I enjoyed working at this location for several hours. No one harrassed me about using the table for so long and the food was tasty and healthy so I didn't feel like I'd overindulged. That is, until a young Williams representative approached me and gave me a free Belgian Waffle slathered in ice cream. I certainly couldn't eat the whole thing; but now I know a great idea for treating the kids the next time we're out!Read more
A visit to the Boar's Head Pub brings that song from Cheers "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" a little closer to home.
With a large selection of micro-brewed beers on tap, an enticing traditional English pub menu, and friendly staff to serve you, an hour can easily become an enjoyable afternoon or evening out.
While in Stratford to see a play. we dropped in to the Boar's Head Pub. I had been there twice before, and thought my husband would like it too. Since we had had a late lunch we decided to have drinks before the play, and come back afterwards for something to eat.
About 6:30 pm, we ordered draft (a Strongbow for me, and Coors Light for my husband) and then switched to whiskey. I had an Irish coffee (needed the caffeine before the play) and my husband had a rye and coke.
After the play, around 11 pm, we returned. The place was rockin', with a live band and some people who had clearly spent the last 4 hours drinking! It got rather loud, but the music was good.
I had Strongbow, and my husband stuck to rye and coke. The wings were very good -- big, meaty, lightly breaded, and with the right sauce. My husband had honey garlic, and I had hot (the server said it was Frank's Red Hot sauce, which was what I was looking for). There were 7 wings in a one-pound order, with a few carrots and celery sticks and dip, for $8.95 .I would definitely come back for the wings.
The servers were very friendly and attentive during both visits. There were 2 servers who regularly stopped by to check on us, and who made us feel very welcome -- one of them recognized us when we returned, and warned us about the drunks who would be dancing when the band returned from break (she was right!).
As far as pubs go, this one is great -- good food, lively atmosphere, good choice of draft, and great location on one of Stratford's main streets.
The Boar's Head is within easy walking distance of the Tom Patterson Theatre, and slightly farther to the Avon and Studio Theatres.Read more
Come enjoy a yummy creation at Williams Fresh Cafe. Their bar is the ideal spot for after dinner drinks. Come unwind on their terrace beneath the sun. They are open late all week.
We stopped in on Friday night to grab a coffee and decided to have a piece of cake. Although the cakes are not made there they are absolutely to die for. I got the white hot chocolate which was amazing, although you did have to stir it fairly often to keep the hot chocolate mix from settling out of it.
There is a ton of interesting art work on the walls and the music is great, I would definitely recommend this place.Read more
Shakey's A great neighbourhood pub with a lot of Spirit! A most excellent place to meet, celebrate and enjoy great food! We have 25 drafts to choose from! Come in and enjoy a pint soon. We would love to see you. We welcome your comments
The food was great as was the atmosphere. It is a busy place at times which results in a bit of a wait at times but it is well worth it. You will not be dissapointed.Read more
Shakey's A great neighbourhood pub with a lot of Spirit! A most excellent place to meet, celebrate and enjoy great food! We have 25 drafts to choose from! Come in and enjoy a pint soon. We would love to see you. We welcome your comments
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McCabe's Irish Pub & Grill offers the perfect Irish and local mix. In the day it's more laid-back: ideal for lunch time snacks and caffeine fixes. The early evening cocktail scene invites those who are looking to relax or watch a popular sporting event.
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We went for dinner recently as we live in the area and love the Wooly for its atmosphere, choice of beers on tap etc....I just really wish that the food was better..as I remain quite surprised at the overall 'averageness' of the entrees here. Yes, they use locally grown, organic ingredients...I get and support that..but the portion size and flavour leave me unimpressed. Service is always great...and the beer is plentiful and cold...but I think I'll just start going there for beers and maybe fries (which can be hit and miss)...there are just much better places close by (IMO) to get a better pub meal. I will say that of our three meals...mine was the best..a traditional chicken burger with salad..the house dressing was nice. Based on our experience I would not recommend the Cobb salad (very small portion and was drenched in ranch dressing) or the chicken tenders which were just average.Read more