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Stout Irish Pub
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Restaurants Gastropubs Pubs, Gastropubs [Edit]
221 Carlton StToronto, ON M5A 2L2
(647) 344-7676
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 2 am
Sat-Sun 11 am - 2 am
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Tue, Fri, Thu
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
30 reviews for Stout Irish Pub
Review Highlights
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"A busy pub with a great Beer list." In 5 reviews -
"They even offer a variety of board games for you to pick up..." In 3 reviews -
"I'll definitely be back again." In 4 reviews
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29 reviews in English
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Review from Kiran S.
Toronto, ON
5/18/2012
I would love to come back here! I spent an afternoon on their little patio, which sort of feels like you are hanging out in someone's back yard :). Someone's tidy and taken care of backyard, with fresh fake turf and little picnic tables.
Service was friendly and inviting. They have a great selection on tap! My friends had beer, I stuck to a hot chocolate, as I was nursing a bit of a hangover.
I just liked the atmosphere. We spent a few hours there, laughing and playing jenga. They have a fun selection of board games.
I would go back on a warm day for that lil patio. The inside of the pub also looked good, a little darkly lit when I was there, hence heading toward the patio. But they have big windows toward the front, so I imagine its well lit inside depending on the time of day.
I've passed by the pub on a weeknight and noticed they have quiz night!! (note to self must invite friends for quiz night...denise s, are you reading this? ;) -
Review from Elvis A.
Passed by this Pub and then recalled having it on my bookmarks so decided to drop in.
It was the weekend and though I was running late for lunch I was expecting a crowd here. Surprisingly not much happening here and I walked around and spotted a patio. A small cozy space but nicely done.
Beer list though impressive for draft is limited to mostly local stuff.
Bottled selection is a bit better but not much. Very few Belgian beers.They were serving the brunch menu when I arrived so after going through the menu ordered the french toast. I also ordered a flight of beer as I wanted to sample stuff.
Service was bit slow even though they were not busy.
They gave out free scones which is appreciated.
Maybe I chose the wrong beers as the flight was forgetful. Finally the french toast arrived. Impressive to look at it was huge cube of soft bread with some strawberry custard stuffing and side of maple syrup. Potatoes were cubed and fried. Taste was decent but not eggy enough. So food is decent
If they improve the service I would bump them half a star.
3 Stars overall. Odd area for a bar like this but I can see it being popular for this area. -
Review from Brianna R.
Toronto, ON
5/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Stumbled past this place one Saturday afternoon decided to yelp it... It got good reviews! We went inside and I really liked the decor -- and a piano! I tinkled on the ivories a bit and moved on.
It was still at their brunch menu and I think I had the classic breakfast. It was good! The Sausages WERE AMAZING. Those are probably the best pub sausages I've had -- and I've had my fair share.
The reason I only gave 3 stars is that there were only 2 tables seated at this time and the waitress was really slow and ignoring us most of the time. Also, the beer is extremely expensive, more expensive than any other place around there -- for the same beer!!! Creemore should NOT be that expensive. -
Review from Eric L.
2/26/2012
I love this place. Very solid pub. The lower front area feels like you could be chilling at someone's house with the couches and fireplace. I've been here a couple times now and the service has always been quick and pleasant.
They have a respectable beer selection, and decent pub food. It's standard bar fare, but if a place like this doesn't screw up the chicken wings, I am a happy camper!
The highlight of this bar is the Trivia night on Tuesdays. It's a really laid back and fun style with varying level of difficulty that gets everyone involved. Every table is passed a booklet and a pen to write the answers to the questions given by the MC. At the end of the night, each table exchanges their booklets with others and the answers are corrected. Once tallied the winners get fun prizes and gift certificates. -
Review from Lisa B.
Toronto, ON
3/4/2012
I had heard good things about this place, so decided to go here with my boyfriend, brother and sister-in-law as it was close to our houses. When I walked in, I was intrigued by the board games they had in the front area and made a mental note to come back to play games some time.
We were seated in the back and had a look at the menu. There were some nice hearty dishes on there, and the waiter told us about some tasty specials (including a prime rib meal for only $20). They had quite a large beer selection as well. The problem with the food and beer menu was that they didn't have a number of things on the menu. It wasn't just that they ran out for the night, they no longer served some of the items. If there's a number of items that you don't have on the menu anymore, to me that's a sign to print new menus. Further, my sister-in-law wanted to try one of the specials, but when she ordered we were told that they didn't have any left. We went to dinner between 6 and 7pm, so prime dinner time. We were surprised that they would already have run out of one of their specials.
We started off with the nachos to share. It wasn't as large as the nachos you would see at some bars, but it was exactly what we needed. They tasted great, especially with the corriander in the pico de gallo (my fave).
When the mains came I was pleased with how big the portions were. There definitely wasn't a shortage of food. I had the chicken pot pie. The pastry was nice and flakey, the the chicken and vegetables inside were in a tasty sauce. My biggest qualm, however, was that it wasn't hot enough for me. It was warm when I first started, but by the time I neared the end, it was cold. I like my food coming out very hot, so that it's still warm when I'm finishing up. The prime rib dinner that my brother had looked really good, and I would probably get that next time. I had my eye on the yorkshire pudding.
It was my boyfriend's birthday that weekend so I asked the waiter to bring out a special dessert for him. I was able to choose whatever dessert I wanted to put a candle in, which was nice. They had a berry crumble special, which is what he wanted, so I was happy when they still had some left. The waiter told me that they had run out of one of the other desserts.
Overall, I was pleased with my experience at Stout and would go back again. While I think they need to update their menu if they have things that are permanently off of the menu the food was good and reasonably priced. Hopefully next time it'll be a bit hotter. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
I really don't know what to expect!
My Yelp Friend kept asking are there no Pub along Yonge Street or Church.... Why I am dragging him through the dark streets and alleys all the way to here... to Stout Irish Pub!
I love the cozy atmosphere of Stout, especially with the warm glowing fire place. And those huge armchairs, I can sink it to one of them and let them swallow me...
Extensive Beer Selections with some seasonal choices. I should have got the taster option... maybe next time.
Big TVs showing The Detroit Game made my friend happy and relax or maybe he was watching the live show perform by those lovebirds close to us... While I drink my beer and daydream...
Services though friendly but was a little slow at time. It took forever to get the bill and then to pay it with my credit card.
I will definitely be back to Stout again when I am in the area. Beer Tasting next time for sure! -
Review from Elaine K.
What a great place!
I came here for their trivia night, which was AWESOME.
The staff there is amazing... they're friendly and incredibly accommodating. They were so nice to us, even after we needed to change tables a few times as our group grew.
The beer selection is also really fantastic. They have a ton of craft brews available, and the staff seem to really know their stuff.
The only complaint I may have is their food. It's not bad, it's just sort of generic pub food. I got wings and fries. The fries were HUGE and just a bit soggier/thick cut for my liking. The wings were also gigantic, but really really salty, and despite what the menu says, they only go up to "hot". I did taste some Moroccan spices on the wings, which I found pretty intriguing, but the saltiness made it really difficult for me to finish them.
It's sort of out of the way for me, but if I ever need a drink in the area, I'm definitely hitting this place again!
Oh and there's free wifi, you just need to ask for the password. -
Review from Tusha M.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 4/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Love this place. It's close to my house. The people and atmosphere are great. Love the patio in the summer time. One of my favourite places!
Listed in: Best Happy Hour
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/28/2011
Love this place, atomosphere is great, food is great. Love the Patio....and its walking distance to… Read more »
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Review from Lauren M.
11/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This must be my new favourite Irish pub in Toronto.
It has a real authentic feel, although it's far nicer than most of the pubs you'll find in Ireland. There are lots of leather lounge chairs in the front room when you enter but once you head up the stairs the decor is more traditional.
They have a HUGE beer list. I love the "beer samplers" you can get - 4 x 5oz mini beers for only $7.49. This way you can sample quite a few.
The service was excellent and the barmaids really know the menu well.
They even had a cider ON TAP. Thank you. Finally. It's so hard to find cider on tap in Toronto. This was a Canadian cider - BC Rock Cider, but it was delicious, crisp and light.
The pub is quite small (hoorah!) and was packed with a wide variety of non-douchy people (yay).
I didn't get to try to food, but I will definitely be back. -
Review from Tony F.
11/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's not just a little teapot, nor short. So glad to have found this place and shared with my fellow yelpers. Situated in the heart of Cabbagetown, it's much more of a local pub than an event bar. Low key, not overly loud, but buzzing on a Friday night.
Great beer menu that offers a taster choice of 4 beers for almost the same price as a regular pint.
They even offer a variety of board games for you to pick up if you happen to have a hankering for games, and who doesn't? From several Trivial pursuits to connect 4, it's all just sitting there for you to play when you walk in.
Didn't try the food here yet, but that's on the to do for sure.
Hmm might just have to have a games night here fairly soon.Listed in: Omnomeriffic Yum! (TM), Date night
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Review from Chris P.
11/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
After a long day at work I headed out to meet some fellow yelpers here at Stout Irish Pub for the UYE which Tony F put together . In a true testament to his innate awesomeness, Tony picked a stellar spot!!
SIP is a really welcoming and cozy kind of pub. And I just learned that when you make an acronym of its name you get the word 'sip'! How very fitting for a place where people go to drink!!.
ANYWAY, like I was saying SIP is a very welcoming and cozy kind of pub. When I walked in I felt like I was walking into someone's living room. Its very dark and rustic with a huge fireplace and lots of couches on the main floor, then on the 2nd floor its all timy tables and hightops in front of a huge bar stocked with many varities of wine and beer. There are also some board games piled up by the front entrance and also sprinkled out on random tables. This is a nice and homey feeling touch.
Everyone else at the table was getting the beer samplers which looked so cute!! I however don't really do beer so I went for one of thier red wines. I can't remember what it was called but it was really good, very bold tasting, not too tart or sour yet not too sweet. I wish I could remember the name!!
And need to mention, Linda M and Alex T it was amazing meeting you both!
Overall a great time was had by all at this super cozy homey snuggly feeling pub!Listed in: Movember Yelp Style!
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Review from Linda M.
11/14/2011
This is definitely a pub that I've been telling a lot of people about. As someone who likes to try as many things as possible, how could I not love a place that offers a tasting tray of beer? You can choose 4 beers from their extensive menu, and you'll get 5oz of each for only $7.50. That's a deal I can get behind! I'm not a huge beer drinker, but I still enjoyed trying it - even when I didn't like some of the choices I'd made. My first choice was actually the worst - so I'm very glad I wasn't stuck with a pint of it! I'm sure the server was a little annoyed to be serving a table of Yelpers, all of whom wanted the tasting tray - but she didn't show it, so she gets points for that. The atmosphere is very laid back, and service was prompt even with our large and confusing order.
All in all, a great bar to relax with some friends for a few hours, and have some beers. I'll definitely be back again!Listed in: November's 30 in 30
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Review from Lilliane G.
Toronto, ON
11/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Checked this place out last week with a group of people.
First impression, this place is great. I liked that everyone in the place appeared to be normal...it is truly a neighbourhood hang out. The vibe was very relaxed and casual. the decor was really nice too, hardwood floors, dim lighting, and a beautiful traditional pub bar...wood and polished brass...loved it. The pub itself isn't very big, but the seating is comfortable. We spotted some cozy leather chairs and small round tables at the front on our way out...looked like the perfect place to settle for an evening of beer, nibbles and board games.
I didn't try any of their food, but I plan on returning again next Tuesday night, when they have their weekly Trivia Night...I can't wait! If you can't make it there on a Tuesday, no worries, they have a ton of boardgames for you and your friends to enjoy over a few draughts.
They have an extensive beer list and most impressive, the offerings feature local Ontario breweries, with some Quebec brews as well. I tried the beer taster (4 - 5oz glasses of whichever beers on tap that you wish to try) for $7.95. I know that 3 Brewers also offers this, but the selection of beers at Stout Irish Pub is way more interesting and varied.
You can bet I'll be returning.Listed in: 30-Day Yelp Challenge,…
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Review from Myrem D.
Mississauga, ON
1/9/2012
After reading the reviews specifically about the availability of board games, I decided to try it out.
I really feel the owners need to drop the 'Pub' from the title. The feel is definitely not the standard Pub environment. It has a hipster lounge/cafe/restaurant feel that attracts friendly drinks/dinner dates.
Alas, the selection of games are very few but still not half as bad as waiting for 2hours. In the cold.
The entrance is main level and has a fireplace and piano to the far right end of the room. This gives a really cozy feel. Perfect for a quiet dinner on a cold evening. The all around wood furniture gives a warmth about the place. You can walk in and sit anywhere you like - which hones in on the casual atmosphere of a bar. While the staff and upstairs bar section brands a trendy spot with the plush couches and balcony setting overlooking the main quiet dining area. They have a wonderful balance of laid back and trendy. It might have something to do with the alluring candles or the super friendly staff.
The waiter was a lovely chap with a heavy accent. I couldn't make out exactly where he was from but it could've been Finnish. Nevertheless, he was very friendly and accommodated the 3 of us with menus and time to order.
If this review was solely based on the menu, this place would get a straight 5. We all know too well that awkward moment when you plunge into the world of intimidating new selections at every restaurant, new and old. That moment where the blood rushes to and fro, brain and stomach. Trying to figure out what sounds good, wont dent your wallet and satisfies your papillae. This place does JUST that. It presents max 6 options in each section. And not overtly complicated or fancy. If you wanted chicken, they have 3 selections that's it. For many that might be a half full type of adventure, but for me, it's efficient and practical. It's the krypton of turning me into a local - even if I reside in Mississauga. Perhaps I'm traditional in that sense but sometimes classics are not to be messed with. Don't come here expecting varieties. It's a bar. It serves Barf-ood options. For once you wont feel the churning. Well done boys.
drinks:
Fruili - woohoo. Strawberry beer? do you need more incentive to try this?
Fruili
ginger-ale - bottomless refills - cool beans.
App:
Poutine Sir - ($8.99) This is the standard poutine with the classic fries, cheese and smothered gravy. I cannot believe this place isn't known for the poutine. It is by far the greatest poutine I have had. With each fat french fry and melted cheese chunk dripping with gravy sauce - I mentally made a note to bring my Montreal friends here for dinner. Like mentioned, the french fries are fat and the serving is large so be sure to share. There wasn't as much cheese as I'd hoped but they really know how to spread that gravy bOi! . A delicious app to tease you into mains.
Main:
Steak Sandwich - (13.99) This sandwich came on a francese bun (reminded me of the new square MacDonald's buns- uncomfortably wider than the meat) with a rosemary-radish aioli spread. Toppings included caramelised onions and fried mushrooms. The steak is just really thin segments of meat that you cannot taste. It might be because of the large ratio of sweet caramelised onions and bread to the meat. The sweet flavour is throughout in this meal. I wasn't a big fan of it. The sides are either fries or salad. Sadly my buddy chose the salad - not knowing, at the time. how amazing the poutine was. You can add cheddar slice for 1.99 - which hardly seems worth it. The portion is good enough for one. The side salad is not memorable . Not sure if it's not supposed to have dressing. It seemed bland.
Hells chicken sandwich - ($12.49) This was the only chicken sandwich on the menu but it's spicy so I opted against it. Mistake!
This is a really tasty sandwich if you are in the Sammy mood and prefer a light meal. Even with the bread, it's a deliciously light choice. The chicken is breaded with chilli spices so it's mainly dry. Toppings include tomato,cheddar cheese, onion, lettuce and a light oil-chipotle spread. You have the option of converting the classic samm-itch religion into a wrap for $0.99. The flavour is well balanced on the bread but I will def try the wrap next time. My only complaint about this sandwich is that the dry ingredients tend to fall out. I like having all the items of my meal together, so I can relish all the different bits of gusto equally.
Chicken Farfalle - ($14.99) This is a plate of bowtie pasta with chicken, fried spinach leaves,grilled and fried red onions and red peppers.The sauce is oil based which makes it extremely greasy. Not in a good way. I could barely taste the herbs because of how lubricated each piece was. The portion is large enough to share but the oil consistency was too much. I really think they should serve a side of bread. Myeh.
total= $85.73
The service was friendly&casual. Def will be returning.
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Review from Will L.
Stouffville, ON
12/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Not a bad place. Excellent choice of beer. One problem is they don't have all the beer in stock and I had to drink my 3rd choice which they ran out of by the end of the night. Food menu is limited and not that great.
Server was despondent and I got the feeling he didn't want to be there but my friends insisted that he was really a nice guy and this was an off night for him. -
Review from Liam K.
Downtown Core, Toronto, ON
3/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've only been once, but it was great. Fantastic craft beer on tap and bottle, including seasonals and a rolling cask. I ordered the poutine and it was amazing, though too much for me to finish. Definitely a good spot for a few pints, or a casual after work dinner.
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Review from Danielle F.
Toronto, ON
4/26/2011
Stout is way more packed than one would think. Turns out it is a hot spot for the area. So naturally, for one of my last nights in the neighborhood, some friends and I headed over to Stout. With it's restaurant-y feel, you forget that you can seat yourself! Go for it.
We got a pitcher of a cider. Tried to find it on the website but the image was down. It was really good and perfectly worked out to three full pints. The beer list is enormous!
I got the pecan stuffed chicken! It was moderately priced and pretty good. The chicken and vegetables were nicely cooked. The buttery mashed potatoes were delectable and great for mixing with other food items. My only qualm was that the pecan stuffing itself was SO salty. It was a real shock to the mouth with everything else that was going on in the dish. Didn't really get to taste the goat cheese either.
The service was quite impeccable. Everything was always updated and on time. Sometimes it would be almost too good and you have a couple different people at a time checking in- kinda smothering. Stout is a great neighborhood hangout with lots of character, great tastes and great beers. I'd love to come in for one their weekly events once I'm back in the city.Listed in: The Town of Cabbage
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Review from Addy S.
Toronto, ON
3/18/2011
A must to check out if you're in the area.
This is the old Brass Taps that got a new lease on life with Stout. The owners have brought great vision to the neighborhood and taken something that wasn't working and turned it on it's head.
The food menu is more than just bangers and mash, a far cry from what we usually see at Irish Pubs, and they feature local Ontario Beers on their taps. A great selection I might add as well.
The service is awesome with the owner remembering my name on my second visit...
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Review from Jason L.
East York, ON
11/6/2011
A busy pub with a great Beer list. The fact you can order 4 sample beers at one time is very cool. The only downer is a lot of the beers were sold out or unavailable (perhaps seasonal?)....and they have boardgames!!!
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Review from Michael N.
Toronto, ON
4/9/2011
My friend and I from the area first went here on a Saturday night, and we were not disappointed. This is a good Irish pub, in an area that can use more pubs & bars that aren't going for the pretentious hipster crowd. Great beer, great atmosphere, good service, good food.
THAT isn't to say that weren't any hipsters (the berets were out in force), but they were so completely outnumbered by regular neighborhood faces that their sneers and noticeable nostril hair could safety be ignored. For Cabbagetown, this is an important concern.
Now on to the bar itself - damn good beer menu. One of the best I've seen in Toronto, no joke. The service was great - the place was totally packed, but our waitress came over often enough that we didn't notice. The atmosphere was great - a little dark, but totally appropriate given the number of people, and the decor and vibe absolutely feels like a small local Irish pub, which is what you want from a place like this.
The service was also wonderful - and unlike many Toronto waitstaff, they had a sense of humor! They laughed occasionally! And didn't stare over your shoulder while counting the tip. Oh, and the sass ... I love the sass. Very welcome experience, I must say.
And finally, they had live music, but unlike other bars, they weren't so loud that you were hoping that they'd choke on their beer so as to give your eardrums a break. They had a good classic rock tribute band, and unlike other bands in Toronto who work Irish bars and butcher the Beatles on a regular basis (I'm looking at You, Pour House), the band was good, creative, and funny - always a plus. -
Review from Nicole M.
Vancouver, BC
5/2/2011
I have a crush on Stout.
We were looking for a bar walking distance to the Phoenix when I stumbled upon the Stout. Lucky me.
The menu includes a great selection of classic pub grub dishes - everything from fish & chips to mac n cheese. I would recommend the fish & chips to lovers of beer batter. Huge portion and extremely tasty.
The service is friendly and prompt. Happy to substitute fries for salad without charge or hesitation, and happy to turn on the Jays game upon my request. Many thanks.
Also - impressive beer list alert!
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Review from James E.
York, ON
3/20/2011
Great atmosphere, great food, great music, great local beer selection and best of all--FRIED PICKLES.
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Review from K.S. c.
Toronto, ON
8/23/2011
Good beer selection. Good food. Staff friendly but sometimes slow getting drinks or food. My beef is sometimes music can be so loud that you can't have any conversation.
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Review from Rick G.
7/23/2011
Excellent fish and chips and a huge beer selection!
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Review from Sally g.
Toronto, ON
1/8/2012
Glad Stout is back. Menu and quality fell off for a while but we are glad we tried it again and owner assures us new chef on board . We were definitely impressed by the improvement. Only thing is wine is too pricey by the glass - $10.00 for a basic Italian pinot grigio is pushing things a bit compared to other pubs in the area Would suggest you reduce to competitve rates. Other than that we are impressed by the turnaround.
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Review from Annaliese R.
4/9/2011
This place was okay. The beer was a nice local selection and the waitstaff was friendly. The atmosphere was sort of like your typical Irish pub. I would go back to this place, but I wouldn't call it my favourite.
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Review from Greg T.
Toronto, ON
2/13/2011
Excellent place to spend time with friends.
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Review from Sophie D.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 3/7/2011
Okay, so I've been back a few times since I wrote my original review and a few adjustments need to be made. For one thing, the opening reference to "the review above" is no longer relevant since that "review" has been (quite rightly) removed. Now, on to the important stuff....
I'm happy to say that my impressions of Stout as a pub--a pub, not an eating-place--are definitely improved. I've gotten over my disappointment that the fireplace is not a real wood-burning fireplace but a glassed-off gas one. At least it's warm and pretty to look at. The big comfy leather chairs really are beautiful. The staff are still friendly and super-helpful, and they seem to be becoming more aware of the need to modulate the music so it's not quite so blaringly intrusive. And, last time I was there, I actually did catch a whiff of the burning peat that the Toronto Life reviewer mentioned--not in the fireplace, but smouldering away in a tin can near the door. They seem to have trouble keeping it alight, and it's only been going for one or two of my last three visits--I hope they can figure out a way to make it work, because it really does add to the atmosphere. (For those who don't know, peat is a fuel traditionally used on Irish fires--it's basically a piece of bog dug up, dried, then put on a fire. It smells GORGEOUS--smoky and whisky-like. Mmmmm.) They've also finally got their Sunday afternoon ceilis (trad Irish music sessions) going, and I can't wait to check one of those out, though I suspect they'll be packed out in that tiny downstairs space.
All this has bumped my review up to three stars, although I would have given 2.5 if I could. Mostly because...
Less happily, I have to report that the food remains a) seriously overpriced and b) truly underwhelming. I've tried two more dishes since my last visit, and not only were they all very "blah", but they are being charged at the sort of prices I would expect to see in an upscale/midrange restaurant.
A beef dip sandwich, $14.99, came on a quality Ace Bakery baguette, but the meat was unappetisingly brown, chewy, and flavourless. It felt kind of industrial. The sandwich needed something--onions, mustard, pickles, something--to distract from/attempt to cover this. The accompanying "jus" was more like gravy, both gelatinously fatty and also lacking flavour. A Caesar salad was better than the usual pub Caesar, with a nice lemony dressing and plenty of actual, no-foolin' bacon, but let down--as most Caesars are in this town--by plasticky shards of pre-grated generic "parmesan". The $20 beef ribs were moist and tender, but the McAuslins' apricot ale sauce was too sweet to be either complex or punchy enough to hold up to the meatiness. It came with a chef's salad, which was fresh, and lightly dressed, but kind of boring.
I know for a fact that tasty, intelligent but traditional, complex but comforting, and beautifully prepared pub food CAN be found in Toronto at great prices. For evidence, look no further than the House on Parliament, just around the corner from Stout, or Dora's on the Danforth, where I recently had delicious wild boar sausage with creamy horseradish mash and a mushroom peppercorn sauce, for $11.20. With such tough competition in the neighbourhood they are going to have to seriously lift their game, and lower their prices. I will definitely be back, though--for awesome beers, Irish music, and comfy chairs. Then round the corner to the HoP for dinner. :-)1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/28/2011 First to Review
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Review from Sabrina J.
Toronto, ON
11/24/2011
Good drink list but very expensive. I have never had a great meal here, but go for the great beer list and trivia nights at this cozy neighbourhood bar.
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