A fantastic first time experience was had here by me and my crew (yes, that's what I call them), very recently.
Apparently (according to the back of the menu, which is worth a skimming if you're into history...and food), this place is quite the Toronto institution. The longest-standing eatery in the city, I think? If not, then one of them?
Anyway, it's easy to see that it's well-loved and easy to see why. On a Tuesday night, it was full of happy, hungry people, watching sports and drinking beer, rocking out to a mind-blowing and time-travelling playlist (too many songs from middle and high school, which I don't really mean cuz I loved it). It was a bit of a different atmosphere than I'm used to, yet we felt really comfortable right away.
Our server really helped in that department, with his amazing beer-memory (he had no list, only the one in his head), and super-friendly manner. The wings are apparently a big deal, but I didn't try them. I did, however, have a beer-battered chicken (something I always long for cuz this cooking method sounds so good, but I don't like fish) sandwich called "Drunken Chicken". Incredible. Best chicken sandwich I've maybe ever had, probably.