Nice Irish pub on a quiet side street in the financial area downtown is a great spot to drop in for…read morea pint with plenty of room and well staffed. We were here for a networking event put on by Green Drinks Toronto which is an association dedicated to environmental start-ups and businesses. The party was rolling when we got there and kept getting louder and louder due to the exuberant crowd there. The loud talking easily drowned out any background music and made for quite a lively party. Great bar would be perfect for any occasion !

Excellent downtown Toronto Irish pub with friendly bar staff, late night bites and reasonable drink…read moreprices

This was my second visit and like the first time the staff were super nice and the atmosphere had…read morethat cozy Irish vibe. As for the food... it's decent but nothing particularly special but the overall experience more than makes up for it.

Super fun spot for guinness and live music. We came here after dinner and had a couples drinks…read morewhile listening to the live band play some awesome covers. Spacious, tons of seating and standing room. Super lively and energetic atmosphere all around. A little pricy for a couple drinks but definitely a good experience. @azfitfoodfun

We love to share an appetizer, main and dessert. The chicken soup was hearty, the chicken schnitzel…read morewas cooked well with a side of curry poutine that was our fave, and a delicious Belgian waffle for dessert. The food was great and our server Destiny was awesome, she gave the best recommendations!

I loved this quaint, cozy little pub. The poutine was excellent, and they have one of my all time…read morefavorite beers--try the Paulaner Weissbier Hefe Weiss.

The best place to grab a satisfying comfort meal before a show!…read more We love the menu and actually find the service getting better and better. Realising that most ppl are crunched for time before a show, the orders fine out quickly and bills settled promptly. I recommend the steak and mushroom pie!

(Dined 09/06/2025 SA @ 4:30pm and 09/07/2025 SU @ 4:00pm): Named after an area in London, I saw no…read moreactual elephants nor castles! I walked past Elephant & Castle Pub And Restaurant several times and finally had to enter! I loved pub life, so I was excited about what I would find. A small Canadian restaurant chain founded in 1977, it had locations in Canada and the U.S. that offered the charm of a British pub complete with traditional food, beers, and of course a perfect place to catch football matches. Did I feel like a king of the castle who rode in on an elephant in search of a pint and some chips!? PURCHASE Elephant & Castle EC Blonde Golden Ale Beer 5.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00CAD HH): Golden amber color, grainy malty aroma, low body, malty sweet watery flavor, clean smooth finish, and malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=XeWE9dQy_Q07ZIiZFL4FmA Traditional Poutine ($12.00CAD): This simple dish of crispy seasoned fries topped with creamy hot beef gravy, and multiple pieces of chewy squeaky cheese was on point. If the cheese wasn't squeaky, it wasn't true poutine in my opinion. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=3iBj9sJUk2NoqIBodScWEg Elephant & Castle EC Red Amber Red Ale Beer 5.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00CAD HH): Light red color, earthy malty aroma, low body, grainy malty sweet flavor, clean smooth finish, and malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=e0kTBEOlLiorGYKtC6CqOA Carlsberg Group Carlsberg Pilsner Beer 20floz Draft ($10.25CAD): Bright amber color, malty sweet aroma, low body, light malty sweet watery flavor, clean smooth finish, and light malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=312oSdC-qUbOMJUMbNxrPA House Chardonnay White Wine 6floz Pour ($6.00CAD HH): Light golden yellow color, citrusy green apple tropical aroma, light body, buttery citrusy green apple flavor, crisp finish, buttery citrusy green apple aftertaste, and medium astringency. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=9dEFuv8evc9E336A-pWVRA Fish & Chips ($20.00CAD): A large piece of crispy succulent haddock fish on a bed of crispy seasoned spud sticks and a scoop of extra peppery coleslaw, I had a cheerio of a time eating this meal! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=9b93MPTus2QUK2B9en0rfg House Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine 6floz Pour ($6.00CAD HH): Ruby red color, barrel berries jammy aroma, medium body, berries earthy jammy flavor, drying finish, berries earthy jammy sweet aftertaste, and medium astringency. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=7zKWRWw2dsW3RJqxYl3CrA SERVICE Each time, I was kindly greeted by a young hostess who pointed me towards both the front https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=QjNpJPi5tWE_ncAFdG6BiQ and back bar areas for open seating (I chose the front), which then I was greeted by one of the female bartenders who gave me menus and a glass of water. Once I ordered, my drinks arrived immediately while the food was no more than ten minutes. The place was busy, so it was all about getting the orders out as quickly as possible. I got what I needed, so all was good - cheers! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I was constantly in the area all day throughout the entire 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, so I simply walked. Otherwise, there were spots along the many main and surrounding streets, some nearby structures, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE An elongated layout with two large bars, a ton of chairs/tables, and sidewalk seating, it felt cramped yet roomy enough to move around. It had every bit a feeling of an British pub from decorations https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=NwkHpwrwvrwBIk6wXsodRA to accented touches. Very good natural lighting came through the front door and many windows while electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were many TVs throughout while music quietly played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=e8XcV8l3CKkOhO1Y2D13_g ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had a great time at Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant, and I would definitely return especially for their happy hour! The food, prices, service, and atmosphere all hit the right feels for me. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $73.50CAD BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

I came here recently and while the ambience and seating arrangement were really nice the overall…read moreexperience was a bit of a letdown. My group and I were excited to try several of the cocktails on the menu, but unfortunately, a lot of them were sold out! It was a let down, considering we camefor drinks. The cocktails that were available were about $20 each, which felt a little steep considering the limited selection. We ended up leaving to find another spot. On the bright side, our waiter was friendly This place has potential, but I hope they work out the supply issues, especially at this price point.

My friends and I bought tickets months ago for Belfast Love's Halloween event, excited to celebrate…read moretogether. Then, just two days before Halloween, we suddenly received refunds and were told that they couldn't guarantee entry anymore because of the Blue Jays game. I understand things happen, but canceling right before a major event -- one people plan and buy tickets for well in advance -- is really disappointing and unfair. Now our entire group is stuck without plans since most other Halloween events are sold out or too expensive last-minute. We chose Belfast Love because it seemed organized and fun, but this whole situation feels really poorly handled. If you're going to sell tickets for an event, you should honor them -- not cancel on people days before. Definitely left a bad taste and made us hesitant to book anything here again

Located on King Street in the theatre district, this is a place that has a vibe of typical chain…read morerestaurant but I'm not sure if there are any other locations. We came around 5 pm and chose to just get shareable items before our show. Menu is burgers, salad, pasta, steak and seafood etc., most with lobster in the food description. Service is very good. When we arrived we were offered a complimentary glass of Chardonnay and during dinner we were check in on at least 3 times with once being the manager of the evening. What was ordered: Chicken sliders - 3 to an order; just okay, nothing spectacular LBB nachos - drizzled with lobster cheese sauce but no actual pieces of lobster; nacho chips seem old Lobster Mac and Cheese ($36.00) - you can taste bits of lobster in the dish but flavor wise was nothing amazing. The service made this place a 4, otherwise based on food alone? I would have ranked a 3.

After hearing so much about this restaurant, I was looking forward to experiencing their Sunday…read moreall-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink brunch. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. One thing worth noting is that if you're provided with a menu, not everything listed is available as part of the buffet. Certain seafood dishes and desserts are reserved for à la carte service, which wasn't immediately obvious. The experience started a little inconsistently. Some tables received a welcome drink while others did not, and there didn't appear to be any explanation for the difference. The atmosphere also wasn't quite what I expected. It often felt as though the dining room was geared more toward content creation than enjoying a leisurely meal. Buffet lines became quite long at times as some guests paused to set up ring lights and film multiple shots before moving on. Throughout the afternoon, ring lights remained in use at several tables, and a few groups could be heard repeating their toasts to capture the perfect video. While I understand that's part of the social media culture today, it did take away from what could have been a more relaxed dining experience. As for the food, it was enjoyable but ultimately didn't stand out. Given the restaurant's reputation, I had expected a bit more in terms of quality and freshness. Toronto has no shortage of excellent sushi restaurants, many of which offer a stronger culinary experience in a more relaxed setting. One interaction with the manager also left me a little puzzled. While checking in with our table, he seemed surprised to learn that we were locals, mentioning that most guests he speaks with are visiting from out of town. Considering the restaurant's location beside one of the city's major theatres in the Entertainment District, I wasn't sure why that was unexpected. He then shared that he never leaves the city for anything, which made for an unusual conversation and didn't feel especially relevant to our dining experience. Overall, I can understand why the restaurant appeals to those looking for a lively, social media-friendly outing. For me, however, the focus seemed to lean more toward the atmosphere than the food itself. While I'm glad I gave it a try, I don't think it would be my first choice the next time I'm looking for a sushi buffet

Very easy to come in and grab a quick drink from the bar or stay for bites and watching sports…read more Great vibe and location and I can definitely see myself stopping by for another drink when I'm in town. We didn't get any of the food, but it smelled great and I'll have to give it a try next time I'm around.

We came here around 3 pm on a Wednesday and it was super quiet. We just needed a place to sit down…read more B ordered a beer. Prices are the same everywhere and they don't have any special beer. They do have fast free wifi so that is good and on top AC. Service was ok. There were times where the server can't be found but that was probably because it was a slow day when we showed up. Also she was the only server working too. Nothing too special for a chain pub. We did like the location.

Great pub to watch some footy! Lots of room and seating in cozy area upstairs. I was there early…read moreso had something from the breakfast menu. Can't go wrong with bacon and egg butty & some tea. Service was great! Always welcoming and friendly. Try the Sunday roast if you get a chance.

Good pub food in an old Victorian house. Tried the avocado toast and fish n chips with gravy on the…read moreside. All yummy!!