The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill

The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill

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+1 905-987-4200+ Add website
Hours
Sun
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tue
11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wed
11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thu
11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri
11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sat
11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.3 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Grill, Fusion
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
features
Does this restaurant have live music
About
The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill located in the historic town of Newcastle Ontario offers a great spot to gather for travellers and neighbours alike. Situated at the West end of Newcastle on King Avenue (Highway #2), the friendly atmosphere and great pub fare welcome you. Enjoy our outdoor patio as weather permits. Newcastle Dairy Ice Cream is open in the warmer months, in our back lot. What makes this the best pub to come back to? Our great service, excellent food and great atmosphere! We have something on our Menu for everyone to enjoy with Kid's options, Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options. We're called the Best Kept Secret in Newcastle and we have the Best Burgers in Newcastle, JOIN US for our Weekly Specials and Live Entertainment some Saturday Nights!
CUISINES
Grill, Fusion
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Non-smoking restaurants, Sports bars, Gift Cards Available
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles177 reviews
Excellent
111
Very good
42
Average
9
Poor
7
Terrible
8

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Brantford754 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • couples
We stopped for a late lunch at the "Old Newcastle House Tap and Grill" on our drive from Toronto to Kingston. My "Tap and Grill" burger was very tasty and my husband enjoyed his Buffalo chicken sandwich. The ambience was quaint and the staff friendly. A very good lunch stop!
Written November 3, 2021
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The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill
Thank you very much, please come by to see us again soon!
Written November 8, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Judith
Newcastle5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • none
July 27th 2022 I had lunch indoors with my son. We had The Other Woman Burger with Caesar Salad and the Mushroom, Onion Swiss Burger with Fries. They were both so delicious, definitely the best burgers in town! As always the service was friendly, efficient and really appreciated. For those that enjoy eating outdoors they have a perfect patio. We will be back again soon to enjoy another great meal. p.s. They also have their "Newcastle Dairy " trailer in their rear parking lot that serves awesome ice-cream in so many amazing flavours.
Written July 30, 2022
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The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill
Thank you Judith, we love to hear your great feedback following your visit with us!
Written August 16, 2022
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Cathy C
Ajax97 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • none
We go to this restaurant fairly often. Food is always good, as are the servers. It is a small restaurant in the main floor of a house with the kitchen upstairs. Their veggie wrap is my go-to meal. It's really tasty and different from other veggie wraps at other restaurants. Our server Tanya was very friendly, and efficient. We would recommend!
Written January 6, 2020
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409vickya
Thank you Cathy for this great recommendation!
Written January 22, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

JBH44
Newcastle95 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • none
This is the fourth time we have been to this restaurant in Newcastle and I must consider reviewing some of the other comments we have been "unlucky". I had taken the time last year to give my feedback on a meal last year directly to the management ( my seasonable vegetables on the meal.. was only one piece of asparagus !!) I received no response . Thought we would give it another go last week. First of all the positive , the patio us really nice and tables are well separated with wooden dividers , fans are circulating the air, so we felt very comfortable on a warm summers evening. The waitress serving us was excellent, friendly and made us feel so welcome. I ordered the steak sandwich and fries , my wife ordered the butter chicken wrap. To net it out ... parts of chicken in my wife's wrap were burnt and my steak sandwich was inedible as it was mostly fat and gristle ! The meat, what little there was, was tasteless. The waitress herself was disgusted at the contents of the bun and apologized profusely . She asked if I would like anything else but honestly after finishing up with a mouthful of gristle I sorta lost my appetite . She ensured we were not charged for the meal but its not what I wanted , I just wanted a decent meal at this pub , and they failed again, I wont be going back !
Written August 9, 2022
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The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill
We apologize that your visit wasn't as expected and we do hope you will reach out to the owner directly, by email, to: theoldnewcastlehouse@gmail.com.
Written August 16, 2022
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Lori B
3 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • family
My husband two children and I went out for dinner last night. Service was so-so and food was definitely underwhelming. I ordered the salmon which came with "seasonal vegetables" and a choice for another side. I chose the ceasar salad to accompany it. Salad was over dressed but good, the seasonal vegetables were 3 pieces of cooked broccoli that had no seasoning. After finishing my salad I started to eat my salmon when I realized it was raw and not cooked. We informed the server who was very apologetic. She offered to rectify the dish or take it off our bill. Since service had been slow and our children were getting restless I asked for the bill to be comped. When the bill was brought to us they had only taken $10 off of my $19 dish. I was charged $9.46 for a mediocre salad and broccoli that I never ate. All in all we will not be returning and we were not impressed with this restaurant.
Written September 4, 2022
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The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill
Hello, we sincerely apologize for your unfortunate experience, and invite you to discuss this with us, by emailing the owner and management team at: theoldnewcastlehouse@gmail.com. We invite you to give us another try, it's rare that we have a situation such as this. Please come on back and let us make it right!
Written October 13, 2022
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Michael
Toronto275 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • couples
Quality food is very important considering we’ve been there a number of times and that quality is deteriorated. Four of us went for dinner three weeks ago vegan meals were needed and requested and stipulated want to be added and nothing came out right. We came in to meet with I thought was the owner but it was just a head of your cooks. Level of empathy was zero. Fantastic patio that’s where it stops it’s bar food and very limited. Quality of food is very important which will bring people back. Very disappointing
Written July 28, 2021
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The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill
We have spoken with you, and it seems as if your expectations were extremely unreasonable, we are a PUB, and not a fine dining establishment, and we ask that you try somewhere new to frequent as you had some very strong and unnecessary criticisms of our pub after your visit. We have outstanding reviews for our food and service, and our summer menus are a very popular choice. Perhaps you had a bad day, but we invite you not to join us in the future, kindly.
Written August 6, 2021
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Judith
Newcastle5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • none
My son and I had lunch on the patio there today and the service and food was amazing. The Old Newcastle House Taps and Grill never disappoints!! My son had the Teriyaki Salmon Bowl from the New Summer Menu and I had my go to favourite a Buffalo Chicken Wrap in a pineapple curry sauce . Both were delicious. I will be back next week with friends, and my son and I will be back again soon. I am so glad you survived the pandemic, the Village of Newcastle would not be the same without you!
Written July 21, 2021
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The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill
Thank you Judith for sharing your experience with us at The Old Newcastle House! It has been a challenging time, and we're happy to see everyone returning and enjoying dining with us again!
Written July 25, 2021
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Judith M
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • none
My friend and I had lunch at the Old Newcastle House today. We both ordered the Kickass Canadian Cowboy Burger from their summer menu and they were absolutely delicious. ( Homemade patty, crispy onions, house BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, peameal bacon and fried cheddar drizzled with maple syrup). They are definitely man-sized burgers, so bring an appetite !! The atmosphere was friendly and the service was excellent. Thank you Aimee!! . If you have never dined here, you should, as they definitely have the best burgers in town!!
Written August 17, 2021
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The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill
Thank You for this fantastic review! Come on back soon!
Written September 13, 2021
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Jim K
Stoney Creek167 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • couples
My wife and I were heading home from Peterborough and were looking for a place to stop for lunch. Raining out and wanted some comfort food. So on Trip Advisor I went. Checked out a few menus at places to stop on the way and found this restaurant in the perfect location with a good variety of comfort foods. Super COVID clean with your own little spot by the fireplace, private T.V tucked in the corner. Had their meatloaf and it was delicious. Tasty gravy for the garlic mash, broccoli 🥦 with back wrapped, cheese 🧀 stuffed meatloaf. To die for. Our pick the next time we are in the area.
Written November 2, 2020
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ONHtapsandgrill
Thanks foe sharing your experience with The Old Newcastle House! Come on back soon to see us in thr Village of Newcastle!
Written November 8, 2020
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kimcraigj
Oshawa50 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • family
We occasionally head to Newcastle for a meal...the Old Newcastle House is always a solid choice. You can expect good food and drink at a fair price with quick friendly service. For all you vegetarians, they have an excellent quinoa/black bean burger. For all of you no so worried about your waistline...their Mac n cheese is more creamy than custard. Add the bacon for a dollar to take it over the top. If you want something a little more healthy...their Cheese Burger salad is Kim's go to.
Written June 26, 2020
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ONHtapsandgrill
Thank you for the great Review! Come on back soon! Everyone loves our menu options, with something fo reveryone!
Written August 16, 2020
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LegoDad77
Alert1490 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • family
Located on Hwy 2, parking can be limited. I recommend you look at spots around back if there are no spots on Hwy 2. I found the apps lacking, not in flavour or quality, but just quantity. Not enough chips for the amount of dip. Usually we find this place very slow, not a spot you want to visit hungry. This time however the waitress was swift and on the ball. The WiFi is strong and easy to connect to. Oh! I forgot to say their drink menu is vast!!! So many local craft beers! I felt as if I had hit the jackpot!
Written August 20, 2022
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The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill
Thank you for sharing your experience at The Old Newcastle House. Yes, we have plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant, and we're enjoying a very busy summer with our patio and indoor dining ...our servers are fantastic and keep the customers wanting for nothing! Come on back soon and try something new!
Written August 23, 2022
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Thehamptons
Santo Domingo Province4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • couples
We had lunch with friends at the old Newcastle today. It was fantastic. We all had burgers. Other Woman burgers and 2 blazzin cowboy burgers. Everyone was very happy with their choice. "One of the best burgers I have ever had " was one response. Tanya was yet again the best.
Written July 30, 2021
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The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill
Thanks for the great review, everyone is loving our burgers, especially the new Summer Blazin' Burgers! Come on back soon!
Written August 6, 2021
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Michael
Toronto275 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • friends
Well it must be a difficult thing to do. For the price I can buy a 3 year old bottle of wine from Italy And a glass of wine here is the same but the quality is poor .....spend the money for the pricy glass of wine
Written February 21, 2021
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The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill
I'm sure that wine is a personal preference, our customers enjoy the experience of a glass of wine and a nice meal at The Old Newcastle House. Our prices are very reasonable and in line with other local establishments. We hope you'll enjoy our Jackson Triggs wines on your next visit with us.
Written March 5, 2021
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kitkat1313
Newcastle3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • couples
This is a super cozy pub style restaurant with great food and superb friendly service! It’s our “go to” date night!
Written February 16, 2020
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ONHtapsandgrill
Thank you, come and see us again soon, our Patio is now open!
Written June 19, 2020
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David R
32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • none
Had lunch with friends at this cozy British style pub. Food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Our server was friendly and very helpful. We will be visiting this restaurant again for sure.
Written January 19, 2020
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409vickya
Thank you David, we appreciate this great review of our team and our service, and glad you enjoyed your selections! Please do come again soon! The Old Newcastle House
Written January 22, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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