I'm not entirely sure why, but I love this place and make sure to have at least one Guinness here every time I'm in Toronto. The Guinness is good (not outstanding but very good) and I'm into the traditional suit-and-tie-financial-feel of the place. Around Christmas it's beautiful in here with tasteful evergreen wreaths and classy touches of red. The bar is huge, reflected by a mirror and the dining room is surprisingly formal for a Yonge St bar. I've always found the staff delightful and even when it's crowded you can usually still order your drink in a reasonable time frame. We have eaten here a couple of times and found it to be average and a tad pricey. Shepherds pie is okay. Go here for the central location, the bustling business atmosphere, good service and a well-poured Guinness.