This place, sister establishment to the Queen and Beaver, shares many of the latter's great properties. Friendly efficient staff, comfortable quirky interior, groups of happy friends and family customers. For all its similarities it has a unique identity, and I can imagine being s patron of both without finding myself bored or wondering where I was. This morning's Eggs Benny ( the winner of a struggle with the omelet du jour which was bacon and cheddar) was presented perfectly and beautifully. Wonderful wood smoke flavours in the background. I'm thinking though that the Q&B's Eggs Benny wins here. The hollandaise I'm used to there has a tart lemony edge that I missed here, and the cheese scone used as a foundation there trumps the more conventional toasted scone here. Having said that, these are fine points, and brunch here is a delightful experience. read more

The Oxley - Perfect Eggs Benny - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My better half took me here for my birthday (she knows me too well). I like classic British pub fare. They're like comfort food to me and often makes me want to take a nap afterwards. Tried Scottish eggs here for the first time (not my cup o' tea). The rest of the food was tasty, rich and flavourful. The portions were generous and I was stuffed. No desserts. We shared the pheasant terrine (think pate) and a really tasty cream of celery soup. Onto the main, I had Haddock and Chips (of course) and my wife had the Oxley fish pie and peas (think shepherd's pie with fish). No complaints about anything here. Prices are what they are in ritzy Yorkville. read more

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Saw the pictures/ reviews online before I came here, and I'm really happy I decided to try it out. To be honest there wasn't a huge selection for their bar menu (bar menu till 3, dinner menu from 5 ). I did try the squash fritters with tamarind and it was absolutely delicious, I could've ordered about 3 more. And since it was a British pub, of course we had to try the Scotch Eggs, which were huge. The outter bread crumbs were soo crispy and the pork layer was just so thick and hearty ! The restaurant itself was very cozy and quaint, and I loved the cool art work and mural. The decor itself made it feel very authentic, would definitely love to come back. read more

Whoa! The service here is stellar. And the drinks are pretty good too. This is definitely on my list of places to stop in whenever I'm around. Definitely top two bars in Seattle. read more

I've been going to The Oxley for years, and loved it. Last night was a disaster. First, the servers where rude and not paying attention to us, second we ordered dessert and two of them came with soured, spoiled cream that my friends had to spit out. When we called their attention, they were not apologetic at all. It took forever to get our order, they spilled the very expensive bubly when pouring it. What has happened to your service and quality standards? Such a shame that one of my neighbourhood favs has gone downhill. read more

We reserved this restaurant for a birthday party around end of November. We were around 20 people so we needed to book multiple tables. We were given the table at the far end of the restaurant and two more tables which were in the same area. The service was EXCELLENT. It was a party and we were all over the place. Our server however, (and honestly the rest of the staff) were quite cooperative and understanding. This is important because we were on their way from kitchen to the dining area and also one of their cash stations. For 25$, they took care of the cake the best way I could think of. We wanted to order tea for each person at the time the cake was served and this meant we wanted to get 25 of their cups! They just accomodated everything to the best of it. The gentleman which I believe was the manager was continuously making sure that everything is in place with us and with other guests. I don't think I need to talk about the food and the quality. We ordered a mixture of breakfast and lunch and they were all at their perfect level. Their famous egg's benedict is phenomenal. All my guests and my sister (whose BDay we were celebrating) were quite happy with everything. Food, drink, environment, staff, location. quality, accommodation, ... This review could probably be a way I say thanks for the great experience we had at the lovely Oxley's read more

The Oxley - The phenomenal Eggs Benedict with Portobello mushroom and spinach. - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very good dinner with friends here. Sunday roast special was delicious - striploin roast beef with Yorkshire pudding. Enjoyed the cocktails as well. read more

Service is good but the menu choices aren't super appealing. Scrambled eggs were runny, the toast burnt and the slabs of fatty bacon were stomach-turning--we didn't touch it. Not a great brunch. Maybe lunch and dinner are better? read more

Food was fantastic, Arctic char dish and fish and chips were really good. Service was very good, server came around to advise of a storm that was coming and offered to move us inside before it filled up, then we even forgot glasses and we got a call 5 minutes after we left to tell us! read more

The service is really bad here and the food is dry and over cooked. The wine is okay, but I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. There are way better options in Toronto. read more

Average food and third rate service...food was cold but the attitude of the maitre'd/host was one of complete indifference...clearly government support matters more to this business than happy clients. A big disappointment. read more

I am a regular here and the food is always good. Nice selection of beers and wines. There's a small pub type area upstairs and a great rooftop patio. Service is pleasant and attentive. I really only have one negative issue which is why I lowered my rating. My last visit was for a Sunday brunch and after 90 minutes they presented the bill and asked us to leave so they could seat the next party. We were still drinking and chatting so it was very offputting. My guests were displeased to say the least and I was embarrassed because I suggested it. Maybe not so good for brunch unless you're in a big hurry. read more

A decent British bar in Yorkville, friendly service, nice atmosphere, plenty of alcoholic drinks to choose from. Overall not bad for meeting friends. Food menu is not vegan friendly. read more

Lovely spot, I just wouldn't order the burger again, it's tiny, comes with no garnish, and if you ask to substitute the fries with a salad, you literally get two small pieces of lettuce with some cherry tomatoes. read more

A great patio to sit and watch all the freaks of Yorkville walk by and see all the nice cars! Great beer and great food - with an even better atmosphere.Highly recommend this pub! read more

I have been here twice this year and each time the food is amazing ! I love when a restaurant can cook a good lamb! Wine selection is good and the service is spot on. read more

The Oxley - Curried Lamb Rump & Roast Carrots With Beluga Lentil Daal - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food are pretty decent, first time having such high quality fish and chips. However, the service wasn't that on point. My cup was out of water for more than 15 min and no one notice (I was one of the only two customers during that time). Would come back for the food though. read more

The Oxley - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very charming place, I loved the wood sympathetic decoration Lovely bar tenders... a great place for pre drinking & chilling...they have great menu of cocktails, beers and wine The appi was okey, I tried salmon tartar, pea risotto scallops and sardine jam... all were fine but not best... enjoy your drink ;) Cheers read more

This place was overpriced and pretentious - so very Yorkville. I ordered a roast beef sandwich lunch special offered by the waiter. In return for my $25 I received a couple petit pieces of chewy bread with one, maybe two thin slices of dry cold roast beef, a bit of lettuce, and some buttery spread which was supposed to involve horseradish, but the flavor was barely detectable. The side of fries was good, but they were just fries. I have eaten better food at just about every Annex pub for half the price. The restaurant was extremely loud and tables were uncomfortably close together. There was no shade on the patio at lunch. read more

Good selection of drinks, including some craft beers. The star of the show was the the Sunday roast, that came with a giant Yorkshire pudding! I tried my first scotch egg here, so I can't really compare it to anything except to say that it was delicious! read more

The Oxley - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious food. Relaxed atmosphere. Staff is friendly and attentive. I had a Pimms and the Sunday roast. Both super tasty! read more

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Traditional U.K. Style pub located in yorkville. Neat decode and multiple floors. Great service and the food selection is brilliant. 4/5* read more

The oxley has a very cozy atmosphere, but the menu is pretty short and does not offer too much variety. The prices are a bit high ($8 for a small soup) and the drinks seem overpriced as well. Not sure if I would go back anytime soon. read more

I love the Oxley!! If you're in Yorkville and want to get away from the pretense, this pub is quite lovely. Only downside is it is very loud! read more

I was looking for a place for a lunch in Yorkville with a friend prior to a shopping trip in the area. I found The Oxley through Yelp and was pleasantly surprised with my experience here. I must've walked by this building a hundred times without realizing it was a british pub. We sat at the bar area up front because it seems that they were booked up (reservations) on a Thursday lunch hour (holiday season). The reception and service from the bartender were very positive and the selection of beers and cocktails were extensive. I would definitely come by to try some of their signature cocktails. For lunch I had the Fish and Chips. It came out with a large battered piece of haddock and a bowl of thick cut fries. The fish was nice and crispy on the outside and moist inside. The meal also came with a side of tarter sauce and hot sauce. Overall, it definitely met my expectations for a lunch meal and left me with a desire to come visit again and try more of the menu. read more

I dined here today with my friend for brunch. He found the place via Yelp and the pictures looked amazing so we had to try it out on our last at in Toronto. Being that I am from San Francisco, I am extremely spoiled when it comes to good food so it's a little hard to impress me. Oxley definitely impressed me and I can't wait to go back here the next time I'm here! The decor is absolutely adorable and I even peaked out to see their garden (full of snow today but I'm sure it gets a lot of use when it's nice out)! The food was excellent. I had their smoked salmon quiche and enjoyed every single bite of it. When you come here, get their house made hot sauce. Oh my godddd... Amazing!! I'm a huge hot sauce fan and this is definitely in my top 5 (slap ya mama is #1). Service was excellent. I forget our waitresses name (short brown hair), but she was super sweet and attentive. Trust me, come here for a delicious bite. Can't wait to come back! read more

A proper pub in Yorkville, at last. (Sorry Hemmingways.. ) I'll try to get a photo so that folks know what theyre looking for. Even though I knew I was going to the corner of Yville and Hazleton, it took me a few minutes to find the Oxley because there is no sign at street level, just a lovely patio. Rather, the name of the establishment is displayed prominently around second-floor level of the bright maroon building. Lets call that a blonde moment on my part. We were in for a few pints and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable and had us lined up with drinks pretty quickly. I like to think of myself as a fairly accomplished alcohol enthusiast, but there was only one beer on their draught list that I'd heard of. I like that, especially in a neighbourhood that collectively might be the biggest tourist trap in the country. +10 points. As I'd already eaten, I did not have a main there but split a couple cheese-and-things-melted-on-rye-type creations later in the evening and they were delicious. Prices are on par with the neighbourhood, so plan on $10+ drinks, and so forth. I skimmed the menu can can see that everything has been carefully selected by someone with discerning tastes. Foodie friends who have quickly become regulars are raving about the dishes they've tried, and I take their word on it. The ambiance is lovely. Its a quiet, intimate sort of space with wood and antiquey looking things that might have lived in my great aunt's sitting room. I think I even saw a 10-person wooden dining room table with high-backed chairs towards the back of the place. Theres just something terribly inviting about the entire space. As mentioned, there is a patio in the front, where patrons can nosh and people-watch in the sunshine. I'm told the back patio is also open, though have not explored yet. A great addition to the neighbourhood, and quickly becoming a favorite haunt. I imagine I'll edit this to 5 stars once I've explored more of the menu. read more

Great place to eat. Went there for lunch and had a Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese quiche. Really tasteful. They also have a good selection of drinks. Definitely a good value for money. If you have ever been in the UK, the decor and atmosphere will remind you a lot of a typical british pub. read more

I need to work on my fake British accent so I can bust it out here. Then I can order things like "Jowl & Bury Black Pudding with Indian Pickle". This is a cozy pub that is (Yorkville) casual and hip. They have a real fireplace and comfortable booths. I like the dinnerware, it looks like it came from a grandma's kitchen (if your grammy likes slightly fancier but kitschy dinnerware). I grabbed a cocktail and a scotch egg ($6). And to be honest, I'm pretty indifferent about scotch eggs. I felt that the egg here was very boring. I thought my egg was slightly too cold. And the sausage could have used more of a kick. I'm glad there was HP sauce. For my main, I ordered the popular fish pie ($22). Upon arrival, it smelled very fishy. It didn't look like a huge portion but it was very rich. There were chunks of fish, crab meat, mussels, scallops, etc. in a heavy cream sauce with a layer of potato. It came with a bowl of green peas in butter. Yummy. My friend had the fish and chips ($17), No complaints. But that's a lot of money for fish and chips. Actually, overall the prices are pretty high for pub fare. I would come back here for a drink and snacks or on a date, but The Oxley isn't a place I'd hang out regularly. read more

Really good service. The bartender was knowledgable, efficient, polite -- so in that regard, the Oxley gets a full 5-stars. The rest of it just wasn't special enough to warrant more than one visit. Lighting was too bright, which didn't match the extremely loud, blaring music. You're either a lounge, or a pub, make up your mind. The clientele wasn't anything super cool either, so nothing won or lost there. Because it's in Yorkville, the prices are really high, and the cocktail list literally didn't have one single cocktail on it I wanted to order, so I had to go "off menu". Basically, I'd recommend the Queen & Beaver over The Oxley - or even better, skip both. (Service better at Oxley, though) read more

3.5 stars Nice Pub in Yorkville. Patio in front for those who want to be seen, patio in the back for those seeking refuge. The Oxley is in a beautiful house, thoughtfully restored in excellent taste. Bonus points for the washrooms which I particularly enjoy. Good service, they take reservations and they have a large selection of bevvys. Much nicer than any other drinking establishment in Yorkville, so highly welcomed. read more

On a recent trip to Toronto, I stopped into the Oxley for a bite to eat. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the selections of beer. Though it was founded a few years ago, the pub looks like one of those old pubs that's been around for generations, WITHOUT it looking inauthentic. I've ordered their burger and while the portions look deceptively small, it quite hit the spot. If you're a beer drinker, try a sample of the guest tap for a pleasant surprise! read more

VIBE Oh, the Oxley, how I love thee. With your leather seating, grandmotherly patterned plates and overall warm atmosphere, thank you for making Yorkville a little less pretentious. I ATE The burger. This was a surprise eat for me. Hand chopped, this thick and meaty patty really satisfied those hunger pangs. Bonus points for the house-made sauce (it's not chutney, it's not ketchup but it's kind of a mix) and some fantastic salty fries. OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK File under surprise eats of 2013 I'll be back for proper pub food, though read more

The only reason why this place gets 3 stars instead of 2 is because I love the décor. I've been here three times for drinks and appetizers at the bar and the food has been terrible every time. The menu tries too hard to be different and doesn't deliver in terms of quality and taste. It's feels like a bunch of "fancy" ingredients from the store cobbled together with no real fusion. Because I've never enjoyed the apps, I've never gone through with a full dinner here. This place feels a bit high on the flash but weak on the substance, which is not uncommon in Yorkville. I would still recommend this as a meeting spot for a drink because they do have a decent alcohol selection with a nice backdrop but not sure about anything more. read more

An ideal winter brunch experience. Great space: an intimate house pub. Friendly service. On the pricey side, but food was very good and thoughtfully prepared- my friend got the full english breakfast and I got the eggs benedict with cheese scones. The mary oxleys we ordered were essential. read more

Yesterday was hot. Like, epic hot. Like, so-hot-I-witnessed-medics-tending-to-a-woman-with-heatstroke hot. I took cover at The Oxley. For hours. Want proof that I logged some serious time? Here's the tally of delicious damage my friends and I did to liver, stomach and wallet: - Shandy cocktails - Hendrick's gin smash - Spirit Tree cider and, the beat-the-heat drink winner - Pimm's cup, featuring perfectly cubed iced, strawberries and cucumber in a tart (not sweet) mix We n0m-ed down on: - London cure salmon with a rocket pistou - 3 cheese plate with oat cakes - broiled oysters with leeks and aged cheddar - thick-cut chips with a house-made ketchup - fennel mussels - blue cheese and cherry ice cream - passion fruit and ginger ice cream The Oxley is not inexpensive, but the service is fantastic, the space is great (special nod to both bar and bathrooms), and the food and drink - using quality ingredients as the foundation - often have unique twists to them. The uptown version to The Queen & Beaver, I - surprisingly, as Yorkville is not my go-to playground - prefer The Oxley and its green walls, beautiful decor, and mixed seating to the Q&B. Yelp note: front patio might be the choice of Yorkville people-watchers, but the back patio is where it's at. You can quote me on that. read more

My favorite pub in all of Toronto. Despite the names of the dishes, they are fantastic! First time I tried rabbit was here and it was good. Great bangers and mash. All out fan of this place. read more

Cute patio in the back and front. I've never had a bad meal a bad time. Cute English things all the time.

On a rainy and wet day, the weather was even in "British-theme" for a girlfriend and I to try out the charming The Oxley. I love the way this place is decorated; the walls are painted with scenes of hunting greyhounds, beagles and militia men. Pride and Prejudice, here we come. The menu is quite simple (divided into Bar and Dinner). There is also a chalkboard featuring specials. Since my girlfriend and I weren't particularly hungry, we both went for the Mushroom Pithivier which was YUMMMMMM! It's a warm slab of mushroom pie with flaky crusts and warm sauce within. It comes with a perfect and light salad. If you are feeling like something warm, but not so filling and fatty as a Fish Pie, you can go for this. It's also vegetarian. The drinks selection is lovely, especially the wine choices. There are a lot of selections by the glass; I was happy they had the Sancerre, except at $20 for an 8oz, it's not exactly the cheapest option. And of course for dessert, I had to try the Eton Mess. The Oxley's rendition has warm Rhubarb mixed in with the delectable mess and I devoured my dessert shamelessly in seconds. Reservations are recommended! Even on a wet Wednesday night, the place filled up very quickly. Service was en pointe and we were checked up every so often. Definitely coming back here again! read more

It really pains me to have to change my review. I've always loved the Oxley and spent a lot of time here over the years. But, recently I had such an awful experience it was inexcusable. I was blatantly treated bad by two different women servers. In the times of 'me too' and universal women's day I rips my heart out when women go out of their way to treat other women badly, it is inexcusable and needs to be addressed. The first server gave my two male friends menus and wouldn't give me one and then when we ordered a bottle of red she wouldn't give me a glass till one of my male friends pointed it out. The second server wouldn't let me order and when I finally did, brought my male friends drinks while I was made to wait for 20 minutes for my beer that is on tap, when I tried to get her attention this woman dodged me like the plague. It finally got so bad my make friends urged me to go to the bar to confront her, she pretended that she hadn't been keeping me waiting and ignoring me and I finally got it within the next 10 min. I have to say I really felt awful after my visit. Having have felt such aggressive sexism from my own sex. I cant say I will be back soon. I really hope that this issue gets resolved. It is very disheartening. read more