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| - The Firkin On King is obviously not the fanciest gin joint in Toronto (though based on the renos happening at some other Firkin locations, they would have you believe that they are), but I still really enjoy my weekly pub date with my college friends held at this location on King.
We prefer to sit downstairs; it's always a bummer when the lower section is closed and we are forced to sit upstairs. The downstairs section is usually quieter and full of cushy booths and soft lighting that is really appealing after a long day at work. Not to mention you'll find the washroom facilities downstairs. Trust me, it's no fun to have to trek up and down these stairs if you imbibe a little more than you were expecting (or maybe you've imbibed just as much as you were expecting...no judgements here).
We are looked after by the same server every week. I am ashamed that I don't know his name, but at this point it's way too late in the game to ask without feeling like a jerk. Let's call him Jeremy. Jeremy is really nice, typically remembers our orders and preferences, and makes sure we are looked after every week. He's funny, and takes the time to joke with us and ask us how our weeks are going. I like places where you can form a personal relationship with the staff, but I guess I have a romanticized vision of what being a "regular" entails.
The food isn't anything to write home about, but it's filling and inexpensive. My personal favourite? An order of Irish nachos (found on the appetizer part of the menu). You can't go wrong with waffle fries, cheese, and bacon. Yum. I also heartily recommend the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. I don't have anywhere to compare it to, but it always comes out piping hot, covered in caramel and whipped cream, and always cheers me up with its gooey goodness.
I can't speak for the men, but the ladies washroom is always clean and well stocked. Also, the last time I was in they were running an ad on a screen by the sink featuring David Beckham in his undies. Naturally, I made sure to use the facilities at least two more times that evening.
All in, I probably spend less than $20 there a week (I'm not a big drinker), but I'm never made to feel like I'm taking up space or wasting their time because I don't want to pound back beers. We'll definitely continue to make this a weekly tradition (until a new place strikes our fancy).
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