Went again with my wife and she fell in love, as I did, with the veggie burger. Don't have a clue what the cook is doing, but keep it up!

Gord and I had supper last night at Fionn MacCool's.

Gord started with Fisherman's Chowder. He really enjoyed it.

I started with Shepherd's Pie Mini Yorkies. I'm not a fan of Shepherd's Pie but they were really good. I gave Gord one and he like them too. I'd get them again.

Gord had Fish & Chips as his main. He said the fish and cole slaw were excellent. The fries were good but he'd rather a... more

Yikes - don't go here with vegetarian friends. Checked out the menu, saw a tasty looking veggie burger, and sat down. Ordered a drink, and then found out they were out of veggie burgers. It's really the only vegetarian option on the menu (aside from a not very filling salad). Check before you sit down and order a drink :-S

How does a restaurant having over 30 people on its patio alone do last call at 12:15 on a friday night? I saw people with food on the table! I was turned away before i had even sat at the bar by one of the servers. Not happy about this. Looked at the web site and said they were open till 1am. Not cool guys!

Delicious! Get the ale and cheese dip! All our meals were awesome, you can't go wrong.

I've been to this location twice. Both times I was craving for a delicious burger. If you're craving for a delicious Hamburger than this isn't the place for you. Both times the burger came burnt. I don't mean crispy, I like crispy, but this is full blown charcoal.

However, my friend did get the veggie burger and says it's the best he had had.

Very Pleasant - Excellent Food

We ate here two times while in Toronto. I had chicken pie and a salad both times - that's how good it was. My husband had shepherd's pie and salad one time, and fish and chips the second time. We were staying at the Hilton, which this restaurant is connected to - we both agreed Fionn MacCool's would be a... more

A couple of friends and I were a bit peckish and stepped into fionn macools around midnight. We were pleased to find that not only was the kitchen open but that their late might menu was pretty extensive.

I got a pint of Guinness which they have on tap, and the pulled pork hogie, which at $14 a plate is a bit on the high side for a pulled pork sandwich and salad at an Irish pub, but it's not... more

Simple Irish food in a pleasant relaxed atmosphere

This was a last second decision to eat here. The service was pleasant and snappy, the food excellent quality for the type of facility, and the beverages delicious. Overall, good selection, good prices, good quality

Nothing special

I had lunch here with a couple of friends. The atmosphere was certainly 'downtown pub-like', but the food and service were definitely average.

I came here on a Friday night before going out at some of the downtown bars. The environment is relaxed, unpretentious, and perfect for either after-work drinks with co-workers or grabbing drinks with friends before going to the downtown clubs. The drinks were cheap - on Friday nights, pints are $5 (or $5.50) before 10pm and my glass of wine was under $6 including tax. Overall: good service,... more

First time here. Cozy place, nice bartender and a quiet place to celebrate New Year's Eve. Fast service

The location of this place is what brought me. It's down the hall from my hotel. I was able to avoid going outside and braving the chilly windy weather of winter in Toronto.

I ordered french onion soup and the honey cured ham sandwich. This wasn't a gourmet sandwich. The sandwich was the best grilled ham sandwich I've ever devoured that wasn't made at home. It truly was comfort food and... more

We were expecting anywhere from 10-15 people for drinks and yummies and although we weren't exactly sure when everyone would show up and how long they would stay, the restaurant totally accommodated. This was especially appreciated because they were showing the UFC fight and expected to be full that night.

Our server, Katherine was AMAZING. With people coming and going and everyone ordering at... more

Perfect Friday night

Last Friday night (Aug. 23) 3 of my friends and I were looking for a nice place to eat not too far from the Royal York hotel. We were in town for the FanExpo Canada convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. We ended up at Fionn MacCools on University.
The patio was busy, but not overly so, and inside... more

Came here on my birthday, bit of an issue with service. It seemed very confused and a bit frazzled. Nothing really to recommend this spot in terms of either food, drink or service.

Fun place with decent prices

Service was good despite the crowd in the place. The beer deals are far better here than in the hotel next door. Ask your server and he will tell you what's on special.
I had the Onion soup and it was very good. I should have ordered another. Prices are very much in line with the downtown area and $14-$20+... more

Fionn MacCool's beside Hilton Hotel

Great for a snack to share and a nice cocktail for meeting up with friends. Food is delicious and it is right beside the Hilton Hotel.

At the base of an office building, so gets very crowded after work hours on Thursdays and Fridays. The staff definitely seem to get overwhelmed, and the prices are pretty steep.

They had a very cool live band playing jazzy music, which was very nice for the ambiance. The patio is great for breezy summer days.

Smells inside, but otherwise good.

Patio was nice on a warm summers day. And service was friendly and prompt.

We didn't get any substantial food, another Yvonne T was at the Esplanade location at the same time and looking at her IG photos I wondered where the special summer menu was here. Being in the core, the food here is overpriced, but still not bad.

The crinkly fries/nachos was quite... more

Foodie, EH?

Overall, I couldn’t actually find anything wrong with this burger. It was quite tasty and the crispy onions certainly... more

I've been here a few times including a couple nights ago and it was satisfying.
It's not unlike most pubs including décor.
In the beginning, the service was a bit slow but when our food arrived, my veggie burger topped with a Portobello mushroom was actually quite good. My colleague ordered a beef pie and really liked it.
It was late--nearly 9 pm and we were tired but we walked out having... more

Great pub atmosphere

We loved the fun music and the decor, but the waitress was exceptionally slow and difficult to track down despite the few patrons. The menu is quite varied, so everyone at the table was able to find something they'd enjoy from a beet salad to fish and chips. One in our party had Yorkshire pudding cups, which were cold, the... more

I came twice on a Friday within four hours and that is a rarity for me at my age.

Once for dinner before a Blue Jays game, then once right after the game for an evening beer. Yes, I usually don't go out again after a game, so that is why it was so out of the ordinary.

This place is okay. My food was actually decent. I had the Guiness burger. My buddy had a club sandwich. What's weird is that... more

Great Pubby Atmosphere

I visit this pub semi regularly. The staff, especially the barman are all great. There's a great selection of beers on tap. The food is always very good. I'd advise you go for the Prime Rib burger and swap the fries for a cup of clam chowder. Always a positive experience whenever I visit.

Good value

This pub is attached to the Toronto Hilton and is very good alternative to the hotel restaurant. Food was good, beer was cold and the service was great.

Good bar food

I was very surprised to find some really good Fish and Chips at a bar, not to mention some good beer on tap.
Service at the bar was great and friendly and the atmosphere was quite pleasant.
Spot on!

No Irish welcome or service

List too long to go on about....but essentially staff that couldn't care less. No wonder the place was empty.

This place only gets 3 stars because it when we first walked in about 5 minutes before opening, they were a tad rude. Really, we just wanted to get settled after our flight in and just have some food and a drink and we expected to wait the 5 minutes before they would take our order - but they made us come back.

Anyways, we ordered some food - the poutine was ok, but it was the first time I... more

Came here for drinks after work with colleagues to celebrate, but wasn't that impressed with the pub overall. The patio is small and there was no seating. The inside looked dated and dark in some sections.

The positives were a very outgoing server and a good variety of beers on tap. The food wasn't bad as well.

Overall experience was meh or OK. Would probably return again, but still prefer... more

Watch Your Bill and Credit Card Charges

I went to Fionn MacCools 181 University Ave. after the Ballet on June 15th close to 11pm. We were pleasantly greeted at the door by the Hostess and explained that the patio was full at the moment but a table would be coming available soon. Were were asked if we wanted to sit at the bar first and then move... more

This is a good place to hang with co-workers, have a few drinks, and unwind - especially when it's nice outside. I like that they have 3 size options for the wine - 5 oz, 9 oz, and a larger size. Beer selection is also mighty good. I tried the smoked chicken flatbread which has pesto, cheese, caramelized onions, and red peppers - the dish alone is not that awesome but with the addition of hot... more

After realizing that myself and the rest of my flight crew were going to have 20+ hours in Toronto and that the weather was not going to be very agreeable, we decided there was only one thing to do. Drink.

We stayed at the Toronto Hilton and Fionn MacCool's is just a short walk through an indoor walkway from the hotel. It's a bar at the base of a office building, so no surprise when we got... more

This is the third FM's I have gone to and they are pretty much the same. They try to be Irish-like, decor tends to be on the yellows/greens and also, tend to price their menu/drinks at a higher price point than say, the Firkin bars. Which in my opinion is not really warranted because FM's is only ever marginally better than a Firkin. Maybe they vacuum their rug a few more times a week?

Now... more

Came here for lunch today with a colleague; it was a pretty nice day out so we weren't able to get a seat on the patio but were seated near the doors, which was nice with the sun and the breeze.

Overall, I don't typically have high expectations from chain pubs and this place was no exception. I had a not-so-memorable sandwich with a semi-memorable green salad on the side. Nothing to write home... more

Mobile review

Went there after an afternoon Jays game. Service was slow and food was cold. And the place didn't seem too busy.

A rip-off and bad service - don't go

I've had not very good experiences at this place and yet have given them the benefit of the doubt and gone back. The first time I organised a group of at least 25 and we had a separate room. It was a colleague's farewell lunch. We had plenty of drinks etc. but the food took an inordinate time to arrive. We waited over an hour and a half for our food. I had made the reservations with the Owner... more

Mobile review

Excellent prime rib burger!!

It's a mediocre faux-Irish pub with a patio that looks out onto the concrete monoliths of the financial district. The food's okay, the servers are fast, the beer is fine, but ultimately it's not someplace I'd return.

I almost feel bad for this review, because Fionn MacCool's is a very fine example of it's kind, but mediocre faux-Irish pubs just aren't my thing.

Wouldn't recommend going there at peak hours. Way to crampt and if your looking to take a date then make sure you ate close together because she will not be able to hear u talk. Get pretty lough with people having to talk over the music. Food is average.

Mobile review

Great Guinness pour- I love the Shamrock on top. Christina and Ana are my favourites, but Natalia is okay for a nerd.

Horrible Experience

One of the worst dining experiences I've EVER had.

It just feels like a fake Irish pub. Prices are high ($9 for a guinness after tax/tip). The only decent thing here is the location and the Caesars. But I rather walk a bit and go somewhere better... more

This was the second Fionn MacCool's that I went to after going to what I believed was the first one on the Esplanade (yelp.ca/biz/fionn-maccoo…). When you work in the downtown core of office buildings and are looking for a decent-enough lunching spot or a place for a quick pint after work, you can find yourself with few options that aren't clogged with like-minded people. So, when I was invited... more