Duke of Richmond Pub

Went here for the first time earlier this week, for drinks. Located within the corner of the Eaton Centre facility near Queen Street, this place is a nice and low key place if you plan on having a quiet evening for beers and British pub food. We were greeted by this beautiful red headed server who was also wearing a red top. The moment I saw her, The song: Lady in Red by Chris De Burgh started playing in my mind, as I gazed upon her gorgeous presence. But anyways, drinks were fairly priced and we ended up having this delicious camden poutine which contained fries that were shaped like tiny snow shoes worn during the 17^th century settlers.

had dinner with former colleagues here. ordered mini basket 3 items. great prices. good atmosphere. waitress friendly & attentive. as for food, ribs were a bit dry and small in size but still nicely flavoured. steak burger was rare and chewy unfortunately. popcorn shrimps were delish but shrimps were mini sized as well.

Happened to come upon this place needing a snack after work and guess what?! It was a Muskoka party, complete with two beer tickets each (a brand being promoted!) and passed appetizers! Fun, and we also ordered an appetizer for our table. It began to drizzle a bit when we were on the patio, and they were lovely about accommodating us inside. There was even a gentleman playing guitar inside. Called later in the week to see if there were any other promotions or happy hour type of things, but that was a one-​time thing apparently. Went here another time after work for an appetizer– consistently good pub food, served fresh and hot. Lots of fun in a relaxed atmosphere.

We were looking for a place to grab a beer and something to snack on before checking out a concert. One thing with being downtown is that it’s hard to find spots that are off the beaten path so we settled on Duke of Richmond because there was a patio. We ended up being pleasantly surprised by the place. We ordered some pub style appetizers, nothing to write home about, but they were good with a couple pints. The staff was super friendly and attentive even as the place began to fill up inside.

Poor service, poor food. Group of eight, waiter forgot to put in two meals, so they never came. Two others sent their meals back. Waiter was disinterested and unapologetic.

This place deliberately over charges customers for drinks. I have been here on two different occasions and both times they serve and charge you for an expensive glass of 8oz wine without asking which size you would like. This is definitely not something that has ever happened to me at any other restaurant or bar in the downtown area. It was sneaky and rude. Because it has happened twice I can only assume that management is telling the servers to do this.
Otherwise the food and service was fine, however I will not be coming back.

This place is extremely close to my work place and is a go to bar when my coworkers do not want to walk far. The thursday special is double shot on bar rail drinks which are served in a short glass. I did order a whiskey coke, and in my opinion, these drinks are definitely way too strong especially when placed in a short glass. My coke was definitely a lot lighter then usual and I could smell the alcohol coming from it. My go to drink at this pub would be a Primm’s Cup. My coworkers did order a sharing dish which was mini hot dogs which came with a side of fried pickles.
The pickles are soo yummy. Instead of deep frying the whole pickle, they did cut it up in smaller pieces which is a lot better because you get more of a batter and juicy taste when you bit into them.

I came here for a quick bite to eat and I was very happy overall! I ordered the fish and chips, and I had a spicy caesar to drink. The food was hot and the fish was so fresh and lightly breaded, I really enjoyed it. They don’t give you the usual half plate of fries you would get at other pubs, but it was actually just the perfect amount. It’s also served with coleslaw. My friends ordered nachos-​perfect for sharing, turkey sandwich, and casadillas. Everyone was really happy with what they ordered! I would come back for sure.

Been here a couple times and everything from service to food was what I was consider adequate. Their draught beer list could use some improvement though, as there are minimal craft options and not a single IPA when here last on the weekend! But aside from that, its a fair choice if in the Queen and Bay area.

This place is so great. Nice servers, great music, nice atmosphere, huge beers and good food. My husband and I shared the trio of apps; we got deep fried pickles, cheese sticks and the mini-​burger and fries, all of which were hot and tasty. The pub itself is very clean and well maintained.
Our server even let us charge our phones at the bar, which was awesome! (Our party travelled from London and all four of our phones had died.) That’s just going above and beyond!
I would definitely come here again.

I couldn’t believe how quiet and empty this place was for the USA-​Portugal World Cup game yesterday. Was I missing something?!
Anyway, walking in and having the liberty of choosing our seats and the particular tv we wanted to focus on was a really welcome surprise! I love the layout of this pub, there’s a variety of different types of seats, from bar stools, to cosy family booths, and an abundance of tvs, all of which are easy to see and hear, but none of which are overly obtrusive or bothersome to those who don’t wish to watch what’s on. Five stars for comfort!
Our server was nice, and the manager/​owner was super nice! They seemed a bit disorganised though — every time our server asked us what drinks we wanted, or if we wanted to order food, or if everything was ok, the manager/​owner would follow up and ask the same question about five minutes later? Strange.
We waited quite a long time for our drinks, which was odd as the place was virtually empty. I didn’t order food, as I dined here before a few months ago and found the food expensive, and not the highest quality.
Despite the imperfections though, this place is so cosy and it was absolute bliss being able to watch the game here in such nice surroundings.
If all you want is a drink downtown and a chance to watch some sport on tv in comfortable, quiet (ish) surroundings, then this is the place for you.
For a buzzing atmosphere and a great meal, I’d probably go elsewhere, but this is great for what it is.

As someone else mentioned, the half price bottles are from 11 – 4, daily!
So if you fancy getting stinking and heading back to work, this is your place! Also a great idea for boozy brunch on the weekends!

Food: ⁹⁄₁₀
Atmosphere: ⁸⁄₁₀
Service: ⁸⁄₁₀
Overall experience: ⁹⁄₁₀
With the pub right across from where I work, this is the perfect spot for a Thursday night with co-​workers.
I always have a pleasant experience here. The manager, Mark, is extremely accommodating, especially to larger groups. Tip: be sure to call ahead and get a reservation if your party is larger than 6. A lot of groups book this place, especially on Thursdays, so call early!
The drink special on (Thirsty) Thursday is doubles for single prices. The bar rail is great, they do not cheap out with the alcohol.
I’ve had various snacks and meals here as well: fish and chips, nachos, samosas, veggie burger, all are great. The food comes promptly and hot, and everything is exactly what you are craving in a pub.
The bottom line: you have to like pubs, but if you do, this place is GREAT.

This is my favourite place in Toronto, pub wise. I feel like I’m always stepping out of Toronto and into another world.
The beer list is expansive and the food is impeccable. I know that sounds like an elaborate word for pub food but it’s really as good as it gets. I normally get the 3 apps to start, deep fried pickles, sweet potato fries and the nacho sticks. Delish. Then I move onto wings or fish and chips or burgers or… the list is endless with deep fried goodness.
For the healthy side, the salads are really great too and the portions are just right.
I love this cozy little place. I also love that no matter if you are group of 2 or a group of 6, if you want a booth, you got it. It’s something small but it’s significant to me.
The best time to go is before a Massey Hall concert. It’s where you will find me!

The main thing the Duke of Richmond has going for it is a great location (no I don’t mean the fact that it’s on Queen St and not Richmond St), being right in the middle of tourist central Yonge and Dundas while at the same time managing to find a location that’s enough removed from the main streets that it’s not constantly busy which makes it more appealing for me.
Came in here for a quick drink and snack. The first thing that struck me upon entering was that it was a lot roomier than the exterior suggests with a large bar area. They don’t have a vast beer menu and I suppose for the very «central» location it’s priced reasonably. Being a fan of Grolsch I was happy to see that they had it in bigger (450ml) bottles.
What really kicks this in to close to a 4 star vs a 3 star review is the fact that the curried chicken rolls I ordered were fantastic, comes with a generous amount of mango chutney too. So get that if you’re undecided on what to order :)
I’ve only been here twice, but I can definitely see myself coming back here again but only if I’m in this area as there are better options if one is willing to walk for a bit.

An English pub that smells too much like an American diner to my taste. Irish dressed waitresses are not enough to make you feel like you’re in a real English pub. There is no specific character here. Customers are more young hockey fans than UK soccer or beer fans.
Appetizers are good but entrees disappoint. Still in the search for the best real Londonian pub, bangers and smash in Toronto.

Service was sucky.
Rushed Lunch hour… hurry up!
I work next door so I ran in and out.
Mini burger and fries for $ 5.00… cute and pretty tasty.
Went here for lunch with G.Lau. He had a bigger burger and sweet potato fries.
It is always packed up in this place, because all the suits from the court next door frequent.

The Duke of Richmond seems to be busy all of the time. It doesn’t seem to matter what time it is during the day. I’ve been there many times with friends, workmates and with groups after networking events. It’s loud and has the folks from City Hall, the shoppers from the Eaton Centre, Tourists and everything in between.
I’ve looked for reasons to not like this place and I can’t find one. The service is consistant and attentive despite the huge crowds. The food is good in fact, they have these little baskets of things that are great for sharing (practical and inexpensive). I think that they have 5 items for $ 20. I think… They have lots of beer on tap. The washrooms are clean and on the ground level.
** if you are with a group and need a spot to go that will accommodate a group, this is the place.**
***Also, try the deep fried pickles (they are on the sharing/​cheap menu) if you haven’t had tried them before. They are a bit weird at the start and then you get into it***

I came here one day with a friend when I noticed the half price bottles of wine at lunch time. It was a beautiful sunny day outside and we sat in the corner on nice comfy couches and chairs in the middle of downtown Toronto. That on it’s own made this lunch fantastic.
My friend and I thought we’d go pink, so we got the Yellowglen Pink Sparkling champagne. It was nice and light. For lunch I ordered the herb marinated grilled chicken. It was nicely cooked and seasoned and came on delicious focaccia bread with a flavoured mayo. They lose one star because while the food was good, it wasn’t GREAT. The server was attentive and didn’t mind when another friend of ours joined for a bit to eat. No problem splitting up our bills and the wine.
This patio is awesome for people watching and good eats. I would recommend it on a nice day.

It’s really embarrassing to leave a pub at 5pm on a weekday totally sloshed and walk out into the mall and be confronted with parents and kids and people trying to make sensible purchases. BECAUSE IN THAT MOMENT ALL I WANT IS IMPULSE BUYS: Something to bake brie in! Polka dot socks! Neon-​accented baby brogues!
…and I blame the Duke of Richmond and their summertime half-​off wine special.
Food is probably 3.5 stars (pub-​style salads — though props for one with quinoa, standard nachos, hummus and pita, etc.), décor is cozy, service is really consistent, the pub is well-​staffed, but… it’s the wine that really seals the deal.
Half-​off bottles everyday this summer, 11am — 4pm. It’s the perfect place to escape to during the workweek when you can slip out on your real-​life responsibilities.
Before 4pm: GET IT IN YOU.
Unilocal note: there’s a banquette at back that is perfect for 3 gabby girlfriends to hang out in (and drink wine) (and watch programming on the big screen directly facing). DREAM DATE.