tep on down into this subterranean café of carpeted floors, requisite red, leatherette chairs and Riverdale underdogs: blue collar types in lovingly tailored overalls at the long wooden bar; girls in bad-girl boots swaying this way and that.

Aunties and Uncles : Skip out of work for the afternoon and hide with the students at A&U for ... Brownstone ChaChaCha SpaHa Wish

A been-there-forever kind of space that feels as though it was once some sort of Middle Eastern coke den that was accidentally discovered during renovation of the ground-floor storefront space The few afternoon visits we’ve appeared here, we had the place to ourselves (Okay, so now you all know who are the underdogs).

It is rather cozy down there in those fat, burgundy chairs, heavy wooden tables and hideous wallpaper. A place one could easily kill an afternoon, or the early part of the evening. The shaded patio (seats 35) is perfect for enjoying summer days and nights, while the relaxed dining room (seats 60) is just right for those cooler days. Live jazz Friday & Saturday night and ever-changing art also make this a fun late-night spot.

It seems to be the staff that makes this little den so likable. Our servers have been very amicable on each visit. One waitress even bought us a rose from one of those roving flower people. How cool is that?

The fare includes a variety of appetizers, pastas, sandwiches, salads and entrees. The menu is what you’d expect in a pub-type atmosphere; burgers, Shepherd’s Pie, Angers and Hash and the like. Basically your typical comfort food. English-style pub features traditional British fare plus some Canadian and New Zealand dishes. There is nothing inspired or innovative about the menu here. But the dishes are reasonable priced, and as long as you know what you’re going there for - comfortable surroundings, and fairly good British fare - you can’t go wrong.



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Reader Reviews

Nov 14, 2002
Francis L., Toronto, ON
Get the specials. We had the bef stroganof one night and it was just like moms cooking! The atmoshere was nil but i especially enjoyed the pictures on the walls. The bartender was cute and flirty and what girl doesn't like that? I'd go back again, hoping that they has a good special. Oh they also have awesome shpherd's pie!!!!


Sept 23, 2002
Andrew WK, Toronto, ON
Ive been to all the places u named except for Auberge. Ben outpaces them all. I dont know what ur talking about. Ur just a hater.


Great Neighborhood Fun
Edith O'Brien, Toronto, ON
Oct. 18, 2001
We celebrate many events at this neighborhood pub. The Staff and food are the best I have ever had. Good sports ... lots of fun... again, great Staff!


Flippant
Chuck Prewitt, TO. ON
Nov. 12, 2001
In response to “Great Neighborhood Fun” . Where the ell are you going. I have been here through three very long evenings. Horribly slow service with flippant waiters and rude bartenders. Although the food was good, i would not return.