I loved this pub so much I got married here! We had a small ceremony (20 people) on the dreamy back patio and a medium reception (55 people) on the upper floors. Steve and his staff were a dream to work with. I won't get into all the details but it was like working with a proper wedding planning team with the benefit (and cost!) of a casual, cozy pub wedding. Everyone raved about the food and the staff. It's so cliche but it was the best night of my life. These are just some snaps from friends' phones. I may update when I get the professional photos.

Whelan's is my favorite spot in the area. Their back rooftop patio is one of the best in the city, and gives a "Secret Garden" vibe. Their food is fantastic. The menu has evolved and improved since we started frequenting Whelan's in 2014, so if you haven't tried it in recent years it's worth going again. Everything they offer is great, but I particularly like their chicken sandwich and their burger. The chicken sandwich has a delicious sauce, and the chicken has the perfect amount of batter. The burger is simple but high quality, it doesn't need gimmicks and odd toppings to make it good. We get takeout from Whelan's frequently, and it's well packaged so the food quality stays high.

Nice quiet pub in the neighborhood. The "vibe" is as close to an authentic English (or Irish) pub as you can get in Toronto these days. The beer selection was good, the service was quick and attentive, and the music wasn't so loud you had to shout. If I had to criticize I'd say the wings were unnecessarily saucy, but really that's just nit picking (they still tasted great).

This place had been on my list for a while after the amazing reviews. It was OK, the service is what makes this place great. The food was passable - we had the falafel burger (returned cause it was so dry) and then fish n chips (without tartar sauce?). The drinks were amazing! The live musics started quite late, so maybe caters to a late crowd.

This a nice little spot near high park, the drinks were good and the burgers were one of the best I've had in toronto!

Bruch here is SPEC-TA-CU-LAR! Officially my new favorite brunch spot... by a landslide. Everything we had was next level. The Eggs Benny was superb - the peameal bacon is cured in-house and was cooked to perfection, not soggy not dry, the perfect thickness. The hollandaise sauce was exquisite - silky, rich, yet light, like a luxurious blanket - nothing soggy, lumpy, overly salty about it. Poached eggs were perfection, not even a hint of lingering vinegary taste you get everywhere that had me almost swear off ordering eggs benny altogether. Home fries were the right amount of crispy and not too salty (miracle). Even that kale side salad was perky and properly dressed. But the excellence just kept coming. Thank gahhhd we ordered that side of bacon and steak - cuz they were friggin amazing. So amazing that I actually asked why the bacon was so good, perfect thickness, excellent taste - and was told it's also made in-house! That piece of steak would hold it's own next to some fries as a dinner item - it's phenomenal. Whatever cut that is, it's moist, flavourful, and gorgeously prepared - a very far cry from the shabby, tasteless, chewy write-offs that you get from most places with 'steak and eggs' on the menu. Whatever you got, get that side steak too! It's not too much. You will not regret it. I can't stop thinking about it. We also got the Cinnamon French Toast - it's bruch after all - which was superb - light, not too sweet, whipped cream was obviously fresh and home made - a very classy touch. Service was super friendly and attentive, and the vibe here was perfect for brunch, and the quality for the price has to be one of the best in the city. Get you some brunch here ASAP!

Great little bar with lots of character. Lovely patio at the back. Menu was small, but good and well prepared. Had the steak frites and my partner had the burger. Would have both again. Staff friendly and welcoming. I think I've my new local :)

This was such a great random find. Service was awesome, the food was spectacular! The ribs and mashed potatoes were outstanding. Highly recommend for drinks and dinner.

I’m not even a brunch person and they have me hooked. I’ve tried most of their brunch items and I have no idea which is my favourite because they’ve all been truly incredible. Though I highly recommend getting any savoury dish to start, then splitting the french toast (it’s to die for). I think that’s the move.

Just had an amazing patio date dinner with my puppy. The chicken wings are in my top three for sure, the Greek fries sounded like a great idea and they were even better 👌 ...never had to ask for salt and pepper, taste was dead on and the staff are very friendly, welcoming and you can tell they care about the establishment...Akoni and i will be back for sure 👍. Thanks guys and see you soon!

Great spot with tons of character! You have to get the fried chicken sandwich, it is to die for; perfect size for a filling meal without dragging you down, and deliciously buffalo'd. If you are into cocktails the staff is super knowledgeable and with only a couple notes will whip you up something tasty. And if you are into bar trivia then head down on Thursdays for some tough tough questions =)

This place is the absolute best. The patio is like sitting in your best friend’s backyard, the inside is quaint, the chicken burger is delicious, fries are some of the best in the city, and the service is wonderful. I don’t know what more you’d need for a bar.

This place was such a pleasant surprise. Great vibes, wonderful drinks, and DELICIOUS home made burger (one of the best I’ve had this year). Thank you!

Got a Guiness and fish and chips, both were very good, the Guiness was smooth. Service was great and fast. Was not too busy until 7:30pm ish.

Wow! What a gem! We were looking for an event venue in the area that served great food, drinks, and vibes and boy did we get it all. Threw my birthday party here a couple weekends ago and couldn’t have been happier with the kind and cool people that work there (looking at you Jay and Carrie!) and the kitchen staff pumping out hot and delicious food for my guests. Had some of the best whisky sours all night long! We’ll be back just for the burgers and we’ll be sure to bring company.

I love this local. The French fries are to die for. Their taste in beer is spot on. The patio is phenomenally hidden and storybook-like. And the Wednesday night regular band - Peter Graham And The Voyagers is one of my fav mid-week stops. Would also highly recommend the brunch on the weekend!

Great neighborhood pub with a fun and welcoming atmosphere and quality selection of beers. The bartender Derek was excellent! Overall great time.

The servers are incredibly friendly. It's across the street from my condo, I've gone a few times with my partner and had great experiences. The last few times I've ordered take out for the steak frites, the fries have been great and plentiful. But I've asked for rare or medium rare and I've gotten it fully cooked all the way through with what looks like half the serving or less of steak from what I've gotten in the past from here. Pretty disappointing with what the price is after taxes and tip. I won't be ordering this anymore and probably frequent less often. Photo was taken about 5 minutes after I received it.

Have been in a few times and the service and food has been great! They have managed to take seemingly simple menu items and execute them very well. Love the fried brussel sprouts. Or, if you're in for brunch their cheesy scrambled eggs and deep fried French toast are delicious. Staff are also friendly and kind. Would recommend!

Best burger in the city!! Chicken sandwich is also fantastic. Hand cut fries are not to be missed. Staff are welcoming and the bar has everything you would need. My favorite place to meet up with friends in the city

Best bar in the city and also my favorite burger. Staff is awesome and I've never felt so at home in any other pub I've been to

I love this place. Cozy, little neighborhood joint with great music, good prices, chill vibes, and perhaps the best burger in town. The staff and owner are down-to-earth folk who have real personalities (withtout even a hint of pretense) and actually provide attentive service. I think *all* of their food is made in-house, too! NOT traditional, previously frozen bar bites. There’s board games on hand, weekly trivia night (virtually now that it’s the pandemic!), and a great selection of wines—considering this is an Irish pub. The patio out back is adorable, too. One of my favourite places in the Junction/Bloor West ‘hood.

What great atmosphere! I love how cozy this pub makes me feel, the staff are super friendly, and I love their trivia night. Too bad the food is so bad. I've tried a lot of their menu items. It's all so bland, or super salty, the wings are so 'soupy.' Honestly, this pub is a hair away from being a five out of five, but they gotta do something about the quality of the food.

We just love this place! My friends and I were looking for a place to play Dungeons and Dragons on the weekend and Whelan's Gate had exactly what we needed. They offered us a room set off the main area and the space we needed to play. They were so friendly and accommodating. It was the perfect place to play! And their burgers and fries are AMAZING!

What a great experience. We came here for a birthday celebration. The staff was so nice. And the atmosphere was so inviting. The food was so good. Try the chicken wings! So crispy and nice. We got the space totally for ourselves intimate and private event. It fit 30 guest comfortably. The drink tab was decent too. Thank you so much! Cheers!

Big fan of Whelan's! The place is cozy and located in a great spot. I appreciate the selection of drinks they offer and if you need advice, the staff are incredibly knowledgeable. I've ordered a variety of food from the menu and loved it all - always fresh and tastes delightful. Highly recommend the burger if you're looking for a place to start! There's a variety of events too - Trivia Thursdays are such a fun time.

It may be a surprise, but the wings here are some of the best you'll ever have. They serve whole wings, not just flatties and drumsticks. Great sauces to choose from and a decent price for what you get. It's a bit small as a bar, and there aren't 100 places to sit, but if you are lucky enough to get a seat, order the wings and thank me later.

Whelan’s makes for a great local, if you’re looking for a chill spot with friends, or a cozy date. The old wood panelling makes for a great vibe with friendly regulars and some total gems on staff! Good draft selection and cocktails. Tasty eats. And unexpectedly good live music + trivia.

Great ambiance and amazing service. Unfortunately, I had a bad experience with my food order. The fries were over cooked, and the chicken wings were over sauced with what tasted like franks. It was a huge mess, and was an overwhelming flavour. I would suggest ordering sauce on the side. Something that is uncommon was the fact that the wing tip was still attached to the chicken wings. I don’t know what that part is called exactly, but it’s inedible and usually removed when preparing chicken wings at a restaurant. It just seems like there was an inexperienced cook on the line, or they were having an off night. Either way, I want to frequent this place because it’s just down the street from me and has such lovely vibes, hopefully this was a one-off!

One of my favourite spots in the city. The hamburger and fries are my favourite but all the food is excellent and they may excellent drinks with a great beer selection. Also, the trivia nights on Thursdays are so much fun!

The food, service and atmosphere are top notch here. But if you like good Irish sessions, skip the Tuesday night live music. They are not friendly to newcomers and they sing the same songs every week.

If you want a good burger and some craft beer you’ve picked the best place in town. The food is always fresh and delicious!! The servers are so pleasant, and the overall vibe of the restaurant is great. The location of Whelan’s Gate is so convenient, right off the subway. Highly recommend checking out this pub.

Cozy Irish pub with good food, ambience and a patio with lush green. Had cider, Guinness and fish and chips. The servers were really attentive and will suggest you about food and drink if you ask them to recommend. Not too crowdy and had a great play list.

This is one of my favourite spots in the neighbourhood! The bar is cozy, and the patio is lovely in the summer. The staff are amazing here - everyone is super friendly and they very clearly take pride in what they do. The food is also excellent - the burger is probably my favourite in the city, and the fried chicken sandwich is spectacular! They have a great beer list also - I cannot recommend this place enough!