Big Wigs was recently sold. It is now called Big Break. The off-track betting is gone, and was…read morereplaced with bar box pool tables. The new owners have painted the place, replaced the badly worn out carpet, added a number of new tables, are replacing and updating the lighting, and will be getting new regular sized pool tables in a month or two. The kitchen has been extensively renovated, although the recent opening was probably a bit premature. They closed the kitchen temporarily to acquire and train the kitchen staff properly. The new owners are very keen, and have been doing a lot to upgrade the premises. The staff is attentive and very accommodating. Definitely worth a try.

I went to big wigs for my birthday with a few friends, and the bartended named Amanda who is the…read moreone with purple highlights was very rude calling me a pussy 3 times when I simply asked for a lime with my drink, she then proceeded to rip my girlfriends drink out of her hand pouring it on the ground when she accidentally walked outside with it for less then a minute. I will not be returning to this establishment nor will I suggest it to anyone in the future while this miserable woman works there

This is the best place to eat in Peterborough!! Great food and a great selection…read more However, on the nights they have deals the live music is way too Loud. It could be turned down a few notches to create a better atmosphere so it is easier to talk. Other than that this place is amazing and the staff are very friendly.

Today was our first visit to Riley's and we had a great experience! The music was playing nice and…read moreloud the way I like it. My mocktail was perfect and delicious. My hubby and I both ordered the steak sandwiches and were not disappointed. The steaks were cooked to perfection. We would have stayed for dessert but we were too full maybe next time. For those of you who have children: you'll be happy to know there's a kids menu. Based on today's experience, we will definitely be back. Plus today (Saturday Feb 14th) our metered parking was free!

Definitely not the classiest joint in town... or maybe it is...?…read more The tables are old(er) but the felt is still in relatively good shape. Some of the cues have cracked tips but if you look, you can usually find one worth playing with. Monday and Tuesdays they have $5 pool from 6pm to 11pm (although I think that's gone up to $6 recently)... either way, you can't complain about that. They have a fully stocked bar and will make tea and coffee on request for those of us who don't drink. They also have a half decent menu with food that's prepared downstairs at Texas Burger (yum). You're pretty much in view of a TV wherever you are and they have a large projection TV in the lounge area allowing you to sit, eat and watch the game. I'm not saying it doesn't happen but I've never seen a rowdy crowd here and although I've been to better halls, this place is okay for a fun night out.

It's got a variety of pool tables, all a bit dated, a couple of former coin-op tables that they use…read moreto charge by the hour, and a couple of snooker tables. Absolutely fine if you're looking for a place to play pool, but not sure how many dates would be super impressed here, though I'm not sure what the alternatives are in South Ajax are for higher end pool joints.

I live close to port and this is our go to place for casual food. Priced reasonably, portions more…read morethan generous, service good and friendly. Last time I was there $17 for 3 large bangers, mashed potatoes and an assortment of steamed fresh vegetables. Plus gravy. Come on. Excellent. They redid the outdoor patio last year and even though it's in a parking lot they did a nice job. Downside this location has been home to at least 2, maybe 3 failed restaurants before. John's came in and did a dust and clean repairs and paint. But you can't get away from the old restaurants. Oddly there is a second room that is large that used to have couple poor tables and a bunch of tables that only gets used for parties and occasional overflow for the main area. Washrooms for men is tiny and needs a makeover, so is the main area. Really dated decor. It's tough. Do you renovate and raise the prices to cover the costs or do try to keep costs down and keep the prices down? For this location it's starting to feel really worn. However the food is still great and we have even used it to cater a small party of 16 last year. I only took one star away because of the lack of any ambiance and the need of updates.

Truly a hidden gem in Port Perry. And I mean that both literally and figuratively. Castle John's is…read moretucked away in the back of a very small strip mall, you would never know it was there. To say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement to say the least. We walk in to find a very relaxed, comfortable environment, nothing fancy. Some booths, a nice bar, classic rock music playing, lots of TVs for sports and a friendly greeting upon our arrival. Great selection of beers and a big menu. We tried the burger (they put it together exactly the way I asked), the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich and an order of Buffalo Hot Wings. All were excellent and perfectly presented. The wings especially were great! Wings were huge, perfectly cooked, crispy, Buffalo hot sauce was spot on. At first glance, the pub looks small, but if you go towards the back of the restaurant, you'll see an open door to another section that has pool tables, more seating, a big screen TV and a cozy fireplace. So if you haven't tried Castle John's yet, it's time to check it out. Highly recommended!

If you like vintage bowling, this is up your alley…read more Park on the street, open the door and walk up the flight of stairs. Yeah - upstairs! Then step back in time. This is a no-frills experience, but it's reasonably priced, with amazing staff, and decent party package options. We rented a lane for about an hour, for a family gathering, with ages 4-74, and had a great time (even though several chairs were oddly sticky.) Our party package included pitchers of soft drinks, and surprisingly good pizza! You may bring your own fruit or veggie platter, since they don't offer veg options. Shoe rental is $3.00 and though the shoes are very worn, they did the job. Parish offers 5-pin bowling only, and you can choose cosmic or regular when you arrive. We didn't use the billiard or games room, but it's a cool option to extend your play day. We'd go back for a few more bowling games.

Great place for some family fun, Unfortunately it is temporarily closed due to the pandemic…read more Hopefully will be able to go back soon.

Came here to kill time before dinner and it was pretty empty except for one other party. The server…read morewas super nice and helpful and served our drinks and got us our table right away. The prices were not bad and it was the perf way to pass time.

Pool hall was nice. Burger was ok. Fries were tasty! Great place to hang out with family and…read morefriends. I would again.

I had a bartender named Amy. She was the most pleasant person I've ever met. Every time I come in…read moreshe knows my order and is just the most pleasant ever.

Services was poor, waitress couldn't get order right, was an order of wings (honey garlic) brought…read moreplain no sauce on wings and bbq on the side. Asked for dill dip came with ranch! Brought us two different menus with different prices and would only honour the more expensive one! Wings were over cooked, just super bad experience! Wouldn't recommend this place even to an enemy.

This is a nice place to come for a drink and some pool. Not your typical low life pool hall that…read moreyou went to years ago!

Really enjoy going to Michelle's. Not the usually scary pool hall feel. Food is good and staff are…read morealways friendly.

This review is only for the buffet, which I visited in July. This is one of the few casino buffets…read morecurrently running near-ish Toronto. It's decent, but not worth a big detour. They clear your plates quite fast. The spread is a bit small for hot dishes. Honey mustard chicken had a nice flavour but the chicken was thick so the flavour did not penetrate well & it was a bit dry. Roast beef was good: tender & tasty. The Yorkshire pudding was a bit soft.

The casino was clean and a majority of the slots were in service. They do have self-service soda…read moremachines. The ATM machine was out of service. I do like the "cool down area" that allows you to charge your cell phone.