Visited Sat April 8 - Private party for 40 people.
This place deserves a much higher rating!
The service is amazing! Our server Aaron and bartender Shane were amazing as well as Alison the events coordinator. We booked the space 1 month in advance and Alison was able to accommodate everything we wanted. Projector and screen? No problem! Custom room setup? No problem! AV check? No problem! I've planned events for years and she is a true professional. Responds in a timely and detailed manner to emails.
Pros
2nd floor can fit 70 people, perfect for large parties! They have had many weddings and corporate events here.
Wifi - As expected, you have to ask the server for the password.
Fish and chips - Beautifully presented and crispy.
Tavern burger - Fresh and delicious!
To reserve the private space you put down a deposit, which may vary based on the size of the group. Ours was a $200 min spend.
Cons
There is a cake cutting charge, this is a somewhat sticky issue. I personally feel that restaurants should provide plates and cutlery for birthday cakes, it's a small expense to keep birthday parties happy. It takes 5 min to cut up any cake and some water to wash the dishes. When you try and charge $2 per person it looks cheap. For a party of 40 it would cost $80 to cut a cake!
Menu is a bit limited with 20 to 30 items, check the daily specials.
Location is a bit out of the way, not TTC subway accessible.
Protip - Upstairs patio opens in May.