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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Sun
- Coat Check:
- No
5 reviews for Crown & Dragon Pub
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After watching a bad movie with a bud we found ourselves asking over and over again what pub did we want to end up at for some beer and wings. We ran down the usual suspects in the Bay & Bloor area.
Then I remembered that while buying a barbecue at Canadian Tire I had seen a little tiny English pub across the street.
I remembered it because my roommate and I had a discussion after wards about what constituted a pub vs. a bar. Neither my bud or I had been so we decided to check it out.
When we arrived we realized this was a local, which suited us fine, but we hadn't known what to expect. There was a large old looking window that made the pub look like it was out of the shire. There was a jukebox hanging on the wall playing anything and everything and a few big screens littered with American football.
The people there all seemed friendly enough, and about the same age. Late twenties to early thirties. It looked like an older couple or two were having a pint and supper as well - it was obviously a local to have the clientele they held on a Sunday night.
We found a table for two and noticed it was wings night. Perfect! 1/2 priced wings all day on Sunday. And with something like 30 flavours, and your choice of baked or fried, this was a pretty sweet find. It also explained why a small local bar was doing fairly well on a Sunday night.
The wings came to our table - from a friendly server/hostess - and we chowed down. We commented on how amazing the wings were, and how massive. We've sat down at most of the wing joints in the city, but these were a real treat! Best wings in the city bar none.
In short, it's a small pub with a tonne of character and a mighty fine wing list! It's a short jaunt north of Bloor on Yonge right across from the Canadian Tire. If you find yourself wondering where to go and you're in the area, this might be the perfect fit for you and your mate!
Enjoy!
If this review was just about the food I would give it five stars easy!
The wings at this place are huge and delicious... get them and you won't regret it! Sundays are half price wing day which is great because they have amazing flavours.
My favourites are:
1- Viva Italia
2- Roadside Lemonade
3- Asian Heat
4- Killer Bee
5- Bloody Mary
Do yourself a favour and pass on the salad. Their dill dressing is bland and eating it felt like a chore!
Now for the not so great...
There was no toilet paper or paper towel in the men's washroom (according to my husband of course, lol)
There is not a lot of seating so if you are a large group you should show up early!
The service is not the best... in a bit over an hour our waitress came over twice (once to take the initial order and once to give us our food).
An adequate British style pub within walking distance of the Bloor/Yonge subway crossroads. Not a bad place to meet friends who are coming from practically any direction.
I didn't have the wings (not a wing fan) but the fish 'n' chips was actually quite good.
The Crown & Dragon is on the smallish side. Maybe there was a backroom I didn't spot, however. It's kind of dark and there's a photo of Ben Mulroney near the exit. If there was ever evidence of an Illuminati and Brian Mulroney's membership in it, that Ben Mulroney has a media career I think is proof of the Illuminati.
A decent enough selection of beers on tap. A pretty big menu.
Nothing really wrong about this place. It's location I think its its strength.
Some of the best wings Ive ever had. That said i cant say i fully enjoyed my experience. The waitresses service was far from great, with constant reminders needed to keep our order on track. I don't think I have ever had to ask my server so many questions about the status of my order. Other than that though it was an overall pleasant dining experience. Nice pub atmosphere, and a solid menu. The wings are the true shining star of this joint though. Piping hot, and sauces that truly looked homemade (as opposed to the standard light red "franks red hot") with awesome taste to boot. If i could give this place a 3.75 i would. The wings alone will have me craving a return, but unfortunately thats all that has me wanting to go back. OH, and the 10 dollar pitchers of Canadian on half price wing night
The Dragon's Breath wings have really won me over. I've yet to eat wings this good since going there. They put places like St. Louis to shame.
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3/3/2009 First to Review
We went for the wings as we heard the Crown and Dragon just won "The Best Wings in the City."
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