A local staple to many. The place is always busy during the evening. It might be best to reserve for dinner because there is limited space. The general atmosphere is a cool professional crowd and you tend to notice the locals amongst everyone. The downfall is it's kind of dark and when it's nice and sunny outside, the darkness makes it feel like you're in a cave because of the walls being painted black. I really wished they had a patio.
The food is exceptional for pub fare - especially the nachos, but make sure to top them with their pulled pork (you will thank me). I recommend everything, except I don't usually eat salad so I can't really give any feedback on it.
Typically there are dinner specials. On one occasion the special was rottisserie chicken with a cut of beef rib that was to die for. Another was a unique dish of turkey stuffing poutine (so good). Their 25 minute chicken is very tender and succulent - it's to die for, but be prepared to wait 25 minutes before it's served - recommended with a couple of pints. Everything else I've tried: grilled cheese with duck poutine, oysters, flatbread, chicken lollipops, burgers are awesome. Probably the best pub menu I've seen so far (recommend more to me please?).
There's a moderate selection of draught beers - my personal favourite is Stiegl. Best to arrive for happy hour where pints and your typical mixed drinks are around $5 - hours are 4-7pm and then 10-closing (I believe).
Their service is awesome. The girls behind the bar are always nice and always do their best to quench your thirst. The bonus is that they smile and have zero attitude. The boys aren't too bad either - they really take care of you during dinner and you'll be asked if all is well a couple of times during a sit-down, which makes it a good service.