Whenever I'm downtown and not sure what to eat this place ends up serving as my go-to.
A true gastro-pub, the Queen and Beaver does proper English food (with an Ontario local bent) and does it well enough that you will begin to wonder why England was ever seen to have a poor culinary reputation.
The menu changes with every season but everything I have ever had here is great (with the possible exception of the steak, which was slightly tough).
My favourite dishes are the wood fire baked meat pies (especially the venison, rabbit and pheasant ones depending which are in season), the burger (served bloody with bacon and either stinky blue or super aged cheddar), and the sausage, gravy and mashed potatoes.
Beer selection is small but smart and always includes a cask ale (although it would be nice if they switched up from the Arkell bitter once in a while).
In short, go here any time you to grab a pint or two along with an unpretentious but delicious spot of stick-to-your ribs comfort food.
4.5/5.