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I used to frequent this place when I lived in Cabbagetown. We'd be there least every monday for half-priced wings. I also used to go here for lunch and a pint on the patio when I had split shifts at the Beer Store up the street.
I go there less now, since I've moved away, but have discovered the breakfast. Overall, the kitchen is the best I've seen in a pub. Their standard menu has some fantastic food. The club is the best I've had. The burger is great. The wings are delicious. The fries are fantastic and come with garlic mayo - yum! For brunch, the Eggs Parliament and all the other bennies are your best bets.
Their special menu is something to marvel at. There are the different burgers (kobe, lamb, bison), there are the supremes, there is the steak, and others I've yet to try.
The only meal I didn't thoroughly enjoy there was a breaded pork special. Other than that, I've never been disappointed with my food. I should mention that the steak and stilton sandwich and the pulled pork as a bit too rich for my taste, but I know people who love them. I even have a vegetarian friend who used to repeatedly join us on wing nights and get the veggie burger, which he insisted was delicious.
The old location was fantastic, if a little cramped. The reason they moved is to accommodate more people. They also bought the property for their current location whereas they were renting the old place and had a landlord to deal with.
The staff is friendly and prompt. I may be biased because I am in good with them, but I see how they treat everyone and it's nothing but friendly. Everybody seems to get along great with the staff.
A great place to eat, drink and hang out. "Going to the HOP" is something I don't do often enough.
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