[[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a cool pub, and a great location, Midtown Yonge and Eglinton.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]In the summer it has a nice small outdoor patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only reason I may not return is because I found some little barflies in my peas, and not the type you want to hang out with. I had the smaller fish and chips for $19. Fish is fine, not remarkable but was good. I was excited to eat the peas until I found a couple little friends that I did not appreciate on my plate. See the photos. read more

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With the recent snow, the Duke of Kent's Roehampton sidewalk had not been cleared by Wednesday afternoon when I stopped by. The duty manager and I discussed the matter; he said the sidewalk would be cleared later today as they had a new contractor. That is indeed the case. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I came back about 7:30 PM, the sidewalk was cleared to the bare pavement with big chunks of packed snow piled to each side.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] T H A N K. Y O U! to the Duke of Kent and the contractor. I am glad, and I am sure many others who live on Roehampton are appreciative. As a neighbour, I am grateful, and I wish the Duke of Kent a successful year - before we know it, their patio will be open!! read more

Duke of Kent - Duke of Kent - looking WEST - Roehampton snow removed; sidewalk cleared to pavement 28-01-2025 - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Here's what we ordered: * Shrimp Nasi Goreng (shrimp with stir fried veggies and rice) - $24.99 - 5.5/10 * Duke banquet burger (8oz burger with lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheese). - $24.99 - 7/10 The banquet burger was good, your typical juicy burger with fries on the side. The Nasi Goreng though was not my favorite. It felt pricy for what I got. The shrimp chips were also stale, and overall it was a bit bland for my taste. In the past I've come on a Tuesday for the fish tacos. Those are heavenly! Definitely recommend. Burgers are good and the Chicken curry also yummy. But the Nasi Goreng, was a little disappointing. Staff here are top notch and amazing at what they do. My server brought me a delicious cup of coffee and sugar and milk on the side. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also just love the atmosphere and overall vibe of this pub. It's like neighborhood spot to be![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Had dinner here on a Friday night, nice little pub, lots of displays showing various sports! Good to catch the game and have some drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was good, staff were pleasant and accommodating. The food portions were pretty good, my girlfriend had the Shrimp Nasi Goreng (shrimp with stir fried veggies and rice) and I had the Duke banquet burger (8oz burger with lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheese). The food taste was average (3.5/5), the burger was better than the Shrimp Nasi Goreng but I found the pricing to be higher than expected. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall the pub is clean and vibes were good, just found that the food is fairly pricey for what you get.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Duke of Kent - Shrimp Nasi Goreng - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy local pub.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The exterior looks like a cute London restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was friendly and responsive. Steak and chicken wings were delicious, and the beer was light and cool. I made a pitcher to share, but the amount was too small. read more

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Came here on Monday. A bunch of sketchy dudes were watching Raptors and then two of them challenged each other to a fight outside. They came back 5 minutes later looking sheepish. Also the bar smells like disinfectant. Only place to get a beer for less than $15 at Yonge and Eglinton. read more

Duke of Kent - Beer o clock - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came in with my sister for a light lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We choose this pub over the first one we had looked into nearby as the volume was lower. At first we weren't sure whether they were actually open since the neon Open sign wasn't lit, but there was a sandwich board on the corner so we figured it probably was...and I'm glad we were right! We wanted someplace cozy enough that we could have some private conversation, even though we're not beer drinkers. It wasn't too busy since the midday rush was over and we were able to get one of the 2 small window tables. The coffee station is situated there but it turned out to provide awesome comic relief (more on that later.) We didn't have to wait for anyone to seat us. It didn't take long for our server to come over and get us started. She was quite friendly and wait for it...WE WERE SERVED WATER WITHOUT HAVING TO ASK! Why the drama? For the last 6 months, every time I have been out to eat anywhere, it does not happen anymore. Big points there alone. We chose a couple of sides rather than 2 entrees since we just wanted nibbles rather than a full lunch. We got the crispy dry ribs and a full order of personal nachos. We stuck with the water since we love our coffee afterwards and might consider dessert. The ribs were quite nice, a little more cooked than I would do at home but then I know restaurants would rather I poison myself at home than have them to blame. The nachos were awesome! The worst part about them was the nachos themselves, not that there was any problem but compared to the quality of the toppings, they were average compared to stellar. The toppings included fresh guacamole, thick sour cream, the standard salsa (as average as the tacos), beans (the exact variety escapes me, the small, dark red ones), pickled jalapenos (nice heat and sour levels), tomatoes, and of course the usual cheese. There was so much topping, we ran out of nachos first. Seriously satisfied. We skipped dessert, but the choices looked nice...sticky toffee pudding; cheesecake; and chocolate cake. We just wanted our after meal coffee and since we were sat beside the service station, it wasn't long before someone came to it and started chatting with one of the patrons at the nearby booth beside the other window table. It seemed like they might already know each other, and soon the conversation rolled around to the server talking about how much effort it is serving more than one floor out of the same service station. Don't get me wrong, it was the most good natured venting I think I've ever heard. So much so that I found myself jumping in on the conversation to sympathize as he had mentioned that he had closed the night before and opened this morning. I agreed with him that yes, it sure is a lot more work to carry coffee and tea upstairs and downstairs for $3 instead of pouring a draft for $9, and we were all having a laugh. It was the kind of thing that is exactly why people go to their neighbourhood pub, or a bar like Cheers. The best part was when our own server came with our coffees, and without skipping a beat he laughed at himself and said, boy did I just royally put my foot in my mouth! If I lived in the area, I would want to be a regular here. As it is, whenever I visit my sister from now on, Duke of Kent is at the top of my list. read more

Duke of Kent - Lunch no booze - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A perfect spot for a post movie drink and snack. It's right across the street from the Eglinton and Yonge Cineplex. It has a very sweet patio, but we decided to sit inside. It was cozy with bench seating. All the staff were really kind. And I also found them funny and engaging. I had the mango Mocktail. Which was kind of weird but tasty. It was kind of like a fruity Cesar. And my friend had a glass of red wine that she found quite tasty. We shared some calamari. OK... I am a calamari snob, and these were cooked perfectly and seasoned beautifully. I also loved that. They included some battered and seasoned veggies as well. Specifically, red pepper and zucchini. I will definitely go back again. Particularly with such lovely servers. It is a nice pub in a central location. read more

Duke of Kent - Menu - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

discovered a few SOLID pubs in the yonge and eglinton area; usually avoid due to horrific construction and traffic... appears to be concluding i like they have HALF PINTS; good call!!! read more

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Cozy booths! Some foods like the fish & chips and pot pie are delish. Others like the salads and kids butter pasta are average. We had average service. Forgot to bring the ice cream that comes with kids meals. Cleared a dish I was still finishing. Average place. Given how many stronger options are nearby, this place isn't worth a look. read more

We were only here for a short time to wait for a table at PAI to be ready so we just had a few beers to pass the time. Our short wait time was made all the better with the excellent service our attendant gave. I was able to feel the warm welcome and accommodation extended to us. We were not able to sample any food, but the drinks are standard and you can expect to order whatever standard drink there is. Lastly, the place was very cozy and there are multiple screens to catch whatever show and sporting event there is playing. read more

I went here for trivia the hostess didn't know anything about the reservation. The tuna melt didn't have any cheese on it but the bread was so good. The chicken noodle soup had some funky smell to it so it wasn't appetizing. They trick you thinking it's $5 for 3 tacos where it's actually $5 each. The potato wedges were good so crispy, they were actually sweet potato fries. My friend ordered the chicken nachos, which lacked salsa & chicken.But definitely had your moneys worth on guacamole and sour cream. Our waiter gave excellent service! I didn't like the stink eye I got when I told the bar staff that the ladies washroom had no soap. I'd come back for trivia, the service & not the food. read more

Yes for drinks, no for food. I've been coming here for a decade now. It no longer looks like a classic English pub like it did before...the renovations (completed in the summer of 2019) look spiffy as hell. I'm loving all the booths. And the service is great! With that being said, the food as of Jan 2020 is crap. We ordered two brunch meals and one sandwich the other day and virtually nothing tasted good. There were mealy, green tomatoes in the sandwich. The ONLY delicious thing was the free banana bread! Duke, you've got fancy new looks, now you need some good grub to back it up. read more

Love the ambiance and service at this location, we came for a late night drink and had a great time watching a game and mingling with the folks nearby! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]They have the best atmosphere in the area[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the also have the promotion night right now for the main! Definitely worth to check out read more

If you are looking for Guinness and Kilkenny on TAP.... Look no further this is the place to be! They also offer PITCHERS which I have never seen offered anywhere else before. I got the personal size nachos on the side and they were actually pretty good! I wish I took a photo for reference. read more

Got there and was not served for more than 15 mins. Was not given water or utensils. Old perverts would stare at me while i ate my chicken wings and waiters were not welcoming and refused to give water. The atmosphere was rather unsettling and judgemental. read more

This place has wonderful ambience but absolutely awful food. Honestly, I have looked the other way time after time, but this situation is out of control. I can't understand how a place in such a prime location can get away with such horrible culinary standards. No offense to the chef(s) in question. My guess is you are at the mercy of management. Mismanagement- exploiting location in all the wrong ways . Not cool. Come on guys, we need to hold ourselves to higher standards, or this is going to go from really bad to much worse, read more

Pretty average bar at Yonge-Eg. I went to high school in the area and haven't seen much changes to this establishment. They serve your standard pub fare (curry, fried food, bar food etc.). I also noticed a 'Movie Meal,' which are discounted combination meals that you can enjoy before or after watching a movie across the street. Their drink menu is not extensive; you wouldn't be able to find drinks from all corners of the world, but there's enough choice. Also, it's not the life of the party on most nights. I have to commend the staff on great service though. The Duke is a great community pub if you just want to enjoy a super quiet night out. Good for: drinks, pub grub read more

Duke of Kent - 1/2 order of nachos and deep fried pickles - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Have some time to kill and a growling stomach, I decided to drop by Duke of Kent for a pre dinner drink which ended up to be a pre dinner snack too! For a Wednesday evening, this pub was surprisingly busy. The bar area was packed, so I ended up sitting at one of the tables at the back of the room. Duke of Kent is really single friendly has they have $4/$5/$6 little bites or appetizer which are portioned for individuals if no one going to share that $13 nachos with me! Decent selections of beer, nothing really fancy but one would have find something they enjoy. Mini Burger and Fries ($4) looks really cute. It tasted decently good a lot better than some other pub food I had. Services was friendly and prompt. I was served the moment I sat down and the server checked on me a few time making sure I was happy with everything... which I don't really expect in a pub! I definitely would come back to Duke of Kent for a drink! Too bad the weather is getting cold to enjoy their nice patio! read more

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Sheppard Pie Cute and cozy spot in midtown! Great options for patio seating with personal heaters. Love their Sheppard Pie - one of the best I ever had! read more

came here for a friends birthday and she had just broken up with her bf. Tim was really kind and turned her night around. Will def be back!

It was another beautiful day and we were on the hunt for a decent, uncovered patio. (It's actually pretty shocking how many patios cover up most of their seating with umbrellas and the like; if it's a sunny day, I want that sun hitting my face.) Anyway, we wound up at the Duke of Kent's cozy patio. Aside from sharing a tasty sangria, we also decided to sample three of the offerings from their Basket Bites menu: Deep-Fried Pepperoni, Popcorn Shrimp, and Curry Basket. I was especially intrigued by the Deep-Fried Pepperoni for obvious reasons. And impressively enough, it did not disappoint one bit. The flavorful, spicy pepperoni's been cut into discs and deep fried, which ensures that each bite packs a crunchiness that's nothing short of irresistible. The accompanying honey-mustard sauce was tasty, too. The Popcorn Shrimp was a little by-the-numbers in its execution, while the Curry Basket is pretty decent yet lacking in the bold flavors one might've anticipated. Still, the most excellent patio ensures that I'll be returning often. read more

I've been coming to this Pub for years. My first visit in months due to Covid so we decided to sit on a patio and surprisingly the Duke patio was nearly empty and on a hot summer day. We now know why. Very disappointing. Menu is very limited. Prices are very high. Food portions are very small and inadequate quality. Burger was under cooked. Fries are now served in a small cup and all of that for $20. Service was also very slow with a 25 minute wait for the burgers. On the positive a beautiful patio but even the beer expensive. read more

Old school Irish pub that was very busy on a Friday night. We sat upstairs where it wasn't as packed for drinks. The beer selection was not bad; they had the usual suspects and a small selection of craft beer. I didn't get a look at the menu, just there for a drink. There were many TVs with the Jays game on. Service was good. She was friendly and kept our glasses full. A cozy spot! read more

Back in the day, the Dukes were the pubs to go to for freshly poured pints and nice pub eats. But I'd like to give them the benefit of doubt. I'm not sure if I can be happy with the meal I had though. I asked for any specials, but none. Well I wasn't keen on fish N chips so I went with a burger and chips. It was meh. Now the chips were fresh from the fryer and crisp but you can tell they were frozen shoestrings from Gordon's Food Service along with the burger patty. While most patrons were there for drinks, I wanted lunch and decent pub fare. Okay, covid has been awful for the food service business but this was not a burger worth nearly $20. I'm sorry, but aside from dropping frozen potato strings into hot oil, grill a pre-made patty on the flattop, assemble a slice of tomato and a bit of lettuce with a smear of thousand island dressing on the bun, what exactly constituted cooking by the chef? I don't mind paying for a good handmade burger, but I could have had better at Harvey's, plus cheaper. Now in the past, I have eaten a good meal here. But I'm looking at covid being at fault here. I just hope that it's not part of a trend. I was disappointed and my server didn't provide any condiments aside from salt and pepper. [sigh] read more

I stopped here for lunch last Saturday as I was walking up Yonge towards Lawrence. This IS a nice place to hang out. It's a cozy and welcoming space that draws you in (as long as you open the outside pub door first). I ordered a pint and some fish and chips. I'm not the biggest fan of deep fried fish, but the batter was fresh and everything (including the chips) were very crisp and delicious, and with no greasy aftertaste. The coleslaw was also fresh. The service was also friendly, helpful and quick. read more

Another Dukes Pub. Yes it is a chain (although there isnt another one midtown as most are located downtown near the financial district)... but it doesn't matter when all you want to eat are some fish n chips, or "culturally inspired" pub food such as the Curry chicken karma masala rolls or the delicious Morrocan stew. Also enough drink choices for beer lovers (not me). I came here twice and on both occasions, service was decent. We asked them both times to please rush the order a bit, as we were trying to make it on time for our movie and they kindly complied. It's very packed here due to location. Close proximity to my favourite comedy club, Absolute, as well as the Cineplex. Not many other pubs around here either. Stay for dessert (I tried their apple crumble pie - pretty good crust), or walk down half a block to Sugar Mountain and fill up on some sweet goodies for your movie. The couch seats arent the cleanest looking nor are they comfy (all dented in). The very dim lighting makes it worse. Also all the tables are so jammed together making it a bit claustrophobic, and also the restaurant is filled with office workers nearby looking for a bite to eat. However they do have two levels and the upper level is better for breathing although same poor couch seats. Haven't sat at the bar stools so can't say. Recommendations: Fish n chips, Burgers, Camden poutine, and Chicken pot pie. Friend ordered the Sheppard pie and said it was good too although salty. read more

Duke of Kent - Chicken burger - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food: 3 stars Got the Benedict here off the brunch menu and it was your standard eggs Benedict with peameal bacon. Meal came with a side of potato pancakes and a small serving of fruit. Potato pancakes were very delicious and crispy! Peameal bacon was pretty yummy...well, it IS bacon but I thought it was better than most places I've had it at. The portions were kind of small and the Hollandaise sauce didn't really have any flavour. Ambiance: 3 stars Nice pub interior with mainly wooden accents and dark-coloured carpet floors. Like the decor but it seemed like they tried to cram too many tables into the place. We got a table by the window facing Eglinton on a platform area with a couple of stairs leading up to it. The table was really tiny and we were really close to the table next to us. The table next to us was actually partially blocking our way off the platform area. Fire hazard? Mixed feelings about the place. Service: 4 stars Our waitress was wonderful and friendly. What made her stand out to me was when I asked for hot water and she asked if I wanted hot or lukewarm warm water. Shows that she was being attentive. I can't remember all the times I've gotten boiling hot water when I asked for warm water. read more

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After a terrible experience trying to arrange a work outing for 15 people elsewhere that left us walking out after the first drink (Which I rarely ever do). We had only an hour before an enormous playoff baseball game and nowhere to go. I called the Duke of Kent having been there for a beer or 2 on previous occasions who told us they were very busy but would accommodate us no problem. We were given a table downstairs immediately even tho the place was already rammed. We were jammed in but every time a table cleared our waitress brought it over and gave us more room. It ended up being almost 20 of us and we received some of the best service I've had in a while. Separate checks was no problem, our waitress was fast, friendly and sociable without being annoying. I'm regretting I don't remember her name but she was blonde and was sporting a Josh Donaldson jersey (Bonus points). There was also another server who was running food and helping out and he was just as good with a funny sense of humour. We drank a lot and had appetizers. The sweet potato fries, meat balls, cheese sticks, and nachos were all great standard pub food but the real winner here was the service. The interior is very pub like and has a lot of character. It's not exactly shiny and new but who wants to go to a pub like that anyways? Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Duke of Kent - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Not fully fresh prepared foods for what I had. The fish and chips were ok. To be honest they tasted like the fish was prepared in advanced and double fried when ordered. Overly crispy on the outside is a sign of that. Sticky toffee pudding was recommended but tasted not fresh and a bit like flour. Not enough sauce. Probably good for a drink but not the best food for pub fare. read more

The only thing authentically British is the union jack on the wall. The food is nowhere close, Famous for Fish and Chips? they're skinny fries and the entire draft selection is domestic... not one British beer on tap.. Servers were great but those domestic beers were a little over priced for the dive bar I was in. Good for a few pints on your way. read more

After a long day of meetings, my team and I needed drinks. We headed to the closest intersection; Yonge and Eglinton. We found the Duke of Kent and decided to check it out. We were immediately seated in a booth. It was a loud Thursday night, games were on and people were chatting. We ordered the first round of drinks, the drinks came right away. The reason why the Duke of Kent gets 3 stars is because the food was very very average. My friend ordered fish and chips, which he said were good. I ordered the chicken fingers, pretty average - tastes like something out of a box. The apps we got were very meh. The popcorn shrimp was okay, the sweet potato fries were good and the Nacho Cheese sticks looked like a dog biscuit. I would only come here for drinks and it wouldn't be my first option. Keep Eating, Angela read more

A classic pub with good drinks but a fairly limited food menu. Service was quick and attentive. I would go back for drinks and casual hangouts. read more

Recently reluctantly went back (my friends live in the Eg-Yonge area and it's such a wasteland we end up here somehow all the time) and was again very disappointed in the food. Some chicken, potato and veg dinner that I thought might be a little better because it was the 'special' but no, not at all. It was really sendback-ably bad but I didn't (as usual) and regretted that after (as always). Go, if you must, for the beer, the nice faux-British-pub interior, and the service - but eat somewhere else, for the sake of your tastebuds and for all the great restaurants in this town that deserve your food dollar. As for me, I'm dragging my friends out their 'hood from now on. read more

Nothing special about this place. Although the appetizers were decent, it was very expensive (ie, $7 for a 4-bite shrimp popcorn). I would not come back to this place. read more

Duke of Kent - Popcorn shrimp is good. - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is great inside (patio) & out. The staff is wonderful & friendly, great selection of beers and you've gotta try their burgers! They had a vegan option for their shrimp spaghetti and it was delicious and herbal and very fresh. I'm gonna back here again :) read more

Went for football finals here and the place was bustling with football supporters. The draft beers are good enough to enjoy watching your sports. Waiters are fast in serving. Certainly will visit again. read more

I have lived here in Toronto for 3 months and passed this pub a few times at first. Then we ventured in when my old maw came over from Glasgow Scotland, & my wife's mum from Brazil (separately). I've genuinely lost count of how many times I've been in since, but it's from the sunny beer gardens catching the rays in fall at 4pm most days to the likes of the cold days now where we are so at home and on first name terms with the managers and most of the staff. This review is not just to boost them up, but this is genuinely for credit where credit is due. The girls serving at the bar and the tables are so happy, chatty and attentive to all needs. Even when I say my mum has hearing disabilities and we are kindly given a quiet zone through the back. Easy to catch the eye of our table hostess, and are never waiting long for our orders. I was dubious at first with the authentic British style pub look (which is why I took so long to enter) but it has an amazing, friendly, and on game days electric atmosphere. If fact there has been one occassion we passed to go to the pub up the road just for a change but it was so empty we returned and we were so glad we did. The food for tradition pub grub is the bees-knees, (4.9* 9.5/10 fandabidozi) fantastic, even the striploin steak which I normally wait for a steak house was amazing. Don't forget the sweet potato fries. Wow! I have had the burgers, steak, poutine, bacon caesar salad and their fish n chips. I loved them all, especially washed down with good pint of their West Coast Mill Street IPA. I can never seem to change it up. The drink and beer selection is extensive also. I am enjoying this place so much not only is it our local but we are now having a birthday function in the amazing upstairs room with their own bar I didn't even know existed until my last time in there, and now they are open for Xmas day it's looking good for that too. I don't always have the finances to eat or drink out at the moment but when I do, it's a 98% certainty it will be there at the D.O.K. Nialle, Kate and all the staff thanks for the endless hospitality you have always shown my family and I before we even spoke, and please thank all the girls too, you can't do it without them. Until the next time. Slanja/cheers. read more

Duke of Kent - Perfectly cooked striploin rare steak with me mam! - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I started drinking at this pub in high school. That was twenty years ago and I still go back every so often with a friend when I'm back in town. It's a nice pub, good atmosphere, large variety of drinks and good food. That being said I don't know if I would choose it as a place for a main meal, small tables and very crowded. Although I always get the wings with my pint. The wait staff are quick and always pleasant. There is a seating area upstairs but I really don't like being up there. Completely different atmosphere. Wish it was bigger but that can't be changed and the fact that it's crowded proves their doing something right. Cheers. read more