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- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
19 reviews for Churchmouse & Firkin
19 reviews in English
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Review from Teena D.
2/19/2012 5 photos
After Gord and I toured the Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens, we walked to the Churchmouse & Firkin for supper.
It was a busy spot and we managed to grab a table by the window.
Mark was our server and he took really good care of us. He was funny and friendly. He seemed to know everyone and obviously loves his job.
Gord ordered Pad Thai (rice noodles, chicken, egg, green onions and bean sprouts all tossed in our tangy pad thai sauce). It was tasty.
I was going to order wings but Mark talked me into ordering one of the specials, Meat Lasagna and Garlic Bread. It was good too (thanks, Mark!).
We had a fun time and will definitely popped back in the next time we are in that 'hood. -
Review from Jessika D.
Toronto, ON
1/8/2012
This was the first of the Firkin pubs I ever tried (new in town), so I don't know how the menu selections compare to the other Firkins (based on some of the other reviews, it's not hugely different). I can't talk to that point.
But: I can talk to how the food is cooked, and the service. The fact that I give it five stars says it all - I'm not the slightest bit hesitant to give something one star if I don't think it deserves more than that, and as an event planner who has worked with many caterers, I don't impress easily when it comes to food.
Friend visiting from out of town and I hit this place on a hot, humid, typically-Summer evening. We collapsed into our seats and ordered the biggest, coldest glasses of water they had, and spent the next five minutes fanning ourselves with the menus before actually looking at them. The waitress was a hoot - very kind, very funny, and very helpful. Double dose of the latter two, actually.
We couldn't decide between various starters and items on the full menu, and on the advice of said helpful waitress, decided to go with just a selection of starters.
We had the Mushroom and Brie Flatbread, which was absolutely to die for and I made note to try and attempt to recreate it at home (only the second or third time I've ever encountered something on a menu that I was so taken with as to want to try, since I'm NOT a cook and rarely bother). I had it some time later at a different Firkin and found it bland and tasteless - maybe Churchmouse and Firkin just prepares it better?
We also had the Cheddar and Ale Crock, and we almost licked out the crock when it was all done. Lastly, the Sweet Potato Fries. I'm not a huge fan of those, because in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I came from, they're very common on menus, but they did a nice job with them.
I wish I could remember what we ordered for dessert. I remember it was sinful, and that we'd ordered it on the advice, again, of our waitress. We were intrigued when we saw it go by on her tray, on the way to another table. Mostly we were intrigued by the fact that she held it low when walking by a rowdy group of eight across from us, too low to be seen by any of them.
When we asked about it, she said the item was a pain in the butt (not her exact words :)) to prepare and that she didn't want to encourage them to order eight of it. We asked if it was worth it. She said yes. We asked if she'd hate us if we ordered one to share. She said no. So we did. Whatever it was - chocolate and molten, if I recall aright - was wonderful.
Any restaurant, even if it's a pub with pub fare, where the service is speedy and friendly, the food delectable, the prices reasonable, gets five stars from me. -
Review from Chris P.
10/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
For the longest time it seemed that whenever Bestie and I would head downtown we would either meet here at the Churchmouse or end up at the Churchmouse. This was were we met for birthdays, the first stop of many drinking spots in an evening filled with drinking, where I would meet his newest boyfriends and where we would hang out on summer afternoons drinking on the patio.
Menu wise they are a pub and the menu is pretty much identical to all other Firkin pubs. They serve up a mean spinach salad and the sweet potato fries are excellent. Serivce wise they are great with many enthusiastic and charimatic servers and bartenders,
I like the upstairs area the best as it has a few more private tables and also a nice view out the windows of the comings and goings all along Church Street.Listed in: 1 Review A Day For Every Day…, Bestie and Me
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Review from Laura T.
1/26/2011
Apparently I'm a Firkin regular! They should give me frequent Firkin miles...hardi har har...
I was hard on the last Firkin I visited, but this one was great! Super duper friendly service from Teja (ask for her if you go), yummy comfort food, intimate setting and fun atmosphere. The Firkin triple cheese bread is dangerously good...
Apparently the bar tender is usually pretty cranky, but soften her up with a few jokes and she's a hoot. We also tried to send a drink over to a cute guy, but the funny bar tender warned us against it because apparently someone had already tried and he refused!
Anywho, thoroughly enjoyed my evening curled up in a booth with some delicious chicken fingers and fries! Extra plum sauce free!Listed in: Love me a Firkin!
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Review from Renata R.
8/22/2010
The hostess was a very very friendly girl who put a giant smile on my face. Never saw a hostess so happy in my life.
They have handsome waiters, that's true. I asked for one drink or two, they weren't as good as I expected. Then I decided to ask for an Oreo Brownie and a Coffee, to indulge my sweet tooth, and said something about being drunk.
The waiter brought me the bill and said he couldn't serve me anything else because I was drunk. Eh? I decided to pay and go to the pub next door.
I understand his concern about drunk customers. If you care so much about me, buy an ethilometer and ask me to blow it, something like that. Banning me from your place is too rude for me. I didn't like it.Listed in: Party Time
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Review from Danielle F.
Toronto, ON
10/7/2010
Excellent service and the food was ok. You walk in and someone is ready to help you out, "upstairs or downstairs?" I've always picked downstairs; I prefer to be in the eye of the hurricane.
The food is alright but then again, I haven't had many of the pub fare specialities. Still, everything on the menu should be really good! I've tried the linguini and meatballs (which I found to be a bit dry), curry with warm naan (which I liked and was huge but expectedly was not a great curry) and French fries. Guess which one wins? The French fries! Obvi.
The service, drinks and atmosphere make this place a wonderful place to be. I'd put the food in the backdrop of reasons to come, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't come and enjoy some good things to nosh on. -
Review from Michael W.
Toronto, ON
11/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
I stopped in here for a bite before a show at the Pheonix. I had the curry ($11.95), which was served with a small salad and naan bread. The curry was tomato-based, which is not my favourite, but none-the-less was pretty good. The naan bread was plentiful and fresh, though not as fatty as your usual Indian naan. Overall a pretty good meal, especially for the low price point. The main floor has a bar, and to get to the restaurant portion you have to go up the stairs at the back which was a little confusing.
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Review from Melanio F.
6/29/2009
How do I count thee ways to thank yee , you sheltered me from the rain and provide me with Bloody Ceasars..
Pride Toronto, rained before the Parade and after the Parade. Good news was that I was able to enjoy it dry because of friend of friends and your friendly neighborhood chain bar. Apparently all owned by a chain, other names are Fox and Firkin, etc. Name your animal and Firkin.
Atmosphere coy, drinks not too strong, cost okay. However it did provide shelter when torrents of tears from heaven fell on the street and the fair goers.Listed in: Foreign Visits
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Review from angela k.
Toronto, ON
10/21/2009 4 Check-ins Here
A little better than your standard Firkin if only for the service! Super friendly wait staff, fast and helpful and courteous and friendly! (wait, I said friendly twice).
Granted it's still a chain but when all I'm looking for is a beer with some friends, the rest doesn't matter much. Service is ten times better than O'Grady's across the street and the prices are similar, as far as I've noticed.
It's become a standard spot for a beer before hitting another bar in the Gayberhood. I'll keep going back.
TIP: They're typically quite happy to accommodate larger groups when they can which makes it different from a lot of other pubs in the village.
ETA: If you don't like gays or "bums", don't go to the village and definitely don't sit on the patio! Someone messaged me so they could tell me this is the worst Firkin they've ever been to because of the gays and the bums. Seriously, people? Oh, and let's get real, if you don't like gays, I'd rather you didn't come to Toronto at all. Please and thanks.Listed in: For lesbionic folks and their…
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Review from Melissa F.
Toronto, ON
6/29/2009
So very standard of a Firkin. But I love firkin's because they are consistenly good.
I would rather, however cross over across the street and find myself at the o'grady's pub. -
Review from Paul M.
Toronto, ON
8/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Great location, nice patio, decent food, nice eye candy. Decent service, free refills on pop and no extra charges for regular condiments. Chipotle mayo. Mmmm.
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Review from Lindsey S.
Toronto, ON
6/3/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I like this place as it's right across from where I live. The atmosphere is great, but the two levels are not always open. The staff are amazing and fun, but can be a bit flaky at times.
Best Nachos in the village - add the chicken! They are expensive though - $19....but it's filling and YUMMY.
In true Firkin fashion - it's great in a pinch and I would take it over any other pub in the area. -
Review from Fabio N.
Toronto, ON
8/22/2010 1 Check-in Here
It's your standard Firkin pub, and I would even give it more stars if it wasn't for the rudeness of the waiters. I went there with Renata R. and I don't think I need to add anything to her review. Just look it up.
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Review from Martin y.
Toronto, ON
Been going here for years, so maybe you could consider me a regular.
The staff are great, and really that is what sets this Firkin apart from all the millions of other ones.
The Churchmouse is very active with the community, and all sorts of events take place there through the year. Word of warning: if there is a church street event happening, the ChurchMouse will be jammed.
Like all Firkins, the menu is a bit lacking for those with eating restrictions (vegan, vegetarian) but its a pub so that shouldn't be a surprise. Lots of specials, all the time, and their cookstaff are fantastic.
And they have guinness; what more could I ask? -
Review from Jocelyn G.
2/23/2009
A good place to sit and get a burger near Yonge Street. The menu isn't that large, but they have standard fare and a wide selection of beer and other drinks. The waiters are very friendly, helpful, and quick.
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Review from Penni P.
9/3/2009
Great beer, great service, great outdoor seating. However if you sit outside be warned about being hit up for money and cigs. We arrived late and were booted out... politely of course! I would definitely recommend and I WILL definitely return!
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Review from Miguel C.
Toronto, ON
6/21/2010
The only thing good about this place is the patio. The food is plan, over priced and the service is slow and unfriendly. Been there a bunch of times, and always the same. Staff need to learn to smile and multi-task. Some staff are good but most not so good.
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Review from Juergen S.
Toronto, ON
2/19/2011
love that place.... waitresses are funny. food is good too if u like pub food.
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Review from John G.
East York, ON
5/2/2009
The best pub in Boystown with a nice corner Patio to watch the boys and girls go by. Great staff and Manager Andrew is a Gem. Quiet upstairs room/bar in the winter months, Has daily specials which are usally better than their standard menu which is rather limiting.
