My wife and I dined at Firkin on Yonge on Wed. Mar. 12, 2025. We had the Chicken Parmigiana and The English Dip with a side Caesar Salad. The food was very good. The decor and atmosphere was very good. The service was even better. Our server's name was Izzy. She was very attentive, friendly and always smiling. When we asked for another drink, more serviettes etc. she was right back to us with our request. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Firkin on Yonge and if she's working.....ask for Izzy.
Opentable Diner
Great location close to Mirvish theatre and Massey hall. Decent beer selection, and attentive and friendly service. Will keep this place top of mind anytime I take in a show in the area
caroline
We got to the pub early and so it was quiet. Great location, close to the theatres/Massey Hall. Service was fine. Starters were good. Fish and Chips were substantial but did not really like the batter on the fish. Don't know if anyone else is finding this in bars/pubs but the drinks we ordered were not as advertised (e.g., a mojitio with no mint...) and were watery - it did not seen there was any alcohol in them ! This has happened in other places as well. Sign of the times?
Kevin
We really enjoyed the food, and we were well taken care of by the staff! It was our first time there, we will definitely return. A lot of appealing items on the menu!
Melissa
Horrible experience and they can't blame it on being busy because it wasn't. Now I know why there was an open reservation here. It was freezing cold in there and we were sitting upstairs, close to the kitchen. Terrible service - waited a really long time for our food to be delivered...more than 30 mins for 4 basic meals. And our server didn't smile once. He did the absolute bare minimum and only because I'm not a complete jerk did I not leave him a 0% tip. Only bright spot was the greeter at the front who smiled, engaged and brought us upstairs.
liza
The food arrived cold- but plates hot. There was a big table and our server couldn't keep up as they were understaffed. Food was blah but fine.
madison-hope mcdonald
Our experience was terrible. We first started with a beer which came out warm and had a hair in it. We then ordered the ramen which is apparently a pub favourite. It was inedible. The noodles were in one big clump stuck together like glue in so much teriyaki/soya sauce that we could barely get down 2 bites. It was supposed to be in a light broth but it was so thick it honestly looked like chocolate pudding. I don’t know how they made it but it was SO salty and again, inedible. We then got the ramen replaced and they gave us a burnt burger. Our entree salad also had no dressing and I waited for about 20 minutes for them to bring it out after asking. Our waiter was very nice and not to blame at all! The waiters were about the only thing enjoyable about the experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Peter Oconnor
Nice UK feel to this pub, with great tasty food served hot and quick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Burger
Mark Ebden
We enjoyed our dinner on Dec 1st. However, the garlic bread was charred on one side and seemingly unheated on the other side. I scraped off the char and tried to enjoy a normal soft piece of bread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Colin
Good local casual experience and pub fare right beside Massey Hall and across from the Eaton Centre. Great for a few drinks and apps before a show or concert event.
Chicken club sandwich was dry. Bread over toasted. Chicken parm was dry and slightly burned on the bottom. Server did not take our dirty dishes away We ate dessert with our dirty dishes still on the table.
Craig Nicholson
Visited today was a great experience. Asked a few questions waitress was phenomenal answered everything. Waitress was awesome food was good service was good what else can you ask for ?.By the way thanks for being great with my kids you were so amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheese Man
Thanks Trav! Best bartender in the east! Had a great time Love from Alberta!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sean Britton
Great place for a quick bite to eat. Server was very easy going and helpful Which was appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johnny M
The service was ok but the food took a long time to come out. We got our bills at the same time the food came out to make sure we would make our show. The food was mediocre. I ordered something from the Firktoberfest menu and it looked nothing like the picture online and it was less than half the size of what was pictured. My wife had an upset stomach following her meal. Although it wasn’t super expensive compared to other restaurants downtown, the meals were not worth the cost. With all the different options in the area, I don’t think we will be going here again. Overall it was a pretty disappointing experience.
My wife and I dined at Firkin on Yonge on Wed. Mar. 12, 2025. We had the Chicken Parmigiana and The English Dip with a side Caesar Salad. The food was very good. The decor and atmosphere was very good. The service was even better. Our server's name was Izzy. She was very attentive, friendly and always smiling. When we asked for another drink, more serviettes etc. she was right back to us with our request. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Firkin on Yonge and if she's working.....ask for Izzy.
Great location close to Mirvish theatre and Massey hall. Decent beer selection, and attentive and friendly service. Will keep this place top of mind anytime I take in a show in the area
We got to the pub early and so it was quiet. Great location, close to the theatres/Massey Hall. Service was fine. Starters were good. Fish and Chips were substantial but did not really like the batter on the fish. Don't know if anyone else is finding this in bars/pubs but the drinks we ordered were not as advertised (e.g., a mojitio with no mint...) and were watery - it did not seen there was any alcohol in them ! This has happened in other places as well. Sign of the times?
We really enjoyed the food, and we were well taken care of by the staff! It was our first time there, we will definitely return. A lot of appealing items on the menu!
Horrible experience and they can't blame it on being busy because it wasn't. Now I know why there was an open reservation here. It was freezing cold in there and we were sitting upstairs, close to the kitchen. Terrible service - waited a really long time for our food to be delivered...more than 30 mins for 4 basic meals. And our server didn't smile once. He did the absolute bare minimum and only because I'm not a complete jerk did I not leave him a 0% tip. Only bright spot was the greeter at the front who smiled, engaged and brought us upstairs.
The food arrived cold- but plates hot. There was a big table and our server couldn't keep up as they were understaffed. Food was blah but fine.
Our experience was terrible. We first started with a beer which came out warm and had a hair in it. We then ordered the ramen which is apparently a pub favourite. It was inedible. The noodles were in one big clump stuck together like glue in so much teriyaki/soya sauce that we could barely get down 2 bites. It was supposed to be in a light broth but it was so thick it honestly looked like chocolate pudding. I don’t know how they made it but it was SO salty and again, inedible. We then got the ramen replaced and they gave us a burnt burger. Our entree salad also had no dressing and I waited for about 20 minutes for them to bring it out after asking. Our waiter was very nice and not to blame at all! The waiters were about the only thing enjoyable about the experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Nice UK feel to this pub, with great tasty food served hot and quick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Burger
We enjoyed our dinner on Dec 1st. However, the garlic bread was charred on one side and seemingly unheated on the other side. I scraped off the char and tried to enjoy a normal soft piece of bread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Good local casual experience and pub fare right beside Massey Hall and across from the Eaton Centre. Great for a few drinks and apps before a show or concert event.
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Chicken club sandwich was dry. Bread over toasted. Chicken parm was dry and slightly burned on the bottom. Server did not take our dirty dishes away We ate dessert with our dirty dishes still on the table.
Visited today was a great experience. Asked a few questions waitress was phenomenal answered everything. Waitress was awesome food was good service was good what else can you ask for ?.By the way thanks for being great with my kids you were so amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thanks Trav! Best bartender in the east! Had a great time
Love from Alberta!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great place for a quick bite to eat. Server was very easy going and helpful
Which was appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was ok but the food took a long time to come out. We got our bills at the same time the food came out to make sure we would make our show. The food was mediocre. I ordered something from the Firktoberfest menu and it looked nothing like the picture online and it was less than half the size of what was pictured. My wife had an upset stomach following her meal. Although it wasn’t super expensive compared to other restaurants downtown, the meals were not worth the cost. With all the different options in the area, I don’t think we will be going here again. Overall it was a pretty disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
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