This is the place I go to when I want something cheap and NOT fancy - like a quick beer and potentially a bite. Even though the food may not fit in with the quick aspect of the visit.
This place is one of the poorer pubs out there. While on Bloor and right next to the UofT campus, it really doesn't try too hard. Most students prefer other pubs and this is the one where you can go and find a near guaranteed table. This was the only place in the area where we could also find an empty table on St. Patricks. Really - that tells you something.
Food is average at best with a mediocre drink menu. Waitresses are so disinterested it's not even funny. I generally avoid judging service after one visit especially in a pub, but this one is consistently bad. Half full pub and most of the time waitresses are slow to the point that I need to go to the bar and ask for a drink (good luck asking them to refill before you finish your drink). I have had a nice waitress once - I was so shocked!
Why do I return here? It is convenient and I get a guaranteed table. Grab a pint, pay and leave!