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Sun
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Mon
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Tue
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Wed
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Thu
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Fri
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Sat
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
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CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Pub, Canadian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
features
Does this restaurant have live music
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About
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.
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Pub, Canadian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
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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4.5
290 reviews
Excellent
206
Very good
55
Average
13
Poor
11
Terrible
5
Mark R
Orono4 contributions
Jul 2020 • solo
There are few restaurants or pubs in my local community that I have not tried. I have enjoyed most, frequent a few and am at home at John Walsh’s The Snug in Newcastle.
The atmosphere itself takes you overseas away from your daily grind and submerses you in Irish comfort. The staff are friendly, not forced friendly because their manager is watching, or are vying for a large tip, but truly connecting friendly. They care about how you are and welcome you in a manner that makes you feel like you are an invited guest.
The pub and its patios are immaculately maintained, it’s rare to see a wayward French fry on the floor even at the busiest hour. The taps shine and glasses are spotless.
There are many authentic Irish meals to choose from, as well as typical pub fare if you just fancy chicken wings or a clubhouse sandwich. All are priced well, giving you great value for your money.
I had the open faced Lamb burger and fries today (the fries are fresh cut potatoes from a local farm), and washed it with a perfectly poured Guinness.
I have no financial gain or business connection to The Snug or any of the other local pubs or restaurants in town, this is an honest review from a guy that loves a quality experience.
Written July 25, 2020
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Road49302704282
Hey mark , thanks for the nice review ...the money is in the mail lol ! ...see you soon ...John
Written August 4, 2020
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Saucysavory
Brampton1781 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Cozy, casual and welcoming is the vibe that permeates this Irish pub. Service was attentive and entertaining. The ultimate munchie platter with an order of calamari was enjoyed and devoured completely. Our party included one very hungry (growth spurting) teenager. We were able to sample many of their main dishes. All came beautifully plated and hot. There mashed potatoes stood out for flavour (I think they call them something else). The pot pies had light flaky crusts and generous flavourful fillings. The great Canadian burger served with a knife holding it together was a hit. All in all we enjoyed our visit with great comfort food in this local pub. We would do it all over again when in the area.
Written February 16, 2020
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Road49302704282
Hi saucy savoury ...thanks for the great review ...I’m delighted you all loved the food ..we do our best to make sure you get the best we have to offer ..the potatoes you spoke of are called colcannon , an old Irish way of serving them and I agree they are delicious . Again thanks for taking the time and stopping in to see us ..hope to see you soon , thanks John
Written July 18, 2020
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Philip P
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • none
We just picked up a large takeaway order for our daughter and her university friends who are having a socially distant get together/reunion in our yard. The order was precise, piping hot and your staff could not been more accommodating. Hats off to you and your crew!
Written July 18, 2020
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Road49302704282
Hi Philip , thanks for the great review and I’m delighted everything was in order...hope to see you all soon again ...thanks John
Written July 23, 2020
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Lynn F
7 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We recently visited friends in Newcastle and had dinner on the new side patio. The food, service and prices were amazing. A shout out to our server Sue, it was very busy and she never stopped running but always had a smile and time for a chat.
Three of us had lasagna and Caesar salad and one had the Trio pot pies with the Irish mashed potatoes. All the food was amazing, so much so that I asked for the recipe for the potatoes and will be making them at home. Save room for the sticky toffee pudding, another huge hit.
Coming from Liverpool, it was like stepping back in time to an authentic pub in the old country. We had a nice chat with John and he was very friendly and welcoming, he and his team are doing an amazing job during the pandemic.
Our friends tell us the fish and chips are another must have. So we look forward to visiting again to try them and sit inside and enjoy all the memorabilia that was shipped from Ireland. Newcastle you have a gem of a pub there, enjoy
Written August 29, 2020
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Sam H
Bracebridge27 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Rainy Stormy January we ventured out for some comfort food. My wife and I both ended up ordering the pot pie trio. Steak and Guinness, Chicken Curry and Chicken pot pie with fries.
Right after I ordered I started imagining 3 reheated butter tart sized pies straight from the microwave. Instead to my delight was homemade Trio served in large ramicans with a pastry topper. Fresh cut fries and a couple of pints. It was perfect comfort food, well worth going out for. Top it off with treat bags for the kids meals. What a great meal. Thank you!
Written January 11, 2020
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cadcon
Hi lofty plans , great to hear you are enjoying our new menu , the trio is one of the more popular items on it , there are lots more for you to try including Dublin lawyer , lobstermeat in a whiskey sauce on a toasted baguette with veg n colcannon ....delish ...and the batter burger , a deep fried beer battered burger just like they make them in the old country ...see you soon ....John
Written February 21, 2020
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Janet S
1 contribution
Nov 2020 • business
Haven't been to the snug in along time due to having moved away. Returned for a visit this week and was not surprised to find the same friendly owner doing an amazing of keeping everyone safe with all the new measures in place. I had the carrot ginger soup folliwed by homemade crab cakes both of which were delicious. Great service and even in these times still a friendly happy atmosphere. It was great to be back.
Written November 11, 2020
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cadcon
Hi r2168e hi there and thanks for the review , delighted you enjoyed your return visit and that you loved the food and noted that the food and the atmosphere hadn’t changed ... take care and stay safe ...John
Written November 12, 2020
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Passport574385
4 contributions
Apr 2023 • 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.
Written May 2, 2023
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JOHN WALSH
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 delicious also …glad too that you liked the little town of Newcastle , which reminds me of a small town in rural Ireland …thanks again and hope we see you again …Slainte! John
Written August 8, 2023
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Nikki D
Oshawa3 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
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.
Written August 7, 2023
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JOHN WALSH
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 servers all the time …I’m sorry this wasn’t your experience , a complimentary pice of birthday cake with a candle should also have been in play that evening , again iv no idea why this wasn’t the case …I’m glad that at least the food was good and I hope your dad had a happy birthday with his family and the company at his table …I’m guessing from the roast beef special it was a Sunday evening , I’ll be checking with the staff working that night to see if anyone remembers ….we do have a few new servers so maybe it was one of them …Our menu changes twice a year so it doesn’t get boring and we switch heavier winter food for lighter selections in the summer and switch back in the fall always , this has always been the case and our regulars seem to like it …I’m sorry this isolated incident has made you decide not to come back again …that’s too bad and I’m sorry to hear it …best wishes …John
Written August 8, 2023
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PhilzReviews
Janetville557 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
Great little place that happens to make BIG burgers! The one that stands out is the Batter Burger... yes, a burger that has been battered and deep friend, then served on a bun. Be sure to load it up with all your favourite toppings!
Written August 9, 2020
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Road49302704282
Hi philzreveiws ...glad you loved the batter burger ..it is definitely a snug favourite and once you have it it’s addictive ...see you soon again I hope ...thanks John
Written August 9, 2020
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Climber380678
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • friends
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.
Written May 1, 2023
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JOHN WALSH
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
Written August 8, 2023
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Marguarite Q
2 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
Hubby and I have been regulars at The Snug for years! We recently moved down the road 40 minutes and travel back on a regular basis to visit The Snug. John and his people are most welcoming and are so glad to see us each time we come through the door. The place has run marvellously throughout these very difficult times. Dinner was awesome this afternoon. Thank you Snug!
Written July 23, 2020
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Janette R
Cobourg4 contributions
May 2022 • friends
Great Irish Pub with awesome food which I've enjoyed for years! This pub also takes groups to Ireland every year. I was lucky enough to experience one of these such trips last week and thoroughly enjoyed myself! It was definitely a trip if a lifetime. Thank you John and Mark! 🍀🇨🇮
Written May 17, 2022
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cadcon
Hi Janetter …so happy you love the Snug and delighted you enjoyed our jaunt around Ireland …it’s always a joy for me to show people my homeland and tell a few stories along the way …take care and see you soon ….John
Written June 19, 2022
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JojoApril
Whitby17 contributions
May 2022 • family
Our tour guides John and Mark expertly toured us from coast to coast in Ireland without a hiccup. We stayed in the best hotels and even a castle! The culture, landscape, villages, attractions and people were incredible. Thank you for introducing us to beautiful Ireland! A trip to remember!
Written May 18, 2022
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cadcon
Hi Jojo …so happy you all enjoyed yourselves on this trip …we had a blast too ..a trip is what you make of it and you guys committed 150% and made the best of everything you saw …singing n dancing as you went if I remember correctly lol …so happy that after the long delay we finally got to go …thanks John
Written June 19, 2022
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WineJunky
56 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
We received a gift card for Christmas so we decided to use it for a nice meal. Due to the lockdown we decided to do takeout.
We split mandarin salad and crab cakes, to start. Both were delicious and we have leftovers for lunch. We split a steak dinner with colcannon potatoes (yummy) and veg. Lots of food and we were both full with the one meal. And of course we had to have sticky toffee pudding. We got a large piece and I have more for tomorrow as well. My husband had carrot cake and said it was very good.
The food was ready on time and pick up was safe and easy.
Thank you John and staff for a great meal at home! Well worth the trip to Newcastle from Bowmanville 😀
Written December 27, 2020
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cadcon
Hello there wine junky ...thank you so much for the great review ...I’m delighted you enjoyed the food and had lots for the next day ...you can’t beat the colcannon potatoes they are delicious , not to mention the sticky toffee ...take care and hope to see you soon ...thanks John
Written January 11, 2021
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Heather D
Goulds1 contribution
Sep 2023 • friends
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 )
Written October 22, 2023
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