I have been to Schanks South a few times over the years for different events (birthdays, hockey games etc) however this was the first time going to Shanks North and it was for a retirement party.
It was a Friday night, so fairly busy and lively. This place is huge and has everything from mini golf, bowling, pool tables and of corse big screens to watch sports. after all,it is a sports bar.
We had the back of Shanks booked for the event which was great. A bit quieter and lots of room for all of us (approx 30 adults). We had decorations and a cake brought in as well.
We had a great waitress who was attentive and we saw quiet often throughout the evening for drink orders. Very important! We didnt each order food since the organizer of the event, pre ordered appetizers for us all and it was set up on a separate table as buffet style. Cold and hot appetizers that were checked on by another employee to make sure items were hot and what needed replenishing. She really did stay on top of the food situation. Lots of food variety and everything was good. Classic food stuff you would find in a pub/sports bar.
Side note - the boneless wings are really good here!
Food and service was good. Plenty of things to do at this location.
It was definitely a great night and experience. Great place to book a social event (birthday,retirement,charity event) since there is so much to do but also so you can sit back and just hang out.