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Tickled Toad Pub & Grill

Restaurant Bar Pub Bar and grill

This large, lively sports bar with patio hosts live bands & offers a menu of standard pub fare. People often mention good, nice, great, staff, Great, friendly, service, table, music, live,


Address

330 Steeles Ave W, Thornhill, ON L4J 6W9, Canada

Website

tickledtoad.com

Contact

+1 905-771-1766

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (944 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (17) nice (17) great (16) staff (15) Great (14) friendly (13) service (12) table (12) music (10) live (10)
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  • 4/5 Josh B. 6 months ago on Google • 431 reviews
    You can feel the local 'Cheers' atmosphere immediately when you first walk into this place. Welcoming their 30th anniversary, this place cares about it customers. Live music and great service are their hallmarks, but, and perhaps it's because we were there they day after anniversary bash, the food was good but not great. I look forward to giving them another go. This place has so much heart!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mayukh C. 1 year ago on Google • 150 reviews
    A great local pub with amazing live music. This place is buzzing with good people. The owner are amazing and also come in person to serve you. The cocktails are expensive compared to the size and make sure you ask them to make it lethel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Chintan P. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s an average place to have drinks and snacks. We ordered veggie nachos and it wasn’t up to standards. They should improvise quality and quantity both. As you can see not properly garnished and lacking ingredients. Pricing was also little higher as compared to other decent bars. Sitting arrangements is also to confined. Hopefully they change certain things.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenny Y. 10 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Awesome Thornhill pub with drinks and food. Not a huge menu selection but it's decent, nice staff too. Not too busy. Big spacious roofed patio and interior space with billiards. Would recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tina M. 4 months ago on Google • 125 reviews
    We decided to go for some fish and chips, but unfortunately, they turned out to be quite greasy. The wings we ordered, on the other hand, were disappointingly bland. However, I must say that the beer we tried was absolutely fantastic. The establishment itself had a great vibe, so I would definitely recommend going there for a drink and enjoying the atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Min B. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is pretty basic and the service is not the fastest, but, this local bar is indeed one of favourites. It has nice seating area and the patio is nice too! The collection of IPA is not as I prefer it to be, but I still enjoy going there and seating with friends. The staff is friendly and there is not so many local bars uptown.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carmine I. 2 years ago on Google
    A congenial atmosphere with incredible food and beverage. Live entertainment and a pool table makes this an awesome neighbourhood pub. Oh, and without a doubt, they have the best bread pudding north of Memphis, Tennessee.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arash E. 5 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    This place had good food and service. The vibe was nice. Decided to give it a try and it was worth it. Definitely suggest it.

  • 4/5 Farzad A. 4 months ago on Google • 67 reviews
    The atmosphere was fantastic and the staff were very friendly. We ordered fish and chips and hot wings, both of which were good but not quite perfect. It's an ideal spot to catch live music, hang out with friends, or watch your favorite sports games on TV.

  • 5/5 Nelly K. 2 years ago on Google
    Heard about this restaurant from KBD Productions TV . WOW food was so so good! Lots of variety on the menu which is nice. I recommend to anyone !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Toni O. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic place! Great food! Great prices! Fabulous friendly service! We will be back regularly! Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kiarash S. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great place overall. Great food and hospitable staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shelley J. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice cozey convenient spot in the neighborhood for years. Foods good. We go once every couple months. Seems like they need more staff at times.. I find they overdo and take covid restrictions and masks way too seriously and exaggerated which is totally unnecessary, especially at this point to be honest. Service is generally decent. The food prices have been creaping up in recent months however. $8 for edamame? at least large size it. and a bunch of other stuff up another $1-$2 again. Come on now.. I believe they can do alot better with the caesar dressing quality and better croutons. I believe they should have daily specials and at special price points. It would definately bring me and others back more often. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lea C. 2 years ago on Google
    Food, drinks and staff were all outstanding. Great atmosphere with live band. I had butter chicken and margaritas. Both delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob B. 2 years ago on Google
    Best pub in town. The owners are amazing. Great servers, good quality food and specials. Good prices. Great beer selection, always cold and always fresh.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiana B. 2 years ago on Google
    Sonia was a wonderful waitress & I loved the vibe- very chill and fun! Sonia even let my group of friends have leftover merch from their Christmas party!! The only thing is, I would recommend the butter chicken poutine :( I really did not like it but my friend’s pasta and chicken fingers were great! I just wouldn’t recommend the butter chicken as it was pretty bland :/
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amar 11 months ago on Google
    Great pub, plenty of great seats to watch the game. The staff is very friendly and attentative. We tried the wings and nachos, both were awesome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Henri A. 10 months ago on Google
    Love it! Amazing place. Prices,are awesome! Foods are yummy. Hosts are amazing! Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Eugene R. 2 years ago on Google
    Been here a few times over the years to watch sports. Food is kind of bland and not sure about quality control lol. One of the times, our group was served coffee that tasted like it was salted...weird. Most recent time I had a wrap with onion rings and the rings tasted off as well. Like they were cooked in several times' re-used oil. Weird aftertaste. Anyway, came home and got sick. In a pinch, I guess you could go here to watch a game like I have. Not a ton of options in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 3 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    Very cozy and inviting. Sonia, one of the owners, tends bar and is super friendly. The decor is beautifully warm. I had the Smashburger with fries - absolutely delicious! Fries were hot and chunky. Will definitely return!

  • 5/5 Jim T. 4 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    What a pleasant surprise! I went for a group dinner and Pickled Toad and Czechvar beer were celebrating Best Sports Bar in T.O. What a blast! Live entertainment, laughter at every table and staff were fun and friendly. Enjoyed the steak sandwich with a brioche bun, delicious sauce and a generous perfectly done steak. Delicious. Wings looked fantastic every time I saw them get delivered to another table. Have to go back soon.

  • 5/5 C D. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Waitress was incredibly nice and welcoming, was great with recommendations and very nice to chat with!

  • 4/5 N 1 year ago on Google
    This is a tried and true pub. Wonderful high seating, a bar, pool table, and a patio. The only thing that I did not particularly like was their food menu. I got a poutine and they used shredded cheese and not curds. I felt it was a bit overwhelming. But I still love it there.

  • 5/5 David B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great to be back at the old neighbourhood pub!

  • 5/5 Marcella H. 2 years ago on Google
    Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! The BF and I go every week! Patio is AWESOME! Love the staff and atmosphere. Very friendly staff and always daily specials. I am OBSESSED with their French Fries (spiced up) and I'm not even a fan of potatoes. Oh and the in house ranch dip. How are you not selling it by the bottle? It's fabulous! They usually have a guy with a guitar on Friday evenings for the after work crowd. Can't recommend enough. 😁

  • 4/5 negar k. 2 years ago on Google
    Covered patio, nice live music, beers and delicious Nachos, Poutin.. what could make the better Friday night?

  • 5/5 Emmanuel D. 6 months ago on Google
    Went there for a friend's Birthday and the vibe of the place is nice. They had a pool table, lots of TV's around the establishment. We initially had a male server who was alright, but seemed not interested in interacting with our table when serving, but there was a female server who was really nice and had a few laughs. The female server took over our table and had a good time. Good selections of beer on tap and bar-types of food which was also really good.

  • 4/5 Leon T. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, great food and a very cozy patio.

  • 5/5 Dan O. 2 years ago on Google
    I came with my family and two friends. Very nice neighbourhood pub to sit down and have chicken wings and a locally brewed beer. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Pat R. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent, well run family business. Great lunch and dinner spot. The poutines are great as well as the Cobb Salad.

  • 5/5 Fran C. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this pub! Sonia, Paul and the staff are always friendly, the food is delicious and the entertainment is always interesting. Reminds me of 'Cheers' where everybody knows your name.

  • 5/5 Anita G. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been coming here for many years it's a family owned establishment. Love the owners, staff very friendly and great service they make you feel like family and truth be told the food is great. They also have live music twice a week and amazing patio.

  • 5/5 Safa O. 10 months ago on Google
    Great local bar with a variety of drink and food options. The server was very nice and the owner (or manager) made sure to check in with a warm smile. Would recommend!

  • 5/5 alysa c. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is always amazing! Great service too!

  • 5/5 Shawn H. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the toad burger and it was awesome. I highly recommend you try it.

  • 5/5 F.N 11 months ago on Google
    Everything was great in hear,food,service,Environment and specifically live music Thank you so much

  • 5/5 Allison Simmons (. 2 years ago on Google
    Great dining experience. We had a wonderful male server who took very good care of our table. Everything was bright quickly to the table, food was hot and the live music was incredible!

  • 5/5 Lorne R. 1 year ago on Google
    I really enjoy spending time here. The servers are friendly and the food is good. It's a pretty big place, with a patio outside, a bar area and a dining area. TV screens all over the place; you can see the game from almost every seat :-) There's a lot of room in the place, even when all the tables are busy. I've been there a few times over the past two years and each time has been enjoyable.

  • 5/5 Sami K. 1 year ago on Google
    I went there for a breakfast and to watch the FIFA World Cup finals. The place interior is amazing warm and cozy with many screens and big central fireplace, prices are very affordable and the portions are so generous. The coffee is tasty too. Really better than most of down town bars.

  • 5/5 Craig B. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been coming here for years. Wife and I used to be regulars when we lived in the area. I love the cozy and familial vibe you get when you enter this place. Food is great and servers are the best. Spontaneous music performances are plenty. Get a seat by the fireplace. Much love to Sonia and family👍❤️🎉🍺

  • 5/5 Mrx D. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent local pub. Fair price and the drinks are well made. Excellent staff and even on a packed friday night the service is relatively fast and attentive. Sadly one pool table only, but makes for make friends easier. A few regulars, and family friendly. Some nights live music.

  • 5/5 Shin J. 2 years ago on Google
    amazing place. there is a nice piano there.

  • 4/5 Chelsea “Rogue” F. 6 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious (I had the Butter Chicken Poutine and LOVED it!) and the alcoholic beverages we had were tasty as well. We sat on the dining room side, instead of at the bar, and the service seemed a slow but overall our experience was good.

  • 5/5 Tim M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for dinner and drinks after work and had an excellent time. The food was good, the staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was exactly what you would look for when going to a quality pub. Will definitely visit again to try more of the menu and enjoy drinks.

  • 5/5 Rachel 2 years ago on Google
    My partner and I stopped in for a lunch when we were in the area for another friends appointment. The owner is delightful and the building/decor was that lovely cozy pub feel. They were just getting over a lunch rush but still took the time to come by our table to make sure we were happy. The food was great! Fries and onion rings cooked to perfection. The chicken wrap was huge and I took half home. My partner had a burger and it was big, on a nice fresh bun with all the fixin's on the side. If you are in the area, stop by. They've been there 29, going on 30 yrs were were told by the owner. I can see why. Great place! I wish we were local, we'd become regulars.

  • 5/5 Elaheh G. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved this place, it reminded me of the Supernatural series!! The BBQ rib was so good, the lady who unfortunately I forgot to ask her name was really nice. And overall I loved the vibe. Will be back!!!

  • 4/5 Yasmin S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great time on St. Patty’s. The nachos and the deep fried pickle was very nice. The servers were very kind even though the place was so busy. The live entertainment could’ve been better and do not recommend the cheese sticks.

  • 5/5 Paulina C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance, the food was amazing! Bread pouding was a hit ! Our server was super friendly and helpful and they had live music!

  • 4/5 Wafik Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is basic but fresh Food needs more toppings and dressings… more taste The atmosphere is nice The service is good Nice place to watch sports events We paid 57 for two beers and two platters

  • 4/5 Peter B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good meal and cold beer. The owner is doing her best to recover from multiple pandemic restrictions. Continued good luck!

  • 1/5 Rafael K. 2 years ago on Google
    We were not too impressed with the service, the food is average... We had to pay 20% tip and then HST on top...??? This is unheard of. I wanted my change. She said she would come back with it, we waited for it and never received it. We understand that we are living in difficult times but that is not a way to treat your customers.

  • 1/5 VIVIAN G. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Worst place to dine..! Would'nt recommend this place! Don't come here people. Food tasted just average and bland. They're overcharging for something that is available in other restaurants for cheaper price. Been there for a couple of times. Last time when I went there the atmosphere was not too pleasant, it smelled of rotten fish. Plus the staff were so rude and cheap, and were asking for more tips. Another weird thing I often noticed in this restaurant is that there's a strange looking bald headed old man with a goatee in his late 70s sitting at a table, always staring at people while holding a camera and pointing his index finger at them. Not sure whether he's a worker or not, he's creepy though.
    14 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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