Traveling from Toronto to Kingston my family and I stopped here for lunch following positive reviews on web. We received a warm, friendly welcome. Enjoyed great fish and chips, chicken wings and burgers. The place was decorated with all sorts of interesting memorabilia from Ireland. Unfortunately we were unable to stay for a music session which I believe are amazing. The cost was very good value and I would highly recommend it to other visitors.

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours

CUISINES

Irish, Bar, Pub, Canadian

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music

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Heather D

1 review

Reviewed October 22, 2023

Ireland Tour

Well John &Mark today is my last day in Ontario and I want to give a ‘big’ shoutout to you both in making my trip to Ireland so personable and memorable! To the new friends I’ve made and to the sights I’ve seen. I’ve travelled...on coach tours before but yours by far exceeds your expectations! It is totally beyond! You both are exceptional hosts and everything was so personable that it felt like home. I’d love for your company to come visit my neck of the woods sometime! Wouldn’t that be something? 😊 From my home to yours, “Long may your big jib draw” (Newfoundland) (May the wind always be in your forward sails )More

Date of visit: September 2023

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Louise M

1 review

Reviewed October 17, 2023

Ireland September 2023

Magnificent trip! John and Mark were fantastic hosts! Very knowledgeable and informative! Our accommodations in Dublin, Cobh, Killarney, Clifden (a castle!) and Leenane were fantastic! Our meals were amazing! From coast to coast we experienced the splendour of this beautiful country! I would highly recommend...this wonderful adventure accompanied by John and Mark 🇮🇪More

Date of visit: September 2023

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Nikki D

3 reviews

Reviewed August 7, 2023

Bad service

I previously had a 5 star review of this restaurant but my opinion has greatly changed. We we made a reservation for 5 for my dads 70th birthday ( which I expressed in the reservation). We sat down and the waitress began to take our...order, Drinks were painful to order which was the start of this ordeal. I asked the price of the special and was told either $21 or $24. It was obvious she didn’t care about our business. My husband had to get up to find another waitress to ask the price of the special . She rushed us the entire meal. She took my daughters chicken fingers away and she wanted them still. It’s was awful. I was absolutely embarrassed to have my father there on his special day. He never even was wished a happy birthday. The only time she smiled was at the tip which she didn’t deserve. The food was good. Traditional overcooked roast beef with great gravy. The pastry pot pie always delicious. The menu changed and they took off a lot of the great comfort food, 😒. I will never go back. It is too bad . It use to be a gem to go for a drive as we are not local.More

Date of visit: August 2023

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Hi Nikki …sorry to hear you had a bad experience at the Snug and that you were unhappy with the service …this surprises me as we have the loveliest people working there , who usually have time for everyone and we are complimented on our...More

Passport574385

2 reviews

Reviewed May 2, 2023 via mobile

Great spot for a catch-up with friends

Visited The Snug bar and restaurant on Sunday with a large group of friends, some living in Ireland, some from Canada and some from the US. John and Leslie made us all feel really welcome, the back room was perfect for us. The food was...lovely and the service was excellent. I can definitely recommend the beef soup with soda bread and their own amber ale was perfect to wash it all down. The town of Newcastle itself is what I imagined a rural Canadian town to look like, loads of character shops and building. A great find and definitely recommend.More

Date of visit: April 2023

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Hi Passport 574385….thanks so much for the great review …I’m delighted you and your company felt welcome and enjoyed your time with us ..delighted too that you loved the food , incidentally the soda bread is made in house daily and yes I think it’s...More

Climber380678

1 review

Reviewed May 1, 2023

Wonder authentic Irish experience

Walsh’s Snug is a real treat! John and Leslie have created a wonderful authentic Irish experience where you can dine and drink in Irish style. The roast beef dinner was to die for and definitely worth coming back for.

Date of visit: April 2023

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Hey Climber 380678 …so happy you enjoyed your time at the Snug and loved the atmosphere and your Roast beef dinner …hope we will see you soon again …thanks again …Slainte! John

johnoZ7285PN

1 review

Reviewed December 4, 2022

Kick-off to our September Ireland trip

We were so fortunate to by chance eat at the Snug before Covid in 2019. We saw the sign “Ask about our Trips to Ireland”. In September 2022 we were blessed to travel to Ireland with John and Mark after the pandemic delay. The delay...was sure worth the wait and it was definitely a trip of a lifetime. We can only hope we can try this again in this lifetime with John and Mark. The trip all around the Emerald Isle hitting so many of the major points of interest in the Republic and Northern Ireland is etched in our memories forever. Thank you sooooo much. John and Pauline O’Donnell Bancroft OntarioMore

Date of visit: August 2022

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Hi John n Pauline …what a fantastic time we had too ! It was our pleasure …you guys were great fun and up for any thing ! We plan to have a reunion soon and we will message you the date …thanks again …John

Travelboozefoodhappy

742 reviews

Reviewed December 4, 2022 via mobile

Really good

Very good steak and mushroom pie plus the shepherds pie also good. The sides were just ok but the pies made up for it Super good pints of Guinness! Good prices

Date of visit: December 2022

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Hi Travelboozefoodhappy ….delighted you enjoyed your food …both these pies are also available cooked n frozen from our little shop at the front , also at Algoma Orchards , Tyrone Mills and Foodland …hope to see you soon again …Slainte! John

Jeanettedenike

1 review

Reviewed September 15, 2022

Great reason to go for a drive!

Chanced upon this spot one time before Covid when out for a drive. Found it again yesterday. LOVE the food, service and ambience. Looking forward to coming back.

Date of visit: September 2022

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Hi Jeanettedenike …glad you found us again and enjoyed your time with us …it’s lovely to hear 5his positive feed back , thank you so much for taking the time to review …Slainte! …John

jackiejY2806HY

1 review

Reviewed August 27, 2022

Cozy spot

Drove 1-1/2 hours just to come for lunch here. Had been once with nephew and wanted to enjoy my husband’s birthday here. Delightful prompt service. Food delicious and piping hot!

Date of visit: August 2022

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Hi Jackie …so happy you enjoyed your visits with us …the crew are always delighted when we hit the mark …hope you come and see us soon again …Slainte! …John

JBH44

95 reviews

Reviewed August 9, 2022

Great traditional Pub /Restaurant

We have visited this restaurant many times since we moved to Newcastle a couple of years ago and continue to enjoy the atmosphere , the food and the beer ! This of course is made possible by the excellent, friendly staff and the leadership of...the Irish owner , John !! The side patio which has been added since Covid started is a great addition, especially when accompanied with some live Irish music. Well done , Thanks .More

Date of visit: August 2022

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Hi JBH44 …what a lovely review ! We are delighted you have become a regular and enjoy the banter with our colourful staff …we really do have a great time working here (99% of the time anyway ) lol ..seriously though thanks so much it...More

Christine M

38 reviews

Reviewed July 27, 2022

Need new tables inside

We enjoyed our food but did it enjoy eating at tge wooden table which needs refinishing and a thorough cleaning.More

Date of visit: July 2022

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Hi Christine so glad you enjoyed your food on your visit , I take your point about some of our tables and while some of them are old as is in character with our style ,the one thing I can promise is that they are...More

phoenixwatcher1

169 reviews

Reviewed July 18, 2022

A lovely dose of comfort

We've been to the Snug twice since restrictions ended. Once on the way home from a funeral and once to celebrate a holiday. Both times we had amazing food, lovely service and a beautiful memory. Thanks to the chef, the awesome wait staff and the...best collection of stuff anywhere, we always have a great time. So grateful to John and Sue and all the staff. Thank you!More

Date of visit: July 2022

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Hi phoenix watcher …thanks for the great review , we are delighted you’ve enjoyed your visits with us …it’s great to here your kinds words regarding our chefs , our food and our servers …the staff were so happy to read your lovely sentiments …have...More

Travelboozefoodhappy

742 reviews

Reviewed July 2, 2022 via mobile

Great place for a pint

Stopped off for a pint of Guinness and it was a lovely pint. Sat in the beautiful beer garden which was so so so nice Didn’t eat but the menu looked goodMore

Date of visit: July 2022

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Hi there Travelboozefoodhappy …thanks for taking the time to drop in and to review ……glad you enjoyed your Guinness …we sell a lot of it here so it moves pretty fast so always fresh ! We also make our own Stout called “Scabby Leg “...More

JamesB1029

1 review

Reviewed June 18, 2022

Awesome

Great food at great prices, look forward to many more dinners at The Snug. Been a long time since I enjoyed a meal as much as this one. You will not be dissapointed

Date of visit: June 2022

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Hey James …thank you so much for that wonderful review …it means so much to the crew to hear they are hitting the mark ….thanks for taking the time …hope to see you soon …John

darlenedA4043GH

1 review

Reviewed May 26, 2022

Ireland 2022

I just want to mention the great Ireland trip in May. John and Mark were excellent guides and added some great highlights to our trip a stay in a Castle, and the food was delicious. This is a trip I highly recommend and I hope...to take more trips with this duo. Darlene D. NewcastleMore

Date of visit: May 2022

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Hi Darlene ..so happy you enjoyed the long awaited tour of Ireland …it was truly a great trip made up of great people , who got right into the spirit of things right from the get go , and yes , I too always feel...More

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Chris P

Just curious if you have any vegan options. My daughter likes the beyond meat burger, just not sure if the bun is ok too. Thanks.

November 16, 2020|

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Yes they do

Susan R

Do you have gluten-free bun option for burgers?

November 20, 2018|

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hi susan , yes all our burgers are gluten free and we do have gluten free buns ,are curry is also gluten free , and we have other options also , just ask your server , thanks john

BuckhornBaby

Thank you for your response John. An update to the menu item descriptions would be great...and actual Buffalo sauce in the Buffalo wrap would be amazing. I look forward to our next visit. I would like to mention though that the server did not comp my meal nor did she offer to comp my meal. In fact, we hadn’t even asked for our bills when she brought us one bill. We asked her for separate bills which she did provide. I paid full price for my dinner and beer. That is a generous and smart business policy but it wsn’t In play that evening. Your server must have mis-remembered. See you again!

July 28, 2018|

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Hi buckhorn baby , appoligies , I have no idea why your meal wasn’t compted as it is my policy and it costs the server nothing , , and again I’m not sure what was going on with your wrap as we only use buffalo sauce unless... More

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Yes, Walsh's Snug offers takeaway services.

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Walsh's Snug is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:

Food: 4.5
Service: 4.5
Value: 4.5
Atmosphere: 4.5