I visited this pub a couple of days ago to meet someone. Upon arrival, I wasn't aware that they follow a first-come, first-serve seating system, so I initially waited for someone to seat me. After a while, I asked the bartender about a table for two, and she informed me of the self-seating policy. Once I found a table (though one of the chairs was blocked by a pillar) we waited for another table to free up. After that, the experience improved. The waitress was attentive, and both drinks and food arrived quickly without much wait. The overall atmosphere was great, and the live music added to the experience. Despite the initial confusion, it turned out to be a good visit! read more

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Great pub, good vibe! Service is good , I don't try the food yet! Some Fridays have live music! read more

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Always a good dependable spot. Came here on a Saturday, party of 2 and sat on their streetside patio. We had a hightop overlooking the street which made for good people (and bad drivers) watching. Onion rings are a personal fav. Service can be a little slow but always friendly. Good neighbourhood spot. read more

The Rose used to be my signature hangout in my 20s since it was close by and relatively cheap by Toronto standards. Went back recently for old times sake. The Rose never changes. Beer is cold, food is so so, ambiance varies depending on the day. Sometimes a quiet place place to get a drink, sometimes dead, sometimes a pretty wild party. read more

I am (was) a regular here Greta local bar servers are all great food good and priced fair. Tonight I had a very bad experience that will leave a bad taste for a while. Me and my friends went to the rose and crown for drinks then the comedy show underneath. We finish the show and come up and ask the bouncer how much cover is and he said maybe not tonight. Refused to let us in when we had 4 sober people. This bouncer is a clown and should start to figure his shit out read more

I came here for the first time after about 35 years. Honestly didn't know they were still here but I just had to pop in for nostalgia purposes. The wings were amazing and the bartender who does it all during.the day BTW was welcoming and so awesome. Congrats for sticking around this long and I hope you have many many more years ahead. Definitely bringing some friends next time. !! Some things never go out of style and the Rose and Crown never will!! read more

It pains me to write a less-than-glowing review of one of the area's only non-corporate pubs, but I gotta be truthful. We arrived on a Friday night and the place was hopping. We eventually found a table near the back and decided instantly that we had to get the special: a pitcher and an order of nachos. The nachos ("corn chips layered with a three cheese blend, topped with lettuce, pico de galo, and jalapeno") were a disaster, to be perfectly honest. It was an impressive looking platter but on closer inspection, it became clear that it was painfully lacking in cheese. A few of the nachos near the top had good cheese coverage but the rest of 'em were completely naked, which is just about the biggest and worst crime there is when it comes to nachos. I mean, honestly. This is as offensively lazy as it gets. I'm still giving The Rose & Crown three stars because I really like the ambiance and the service was above average. But c'mon, guys. Don't phone in something just because it's the nightly special. read more

I really liked the place, we had shareable nachos and it tasted great. Services also great, and a band played and we really enjoyed. The only thing is that we ordered a pinch for organic beer and we think that came Budweiser. I mean, if you're picky with beer that would be a major issue. We carried on. I would go again, it's a nice bar. read more

Liv Here with a group of 7 for a pub crawl. This is the 4th stop of the next night; a quick drink, dance and then back on the road. Quick and courteous service. Nice live music! read more

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Met up with a friend to see a mutual friend play music. I ordered the small pad Thai which happened to be on special that day. The server informed me that since it was on special he gave me the large portion at the cost of the small, figuring i could just take the rest home if i wanted. The pad Thai itself was good and full of flavour. It had generous chunks of chicken and shrimp. It is quite spicy so if spice isn't your thing I'd get something else. The large sized portion is just that, quite large. But if your super hungry or going to split it then it works. If you can stand the spice level then I recommend it. It's not so spicy that you can't eat it but it will definitely make you want a drink or a side of bread or something to take the edge off every few bites. Our waiter was super friendly, outgoing and knowledgeable but service was slow. I think this was more to him being spread across so many tables then his attentiveness. Price wise it's on par with most Toronto pubs so if your looking for cheaper eating options then look elsewhere. The decor is old and kinda depressing looking and the place is littered with people that you can tell are regulars, that frequent the place. It overall has a sad, depressing vibe despite the musician trying to liven things up. read more

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When I was growing up, this was the place to be at Yonge and Eglinton. Sadly, one bad apple has spoiled the pie. A rogue server in the Tavares jersey spoiled the broth. He slammed my bill down on the bar and exclaimed, "Here is your [expletive] check!" My transgression was that I asked for the bill twice. A member of our group was so frustrated she suggested that we "dine and dash"---a phrase I hadn't heard since elementary school. Great bartender and drinks. Please fire this adolescent server. read more

Great pub with a nice atmosphere. Usually am here during the more quiet hours (Sunday afternoons) for a drink and a snack. Came a couple times with a large group of people and they were accommodating each time. We took over a large portion of the restaurant randomly, literally rearranging tables and chairs but they didn't even blink an eye. Very good service. The food is dependable pub food. Prices are good and the food is comfortingly greasy. I always gravitate to the onion rings or nachos. read more

I am impressed with today being fathers day and me and my son and my Walker.The servers.2 of them were so nice and helpful, especially as i needed help up stairs to so to washroom.they took my arm and guided me ever so softly to the washroom.I almost cried as they were very gentle to me.I am a senior and would reccomend this place to all and food was excellent.Please make sure the 2 ladies are commended read more

The place has decent food and drinks but the waiter we had tonight was very disrepectful and rude. We reserved a table for 12 people and we all ordered our food when all of us got here. Not only did the waiter forget my order, he also had the attitude to tell us that we were taking up room and should go to a library if we wanted to talk and chat. Please note we all ordered a dish of at least $10-15 per person. Despite the fact that the place was not busy at all, he also charged us for what was advertised as free refills. At the end, he basically told us to f*** off and we were bad for business. I have never felt more disrespected as a customer till now. I hope this is not the usual way they treat all customers but I know we won't be going back. read more

I love this bar. Average beer selection, great service (they always know your order), awesome live band on Friday nights and some of the best times I've had out in midtown were had here. Cool that my parents used to go here in the early 80's too! I know there is increased competition in the area (yonge/eg) but I highly recommend this spot- especially after 9. read more

Great service and exceptional food, the live bands are entertaining while the overall atmosphere is great. Would definitely visit here again. read more

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Yuck! The staff is very kind here so my review really is about the atmosphere of the place. I found it depressing and gross. It was filled with alcoholics, true alcoholics. I personally don't enjoying spending time near people who are sick and likely don't know it. It was really sad to see people sitting around slurring their speech and moving with the sad delayed jerky pace of an alcoholic. I was glad to leave and won't be coming back as it breaks my heart to see people in such a state. I didn't stay long 20 minutes as the most and didn't try any food. It's very dirty in there too, the thought of eating in there is nauseating. read more

This place does as good a job of capturing the english style pub aura as any in town. By that I mean it has a "lived in" look & feel with none of the gloss you'd find at a place like the Duke of Kent next door. On a weekend night it is a fun place to cut loose with a few drinks no matter what your age (nothin worse than feeling like a creepy old dude in a bar full of kids). You can get a little rowdy, dance, and talk loudly without looking out of place which is a good thing in my books! read more

I would love if a cool place like The Curzon, or Souz Dal would open up shop in midtown. Alsas....this has not yet happened. What is left is a copy of the Brunswick House. If you are a college/uni student, this place is for you. I have been here once, and whew, that was enough. I had an older woman (she fit the cougar sterotype) stop me in the tiny bathroom to discuss the colour I was wearing. Apparently purple is my colour. When I sat in the back room on the bench (see above reference to the Brunswick House), I did see a bunch of young guys come in and do a scan to see if there were any hot offerings for them to hop on. For the people watching, this place gets a 5 star. For the fact that I am not 20 and am not hip to the jive of this scene, it gets 1 star. Let's just call it an even 2 stars. read more

This is a good spot for a casual night out. Crowd is mostly people who went to high school in the 90s, proven by the cover band they have on weekend evenings. I really like this place because it has quick enough service, a variety of places to sit (booths and tables) as well as a dance floor. Enjoyed some sunshine at a window seat the other day and had some pad thai. It was okay, a little mushy. My friend said it's usually very very good, so I guess this was an off day. They also have a semi-private room for functions. read more

Went to Rose and Crown with a bunch of friends. They had the Monday half price wings special so I ordered it. Came with a bed of fries, veggies and some dipping sauce. The wings was okay. Not good not bad. read more

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I was genuinely surprised by overall appeal of The Rose & Crown. I was expecting more of a dive bar/pub atmosphere. It may not be the most swanky joint, but this place includes: - friendly and efficient service - extended space to meet in groups of 10+ - relatively appetizing (albeit simple) pub fare - washrooms on the ground floor - a definite bonus since many places around here offer break-neck-steep stairs. Sure -it's not fancy and it can get pretty loud, but the location is excellent and prices are decent. Try it out! read more

Had wings here last night with a couple guys. It was unanimously agreed that the wings were excellent. We especially enjoyed the honey garlic sauce. The wings were very meaty compared to wings I've had other at similar bars, like the Artful Dodger which has dreadful wings. In fact these were the best wings I've had in a long time. Service was good and the atmosphere was fine. We were watching the Leafs game for the most part, the TVs are new HD TVs but the volume of the game was low, if on at all. Most of the crowd did not seem to be interested in the game so I would not really recommend this place to die-hard Leaf fans who want a good game-watching atmosphere. Beer selection was OK, there were a few local craft beers, but I'd like to see more. read more

Amazing vibe, great staff and good food. Fantastic place to be either alone at the bar or as a group at a table

There aren't many pubs in the Yonge and Eg area ( i think only 3 immediate, and then a few more when you get down to Davisville). All in all, the Rose and Crown is the better of the immediate pubs. Good selection of draught, ok food, lunches aren't bad, funky keiths table right in the middle, live band plays in the evening, often gets busy by night. It's a pub. Feels like a pub and looks like a pub. what more can i say... they have beer. read more

Karaoke Sundays. Enough said. Apparently I need write more words... food is average, service is good, street patio kept me alive through the pandemic. read more

I should preface this review by stating that I really, REALLY want to like The Rose & Crown. Living a block away, I always hoped The Rose & Crown would be my go-to bar in the neighbourhood, my watering hole in the concrete desert that is Yonge and Eglinton. Unfortunately, every visit to this bar diminishes that dream slowly but surely. The first thing you will notice about this bar is the size; it's massive. If you sit at the back, you will realize everyone walking through the crowd from the front to the back will look like they just trekked through a labyrinth of some sort. Interestingly, despite the cavernous layout, it's really tough to find a place to sit if you have a party of five or more. Last weekend, they closed off the entire back section for no apparent reason. I asked a busboy if we can sit there, and he just looked confused as he pointed to a sign that said "Section Closed". Eventually people just started sitting there, and I wished I could only be as bold. The food is below average. I've had their philly cheesesteak au jus, the fish & chips, the nachos and a bunch of other pub fare. You don't really expect great food from a pub, but it should at least be average. The nachos tasted like I was biting into an onion. The service is also lacking. My last two visits were very frustrating since the waitresses were never around. One waitress asked why I wanted two additional glasses when my table of five already had two (filled with a different beer, no less). I guess they have a limited supply of glasses. The bar can also get very loud. You almost can't hear the person sitting across from you when a band is playing. During my last visit, they were handing out free bottles of Carlsberg. I thought that was pretty cool (until I drank it), but I also realized it was really strange since they don't even have Carlsberg on their menu. I will still probably go to The Rose & Crown only because it's convenient, but only if I'm with people who know what to expect. It's not a place I'd recommend to newcomers, and I will likely never eat here again. I gave it two stars: one for the friendly staff, and another for hope that it will someday turn around. read more

Been a regular here for 12 years. Used to be a very nice place with great live rock music. Recently though, they bring in inexperienced D- bands with crappy pop music like Adele & Miley Cyrus (Really Rose& Crown?!?) I decided to stopped going there. It's a shame. read more

Excellent menu and comfortable atmosphere. Nicest Pub in the neighbourhood. Also great for watching sports.

Generic pub in my old hood at Yonge and Eglinton. Has a live band, a dance floor and white people rock(Bon Jovi and Brian Adams). Never really been my scene. I've come here half a dozen times and cannot recall anything memorable ever happening. read more

This is an all time favorite of mine dating back ten years ago when I used to work in the area. It is an authentic British pub with the North American amenities - kitchen, TVs, and table service. The food is home cooked, and their Pad Thai is a crowd pleaser- rice noodles, peanuts, big pieces of chicken breast and large prawns. This place has a back room that we always reserve for our football draft, and there are plenty of screens to watch the game. While the beer selection is good, they don't carry any real craft beer. I don't count Muskoka or Beau's anymore unless you are carrying the small batch stuff, which they don't. Nonetheless, the food, service and atmosphere get the five stars. Hint- if you like nachos, these are some of the city's best. read more

3.5 stars VIBE Not as crowded as the Duke. I ATE These guys had a really good Pad Thai here! Who Knew?! Way better than Lemongrass (?) up the street. OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK If you need to b*tch talk your co-workers, this is the ideal spot. read more

place blows, dont bother w the jukebox, only plays one song at a time and u cant even hear it in the back, downed my beer and split and i didnt see any pool table in there either, i just gonna go talk tothe owner not going back to spend any money read more

I have been going to the Rose n Crown for many years and I have to say that Johnny Rafferty the owner is one of the top guys in the hospitality industry and always looks like he is having a good time. His smile & service is par excellence & so is the service of his team. Even though I am an old geezzer I went several nights during the week for his live bands and I had a great time. I tell my friends that the Rose n Crown brings in local talent who keep people dancing. I have eaten lunch here with clients & sat at the bar and had a few pints and I find that the people that go to this pub, no matter what the age, are super friendly. Trevor Jones Barracuda Music & Talent Management Linkedin Profile read more

Hosted a large corporate event (130 people) yesterday, and can't say enough great things about this place! - Cozy and charming atmosphere - Wide selection of tasty pub appetizers - Incredibly friendly and attentive service from staff - Johnny and Lisa were absolutely amazing hosts. Even when our large party showed up unexpectedly early, they were prepared and eager to make our night a great one! read more

A good place for after work drink, good space to accomodate large group, there is a pool table. Food wise not the best, I ordered quesadia and substituted the chicked with veggies the quesadia tasted more jalapeno than veggies there was a touch of vegetables in it. Nachos are okay. read more

The drinks are reasonably priced, sure, but the best part about this bar is the pseudo-intellectual lounger who sits near the window drinking alone. He looks like he would make a good magician, you know what I mean? Like it's clear he enjoys revelling in his own mystery. He clearly doesn't wash his hair on a regular basis because the oils have caused it to amalgamate in a spike-like fashion as it drapes over his face. He purports to have the ability to 'tell' if you went to post secondary just by looking at you. He turned to my friend, confidently proclaiming that she looked like she had gone to university. After some incoherent ramblings from our dude, my friend then asked about me - did I look like I had gone to university? Without skipping a beat, our new friend said, 'no - no way'. Whoa, okay bud, what gave it away? Was it the hoop earrings? That hurts man. My friend then proceeded to tell him that I was in fact a member of MENSA, just for lols. All in all, the lounger's existence made me happy so I'm giving five stars. Nachos were decent but I was a little saucy at that point, so my opinion can't be trusted in that regard. read more

I recently created a Yelp account and decided to review Rose & Crown since I've been dozens of times since moving to Ontario in 2012. Rose & Crown is your typical pub, with typical pub fare. Despite it's snobish Yonge and Eglinton location (I live here too: booo), the staff there is awesome and very friendly. Great prices on food and drink, great atmosphere during nights with live band entertainment. Very casual. Suggested: Rose&Crown Burger. Best burger in uptown Toronto. Yes: it's better than Burger Shack. read more

HORRIBLE SERVICE. Adds extra charges onto your bill. Gives attitude to their customers. Forcing regular customers to spend more. Have not renovated for years. read more

I come to the Rose&Crown usually on a Friday to hear a friends band play live, always busy but you can get tables if you go a bit early. Nice pub, reasonably price food and drinks. I have not eaten here but friends have and say it's good. Not a big place and if you're up to dancing nights with live music get the place going, although not a lot of space to dance and since small stage is located in the middle of the bar, can make it difficult to get to the front doors. read more