The House On Parliament is a beautiful pub on Parliament just south of Carlton. The space is gorgeous, recently renovated the interior is classic British pub meets high style Roman + Williams-designed space (like the lobby of the Ace Hotel). Tons of selvage wood, exposed Edison bulbs. Super cozy.
Everyone talks about how good the food is at the House on Parliament. After my first visit on Sunday, I don't think I'd order food again.
Ordered the steak & stilton cheese sandwich. There wasn't anything terribly wrong with it other than the steak being super chewy. The side salad was pretty sad, two cherry tomatoes on very standard mix greens with a poorly mixed vinaigrette (too much oil). Others in my party ordered burgers, which came so overcooked they were like shoe leather. Not good at all.
For a pub with such a great reputation and in a very good location, you'd think they'd try harder in the food area. Prohibition at Queen/Broadview is such a better choice for a pub-type resto with great food.
Overall, I love the space, didn't care for the food, and would probably only go back for drinks.