Very quick service and great drinks specials. I really enjoyed the crowd and live music. Also they…read morehad a lot of things available like gaming machines and a large dance floor. They have a lot of events, daily specials and live bands there. I always see a lot of people enjoying themselves. I'd highly recommend I also heard they have a great seafood boil too

We went here for the crab boil and I think for 30 bucks pretty good bang for your buck…read more We also ordered a couple of appies. The calamari and the roasted broccoli. Atmosphere was a typical pub ambiance. Really not remarkable. I liked though that the music wasn't blaring and I could have a conversation. Server was friendly and helpful. Food was quick to come out. We both loved the calamari. They were thick pieces that were well seasoned. Definately need to order this again. Broccoli was perhaps a bit underdone, but flavour was good. When the crab came out it looked a little skimpy in terms of potatoes and the other shellfish. However with the appies we were filled up well. Crab was tasty and well boiled. Potatoes were okay and the few mussels and clanms on the bottom. I would come back here for that still. All in all a good meal.

The owner Dave is amazing we go here and the otter by our place. It's a pub had vlts and dark but…read morethe staff are amazing and good food. Bathrooms clean.

One of my friends suggested to go there for beer and wings!…read moreThe place is ok and has the usual bar atmosphere! Can't really comment about the beer since it's the same anywhere you go! :) The food was not bad but nothing special! The pretzel wasn't the best! Customer service was a bit slow! Overall it's an OK place but definitely not my first choice to go! I'll give it a shot again another time to see if I experience anything different!

We wanted to check out The Druid, since it reopened downtown…read more It was OK I am not sure what to say about it. Maybe I am a bit disappointed because when they were on their original location I have many good memories about it. To start off, I expected a more Irish/Celtic feel to the place. It was fairly sterile and not comfortable. Definitely not a pub to sit down and relax in. In no way does it show Celtic charm at all. Server was okay but the service was spotty. Menu was basic with not too much that showed interest. We decided on the Patrick's Platter which contained Boxy bites, beer cheese dip, garlic pizza bread and wings. We also went with a game day burger. For 44 bucks the platter was sad. The only thing that I would order again are the Boxy bites which contained breaded and fried sauerkraut and corn beef. These were tasty. Everything else was forgettable, and maybe rubbed us the wrong way for the price. The burger was okay, but didn't contain fries or anything and that was a huge hunk of lettuce that was hard to chew through. I would not choose this place to come back to, unless we were meeting friends.

Ah, The Druid. Sometimes I love it. When you get a good server, a good drink special, and a…read moredelicious plate of potato nachos to share with friends, it's awesome. Sometimes I don't love it, with apathetic, snotty servers, or NO service (I suspect they hire all staff based on their looks) and greasy or boring eats. Most of the time it's just a little over average. Better than a three, but not quite a four. At least they change the menu occasionally. I can recommend some of their staples--the potato nachos, Irish Breakfast and Bangers and Mash. The signature dishes stay because they really are fantastic. Not sure I can really recommend the monthly lobster special. It's well organized, clean and the lobster is mouth-watering, but the sides are incredibly pedestrian. This means store bought bun, bagged frozen steam table veggies, and over-seasoned cold potatoes. Today, my husband had the Irish Breakfast, which he always enjoys. My friend and I had the Lobster Mac and Cheese. It was a little bland, and not very special. Unfortunately, I can say that for a lot of the items on the menu. I should have had the Bangers and Mash.

We came here for a night out and expected to hear 70s music but it was not quite what we were…read moreexpecting. Still, it was great that we were able to reserve a spot and have a wonderful place to sit. The club is quite nice and the staff are very friendly. Drinks are what you would pay anywhere else, but I was expecting to have a bit more variety considering the high-end nature of the club. I'll go back - maybe try 80s night and see if the music is better!

Came here with a group of friends for some Saturday night fun. Being as old as we were we arrived…read morewell before 11 so there was no cover charge. I immediately noticed the gothic Victorian decor and was awed by what the young folk now have to choose from when going out for a night of hoopla. The waitress recommended a gin cocktail called the bees knees and it tasted like a sweet glass of mead. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend trying one out for yourself. The dance floor was small but large enough for what this joint can hold. From what I can remember the DJ was quite good and everyone on the dance floor was completely inthralled by his mix.

I'm surprised I'd never been to the Cask & Barrel before this week. It is a great place to grab an…read moreafter work drink and a bite to eat. Service is friendly and fast and the space is lively without being overwhelming. Their food menu isn't the best if you have dietary limitations but there are still a couple vegetarian and gluten-friendly options. I had their caprese salad which was served deconstructed with microgreens and 2 different types of tomatoes. You can never go wrong with bocconcini cheese! As for drinks, they have some great happy hour specials and the house red wine was surprisingly drinkable. They also have an extensive cocktail list with their twists on the classics and a formidable whisky collection.

Embarrassed that it took me so long to get back into this place! Allan G and I came once a few…read moreyears ago to meet a friend for drinks, but I hadn't done much hanging out since. Went last Saturday to catch a friend's band play, and I'm so happy I did! It was a gorgeous day-- perfect for a patio sit, and lots of folks were all there for the same purpose, so it was super relaxed and chill. Our server, Mandy, was unrufflable and funny. The perfect server. The manager, David, is really great. Friendly and super welcoming, considering I'd only been once before. I noticed that he was attempting to change out the sandwich board for the band, so asked if I could help (ex art major, with a lot of typography experience). He was happy to let me. So that was fun. :) I had a couple beers and the Italian sausage flatbread pizza. OMG! SO good! And the prices were perfectly respectable. Definitely planning to make this place a regular stop on my relaxing/drinking/socializing rounds now.

Newcastle is a relaxed, casual neighbourhood pub. The service is friendly and the pub is spacious…read more They have a decent patio in front of the pub in the summers. The menu has a lot of interesting items, and there are some good happy hour specials. On this visit, I ordered the Korean Krunch chicken sandwich. It was flavourful- the sauce, kimchi, marinated cucumbers and bacon jam complimented one another.

Great food (soup du jour + salad), steak sandwich and great, friendly service…read more The interior is cold/sterile suburban grey/taupe hell, with a few TVs and a couple of pics. Maybe they'll make it look like a pub in the future? I do recommend though!

Legacy post from 2019…read more I came to O'Byrnes quite a while back. Overall, I enjoy the atmosphere but the food was just okay, so I'd give them 6.5/10

Stopped here on the Urban Pedal Tours (pedal bike tour). Sat on their very nice patio and had some…read moredrinks. Got the Vizzy bucket - 4 Vizzy Hard Seltzers which was nice it came in a bucket of ice so it stayed cold. Staff were very kind to our large group and service was good.

Best chill-out ambience in the city. Staff here are cool and on point. 3 levels here and each…read moredistinct.

One of my favourites on Whyte, since the music is so eclectic and the people watching so much fun…read more But at the same time, it has a nice relaxed vibe. Finally got to try out the Wooftop Patio last night. Was amazed at how warm and cozy it is, even when it's -14 outside. Had a couple Blondes, which went down smooth. They were having a Jaegermeister demo while we were there, but I am not fond of cough syrup, even when I'm sick, so I eschewed the freebies. Bonus points for hearing "Golden Brown" by The Stranglers and "Reptile" by The Church on the same night. I was in heaven.