St. James's Gate An Irish Pub And Restaurant
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Hours
Sun
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Mon
11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Tue
11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Wed
11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Thu
11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fri
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sat
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Ratings and reviews
4.0
RATINGS
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CUISINES
Irish, Bar, British, Pub, Canadian
Special Diets
Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
Can a vegetarian person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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About
About St. James's Gate Irish Alehouse & Restaurant Located in the heart of Islington Village in Toronto. St. James's Gate takes pride in genuine Irish hospitality, quality food, friendly service and craic (Gaelic for good times). We feature twenty two beers on tap, cocktail and wine lists, and a vast collection of Irish whiskeys, scotches and bourbons. St. James's Gate also offers a vast food menu containing traditional pub fare, appetizer options and complete entrees as well as party and catering menu's. We also offer a full kids menu and serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. St James's Gate has a total capacity of 180 patrons inside and 65 outside and provides handicap accessibility. Amenities include a full-service bar with seating for dining, large seasonal patio, a private event room, free WI-FI, 10 HD Flat Screen TV's, BIG SCREEN and two fireplaces. Open 7 days a week offering the perfect location for dining, drinking and hosting that special event.
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, British, Pub, Canadian
Special Diets
Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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4.0
139 reviews
Excellent
58
Very good
43
Average
25
Poor
11
Terrible
2
Kenneth C
55 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
I have been to St. James Gate on several occasions and I've always liked both the food and the atmosphere. On this particular night, when I was there with my spouse and three other couples just to catch up on life, that was partly true. The atmosphere, drinks and service were all very good but some of the food did not meet the mark. We enjoyed several orders of chicken wings and nachos, both of which were very good. The problems came with the mains. My chicken pot pie was undercooked and lacking in the chicken department. The steak was a bit on the fatty side and overcooked. It was disappointing. Although I'll return to St. James Gate, I'll probably limit my meal to those items that I know are going to be well prepared (chicken wings, fries, nachos, salads).
Written April 21, 2024
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Raisa S
Brampton98 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We stopped at this restaurant on Aug 30, 2020 for lunch. And at first were met by a young lady server, who insisted we have to wear masks, even though we wanted to seat on a patio. I explained we are exempt, but she was rude and left. So when i was ready to leave, my husband suggested we talk to a manager. So A beautiful young lady by name Kyra came to talk to us. After we explained the incident she made us feel very comfortable and we had a great lunch. Food is very delicious, and Kyra made our day. So I hope the owner will read this review and teach their staff to be as Kyra and learn how to talk to people.
So to Kyra a huge thank you.
Written September 1, 2020
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Denis R
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • family
This Bar/Restaurant has never let us down for quality food/Good selection of draft beer etc And the staff couldn’t do more to help you and make you feel welcome.
We look forward to calling in for food and a drink every time we visit Torrevieja.Recommend St. James Gate to everyone 😊
Written July 19, 2022
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Jon K
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
Been here several times. The service is usually friendly, but can be a bit slow. The food is average at best and you are more likely to be disappointed in your meal than pleasantly surprised. So, go to St James for the beer and save your meal money for someplace better.
Written July 26, 2023
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Samantha B
46 contributions
Mar 2022 • friends
We were already fans of this place (awesome food, good drinks, great patio) before we came here for St Pattys. The place was crazy but the staff went above and beyond. They were kind, patient and even shared their pizza with us because they knew my friend and I were hungry waiting for a table. We will be back!
Written March 17, 2022
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires70626 contributions
Feb 2024 • business
Lots of very tasty, high-calorie, typical pub food served at St. James's Gate. We had a few beers, beef sliders, nachos with guacamole, chicken club, and a shaved beef sandwich with horseradish and a very yummy dipping sauce. All was delicious, delicious, delicious.
Written February 27, 2024
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Patrick R
Toronto12 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
Having a bar with music is a plus in our book. However the sound levels are painful if you also want to drink and eat. We’ve walked out once before, and tried twice staying there to enjoy drinks and a meal. Knowing this, we tried again last night and it was bad. The volume needs to be controlled.
Written December 2, 2023
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cgrb
Toronto6 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
This is the place to go when you just want a neighbourhood pub. No snobs here and the staff is friendly. Live music on some evenings and good food specials.
Written December 8, 2019
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Martha H
Toronto875 contributions
Nov 2019 • family
Popular neighborhood restaurant with good pub food, well prepared and presented. Served promptly by friendly servers. This large restaurant has lots of seating...booths, hi-tops and bar seating. Clean and very well run and perfect for families, couples.
We had crab cakes appetizer. Two delicious medium sized crab cakes, topped with a dollop of creamy mayo or aioli type sauce, served on a red pepper purée and a mound of excellent red cabbage slaw. Perfect burger and excellent hot fries, bacon and eggs with home fries, all generous portions and very well prepared.
Limited free parking available...definitely worth a visit to this restaurant!
Written November 24, 2019
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StephanToronto
861 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
The food is good and well prepared. The pub is nice looking, well managed and very clean. The staff is friendly and professional. They have good specials. The burgers are really good. Great spot. Very good clientele and great to watch a game.
Written October 18, 2019
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Dennis
Hoek van Holland943 contributions
Sep 2019 • couples
We ate here during our two night stay in Toronto and we had a good meal i had a lovely fish and chips and my wife a Nice pie would go again !!
Written September 24, 2019
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Tim V
Toronto315 contributions
Jun 2019 • couples
We live across the street and are here a couple of times per month. Service is always friendly and efficient. Great selection of beers, local and international. Food is always delicious and high quality. Worth the trip to Etobicoke.
Written June 30, 2019
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Maebee
Toronto53 contributions
May 2019 • friends
This is our week end stop! Staff are always on the ball! Food is awesome! Have yet to have a bad meal! Sat Ribs are worth the wait! If ribs are not your thing burgers can’t be beat! Or the chef special!!! Fresh pints all the time! Lots of beer on tap to soothe your beer choice! We have gone almost every week end don’t have to ask for our drinks lol
Written May 6, 2019
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Marina P
34 contributions
Apr 2019 • friends
Met up with friends Friday night for dinner. We were craving pub food and wanted to stay in the neighbourhood. There’s only one place. St. James Gate. We all had pints and shared their amazing nachos. Love their chips. I always have the meatloaf served with mashed potatoes, red cabbage and 3 onion rings. Heaven. Burgers and the fish n chips are also highly recommended. Band comes out later at night. Staff are friendly and the place is great for families with kids too. I like the booths. Will be back for next craving.
Written April 14, 2019
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Bigideas1983
Brampton212 contributions
Apr 2019 • couples
We happened upon the St James Gate while returning from a TFC Game. We remembered the building when it was Millers Country Fare which we loved but we saw that it was now an Irish Pub, so we thought we would give it a try.
Boy, are we ever glad we did! The place is amazing. From the friendly staff to the authentic Irish Pub feeling you get when you walk in we were thoroughly satisfied with every aspect of the experience. I opted for the daily special which happened to be one of my favourites Baby Back Ribs (full rack). My Wife had the Chicken Pot Pie which she said was absolutely delicious, with lots of chicken (white meat) and a delicious gravy in a light pie crust served with lovely mashed potatoes.
The Ribs fell off the bone and were really juicy and tender with an awesome Guinness based sauce Mmmmm. The chips were done perfectly and the tangy ColeSlaw rounded out this feast. Of course, the litmus test of any Irish Pub is the mandatory Pint of Guinness and mine was amazing.
I was very impressed with the food, the ambience and the decor. We will certainly be returning to this new gem we have found in the Bloor Dundas corridor.
Written April 8, 2019
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