The ambience and waitress was nice and this review is just based off one visit so please take with a grain of salt. I had the jalapeño Mac and cheese with chicken. It was good but there was a pool of oil lying at the bottom which made me feel icky. It was also bland and there was too much panko crumbs at the top. The bread was a bit stale too.

Great venue for large groups they are very accommodating. Food is typical pub grub, hearty and filling. Tried the shepherds pie. It was presented in a small round soup dish with a scoop of mash atop the ground beef. The mash was average and could have used some garlic and a dash of pepper. Same could be said for the filling which was a little bland and lacking in peas and carrots. The dish was... more

Good place pre-game or theater. Not as packed as the bars and pubs closer to the Air Canada Centre or Rogers Centre on game day.

I have not been to this bar in ages but when I recently stepped in to take a look, I was surprised that it was renovated. Instantly, I booked the back bar for a party and the managers were very accommodating. All of the staff were very nice and everyone enjoyed the party.

I didn't have time to try any of the platters but it appeared everyone enjoyed the food. We ordered sliders, wings, chicken... more

Typical bar food on the menu but the food was good. We had the wedge salads and the spinach and artichoke dip. The dip was very good for a pub- above my expectations. The wedge salad was good but not great.

This place was LIT UP yesterday for the El Clasico game between Barcelona and Real Madrid. If you are a FC Barca fan, this pub seems to be THE fan club spot for games! Crowd was unreal.

Conveniently located right at King W & Simcoe St, they have a pretty big space with various rooms of tables and seating at the multiple bars. Comfortably spacious and good amount of natural lighting.

They have... more

Visiting Toronto for a few days and stopped in with my wife for dinner. Traditional English Pub fare served. Shepherd's Pie, Yorkshire pudding etc. Food was very good. The cook even came out to personally ask about our meal. Our server was extremely helpful and patient with us. They serve several different kinds of beer, though a bit surprised they did not serve IPA.

I really only came here for a networking event, but it's an unusually large pub, and with nice decor. every nook and cranny had seats.

We decided to stop in for some drinks and eats after a performance. Great atmosphere with several unique menu choices and great beer selection. Food was great! I had tried Yorkies for The first time which is mini Yorkshire puddings with beef and gravy more or less. Great place to relax and enjoy friends and family :)

Great, really tasty Ale and Onion soup!
Very burnt salmon entree, but the service is good and overall atmosphere

I came here for lunch during weekdays with 2 friends right at noon. Due to peak time, the services is a bit slow, but still within the hour.

My friend order wraps and burger, and I order Steak and mushroom pot pie, it's pretty good and I like it a lot. The atmosphere is really nice & relax, and feels like a classic pub.

Will definitely come back again!!!

We had gone to E&C after a Jays game walking up from the Rogers Centre so the area was pretty busy with thousands of people walking the streets and places nearby were starting to fill up with hungry and sad Jays fans... oh and some happy Yankees fans too.

I had been by this place many times in the decades that this place was here and I've actually never been inside. The space is pretty... more

Ummm -- can we say stuffed Yorkshire pudding. With roast beef and gravy. I didn't even know such a thing existed.

Good place to grab a drink / quick bite before or after the theatre.

I would go out of my way in the city to go here again.

Great quality food.

Recommended!!

Has a very cozy, modern tavern interior which I loved. The service is good and so are the drink selections. Had a nice glass of red wine. We also tried the mac and cheese and it was really great. Came with jalapeño and mozzarella baked under a very crispy seasoned bread crumb crust. Price range was very reasonable and includes drink options on both higher and lower costs/quality. Overall quite... more

This place is fine. Nothing to write home about but not a bad place to get some food and lounge around with some friends last minute. I've walked by this place so many times and I never really thought to try it - its large but unassuming and I just never got around to it. When some friends wanted to meet here for dinner I finally paid this place a visit. The place looked like a typical bar/pub... more

We went to the Elephant & Castle prior to a theatre show at the Princess of Wales. It was a Tuesday evening, but the place was fairly busy, although we didn't have to wait for a table. The food arrived within a reasonable amount of time, and was excellent. My only complaint would be that it's fairly noisy, and I that had to hunt down a waiter to refill my water. Overall, the food was of great... more

My friend and I came here in the mid-afternoon - a little late lunch, and far too early to be dinner. As a result, the place had very few people in it and we easily got undivided attention from the waitstaff.

Ambiance: This place feels like a classic pub, and holds all of the character of one. When you walk in, you will find yourself in a comfortably dim room with beautiful dark-colored wood... more

Nicely renovated with plenty of seating. The menu is simple but very good. I'd definitely go back.

Just stopped in for a local tap beer. Chris the bartender, was helpful, friendly, and pick out a brew on tap that I totally enjoyed. The pub was beautifully decorated and husky in appeal. Enough said. I like this pub. May go back tonight

This place was a great surprise.

I had been a few times for drinks and never thought the food would be anything of note, I assumed it was just another pub with a greasy deep fried menu, I was wrong.

Decided to grab dinner here one night with our drinks and couldnt believe how good it all was. We had this amazing little indian pizza that came on this naan like bread and the jalapeño mac and... more

Burgers were awesome! A little over cooked on the patty and the bacon but still, well worth the money! Service was awesome and so was the atmosphere. I'm here on vacation and I'm already planning to go back tomorrow! Well done, Elephant & Castle.

Decent priced food, drinks. Tasty & filling portion. Had the stuffed Yorkshire, was done well. The only unfortunate element to my dining experience was they forgot my appetizer. A manager I believe it was did come over and apologize for the error, but I believe the place was not 'slammed' so it was a surprise. My server was apologetic as well over this. Combined with a well poured pint of... more

A pleasant pub offering comfy atmosphere with nice decor, a welcoming and friendly disposition from the staff, and food that's very tasty for a chain pub, at reasonable prices. Great for catching up with friends after work.

Have had the butter chicken, mac n' cheese and burger here, and I recommend all of these dishes- they're flavourful, unpretentious and are served in good-sized portions.

Butter chicken wasn't too bad! But still a bit expensive.
They have daily specials! From Wednesday to Friday some beers are at 6$ :)

Went here for a drink with a very good friend. The drinks were great as well as the service and the bread-pudding my friend ordered- really tasty. only thing- those typical Toronto high prices- apart from that! Worth coming back!

Nice decor in this location. Came in on a Sunday morning around 11:45. The restaurant was mostly empty yet we were seated wayyyy in the back and right next to another table. We ordered the Yorkies as an appetizer which were quite good. Service was decent but we waited a bit for refills and the check. Entrees were standard, I got a steak sandwich and my wife roast beef sandwich. Fries were not... more

This place has recently been renovated and I love the new layout and design! It looks much more modern and they also revamped the menu as well. I was here for a company lunch. There was probably about 60 of us there and they situated us all in the middle of the restaurant just right behind the bar which was plenty of space.

I love the new menu items offered as well and they was all at around... more

I must admit I found my pre-theatre dinner here really frustrating. If you are anything other than a straight up "meat n' potatoes" type, then you're a bit screwed. Our waitress was really apologetic and tried so hard to figure out something to serve us, but in the end, got stuck with steamed broccolini. For a King St location, you sure are closed minded when it comes to dietary restrictions. :(

We love this place! Lots of comfortable seating, many tv screens, good food, menu variety, reasonable prices, and full bar. What's not to like?

Went with my brother on Wednesday before the Jays game. It was great! No complaints at all. I felt out of place because of all the business people in there. The food was great! I recommend it 100%.

Great Reopening

Welcome back! better look, more spacious and organized, good menu, excellent food, new drinks, added chef's recommendations, cool staff and great attention, Wish you all the best in this new stage!! I could not give you just a review of one meal, because we were a group of four and all asked for different things, but the general opinion was... more

You Must Try the Calamari

Popped in around 4 pm before a Blue Jays game and we were the only customers which was shocking based on the size of the place. Beers were cold, and the calamari was fabulous as it had mixed in to it deep fried pickled jalapeños and bell peppers. This was heaven, the nachos were also fantastic. Service was great and... more

Great food, great environment

The place looked great on its reopening from renovations. The wait staff was plenty friendly. The food portions were big and tasty!
I had the nachos to start, a great sharing starter. The fish tacos were delicious and more than plenty for a lunchtime meal. The butter chicken poutine was one of the best I've tried. Definitely worth sharing as... more

Quick and Reliable

I have been eating at the E&C on the corner of Yonge and Gerrard since it opened. As im in Toronto on a regualr basis and stay at the Chelsea. Its a great old bank buildiing conversion to a Bar and Restaurant. Service and food generally are on the quick side. Food is ok bar food. With a bit of... more

Avg plus Service and easy access

We had a gr8 time and the place aint too noisy if you want to be in a conversation with others. The staff has been good in what they do. Food was tasty too and their response time was also good which makes E & C a place i mostly will visit again. Easy access is another plus point, jst... more

Good food, decent service, handy location

We all enjoyed it, decent mix of clientele, not too expensive, and some decent but not overpowering sports on the TV. Some of the service was a little shaky, but over all its well recommended.

nice place

We had a party of 8 on Sat nite. They sat us immediately. Food was great, hot and quickly served. They gave us separate bills and did not add gratuity. Both servers were great. Music was not too loud.

Good Service

Both recent visits to Toronto required stops here, the staff has been great every time. The food is awesome - especially the pretzels, delicious.
Worth the stop.Especially if you are staying at the Eaton Chelsea

I went with my friend between fashion shows at Fashion Week last Thursday to grab a pint and a bite.

Service was slow but I believe our waitress had a bunch of tables assigned to her and we were not in a huge rush anyway. There were also a group of men being pretty rude to her as well which probably did not motivate her to move much faster either. She was perfectly pleasant to us however,... more

The best

Second time to visit this place to have dinner meeting with my colleagues ,food and service is consistent. Great food awesome service!

Just what we expected

This place was very close to the hotel I was staying in and we ate there late on a Sunday night. The service and food were great. The value was what you would expect for down town Toronto.
I had the meatloaf and was expecting a slice. My plate had medallions of meatloaf in a pepper corn gravy. It was... more

While walking down the street to a location that proved to be much further than we realized, we stubbled across Elephant and Castle. Being from out of town and always up for trying new things, we scratched our plans to push on and made the escape from the cold into Elephant and Castle. I would suggest it to anyone, the menu had a lot of variety and there are plenty of beers to choose from. The... more

Went for lunch with two buddies - very nice cozy setting, upscale type of pub. Food excellent, drinks nice, excellent service. Can be a bit crowded during the lunch hour rush but never felt overwhelmed. Nice patio in summer for a cool drink.

Nothing bad to report - a more upscale pub - doesn't get 5 starts because it didn't blow me away... more

food was fine.. MATT on the bar is fantastic

we stopped by one evening after a play.. we sat at the bar and had a quick bite,,, the play was ok,..Matt the bartender was funnier and more entertaining.. thanks again Matt

We sat in the section that looks like a library. I enjoyed reading the book titles; the New Testament and How to Care For Roses to name a few. One plus, after our freezing cold shopping venture, this place was hotter than hell. That's one way to warm up quickly. A second plus, the server was efficient though I watched her spill a drink on another customer. Ooops. We shared nachos that were... more

Brrr! It's chilly in this place!!
Our food was tasty, but not hot. We watched it sit on the counter for 10 minutes while the waitresses goofed off with each other. We were there for about an hour and I watched the bartender over serve two guests. They were both heavily intoxicated, and they just kept serving more...
Otherwise, our service was pretty good. We had to stare at the waitress just to... more

Forgot there was another location, however Elephant & Castle is your cozy, comfort type of pub with all the typical favorites such as reuben sandwiches, yorkshire pies, mac and cheese, etc.
The ambience is warm, welcoming, and busy due to its popularity, and location.
After a work meeting, this was a the place to be, the food is an overall 4/5. Most notable was their artichoke dip with chips,... more

A classic British Pub in the heart of the Entertainment District in Toronto. I have been here before and have always enjoyed being here. This time I came in and the hostess asked if I would like to sit at the bar in the back (it was her recommendation). I was so glad she did. It was a quiet night but large screen TV's, incredibly friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere made it the perfect... more

Been here a few times to watch UFC and HBO boxing cards. They use the back portion of the bar for this. It gets absolutely rammed, seemingly over capacity with lots of people milling around the bar area because there are no seats left. Slightly annoying as the table service gets reallllly slow since it's so rammed.

Good selection here on tap though and it does have a nice homey British pub... more

Sucky food, small portions. Expensive. Disappointed. I will drink more to make up for it... Damn, they win.

Pretty good

Came in for a late lunch yesterday with my girlfriend. The inside of the restaurant is very large and well decorated. Even though it was fairly empty (we came in just before 3pm) it seems to have a good atmosphere. Our waitress was very prompt, friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. I had the soup of the day which was... more

Food is horrible, I went home sick. Its just the location that are keeping them in business. But other than that its horrible. I am giving it a 3 out of 5 because its gloomy

Gastro Pub

We were recommended this as a good place to eat. It is a converted bank with a high ceiling and interesting interior architecture and design. As it was only a 3 minute walk from our hotel, the Eaton Chelsea, it could not have been more convenient. It is a very popular venue as we visited for lunch and dinner on... more

Disappointing

My wife and I have been to E&C many times and have always been satisfied. This time it was quite disappointing. The beer was fine - pints before 6:00 pm are $5.00 instead of $6.50. But the food was definitely underpar. We ordered fish and chips. We were told it was halibut. Then when it was served we were advised... more

Great service

So nice, we ate there twice. Waiter was able to provide a great beer recommendation and just overall excellent service. Highly recommend the jalapeno mac & cheese.

Sweet service and potato fries

Ate hear twice, the service was wonderful, with smiles and intelligent banter. This is a beautiful building with a well appointed bar at the back away from the general eating area, the food is up scale pub fare and the sweet potato fries better than most, well worth a pint on a warm afternoon

Great spot for a Burger before the theatre

The Elephant & Castle is a chain close to the Royal Alex in the Theatre district. Typical pub fare, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads. Pot pie, meatloaf,etc. When we showed up they ask if you are going to the theatre, which is nice. The waitress asked how are you guys doing today? We ordered a pint each, chicken salad and meat... more

Excellent service, drinks and food

I went here earlier this week with two friends for drinks and appetizers. It has a great atmosphere for any occasion. They had a great special on rolling rock beer and delicious apps. We had the lettuce wraps, deep fried pickles and nachos - the mix in the lettuce wraps are a must try! I forget the our servers name... more

Great meal after a long bike ride

I spent the day biking from Mississauga to Toronto and was famished by the time I arrived downtown. I passed a few pubs, but they were too crowded. The Castle & Elephant was a sight for sore eyes.
The service was prompt, friendly and efficient. I ordered the stuffed Yorkshire pudding with two pints of beer. It was fantastic. The... more

Best Pub Food Ever

I had the beef pie at one meal and the chicken pie at another. The sauce in the beef pie was rich and full of mushrooms, but no thickener; which made the pie light and delicious. The chicken pie had a number of vegetables, but was not overloaded w/potato and carrots the way chicken pies often can be. The sauce... more

Busy Night, No Problem

On this particular early evening we were shunned by the many eateries on Front Street in Toronto due to two major concerts and a Blue Jays game. We were heading up to Bloor anyway, but since there is a dearth of venues there we headed just a few blocks north to the E & C on King West. This is... more

During the week this place seems like a hot-bed of activity. Sunday is was almost empty so I gave it a try. The beer selection was fantastic; they had some of my lesser know favorites like Old Speckled Hen.

The food was really good. I had a french dip and it was perfectly done. My wife enjoyed a wrap with a poutine substitution for the fries. It was a good lunch with friendly service. The... more

Great little bar to stop in and have a drink along Yonge St

Friendly staff and great beer selection. Nice to get off the loud street and have a beer in an old building on Yonge Street. Friendly atmosphere.

Great food, even late

Stopped here on our way from the Roger's Center to the Hilton Hotel. Definitely walking distance from the stadium. Good Atmosphere and good food. Had the bacon wrapped meatloaf, and a Beer. Waitress was very nice and quick to serve. Last call for food was Midnight, but the bar was open later. I would definitely return for the bar, as... more

We decided to eat here before a Jays game since we were running a bit late and all of the regular spots were packed. I was surprised, this place was fairly empty considering it was a Friday evening before a game. Anyway, this review is more about the quality of service, not the quality of food. I ordered a veggie burger, like I usually do, because I do not eat meat. Nothing out of the ordinary... more

Dani is smokin' hot! The food is mediocre, bar food, nothing more. Place was clean and laid out well. Given the area, I would look elsewhere first. However, the bar looked like a great, at least better place to be.

English pub large restaurant style

This place is vast! Service can be a bit slow at peak times (especially at the end of the work day!), but the food is generally very good (had the steak and mushroom pie and fish and chips) and very reasonably priced.

Good for drinks

Perfect for a solo beer at the bar when on business. Fun bar scene. Can't comment on the food. Good location. Bartenders are very nice and cute too.

not great not bad

This place is okay.. if you are in a hurry and you are close to it then its fine. Its slightly overpriced for the quality of food that they serve, but thats sort of how Toronto seems to work these days. There are many better places in toronto you could go and many worse.

Great food

I was with a family of my Czech friend who is visiting Canada. It's across the street from Roy Thom(p)son. Parking is not free.
I had tea and steak with mushroom pie (whatever it's called exactly) with salad along with tea. I had a free refill.
It was an enjoyable time, the staff were so friendly and accommodating. There were... more

Very disgusting food. It was burnt ans gross I guess they can get away with it because most ppl are drunk.

Good Food, but

I was enjoying my meal very much until something very unexpected happened. My wife and I both ordered hamburgers with fries. They were delicious. My wife actually said it was the best burger she ever had. Then I bit into something hard. It was an industrial staple. I don't blame it on the restaurant, but perhaps a packaging issue. Either... more

Fairly good depending on how crowded

This is a pub restaurant across the street from Roy Thompson Hall where we have two series of season's tickets to the TSO – 10 to 12 concerts. As we are creatures of habit, when we find a restaurant we like — especially for utility purposes like before a concert — we keep going back. We lament the loss of... more

Great place!...I'm watching barcelona vs bayern hosted by Penya Blaugrana de Toronto. Fine food, waitresses are friendly, decor is superb.

lunch and theatre

this is a nice place to go before the afternoon matinee. You have a good choice of food and the service is friendly and quick.

Good Pub

This pub in downtown Toronto has a varied menu and a good after-work atmosphere. The prices are good and the service up to standards. It is a good place to grab a drink and a light dinner after office hours or for dinner on an evening on the town.

Beer

Great place to stop in for a pint on a hot day. Staff are friendly, the bar has a great nostalgic feel. Always seems to be characters to talk to.

Yummy food

I had salad and wings at the E&C twice and both times they were delicious. The salad was one of the best I've had, even a bit better than an Earl's greens salad. The wine selection was excellent and I had the opportunity to sample some new reds that rocked my world. The staff were awesome. Very kind and personable.... more

First time visit but I'll be back

This is the first Elephant and Castle I've been in. I was very impressed. The location is and old Dominion Bank. The inside has been decorated in a up scale pub style. The bank value is still located downstairs near the washrooms.
I only had the soup of the day but the menu seemed to have a number interesting items.... more

Good restaurant downtown

Good and uncomplicated restaurant downtown. Fast and professional service. Food was very good and with a good prize-value ratio.

Overall good service, and tasty food

My wife, 5 year-old I stopped here for a quick lunch before catching a concert at Roy Thomson Hall (which is right across the street... perfect!). Our server was very good... I mentioned we needed a quick bite so we don't miss our show, so she took our orders quickly, put a rush on our order, and made sure our... more

Good

Really liked the atmosphere of this restaurant, was a little loud though. Simple but awesome food choices. Service was a bit slow but the restaurant was packed and the waitresses were going as fast as they could. Our server was very friendly. Right beside the Delta Chelsea where we stayed- so was very convenient to go to!

Good

Pretty average pub. Nothing bad about it, but I don't have any great words for it, either. Pretty good beer selection.

Great for Drinks

My wife and I met up for drinks with two friends at the restaurant. It was the perfect place for exactly that. We didn't try the food so can't comment there. What it is is a pub in the true sense of the word, it was busy, lively and messy - everything you want in a pub. Seating was a... more

Quaint Pub

Busy but quick service. Food is OK, nothing great but worth a visit. A bit crowded but a typical pub atmosphere.

Cheesecake

Just try the Baileys Cheesecake - it is to die for! The rest of the food is really good too but the cheesecake is awesome!

Good food... but not if you want your food quickly

I ordered the salmon burger with the soup on the side. It was delicious. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. My only issue with the place is that even though it wasn't super busy, the service was somewhat slow. (It would be fine if I were eating lunch out on an occasion but wasn't speedy enough for a lunch during... more

Enjoyable English style pub

A very enjoyable English style pub experience. Good traditional faire - I've eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. Also a decent selection of English beers on draft. Very comfortable dining area.

Nice Pub style restaurant

We ( family of 6 ) had a nice meal at this restaurant after a day at a Blue Jay game. Service was excellent and the food was very good. Most of us had the fish and chips which was excellent.

friendly waitress

very very friendly waitress. My baby loves her!
Food is good, quiet environment and convinient location.

Great food, nice people

I had the steak & chips for dinner one day and the fish & chips for lunch another. It was great both times: the portions are extremely generous and the waitress was wonderful, she was very friendly and helpful. She gave me free refills both times (coke, not just water)! The location is good as well: it's a nice building... more

Nothing was a problem

I asked for an appetizer as a main course with a salad as a side dish, my husband had a burger - it was huge!!! My appetizer was massive and I couldn't manage that! We had a joke with the waitress and she kept getting us refills on our water, so attentive.

What a name

I had a good meal but did not find the taste or vareity more than average.

Great location

I had walked by this pub for years and always wanted to go in. You can either sit at the fairly large bar (tv's in front), at high chair tables or at window tables. Washrooms are inconveniently located downstairs. Neat, open concept dining room with high ceilings. Waitress was fast. I ordered the chicken rice dish; it was ok. Tried... more

Would you like someone's old lipstick with that pint sir?

Like this room a lot. Have had ok experiences here. BUT, will really re think this place after a shoddy experience here a couple months ago. (I'm late posting this, my bad)

Lipstick on a pint glass? Yuuck. VISIBLE lipstick on the rim of a glass.... more

Had a salmon pasta, and it was much better than even I anticipated. Good atmosphere too!

This pub is quite large and is reasonably nice and comfortable.

I had a lamb curry here and it was one of the worst curries that I have ever had. It was micro-waved quite unevenly and consisted mostly of rice and a gross curry 'sauce' - not much by way of lamb or vegetables.

You might feel that ordering a curry at a pub is a mistake, but these are supposed to be English pubs (curries are a... more

Losing their taste

Few years back wandered into the Elephant and Castle for a drink, and since their menu looked so good I decided to give it a try.
The menu was mostly pub grub, very english.
I ordered the roast beef stuffed yorkshire pudding, it came perched on a bed of mashed potatoes, and slashered in gravy.
It was delicious, the roast beef was tender juicy and very flavorful, and the yorkshire pudding was... more