The Friar: A Firkin Pub

160 John St, Toronto
(416) 340-9459

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Mac N Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
1 lb Chicken Wings with Fries Medium
Deep Fried Pickles
French Onion Soup
Pint and a Shot
Chicken Tenders
Crispy Dry Ribs
Fish and Chips
Butter Chicken
Honey Chicken

Menu

Mains
Chicken Fingers
Fries and plum sauce.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, grated parmesan, crisp bacon, and croutons.
Pesto Chicken Club
Grilled chicken, bacon, arugula, tomatoes, pesto mayo, toasted multigrain. Served with choice of side and a kosher dill.
Fish and Chips
Beer battered haddock, slaw, fries, and tartar sauce.
Firkin Burger
Jack, bacon, and caramelized onions. Served on a potato bun garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, burger sauce, onion rings, and choice of side.
Plant Power
100 percent plant-based litelife burger, dairy-free cheese, and sauteed mushrooms. Served on a potato garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, onion rings, and choice of side.

Beverages
Dasani Bottled Water
Perrier
Root Beer
Ginger Ale
Sprite

Late Night
Fish Tacos
Crispy basa, red cabbage, guacamole, pico de gallo, soft flour tortillas, chipotle, and lime sour cream.
Crispy Calamari and Shrimp
Lightly dusted and fried calamari, shrimp, tempura green beans, and chipotle aioli.
Crisps and Dip
Warm Cajun-spiced kettle chips and horseradish sour cream chip dip.
Wings (1 lb)
Carrots, celery, and firkin wing dip.
Pub Fries
Tossed with sea salt and rosemary, curry ketchup, and roasted garlic mayo.

Beverages
Dasani Bottled Water
Diet Coke
Perrier
Root Beer
Ginger Ale
Sprite
Coke

Featured items
Chicken Fingers
Fries and plum sauce.
Wings (1 lb)
Carrots, celery, and firkin wing dip.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, grated parmesan, crisp bacon, and croutons.
Firkin Burger
Jack, bacon, and caramelized onions. Served on a potato bun garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, burger sauce, onion rings, and choice of side.
Old Fashioned Burger
Plain and simple. Served on a potato bun garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, burger sauce, rings, and choice of side.
Fish and Chips
Beer battered haddock, slaw, fries, and tartar sauce.

BarBites
Wings (1 lb)
Carrots, celery, and firkin wing dip.
Poutine
Fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
Fried Pickles Spears
Firkin dip.

Shareables
Fries

Greens and Bowls
Caesar Salad
Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, grated parmesan, crisp bacon, and croutons.
Pub Salad
Mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, pickled red onions, and balsamic dressing.

Burgers and Sandwiches
Old Fashioned Burger
Plain and simple. Served on a potato bun garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, burger sauce, rings, and choice of side.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
crispy fried chicken breast, jack cheese, chipotle mayo, red cabbage, pickles, onion rings, comeback sauce
Firkin Burger
Jack, bacon, and caramelized onions. Served on a potato bun garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, burger sauce, onion rings, and choice of side.
Plant Power
100 percent plant-based litelife burger, dairy-free cheese, and sauteed mushrooms. Served on a potato garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, onion rings, and choice of side.

Pub Faves
Chicken Fingers
Fries and plum sauce.
Fish and Chips
Beer battered haddock, slaw, fries, and tartar sauce.

Beverages
Ginger Ale
Dasani Bottled Water
Perrier
Root Beer

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Recent Reviews

I had been to this pub a few times in the past, and it was nothing special. An old friend from out of town picked it for a quick drink a week or two ago, so I gave it another shot. While the bar itself was still mediocre, I cannot sing enough praise for Heather! Her friendly disposition was infectious! Seriously, I went back again this week, hoping she’d be there, and she was! I don’t know if they’re short-staffed or if her coworkers were on breaks,...
July 2026
This bar is great the staff is amazing. Great service, service is fast and it's exactly what you're looking for. The regulars make this a great environment to drink and eat. Will definitely come again.
June 2026
This is a cute place. It wasn't very busy so I thought it would be easier to get a drink. The food was really good. The pub is lovely. Just not super friendly or attentive staff that I experienced.
June 2026

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The Friar: A Firkin Pub

160 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E5
(416) 340-9459