First things first....This location is kinda cursed. I've been in the neighborhood for many years and have seen this location try, try and fail.
I am glad that the IRV is really making a go at it, as I think they have what it takes to last the long haul.
1. Beer prices and selection...very reasonable. Welly cans for FIVE bucks. Yes Ma'am.
2. Service is excellent. Not pushy or overly in your face, but they know when you glass is empty. As a long time bartender in the industry, I am very critical of this issue. You can talk the talk, but we can smell each other being phony a mile away, and they don't do that here.
3. Food...I can't comment TOO much on it, but the things I have had I really enjoyed. The poutine was nice (could stand to be a bit bigger...im a bit of a sow when it comes to fries!) and the fish and chips were crisp and very well prepared.
My one suggestion: It's a pub. Get Nachos on the menu. The waffle cone thing is cute, but c'mon....I wanna drink beer and stuff my face full of cheesy chips.
Best of luck to the Irv...I want it to stick around, as it's a needed change from the Parliament Street pretense and the chainy McPubbington.