I was there to have fun with my husband and friends. It was the best burger that I ever tried in Toronto.

We had a corporate event here and I think the staff did a wonderful job hosting us. Everyone was very friendly and went over and above - with the exception of one rude hostess, but I won't let her overshadow the great service we got from her colleagues.

The passed hors d'ouevres were all very tasty. The event was well coordinated. The space was very clean. I would return again for a drink and... more

I came in around 8:30, after work. Place was busy, but not so much that I wasn't seated immediately. Had the Irish Lamb Stew, and it was delicious. Service was great for a pub. Definitely come by next time I'm in town.

Great. We had the Irish breakfast and it had every thing and more than expected. Eggs. Three kinds of sausages. Bacon. Canadian bacon. Baked beans. Wheat toast. Fries. Lots of meats. Grilled tomato

It was FULL Irish breakfast. And Guinness on tap. Wow! So fresh and creamy

Excellent, friendly waitress

Wonderful building. Unlike any of the pubs in Ireland

A must when in the financial district

Really amazing Irish breakfast. Definitely try it out. The black pudding was delicious. However the only down side was that you don't get to chose how your eggs were cooked. They only do scrambled . And I'm an over easy kinda gal.

Very nice pub atmosphere and cool decoration. Food was good and portions were large. I got Fish & chips, and I liked it (even though it came with French fries instead of chips). Very nice place overall.

Had the shrimp/crab cakes, Brie and apple grilled cheese and Caesar salad. Crab cakes and grilled cheese were above average. Caesar salad was average. Added stranger fiction porter which was very good. Service was good price was fair. I'd go back.

Incredible how the waitress totally ignored us after she brought our food. Had fish and chips
Which were good. We wanted dessert but she never came back. If you were a man you were in luck.
Too bad as we were planning on ordering Irish coffees and desserts but we were lucky to get our check.

Great place to have a beer or a specialty cocktail. Food is decent, nothing too special but a great time if you want to enjoy a good atmosphere with some good people

Was last in around at 4pm on a Wednesday afternoon to meet friends from the UK going to a jays game, and figured we'd take them for a Guiness before walking over. Beer and drinks are great, but service was slow. Would have ordered another 1-2 pints if I could have while my glass was empty. Also ordered food, but it was pretty disappointing. The cottage pie was essentially microwaved mash and... more

I don't know why this place has mediocre ratings, but I had a great experience here in large group. Service was quick and high quality. The burger was SO good and not overpriced. The soup that came with it was great as well. Overall a great restaurant that I would highly recommend.

What an awesome lrish pub right in downtown Toronto. It was walking distance to my hotel. We did not get to eat here but the drinks were great! They had live music which always makes it feel authentic. They have cool pictures of Ireland all over and very traditional Irish decor. Even the waitresses had Irish accents. I really appreciate the real authentic Irish pubs as they are hard to find. We... more

This is a sucking place . They over play the pub tactic to make people standing outside waiting In cold so that the line up makes them look super popular. St. Patrick day, we waited for 1 hr. We saw many people came out periodically but they didn't let more customers in. Finally, we were in. What we saw was half of the place was empty, 1/3 of tables with chairs were available!! They were... more

Friendly place, Allison at the bar was very nice and helpful with "things to do and see in Toronto". The chicken wings were excellent, good place a pint and a bite.

We came here last night with a few friends for dinner and drinks. There was nothing great about this the experience, except that the building itself is beautiful, with high ceilings.

Our waitress was not attentive and did not fill our water glasses once. She disappeared for the last 30 minutes that we were at the table and took 15 minutes to bring the bill.

The food was decent. I had the... more

We were downtown and decided to drop by here for supper. It's a beautiful heritage building (an old bank I believe). The tables are a bit crowded and it is quite noisy. My wife and I decided to share two appetizers (nachos and mini irish sausages). My wife also wanted the soup of the day (lobster bisque soup). She really enjoyed the soup. The nachos were good with some chili on top. The mini... more

Not a bad place, but I wouldn't jump at the chance to go back. The food tasted only OK, but the portions were quite small specifically the bangers and mash, the cottage pie and the fish and chips.

The prices are a bit high for the portion size which falls on the smaller side and the drinks. I was quite surprised to find that a pint of Smithwicks or Guiness was nearly $9 before tax and this at... more

It's fine. They serve beer. They serve food but don't make it particularly well. The service is fine too.

Had dinner with a friend last night at the Irish Embassy pub. I hadn't been there in a few years. The service was great, the food was okay in my opinion (I had a burger which was just okay; my friend had the Cajun chicken sandwich which she really enjoyed). The dessert was to die for: sticky toffee pudding which was recommended by our server as it was popular and made in-house. She was... more

The food and service is good. So are the prices, very reasonable! It gets crowded from the people working around the area. Cheers !

When you walk in, you realize this place has history. This is a great spot to go to for a good pint of Guinness and great service. Great for small groups as well. Very friendly environment.

4.24/5 *

Solid dinner for myself and the family. My bangers and mash was one of the best that I have ever had. My wife and son liked their fish and chips. Thankfully the beer menu included beers from Ireland and England as you would expect.

Decent pint of Guinness and the lamb stew was a good choice for a quick meal. And they didn't have Sheperd's Pie made with beef on the menu, which was a bonus!

Looking for a spot for some good food and fast service before a concert at ACC, we tried out Irish Embassy at the corner of Yonge and Wellington. You can park at the Hockey Hall of Fame, walk a short distance for dinner then walk underground all the way to the ACC.

Like several places, the hostess would not have been my choice as the first point of contact. You know, the kind that seems cold... more

Super chill vibe here for a place in downtown core and next to the business district. I usually come here for drinks a some food after work or just when i have some free time. If you're coming here to chill, it's the perfect spot as it provides a great low-key vibe with its dark-lit room feel and leather + wood interior design. That said, this is my spot usually for drinks and nothing more,... more

We came to Toronto for our 2 year anniversary. Sunday being our last day, we decided to go out for drinks. We went here the morning of Dec. 18 for brunch, and our service was fantastic. But when night time came around, it was not. While a lot of places were closed on a Sunday, we decided to go with this one again. Our drinks were good, weren't watered down or anything. But our server (Lise I... more

I've been here a few times. It's always busy, so if you know you're coming, make a reservation!

This place gives you a more of an upscale pub feel without the pretension, and with all of your favourite Irish pub eats and drinks. The service and food are both great. I've had the Irish nachos, the Cottage pie, and Spinach Dip. The portions are always large.

It's a good place to watch a sports... more

This place is great to grab a drink with a friend and hang out a while. Location is easily accessible and interior is nice: dim, leather, dark wood. Plus they take resos.

Service isn't their strong suit. Takes a while to flag down a server and they aren't overly friendly.

Prices are a bit high, but I guess that's due to location.

Food isn't the best so it's my preference to just come here... more

A decent spot for a late night pint. Nothing really differentiates this from other Irish pubs. Food is not standout. There is live music on weekends.

Popular with the after work crowd in the area only because there isn't anything for a few blocks in either direction.

Better bet would be to hit Biermarkt on The Esplanade a few blocks south. Or if you are dressed for it, the bar at Bymark a few... more

Was here for lunch and had the chicken curry - flavour was OK but not great. My friend had the grilled cheese with a small salad. Portions are medium to large which is ample for lunch. Does not seem as busy as it used to be.

Came here for fish-n-chips and a Guinness, since I was staying across the street at the Victoria Hotel.
The Guinness was a perfect pour and a welcome refreshment on a warm day.
Definitely a good choice if you like a good Irish Pub.
The fish was a large tasty filet, and had a perfect, crispy batter coating.
The chips were good and the portions were large enough that you're likely to leave here... more

Fun place with an assortment of drinks and interesting items on the menu. We came in to watch some of the Blue Jays vs Red Sox game and were sure it'd be packed but it was very quiet. Our waitress was super sweet and very attentive. I went with a mimosa and my partner had a Guiness. Drinks were very reasonably priced. For brunch, he had the shellfish quiche with a side of black pudding while I... more

I got charged 99 cents, each, for a packet of mayo!

I know, it sounds like I'm a cheapo, but when you ask for mayo and they give you two packets, only to see. 99 cents (x2) added in your bill, that's not cool. Is mayo really that expensive that you have to charge for it? Or wouldn't you at least say there's a charge for it? I just don't like unknown charges popping up on my bill because it... more

This place has the best servers and bartenders. Everyone was super friendly and one of the Irish bartenders recommended the bangers and mash which was excellent. As an English person I have been mislead with bangers and mash in Canada before but they get the bangers specially ordered from an Irish butcher. I would highly suggest hitting this place for an after work drink at the bar.

It was a beautiful early spring AM in Toronto with the temperature hovering around -2C with a nice brisk wind bringing the Temp down a little more.. Ahhh spring in Toronto... So when the Embassy appeared and offered warmth, breakfast, and bloodies.. Perfect!! Service was excellent and the traditional English breakfast fortified me for the day. Would love to return for dinner and music on my... more

My wife and I stopped in the Irish Embassy as we were site seeing on a Saturday afternoon. Exterior gave the impression of a nice Irish pub. They were serving brunch. We were seated quickly and everyone was quite friendly.

I had the steak and eggs. Steak was cooked as order. Eggs were good. Potatoes were average at best (seemed frozen, this is an Irish pub...). I washed it down with a 20 ounce... more

It is a great Irish pub. My wife and I always go there. The bartender gave us personal tour of the bar and told us the history of the place. It has a beautiful Irish decor. Plus it has nice music. Stop here if you looking for a friendly relaxing place. Great clan chowder and lots of beer choices.

*2nd Review*

Came here on a separate occasion for dinner with my sister after happy hour drinks from Trevor Bar & Kitchen on a weekday. Although the ceilings are high, it was pretty loud since the restaurant was pretty full with other dinners and people at the bar. My sister is the type that like variety when eating out, so we ordered 2 appetizers and 1 entrée to share. We ended up ordering... more

Awesome service and desserts! Everyone is very nice. Great place to go when you are hungry.

The food was typical pub food but not bad, would eat here again. It's a good atmosphere and enjoyable by yourself or in groups.

I would come here again when back in Toronto.

So this lived up to expectations. We wanted Guinness and Harp on tap along with good pub food and got just that. The prime rib sandwich was delicious. The chicken wrap was huge and the grilled brie cheese was a pleasant (and tasty) treat. Sandwiches were a bit on the pricey side, but not bad with awesome fries. The atmo is a brightly lit pub space and although crowded with business and tourist... more

Mediocrity has never been so expensive.

Loud.

Slow service despite being there during peak hours.

Not my favourite place. Menu is limited, food not that great.

Came here for a late lunch with my wife. Pretty good food. Chicken Asparagus soup was great. Put a spin on a Cobb salad, very tasty. Good beer selection. Had a Spellmans, pretty good trying it for first time. Nice atmosphere.

First off, great name for a pub.
Fitting for the high-ceilinged environment as well. Beyond that, nothing extremely special happening here.
Kudos to the staff for finding room for a big group on a Friday night.
Menus were placed on the table, but nothing beyond a drink order was taken. Probably just before 11:00 or so, the server started taking away the menus without saying anything. Some at... more

This place is always over crowded and i am not sure why. The food is not good!! save your money and go elsewhere

Your classic Irish pub done in the traditional style. However upscaled additional launch to handle the blue suit crew! It looks like it's going to get a major renovation so look for even better decor. Menu and quality are classic Irish pub style, warm and friendly.

Service is a little slow but the food is good. I know it's an Irish place but if you aren't from Canada, try the Steam Whistle beer.
Had the shepherd's pie...super hot so let it cool down a bit first or order a sandwich or appetizer if you're really hungry and can't wait.

Not impressed. Fish and chips mediocre at best (batter too thick and oil tasted old with off flavors); subpar fries. Bar and building have character, but not worth it. Service was average. With all of the pub options in the city, try someplace else.