The Village Public House in Ajax

The food was very well priced, it tasted great- I had the burger and my partner had the steak. No complaints! The service was lovely and everyone was friendly. Will definitely be going back.

Great little PUB to hang out at, inviting patio. The smash burger and fries are top shelf ! A great place to eat and have a drink or 2.!... Suzanne and Craig and staff do it right !

Fairly typical pub.

Everything was awesome

I ve gone many times and ordered the same thing I always do. The food took a really long time but me and my friends were talking and having a good time so the wait wasn t a big deal - There was a charge on my bill for something there isn t normally so I brought it to the servers attention. She came back and said the owner said I m right there is a charge and I said ok and paid the bill the server then came back after our meals had been paid for and put a toonie in front of me and said this is from the owner the insult and disrespectful behavior is crazy to me ..ruined our experience .. really upset I used to love this place. I don t understand why I was treated like this

Very small family owned pub with great food and affordable prices.

Lamb Burger Special. Awesome!!!!!!!!

Had the Blue Cheese burger. It was one of the best I have ever had. Real blue cheese crumbles. My wife had the cheese burger with home made fries and she raved about it.

My friends and I love this place...staff are great, food is really good, atmosphere is lovely. A definite favourite!

I like the place, they give me free dessert. Hoping the side patio reopens this summer

Called to pick up to try this place for the first time and was put on hold for 12 minutes. No one came back, so just hung up. But they re a busy place so it won t matter.

Myfavorite spot. Best owners

It was a night to remember, great friends, great food, great owners

Nice place for getting together with friends. Excellent service. Reasonable prices.

Great food, beautiful patio, lovely owners.

Great little spot in ajax!!!

First time here. Will be back. Service was outstanding.

Although a little bit pricey, the food and service are excellent. It is very enjoyable to go to a place that is not a chain. The food is made fresh using quality ingredients.

Lovely staff. Great homemade food.

Friendly service, great food, and atmosphere! I highly recommend them!

Looks can be deceiving. This small restaurants food was absolutely delicious. The service was exemplary. Will definitely be returning.

Great food and service. Very cozy!

Hidden gem. Absolutely had a fantastic time. Service was unbelievable and the food exceeded our expectations. Will definitely be back.

Food and service was very good. Table/sitting area was cold and theres such limited parking available so thats a real problem

Great little neighborhood restaurant. Owners and staff are all lovely. Pricing very reasonable and food is excellent!

Nice pub. Waitress was friendly. My smash burger was good. Been here before and will be back again

Good service & delicious food! Highly recommend.

Love this little place. Always a happy vibe here

Myself and my family visit this restaurant often and each time the owners and staff are so warm and welcoming! We love going here and the food is always so delicious and hearty. The atmosphere is amazing and the function space upstairs is great for a small party. We booked it for my husband s birthday one year and it was perfect! 10/10

What a wonderful place!! Food was Amazing, service spot on! I will definitely be back! Worth the drive to Ajax

Great staff, friendly people, great food.

Place is great, food was delicious and service was excellent. Looking forward to going back.

Never heard about this place before trying it out last night. Went for dinner with a buddy and the food was excellent. Didnt get to try many items as we were on a time constraint as we had tickets to watch a show at Drums n Flats around the corner. We both had a burger and fries. Really fresh and tasty. Their fries are hand cut and they too were excellent. I will be going back for sure so I can try out some of their other menu items. Surprised I hadnt heard about this place before now. Will be back!

Sitting here now having a smash burger and a pint and just felt I had to review this welcoming loving place. My girlfriend and I live in Waterloo Region and we will be making the trip again to visit this lovely pub. The people make this place along with the great music selection and of course the food, FML great!

The BEST burger in Durham.

Hidden gem. Good variety on the menu. Well priced. A lot of there food is homemade with lots of love . If your looking for a nice place to go for dinner and drinks this is your place.

Great food . Great service

Nice local pub with friendly service and great selection of food. Tried the blue cheese burger and it was excellent. Will definitely be back.

Had lunch at the The Village with a friend. The crispy chicken and pulled pork sandwich were very good as well as the fries that were perfectly done. Service was very friendly and quick. Highly recommended!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the friendly service, excellent homemade food and ambiance at the Village Public House, and we will be visiting again!

Delicious food, tried calamari and steak - very good. Decent beer selection. Cousy relaxing atmosphere. We will come with friend again! Thanks

Great food, great staff !!! The burger was perfect and the fries are done right !!!

Food is good, service attentive & friendly

Warm environment and the food was good

Delicious! Warm and very friendly atmosphere.

Fun atmosphere and excellent service and food

Great staff, great food. Always a welcoming atmosphere when we pick our food up.

Good food. Great staff

The owners are fantastic. Good people. Good food and play great music while eating.

Great little place beer was cold thats all that mattered

The food was amazing! Staff very nice. Had a table with 8 people on the patio and would Highly recommend Food

Excellent drop in for lunch with the family, nice assortment of beers, including local craft. Sandwiches & burgers give stars!!

No prices on online menu. Ashamed ???

My wife and I were stopping over in Ajax and decided to look for an authentic local pub. The Village Public House was terrific. Craig, the owner, waited on us personally. Delicious food and such friendliness. Great fish and chips. And such a nice touch...at the end of the meal, everyone is presented with a complimentary cheesecake sampler. We strongly recommend The Village Public House. Anxious to return soon. Thanks Craig. Gordon and Heather

Always looking for a new place to check out and always a bonus if they have a patio and are dog-friendly! This was a great find. Let me tell you what I loved about this place - the waitress with the lovely blue hair was soooo sweet! I was undecided on a drink as there was no drink menu and when I told her I was in the mood for something with grapefruit juice she said trust me, Ill bring you something youll love. And she was right. Then, my teenaged son ordered a steak well done and she questioned him on that and suggested he try medium well and .... she was right ... and he thanked her and will hereinafter order medium well (which is a good thing because one day order well done is going to get him a leather boot on the table!). My daughter and husband loved their cesear salad. The burger was nice as was the steak sandwich. French fries also a huge hit. The patio was set back from the road so it was quiet and the tables were spread out such that we werent crowded. Umbrellas that move around in the event you have a love/hate relationship with direct sun. Now you all know I love my dessert and always enjoy a hint of chocolate post-dinner. Well, they offer up mini brownies with your bill. Nice touch. See you again!

Delicious food, lovely staff and great atmosphere!

Great staff,great food,great environment

Great atmosphere, food and service.

The focus on exemplary service must be applauded, and you experience it from each one working here. Thank you, loved the dine-in experience - and the roses for my daughter! Parking: Behind the location!

Delicious and fresh food in a casual and friendly pub atmosphere. The service was so friendly and the prices not expensive. We will definitely be back.

Friendly staff.. Peggy (waitress) and Craig and Suzanne (Owners) all working at the big crowd (wedding) on the deck and a room full of customers. We love it here!. Great food and atmosphere Parking: Small parking lot, but lots across the road (on Church Street)

Food was good. These type of restaurants are not around anymore It s nice to see home cooked meals Good and service was excellent Food : 5/5

We are so fortunate to have this special place right in our neighborhood. Well worth a visit. Food

Love this pub! Can t beat homemade! An amazing spot! Nothing else like this around!

Amazing people and amazing food and always fresh food

This is a great neighbourhood pub! It has a good pub menu and a great selection of beers on tap, including my favourite - Smithwicks. The service is prompt and friendly. The prices are reasonable. We sat inside for lunch, since it was too muggy outside, although they have a great shade-awning over the deck. The inside atmosphere was terrific. You certainly wont go wrong popping in here with friends or family.

Love this place. The food is excellent and its just a nice relaxing place to have a pint. Real, normal people and home cooked food. Makes me want to move closer!

Love this place! My go - to restaurant.

Great restaurant stars!!

Food is a great here its a great little pub spot . The staff feel like family here .

Wonderful, warm pub - everyone is made to feel special....amazing food! Vegetarian options: Excellent sunflower, beet burger! Food : 5/5 |

** UPDATE** My issue was with the food being incorrect and then arguing with us, they (the owners) seem to remember our race wasn t the same as everyone else there even tho it was months ago and that makes me bitter guess anyone who doesn t look like the owners is bitter and an issue. *** This seems to be the cheers of the area, where everyone knows your name. Walked by it many times, and its always busy. Noticed during this time and when going in they serve one type of client. Finally went in and had to wait for a table while others who came in behind got seated, seemed these were the locals. Finally got a table on the converted patio (they put some sort of tent over it) and ordered our food. They bought the soup of the day, and forget what it was suppose to be, but it was a seafood chowder. Me and my date detest seafood (except sushi), and this was about as seafood as it gets. I let the server know and she started to argue with me it wasnt seafood as they dont serve that, despite the tentacle in the soup. Finally she went back and spoke to the kitchen, they had changed the soup and didnt update anything. I told her we didnt want it and they agreed after some discussion to remove it from the bill. I wouldnt go back, food was meh, decor was meh, service was beyond meh, but they are busy and will not care. Also be careful not to be run over walking to it, the parking situation is hectic at best

Great small town vibe. Love this place. Been here 3 times and every time Ive loved it.

Our favorite place to chill & unwind after a hard day in the workplace.

Amazing food! Fresh chicken sandwich and fresh fries! Yum yum yum

We had a fantastic experience on a beautiful Thursday evening. it was so amazing and surprising. We had no idea theres this little gem existed . Very chill. Good food good people.

Nice little pub. Great food. Lasagna, Ruben, and souvlaki all great choices. Town Brewery IPA on tap. Guinness, Harp. Full line of Molson brands. Food : 5/5 |

Amazing

This review is delayed. Had a really great dinner a The Village Public House back in October.. Great prime rib, roasted potatoes were also really nice. Husband had the grilled cheese which is cooked with cheese on the outside as well and yummy fresh cut fries. Waitress was very friendly. Can t wait to come back and try some of their other menu items!

Tiny, but mighty!

Great hosts. The food was excellent, and the service was prompt. The menu variety and quality was exceptional.

This is by far the best pub in the area +. The large selection of food is amazing, the service is amazing (they remember your name) and it is overall an awesome community (local) pub. Thank you for the service. I recommend this pub and will definitely be back again.

Fantastic food!

Always friendly and always good food. Cozy atmosphere.

Great spot if you want to get to know the ajax community / neighborhood folks. Full of friendly regulars. Burger was very solid.

First time experience great little pub great selection of food feels so cozy here highly recommended it

Wow - the outside facade doesn t hint at the magic within the walls. We drifted in trying to escape TO bound traffic based on the reviews. I nearly missed the place - south half of a two storey semi just south of Kingston Rd. We squeezed into a tiny parking lot already full at 4:30 on a Monday. The bar was filled with friendly regulars and we were made to feel welcome. Our food and drink kept the positive vibe but the icing on the cake came via an observation. A family arrived with three small kids they were seated in a quiet dining room off the bar. I caught the delightful bar maid/server giving instructions for a quick store run. As she prepared two glasses with a umbrellas another popped out to get the requested chocolate milk. Now that s the kinda place you want call your local.

Always a great time.. Smash burgers rock!!

May be its not sparkling. May be not everything will taste to you liking. But food is always freshly cooked. Staff is always friendly. Food is tasty! Jalopino poppers are amazing. Beer on tap. Been here many times and will come again.

The Atmosphere is amazing! Very chill vibe! Amazing Fries! Great beer selection!

Had a great time this week at the pub. Lisa was our server and we had the pleasure to meet the sweet owners Suzanne and Craig. We all ordered the blue cheese burger and it was delicious. Atmosphere is cute and we felt really special there. A must go for sure (I can`t wait to be back!)

I have visited the Village Pub on many occasions and I find the staff very friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere is tremendous. There was a Momentary glitch that has since been removed now I would rate 10 stars if possible. Love the nachos.

Fabulous food and service! Everything we had was homemade and they were so accommodating as we were a larger group. The owners are fabulous and so friendly. We had a bunch of apps and main courses. The burgers are unreal and homemade, as are the fries! We loved it so much we re coming back tomorrow with friends.

My husband and I went here today for lunch. Really quaint patio with their herb gardens and flowers! I had the chicken garden salad and the hubby had the smash burger with fries! It was really yummy! Our server, Ashley was amazing as well! The part-owner, Craig also came out snd greeted all the customers. Good place, good food and great service.

Good food, great owners and good drinks. Will return :)

Great food. Reasonable prices.

The service and food was amazing. We had pulled pork,Greek salad, and fish and chips everything was amazing and fresh. Highly recommend!!

Huge shoutout to Village Public on Church St in Ajax. The various dishes between 4 people was nothing short of outstanding, especially mine that consisted of beet & sunflower seeded burger (side of dill dressing) accompanied by the most tasty Caeser salad. This restaurant boasts quaint patios and the very best in customer service. When the owner brings you complimentary sweets and serves you coffee, you know their heart is in the right place. I highly recommend this fantastic eatery and cant wait to return with good friends who will enjoy the full experience as much as I did

Awesome place. Food is outstanding and the service is the best. The owners even treat you with a little desert before you leave. Reasonable prices and wide selection of everything. You won t be disappointed

friendly and great services, lots of selection from the tap, yummy food, most beautiful patio, and dog friendly.

Probably the best Pub food we have had. Lovely service and amazing food!!!

Ordered 4-5 dishes and all were super amazing

Great family restaurant, you can go be treated like one gang

A nice place to have drink or a bite. It has a great atmosphere!

Great food and draught selection in a nice location

I had been craving a club sandwich and decided on trying out the Village Public House. When I opened the container, I was at first disheartened that it wasnt the traditional club I was craving for. Boy oh boy, it was the best club Ive ever tasted! I was moaning in delight at every bite....I cant wait to have another! The fries were awesome, the dill dip was perfect too. My son had the chicken strips and he said they were very, very good. Im excited to have found this little gem.

Cute little place with a cozy vibe. Food was pretty good and service was friendly. Saw a rainbow flag inside so they re definitely queer friendly

Friendly staff and AMAZING food! Highly recommend the smash burger and the spinach & artichoke dip!

charming and well done menu. local beer and friendly locals

First time there..nice little spot Friendly staff

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff, family friendly!

Great people, great owners and great staff. Great mix of beverages. Great choices on the menu. Its a regular stop for me.

I was there 4 months and had the fish and chips. I believe this was my 3rd visit and first time ordering fish and chips. Unfortunately I still think of that meal to this day. Chips were hot and tasty but the fish batter was awful, I ve never experienced a batter that was so soggy . Batter should be crispy. Can t remember what my wife ordered but must have been good as there was no discussion on hers. I did not mention anything in respect to the fish to the waitress but in hindsight should have. I haven t been back since but this hasn t deterred me, I just won t order fish and chips again LOL. I remember looking at other people meals and thinking I should have ordered that as they all looked good. We will be attending a play soon across the street and will be suggesting this place for dinner or drinks with some friends. Just don t order fish and chips. Perhaps it s prepared differently now

Great food and service is excellent!

This is a really great locally owned place. Service is fast and friendly and food is good. Its small but cozy. Free pool table upstairs is a bonus. You wont be disappointed

My boyfriend and I love Village Public House. The owners and staff are absolutely amazing and we always feel right at home there. It is such a welcoming environment, and there are always a bunch of nice people to enjoy conversation with. The food is always delicious, we havent tried anything we have not liked. All fresh and homemade. We cannot recommend this pub enough. Cant wait until they are open again!

Great hidden gem! Really nice owners, excellent quality food and drinks very charming patio! Best Little pub in Durham region!!!

This a really great pub that draws locals in the Pickering Village area. They have adapted really well to Covid restrictions and have 2 patio areas with TV monitors outside. The food is great and the fries are excellent (something I would usually comment on). The owners and staff are driven to satisfy their customers and this is apparent. I definitely recommend the Village Public House.

The owners are lovely and kind. A mom and pop pub. Lots of regulars at this local place. The food is homemade and they have several beers on tap. Would highly recommend, we will be returning with family and friends.

Always great to visit the VP. Suzanne and Craig have not only created a great pub to eat and have a drink or two they have done this while adapting to the COVID restrictions in a first class and imaginative way. They have been a welcome addition to Pickering Village.

Awesome little place, staff are very friendly and the food was great, will definitely visit again

Very good food...Guinness on the right temperature. Location makes you fill that you are in a small town fareay of the GTA. We will be back for sure.

Lovely hidden gem

Most comfortable atmosphere in the neighborhood

Friendly staff and good food

Great place!!.. Small but fun.. Awesome regular crowd!.

Excellent pub style menu, excellent service, very personable staff and a great effort in making the outdoor patio comfortable and welcoming. Prices are comparable.. keep up the good work!

Ample outdoor seating available. Not much room inside.

Excellent service and wonderfully flavourful pub fare. Great place to eat.

Great food, beers, atmosphere and service.

Our fav local! Food is delicious and always fresh. Owners are so friendly and treat you like old friends. They also welcome our dog on the patio, which makes it easy for an evening walk to turn into a cheeky drink! Highly recommend!

Super friendly. Delicious pub grub and feels like youre home with friends

Good pub grub, good beer, good atmosphere and good service!

Great!!!

Wonderful little pub in Pickering village. Great food. Wife had the prime rib special and said it was absolutely delicious.

stumbled across this restaurant as we were in the area and hungry and looked for something that was open. Really happy we found it, food was great, owner was so friendly and the place was full, you felt like you were hanging out with a bunch of friends. I will definitely go back when we are out that way again. I had the burger and it was clearly home made not frozen and cooked. Nice size portion and really tasty, the fries were also homemade and the prices for the food are fantastic. A must try

Had been to the Village Public House once before for mostly a few drinks and an app or two, but today went for the full meal experience. Both the special Mahi Mahi and the Inside Out grilled cheese were amazing. And like some other reviews - the fries!! Best Ive had in a very very long time. Better than chip trucks. Will be returning soon to try more of the menu! Very friendly server and other staff as well.

Prompt service and an attentive staff. Great experience.

Great food. Very good prices. Owners are super friendly and inviting. The atmosphere is fabulous.

Small and intimate. Had the smash burger and fries. It was excellent. Would definitely go again. The owner Craig was friendly and very helpful.

Wonderful food and great wait staff. Fun but a bit too noisy

Best fries in Durham! Huge portions and great food.

Very cozy and chill pub.

We love the Public house...great service!

A quaint little place, with an unaltered atmosphere. Awesome antihitos too!!!

Awesome as always

First timer. I felt I was walking into Cheers! A lot of people knew each other. The place was hopping. Food, service and drinks were top notch! Someone in our our group ordered a cup of tea and it came in a fine bone china cup. My mother would be very impressed. Well done. We will definitely go back.

Great local place, food is great!!

Beautiful gem in the heart of Pickering Village This is a cute pub-resto in Pickering Village with the spunk and magic to make you coming back for more. You instantly have a welcoming family vibe when you step into this place and the patio with the mist machine provides a cool summer atmosphere. The drinks are great and the food is outstanding and above expectations (the fries, chicken wings and nachos are a highlight). We will be coming back again to this friendly local gem! Always wonderful service. - Alex and Jamar

Great food. Friendly staff.

Friendly owners, great food!

Great environment

Delicious appetizers, friendly service, great atmosphere.

Great little pub with fantastic owners.

There is a lot of regulars in this small but charming pub .They have expanded their patio, which is great. Food is very good servers are friendly and seem to enjoy working there. Great atmosphere here.My best recommendation is that I will return here again.

Great food and service.

Covid safe and cold beer ...and wings good too

Great little local corner place we visited last weekend. Friendly service, good selection of drinks and the homemade gourmet burgers were really tasty! We will be back!

Wonderful place to eat, great people, great food

Was impressed that the Calamari was grilled & not deep fried...for those of us Calamari lovers Also had the Cobb Salad today, highly recommend as it was absolutely delish!

Great atmosphere. Awesome food!

Great local pub, billiards and darts upstairs

GREAT BURGER. FRIENDLY STAFF, THE OWNER COMES AS HI. ALL THE FOOD IS GREAT

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