Another Dukes Pub. Yes it is a chain (although there isnt another one midtown as most are located downtown near the financial district)... but it doesn't matter when all you want to eat are some fish n chips, or "culturally inspired" pub food such as the Curry chicken karma masala rolls or the delicious Morrocan stew. Also enough drink choices for beer lovers (not me).
I came here twice and on both occasions, service was decent. We asked them both times to please rush the order a bit, as we were trying to make it on time for our movie and they kindly complied.
It's very packed here due to location. Close proximity to my favourite comedy club, Absolute, as well as the Cineplex. Not many other pubs around here either.
Stay for dessert (I tried their apple crumble pie - pretty good crust), or walk down half a block to Sugar Mountain and fill up on some sweet goodies for your movie.
The couch seats arent the cleanest looking nor are they comfy (all dented in). The very dim lighting makes it worse. Also all the tables are so jammed together making it a bit claustrophobic, and also the restaurant is filled with office workers nearby looking for a bite to eat. However they do have two levels and the upper level is better for breathing although same poor couch seats. Haven't sat at the bar stools so can't say.
Recommendations: Fish n chips, Burgers, Camden poutine, and Chicken pot pie. Friend ordered the Sheppard pie and said it was good too although salty.