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Failte Irish Pub
- Hours:
Mon-Tue, Sun 11 am - 1 am
Wed-Sat 11 am - 2 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
14 reviews for Failte Irish Pub
14 reviews in English
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Review from Kimberley N.
Mississauga, ON
Updated - 3/23/2012
After my first terrible experience with Failte's, I swore I would never go back. Two weeks ago I found myself back at Failte's with a friend. We weren't planning to go for drinks here but Earl's and Moxie's were full.
We arrived around 10 pm and it was pretty slow...it is early after all. We chose to sit at the bar and the bartender attended to us immediately. I didn't know what to get so I asked him if the Jolly Rancher martini was good. He was friendly and funny and said it was popular because he always makes it but he doesn't drink it because it's girly haha.
The pub got pretty busy when the live entertainment started to perform, which was around 11:30 pm. I had a pretty good time catching up with my friend and the bartender was great.
I guess I can go back to Failte's again.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/24/2011
I've never been to Failte's before until yesterday night. The night was pretty good just hanging out… Read more »
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Review from Sonia B.
Mississauga, ON
5/14/2012
Failte's is one of Mississauga's "hot spots" for a casual night out.
Really though, it's hit or miss. On weekends it gets fairly busy, so you may have to wait in line, and cover is $3. The ambiance inside is not the best, it's the classic old-looking wood and exposed brick Irish pub. I do like that there are lot's of different rooms though, which means you can move around to alter your experience. They also have some booths tucked into various nooks and crannies if you're looking for something private. They have a good outdoor option as well- there's an upper deck that's well protected for those chilly nights and then a large lower patio.
Failte's has live music and this can be a great addition to your night or an absolute headache. There's a very small dance floor in front of the stage so you can get up and groove if the mood hits you, but it tends to be more of a sit (or stand) and listen atmosphere.
Failte's has a very random crowd. The age range here is huge- from those freshly ID'd youngsters to fairly old (sometimes creepy) men. There's a large variety of people who frequent Failte's- hipster, cougars, jocks etc. There's not really a "mix and mingle" vibe here, so you definitely want to bring a good group along and make your own fun! -
Review from Madelaine D.
Toronto, ON
6/14/2011
Live music, lots of seating, a decent patio and a 25-30 year old crowd. Failte's is a decent place to spend a Friday or Saturday night.
I have been here a few times but my most recent visit was for a 30th birthday party. We had a little room reserved which comfortably held 20 of us and overlooked the band.
The food was only okay not doing anything too wrong but lacking any real flavour or seasoning (we ordered sandwiches and wings). The service was good though.
I strongly dislike the fact they have a girl sitting in the girls washroom in front of the sink that hands you towels for your hands and expects tips. Nothing against the person, just the concept really irks me at a far from upscale pub. It somehow seems degrading too.
Little bit of information that won't be relevant to most of you but the bouncers were actually pretty nice. By the end of the night we had some pretty intoxicated friends in our group and at no point did the bouncers throw anyone out, just politely and patiently ushered people out.
Friday night is a little quieter than Saturday nights though both charge cover. They have a massive parking lot where you can leave your car overnight.Listed in: Eating and drinking in…
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Review from Nicole H.
9/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wound up here pretty late on a Thursday night for the first time. It is a really cool little space! I was so pleasantly surprised!
I love all of the little nooks and spaces! Nice little patio, the bathroom was clean, the server was friendly, the DJ was decent, and there is lots of parking right there!
As I came by here after an after party, I needed no further booze and something to eat on the quick. I ordered a Pepsi and a poutine. The poutine was okay. Decent size, not even close to authentic, but good to absorb the alcohol in my stomach. Had I been completely sober, I probably would have been disappointed. Now as for the pop...
Herein lies one of my big pet peeves with bar and restaurant staff that use a soda gun. First of all, the Pepsi was $2.50 for a standard size glass. Fine. After I was finished my poutine, nearly done my Pepsi, and my friend was about 2/3 done his beer the waitress took the empty plate and asked if I wanted "a refill" on my pop. I looked at the glass thinking we'd be leaving soon but figured while she's there and asking I might as well so said, "sure, why not". When the bill came I was charged for two Pepsis. Now aside from the fact that that is just plain cheap - considering the actual cost of the drink is about 5-cents - it's rather irritating. I would not have accepted the offer of "a refill" had I been aware that I would be charged. Generally, if I say I would like "another one" I expect to pay. If it's "a refill", the assumption is that they are refilling the glass that I already paid for. Whatever. Now I know. And you do too. Don't accept a "refill" from a waitress here unless you want it to go on the tab. -
Review from Steeven L.
Etobicoke, ON
11/20/2010 6 Check-ins Here
When it comes to good places to grab a drink with friends, they're few and far between in Mississauga. Failte (means welcome in Gaelic) is your traditional Irish pub that attracts crowds of all ages. They have a decent pubfare menu with a wide variety of brews on tap.
On weekends this is one of the best spots to grab a drink with friends of meet some locals. Get there early on Fridays and Saturdays because it gets packed (they also charge a $3 cover after 9pm). Weekends see a list of live cover bands to entertain the masses.
There's a large outdoor patio, open in summer for dining and heated in the winter for the smokers. -
Review from Chris P.
It's your average Irish pub. I've some here on a few occasions with co-workers and had a good time. The food is your run-of-the-mill pub fare but is tasty and good value. The beer selection is good and the staff are better than average.
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Review from Randy C.
Brampton, ON
3/8/2011
I do like this place.. However i m not a big fan of having to pay a cover charge on a Friday. Maybe I'm a cheap ass.... But you are already paying premium price on the pints of beer....
The vibe is good though and its a damn fun time. -
Review from Derek L.
Oakville, ON
11/23/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I give this 4/5 for a place to drink and dance on a fri or sat night. They have live bands here, which vary but are mostly rock, alternative, or irish jigs. This place usually gets crowded, and a bit rowdy with drunk 25 - 30 year olds. Nice little dance floor in front of the band that usually gets filled.
Takes a while to get a drink sometimes. But this place is fun, with plenty of nooks and crannys to hang out and chat with someone over a beer. 4/5 cause I've always had fun at this place.
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Review from Marie F.
4/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
I am not going to lie, I didin't want to like this place. I was ready to write a brutal review and pun the whole "they put the FAIL in Failte". I was going to flaunt my Toronto bar eleitist muscle, and rip this place new asshole....
Alas, I am embarrested to say that I not only liked this bar but it I lived in Mississauga (thank god I don't!) this would probably be my watering hole!
So why am I being such a bitch to this place?
Well they have a lot of elements that tend to go wrong...
1- It's in Mississauga... nough said
2- Not nough said? you need me to elaborate? Fine... The last bus from Sqaure One to Toronto on a Saturday night ends at 1:11am. So if you plan to party later, prepare to call a cab and shell out some coin.
3- Cover was $3... no cover is typical for a dive bar or lounge, $5-$10 is normal for a descent bar in Toronto... $3 is a preverbal mystery!
4- There was a cover band there ALL NIGHT. I thought this would surely make this place suck (think Bier Markt on Saturday night!) The band and the singer were suprisingly good and had an impressive repretoire of covers including:
*Billy Jean (MJ)
*Time of your life (Green Day)
*Don't Stop Believing (Journey)
*Creep (Radiohead)
*Superfreak/Can't touch this mash-up (Rick James & MC Hammer)
5- The place was crowded... and I mean CROWDED. It's not even 11pm and there are barely any chairs, tables or standing room. By 12:30pm there was a line around the block to get in... TO A PUB!!!
Once I stopped being so anal I realized this place was pretty cool and despite its possible failures it managed to be a fun hangout. The best part of the night was when I realized that the line of men standing behind my table, was the lineup for the mens washroom! That's right ladies... no lineups for the girl's loo, just the boys (Payback!). This sort of thing only happens at hockey games or on full moons.
All sarcasm aside the saving grace for this place... the thing that really made it worth my night was our AMAZING waiter Kevin. Kevin looks like the type of guy who just got out of prison and works part-time at a motorcycle shop! This guy was so attentive it was ridiculous. At some points of the night I didn't even realize my drink was done and he was right there with another one ready to go!
We ordered food, and I got the grilled chicken sandwich. The sandwich was pretty good, although the chicken was a bit dry, but the fries and gravy were awesome (next time I will just order fries and gravy).
If I ever find myself needing to party in Sauga again I will recommend this place for sure. -
Review from Patricia W.
Mississauga, ON
4/7/2010
Faite's is easily one of my favourite pubs. The atmosphere is great on weekends and the staff is friendly. On Friday and Saturday nights (and sometimes on Thursdays, I believe) they have live bands; the music's always great and the drunkies end up on the dance floor (guilty!). On Sundays they have karaoke, which is pretty fun too!!
The food is ok. The drinks are somewhat on the pricey side - I'd suggest you pre-drink if you intend to have a messy night, and just get a couple of pints while you're there.
Also, the place gets very busy on weekends. I went there on a Saturday night with 5 friends - we stuck around for a few hours, but were never able to get a table. I don't believe they do reservations on weekends, but don't hold me to that - they might for birthday parties.
Overall, I'd suggest checking it out - always a great time there!! -
Review from Zhina J.
Oakville, ON
5/19/2010
A couple of my friends took me here a few years ago, when I was only seventeen, for dinner. I asked the waitress what would be good to get, and she said the fish and chips. Honestly, the food was only OK. I wouldn't go there just for the food.
What I would go to this place for, now that I can, would be to have a couple of drinks and chill with my friends. It's a great place for that, given the low lighting, and that everyone else is also doing just that. You can also watch Hockey here on appropriate nights.
I tried going there for dinner again but was rejected because it was a 19+ Karaoke night. So I figure they have event nights etc, worth checking out. While I waited at the door for the bouncer to turn away our sleazy attempts at appealing to his nice side, I caught a glance of a few shouting laughing drunk redhead boys.
And yes! This is an Irish pub with actual Irish people in it.
I've only been here twice, so I haven't taken advantage of everything this pub/restaurant has to offer. But I definitely would be up for it. -
Review from Tracy B.
Toronto, ON
3/2/2009
There are not a lot of places in Mississauga to grab a drink and unwind. This is the place to go for a beer or two and catch up with an old friend. Karaoke is a regular happening, so if you are annoyed by people that cannot sing I would suggest that this is not the place for you. It's pretty close to places like Earl's, so if you get bored you can easily hop over there.
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Review from Grayce Y.
Calgary, AB
12/17/2010
I would give this pub a 3/5 because I think it's a bit expensive for it's value. The music is not always the best either depending on the band, however, it is typically live. Cover is charged after 9PM. The food is standard. I went with a large crowd so the food took a while and did not all come at once. In the summer the patio is nice though and there are many places to sit to avoid the music if one should not like it. If I was not a broke student, I would probably have enjoyed it more.
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Review from A K.
Toronto, ON
5/3/2010
Failte's is a great place to have a drunk old time. Saturdays are always insane at this place, so make sure you try to get out a little early if you want a seat. The last time I went here, I was told to arrive for 9:30pm, and at 9:45pm we got the last booth inside. The patio was totally full by 10:15-30pm. The atmosphere is pretty alive. I do agree as well that the drinks are slightly more pricey. This is one of the more decent places in Mississauga to have a good time on the weekend.
