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| - This is a neighborhood pub that has had regulars coming here for decades. We did not even know that it was here - it is tucked into the back of the same strip mall as the medical centre. We had no idea what to expect walking in but were happy to see the outdoor banner advertising Mon-Fri Happy Hour 4pm-7pm! Whoohoo! Domestic beer on sale for $4 bottle or draft, $4 well drinks (vodka, gin, rye, etc) or white\red house wine.
We went on a Fri evening at 5pm or so and the place was half full. The staff was friendly, the place was clean enough (even the washrooms), the menu was varied and the music was 80's metal\rock (too heavy I think but it is what it is). Apparently, this place underwent new management and a new chef so if you have been here before and did not like it, maybe it would be worth a second look. I was told that they were famous for their pizzas. People were ordering them and many were seen going out the door for takeout. I went for the vegetarian pizza and hubby went for his fave bar meal, a burger and fries opting for the Bourbon BBQ burger. The burger looked ok when it arrived but the bun was too thin on the bottom and fell apart bite 1. The patty itself was way overcooked with a black bottom. $13. My 8 inch pizza was a better value at the same price, really hearty, thick, full of fresh toppings with good quality cheese on top, tangy sauce on the side. I detected nothing frozen. It did take quite a while to come out so do not order pizza if in a hurry. Hubby is not picky but would never get a burger here again (fries were good though and served hot). His beer was cold and my house white wine was surprisingly tasty and refreshing. The VLTS nearby us looked fun and me being from Ont, was a different concept in a bar. I did watch a guy win $2200 right before my eyes!
The place was a bit 'rough' and will not be a regular hang out for us. I am no prude but literally all you could hear every second word from tables all around us were Fbombs and vulgar type chat. There is a pool table and dart boards. Staff was open to hearing about the food and only stated they would take the comments good and bad to the chef.
Not a place for kids whatsoever.
I would grab a pizza for take out in the future but that is about it.
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