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| - For a pub category of a restaurant, I was quite surprised by its layout AND the food that had to be offered here! Or perhaps maybe I'm just not familiar with the downtown area still and the restaurants that are around. My friend and I was in the area and didnt have a preference on what kind of food we had. Knowing me, I mostly prefer western food (or 'white' food if you will) if I had a choice. In any case, since I didn't know too many places I let Yelp help me decide where to go. Ok enough of the intro, lets talk about the place and everything else!
The layout and atmosphere are completely NOT what you would expect at a pub-type place. Pubs I usually think that there is a huge bar area with booths as tables for people to eat at if they wanted the 'dining area'. This place just shouted the home-y feel and a warm comfort kind of vibe. On top of that, when you walked in there was a display of tea cups and saucers...c'mon how many pubs would display THAT vs. alcohol or something else. It's definitely a great place and it wasn't as loud as I would have expected either. Awesome!
The food was a bit more on the high 20s but I guess it is because we came during dinner time so that $$ sign kinda fooled me thinking it was going to be between $15-$25 since a lot of places I have been to that had '$$' on the Yelp app was actually between $15-$25. In any case, don't worry. You won't be disappointed! You know how people always say "Well pub food is pub food" and it kinda implies that mostly you don't really get quality but just regular stuff. Want a nice twist? Here, they have pretty interesting options on the dinner menu. I had the Corned Beef and Potato Pie with Buttered Cabbage. I wasn't sure what to expect given the fact that I was already thrown off with the layout but I can tell you this, I was surprised and it was quite delicious! I also had one of their Ciders that was on tap and it was also good.
Lastly, their service was ok. Could be just a tad better but I'm not going to complain. They did checks on us frequently but interestingly enough, sometimes their check ups would be just quickly taking a look at our table (seeing if everything was all right I suppose) then walking away. Ocassionally they would walk right up to ask. But overall both waiter and waitress were very polite, friendly, helpful and accomodating. Hence I don't have anything bad to say on that part.
Overall this place was pretty good and I am glad I stumbled upon this pub-like fancy-ish restaurant. I will definitely return to try their other dishes on the menu and drink that Cider again. I forget the name...sorry! I will definitely update the review to add the name!
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