The Abbot Pub

I’m always on the hunt for a decent pub meal, so The Abbot was a natural choice for a Sunday brunch.
I feel like you can’t really go wrong with Eggs Benedict, and while The Abbot does indeed have that dish on its menu, I opted to go with the more exotic sounding Cheddar Buck Rarebit. (2 poached eggs, house made peameal bacon, english muffin, cheddar beer sauce, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit.)
So there was really nothing that wholeheartedly worked in this dish. The English muffin was barely toasted and tasted like the generic kind you’d buy at the supermarket, while the bacon was so sparse I could barely even tell it was there. I will admit that the eggs were cooked quite well, so there’s that at least. But the cheddar beer sauce was incredibly weak and kind of bland, frankly.
The breakfast potatoes were fine but nothing special, while the «fresh fruit» had clearly emerged from a store-​bought fruit cup.
The ambiance is fine for what it is and I would consider returning for a drink. But the food? Never again.

We love the Abbot! All the staff are awesome and food is always consistent. If you late looking for the perfect local pub stop you found it.

In need of a change of scenery, I did a general search for the Yonge Street area and The Abbot came up as the first match, so we decided to check it out for some drinks. There was plenty of street parking available in front and down the closest side street.
It wasn’t too busy inside, but I visited on a weeknight early in the week which probably has a lot to do with it. The interior was neat and cozy. The beer selection was above average with several local beers to choose from as well. I stuck with something familiar and didn’t try anything new. We stayed longer than expected and eventually ordered the Artichoke Dip appetizer fairly late in the evening. It came out very quickly considering the time of night that we placed the order, and was very tasty.
The service was good. It was comfortable inside despite being seated near the entrance on a chilly winter night. Overall it was a good alternative with no disappointments. I would return again another time, and most likely to try the fish and chips because someone else ordered them and it made me very hungry and envious!

Nice place, but wow. Not sure if the bartender was having a bad night, but some of the worst service I’ve ever had. Deliberately ignored me standing at the bar and was condescending and rude the entire night.

Dropped in for brunch and tried the smoked salmon eggs Benedict, there are quite a few good brunch spots in this neighbourhood but the abbot is sweet and simple. A cozy little bar with a nice ambience, the staff was very friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. The eggs Benedict came classic with fruit cup on the side, for $ 14 the portion was a bit small but brunch isnt a big meal so it was not under portioned either. My girlfriend had pea meal eggs Benedict but the the bacon was pretty poor quality with lots of fat and tasted a bit off as well. I like this spot but for about the same price and a more classic breakfast diner atmosphere hazels up the street has a more varied menu and better portion size for your dollar.

This is a nice friendly gastro pub, right on Yonge street just a block or two north of Lawerence, where if your meeting someone for lunch or brunch you can’t go wrong.
They serve the obligatory craft beers, but also some classics like Guinness.
I had a pint of porter, Guinness of course, and it was drinkable.
We all had brunch, full English breakfasts etc. all very satisfied.
Good value and nice little place.

Popped in yesterday to try the burger and it was amazing! Came highly recommended by a co-​worker. The burger was very fresh, you could taste it. I also tried the sticky toffee pudding and it was very good. One of the best I’ve had. Will be back :)

Had a hankering for fish and chips. Taking my father to lunch and someone at his residence suggested the Abbott. Glad they did!
Fish and chips the way remember it — fresh flaky cod with a crisp batter — no grease, just flavour!
Paired with a half pint of Tankhouse ale and it was a perfect lunch.
The menu looked like it had many tempting items but that will have to wait for another day. Today was all about finding fish and chips!

Recently visited the Abbot Pub for an after work beer and appetizer. It’s sort of a bright and dark bar at the same time… very nice window seats on a nice day. Had shrimp and the spinach dip. Pretty standard, nothing wrong with them. Friendly service. Good location. Fair prices. They do have the Red Racer on tap and my new favourite Weihenstephan in that HUGE glass! I love that beer. I would like to come back and sample more as I have heard about this place for years now.
Stay tuned.

Good times with good friends here at the restopub where everyone knows your name (probably).
I dropped in on a Sunday night with a group of 5 to try their brews as well as have a bite for dinner, and the atmosphere does not disappoint. It’s one of those places that has great comfort food and service that makes you feel welcome.
Most of our group had the Roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding and mash ($ 22) which everyone seemed to love. The roast looked thick and juicy, and the portion was big enough for all. I had the mussels with chorizo ($ 12) which I got because I love mussels, and they were very fresh, with the chorizo giving a meaty flavour. Originally the mussels came with 2 pieces of bread, but the server was kind enough to bring more bread when asked.
Service was good, and we tried many of their draught and bottled beers on a Sunday night. Our favourite was the Innis and Gunn beer aged in Scotch Whisky barrels.
Will come in again for a quick drink and pub fare with a little extra flare.

Daily special of beef skewers on greens was amazing! Hubby’s fish and chips was perfectly done

OH MY LAWD
Such a fan, I wish I lived closer/​drove.
Best amaretto sour I’ve ever had in my life! (No small statement, I’ve had them in Canada, US, Mexico and England and I bartend and am critical).
Ordered a chicken burger with fries (came with coleslaw as well). All yummy, hot and fresh. I wasn’t a fan of the burger but that’s because I didn’t read closely and notice that the bun is sesame seed (not a fan) — that one’s on me.
Good service. Really dark, could stand to turn on a light or two but I’ll definitely be back, even if only for a drink!

Pleased on entrance at the ambiance and décor. Cozy, but I found the booth tables to be a little high and the seat stuffing to be a little lacking.
Great music in the background.
My lady and I started with the smoked salmon app and were blown away by its simplicity and enjoyability. I would have prefered an entrée version to be available!
I had the shepperd’s pie and she had the meatloaf. Both quite impressed but the meatloaf was a tad superior. Nothing outside the box at all but very well-​executed. Next time I go I intend to try the lamb sausages because I’m curious about aby place that claims to have made it’s own mustard.
Tap selections were limited but well-​chosen and fresh. I appreciate the half-​pint offering but the price compared to the full-​pint seems a bit inflated.
Enjoyable service. Prompt, kind and effective.

During the height of the ice storm in Toronto we stumbled open The Abbott pub and quickly went in, eager for a reprieve from the cold. Everything about The Abbott is Classic English, from the dark and warm décor to the Guinness for breakfast that most of the patrons seem to enjoy. The food is amazing, and there are lots of interesting twists on classics, such as eggs Benedict with pulled pork and eggs served in a skillet, which make them taste sublime. I opted for a Caesar rather than a Guinness, and I was incredibly happy with my choice. The services was good, especially considering they were quite busy, being one of the few places open during the blackout. I will most definitely be back.

Another classic example of visiting more places than I can remember to review in a given week/​month/​year. I picked The Abbot Pub as the perfect midway meet up spot for Toronto and GTA Unilocalers early this year in February. It’s easily accessible by TTC for those reliant on public transit, and close enough to the 401 for those driving themselves to find it with relative ease.
It’s a quaint, little neighbourhood spot between Yonge/​Lawrence and Yonge/​York Mills, if walking, be sure to have your app open because it’s easy to walk right past it, but once inside you’ll find a bustling little pub that’s lined with booths and tables and classic wooden bar, the perfect spot to come celebrate a success or drown your sorrows.
The beer selection was fairly standard and I went with a Mill street Organic on my last visit, but on my recent visit I went for glasses of their house Cab-​Sauv which was pretty good.
My gripe with this place is that for a pub there is only ONE television in the entire place and it’s behind the bar and not easily viewable from the one entire side of the bar. Also, the place can get busy pretty quick so if you’re coming with a larger group call ahead as part of our group had to stand around our hightops while waiting for additional seating to open up
Would I come back? Yes sure
Do I recommend you visit? If you’re in the area it the best Pub for your buck
X-​factors? Apparently the wings were pretty awesome, I didn’t have them
Eatcrest Out!

Checked this place out on a weekday — and glad we did. Great ambience, service attentive but not annoyingly so. Good selection of beers on tap — will get more adventurous with those on future visits (yeah, I think I’ll come back.)
Food wise, just had an appetizer — the pâté with pistachio nuts, blueberry port coulis, and cognac. Simply awesome. Not much of a salt sprinkler, it could definitely use a light touch, so did the unthinkable and sprinkled some on. Even without it though, definitely a 5. I’m reluctant with my 5 ratings but I can’t honestly think of anything I didn’t like here. Can’t wait to come back!

Went in with high expectations because of the reviews, but the food was mediocre at best, and the service was poor. Waitress was rude, the place was understaffed and I won’t be coming back here.

Ambience is nice, very helpful and fast staff. Food is delicious, I had the abbot club sandwich. Nice flavour, anything off the grill is great. ⁴⁄₅.

On my third visit, I tempted fate and ordered something new; the meatloaf. Unfortunately, the meatloaf was a huge disappointment. It had the texture of cat food and was almost completely devoid of flavour (along with the gravy), except for the overpowering taste of vinegar. I’m an amateur cook, but my homemade meatloaf is superior in every way.
The potatoes were likewise bland. The prices for cocktails were ridiculous.

The Abbot Pub is the first pub I been to that has so many young kids (under 10 or younger!). This place has more kids than any of the McDonald I been to on a Saturday Night!
Meeting my Unilocal Drinking Buddy for a pre UYE/​dinner drink, the Abbot Pub has this friendly and welcoming vibe. I seated myself at one of the high tables at the back of the pub facing the bar. Bartender was quick in acknowledge me and got me a menu right away!
Draft Beer selections is OK, but not too extensive and so are the bottles.
Watching CP24 and waiting for my YDB to waltz in late as usual… but I felt right at home and comfy at The Abbot Pub. Maybe I forgot I am in a watering hole instead of a family restaurant with all these young familes around me?
There was a wait for the table by the time we ready to leave! I never seen Pub so busy at 6pm?!