We went to watch the amazing Cedric Newman, and let me tell you, the guy is HILARIOUS! He had us dying laughing the whole time. They should definitely book him again. And then, the food... oh man... it was great. First, the Donaleigh's Signature Burger, that burger was massive, juicy, and packed with flavor. It had a combination of the beef patty, crispy bacon, white cheddar, BBQ sauce, and onion crisps on a toasted sesame brioche bun. It was absolute magic. As for the sides (which you can pick either salad, fries, or soup of the day). I had fries, it was good, nothing special. Then, do not even get me started on the Chicken Club. My partner got it but I had a bite, it was like a party in my mouth. The Naan bread was soft and warm, and the filling was amazing: chicken, bacon, boiled egg, basil aioli... it was all so good. For his side dish, he got garden salad, which tasted fresh ( I got a bite of that too lol). I shared my fries ;-) Moving on, the service was great. Our server was super friendly and attentive, checking in on us regularly to make sure everything was okay. And the best part? Parking was a breeze! In Downtown Barrie. Free parking after 5pm (we parked at 9 Simcoe Street), just a 3-minute walk from the pub. Donaleigh's Irish Public House is killing it with their live events! They have got Genevieve Cyr and Nate Douglas performing soon, and The Rob Watts Band is taking the stage too. But honestly comedy shows are a must. We need more,especially since there is no YUK YUK comedy in Barrie. Hopefully, they will keep bringing in more comedians to make it a regular thing. read more

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Excellent bar in downtown Barrie. They have very interesting IPAs and the food offerred is also decent. It has a pretty huge seating space inside and patron can chill in patio during the summers right by Dunlop Dt. Bonus. Donaleighs hostinteresting trivia nights so that adds to the awesomeness of the place. read more

The beers and service was fantastic in this very bustling, slightly dingy local spot. I suspect we did not order the right things from the menu: I had the steak frites, which tasted like what I could expect from a cafeteria. My hubby had the fish and chips, which he said were okay, but not anything he would order again. However, I noted a number of locals demolishing heaps of their deep fried mac and cheese bites, wings, and various hand-helds, so perhaps follow the regulars when you order, lol. The Guinness gravy was good. read more

Donaleighs Irish Public House - Very mediocre steak frites. The Guinness gravy (an extra side order) was the best thing on this plate. - Pubs Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

Ih my goodness! There phyllis wrapped brie and berry compote with walnuts just melts in your mouth! Presentation is spot on!! Loved the garlic bread that came with it and the baileys cheesecake! Sooo yummy!! Value for money and absolutely delicious read more

Donaleighs Irish Public House - Brie baked in phyllo pastry - Pubs Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

I usually come here after I make a snowboarding trip at moonstone and want a bite to eat and drinks after boarding! Food- decently priced food and amazing fish and chips portions. Highly recommend their cheese dip and their fish and chips if you're really hungry. Drinks- decent selection of beer on tap. You can't really go wrong! Environment- on the weekends (not sure about weekdays) they play live music featuring different performers every time I go. I highly recommend coming, listening and watching. Also, if you wanna catch a game here, it's a great environment to! read more

Donaleighs Irish Public House - Pubs Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

Incredible food, great atmosphere and live music every weekend. Nevermind the STAFF. The best group of hosts, servers, bartenders and management. The kitchen is consistent and the food is delicious. Great portions & large selection of beer. 12/10 recommend read more

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Awesome food and service. Quick to accommodate a party for me at the last minute. Definitely recommend this place. Also has some great entertainment if you like live music on the weekends. read more

I felt like having supper at a pub tonight so walked along Dunlop Street E. There are about five pubs on this stretch of the street and Donaleighs caught my eye. When I walked in, the pub was packed. There weren't many free tables but I managed to get one. Yay! I ordered Hot Buffalo wings. They were okay ... not "crispy" as described, the batter was kind of mushy. The sauce was the usual hot sauce. What made the wing better was the buttermilk dill dip ... it was good. The draught selection is kind of bland ... the usual big brewery beers. Too bad since they have a craft brewery (Flying Monkeys) a block away. They did have my fav, Keith's, though. The vibe in the pub was happenin'. My server said the pub opened in June and has been pretty well packed since its opening. St. Paddy's Day celebrations should be jammed. I'd go back. read more

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Always good service, best sweet potato fries in Barrie !! Dill sauce is amazing too!!

Too loud Low quality grub Server was sweet Definitely small town ontario Shite Won't be back read more

Service : excellent Sheppard pie , Guinness version : amazing Caesar Salad : From Scratch : amazing A nice find in Barrie read more

Donaleighs Irish Public House - Amazing new space next door added to old venue, definitely Barries coolest spot . - Pubs Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

Great meal. Second time here while in Barrie for the day. The food was quite good and our server was very friendly and chatty. I had the steak sandwich with Brie and onions while my girlfriend had the fish n chips. Prices reasonable too. My only complaint was that the gravy was good, but kinda salty. read more

Donaleighs Irish Public House - Steak and Brie sandwich. - Pubs Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

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Let me start off by saying, yes their nachos were amazing! I had a bad experience (elsewhere) with bar made kettle cooked chips and haven't really tried them since. I broke the 'rules' this weekend and sampled their nachos and hooooooooly smokes were they tasty. One plate of these bad boys could easily feed two people. I had the fish n chips with Guinness gravy. The fries and gravy were where it's at! I thought they tasted so good. The tartar sauce and coleslaw were appetizing as well. The only problem was the batter. I thought the fish was good (be mindful of bones) but the batter could've used some improvement. A bit too thick in my opinion, leaving the outside crunchy but the inside still mushy. Instead of sending it back, I just picked the fish out and ate it with a few flakes of the crunchy coating. It's safe to say I like a light beer batter as these heavy ones tend to stay a bit gooey on the inside. My cousin had the chicken pot pie and thought it was scrumptious. It was served with the innards(gravy/chicken/veggies) on a plate and had the pastry on top. They also made a cute shamrock out of the pastry which I thought was a nice touch and very unique to Donaleighs. Another guest I was with had their Mulligatawny soup special and said that was really, really good. I'd go back for some drinks and sample other items off their menu but I will avoid their fish and chips. The flavour was great and the parts that were crispy were awesome, just the uncooked batter is a deal breaker for me. read more

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A great meal with generous portions at very reasonable prices. They have a reasonable selection of beer on tap. The Guinness battered haddock had great taste. There was lots of batter, lots of fish and the homemade tartar sauce adds a nice zing. The shepherds pie had some great artwork with the mashed on top. The meat filling was rich and tender, pipping hot to boot. There are many other items on the menu that sound appealing, and based on how 'yummy' our food was this night, we would definitely return. read more

We spent a day in Barrie after picking up our daughter at Camp Ooch. We walked the lake front and wandered into the dining district of the downtown to find somewhere for lunch. The patio of Donaleighs was full but not jammed in a sunny, breezy Friday afternoon and we were able to sit outside on the charming patio. Ambiance was great, service was friendly and helpful with beer recommendations. I recommend the 3 speed lager from local Amsterdam brewery. Salt and Pepper wings were so good we had to order another pound and the Cobb salad was SO full of bacon and egg and chicken I couldn't finish it! Even better we had a lovely chat with some Barrie locals at then next table. The whole vibe was laid back, friendly and easy. Definitely recommend. read more

Donaleigh's is great !! Good food, fun place, a great variety of flavours to choose from, and is constantly changing and keeping up with the trends. Service is good, lots of tables, large selection, and on a Friday or Saturday night - tons of fun. Often live music. Don't miss out ! read more

Quiet night and great service. Ordered the Shepard pie and onion soup. More than enough to eat. Sat at the bar and enjoyed the evening. read more

Donaleighs Irish Public House - Pubs Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

First off the service was crap. We asked to sit at a vacant table on the patio and immediately were greeted with grief. Its not like 2 big guys could fit at a table for 2 given the fact that their tables are small as to accommodate as many seats as possible on the patio. When we finally did get to sit on the patio we were greeted by our server who didn't seem to happy we were there. It took a while for her to be nice to us but that statement I just made makes no sense. A server should be hospitable from the moment they greet you through to the end. The problem is, most servers believe that showing up for a shift is more then enough and then not giving a crap about the customer is ok because eitherway they are expecting you to pay their rent. Let's move on to the food. Ordered the burger. It was small and mediocre in taste. Wasn't impressed at all. Not sure how this place gets positive reviews unless they are writing it themselves because the food and service is atrocious. I can't believe I have to give them at least 1 star to write this review read more

My wife and I randomly ended up here last week for dinner, with the intention of sharing an app, and having a drink. We were talked into the nacho's, and they did not disappoint! The atmosphere and service was great, too. read more

This place is great! Enjoyed the decor inside, staff was awesome, attentive and friendly. More than adequate beer list with great selections. Food was amazing, very generous portions. We had poutene (sp?) Chicken & Leek pot pie & Mac n cheese! All so delicious! Prices were adequate for the amount of food and quality of service! Great visit and great memory on our trip to Barrie! Thank you! read more

I've been here numerous times, most recently on a Friday night in November which happened to be my birthday. The boyfriend and I got there around 6:30 and it was packed. We were told there were 4 couples ahead of us, and since 4 didn't seem like a lot, we decided to wait. It took over an hour before we got a table, and although we were told we could wait at the bar, there was absolutely no room. We ended up being stuck at the door the entire time, along with a lot of other people who had also decided to wait for a table. It was extremely uncomfortable, and there was no comfortable room to wait. My favourite thing about this place is their Signature Burger. The whiskey sauce on it is fantastic. I've ordered it every time I've been here and have always been satisfied. The fries are good too, nothing outstandingly spectacular, but good enough that I crave them every once and a while. I also think the bar areas are beautiful, and the whole place has a very nice and cozy ambiance. I always have a good time here. The service has never been memorable, but at least I haven't had a bad experience. My only complaint aside from the overcrowding and seemingly chaotic wait-list for the tables is the inconsistencies of the drinks. They always seem to be served differently. Usually when I get baileys & coffee here it has whipped cream and a cherry on top. I ordered this on my birthday and it didn't have the whipped cream or cherry. This has happened a few times here, although it isn't a big deal. Perhaps the bartenders were just too busy or lazy to do it, I don't know, but I did miss the whipped cream! Overall highly recommended! I'll keep coming back. read more

I tried the Angus burger and hand-cut fries here. The burger was good. The flavour was great - beefy and properly seasoned. The cooking of the patty was a tad too over well done for my liking. I wish we Canadians could get past this obsession with dried out hamburgers. They don't need to be cooked that long! The hand-cut fries were okay. Not particularly memorable. I requested a spicy mayo to liven up these average spuds, but they didn't have any. It's not that hard, people, mix up some hot sauce with mayo if you're too cheap to buy chipotle mayo or something similar. Geez Louise. It's a decent place, but I probably won't be rushing back unless I run out of places to try in Barrie. read more

This place is a great Irish pub with good pub food. They have all the UK beer and ciders you would expect and they also have some local craft. I always have a Mad Tom IPA here. The Irish Nachos are worth murdering a human just to have a taste. It's more than enough for two people. They also have live music here on weekends with some pretty big acts from time to time. This is the best venue in Barrie for live music. Cheers. read more

Donaleighs Irish Public House - Irish Nachos with a delicious Mad Tom IPA from Muskoka Brewery. - Pubs Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

Decent Irish pub for dinner/a night out. If youre coming for food, you need to try the deep fried mac and cheese! The spinach dip is also very good and it comes with baked chips and garlic bread. This is located in downtown Barrie and there is free street parking after 5 pm. I would return for the mac and cheese for sure! read more

Best nachos in town! Docked a star because most of the tables are bar tops, and I find them a pain in the arse to sit at. Great patio in the warmer months, and I love that they've gotten rid of straws. read more

This place had a packed patio on a Sunday night, which we took to be a good sign. The service seemed slow, but it might have just felt like it because we were hungry. My grilled fish tacos with mango salsa exceeded my expectations - the spice rub on the haddock was awesome! My only complaint is that the balsamic vinaigrette was more like balsamic flavoured sugary water. read more

Food was very good and service was excellent thanks to Marjorie.Marjorie is a fine young lady, I would say a mensch as I discovered just by speaking with Her, a reason to return,She gets it and hopefully Donaleighs can see what is obvious.Smart and can think for herself, 5 stars for Marjorie and Donaleighs today. read more

We had nachos and wings, which were fantastic. The best thing about this place was the atmosphere. Went Friday night, they had a great live band that played lots of Mumford, Alan Doyle, Of Monsters and Men, and lots of other sing along hits. Crowd was happy, and the beer selection is decent - you can get trendy craft beer or traditional stuff. read more

We had a good lunch on a Sunday. They have a brunch menu in addition to the regular menu. The onion soup was very tasty, lots of cheese. The fish & chips are a very large portion, good fish but the batter a bit heavy. The steak and brie sandwich was good, with a generous side cesar (extra cost in lieu of regular items). Good service - they were quite busy but they did not rush us in any way at all. read more

why is this place so busy. Service sucks and food is just okay! I guess there is nothing else in Downtown Barrie? Really? they can keep their patio, where you have to wait in line for? Don't go to the back its worse service Wont be going back there ever! read more

Wow where to start . Ordered nachos and I was given a plate of soggy "homemade" potato chips, I wasn't expecting that .Absolutely terrible. Got a burger , it was dry, under seasoned and plain. Very disappointed , won't be returning anytime soon. read more

The food is always amazing, and service is usually good. But the last couple of times we went the girls working the front/inside were extremely rude. Probably shouldn't be working with people or in a restaurant if you don't like people. read more

Best service of all the pubs in Barrie. Love this place!

Tried this place with the family. Great food. The Nachos are great. Had ours with pulled pork added. Great service and atmosphere.

Every time we have been here the food it's been superb. Love the beer selection and ambience. Great place to come for a quick pint or a great dinner. read more

Yes, the place is busy, and yes, you'll have to wait for a while, but every meal I've had here has been great. Order the nachos with extra jalapenos. Oh, and their bread pudding is to die for! read more

Tried the fish & chips and grilled cheese sandwich here. Would have both again. Have a good selection of food for non meat-eaters but would love to see a veggie pot pie or a veggie burger on the menu. Only disappointment for me is the dessert menu - they need to add a sticky toffee pudding! Molten chocolate cake was dry but bread pudding was quite nice. Place can get packed especially on the weekend when they have live music. My sister had her wedding here (in the back room) and the venue & staff were great! read more

The food I find delicious. The staff I find catty and annoying. I mean, if I was in my thirties wearing a kilt waiting tables, I'd be a little upset and impatient too. So just keep that in mind when visiting. Otherwise, great spot. read more

Every time I have visited, the service has been exceptional and very friendly. The food is always very well done and they have a substantial amount of different beers on tap. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't been read more

It was great, had a poutine with the Guinness gravy it was amazing. Very solid pub food, the service was a little too relaxed but still a good experience read more