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The Queen And Beaver Public House
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Nightlife Bars Sports Bars Pubs, Sports Bars [Edit]
35 Elm StToronto, ON M5G 1H1
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(647) 347-2712
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 1 am
Sat 10 am - 1 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:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
87 reviews for The Queen And Beaver Public House
Review Highlights
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"For dessert I had the sticky toffee pudding." In 5 reviews -
"...Chop caught my eye, while Joe got into the Fish and Chips." In 14 reviews -
"I had the hand chopped burger and fries." In 5 reviews
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87 reviews in English
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Review from Yashy S.
Toronto, ON
4/2/2012
If you're looking for a spot to catch a soccer/football match at , have a few pints and enjoy some good pub food...this is the spot. The homemade ketchup is fantastic,. though they charge you for extras and they're very tiny portions!
The sticky toffee pudding is one of the best I've had. We go here about twice or thrice a year to link up with friends but wish we went more often. Downstairs is a small room mainly for meals, during the summer there is a small patio. Upstairs is where all the action happens. There's quite a few stairs so be aware...no strollers or wheel chairs would be able to fit upstairs.
On Sundays they will whip up an extravagant meal for small groups. You have to prebook this and I'm not fully sure of the menu but I believe they have roasts, turkeys and such, depending on the season.
Service isn't the best but it isn't bad either. -
Review from Emily M.
4/21/2012
Went here with a few friends after 9pm for some drinks. We looked upstairs for some seating but it was totally full, we went back down stairs and saw two available tables. However we were told by the host that downstairs is usually for people that are eating. We sat at a table and then our server came and gave this huge aggressive speech about how downstairs is only for people that are having dinner and if anyone came that wanted dinner she would have to ask us to leave. It was quite awkward. And not less than 30minutes later the place was almost empty, so not even sure why there was the need for the big speech.
Also, this place is uber not vegetarian friendly. Do not go here for food if you are vegetarian as there are NO vegetarian options.
Pluses - good atmosphere and decor. I would recommend this place only for drinks.
Also seems a bit pricey. -
Review from Courtney B.
Pickering, ON
3/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
I am personally a sucker for anything that smacks of old-ladyism that incorporates alcohol, so this was a win-win for me. The decor is homey and I love that the chairs and plates are mismatched.
I was there for a mid afternoon lunch, and I didn't plan on having a drink...but then I saw that they had two cask ales available. I love cask ale. The service was incredible and I loved the different seating areas available -- some more casual than others.
The only mini-complaint I have is the portions are small for the price, but I guess I am used to portions at other pubs. And as people have mentioned, the meals are prepared with really high quality ingredients.
This is definitely a great pick for a work lunch, or for an after work drink...or a weekend drink...and so on. -
Review from Fox S.
Gravenhurst, ON
5/24/2012
This is a beautiful bar.
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Review from Doug B.
North Bay, ON
3/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Amazing burger, English chips to die for. Great service for a Monday Afternoon lunch.
Heard about the legendary burgers here and decided to give it a try.
Server was excellent, she gave me a sample of the cider on tap to see what I thought. Turns out it wasn't to my liking, so glad she did before I ordered up a 20 ouncer.
We had the burger & fries, mine with Stilton, my date had swiss.
Turns out the burger is actually a chopped sirloin steak, a different taste/texture experience from most local burger shops. Great thick bacon on it, I'm normally not a cheese & bacon guy, but this stuff was high-end.
Sauce on the side was tomato, curry based...very good, but be warned if you're not a curry fan, skip this.
Fries...probably the best I've ever had. Spot-on English-style.
Cool place, literally. It was 25 below today, we sat in the front near the window, there was a cold draft, so on cold days avoid the front room. -
Review from Shiona R.
3/1/2012
I can't believe I forgot to write a review for this place...I have eaten here countless times and love it...British bias, maybe.
Queen AND Beaver, I have to remind a dear friend of mine it is not called the Queen's Beaver...what an unfortunate name that would be!
The decor: well it's British themed and beautifully done...home from home for me! I love the smell of this place, reminds me of my grans kitchen.
Head to the bar upstairs for football, generally they show English Premier League.
I love that tea and food are served in/on china cups/plates, that are mismatched. Again it reminds me of going to my grans house for dinner.
I have had brunch, lunch and dinner here. Full english was really tasty and hangover cure tastic. The burger is super tasty and cooked to however you like it, for me it has to be rare! I have also been for Sunday dinner twice and both times as we had a large group we ordered from the feasting menu. I have had the roast beef and beef wellington from the feasting menu. The wellington is out of this world, expensive but you will not be sorry. Sunday dinner comes with yorkshire puddings...the only others to rival my mothers...that is saying something as trust me when I say that woman can cook, goose fat roast potatoes (you can feel the inches adding to your hips), selection of vegetables and gravy (in a gravy boat). Grab a group of friends, order from the feasting menu and enjoy Snday roast dinner!
Note: if you are ordering the feasting menu you need to pre-order before the Thursday of the week you are eating there and secure the reservation with a credit card.
For Sunday dinner (feasting or not) reservations are a must as it is super busy.
As for desserts...Oh Lordy. The last time I went 4 of us ordered a different dessert each and shared, I remember we had a hazelnut/chocolate meringue, sticky toffee pudding, lemon sponge and the other I cannot recall. I have also had the chocolate orange tart. All I can say is epic! The homemade ice creams...ugh I need to stop as I fear I am about to drown in my own saliva.
So this place is not the cheapest but everything is homemade, even the ketchup for the chips (or fries).
I have taken most of my friends here and everyone loves it.
Would I go back: nothing would keep me away! -
Review from Tas H.
Toronto, ON
3/1/2012
This place is like going to your grandma's for a meal. I mean that in a good way! I've come back a few times now. The decor is cosy, and spacious with lots of quirky knickknacks to admire. The service is friendly but unlike your grandma - not nosy. And the food always hits the spot. Its comforting, delicious and unpretentious.
Try the savory pies -divine! Most things under 'Bar menu- favourite' were great. Burgers and fries are pretty good as are their home made ice cream.
Decent beer and wine collection.
Its great for groups just be sure to make reservations ahead of time.
Definitely plan return when the weather warms up to check out the rooftop patio. -
Review from Anne B.
12/30/2011
When I went here last night for my brother's birthday I had never heard of it before. I honestly thought it was sort of like a Firkin-ish type of establishment. I was very surprised by the atmosphere upon my arrival and even further intrigued as I perused the menu. It's all old English pub fare! It was really a nice change of pace and a learning experience.
I played it safe and ordered the fish and chips. It was delicious! The chips were particularly good and came w. a creamy dill dip and a fresh tomato dip as well (which I wasn't as fond of, the dill dip was divine though!).
For dessert, my sister and I were both interested in finding out what canary steamed sponge was, so we got that to share. Honestly? I wished I'd gotten my own. It was THAT good. It was light and fluffy steamed lemon sponge cake with lemon curd cascading out of the top into a sea of velvety custard. It's served hot which makes it all the more satisfying. There was definite spoon-dueling going on for the last morsel of it!
The drink prices aren't too bad either, my gin and tonic was only $6.
If you're in the area, I would definitely say this place is worth a try! Make reservations if you can, because it was quite busy.
Menu: http://queenandbeaverp...Listed in: Libations
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Review from Martin W.
1/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
I came here a little while ago since a friend from school had recommended the burger here. It actually isn't a burger place, more like a comfortable English pub that just happens to serve up a tasty burger. I sat upstairs, right in front of the big screen as it showed some soccer. I would come back for just this alone. Oh, that and the men's urinal.
But the burger is very tasty. It comes with fresh cut fries and homemade ketchup, both of which are stellar. On the side they have pickled string beans or something. I wasn't a huge fan of that, but ate them anyway. The burger itself is very good. Thick, juicy patty, fresh toppings squished between a fresh bun. You can also specify how well done you want the beef to be, which tends to mean the beef is quality. I went with medium rare and they overcooked it slightly but it was still really good. -
Review from Coy W.
I heard through the Yelp Vine that there was a place downtown that had a very solid burger, possibly the best burger in Toronto. That is one of the things that makes me sad about this fine city, the lack of a fantastic burger joint. Even though this isn't a burger joint I had to find out what the fuss was about.
They gave us the option to sit downstairs or in the lounge and we chose the lounge. That turned out to be a fantastic idea as they had couches and a large screen tv showing football! I ordered the burger and headed to the washroom. Guys, drink LOTS so you have to use the urinals!!!
After washing my hands (I'm no filthy Yelper) I headed to my table and awaited my burger. The burger arrived and it looked awesome. It's how I expect all pubs should serve up a burger; a home made burger patty on a bun with fresh cut fries. They also came with a side of homemade ketchup which wasn't bad at all. Definitely a lot less sugar than the bottle of Heinz.
I started with the fries and they were solid. I had a bite into the burger and it was a solid burger. Not the best I've had this year but a very solid burger for the places I've tried in TO this year and definitely one of the better ones. The problem is at $17 I won't be coming back often for it but something I definitely had to try. I will probably have a shot at some of the other items on the menu in the feature though.
The staff were super friendly and attentive even though they forgot the extra homemade ketchup. -
Review from Jonathan S.
York, ON
10/3/2011
In a city overrun with exotic dining options, the Queen and Beaver on Elm Street offers a fancied-up take on Toronto's Anglocentric past.
Dinner starts inauspiciously. House-baked bread is available, for $6. An increasingly common occurrance, it's developed into a pet peeve along with the practice of choosing side dishes a la carte, charging extra to substitute one menu item for another and the phenomenon of 'sharing plates'. I appreciate that you're running a business, but to me, this is the antithesis of 'hospitality'. A little goodwill goes a long way. The bread is excellent, but the expense leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Oxtail soup is rich red-brown, kitted out with healthy chunks of veg and slivers of tender meat. It's sweetness could come from slow cooking, or hooch, or just plain old sugar. It's all smoothness on the tongue.
Fish and chips are an essential part of the pub experience.
Q and B's fries illustrate the frites vs chips divide. I'm a frites man, myself. For me, the fun of fried food rests in the contrast between the salty crisp exterior and the creamy sweet interior. I prefer a high ratio of crunch to soft, so I'll take a golden plate of frites any day. Beer batter shatters upon fork/knife impact but the fish tastes a bit musty.
It's not often that condiments require comment, but the tartar and cocktail sauces that arrive with my fish and chips deserve their own reviews. Tartar sauce is savoury; loaded with dill, capers and sharp dill pickle. It's a welcome change from the usual saccharine version. Homemade cocktail sauce is a revelation; chunky tomatoes and a near-subcontinental blend of spices cut through rich fish and potato. I blitz through my ramekin, and grab a tablemate's when she's not looking.
A Gastropub (I know it's over, but how else to describe the Queen and Beaver) may not be your first choice for steak, especially with Barberians a few doors down, but the rib-eye is flavourful and cooked to a properly pink medium-well. Sided with more fries, it's a substantial supper.
Coffee is strong, if overly bitter.
Desserts work best at the English comfort-food end of the spectrum. Warm sticky toffee pudding raises blood sugar from three tables away; indulgent golden sponge, dates and treacle are too good to share. Drowned in custard (or was that melted ice cream, my brain had stopped working after the third spoonful), it's a sense-memory in the making. More ambitious desserts, like an inexplicably-salty chocolate-orange tart, disappoint.
Brunch is worthwhile, even if you pass on the hair of the dog. More of that strong coffee braces one for a proper English breakfast. Lightly scrambled eggs, rashers of bacon, sausage link, beans, tomato, mushroom and fried bread mean you don't have to eat for a week. It's all fresh; the eggs properly runny and the sausages popping with juice.
A side of lemon ricotta pancakes gilds the lily-but wait-we asked for a side to share, but got a whole order instead. The mistake shows up on our bill, but the extra charge is removed with good humor. We feel better about the charged-for-bread incident a few nights earlier.
I don't expect much when it comes to pubs in Toronto. My expectations are usually met. The Q and B may be too far downtown to be anybody's local, but on those rare occasions when you want to LARP an episode of Coronation Street, it'll do the trick.Listed in: Jonathan's Straight-Edge Guide…
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Review from Tom L.
11/5/2011
This was a great find!
Looking for a good lunch place with good pub fair is easy enough but this place was much more! The food was wonderful, the atmosphere was perfect, and the service was excellent. This was a five star experience.
My wife and I sat in the lower pub along the front windows. It was a nice view of the street and pleasantly after any lunch rush. The brunch menu and normal pub menu were simple but delicious, and the daily specials were a great mix, from venison cobbler to oxtail soup.
Liz had the later, which I tried to my enjoyment. The rich oxtail clearly cooked down to its delicious and rich best. The marrow and meat blended to make a hardy stock with incredible flavor. Roasted with tomatoes and other veggies gave it a delicious flavor. Liz had aged cheddar and tomato grilled sandwich, and was quite pleased.
For my meal I enjoyed the hamburger I saw on the yelp pictures. It was infinitely better than I expected it would be. Instead of a hamburger, it was hand chopped beef made into a burger with delicious bacon and stilton cheese with a tomato terrine. It was incredible. Cooked medium rare, the fresh cut beef bits with all the good bits of fat and whole meat was incredible. The toasted bun and some of the most delicious French fries I've had finished the meal.
It's worth mentioning that the service was stellar. We weren't rushed and our waitress made wonderful suggestions. She found some delicious hot mustard for the fries and was perfectly pleasant.
This place was not just great pub fare, but exceptional food! -
Review from Susan G.
10/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Queen and Beaver is such a gem! It's the perfect little pub hidden on Elm Street.
While I have had limited experience with the food served there, I've spent a few evenings in the football themed pub on the second floor. The service is great, and there is a good selection of beer. Watch out for the tequila though, it's $11/shot!
The best thing about Queen and Beaver is the size - it's a bit of a smaller pub (but I've always been able to find a seat) which makes it great for a more relaxed night out. They also have a great little balcony, which always makes the smokers of the group happy!
I've also heard from my male friends that there are tiny soccer balls and nets in the urinals, which was exciting for them (note: EW!) - but thought I'd pass the info along, in case you need another reason to check it out!Listed in: My October 30
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Review from Holly B.
Dartmouth, NS
Visiting from Halifax and looking for a great sports bar to watch the AFC Pats Vs Ravens game. We found the Queen and Beaver and went upstairs to the "football" aka soccer themed bar. Wow. Okay so they all love soccer but we asked them to put on the AFC Championship game - no problem! James was awesome and made us feel like we were visiting his home. We got comfy on a leather sofa, ordered drinks and delicious fish and chips. The fries were the best I have ever had. My husband ordered the curry. I ate half of his and vice versa. What a great place! Warm atmosphere, very British Pub feeling with exposed brick. Great service and staff except for one girl with blond hair who was about as snotty as you could get - buy she left and everyone else was awesome. I highly recommend it especially if you are a soccer lover. There is a restaurant downstairs too. Very cozy. Prices are reasonable.
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Review from Leslie W.
10/11/2011 3 Check-ins Here
BOTTOM LINE: ++Proper gastropub FTW. Period. Beer, fries, football - what else do you need? Oh yeah, how about that stuffed beaver in the corner?
I've been coming here since it opened two years ago, and it continues being one of my favourite pubs to eat and drink at. Small patio, but if you can find a seat, go for it.
They have a stellar, albeit, limited selection of draft beers but they include my faves such as the McAuslan Cream Ale, Old Speckled Hen and Blanche de Chambly.
Their food, in a word, is HEARTY, and as such, rarely fails to disappoint. Their scotch egg, pear, stilton and walnut salad, and their mushroom pithivier ranks as some their top offerings. Their fish and chips and burger (apparently) are also killer. And don't' forget to get the side of fries, which are some of the best, especially when dipped in their house-made curried-infused catsup.
Recently attended an orphan Thanksgiving dinner / Jets season opener with 10-15 peeps (I was an honourary guest of what was otherwise a mob of Peggers). The place was extremely accommodating with the reservation and the game. Their turkey dinner was juicy with (?turkey) sausage, rich stuffing and fresh greens. Currently planning to attend their Sunday feasting dinner (for 5+ persons) for their wood roast suckling pig - manager says it's his favourite and I think it'd be silly to question that recommendation! -
Review from Monica F.
11/18/2011
Great drinking spot.
The food on the other hand.... ummmmm yeah I'll pass. The only thing I would eat here is the fish and chips.
Service isn't overly-friendly and you can't smoke on the top floor patio but you can on the street one. -
Review from Kat T.
9/19/2011
I know Queen and Beaver isn't your average pub- its full on Gastro-pub. I suggested my book club meet there to discuss an English book, because the Yelpers thought this place was the bees knees.
When I arrived and sat on the hot patio, I needed a cool drink. Beer selection here was good, so I ended up with a refreshing wheat beer.
For food, I didn't have a big selection. I ended up with the pot of smoked fish spread.
If your an organ-eater, this place has your sweetbreads. But, otherwise, it's heavy food and not ideal for a hot summer afternoon. Service was only OK on the patio because the inside was so packed. -
Review from Josh B.
Toronto, ON
8/18/2011
I went to the Queen and Beaver for a late dinner, and was pleased by the selection of beers and of traditional (and interesting) British pub fare. I settled on fish and chips and was pleased to find a healthy portion of both, with a tartar sauce that appeared to be homemade.
The prices are a little out of line for the area of the city and the class of food served, but the decor, atmosphere, and general feeling of attention to detail more than make up for that. Overall, a great place for a weeknight stop! -
Review from Becky L.
9/28/2011
Great drinks (the blue-eyed ginger was uniquely delicious), a homey setting (with comfy chairs and a bookcase) and friendly service make for a great hang out spot. And while I did not sample any, the food looked delicious.
I appreciated the fact the bar was a little off the main drag. There was plenty of seating when I went (weekday night) both inside and outside.
As for the name - well at least its easy to remember! -
Review from Dishan W.
10/27/2011
The Queen and Beaver has proved itself to be one of my most treasured finds via Yelp. It is on top of my list for a watering hole when a regular bar just won't do the trick. I have yet to dine here but their bar menu while pricy has some British items and the food I've had have always been good.
The best seats here (upstairs) are definitely the couch set right in front of the television where football matches look spectacular in. The problem is, most of the other seats are not very well placed and it is a little cramped up, but it's never been a factor to turn me away from it.
The last time I was set to come here, my friend (fellow Yelper Susan G) called them for reservations and they said that we wouldn't need reservations ( after telling them it would be for a large group) as they would not be easy. So of course when we got there, not a single empty seat was to be seen. Needless to say, we were not impressed.
They also don't have a great beer selection but the few options available are all better than average. Service is friendly and relatively quick too. Very pretty interior decor as well always something to catch your mind including a great looking fake fooseball table.
I highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a good time at a fun place. -
Review from Ranell B.
2/22/2012
We came just before 9pm and a few items on the menu were unavailable. No problem. The items we did order were good. We had the Fish & Chips which was okay, the Burger which was really good, "Cracklins" that were ok (some were realllly hard), and some bread with cheese and meat as an appetizer that was good. Fries on both entrees came in a very generous serving. We tried some light Canadian beers that were also good. Good, but not great overall. The decor was nice. It needed something else to set it apart.
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
Pre dinner drink at The Queen And Beaver was so enjoyable!!
Sitting on the over sized sofa, drinking a beer and watching the Leafs sure made me feel like home!
The lounge area is so cozy and inviting... once I sank into the cushiony sofa, I don't want to get up!! I just want to stay here and drink my beer, watch the game and ask the friendly waiter to feed me!!
I definitely will be back again and again and again! And of course next time will be more than just drinking! -
Review from Brian T.
Toronto, ON
10/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Whenever I'm downtown and not sure what to eat this place ends up serving as my go-to.
A true gastro-pub, the Queen and Beaver does proper English food (with an Ontario local bent) and does it well enough that you will begin to wonder why England was ever seen to have a poor culinary reputation.
The menu changes with every season but everything I have ever had here is great (with the possible exception of the steak, which was slightly tough).
My favourite dishes are the wood fire baked meat pies (especially the venison, rabbit and pheasant ones depending which are in season), the burger (served bloody with bacon and either stinky blue or super aged cheddar), and the sausage, gravy and mashed potatoes.
Beer selection is small but smart and always includes a cask ale (although it would be nice if they switched up from the Arkell bitter once in a while).
In short, go here any time you to grab a pint or two along with an unpretentious but delicious spot of stick-to-your ribs comfort food.
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Review from Gillian A.
Toronto, ON
9/19/2011 9 Check-ins Here
This is my favourite pub in the city. There's no attitude, it's a nice homey place with fantastic foods, they show hockey upstairs AND there are tasteful queen and beaver-related decorations.
They have great beer on tap, a decent wine list and the food is also totally delicious. I can eat all of the yummy foods without feeling like I need to hit the gym after.
Win-Win! -
Review from Cecilia M.
Mississauga, ON
5/27/2011
Dined here for the first time last night - and loved it.
My friend and I agreed that we haven't had such amazing pot pie since our respective travels to the UK! And no wonder: Q&B's chef is a Brit. :)
We had the guinea fowl and wild mushroom pot pie (from the starters section of the menu) - and it was deeelish! Super soft flaky pastry on top/outside, and the inside was filled with flavourful sauce (almost like a soup) and succulent meat and veg.
I also tried the asparagus soup - and it was the best I've ever had. Super creamy and tasty - served with a lovely slice of bread.
The atmosphere is vibrant - a classy, charming and casual place that is in a two-level building, with rustic decor - love the solid wood furniture. The air is warm and inviting. Service follows suit. They accommodate groups of all sizes.
If you're ever craving English pub fare - this is the place to go!
Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu! -
Review from Garth S.
8/2/2011
When I heard that we were spending the evening at the Queen and Beaver, my first thought was: "Queens *and* beavers? Talk about something for everyone!" As I soon discovered, however, the Queen and Beaver is not an entertainment venue but a pub--and a damned nice one.
The bar itself is small and too close to the entrance but the appropriately dark and sedate dining areas were just the place for a relaxing meal, ribald conversation, and the occasional inebriated donkey laugh. Although I admit to some sticker shock when I opened the menu, I quickly moved past it and settled on the curry, which was very tasty, as were the fries I snatched (still thinking about beavers) off my dining companions' plates. Speaking of plates, one part of me thought that the mismatched charity shop/grandma's house crockery was a nice touch but given the price of a meal, the rest of me decided that management could afford a matching set. All told, I'd happily to return to the Queen and Beaver.
Pssst (or should I say "piss"?): The gents' urinals display a refreshing bit of whimsy, definitely something not to be . . . um . . . missed. -
Review from Kieran S.
Toronto, ON
3/23/2011
I've been to the Queen and Beaver a couple of times, once for an early morning soccer game, and another time for lunch.
From now on, I definitely plan on watching soccer games at the Queen and Beaver. Not only is the food fantastic, but the atmosphere and vibe is really relaxing. I went there for an 8.30 kick off, and had their pancakes with a blueberries. The pancakes were delicious. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough syrup to cover the full stack. The drip was tasty, and forthcoming.
I've also been there for lunch. I had the hand chopped burger and fries. Both the burger and fries were very good. -
Review from Laura T.
2/1/2011 ROTD 2/27/2012
Thanks to Annie M. we stumbled across The Q&B for a little post-class drink. What a cool space! Head upstairs when you walk in, and choose either a comfy couch, arm chair or what feels like gathering around a kitchen table. This was just the right atmosphere to catch up with friends over some very unique beers. Quiet crowd but a good vibe!
Amongst our group we ordered some German wheat beer and a few types of cider. I had the Ontario Spirit Tree cider, which was delicious. A little pricey at $11 (taxes included), but a decent size at least. The menu was also fairly expensive, burger and fries for $17, and they didn't have a HUGE selection, but the food is supposed to be delish.
Next time I'd love to try the Canadian cheese platter (1 for $6 or 3 for $16), the frits OR their homemade icecream. Some of the flavours were Baileys-praline, raspberry ripple, and other delicious (and alcohol infused) frozen flavours! -
Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
I've now had:
- Ploughman's Platter (7/10)
- Burger with Stilton (9.5/10)
- Mussels (7.5/10)
- Fish and Chips (7.5/10)
- BLT (8/10)
- Steak and Onions (7.5/10)
- Full English Breakfast (7.75/10)
- Midlands Curry (6.5/10)
They recently switched up a few of their beers. Fullers London Pride is now Old Speckled Hen, Denisons Weissbier is now Paulaner, and St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout is now Durham Blak Katt.
The fries still reign supreme.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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2/3/2010
First time for lunch and I'm definitely satisfied with the experience.
I went with the burger and… Read more »
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Review from SB M.
8/30/2011
Very nice. Very good beer, and classy pub food. I am no expert, but the food at least seems authentic British to the uninitiated.
Not to be confused with standard Toronto pubs - this is a place to dine, not a place to eat burgers and fries and share pitchers.
Can be somewhat hard to get a table at peak times, but the upstairs casual room can also be a great place for drinks and bar menu snacks. -
Review from Hideki K.
Updated - 7/6/2011 1 photo
Allow me to revise. Queen And Beaver is now a 5 for me.
After 10pm, it becomes really hard to find places still serving food around my area of Gerrard and Yonge. And no, I'm not wasting a meal at Big Slice, especially when sober.
Luckily, The Queen And Beaver serves food until 11pm.
I had a Cider Duck Leg with Croquettes and String Beans in a Curry Sauce ($24) and it was excellent. The curry sauce was delicious as was the duck leg (dark meat FTW) and its crispy skin (but not too dry). Both the potato croquettes and string beans were great.
I tried a St. Abroise Cream Ale, which was decent. They also carry Creemore, which is my Canadian favorite for beers.
Based on how tasty the food is here, it's really hard to imagine that the place is a pub. It's in a class of its own, a classy pub.
The 3rd floor lounge bar area is a great hang out spot. There's a TV and has an intimate living room feel. Too bad they don't host Trivia Nights here. It would be an ideal setting for it.Listed in: Best of T.O
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7/1/2011
A Pricey, But Good British Pub.
Back in May, I had their Fish & Chips ($17) and it was quite tasty.… Read more »
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Review from Melinda M.
Toronto, ON
12/6/2010 ROTD 7/22/2011
Wow. The food here is amazing. No, it's not cheap. But really, if you want to eat cheaply and don't care if the food is amazing, then cook something for yourself. Amiright?
Went for dinner on Saturday night. Our early evening plans didn't pan out so well, so we decided to see if they had a table for us at around 9pm. Primetime, and the place was busy, but they had a table for us. LUCKY us because the food is great!
I want to go back and try the rest of the menu (slowly, over time, not all at once). What I did try was delicious. From the Alberta cider and the freshly baked bread at the beginning, I knew we were in for something special. We had the potted goose and cumberland jelly to start. It was delicious and very rich and filling. YUM. I had a really difficult time deciding on a main, but I feel like at this place you just can't go wrong. I opted for the pheasant and white sausage with date whiskey sauce (because I'm not going to get that at home!) and it was great. Really flavourful and perfectly cooked. The hubby had mussels and fries, and those fries were really good too. I had more than my share.
Unfortunately, we didn't have enough room in our stomachs to try anything else. I will have to rectify that soon with a return visit. Yum. -
Review from Ben S.
Toronto, ON
6/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
The good: Great atmosphere, love hanging out here on a Sunday afternoon.
The bad: The suits & after work crowds. The food is a little too authentically English for my taste, if you know what I mean. And finally, the beer. They have a few interesting choices, and a bunch of head-scratchers. -
Review from Joshua B.
12/28/2010
I'm torn on this review.
Honestly, the food is always really good and it isn't very expensive.
However, I have heard and experienced nothing but terrible service here. It is as if the staff doesn't care about the customer at all. I don't think I'm alone in that opinion.
Maybe try getting your food to go? -
Review from Tracy D.
8/7/2011
I was attending a conference at the Delta Chelsea and walked across the street for lunch at The Queen & Beaver. We sat at tables out front and increased our party from 6 to 12 people within a few minutes after sitting down because a few more friends walked by looking for lunch. They weren't really busy at that point and the staff just rolled with the flow.
The restaurant had a nice selection of beer. I had the hamburger made from chopped sirloin. Outstanding! The fried were thin and crispy. Everyone's food looked great. The custard pie was wonderful.
We stayed a couple of hours and it was a wonderful time. My favorite meal while in Toronto. -
Review from Jennifer M.
Toronto, ON
4/18/2011
A close friend of mine needed a space to throw a party to celebrate her SO adding a bunch of letters to the end of his name, and she chose Queen and Beaver. We needed a space that people could casually drop in, but we could all sit and chat and hang out and drink nice wine, or whatever bevvies you like.
She contacted Q & B, and luckily got a large area reserved on the top floor. Super charming, well decorated. The vibe here is a perfect balance of classy and casual. We had 20 something people in our party and every one could mix, mingle and lounge as they pleased.
I didn't sample any of the food as I came from dinner, but I got to long enviously at a couple of my friend's plates. A little on the pricey side, yes, but the upscale pub environment was perfect, and very comfortable. The upstairs room is a must.
Only thing is they shut the bar down before 1 (on a Sat) so if you like to party into the wee hours, you will have to relocate then. -
Review from Nicole M.
Vancouver, BC
2/5/2011
The decor and furniture makes it feel like you're enjoying a pint in your grandmother's living room, but that's not a bad thing - it's cozy and comfortable. Great little spot for pints and/or upscale pub food.
My friend and I shared the lamb curry and the fish and chips. The curry was a-ok - but nothing to get too excited about. The fish and chips, however - let me tell you! The fries were thick, crispy and dusted with a perfect amount of salt. I'm slightly embarassed to admit that not only did we accidentally drop half of our fish on the floor, but my stomach tried to convince my mind that "it was still good" and the 3 second rule should apply. It's worth mentioning that our server offered to replace it (much appreciated). It's also worth mentioning that eating off of the floor of a restaurant is not something I'd normally consider- this should tell you just how good these fish and chips were.
We had the orange chocolate tart and the baileys prailene ice cream (home made). Try the ice cream - unexpectedly fabulous! -
Review from Chris F.
Etobicoke, ON
3/27/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Great room
Great service
Great hangover breakfast
I'll be back for sure... -
Review from Linds B.
9/4/2011
This is a great space, it's definitely a great spot for an after work drink! That said, I came here with a larger group, and we really struggled with the poor service. We waited 20 minutes just to even see the dinner menus? Maybe the server thought that we were waiting for the rest of our party, but it is still a pub, why would service be so formal? Mostly, we felt forgotten. Food was very rich and quite greasy, but still satisfying for pub food. Drinks were on the small side. Won't go out of our way to go back.
Listed in: Good for Groups
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Review from eric g.
Toronto, ON
9/5/2010
I love the Queen and Beaver for its meaty menu of re-invigorated pub food (devilled lamb kidneys! ham hock terrine! rabbit and potato pie!); its laid-back atmosphere, mismatched plates and all; the comfortable couches and big-screen TV upstairs; and (yes) the soccer nets in the urinals. It's one of my go-to spots for an after-work pint or a post-movie bite.
The other night, my (much) better half and I had a burger craving, so off we went to the Q&B. The burger was one thing I'd never tried, and it certainly sounds good -- hand-chopped top sirloin, with bacon and stilton, grilled to your specifications. And... it was OK. Not outstanding. The medium-rare burger was more like medium, and the medium was definitely cooked medium-well. The chopped steak gives the burger nice texture, but it was missing the juiciness and deep flavour of a really great piece of grilled ground beef. The fries, also clearly hand-cut, could have been smaller and fried a bit longer. And the homemade curry ketchup? Uh-uh, pass the Heinz. We asked for mayo, and got a tiny bowl of indifferent white glop for 99¢. In a place that makes everything in house, it just seemed incongruous -- but I guess mayo on fries is Just Not English.
The McAuslan cream ale and the $2 scoops of homemade ice cream -- whisky and gingerbread, strawberry pepper, stilton, etc. - made up for the OK burger. But I think next time I'll order something less complicated, like... mmmmm... liver and bacon with cabbage!
