The Winchester Arms

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#7 of 40 Restaurants in DundasBar, British, $$ - $$$

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The Winchester Arms

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CUISINES

Bar, British, Pub, Canadian

Meal types

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly

FEATURES

Full Bar

Highchairs Available

Live Music

Reservations

Seating

Serves Alcohol

Table Service

Television

Wheelchair Accessible

Location

120 King St W, Dundas, Hamilton, Ontario L9H 1V2 Canada

Does this restaurant have live music

Yes

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Hours

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• Opens at 11:00 AM

Sunday

11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Monday

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Tuesday

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Wednesday

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Thursday

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Friday

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Saturday

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

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Jean Ingelow

1 contribution

Repairs needed

Oct 2024 • family

A regular patron of the pub for many years, I cannot speak highly enough about the staff, and food: both have been and continue to be excellent. The pub also has a great welcoming atmosphere. I am however, increasingly concerned about its state of repair. The outside woodwork which in places needs repair, requires painting. One of the windows has been opaque for many years, whilst the tiles on the floor of the entrance are either cracked or missing. The carpet is badly discoloured and faded and needs to be replaced. The chairs , stools and benches require urgent attention and are increasingly uncomfortable to sit on. A new pub is currently under construction in town and unless the owners make the much needed repairs they could well be in danger of losing their customers.

Written October 12, 2024

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Graeme M

Hamilton562 contributions

Nice local pub

Aug 2022 • couples

Pub setting. Very nice. Food was good. We had fish and chips but roast beef looked pretty tempting. Busy/lively. A good British pub. 1/2 and 1/2 ordered twice and both times not poured right. Totally mixed. Pour half later first. Then pour Guinness over spoon to diffuse without going to deep so the two layers separate. Waitress was good. Service fast. Liked setting.

Written August 23, 2022

Richard

25 contributions

Good British food, great portion sizes

Nov 2019 • none

The British pub fare is good here. The environment is a mix of a true British pub house and a bit of old lady decor, but all good . The prices have gone up a lot in recent years and is now in line with higher end restaurants in the area.

Written January 15, 2020

Nancy Cartwright

Port Dover3 contributions

A very disappointing meal for 6

Mar 2025 • friends

Waitress was friendly and efficient. Restaurant on a sunny Saturday for lunch was 1 /4 full. Food was tasteless, cold and even the salad had "old" lettuce. Complained about the food, waitress reported to manager at the bar but he never appeared at our table. Even the coffee from 2 pots was luke warm. The fried fish was dry and lacking in taste. Steak and kidney pie was awful. Only good item was the sticky topping pudding.

Written March 2, 2025

BuckBud

Hamilton267 contributions

Where was the manager?

Aug 2023 • couples

Have visited this pub/restaurant before and found it acceptable. This time, from entering the door to leaving it was awful. Entered and saw lots of empty tables. We were going to seat ourselves, but were told to wait. Waited 5-10 minutes before we were seated. Order was taken promptly and drinks arrived quickly, then it went downhill. Waited 30 minutes for the food. I had ordered Steak and Ale Pie. When it came, the fries were shriveled and obviously reheated. The flaky pastry on the pie was like a hard thin piece of overcooked pastry. My partner had the French Dip which was fair, but also had the same stale fries. I told our waitress my meal was unacceptable, and with disinterest she said, “You will have to wait while they cook another”, and she walked away. I wasn’t going to wait for another 30 mins, so we grabbed another waitress, who told us the flaky pastry makings they received that day was not very good (maybe it should not have been served!!). She took the meal away and told us it would be deducted from the bill. We shared my partners French Dip, drank our beer, paid, and left. Not an apology from any member of the staff. We will not return, and we definitely do not recommend the place.

Written August 19, 2023

DMcDonell

Hamilton251 contributions

Robbie Burns Night - great experience and great food!

Jan 2025 • friends

I attended the Robbie Burns Night here with a group of friends on the weekend. It was an amazing experience with live bagpipe music piping in the haggis and highland dancing included. We were able to order from a special Scottish menu and try some special food items like scotch eggs, scotch pies and haggis. Then it was followed with a live band. A fun night out and I wish I had brought my family to join us.

Written January 27, 2025

YMullally

2 contributions

Wow what a disappointment!! Family unfriendly!

Nov 2021 • family

I came with my child and from the get go we felt unwelcome. Nobody pointed out kids menu. Our service took over 40 minutes (while the 2 guys ahead that came in same time as us and ordered food 5 minutes ahead already got and ate their food while we were still waiting, with a child) waitress disregarded us as much as she could, I had to flag her down to get my son another drink.. I did not appreciate the waitresses attitude snapping back at me when I asked when we wired gonna get fed. She did not take ownership of the situation. Did not apologise. Did not offer food updates. But maybe I’m expecting too much! But if I’m expected to pay these prices- I expect decent service. This is not the case here. Will not be coming back. Family unfriendly.

Written November 6, 2021

Lacey

3 contributions

Angie is the best!

Jan 2020 • couples

We recently moved to the area and wanted to check out the local restaurants. A friend recommended the Winchester Arms and we were not disappointed! The moment we entered the restaurant to the moment we left, we were treated with the BEST service we have ever had at the hands of our service Angie. Not only was she extremely helpful and knowledgeable but she was also the most friendly, positive and just all around lovely server we have ever had. She has definitely made our night and we can’t wait to come back (hopefully when she is working so we can see her again!) From: the bald guy and the blonde girl

Written January 16, 2020

25 contributions

Great Entertainment and Food

Sep 2023 • friends

The food was very good. I had a Ruben and always love it. Very good band that Saturday Night. If I wasn't so tired, I would have danced with the music. Nice, cozy atmosphere. My friends really enjoyed their evening at the Winch.

Written October 4, 2023

dave s

6 contributions

not so good

Dec 2022 • none

the musice was to load asked the staff to turn it down she told us it was a bar and the owner wanted it that load never again

Written December 14, 2022

0pen_head_prop

Caledonia26 contributions

Traditional British-style pub

Feb 2022 • none

One of our regular spots for dinner in Dundas. Food's good, service pleasant — and on our last visit they really showed their colours. I was 45 minutes away after leaving when I discovered I did not have my wallet. Panic. I sure hope it fell out when I put my coat on to leave the Winchester Arms. Quick phone call, and they couldn't have been nicer. They had found it and, unlike a big, impersonal operation, had waited to see if the owner (me) would call. All the experience cost me was an hour and a half's driving back to the Winchester and home again. Humane, small-town service. And the food was good, too.

Written February 9, 2022

nat_rea

Hamilton16 contributions

Delicious, good-quality food, great staff

Mar 2021 • couples

We just moved to Dundas in the fall and have frequented the Winchester a number of times. Quality and customer service are consistently high!

Written March 14, 2021

Matthewianpeters

1 contribution

great atmosphere, food and service!

Jan 2020 • family

Dropped in last Sunday afternoon on our way to our son’s hockey game. Loved the atmosphere / environment. Incredibly friendly staff (thanks for whipping up a hot chocolate for our daughter with a couple unexpected cherries on top). We’re making a trip or two out to Dundas in the coming months just to visit the Winchester Arms!

Written January 20, 2020

Kathy W

North Vancouver26 contributions

Friendly pub

Dec 2019 • none

Lunch was delicious, reasonably priced and the waitress very friendly. Dundas is a self contained town within the region of Hamilton, it has a lovely main Street with unique local shops.

Written December 31, 2019

Roberto070now

Ancaster175 contributions

Terrible!

Nov 2019 • friends

The advertisement is for “half-price wings” on Tuesdays. What an incredible disappointment. The service, as usual, was fine, but the “half-price wings” were awful. $15 is the regular price for 7 or 8 wings. We got two orders for $15 and got 15 of the smallest wings we had ever seen; it is difficult how anyone could possibly have charged $2 per wing (regular price). They were about 1/4 the size you might pick up at a local supermarket that offers cooked food. Our group will certainly not be back for this offer again.

Written December 17, 2019