One of the best burgers I've had at a bar in Toronto. Allen's and Dora Keogh's next door are both owned by the same family and both pubs are winners in my book.
You'll probably want reservations to eat in the dining room here, which is dressed up similar to cookie cutter NYC Irish pubs - blue checkered tablecloth, bar in the front, patio in the back. There are also a few seats out front next to Danforth Music Hall. Casual and busy on the weekends.
We sat at the bar and enjoyed wonderful pints of Guiness, but also split an amazing burger with Irish/Canadian bacon, melted cheese and Carmelized onions. It was really, really good. Don't hesitate if you're on the fence. The chips were large and fried nicely. I doused mine in vinegar and salt. The rest of the menu is kind of upscale - filets, lamb, seafood...but it all looked lovely and judging by the crowds, tastes pretty good too. I like this neighborhood on the east side of the city. Urban but not business-like. Check out Allen's if you're out this way and enjoy Guinness and burgers.