars. Smoke cigs and watch passing cars.

Coming from the Craft beer capital I made many efforts to try local and when eating nextdoor I…read morecould not resist a chalkboard that said 50+ beers. Most placed I'd been to had small selections of their own beer, but to me you have to really diversity to get to that 50 plateau and I was right. 50+ beers from all over (even back home). Steady changing selections of all craft, some local, but as varied as anyone can get around here. It's dark, small, warm, cozy, inviting, but ultimately weird. Hipster AF. I was glad to see some classic cocktails on the menu which I also tried, but there is a weird bottle neck at the chalkboard as it narrows to the bar opening which makes ordering just awkward if the bar itself isn't open. They do an interesting thing asking for your name instead of tabbing you via a card to hold, but that also doesn't seem to be a Canadian thing like it is back in the States. My pisco sour was excellent, fresh juice, fresh egg white, well shaken, though I'm more a fan of metal on metal and I'm starting to think kold-draft is a luxury as many places simply don't have it. Kold draft or even 2+ inch molded ice has a very unique clang that I like. Ultimately bad if your shaking with glass though. My friends had a few lagers and ales which Hamilton is more known for than IPA's. We sat at the back where it was quite and we could hear ourselves instead of shouting over people. They have board games which I imagine is great fun and even a back patio which I imagine goes off in the summer. The staff are friendly and pretty knowledgeable, but I'd have like to seem a little more eye in the sky control, in that regard it's more barista than bar. On any given night here you'll hear conversations of beard oil, compost, prius', and other hipster topics. It's quietly romantic and dark so no one will bother you whatever your opinions are. If a Portland hipster mated with a San Francisco hipster, The Brain would be their baby.

Nice pub at MAC! Enjoyed a wonderful lunch here with my daughter today. The outside seems…read moreunassuming and surprisingly inside was quite spacious with a very nice British Pub feel to it. This is definitely a great hang out place for students to chill on a Friday night! We got the Fish & chips and the Giant baked pretzel and both dishes were tasty especially the dipping sauces for the pretzel were really good. I will definitely be coming back on my next visit to MAC.

Great place to chill at Mac for a drink. Friendly bartenders and a pretty good menu…read more Little bit pricey, but relatively cheap on for campus.

Have nothing but amazing amazing things to say about this place. First off, the staff is sooo…read morefriendly and attentive! The food was so so good. We're from queens New York and were just looking for a quick place to eat. So happy we ended up here. Highly suggest it!!!

West End Pub was such a hidden gem we stumbled across while walking around, and I'm so glad we went…read morein! The vibe is cozy and welcoming, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier or more attentive. Everything we tried was delicious the buffalo chicken poutine was out of this world, and the burgers were phenomenal. Great food, great service, and a really cute atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!

Food is bad (unfresh?) service was friendly and sizes are huge…read more Classic situation where a not so good restaurants compensates with volume. Serving portions are huge but taste wasn't there. Had the crab poutine and while massive it tasted old and fishy. Ordered the French onion burger and while also big, the meat tasted expired. I was sincerely worried that I would get sick later (so far it's the day after and I'm fine). The optional ceasar salad upgrade was delicious though. Server was great and super friendly. Place is classic pub and felt grimy. Won't be back because the food is awful.

Decided on fish and chips after hiking and so we were hungry! We had 2 dogs with us and luckily…read morethere was no one on the patio during that time. The fish, fried chicken and fries were all fried so we'll. The batter they used for the chicken and fish was well seasoned. They came hot and crunchy. The amount of sauce they gave us for each portion was a good amount. I would love to come back when in the area (Y)

The most standard Dundas restaurant ever. Solid bar food, good drinks, it's a large restaurant so…read moreit doesn't feel stuffy. Outdoor area is super cute and service is always quick and polite. Definitely worth a visit

Service was great, however, our food was nothing to write home about. My son and I both ordered…read morecheeseburgers and fries (I upgraded to sweet potato fries and he upgraded by adding bacon). Unfortunately, my burger came our dry and overcooked and came with a stale toasted bun (couldn't eat the top) along with some shredded lettuce, some pickles, and a slice of tomato that looked shriveled like it had been sitting out for several weeks... to top it off, my sweet potato fries came out almost burnt so I had to send the fries back for another batch (which came out perfectly done). I also had to drown my burger in ketchup and mustard in order to make it edible. Meanwhile, my son's burger came out a little too rare for his liking, so he was not happy about that! His fries were good though. Overall, wouldn't order the burgers again.

I came to The Standard last night with a couple of coworkers, and this place was amazing! The…read moreservice, ambiance & food were just spectacular. The waitress was very helpful in telling me about the menu & her top choices. I looked online at their IG, along with reviews to see other people's recommendations, and settled on sharing a couple of items with my husband. Our favourite dish (which was hard to choose from) was the gnocchi! I loved everything about it. 10/10

Had a great time during the long weekend visiting The Standard. Staff are welcoming, polite, and…read moregreat at what they do! Spacious seating. Darker yet still well lit. Food was phenomenal. When ordering, I highly recommend pairing a small plate or companion with a larger plate! I ordered the Pork Belly Barbacoa and shared a small plate of Olive Oil and Rosemary Focaccia. The yogurt in the pork belly had a tarte and creamy texture, and it paired beautifully with the focaccia, which I used to scoop out the rest of the yogurt. The dessert menu was small but mighty. I had a strawberry crème brûlé with ice cream (great for sharing if you just want a little treat). Drink were great. I'm a sucker for anything with lavender.