McVeigh’s Irish Pub - Toronto, Ontario

We stopped in at McVeigh's because we love local Irish Pubs. The Guinness is flowing along with many other beers adn ciders. Plus live Irish music Friday and Sat nights. Paul (the owner) happened to be working the bar and is awesome! He's super friendly, told us many stories about ... celebrities visiting, and gave us great suggestions on where to park and eat. I think we ate at 4 of his suggestions!! Thank you Paul! We tell everyone to stop in. Read more

We only stayed for drinks, which we ordered from the bar and carried to our table. The bartender was friendly and served us straight away. I really liked that there was no blaring music, so we were actually able to engage in conversation and hear one another: a rare find ... these days. I'd go back. Read more

We were highly recommended to this place by our Airbnb host. We were told that the food was really good and one of the best pubs in the city. So we checked the reviews on google to confirm and decided to check it out. Because of the recommendation and the ... google reviews, we had high expectations. But, we won’t be going back or recommend anyone to go there. First, the food. My wife got the shepherds pie and it was still COLD in the middle. I had the fish and chips and the fish was tasteless. Even ketchup didn’t save it because the tartar sauce was not good. As for fries, it tasted like refried day old fries smothered in salt. I normally finish my food because I think it’s rude not to but I couldn’t do it with the fish and chips. Second, the service. We got there around 7 and the place wasn’t busy, lots of empty seats. We sat ourselves because no one came to sit us so not a problem. Then the waitress noticed us and welcomed us. A few mins later, one of the gentlemen from the bar came and asked if we wanted to anything to drink and we ordered some drinks which he brought back quickly. But then we sat there for about 15 mins before the waitress came and asked if we had any questions. By this time we were ready to make our food order which she took. But we waited for some time to get our food - around 50 mins which was confusing because it wasn’t busy (and the shepherds pie was still cold and was already premade). Even after we got our food, no one came after to check how the food was or see if we needed anything else. Maybe it was just an off night but it was just very disappointing because we had high hopes for the place. Read more

Great pub! Guinness is tasty and the food is always well made - a taste of home and done well. I felt sorry for the server who had the whole floor to herself on a busy Friday, which made grabbing a drink a little timely, but totally not her fault ... and she did amazingly. I wish this place had a patio but I don't think it's possible as I'd love to come in the Summer. Read more

Authentic Irish Charm with Lively Entertainment McVeigh's Irish Pub is a gem of a spot, exuding an authentic Irish ambiance that instantly transports patrons across the pond. The cozy atmosphere invites you to settle in and soak up the atmosphere. One of the highlights of our visit was the live music experience ... on Fridays and Saturdays, starting around 10-10:30. The talented performers added an extra layer of enjoyment to our evening, enhancing the already vibrant atmosphere. However, it's worth noting that the food options are somewhat limited, prompting us to primarily visit this place post-dinner. Despite this, the overall experience is delightful! Read more