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Paupers Pub
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat 10 am - 2 am
Sun 10 am - 12 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Thu
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
36 reviews for Paupers Pub
Review Highlights
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"...which we could enjoy that amazing rooftop patio year round." In 14 reviews -
"Favorites: Voodoo Chicken fingers, onion rings, Lumberjack..." In 3 reviews
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"...chats, especially in the booth section on the first floor." In 5 reviews
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36 reviews in English
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Review from Erin S.
Toronto, ON
1/22/2012
I could really spend too much time at this bar! On the positive side, they have some really good drink specials, and the food can be very tasty, and the way the seating is arranged is quite fun - you almost always end up feeling like you're tucked away in a corner rather than out in a room of a million people.
On the down side, Paupers is a complete pain to bring people to, because they don't have pitchers and they insist on giving you one bill, which means every evening out there ends with the bad vibe created when a bunch of drunk people with no cash try to split a huge bill. I've actually stopped going lately just because it's so inconvenient and the bill thing is always such a huge pain - both things they could easily just fix and allow me to have the ideal two-story dive-bar experience. So close, Paupers, so close ;)Comment from Janet L. of Paupers Pub 2/14/2012
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Review from Courtney B.
Pickering, ON
4/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
I don't like my pubs huge or my visual sense overwhelmed.
The beer was fine....the atmosphere ok....but the whole thing was just kind of meh.
If I were in the area with a bigger group, then perhaps I would be back, but I wouldn't seek this place out. -
Review from Luciana F.
Mississauga, ON
5/13/2012
I went to Papers on a Friday afternoon and was really impressed with the roof top patio's atmosphere:) However beware of the burger, nachos and chicken... they were badly cooked and caused me food poisoning.
Will not eat here again!!! -
Review from Brad S.
Toronto, ON
4/10/2012
Exactly what the other bed reviews said happened. I read the reviews so is was watching to see if the same thing happened to me. I went in there on a Friday afternoon/early evening. The waitress took our drink orders fairly quickly and delivered them quickly as well. That was the only decent thing. I wanted to order food and tried to make it obvious (looking at the menu then placing down at the edge of the table) but our waitress ignored me. I had to flag down another waitress to order my burger. My food came quickly but with no cutlery, I had to flag down yet another waitress for that. The burger was fine I guess. Then we had to flag down our waitress for the bill (requiring theme here huh?) I paid in cash and needed change, and she couldn't for the life of her do the simple math in her head. I finally just said give me five and you keep the rest. This place sucks, big time.
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Review from Mauricio A.
Toronto, ON
A fan of the Pauper's! Yes, it is nothing especial when compared to other pubs from afar, except that in fact make it a relatively cool locale when you add the sum of its parts.
A-) This place is pretty big. It's three floors of fun. First floor is the regular bar. The second floor is also a regular bar, except with a grand piano, a dance floor and a back area to book if you want/need the space. The third floor is an awesome little patio, worth spending an evening during a cool summer night.
Now, as some of you may know, I run a few social groups plus Toronto's largest Spanish speaking peer-to-peer language group, and I want/need the space. (For more on these and other shameless, self-promotional plugs, please check my profile :-p)
B-) The relatively cheap beer. I mean, let's not kid ourselves, most people don't go to pubs for the decour or the high end food.
C-) The really great patio! I have uploaded a photo or two so take a look.
D-) The pub is a tight ship. Yes, there might be the odd hiccup but the night manager, Jose is very attentive and willing to work with you to make sure events go without any hitches
E-) Special pricing on most nights! Which goes back to B-)
F-) If you are interested you can catch hockey/baseball/whatever games on one of their many large screens, which depending on who is playing, they may have drink specials based on that! Like cheaper pitchers if the Leafs are playing in the playoffs. Again, that goes back to B-)
G-) Live music on Thursday nights on the second floor!
H... I am losing track here... ;-) The piano! ...I like grand pianos and I get to play on it from time to time.
All in all, an institution of the Annex if you are willing to go for something more straight down the middle and laid back than say, posh-lite Insomnia, or dirt-hole The Beer Station.Listed in: My Reviews, 30 Day Movember '11 Challenge
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Review from Graeham M.
Toronto, ON
8/24/2011 13 Check-ins Here
A traditional style pub located in the heart of the bustling Annex, Paupers is situated in a beautiful century old building that was once home to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. It is also a key component to the Village Manor Family which boasts the Venerable Madison or "Maddy" as it has been affectionately dubbed by decades of thirsty college kids, and where the Madison is typically for the stumbling and fumbling younger set, Paupers screams old world sophistication, well not really, but it sounded good. Paupers does however tend to cater to those a few years into their drinking careers, a calmer and more relaxed atmosphere is definitely evident here when compared to the sister Madison, but it still holds the ability to host a raucous crowd on weekends or when a big game brings like minded brethren together.
Paupers also offers an impressive sidewalk patio bordering on Lippincott St. to the east, and what many consider to be among the greatest hidden gems in the Annex, an intimate roof top patio that offers a majestic view of Toronto's skyline, most appreciated after a few Strongbows in the evening.
Advice: Stay away from the Chicken Quesadillas, they are passable at best, I do recognize that they are a starter and not a main, and are priced accordingly, yet if you are a Quesadilla connoisseur as I hereby appoint myself, you will inevitably be disappointed. The chicken is minced and bland with a cat food like consistency a meagre assortment of wilted peppers set atop it, a sparse sprinkling of cheese acting as a flimsy binder, and there you have it. Underwhelming is the best I can offer.
However on the flip side, you should definitely acquaint yourself with the mini nachos- Tri-colored tortilla chip goodness with a generous portioning of mixed cheese, lettuce, green onion, diced tomato and black olives with sour cream, salsa and guacamole on the side. This could quite possibly be the best "bang for your buck" item on the menu! at a more than reasonable $8.49 you will not go wrong!
I will quantify the less than stellar three-star rating with this...I won't bemoan this point, but the service can be quite spotty. Paupers is my local if you will, and I see so much good in it that it pains me greatly to be unable to give it a higher rating, because I so desperately want to. There are definitely more positives than negatives and should one value prime time location, cheap suds, two patios and solid food, save for the aforementioned Quesadillas, check it out. I do realize that this review is somewhat bipolar, so I do apologize to anyone left wondering whether Paupers is worth it. It is. -
Review from Josefa M.
Toronto, ON
7/11/2011
I went here on Saturday evening and opted for the street level patio. The location is great and it is not often that you have a choice of multiple patios. I have been on the rooftop one and on a warm summer day, it can get really packed.
The beer choices are average and the food is not so great. I guess you don't go to pubs like this for the cuisine though! I agree with other yelpers that it is extremely convenient, but is never really a destination for me. It is one of those places that I walk past and say to the person with me, "hey, you wanna go for a beer in here?"
The service was fine, but the patio was about a quarter full and there was one server covering the whole patio. By the way, the Women's bathroom is grossitating! I was not happy about that. -
Review from Elaine K.
6/25/2011
Not too shabby, this is a huge multi-level pub with tons of seating, live piano on Friday and very comfy seats.
Service is decent and the beer list is pretty good. I like the place, but the Hubster doesn't, so it's out.Listed in: Friday Night Booze-down Pubs
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Review from Emily M.
6/9/2011
Have been here numerous times on the roof top patio. Its cute! Sometimes it can be really crowded though.
I went there last Sunday with a few friends to the roof top patio. The patio was less than 1/2 full and the service was TERRIBLE.
I arrived after my friends, but was not served upon at all. I had to borrow a menu from the table next to us. I ordered the veg quesadilla and about 30min later I was brought a veg wrap with fries.
Conversation is as follows:
Me: "I ordered the veg quesadilla, is this it?"
Server: "yes"
Me: "Oh I thought they were flat"
Server: "oh we roll them up here"
Woman @ table next to me: "that is NOT a quesadilla, don't take food you didn't order."
They take it back. 10 min later they bring me a chicken quessadilla. I send that back and 5min later I finally get my veg quessadilla (on the house).
We were there for over an hour on a half empty patio and not once did our server ask us if we wanted drink or refill. Had to chase her down for everything.
So in summary, go for the patio and not for the food or service! -
Review from Ayesha A.
7/27/2011
I love Pauper's.
It's so great because unlike the vast majority of pubs in the hood, it's not always filled with skanky college kids with too-short skirts and shaggy hair.
It's more about the old men watching sports during the day and there's a younger crowd for events upstairs and enjoying the patio outside.
It's great for a quiet beer or pub fare during the day (there's wifi) but it's also a good, not-too-loud pub to go with a couple peeps to catch up.
Good place.
The waiters aren't particularly friendly, but it's alright-totally doesn't ruin the place whatsoever.
Still worth checking out. -
Review from Dishan W.
10/22/2010
A nice rooftop patio with food that I remember being better than I expected in a large quantity as well. And like Lauren mentions they do have good drink specials and the bartenders I've had have always been the right amount of friendly.
I've been here for large group events as well and have had a chance to sample their party platters and all the platters I've had (which is most on the menu) have been big in quantity and tasty too.
They've got a nice set up of TVs for sporting events too if that's your thing as well.
All in all I do enjoy Paupers and would recommend it if you're in the area, or especially if you're coming out of the Bloor Cinema as it's right across the street!Listed in: A Bloor Street Pub Crawl
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Review from Eric L.
7/16/2010
Just a normal pub. 3 stars because of the decent drink prices and the rooftop patio otherwise this is a 2 star place. Personally I wasn't that impressed with the patio. It was crowded and the tables are mostly cheap Canadian tire plastic furniture.
Pros
Cheap prices
Cool rooftop patio.
Cons
Crowded patio
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Review from Kevin D.
Toronto, ON
1/8/2009
Great pub atmosphere and the Piano Bar is great on Fridays headed by Matthew Campbell. Alot less crazy then The Brunswick or The Madison, Pauper's is the alternative for the 25-plus crowd who want to get krunky, but not over-the-top pukey like at the others.
Great Voodoo chicken fingers as well- yumskees!Listed in: KD's Toronto Nightlife Guide
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Review from Jay G.
Toronto, ON
5/11/2009
Come here for the rooftop patio and the rooftop patio only. I would even wait until seats open up on the rooftop.
Food here is cheeeaaapppp. They even have cheap wing nights, I think it's something like 25cent wings or half price wings? I can't really remember. What I do remember is eating a lot of them and not having to pay much but that's a different story. Even if you don't get the wings, all the other food on the menu is cheap but not necessarily good. Food here is miss and slightly miss so don't expect much on quality here.
Service... well they can be assholes. Most of the time they are absolute dolls. Many times dolls though. Especially on the rooftop. I don't know what it is about the rooftop that makes them so nice. Maybe they think they are on top of the world because they are literally on top of it all. Whatever, the service is hit and miss. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes mean, sometimes nice.... hit and miss.
What makes this place good is the drink prices. Drinks are CHEAP!
Overall, it's nothing special. Great for the rooftop patio during summer nights and cheap drinks to keep you cool. Not the best pub around but one of the best rooftops. I always have fun here. Just don't expect anything extraordinary. -
Review from nikki c.
Toronto, ON
6/10/2010
This won't be much of a review, because Paupers really isn't anything special.
The first thing I noticed when I walked in was that it smelled like puke. Pretty bad first impression right there. When I went to the washrooms, it was pretty surprising, because the bathroom actually smelled better (nice air freshener guys.) The next thing I noticed was the outrageously red plush seats...tacky, but super comfy. Unfortunately, because the place smelled like vomit it really made me wonder what sort of stains might be lurking in the fibers. Kind of like when you ride the subway.
Service was Ok to start off with, but after the second round we pretty much got ignored. They have $6 martinis on Wednesday, but only from 6 to 8pm (and I arrived slight too late to take advantage of that).
Aside from that, it was the usual pub drinks, with the usual pub atmosphere and the usual pub crowd.
OH! I lied, there was something very memorable about Paupers. One of the servers looked just like the cowboy at the bowling alley from The Big Lebowski. Same mustache, but sadly no cowboy hat. -
Review from Dale M.
Toronto, ON
12/14/2009
Best Wellington in Toronto.
After the obligatory Saturday-afternoon java-jolt at the Green Beanery, my cosmopolitan companion and I moved east for something a little more libacious. This was, after all, stop number nine on the Epic Birthday Bender.
I suggested Paupers because on both of my prior visits I had been served the most delicious pint of Wellington I've had anywhere (and I've drank a lot of Wellington in my time). I was not disappointed; my Wellington Pale Ale was beergasmic and Emily "I love me some stout" H. had an equally delicious Guinness. I've heard they clean their beer lines religiously here; it shows. We were also taken care of by a friendly and professional server, which is always nice.
Every time I've been, there's been room at the bar or in the dining room. There's also a semi-private room that looks like it seats about ten. The rooftop patio will be a fantastic place to hang in the summertime, though I think beer options up there are limited. I can't speak to the food yet, but I'll be sure to revisit and post an update.Listed in: Epic Birthday Bender
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Review from Alejandro A.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2008
This is one of the several bars that seems to benefit from the spill over at the Madison and the Brunswick House. They type of people you'll find there, are the type of people you'll find at Pauper's. The clientele seems to be comprised mostly of college kids, and locals looking for a drink.
The bar itself is a multi level pub which includes a rooftop patio that is very popular in the summertime. The food is standard pub fare, as is the beer. The big annoying this about the beer is that pitchers are only sold during football and hockey games. As soon as the game ends, so do the pitchers.
Depending on which floor you're on defines what kind of environment you get. It's mostly the same, but differences like a live piano and/or guitar player on the second floor, vs a lack of such things on the first floor will possibly change the experience. If you're looking for a quiet(er) drink, stay off the second floor, as Joe Acoustic with guitar and list of Top 40 covers will really challenge your ability to have a regular conversation with your friends. -
Review from Jennifer L.
Toronto, ON
1/21/2009
In the summer time, there is a giant rooftop patio that you can access, which is in high competition for the rooftop patio at the Drake.
When I'm feeling pubby and just need a quick drink, Paupers does it for me. It has never let me down. I've been there a total of 5 times and each of those 5 times has been memorable. One time, I had gone with a friend who just wanted to watch the Raptor game. We drank pepsis and all was fine.
The menu includes a "warm taco salad" which I have yet to experience, but the description of it in the menu sounds pretty good.
Also, the service is always nice, and you can't go wrong with nice.
And there are cozy booths in which you can get cozy in and dream about winning the lottery.Listed in: I Love Meat
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Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
12/15/2008 2 photos
Seems as if ol' Pauper's getting a bad rap. When I go pubbing, I'm usually there for the beverages, so I can only approve of this place based on drinking/social activities alone. If you plan on eating here, I suggest you refer to Emily's review about recent menu changes.
Of all the times I've been to Paupers, I've had a really good time. It's been great for nice intimate chats, especially in the booth section on the first floor. And I've never really taken notice of the U of T crowds, maybe because of my timing. I just remember a lot of folk in their late 20s and older locals hanging out near the bar.
Early weekday nights are best when there's no need to play the meerkat game. "Is anyone finished? Are they leaving? Watch while I go to the bathroom. They're grabbing their coats! Get it! Now!" However, the rooftop patio feels like a genuine, vibrant apartment together, and is a great step away from the summer streets. Overall, a nice place to gather with your friends, big groups and small. -
Review from Joy S.
Woodbridge, ON
Updated - 6/20/2010
I came to Paupers AGAIN on Friday night.
I went this time with 5 other people plus myself. We went around 12 at night and were going out for a friends birthday. We got their and headed to the rooftop patio again. It was soo busy there was no tables. The waitress had to quickly clean off a big table for our group.
The service wasn't so good this time.
My drinks for some reason were always 10min later than everyone elses! I was kinda annoyed by that..
The group ordered Nachos which turned out to be huge!
All of us eatting them and we didn't finish it!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/18/2010
Durring the May 24 long weekend my friend from Oakville came down to visit! I told him that there… Read more »
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Review from Emily T.
Toronto, ON
11/19/2008
Pauper's was a local favourite where friends and I would meet up and enjoy some basic pub food and a pint; family from out of town would almost always want Pauper's for a quick, satisfying bite before a night out and the rooftop patio was a nice getaway from busy Bloor street below.
All of these kept me going back to Pauper's, along with its familiarity, friendly service and good grub, until recently. Somewhere between spring and summer this year, Pauper's changed.
The menu is different and the food isn't as good as it once was. I haven't been the only one to notice. Several others have commented on the lack of quality in the once satisfying meals. I hate to say it, but Pauper's is no longer the great place it was. -
Review from Thomas B.
North Bay, ON
5/21/2009
It's okay. Thats all I can really say. I've been here a few times because I am a Pure Pwnage fan and there's always rumors circling at the screenings that the cast will show up there later on that night... they never do.
Service has always been friendly, sometimes slow though. Washrooms are nice. Atmosphere is classic bar feeling, not so much a pub.
Not my first choice of bars to visit when in the Annex. -
Review from Brenna K.
Toronto, ON
6/15/2009
Good patio and this may sound like a weird review but....
I have been twice at night during the week and I find it's a weird crowd. Full of young people (probably students) and plenty of ROG's (Random Old Guys). Due to the ROG/Student combo I don't really see this as somewhere I would stay for more than one pint on the rooftop. -
Review from Brenda S.
12/14/2009
I think Pauper's has deteriorated over time. I've been going there for maybe five years with a certain group of friends who meet there every month.
1. The menu used to be very very affordable. It's gone up in price and I think the portion sizes have gone down. They've stopped adding little extras to the food, like a pickle with a sandwich and fries.
2. There used to be regular wait staff who knew us. Now I hardly see the same face twice even though I'm there the same hours every month. I don't know if this is high staff turnover or just shift shuffling.
3. Last time we were there, even though our group had a standing reservation (and had done for ten years!), they'd given our space to someone else. We did complain, and we're going to try again in January and see if they remember who we are.
4. It was 7:30 pm and they were out of cider? Bwah?
One more bad thing, but this is not a change, just the way things always are: it's not accessible *at all*. There are a few steps to get up to the main floor from the sidewalk, stairs up to the upstairs lounge and rooftop patio, and narrow, steep stairs down to the washrooms which are in the basement. Hell, I wouldn't navigate those stairs if I were drunk or low on blood sugar, or if my feet were bigger than they are.
Okay, now the good stuff: the food is really, really good. The grilled cheese sandwich on egg bread is made with real cheese, not plastic American cheeselike food product. The soups are fantastic and so is anything deep-fried. Sometimes all I want are onion rings.
I love the decor too -- English-pub-style with plump red velvet seats, stamped tin ceilings, wood and brass fixtures. It really is an old building that's been well-kept, and looks like it (and this would also be the reason for the lack of accessibility).
No matter how crowded this place is, I have never been unable to have a conversation with people at the same table and I've never had to yell to be heard. The acoustics are good. Whether you want to go watch a game or just sit with friends and talk, it's the right place. -
Review from Good T.
Toronto, ON
7/19/2010
I like going here with my friends for the roof top patio but it gets pretty crowded pretty early on in the evening. It's good for the summer.
I also like going there for their indoors. I've spent considerable time here and have never been disappointed. They have nice banker lamps on the first floor which adds gentility to the establishment despite the hordes of students thronging here.
They have a piano on the 2nd floor which adds to the charm. Their servers have amazing memory, our server remembered what I had ordered three weeks after I had gone their initially!
On the 1st Wednesday of each month Paupers has $3 drink and food specials! You gotta get there fast!
A great neighborhood bar! -
Review from Catherine M.
ON
11/17/2008
Chances are, you have probably already been to Pauper's Pub. Even if you only remember it as "the really huge pub with the rooftop AND side patio". In fact, it was one of the very first bars I went to after moving to Toronto, and I have been back for everything from business meetings to nerdy internet meetups to the Toronto After Dark Film Festival's famous "Pub After Dark" nights. Its central Annex location makes it an ideal meeting ground for groups coming from different areas of the city, and unless it's St. Patty's or some other major holiday you are pretty much guaranteed to find a seat.
Paupers is very much like its sister pub down the road, the Madison - same owners, same menu, same fetish for huge amounts of patio space, brass railings and red velvet. The menu is full of your standard pub fare, with a few kicky exceptions like the "loaded" fries topped with cheese and pulled pork (we'll see how long that menu item lasts) and the salmon "burger".
The staff are without exception friendly and seasoned veterans of the huge amount of people traffic pouring through the pub. Each floor has its own bar, as do the patio seating areas. This means you're always within quick reach of another cold beer. Kitchen items can take a while, but appetizers never seem to come out much faster than main meals, so stifle your urge to over-order and just pace yourself.
A lovely tradition is that starters are 1/2 off before 6pm (used to be 7pm, grumble grumble), which means if you're an early bird or a happy hour after work type, you are in luck. Several of the appetizers also are on special different days, so be sure to ask your server what the specials are. The only tragedy is that we don't live in a climate in which we could enjoy that amazing rooftop patio year round. Appetizers are affordable, with a few App combos for large groups. Burgers and sandwiches run in the $8 - $10 range, with the only items breaking the $10 cap being the mains, which cost around $11 - $15.
Favorites: Voodoo Chicken fingers, onion rings, Lumberjack "burger" (chicken and bacon, mmm), mussels, cold beer on a the rooftop patio on a beautiful day or a cozy booth on a cold night. Everyone seems to love the stuffed burgers.
Needs Work: I've never had luck with nachos there, they have switched up their style but the nacho problem persists. I have never had any of their "Classics" main courses (ie; meatloaf, pasta, schnitzel) but I've only ever seen anyone eat the fish and chips, which received a passing grade. Finding seating for big parties can be tricky outside of patio season or during peak hours, the main two floors have booths which make large parties difficult, unless you snag the party room on the first floor. I once had a birthday party in the back area of the first floor. We took up five booths. Luckily, the staff was kind enough to patiently help us wade through the resulting bill. -
Review from Lauren M.
7/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
Agreed that this place is really only worth visiting for the small rooftop patio.
The rest of the pub is BIG (2 floors) and I do kind of like the atmosphere but only because it really reminds me of my time spent living in the UK; it does have an authentic British pub feel.
They have some decent drink specials worth noting - $3.50 mixed drinks on Thursdays/Sundays, $5 imports on Friday/Saturday, $6 3oz martinis on Wednesdays.
25 cent wings on Wednesdays and 1/2 price appetizers every day from 3-6pm.
It's also a decent place to watch hockey games during NHL season (tvs and projector screens on both floors) -
Review from Dave M.
Toronto, ON
5/26/2011
Shortest review I'll ever write.
Eeeehhh. -
Review from j w.
Toronto, ON
7/6/2011
I've been going to Pauper's for years, but it's more out of convenience than desire. It's large enough for you to usually be able to find a seat, but that tends to spread the service rather thin.
I never know what to order. The menu is a sprawling mess and I'm never sure what's going to be prepared fresh, or what's going to be thawed out, pre breaded, and revolting. The other day I had the Turkey and Brie sandwich and it was pretty tasty. If you don't know what to order, order that. I wish they would chop the menu down so they could make all the food this kind of quality.
For some reason, the main area is carpeted, so it stinks all the bloody time. The tables have hanging lamps that sit at a very awkward level, and they're covered in dusty old lady fabric and macrame. If they ditched the carpet and annoying dust clump covered lights, it might be more appealing.
Service is hit and miss. There are a few very good staff, but for the most part, you'll be chasing down someone to get anything. -
Review from Isabel R.
Toronto, ON
7/14/2010
I'm really up and down about this one. There are definitely pluses and minues to this place.
People are all about the rootop patio. It's pretty nice, but always swamped. And like others have said here, its nothing special. The food I would say is above average for pub fare. Had the cajun burger and fries, and was pleased. However....they dont serve pitchers...
Also, the service can be pretty awful. Our waitress had to ask each one of us to repeat at least part of our order and seemed to be dozing off while we were speaking to her. Her air-headedness definitely detracted from the experience. -
Review from neesa r.
5/26/2011
great location right in the hart of the annex.
lots of seating inside and a huge rooftop patio!
regular pub food.
been here many times and will come back again! -
Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2008 1 photo
When I first moved to Toronto, I went to this place a lot. Like too much a lot. Probably because I had a friend working there who through the wonders of staff prices was able to hook us up with booze to the point of discomfort. Paupers has not changed, but I like to think that I've matured a bit since the days of Why-Am-I-Having-Another-Jager-Shot? Even so, this is a place I love to meet up with friends for a quick drink or a pub meal.
Affiliated with the Madison Pub (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), this definitely still has the attraction to a younger crowd looking for cheap food and drink before the night out. Located at Bloor and Bathurst, it makes it a great starting point and meeting place before carrying on for a show at Lee's Palace (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). Admittedly, this is chiefly what I use this place for.
It is a pub not dissimilar to the feel of the Madison with warm wood, high ceilings, carpet, deep booths, and multiple levels. In the summer you can enjoy one of its patios, either at street level, or atop the pub itself. Arguably, this is one of the best patios out there, providing seclusion, distance from the street, and thanks to the absence of skyscrapers one of the most stunning views of the city.
The beer taps are plentiful, the menu more than ample, the food as tasty as your usual pub fare. What is nice to see is that favourites found on the menu at the Madison have found their way onto the Paupers menu, thereby not forcing you to subway your way one stop just so you can have some Voodoo Chicken. A great place to meet, or wind down the workday or night out. -
Review from Shayne M.
Toronto, ON
10/3/2010
Definitely a place to check out if you're in the area. The staff are very friendly, good pub food and the price for food and drinks are very reasonable.
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Review from Erin F.
Toronto, ON
6/29/2009
Upside, amazing patios (up stairs and downstairs) downside, food is gross and waitstaff can be slooow. But the patios are fantastic. I can see having a party in the upstairs one and a group of us did not leave the street one for almost 2 hours, it was gorgeous in the shade. Only for booze.
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Review from Secyw W.
Richmond Hill, ON
2/17/2011
The environment is very tight as it's a pub so people are very close to each other. I had a group of 10 and we were situated in a very tight corner. It was Valentine's Day therefore it was not as packed as usual? They had a decent selection of food in their menu. Their wraps and wings looked very good. I got the chicken quesadillas which was $5.99 and very filling. I think it was more like a dinner to me. Very good. And good atmosphere for a pub.
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Review from TOFoodReviews n.
Toronto, ON
11/17/2010
With a secluded feeling and an amazing view of the Toronto skyline, Pauper's Pub arguably has one of the best patios in Toronto. The wings are slightly charred and saucy, and they have a pretty decent draft selection. While the second floor lounge is a cozy space, the first floor could use a reno because with its handmade 60's fabric lampshades and dull brass railings, it definitley doesn't hide it's age well.
