The House on Parliament has four things that keep me coming back time and time again
1. Their steak frites is one of the best in the city.
2. Their pulled pork sandwich, featuring half a caramelized onion, with fries is my favourite.
3. Their beer - cold and in a glass - frankly you don't need much more than that. They've got a good selection of light, red and darker ales. I love the Red Leaf.
4. Their staff - I feel like I'm drinking with friends every time I go in there. Go often enough and they are quick to remember your name, your order and your peccadilloes (like my not wanting butter on my pulled pork sandwich - it's a small detail to remember but makes me loved)
OK maybe a bonus fifth factor - I love hanging out at the HOP because everyone there lives in the neighbourhood and has that kind of camaraderie where you can strike up a conversation with anyone and be best friends in 5 minutes that, when you find it, you realise how great life and people can be. That sense of community is a bit like a post-war England vibe, which would match the decor.