This is more of a neighborhood spot as opposed the chain offerings that are everywhere. Seems to have a lot of regulars and their claim to fame is one of the better pour of Guinness in Toronto. I am no expert as that's not my poison of choice I did find it to be better than other spots. Space is a bit rustic so what we call in the biz has 'character'. I have usually ended up here on St Patrick's Day for a Guinness or friends who are now out of town are fans. Haven't tried food here in eons so can't comment much. read more

The Rebel House - Guinness apparently good - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is unique but certain food is not to my liking. the burger is good but stay away from their meat loaf. Their poutine preparation is different so we tried it and it's not bad. Recommend with caution. read more

The Rebel House - Poutine - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Gord and I had a late lunch/early supper on Saturday at The Rebel House. I had a Saturday special ... Crispy Fried Panko Chicken Fingers (served with spicy wildflower honey and kettle fries). Gord had the Big Rebel Club (grilled chicken breast, peameal bacon, leaf lettuce and homemade charred tomato mayonnaise stacked high on toasted French loaf with kettle fries). Both were large portions and very good. Ryan was our server and was friendly and fun. read more

Always great food and good service. Love the shallot butter grilled cheese and husband always gets the Tavern breakfast. It's an institution and a must try jn Summerhill for brunch. read more

The Rebel House - Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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After walking by here many times I popped in for pints and a meal. We got a cute window seat on the second floor overlooking the street below. They've got an interesting draft list and the food was solid! I got a Big Mac type burger with fries and it was all really yummy. My boyfriend got a lamb burger and it was also tasty. The space inside is cozy and clean, service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a hidden little gem in the Rosedale area. read more

The service was awful. The staff specially a yonge blonde waitress was very unprofessional & rather rude. Calked and spoke with owner Bruce Robert's but I doubt he even cared. He said they're busy! The fries were burnt! I will NOT recommend this place at all. This is my opinion. The stairs have little lighting too. Overall they seemed they didn't give a damn! My friend took me there for the 1st time to celebrate the Persian New Year. I mentioned it to the owner & again he couldn't careless. I will never go back. read more

We stumbled upon this place after realizing our original destination was closed despite Google saying it should have been open. The beer, food and service exceeded my expectations. It was fast. My lettuce wrap/bun-less burger was great. It's a very casual spot that makes for a relaxing beverage if you're up for it. read more

I have always loved the Rebel House. food and service usually great. staff they have on the weekends now are rude and obnovpxious. go during the week so you don't have to deal with them. read more

Is this under new management? Or is it just the weekend staff like mentioned below? Staff extremely RUDE, act entitled, zero customer service let alone respect. Been going here for over 20 years, but sadly will NOT be back on the weekends. Change the staff. Weekday safe lovely. read more

Rebel House patio is open again and I think it's the best in Rosedale. It's configured nicely for COVID requirements and all the Rebels great food and drinks are available as usual. Eating a Buffalo burger with a cold beer on the patio is a highlight of summer in Toronto. Check their website every day for specials and make sure to reserve because it's a popular place. read more

Toronto's top 3 pubs. Craft beer, great Canadian pub food, Canadian brunch. Cosy sports events, private parties. Upstairs and main floor dining, sociable front bar. Patio underneath a parachute out back. Every day is ladies night. Laugh at Jeremy's haircut. read more

This is one of my favourite places for a brunch on Sunday! The atmosphere of the place is so cozy and warm during the winter. I heard they have a nice patio during the summer, so I can't wait to check it out. I usually order the Mac and cheese, which is AH-MAZING!!! What I like about this place so they'll let you get half fries and half salad. This way you don't feel too guilty about eating their delicious fries. OH and not to forget about the delicious cornbread they have, it was really upsetting that they ran out of it when I visited last :( The server is pretty fast and their servers are friendly. Highly recommend this place as it is not too pricey too!! read more

The Rebel House - Mac and cheese - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food is tasty, but the service is THE slowest I've experienced in a while. A table of about 10 of us came here for lunch on a Friday; we were the only ones sitting upstairs, and it took 45 minutes after ordering for our food to come. I can't imagine how long the wait would've been if it was a full house.. I ordered the roasted pepper hummus and it was very flavourful. However, the so-called 'pita' bread (which resembled closer to bread sticks) was SO oily! They definitely painted a layer of oil on top to make it glisten and look all pretty.. but it was just too much. I had to major oil pat the bread which didn't make the meal as enjoyable as it could've been. But hey, I gotta take care of my arteries! Anyway, it was a good portion for one to have as a small meal or two to share as a snack, it was 7.99 before tip and tax; pretty standard pricing for downtown pub food. I snagged a few of the kettle chips from my friend's side order, and they were pretty dang delicious. I definitely recommend getting a side of the chips while you're here! I should add that this place isn't all too vegan friendly. The only vegan options really are the hummus and one of their salads. Keep that in mind :) read more

The Rebel House - Roasted pepper hummus. Pita bread was too oily, but hummus was tasty. $7.99 - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good service, knowledgeable staff on draft selection (quite good variety). The food seemed overpriced for what it was. The club sandwich had soggy bread. It wasn't toasted enough at all. The chicken was a little dry too. The kettle fries/chips were really good and would go back for those alone. I enjoyed the atmosphere, nice little place around summerhill. read more

The Rebel House - Club sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

@rebelhousers is the model for safe patio time. Owners Sarah and Bruce have 'set a new stage' and it's not only safe but beautiful with all tables separated with huge planters. No menus - just scan the code taped onto each table. 90-minute seatings for now so regulars and newbs all get a chance. Everything has been thought through carefully with their experienced staff to manage serving and food prep in a way that keeps everyone safe. And always great food. . . So happy to be back!!! read more

The Rebel House has nice cozy interior and looks inviting from the exterior. Other than this, I don't have many positive things to say about my last visit. I was here with a friend on a Sunday afternoon, around 3pm - the place itself moderately busy. We started out in the patio area (which was covered by a rain tarp), and then moved inside to start our order. I had a club sandwich with kettle chips, both of which were mediocre. My friend had a soup/pasta combo - both of which she didn't enjoy. While we didn't enjoy the food - our biggest gripe was the service. The place was not too busy, yet we had 3 different people serving us. When the server picked up our plates, she didn't ask why she her plate was hall-filled with her pasta. The server also rushed us with the bill, even though plenty of tables were still open. I suggested Rebel House as a place to go, because it is located in a nice neighborhood and I previously had a more enjoyable drinks experience here on patio in the summer. I don't intend on visiting The Rebel House in the future - would only go if I wanted to have a spur of the moment drinks with a group. read more

Love this neighbourhood spot. Was the first patio I went to since stage 2 started. When we went, the distancing was amazing with planters in between and great way to handle guests going in and out of the restaurant. Even when I had lipstick on my glass ( not ideal during this time) my server was great and apologized profusely and credited me a drink. Will definitely go back. We both felt safe at Rebel house ! read more

Rebel House is probably my favourite neighbourhood pub in Toronto. We've been coming here for years. Usually for brunch (peameal grilled cheese) but often for dinner as well. I was here this weekend for a quick brunch. I had an eggs benedict with chopped cod salad instead of bacon. Sounds weird but it was really good. The eggs were perfectly poached and it came with a light salad on the side The food is not cutting edge, but it's always just really solid. The beer list is really strong. The back patio is fantastic in the summer. The service is always great. Just a comfortable experience every time. read more

I hadn't been to The Rebel House in ages until a friend of mine suggested it for a brunch spot for her and I to enjoy a delicious breakfast and a great catch-up session. My friend and I both ordered the Tavern Breakfast and it was INCREDIBLE! For $10.50, you get a HUGE breakfast... two eggs (any style), with your choice of sausage or bacon, plus sauteed mushrooms, roast tomato, home baked beans, toast and kettle fries! I LOVED this breakfast and found every element to be delicious (with the exception of omitting the beans from my plate upon ordering... I am not a baked bean person). One big food shoutout goes to Rebel House's KETTLE FRIES! They are INCREDIBLE! Since my brunch with my friend back in January, I visited The Rebel House for the second time in 2011 just yesterday. Together with my sister, we both ordered grilled cheese and enjoyed a delicious lunch together. The grilled cheese sandwich was amazing, partnered with salad and kettle fries. To finish off our meal, we ordered the sweet and melt-in-your-mouth apple and peach crumble, which was soaked with whipped cream and vanilla sauce. All I can say is this lovely little spot is great if you are looking for great food in the Yonge and Summerhill area! read more

I consistently hang out in "developing" areas of the city... So the second I walked in this place I was like "WOW. Where are the googly-eyed vagrants and degenerate sketchbags?" They're not to be seen anywhere. It's like there's this invisible sonic fence around this neighborhood that keeps them out. A whole new world. (Don't you dare close your eyes!) It's a great place to be. Incredibly comfortable vibe. Microbrews on tap. Delicious pricey pub food. No crazy homeless people trying to attack you with a hammer. The true north (end), strong and free. read more

I'm into cozy bar/pub vibes and The Rebel House wins in all areas: fairly priced food, selection of great local, national or international beers, and a warm environment. On one occasion I simply enjoyed a few pints and conversation. Great. On another outing I had the chance to enjoy a great pasta with healthy amounts of bacon, greens, peppers and bread to soak up the amazing sauce. Both visits were welcomed by a warm staff and great customer service. It's a bit of a tight squeeze, but I really do enjoy the upstairs dining area. read more

Very enjoyable atmosphere - quiet patio out back of what looks like a house, which makes it feel like your own backyard... with another 20 people dining around you. The service was pleasant and quick. The Eggs Benedict were great and I liked that you could have half salad and half homefries on the side without an extra charge. I did find a hair in my homefries towards the end of my meal, but my entire meal was free and the server was very apologetic. The hair aside, it is a great place for a brunch with a friend or two. read more

Just got home from the Rebel House and I'm in a conundrum. If I rate the place too high, everyone will show up and then there's no more room left for me. But if I rate the place too low, then the staff will feel bad. Heck, It was great. Tiny, cozy, awesome pub food, not pretentious. just right. read more

FatCat get excited when he hear the name "Rebel House". FatCat think he going to bar full of angry, discontent revolutionaries, with plans to overthrow power mongers in government. FatCat like to hang out with rebels who try to free subjugated workers from indentured servitude. But BIG dissappointment for FatCat. When FatCat get to rebel house he realize his fantasy get crushed. Rebel house just another bar on Yong st, with happy people eating good food. FatCat pack away his ski mask and Molotov cocktails, and reduce his expectations for the night.. No chants for freedom. No protest for liberation. No burning cars in streets. No stores on fire. No rebels in Rebel House. Things FatCat like - great ambiance - food is good - FatCat not remember how much money he spend. But thinking not too expensive. FatCat remember thinking he want to maybe bring some classy lady to place like this for first date. SIDE NOTE: FatCat feel insecure about his English because English not first language for FatCat. So FatCat go to dictionary.com to fine meaning of word "rebel". FatCat feel good when he find out FatCat English is good. read more

Can I just say I don't like to give big titles to just one place, I like keeping my options open, if you know what I mean. But seriously, The Best Chicken Wings I've ever had. I keep hearing rumors on how they cook them, I try to do it myself it never comes close. The atmosphere is a bit too country for me, but once they have the parachute patio no one can stop me. Great selection of beers on tap, and always good service. read more

I chose this spot as a mid-town meetup to have a drink with some friends of old. The atmosphere was perfect, cozy and reminiscent of the true "locals" I interloped upon in the UK and Ireland. However I did find the staff dimmed the mood upon arrival. Off the bat, I was told my group of 3 couldn't be seated unless we were eating as well as drinking. Meanwhile the bartender was engaged in a passive aggressive conversation to a local patron that "SOMEONE in this bar I am TOTALLY allergic to. As soon as they walked in I just KNEW..." Ok then. Smashing. To be fair, the dining area is very small with only a handful of tables. Feeling obligated to order food, we decided on appetizers, to be promptly reprimanded that those are "only." appetizers. So dessert then too, which seemed to calm the beast that was our server. After all this, the food was great and whoever made the vodka and coke made it to perfection. I wouldn't recommend this spot for any group (3+) its simply too small and for me, I don't like too many rules during my play hours. read more

Great place to hang out with friends and grab drinks after work! The staff are nice and friendly and the patio is aesthetically pleasing! Atmosphere: Very laid back, none of that pretentious bullcrap Service: Fast and Friendly Food: Affordable and quite good Drinks: Large selection of Ontario Brews and Liqours ... I recommend Tromba Tequila :) read more

On a 45 degree July night, we hopped onto the patio. Straight from work in dress clothes, I unbuttoned my shirt nearly all the way - prompting the waiter to quip "tone it down David Hasselhoff." Unpretentious vibe, plus an affordable and varied food and drinks menu, this is a solid neighbourhood spot, even if the service was occasionally sporadic due to apparent understaffing. A ton of beers are on tap and the food - down to the hot sauce - was fresh and flavorful. 3 of us had the mac and cheese, a fourth had the buffalo and beef burger. All enjoyed the food. The burger looked solid and hand ground. The place is slightly dingy on the inside but the ramshackleness adds to its character in a way. The inside was still quite hot on this summer's day and at the tables near the stairs to downstairs I could smell, in a vague way, perhaps some small amount of odor wafting up from the bathroom. But no one else complained and I'd definitely go back. read more

Located just north of the Rosedale station on Yonge Street, Rebel House is a good place to go if you want a beer or two and perhaps some food. I sat upstairs for some post-dinner drinks with old buddies. We weren't eating (except for one friend who ordered the little potato/cheese rounds which he said were good) but it looked like a good amount of people do go here for the food. They have plenty of beer on tap... like I said it's a good place to go for beers. It's not a bar to go for mixed drinks. The interior is cozy and it's lively yet quiet enough to be able to conduct a conversation. The staff was friendly enough and weren't bothered by how little we were drinking versus how long we were there. Although we came on a Saturday night, it didn't feel uncomfortably crowded, either. So if you're like me and prefer bars where you can have conversations with friends instead of shouting over loud music at potential flings, then this place is for you. read more

what kind of a bar, on a tuesday night at 9:00, says you can only sit at the tables (as opposed to the bar) if you're eating food? Besides the fact that the place was NOT full by any stretch of the imagination, you do realize that you make more from the drinkers, right? Getting past that frustration, we settled into a booth (my companion decided to eat some dinner, luckily), which was cozy and nice. A good beer selection and a fairly expansive menu were helpful too. Unfortunately the macaroni and cheese we got didn't have very much flavour and had one part that was basically hard as a rock (obviously from the edge of the pot). Very nice for a quiet beer, and I would return for that, despite the weirdness about tables. The downstairs is quite small, but as far as I could tell there was a second floor open, though I didn't venture up to see it. read more

Service was great- start off with that because being a server myself I find myself noticing certain attributes in particulars servers. The server here flung his pen at me, which jump-started an entire evening of 'I'm-sorrys' and guilt compliments. Through which I discovered that he was much more entertaining than my date. Vast beer selection. Varied and delightfully palate pleasing menu. Delicious peach blackberry crumble. And a back patio for your sunshine convenience! read more

Came here for lunch and really loved it. We sat at the back where they have a lovely and charming patio, which couldn't be lovelier on a nice summer day. The menu is quite varied, and they have lunch specials. The table ordered Lamb Burger (cooked well), appetizer portion of the risotto (just right), and I had a simple chicken salad. Drinks included a Summer Sangria which was right. Service was excellent! No problem to split the bill 4 ways. On the way out, one of us saw a fruity beer on the chalkboard and wondered out loud how it would taste. One of the workers (or managers?) behind the bar proceeded to pour a little serve for her to taste. This I thought was so thoughtful and great service. Will be back! read more

Nice cozy atmosphere. I don't really have anything good or bad to say about this place. I came here with two friends for some dinner and drinks. The food was rich and hearty, but not marvelous or anything to write home about. Good portion on the food and the drinks, but may I ask why the wine came in a plastic cafeteria cup?! Ah, and it's worth noting the poutine is made with chips instead of fries. Strange, but still filling and covered with gravy-cheese goodness. read more

Though typically choked with Yuppies (and truly, given the neighbourhood, what would you expect), this place is a treat to get to when my friends ask me to meet them there. It's a bit out of the way for me, so I don't get there often. When I do, it always leaves me going "I should get up here more often". But then the bill comes. The décor is rustic and cozy, with all kinds of nooks to find yourself in deep conversation over a pint or two. The theme here is Canadiana and it seeps through every pore of the pub. The beer list tends towards the Ontario and Canada microbrews. The menu reads like a checklist of items that are in season locally. The freshness of the ingredients, the care put into the menu, and the friendly staff make it for a good evening out. Yeah, it's a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. Not a regular stop for me, but definitely a treat when it happens. read more

Just hands down the best pub in cabbagetowm! They have an incredible menu as well as a great and friendly atmosphere. The roof patio that they just opened up has got great evening sun! The best dish and my go to is always the steak pie! read more

VIBE Same chill laid back vibe. Got to check out their patio and it's fantastic! It reminds me of a classic Canadian backyard with blonde wood tables and a Canadian flag on the back fence. Awesome. Service is relatively quick and good. WE ATE/DRANK No Heineken here. Lots of local and organic brews. Hence the Mill Street Organic. My Dining Companion and I had the jerk and BBQ chicken wings. The wings were well cooked but there was no flavour on either the jerk or BBQ. Disappointing. But the portion size was good. Also, no dipping sauce for the wings! Come on! OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK These wings are not rebellious. read more

Craft beer? Check Unique takes on classic pub foods? Check Awesome patio? Check Check The beer list compared to some of the newer craft beer places in the city but (a) rebel house is an institution (b) good variety and top quality picks (love me some Mad Tom IPA) and (c) the food is fantastic. Try their "many cheese" grilled cheese (with or without peameal) and yummy buttery thick cut country bread. Kettle chips are not crunchy or greasy - with just the right amount of salt. Mac and cheese is another winner! definitely not the cassarole your mom used to make! Burgers (bison always on the menu but the lamb burger is worth switching to when its available) are huge! Bring an appetite or share with a friend. Huge value for the money right there. The menu is quite extensive compared to Monks Table, Beer Bistro etc... Ambiance is intimate and homey and the staff are not just friendly but hilarious! You can tell the people that work there love their jobs. Most (if not all) have been there for years and years. This place is like that favorite sweatshirt or pair of jeans that you just cant part with. You keep wearing them even when they stretch out of shape and gets some holes. Its just super comfortable and always dependable. A solid stand-by and long lasting favorite A real hidden gem in the center of the city. And the perfect place to while away a lazy Friday afternoon (into the evening). read more

Atmosphere is great for a pub. In a converted row house. A heated patio in the back, with a parachute, interesting decor, Canadian Mountie at the top of the steps in the dining room upstairs. Good selection on beers. They have this written on a chalkboard by your table. I ordered a steak and yam frites. My GF a salad, and friends ordered half order of wings. Food is average. Don't expect the world from it, it's not Canoe or an Iron Chef experience. It's bar food. Good place to hang if you're into pubs. read more

Great food, great patio and excellent service. I'm a huge fan. My friends took me here for my birthday back in June and 5 hours of drinking and eating commenced. My food was extremely good - I had the steak dinner. We had 3 reasonably priced bottles of red wine and a light dessert of strawberries and cream. The portions are large, but the food is so good you'll be willing to stuff yourself. The patio is quaint and inviting, covered with a parachute. The service is very good -- I never feel like I have to flag anyone down. Came here again last week and once again, impressed with everything. And although I can understand if people get upset about the whole "can't seat you if you're not eating" thing, on the other hand this place isn't a pub-pub. It is fairly small and people are coming to eat dinner (since it is more of a gastropub). Great place to go but beware, they don't have a cocktail list. It is very beer-wine focused, although they can make you some general bar-rail type drinks if need be. read more

I lived in the area for 1.5 years and visited The Rebel House quite frequently. I LOVE the cozy feel of this place. It feels like you are in a log cabin somewhere in the Canadian wilderness. It is not a place where you will find sloppy and obnoxious drunks. They also have cool artwork covering the walls that are for sale that are changed up quite frequently to keep things interesting. The food is affordable and delicious. Portion sizes are generous. I've ordered the baked chicken wings which I loved - I do have to mention that the wings haven't always been consistent, however... I've gotten my wings both undercooked and quite burned before and had to return them. The mac n' cheese is also great. It is very rich and creamy and I love that some parts are crispy. I love that they allow you to do half&half for your side - not many restaurants accommodate this, let alone offer it to you. If you crave something healthier, you must try the spinach and apple salad - it is sweet (dressing), tart (green apple), crunchy (toasted almonds) and creamy (cheddar cheese) all at the same time. The beer selection is a good mix of the usual domestic and craft beers. It is changed up often and allows you to try out some new beers every once and awhile. My only complaint is that they do not allow you to sit at a table unless you order food. I just don't see the reason behind this. That is the only reason I can't give it 5 stars. Otherwise, LOVE THIS PLACE! P.S. The homemade hot sauce is great! read more