Updated review April 2026 We came here on a Saturday night…read more The place was packed and loud. We got seat on the bar tables. We ordered the chicken souvlaki and lamb souvlaki dinners. Both dinners were decent portions and filling. The rice has improved as well. The chicken and rib combo was realy good. Kudos on the kitchen staff for making our dinner enjoyable. I increased my rating from 3 to 4 stars. I recommend this restaurant for delicous pub and bar food. Their menu is diverse and most of the items are a hit.

Thank you Portly Piper for an outstanding catering experience last week. We hosted 50 guests and…read moreall were so impressed with the delicious food and on time delivery. You helped make our event a huge success, thank you.

We came to the pub to celebrate my birthday. It was pretty busy but we didn't have to wait to be…read moreseated. I had the fried shrimp sandwich (on a separate menu) and my partner had the fish and chips. The food was definitely pub food. I enjoyed my sandwich a lot but it was massive. I had to take the shrimp out of the bread. The fish and chips was reportedly also good. Service was prompt and prices were reasonable.

I was having a few beers, I had 2 pints in two hours .... and wanted a third ..... Nicky suggested…read moreI have a soda water and wait a bit .... I definitely said ok ..... when Marissa arrived she's going to cut me off permalitly , and never return... this was totally uncalled for .... nik... was a great suggestion... and I followed it . how ever Marissa was bery acressive because she thinks ... she's the boss , I haven't drank for over a year ...... she wasn't as that way at all . I would gladly drink soda water.... Marissa slow down with the power you have , you extend it too far over and over again, You love your favourites , but that's not fair to those you choose not so much attention, Good luck ! You are the worst bartender I have ever seen in 50 yrs .

2nd time going here in recent months - the experience was not as good. There were 5 of us there to…read morewatch a Bills game. The server was new, didn't know any specials, and had to check everything to see if it was allowed (food modification-wise and drink specials). *shrug* The restaurant is super empty. Most people sit at the bar to watch sports there. They were able to turn off the music so we could hear the game which was nice. I had the Mac n cheese - I asked the server if the fettuccine or the Mac n cheese was more popular and she said no one had ever ordered either. The Mac n cheese tasted fine, but had weird kind of half-melted cheese on top which did not look very appetizing. My friend who got the seafood pasta said it was the worst he'd ever had and the mussels were falling apart and tasted freezer burnt :/ My other friend said the bbq pizza was good, wings and nachos are also good. Next time I go I'll stick with the bar classics. Also - last time we ordered the wings it came with fries and veggies - I don't remember it being a special order, but maybe the server just upsold us last time ? I don't know. This time it was just the wings and a side dip.

Great local restaurant. The goulash today was delicious! I could eat here every day. Also they're…read moreopen till 2 AM not 2 PM. The soup is always fabulous too.

Packing is good For a family meal…read more. Was able today to sit outside for breakfast/lunch. It's not to packed.

I do enjoy a good Fish & Chips once in a while and this was a good one, with two pieces of fish,…read moregreat fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. It was also the special at Mackenzie Pub in Ajax, every Friday - only $12.95. This was a reunion of sorts with friends from high school so having a drink with them was appropriate. A shot of Appleton Rum with Coke was my drink of choice. Service for our group was very good, not always the case at some places I've been to. No orders got mixed up, used plates and glassware were cleared efficiently. Good service, good food, very reasonable prices. What else could we wish for?

Nice patio, good service and food presentation. I ordered the fish tacos which come with a side of…read moreguacamole and tortilla chips. Tacos were average 6.5/10. The ratio of tortilla chips to guacamole was insane, like ten million chips to one tiny thing of guacamole. Good otherwise

When I lived in Cambridge, I would drive by Fionn MacCool's in Kitchener and wondered what it was…read more I assumed it was just a pub, but the outside looked so classy with rich colours and clean lines, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I've long since moved back to Durham, so I set my eyes on the Ajax location. We headed over for lunch on a Saturday. The sun was shining and the patio was calling us! After a look at the menus, we were delighted to see that they had brunch until 3pm! That sealed the deal. My man ordered Our Original Benny and I chose Brekky Pie. Even though we hadn't eaten breakfast yet, we couldn't resist ordering a pint. The been menu was impressive and diverse. I tried Shock Top and he tried Red Stripe. He LOVED the eggs benedict. He used all of his homefries to eat ALL of the sauce. His plate was clean in record time....and then he started eating MY homefries. GRR! My Brekky Pie was delicious. The pastry was flaky and tasty. The scrambled egg inside was full of fresh veggies an Guinness bratwurst...holy crap. I'd like to try those brats alone, because they were DAMN good. The service was great and did not hesitate to offer suggestions when we were unsure. I really liked this place. It had a great vibe. I'd like to try more of their food and beer selection! It's nice to see that pub food doesn't only consist of nachos and wings!

I'm surprised we did not know about this gem of a place & we've lived in Ajax for a while. But…read moreanyway we decided to go one Saturday evening & we were really impressed. This place is amazing, the atmosphere, the food, the people......just awesome. We're definitely going back.

Well this is our go to pub for kareokee. .. be patient they just aquire the unit beside to expand…read more Cant wait till their kitchen is up to full production again. The two owners karl and mark, are both incredible cooks so lunch or dinner is a must. Kinda divey but that's the way we like it. Kareokee is thursday and Saturday more entertainment I'm sure once construction is done. Jenni poo and terry are 2 of their long term bartenders and we love them to pieces... Always a great time!

I finally had a chance to make a return visit to the recently opened Gabby's in Pickering, this…read moretime with friends. Our evening on their spacious patio started with some refreshing cocktails - Tequila Sunrise, Grand Thai Tea, and Sparkling Mango Mint. They looked good and tasted great! We ordered the Sharing Platter to start, while we decided on the rest of our meal. It included chicken tenders, onion rings, garlic cheese fingers, pickle spears, carrot and celery sticks, and assorted dips. It was all good! For our main courses, we got a bit carried away. Everything on the menu looked really good and it was hard to choose so we ended up with Fish Tacos, Triple Decker Club Sandwich, Chicken Cobb Salad, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Fajitas, and the Kids' Burger. Everything tasted great, with the fish tacos, cobb salad, and fajitas being our favourites. If we weren't so stuffed, we would have tried their desserts. Next time. With good food and good service, we'll definitely return!

Cas the bartender is amazing and attentive. Great service. Had the wings and I like it hot so she…read moresuggested the jaffa flavor the where the best wings I've had in a long time. Thanks. The music was also great.

We went here a few weeks ago on a whim as we were trawling for Pubs in Whitby. I'm very glad we…read morestopped in! Based out of an old Bank (with the Bank Vault still present in the back for private parties), the atmosphere was not a dark pub of old but updated to be classy, clean and suitably modern. The service was friendly right off the bat, we didn't wait longer than 15 seconds until we were greeted and seated. The wait staff was knowledgeable about the menu and the specials, making some good recommendations when asked. They were very enthusiastic about what they were serving and I can see why! The food was delectable, delicious and hit all the notes. I was looking for a good pub and I found an excellent one! I tried the burger which was juicy and perfectly cooked. I shared the California sandwich as well and I can't decide which one was better, it was a very tough call. When I'm back in Whitby I will definitely return.

Great food! We felt rushed the whole time. We were a party…read moreof 8, when I booked they never said we would be on a time limit. The people arrived & we were really pushed out. I didn't finish my after dinner coffee. We are a group of cousins that meet once a month. I will not bring a group here again. Too much anxiety for me as the organizer I will return but only a maximum party of 4 Too bad

Low key, very small tasting room (14 Seats) with 8 taps, plus beer in cans, some nitro. Friendly…read moreservice and dog friendly. Friendly service and dog friendly. If you ask Carolyn nicely, she'll make you a batch of popcorn that you can dress up with your choice of flavored salt. Oh, and outstanding beer. Pop and water for the non-beer drinkers.

This is C'est What's producer for beer. They are very small right now but this is probably the best…read moreplace to get beer in Pickering. I really hop they manage to get enough of a following to have a larger more proper brewpub with food but the people here are really nice. I really like their Red, i recommend this place