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| - I am really surprised at the bad reviews -- this is one of my favourite spots.
The menu is what I'd call extended pub food. There are the requisite burgers, sandwiches, wings, etc. with some more elaborate pastas, stir fries, pub curries, and steaks. There's nothing really unique or fancy, but it's all done really well and it's all fresh. The fries are real fresh-cut potatoes with the peels on, and they are to die for. (The only thing on the menu that isn't really edible is the pizza -- overcooked and too salty. Then again, I rarely expect that a restaurant that isn't a pizzeria will have good pizza.)
A couple of people mentioned having brunch there and the service was bad. I've never been in for brunch, but I know that the dinnertime-and-later staff are great guys who are friendly and always remember what we order. I love the atmosphere, it's quiet and relaxing and warm, and not pretentious or fake.
The beers are all phenomenal, especially the Old Peculiar and the Gin Lane barley wine. They've got nine different varieties altogether, with a couple that are seasonal. At under $6 a pint before tax and tip, it's affordable as brew pubs go.
Yes, there may be an older demographic there sometimes. It is not hip, swinging, or happening. It's Mount Pleasant, what do you expect? Get over it, and have some really good beer and food.
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