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Went with a friend for pre-theatre dinner (Acting Up Stage's FALSETTOS, at a new venue in the 'hood: Daniels Spectrum... review to come...).
It was my chum's recommendation - I had heard of it, but never been myself.
I actually drove past it three times because it is LITERALLY A HOUSE. ON PARLIAMENT. I was looking for a restaurant sign with that name. Duh, Rosie. HOUSE. So be warned.
Everyone on staff is super friendly and laid back. No uniforms, and it seemed to be seat yourself. There are a few different levels to dine on (washrooms are upstairs).
A respectable wine list and beer selection for sure. As for myself, I had two Cosmopolitans and they were great! As others have mentioned, it is definitely an older clientele (we're late 20s and we were the youngest people there).
Good menu - something for everyone, I would imagine.
I had the Baked Brie & Veggie Panini (Brie, portabello mushroom, wilted spinach and sundried tomato tapenade with roasted garlic aioli on toasted panini). It was really, really, really good. I could only eat half - I wanted to eat it all, though! It tasted a bit like pizza somehow, in a good way! Had a (HUGE) side greens salad with the house vinaigrette which was simple and wonderful.
He had a "Kobe Burger' which I don't think is even on the menu! He eats here all the time and it's one of his faves, clearly!
We also shared an order of the "hand-cut frites with roasted garlic mayo". The frites were amazing, the mayo so-so. We both preferred ketchup like true Canadians!
It is LOUD. We arrived at 5pm (show was at 7pm) and by the time we left conversation was getting difficult.
Service was fantastic - fast, confident, efficient and friendly. Love.
Prices are at least $4-5 less than you'd pay at most similar establishments, which I love. Go, Cabbagetown!
HOP is comfortable, easy, tasty and fun. It's not the best pub or restaurant in the city, but it's not trying to be. The food, the service, the decor and the atmosphere are all definitely a few steps above your average Toronto pub!
You know they have a loyal following because probably 50% of the people who arrived while we were there were given high fives or greeted by name (and I'm assuming they then headed to their "regular" tables). I like that.
"Sometimes you wanna go
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came..."
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