I am utterly biased when it comes to the HOP. I've lived in Cabbagtown for 6 years and it is a staple for me.
The best time to go in IMO is on a Friday night when Dale and Luke are working.
Favourite dishes include the Pulled Pork Sandwich with the side spinach salad but the roast veg and brie panini with sweet potato fries is up there too. The Sunday roast dinner is a sure fire hit and they always have amazing specials. I've wanted to order the Kobe beef burger, but every time I go in it's sold out... my white whale... you will be mine!
It's also a great place to grab a drink with friends... I often go in solo and make new ones. Everyone is so friendly and it is probably the closest thing Toronto has to an honest to goodness public house in the style of Mother England.