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| - A good central located, Brit-style pub, in the heart of the gay village. It has gone through some various changes over the years , though not a big deal at all: A couple name changes I believe (don't quote me on that), and it has also changed its interior decor and layout slightly a couple of times to, I assume provide more seating.
That being said, the seating is tight , almost too tight for a quiet and private chat during peak hours. I have literally sat at a table, less than a foot from another table, bumping arms and legs, and trying desperately to get comfortable in such a tight and small area, and I am not by far, a large person.
The outdoor patio on the north side of the restaurant is pleasant, especially in the dead heat of summer, if you are looking to eat while checking out the street crowd. Of course, there is A/C indoors which is a pleasant balance. Take note : like indoors, the patio is much too small, much too tiny a space to, in my opinion actually enjoy dinner without again, smacking others or God forbid, bump into a waiter at full speed which I've seen happen. Personally, although it's fun to crowd watch, but just keep in mind you can literally have periods of anxiety from the very tight and not particularly comfortable furniture.
Ok, the food and service. I have to admit, service is 100% completely hit and miss. At times, when there is seating on the second floor, me and my party of friends have been almost forgotten upstairs, for 45 minutes - be careful on how many staff actually do work upstairs. In contrast, I've had good customer service on the main floor , with our waiter only a smile away. It is hard to peg down the quality of the service. It could be better but it could always be much worse. Choose your seating carefully, almost strategically I think is good advice.
The food , in my opinion is where the pub falls short of expectations. Now of course, it's a very standard fare, like ALMOST all other pubs downtown, i.e. a lack of something different, of variety, of uniqueness. Do NOT expect anything more elaborate than the regular burger or chicken fingers or a chicken sandwich smothered in gravy. But that's the type of food you are aware of in pubs. It's bar food, it's not a food that stands out in any way whatsoever. Quality ? I have had pure cold food before which eludes me for a restaurant. I find the food rather bland and have had to ask the waiter on 2 occasions to return it and actually cook the food. Maybe others have had better experiences with the food or feel the need for more variety is not an issue at all, especially if the food is more of a quick liquor lunch and some nachos before heading back to work or home.
As for the range of alcoholic drinks, i.e. Beers, the again, standard fare, 100%, nothing unique sadly. The same can be said with the wines, with even more of a generic menu for those who would prefer wine.
Lastly, the location is again a great location, the patio is very tight, but at least the patio is there to accommodate more people and the walk by crowd is always a fun, extra bonus to a few beers. Service is --- adequate, not terrible, not by any means glowing but again, it is a standard pub environment which you know instinctively when you see the restaurant and choose to dine there.
All that being said , I think it is a good "watering hole" for the local community and it has been there for years now, which in itself on Church St. is a MIRACLE beyond words (the village has really suffered from high rents and so many great stores and bars are closed and long gone), so I would end my review and say that this pub has managed to keep itself in the same spot and it's always a place to plan around for some really basic eating out.
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