Just open for three months, McGugan's a small pub that focuses on classic Scottish food.
For a Monday night, the bar was busy with patrons. In the back, there's tables with comfy chairs and banquet seating. This is where my friends and I parked for a few hours to catch up on our news.
Being a fan of Scottish comfort food, I tried the haggis balls ($5.95) from their appetizers menu. They tasted good but were sticky in the texture. My friends tried their fries, which were OK, and the Grilled Cheese received rave reviews for its old cheddar cheese and pear slices.
The beer menu seemed good and included Beau's, Mill Street, Amsterdam, Hop City, Flying Monkey and Innis & Gunn. I had a pint of the latter ($6.95) which was a task aged with a slight vanilla flavour. I found it quite delicious.
It's nice to see that Leslieville is opening up charming places like McGugan's.
3.5 stars