The Senate Tavern on Wellington

Worst. Experience. Ever.

If I could give zero stars, I would. The server acted like I personally ruined their day just by walking in. Rude, slow, and completely uninterested like they were doing ME a favor by taking my order. Then came the beer and by beer, I mean a sad, lifeless puddle of disappointment. Flat, warm, and about as enjoyable as drinking out of an old shoe.

Save your time, money, and sanity go across the street to The 3rd. It’s cheaper, better, and superior in every possible way.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great staff. Cold beers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

It was pretty good shoulda just stayed there and had a few more drinks though

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

This place is open past their posted hours and have committed multiple noise infractions. They have been shut down by By-Law many times. We live in they building and we cannot sleep because of them.

Great price on beer!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a pretty great option overall for what it is and the location. It could use a deep cleaning to remove some stickiness on seats and surfaces.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pilsner, Hot Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders, Salad, Housecut Fries, Hamburger

I used to love the wings here. Unfortunately, a few months ago they began putting the same dry rub under all their wings, which has ruined them. When I order a hot wing it should taste like a hot wing! Not a dry rubbed smoky chipotle wing with a splash of hot sauce! They even put it on the honey garlic which is totally bizarre. Please fix!

If there’s a better sports bar in the area… please lmk

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings

The service from the barkeep was above and beyond... the atmosphere is very nice and the food is above average for a pub. Always parking on Wellington which is an added bonus.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries, Wings

Our server must’ve been mid breakup or something. It was the first time in my life I almost asked to speak to the manager. Whoever worked the patio on Thursday June 27th seriously needs more training. Also food was not great

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Server was decent but kind of bare minimum . No attention to detail. Had to ask for cutlery , for napkins (messy food items- need a stack of napkins…..) and waters. This is such common theme with restaurants after the pandemic . Poor skills in hospitality and the world acts like this is acceptable ?
Now for the food …. Salad had more soggy vegetables than crisp ones . Spinach was all soggy. Thick black hair in my coleslaw . Bland flavour and super generic . Told the server and received a “yikes let’s get you a new one” . This is truly pathetic.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

We were there late tonight and our server was amazing! We had a great time even though another table was causing her trouble. She handled it like a pro!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always been a great spot. Great people. Great service! Thanks again!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

My table paid 23+7 $ ($30) for Nachos with chicken that were really overdone, specifically the chips. I've never had Nachos I couldn't finish. $7 for less than a handful of shredded chicken on top was pretty bad too. Finally this place still forces you to use QR codes for the menu - outdated and ridiculous. Nothing kills the mood faster than everyone pulling out their phones to order just after sitting down. Really unsatisfied experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Amazing service, super quick and attentive. Amazingly generous portion sizes. I ordered the cauliflower bites and the Chèvre Salad and couldn’t finish either (they were delicious.)

Food: 5

Service: 5