The food is way overpriced. Things like the chicken wings are gross(they’re soupy soft– yech). The music is always way too loud. Only two good things about this place: drink specials when they’re on and the staff is generally friendly, if not slightly annoying by constantly checking in.
Ray H.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Toronto, Canada
3.5 stars. Food was good. I had the pot pie and fried kale the other day. They were solid. Good service. And seriously you can’t beat the $ 4 daily tap.
Ryan J.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Toronto, Canada
Read about this re-opened pub in a magazine and it seemed like a good place to try out. It’s location worked perfectly for meeting a friend. Atmosphere is fun, relaxed and cozy. The front room by the window has comfortable couches and high tops to sit at. There’s a second room in the back with more typical tables — it’s pretty hidden and I didn’t even notice it until I was seated in it! We visited on the weekend during the brunch menu although neither of us actually ate brunch there. They had a special ‘all you can garnish’ caesar station for the day that, had I actually liked caesar’s, would have interested me greatly. I selected the homemade chicken pot pie — it was absolutely delicious. It came with a small salad and was a great portion size. My friend had the fish tacos which were advised to be an appetizer — he added a third for $ 5. They still looked pretty small to me. Overall — good service and great quality food for a pub. I’d like to go back and try a few other things on the menu.
Lara P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Toronto, Canada
Yes!!! Reinvented and UHmazing! Cool décor, great service, killer brunch with $ 4 mimosa and Caesar special! Been here twice and I cannot wait for patio season!!!
Craig E.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Toronto, Canada
Great food and great drink specials. Back room of the bar cleared when a rock cover band showed up and started blasting everyone out at huge volume. People came here to congregate and talk, our party would have stayed all night and racked up a huge bar tab but instead forced to walk down to Riverside/Leslieville so we could converse and drink some pints.
Dany H.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Toronto, Canada
I think this place has potential. It really does but it’s just not there yet. I have been several times now with friends and some times everything has been good and sometimes little has been good. Here is the good — drinks can be cheap. Daily pint specials and Thorogood Thursdays means $ 10 for one bourbon one scotch and one beer. Technically they are serving JD and not bourbon but I’d let that one slide. For a cheap place with drinks I can recommend this place as is. But on food and service the bag is far more mixed. I have waited at the front of the restaurant for up to five minutes with no host/hostess asking me if I needed a table. That said, all of the staff I have encountered are friendly, I will certainly give them that. I had the fried chicken sandwich and really liked it, and then I ordered it again and it was dry. I had the chocked bao and the chicken in that was dry too. I ordered the brick hen and the chicken came served on top of soupy potato thing that wasn’t appealing to look and the taste was subpar. The hamburgers are consistently good. The fries are mediocre. In short this place is better than the old Dominion and I really want this place to succeed. I hope they do and I can update this review.
Craig M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Toronto, Canada
I live in the area and have been looking for a local. This is the spot. Drinks are affordable, the food is well above average for a pub and the front of house staff are energetic and welcoming. I’ve tried a handful of things on the menu and would highly recommend the chicken pot pie and the elk burger.
Derek D.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Toronto, Canada
Pros: Tasty food, reasonably priced, great drink deals, friendly service, cool décor. Cons: Live music was very loud, draft beer menu lacking local craft scene. Verdict: Would recommend.
Thu N.
Rating des Ortes: 4 North York, Canada
Loving how great corktown/regent park going out options are popping up! Great place, great drink specials(for my friends since I don’t drink) and amazing food! What a menu, honestly wanted to order all of it! The winners we ordered were the avocado toast and the elk burger. There’s also space for live music which is awesome too.
Cory S.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Toronto, Canada
First off this is a great addition to the neighbourhood. The place has great décor and the staff is amazing. They are doing everything a front of the house staff can do in order for you to enjoy you visit. The food is the miss here. The burger bun was dry and the wings are not crisp and the buffalo sauce was lack lustre. The place is new so I hope they figure the food out soon.
Matthew H.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Toronto, Canada
And another update. The lamb burger is one of the best things I’ve eaten in months. The food gets better each time I return. Must go back to revisit original orders. Love this place in the neighbourhood Update to this review. Returned and had the chicken sandwich. Excellent product, one member of the group had the chicken pot pie, also excellent. Keep supporting folks. Previous review was only a 3 because of food quality, now I can go here for more than just the booze!
Chad R.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Toronto, Canada
Just opened and so far exceptional. Beautiful décor, cool menu, great specials and well trained staff. Welcome to Corktown! Update: Super friendly staff, always recognize you and say hello, even managers and the chef. Food and drink specials are awesome prices, especially for wine Wednesday & $ 4 pint special every-night. Chicken pot pie was very tasty. Tater-tots are a must. Burger is on par and ½ price nights is a very sweet deal. Looking forward to trying the brunch and Caesar bar.
