Gastropubs near Willoughby

“I was surprised that Ballantine did not have a better star rating. We are passing through. Most well rated Willoughby restaurants were very full. Ballantine is a large place, lots of wood, with some crannies, one being in the back with a mantle and gas lighted fireplace. In live music before it switches to current sports. Special dinner: Clams which were very fresh, clam chowder with fresh vegetables, and a huge hamburger with greens. All good. Staff people were super friendly and helpful. A beautiful lighted outdoors with floor to ceiling glass. Couldn't have been any better. Thank you, Ballantine.“

“Food is great service is great! Would recommend“

“Surprised at how good the food is for a bar in a plaza. We stopped in mid-week and they had trivia, then karaoke. We must have lucked out, there were some very talented singers in the house! I had the cauliflower ‘wings’ and traditional wings which were cooked perfectly (not overcooked, very fresh). Great service too.“