Scallywags

Drove in from Hamilton early on a Saturday morning to catch a Crystal Palace/​Norwich City match. 9:30 AM. It was a meetup with some other fans. When I got there, the waitress downstairs looked at my jersey and I said, «Palace?» And she said, «upstairs!» It was hilarious. When I got to the third floor, I found my crew and noticed we were seated on the other side from a large gathering of Chelsea fans. At one point I asked the server to turn up our teevee and she said it would interfere with the Chelsea game. WHA? We were probably fifty feet away. She eventually turned it up. I asked for a menu, she said, «all we have is soccer breakfast» and I said I didn’t eat meat. She said «It’s about $ 10 anyway». LOL I got it, it was delicious (eggs, toast, hash browns, beans) but weird that I had no idea what I was getting until it arrived. Rooftop area was SUPER hot as they had the patio heaters going and we were all sweating bullets, but better than being cold on a super bitter April day. I loved the atmosphere, and the server came around several times and took good care of us, and showed up at the stroke of 11 to inform us liquor was served. So very fabulous to watch my team win, watch Chelsea lose (LOL) and be with other Palace supporters. Glad the the pub is what it is, but minor improvements could be made to the menu. If indeed there is a menu. I never saw one.

I had lunch today at Scallywags.
I was craving a Chicken Club Sandwich so that’s what I ordered (without lettuce). It wasn’t fancy and was good. It was nice to have real bacon rather than microwaved instant bacon. The fries were crispy and hot.
I’ll be back!

Ten bucks for a small plate of romaine with a couple olive flecks (Greek salad). Nine dollars for a side of sweet potato fries. This place is a joke. The server was friendly in stealing my money on behalf of the owners, though.

Any football or rugby game you want, great breakfast, great staff. open as early as the first match

Best place to watch soccer on the weekends. The servers are all awesome, and the management is great. New cocktail menu is really tasty. Make sure you order the CHICKEN CLUB with the fries!

I think my review deserves to be amended slightly.
I had the opportunity to eat at Scallywags for lunch this week with my coworkers and I can say with confidence that I enjoyed my meal thoroughly. Even my coworker who shared in my unfavourable opinion of Scallywags as our team lunch destination enjoyed his meal.
Perhaps the occasion on which I ordered the fish and chips was a one off experience. This time around the fries were golden and crispy, either because they fried them just right this time or used a new type of fry.
Service was still a bit slow. That and accounting for my previous experiences I feel I cannot give Scallywags a full 5 stars but I can probably feel good about returning again.

First time here and I wish I’ve known about it from before. Watched Jays — Royals Game 6, so I ended up leaving sad. But the food was good, although the menu was very basic, we were thinking it was a temporary menu for the game. The venue was pretty well set up. Two floors, upstairs patio was heated and had a roof, and tv’s everywhere. Hidden gem, I’d definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to go grab some food and drinks and watch a sports game.

I’m a Liverpool fan (unfortunately) and I come here a few times a year to watch a game. I have never been over impressed with the food but it’s fun to hang out with other football fans.
They have an inability to handle large crowds and my most recent visit was a good example. The staff run around in circles, they bring the food out with no idea where it is going and they don’t check on their customers. Not one time did they come by and see me during the second half and getting to bar yourself is impossible.
As mentioned, the food is ok at best and is not exactly cheap. The beer is quite expensive. in most cases, you’re paying nearly $ 10 for a pint. There are a lot of TV’s but they are small and/​or of poor quality. In many cases, they are hard to see because pillars or people are in the way.
My last experience was the nail the coffin and I just won’t go back… or maybe I won’t go back until the Reds make the Champion’s league again. Either way, I think I’m safe.

I don’t visit this end of town very often but I couldn’t help but be impressed.
We’re talking about a massive rooftop patio which even has ping pong tables, TVs showing various sports at the bar, decent beer selection with reasonably priced pints ($ 7.75), and while I didn’t eat the food, everything seemed under $ 20 which is encouraging.
The vibe was relaxed yet social, with a cross section of all ages making up the demographics.
4 stars for Scallywags, which will be my go-​to patio option in this neighbourhood.

Appetizers are good. Nice beer selection and fairly good service. I just don’t really enjoy the kind of crowd it draws. A lot of mid thirty people who get wasted and reminisce about how they used to get wasted when they were 20. I have had a lot of creepy men check me out and be very very loud. I would recommend coming here as long as you don’t mind a very loud atmosphere and possible creeps. It’s a nice grab a pint after work kind of place.

Came at 4:30 on a Saturday, headed right for the rooftop patio. Weather was perfect for it. The floor was surprisingly not busy; maybe about half capacity. I had a Leffe Brune and sweet potatoe fries (wasn’t overly hungry), both delicious — especially the beer. Prompt service, a couple of games on TV. I’d like to come back and try an entrée for a fuller impression but first impressions are good!

This place is lovely. Came here the other night with some friends who live close by and we sat on rooftop patio and it’s was fabulous. They have it all later out with wood and benches surrounding the entire area and heat lamps when they open the roof completely. The staff was lovely and very attentive. They had a nice section of beer on tap and great options to pair it with. I only had a little taster of my friends quesadilla but it had great flavour and was a big portion size. This place hAs a lovely décor and intimate setting on the patio perfect for intimate outing with friends or date or even just hanging out because they have two communal ping pong tables making it a nice social activity while having a drink or post dinner.

So, I’m an Arsenal fan, and this is just the best spot in TO to come watch a match, hands down. This is the only way I’ve experienced Scally’s and the atmosphere is awesome, the staff friendly, and the breakfast options are also great. And the Moroccan cigars… beautiful.
Sadly, I cannot give it more than 2 because the BEER sucks. When it comes down to it, this is a bar, and any time I come here, I’ll have breakfast and tea, but won’t touch the beer. If you’re lucky, about the best beer you can find is something from Mill Street. I made the mistake once of ordering a draft macro lager and it was disgusting. I like good beer, so it was a mistake to order that in the first place, but damn this beer was skunky. I couldn’t bring myself to finish it. And that’s too bad, because when I come to watch a match, I’m there for 2 – 3 hours and I’d consume a generous amount of beer, if it tasted good. Could you not stock some bottles of some decent beer rather than the swill that you’re serving. I’d imagine that some of your clientele would appreciate it. Those that don’t have plenty of macro lagers to choose from.

Best nachos in the city. Best rooftop patio. Service is good on most days with an occasional ‘wooopsies’. Moroccan cigars also to die for.

The first time I came here was 8 in the morning for Liverpool!
Then, I came back yesterday for my friend’s birthday~ they don’t have a drink menu, but they can make ANYTHING you want~ We had a good time~ a lot of beers and shots!

I just have to write about the amazing lunch special I had at Scally’s today. Mahi Mahi with grilled vegetables and roasted potatoes for $ 13.99. It was soo delicious I asked the waiter to give my compliments to the chef. I work at St. Clair and Yonge and there is a lot of restos and pubs to choose from. I’m definitely going back to Scally’s!

Scallywags deserves a solid 4* at the very least for the unique atmosphere it offers.
I find Scally to be by far the best place in TO for watching soccer (especially EPL). The fans are passionate, and the establishment understands knows exactly how to cater to them. Scally offers a no non-​sense menu that has been just OK in my personal view. The farmer’s breakie, and goat cheese omelete are the two items I have enjoyed more than others, though I often settle for only tea.
The service is great if you happen to be served by the Scally old guard! Overall, I would suggest ordering only drinks when it’s too busy as the kitchen can get backed up during busy fixtures. One fella who makes a huge difference at Scally is Pedro. Even during the busiest games he is always quick, courteous, and professional, and this is no small feat considering how crazy this place can get at 7 a.m. on a Sunday morning!

Since 2006, I’ve visited Scallywags around twice a year to watch Chelsea matches. For people who aren’t that excited about football or rugby, I can see why this place would be a little lackluster. The thing is, the real draw here IS in fact the accessibility that the pub provides to English Premier League games and the cheeriness with which they host them. The Chelsea FC Supporters Club in Toronto meets here religiously to cheer on the blues, planting themselves on the rooftop patio and shouting shamelessly at the screen as they inhale eggs/​toast/​sausage and beer. What more do you want on a Saturday or Sunday morning? Scallywags provides me with that wonderful camaraderie and atmosphere that very few people in the States (at least where I live) have about football (soccer). The service can get hairy when there’s a crowd, but generally it’s not a major problem. There are three separate levels and the rooftop patio is fully enclosed and heated in the winter. If you want a place to watch a game with some new friends and ex pats, you’ve found it!

Yes, it’s true. Service is very nonchalant (not with a smile) and the food is worrisome.
I wanted to catch up with a coworker who was at Yonge and St. Clair and I was researching some «pubby» places to go to nearby. Scallywags ended up being the closest to us on a cold, blistery Thursday.
It was very busy at 6:30. We walked up three flight of stairs only to find out the patio area was closed for a private party. Signage would have been thoughtful but that’s asking too much. The bar area was packed so my coworker and I managed to find a half booth/​half table seating in the corner at the back of the restaurant.
There was no service for about a good 20 minutes which was awful, but because my expectations of the place was so low, it just confirmed what other reviews had mentioned. I knew what I was walking into. Our waitress was, I think, the lady who also manned the bar and you could tell she was just worked to the dickens. Even though they have 20 beers on tap, the three my co-​worker wanted were not available so he opted for Ginger Ale and Rye. I opted for a glass of Cab Sauv, which to my horror, ended up being $ 9/​glass (I ended up ordering 3 glasses). Exorbitant for something that tasted stale.
My coworker warned me not to have the steak. Done. We ordered the quesadilla’s for an app and that hit the spot. Gooey, Cheesy and warm. That’s where everything went downhill after. My tuna with mango and rice was half cooked. Now, the thing is, I know you can eat Tuna completely raw (which I am okay… it’s got that dark, purple, almost translucent shade to it). On the other hand, completely cooked tuna, looks, well cooked (white) and flakey. My tuna was half flakey with red veins running up and down the piece. I was so grossed out by seeing the blood vessel that I just ate the rice. I was thinking let me order some more alcohol to sanitize what I am about to eat.
Dessert consisted of a heavy chocolate cake for my co-​worker and apple crisp for me.
Really, as other reviews indicate, great place to have drinks and beer, but please be wary of the food. I think to date, you cannot go wrong with the burger (which my co-​worker said was okay) or the Quesadilla.

I’ve never eaten here, but they serve alcohol, so I’ve visited quite a few times.
I usually come here for late night Friday drinks with the husband. The service is quick and friendly, the drinks are decently priced, and the bar doesn’t smell overwhelmingly like a dish machine. They serve Strongbow on tap, so they’re automatically great in my books! Plus, they have a rooftop patio that’s covered and heated in the winter!
I’ve also been here for a couple of games night UYEs and the service is a little slower on these nights, plus they don’t do separate bills, which is kind of a drag. Luckily, Unilocal people are always packing smartphones.