The Forty Public House in Grimsby

10 Main St W, Grimsby, ON L3M 1R4, Canada

★★★★☆
(850 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Live music bar Pub

About

A New Take on the Olde Pub! We always have something on the go and something for everyone. Join us for lunch and dinner. We craft our food with local ingredients and stock some of the finest local Niagara wine & spirit brands. We prepare quality food from scratch. Catering and private functions are also available. We have a pop-up patio in the summer for your enjoyment as well. Free parking available behind The Forty Public House. See you at The Pub!

Website
thefortypub.com
Address
10 Main St W, Grimsby, ON L3M 1R4, Canada
Plus Code
5CVQ+8M Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–1 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM–1 AM
Sunday
11:30 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Live music Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
850 reviews

Most Mentioned

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★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Had a fantastic meal today. Awesome service... The food was amazing.. The only reason for the 4/5 on atmosphere is there volume of the football game. It was pretty loud, I get it, it's football Sunday, I just don't think it had to be quite so loud. The service and food combination will have us coming back again for sure, just not during Sunday football 😁

October 22, 2024

The waitress/bartender could not be bothered with us. We interrupted her when we first walked in. Then when she brought us our drinks, she couldn't drop them fast enough. She couldn't even take to extra time to place them to who ordered them. There was only 2 of us. Then she sent most of her time with a guy in the bar area. I have pictures. After we were finished she assumed we didn't want dessert. Asked if I wanted any. No I didn't, but when she brought the dessert she only brought 1 spoon. I had to use my fingers for a taste. When I joked with her about the other table paying, she didn't get it and was snarky with her reply as she walked away. She got way more than deserved for a tip. I have never been so unwelcome in a restaurant as this, the Forty Public house. Won't be returning for quite a while. I can only hope this waitress got something from the customer that she did pay so much attention to. Pictures if needed.

October 11, 2024

I ended up ordering two different dishes and was very disappointed with both. It's a lovely place and the staff are wonderful. I'm just not sure what's going on in the kitchen. Others at my table had the same issue. For me part of the problem was the taste. And with the second dish that I ordered, it actually tasted the same as the first but shouldn't have. It was a salad.. it makes me wonder if they're cleaning their utensils before they make other dishes. Really odd! I had the lobster dip originally and then ended up ordering the Caesar salad because I couldn't eat the lobster of which there was none..

★★★★★
September 20, 2024

I took my 2 boys for dinner. I had an amazing pulled pork sandwich, and they had the burger and fries and chicken finger and fries. My son says it’s the best burger in town. And he’s tried many. We will make this our go to restaurant.

★★★★★
July 28, 2024

Stopped here with two of my close friends on our way back from Bass Pro. We are from London, ON and occasionally make a trip down this way every now and then. We were searching for somewhere to eat some pub style food and grab a beer or two on our way back. We stumbled across The Forty on Google and decided to check it out. The service was exceptional and the food was unreal! The Whiskey Chicken Nachos were some of the best Nachos I've ever had. We would and will be coming back to this place in the near future! Do no hesitate to give this place you business. You will not regret it!

★★★★★
July 26, 2024

Yesterday we had a great meal at The Forty. I had the buffalo chicken salad, and my husband had the classic burger and fries. Both dishes were excellent and were served in a timely fashion. Our waitress was lovely; attentive and efficient. The temperature in restaurant was just right. My husband had two beers and I had a glass of wine. The bill came to $74.00 before tip, which we consider to be quite reasonable. Good value for the money. We will be back.

★★★
March 9, 2024

We came in for the day and stopped here for dinner. The environment was very enjoyable and cute. The service was amazing. We got our order in time for 1/2 price apps so we ordered chicken nachos mussels bruschetta poutine and wings. To be honest the food had no flavour. Everything came Hot and fresh but no taste. The sizes of the portions were huge too. Our server was great I saw most of the patrons were here for the beer and darts only.

★★★★★
June 4, 2023

Revisited today for MOTHERS DAY, fantastic service with LEA and RUSS! Service, drinks, 🍹 and food was impeccable! Love ❤️ visiting with you! 🙏 thank you, see you soon! Shared an early dinner. Fantastic chicken parmigiana sandwich, chicken avocado, lasagna, and mozzarella cheese sticks (Housemade), and a few bevies.

★★★★
December 21, 2024

Quick lunch service, my food arrived at the table about 15 minutes after i sat down at the table. My waitress was pleasant and efficient during a busy friday lunch hour.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

This is a great place with an owner who cares about his community. Dont miss this gem in Grimsby!! Fabulous!

Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Your response just proves my point about your unprofessionalism and arrogance. Threatening to call my employer instead of taking accountability for your rude and disrespectful behavior is laughable. I followed the signage that said Delivery Only, yet your staff kept lying about the wait time for 10 minutes, only to rudely dismiss me with an unprofessional attitude. Saying I can do whatever I want is not how you run a business. Newsflash: delivery drivers are a crucial part of your operations, not punching bags for your attitude. If this is how you treat people, good luck keeping your business afloat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Always good food & great service at The Forty!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Great food, good atmosphere!

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Wings were well cooked and exceptionally crispy. More sauce would have made them a 5

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Live music, great beer and food. We enjoyed our evening

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I just happened to be jonesing to throw some darts and grab a bite to eat. So.. naturally, The Forty came to mind. Well the Amber pints certainly hit the spot but the sandwich I chose was truly great! The Chicken Avocado Club! What can I say!? The chicken was beautifully done and I I m coming back to try the lamb shank. I mean, if the sandwich was that good.. why not!? Thanks to all. Great experience!

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Ordered a chicken sandwich from skip the dishes. The chicken in the sandwich was so overcooked that I could not even pull a piece off in my first bite. It was extremely tough and I couldn t even eat it. Disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great pub fare with quick and friendly service. Kids love it here as do I. Great beers on tap and always a good time with the live music. Check this place out when you get a chance!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The burgers are amazing and delicious! Service is always great and fast. Food is freshly made and huge portion sizes. Great atmosphere and friendly service!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Went on a Friday night with a party of 12. No reservation. Accomodated immediately and had wonderful attentive service and food. Thanks Jamie!

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Our waiter was so attentive and had a great sense of humour. Efficient and made the dining experience a great one. Would definitely go back. The food was tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Excellent food and service. The only downside was it was quite warm in the restaurant. Kid-friendliness: Very family friendly with free kid meals with the purchase of an adult entree.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We went for happy hr and enjoyed the full size apps at half price and the lasagna which came with Caesar salad. Everything was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The perfect place to go when all the poshes places are closed .Perfect translation of your needs...Jamie is your server

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great local upscale pub/eatery. Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Friendly staff, yummy food and a delicious caesar! Give this restaurant a try Vegetarian options: Their lunch special was a vegetarian pasta option, which was nice!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Wow! I cant express how impressed I am with The Forty Public Houses burger experience! From the moment I walked in, the aroma of sizzling burgers filled the air, instantly whetting my appetite. Now, onto the star of the show the burgers! Each bite was an explosion of flavor, with perfectly seasoned patties cooked to juicy perfection. The toppings were fresh and thoughtfully chosen, adding layers of texture and taste that left me craving more. And lets not forget about the buns soft, yet sturdy enough to hold everything together without getting soggy. But its not just about the burgers the service was impeccable. The staff were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making excellent recommendations that enhanced my dining experience. Overall, Thr Forty Public Hose exceeded my expectations in every way possible. If youre a burger enthusiast like me, this place is an absolute must-visit. Trust me, you wont be disappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good good our server was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food quality, excellent service. Weve never been disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Incredibly welcoming, warm atmosphere (temp was also perfect on a cold day) and the food was amazing! I wish I took pictures of the food because everything was homemade! Killer mozzarella sticks and jalapeño poppers and don t get me started on the $10 lunch special which includes a huge sandwich and side! Nice beer choices on tap! Bench brewery, Guinness and if you re nostalgic, some good Ole V. If you want to stretch your dollar and have a delicious meal, this is the place!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

It was my first time going and it was nice.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We stumbled across this place while waiting to check in to our lodging and it was so good we went back again! Everything we tried was great - appetizers, salads, entrees, and beer. The staff was very friendly and had great recommendations. Even when a 50 person party came in, they were able to serve the other groups promptly and expertly. Vegetarian options: Many varied options - amazing robust salads and appetizers and several good entree choices. Parking: Plenty of 1-2 hour parking spots on Main St and a small public lot around the corner behind some businesses.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Got some wings and my spouse got butternut squash ravioli. We both enjoyed ourselves alot, and the drinks were great. Our server, Russ, was exceptional. The place was packed yet we never sat with an empty drink. We would highly recommend this place. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Awesome experience! Great food and the service was excellent! Will come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Staff was very friendly and accommodating with special dietary needs and the food was outstanding! Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free options available.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

3 of us attended the 40 Creek Whiskey/food pairing last night. I have to say it was outstanding. Everything was top notch from start to finish. An exceptional evening. Thanks.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Had a great experience at the Forty Public House last night. Special event with Forty Creek. Amazing food! Service was top notch!!!! Will be back again. Parking: Located behind the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

We were there last weekend. The food was really good, so were the two bands we saw that night. We will be back

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I ordered a steak Sammy for my self with a side of gravy. I also ordered a chicken club with avocado for my wife. When we got home to Dunnville to eat dinner with our takeout order...my wifes sandwich smelled funny. The bread on my sandwich was burnt as were my fries. Also there was no gravy on the side that I paid for. Unfortunately I live 45 minutes away so I xant bring my food back to redo. Also...my waitress seemed to be over worked. I stood at the bar waiting for my food...then waiting g to pay for the food. Overall not a good experience.

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

This place is a dive bar with terrible frozen food. I had the chicken sandwich and I m pretty sure I could have had better quality at McDonald s for half the price. The atmosphere is fine and the server was nice but it s nothing special.

★★
February 22, 2024

The servers were attentive and cheerful. That is pretty much the only positive to our visit on Family Day! The food we ordered was either over done or not cooked completely. My son sent his food back to have it cooked more and my rib dinner was dry and not appetizing at all. The only meal out of four that was reasonable was the salad with chicken on top. It is a shame as we live close by and I really wanted to like this place! We did not want to upset our server as she was very nice and attentive so we didnt say anything to her. The lady that brought the food out was kind enough to bring my sons meal back to the kitchen to complete the cooking process. In hind sight we should have mentioned our overall dissatisfaction to our server. Thank you for your quick response!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Thank you so much for being so generous to us. The Christmas Dinners will be enjoyed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great food, great staff. Totally would go back, its a nice place to unwind and hang out with friends. Mark Wood and the team were fantastic.

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Good bartender at New years Eve party. However they advertised New years Eve party until 2:00 am. Being responsible i arranged a ride home at 2:00am. They closed at 12:30. Was told the manager made that decision. Trying to get home in Grimsby on New Years was impossible. I finally found an Uber at 1:20am at surged pricing. Im not impressed. Ahhere to your posted hours.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Excellent food, service and great lunch special.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our experience was excellent. I had the lobster dip as an appetizer, and boy, was it tasty, and the serving was generous. The lamb shank that I had was also very good and fall off the bone tender Overall great price for todays prices, and would definitely go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic pub! The food is great, amazing staff. Good bands on the weekends.

December 22, 2023

Made a reservation for a party a week ahead of time. When we arrived the manager was not prepared for us and only had about half the seats I had reserved. She was also quite rude about the situation which was quite surprising. Luckily we were able to go to the neighbouring restaurant where they quickly put together an area of tables for us and accommodated the party no problem. Reminder, if the manager says there should be no problem, if you don t hear from me then that means good news and we have the space figured out she in fact does have a problem, does not have the space figured out and it is bad news. 0/10 effort. Me and my party of 20 will not be returning.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Terrible food, Terrible service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love love love The Forty. The bartender Jamie is so friendly and takes great care of us. The menu is great, plenty of options but not so many that it becomes daunting. The food is excellent and the owner does great things for the community. 10/10

December 22, 2023

Bartender was our server he was very rude when I asked him for a mocktail option. The place was dead, aero ice was horrible, bartender was awful. The food we could order (that wasn t sold out) was decent. Will not go back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wings were great. Steak was tough and grisly. Pub atmosphere. Service was slow.

December 22, 2023

We had dinner last night, a bill of $230. Service was TERRIBLE. Place was empty, our server PM BAR was awful. Threw our food at us, cleared the table so fast that dirty utensils fell on us. Just a terrible server, so unpleasant and made our dinner unenjoyable. It s service like we experienced that puts restaurants out of business. I regret having left a 10% tip, I should have left zero. Will never return.

December 22, 2023

Good food - but really BAD service.

December 22, 2023

Unpleasant terrible..

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is average, went here for Trivia Night with a group of friends and that was fun. Will give it another try. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful memories was made here with my family. The food is perfect and the service is so kind!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Has a fun night at their Thrusday trivia night

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and decent prices

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fried cauliflower bites and the beet and goat salad were amazing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Niki was very charming!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Niki is the best!!! Great service as always !!! The food was great as well.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nothing but good to say about the Forty. Niki, Jamie and the staff always go above and beyond!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had a fabulous night. Niki was her wonderful fun and caring self. Got to love her and The Forty

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Menu was amazing- Niki C was incredible. Thanks for a great girls night! We will be back!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had a great first experience at The Forty Public House with Niki C. Great services, great food, amazing atmosphere. Will be returning again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Niki C was a great hostess! Went for a night out with some girlfriends and she made sure we were cared for all evening!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is fantastic!! But we go back regularly because of Niki!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nikki is simply the Best better than all the rest my favourite person in the whole world excellent service fantastic food great place

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Niki is amazing, attentive and super friendly. We look forward to seeing her when we come in! Worth every penny and more!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came in on Wed night for dinner Niki served me and she was great

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Niki is always the best!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service. Niki always has a beer going for me when I walk in. Always friendly and makes my night at the 40ty great!

★★
December 22, 2023

Really wish servers would write orders down. We heard many apologies to other tables for errors with their orders (at least 4 other tables). We ordered chicken wings as a starter and they arrived with our meals, and the burger order was incorrect. The wings were tasty but truly the size of my pinkie finger. No one came to check on us during our meal and it took forever to get the bill. Place wasn t even that busy.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Every time we go, it s amazing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The pub has a great atmosphere and fabulous service. Nikki is always friendly and funny . Beer prices are the best in town!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I have been going here for years mainly because of the superb service provided by Nikki. She is real pro with a great attitude. The Forty is lucky to have her.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I have come to this public house for about six months now while waiting for my daughter to have a sporting practice every Tuesday. I get to have Niki as my bartender and cannot say enough about her. Best bartender and person. I come back here because of Niki. She is great and I know because I m in the industry as well. Kudos to Niki!!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The BEST pub in Grimsby, hands down. The food is great (the poutine is a particular fav, highly recommend), prices are reasonable for portion size, and the service is always amazing. We go most Wednesdays for date night, and its always a reliable good time. The service is what really makes this place. All of the ladies are great, but Niki is the friendliest, most attentive server Ive ever had the pleasure to have - she treats you like family right off the bat. Be sure to ask her (or any of the staff!) for their recommendations - all of the food is good, but they know whats best of the best!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Parking is better at the back of place. Place looked good as we walked in. Sat at a benched table. Hard to get out of. Waiter told us right away that they had a shortage of things on the menu. Mostly micro breweries on tap. Had Stella in a bottle but no glass. The menu should of had some pictures on it. What the 4 of us ordered was good. All our orders were hot when arrived. Prices were average for a roadhouse. We will try again, this time for lunch. Parking: Behind restaraunt with more than enough spaces Wheelchair accessibility: .No stairs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good. Beer was good. Even local beer. You should go here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If I could give the service 6 stars I would! Jamie and Bridget were amazing. I ordered something that wasnt what I thought it was and they fixed it with no hesitation and with the best attitude. The menu had a good selection and the food was very good with good sized servings. Excellent beer selection and super cheap on a Sunday. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Kerry is excellent! Had beef tacos and grilled corn on the cob for the lunch special. Fantastic! I will return!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Jamie is the best! Always super friendly and makes our experience amazing! Food is also always on point!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great portions and prices and great service make it a hat trick. I will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A convenient location and great atmosphere with outgoing and friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ive been going to this place with my dad for years now and I just realized I ve never written a review about it so here goes, the forty is great. The food is awesome with my favourite being that oh so good lobster mac and cheese (trust me it s to die for). The staff are awesome and very friendly people. Definitely a great place for dinner.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good food! Gluten free options. Great service. Could use a good floor clean, but overall a good lunch spot.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great pub atmosphere with a solid menu. Had the lamb shank with beet and goat cheese salad. The lamb shank was perfect. Overall, I recommend this place for a get-together with family or friends. Parking: lots of parking out back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice selection on the menu Good service very friendly Tasty food Would recommend to anyone Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Aaaaaamazing! The atmosphere and staff are incredible. We came today on my birthday for their taco night and it was just perfect. Steak tacos are to die for. Thanks for posting our taco picture!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

EDIT: Had to update this, as the last 3 times Ive been, its been pretty rough. Nearly everything we ate was very mediocre, with the SMALLEST wings Ive literally ever seen (are they from pigeons?), cold chewy fries, fatty grisly ribs, and prices that have continued to climb consistently. Yes, EVERYWHERE has been increasing their prices, but nowhere near this much. During COVID, we LOVED ordering food from Forty, and even after in-restaurant dining returned, we went frequently as a family. It just seems that theyre coasting now and not really paying any attention to quality or listening to feedback. One last criticism that I HAVE to mention, the poor waitress at our meal last night was by herself managing the entire restaurant AND the bar... with a line crawling out the front door by the time we left. Makes me feel concerned about the survivability of this place. ORIGINAL: Everything was rock solid. Went with my wife and 3 kids, everyones food was good, if not great. Waitress was very friendly and helpful, prices were reasonable, and the atmosphere was relaxing but not too dark. Beer selection is the best in the area for any pub, but unfortunately thats not saying much. PLEASE get more local stuff!!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Outstanding service, welcoming, clean... appetizer was amazing, entree good...veggies a little el dente for me.... overall, I would go back ...TY

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A friend and I shared a bunch of appetizers and they were fabulous. It was a quiet afternoon and and we had a comfy booth. The only downside was there were quite a few flies buzzing around that wouldnt leave us alone.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice spot in grimsby. Came here for lunch. The food was great. I would come back for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Chicken Quesdilla, cauliflower wings and Lasagna were good

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I am a regular customer here, I love this place! Although todays visit was one of the worst experiences Ive had I usually have the male server I think he may be manager. Today I got the Texan burger that was recommended and it was tasteless yuck! Then I found what looked to be a eyelash in my salad but hey my server never came back till everyone was done so

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was great, our table shared four different appetizers. Service was understaffed when we got there but our waitress was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pub style restaurant. Service was very good. Ample seating available. Food was really good. Parking: Parking lot available in the back. Kid-friendliness: Kids are more than welcome. They offer a kids menu as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My family loves this place. Eat in or dine out, you will absolutely love it, the atmosphere and meal is honestly better than most in the area

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent

★★
December 22, 2023

1st time we went, it was amazing....the food, the service, etc. We were a group of 4 for a bday dinner...and just awesome. Fast forward to June, another bday dinner but we ordered through skip. So far everything was good....until we went to eat. The burgers were amazing again for those that ordered burgers....the fries....terrible....burnt and unedible and gravy forgotten, unsure if we were charged. One person couldnt even eat half their meal. Again, the bunger ppl did okay. And here we are today....couldnt order properly through skip so called in, our order was simple with no substitutes except no tomato on 1 order. Again, the burgers were excellent but the fries just sucked. They were so dark and over cooked and cold even though we had to wait for our order to be finished and live 3 to 4 blocks away. We all threw them out and with being takeout, wasnt worth the hassle going back, esp with the street market going on. It was very disappointing. Im sensing a theme with take out....we would never have taken those fries had we been dining in, nor do I think they would have been served to us. Just very disappointing. This time we also did not get our gravy and we were charged....only $1.....but I ordered and paid for it. Sad to say I dont think we will be ordering again. A shame as our 1st experience was amazing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came in for an early dinner with my girlfriend on a Sunday. Very happy with our experience here at The Forty Public House. The food we ordered was delicious, cooked to perfection and the pricing was extremely fair. Highly recommend A+++ We will be back to try out more of the menu. Thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, super staff

★★★★
December 22, 2023

waitress got food order incorrect and was slow

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always had great service here, and a good chill atmosphere. Would recommend stopping in for some food and music!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Lots of TVs and good music playing, service was excellent and food well time when ordering an app before dinner.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The staff was friendly and provided good service. The vibe inside was pretty good for a bar. We ordered chicken wings and some beers. The wings were not good, I would not recommend them. They were un breaded, over cooked and of poor quality. The beer selection could improve. They were missing many staple beers that a majority of bars offer. We will be back to give some other menu items a chance.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, and atmosphere, staff is always friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was amazing It was a nice place Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to dine and hangout

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went over for the first time, people were nice and friendly, helpful on figuring out a drink for me. LOVED the maple pulled pork trio tacos!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good place to grab a drink and have a meal. Food is surprisingly good, a specialty the wings and the people are great there.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The place was ok at best, but I doubt Id go back if Im in that area. Service was ok. A dinner was forgotten ( there were 6 of us dining), so we waited until everyone was served and our food was cold. My lamb was very fatty, and the potatoes had way too much rosemary in it! The veggies looked like they were taken out of the garbage and put on my plate. This, of course, is only based my experience. Perhaps the kitchen staff was having an off night. Out of 6, only one had a good meal. Im sure its an ok place for the locals. I would not recommend it for anyone out of town, again just my opinion.. please try for yourself !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service and food. The staff here are so lovely

December 22, 2023

A rude owner who cant own up to their own mistakes. Customer service is clearly not their strong point!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

In Regards To Your Response: Maybe you should get a new job as cooking is clearly not for you. If you valued your customers than you should have not put out the quality you did and corrected it yourself before it reached the table. Also, based on some of the most recent reviews, Im clearly not the only one who has a problem with the quality either. I like how you believe that your mistakes should fall on the customer. Ive gone ahead and attached a picture for you of some of my food that is clearly burnt. Thanks for coming out with your rude response as I was just giving an honest review. Now people will also know that you clearly dont care at all and with that attitude? Id highly doubt you would have corrected anything. Now you get 1 star. They brand themselves high, but very mediocre food. As someone who both cooks and is a food critic I must say I was surprised at the low quality for the price. 1. Garlic bread they claim has loads of cheese, didnt have much at all but was fresh so you basically paid $11.50 for a loaf of bread. 2. The mussels were delicious this was their best dish, however, they were very small mussels and at $16. Other places offer the larger ones for this price. 3. The steak was very plain for something to apparently have butter, the pasta and parm was very plain and nothing special and the French fries were not fresh at all and the vegetables werent even steamed long enough. Parm dinner $20 Steak dinner $30. 4. The server was absolutely fantastic which is the only reason for the two star. Conclusion: Around $96 for the dinner that was mediocre at best. Id recommend adding more flavor to your dishes (spices and change the ingredients) and lastly if you make a claim on your menu ie. loads of cheese, please do so. Probably wont be going back to give it another chance after that price and quality and its very unfortunate as I was looking for a new go to place. Best of luck :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I like this place. Its got a cool vibe and a menu surprising good for a pub. Goat cheese and beet salad with steak is delish. Watch out for the house made jalapeno poppers . The service is quick and staff are friendly. Live music on the weekend. Everything is priced fairly.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went on a weekday for the first time after checking out Grimsby Glows outdoor event. There was one person taking care of both tables and behind the bar... Did a great job. Appetizer was okay. We enjoyed the drinks.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our go to date night on a Friday with a live band! Love the food, staff, and atmosphere! Always a great perk is Kids eat free every night! I do not know another establishment that offers that! Kid-friendliness: Kids Eat Free!!

December 22, 2023

Salmon was not what I order it was supposed to lemon flavor had maple or something - fish and chips were terrible the fish was cooked earlier and then re heated never saw anything like that fires were wilted and over cooked. Not sure what is so hard about an extra veg - burnt carrots and beets.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food, great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was a nice place to play darts. I didnt eat so cant rate the food, but the service was great and the surroundings were suitable for our team.

December 22, 2023

The beer was good, service was acceptable, food was terrible. Both my husband and I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was overdone, batter was dry and very crunchy, fries were also overdone, just short of being burnt. They advertise home cut fries on their menu, they were thin frozen fries. Overpriced for the quality, will not be going back.

★★
December 22, 2023

Our visit was Friday December 1. Hostess was very accommodating. Waitress was good. My wife and I ordered the fish and chips. The portions where very good, however, the fish batter was over done and very crunchy leaving the fish dry. The fries did not appear to be hand cut as advertised and very over done in clearly oil that was burnt leaving them with a very bad taste. Hope this helps the establishments kitchen practices. Not in any hurry to go back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went to the Forty on a Thursday night and had no idea it was trivia! So much fun. Maddie was our server and she was so great. Energetic, engaged and on top of everything. The chicken tacos were a bonus on top of a great night! Looking forward to going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

That food is amazing well recommended within I nice town of grimsby Ontario

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The ribs were awesome and the steak was excellent,

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My husband and I have been coming to The Forty literally since the first night they opened 8 years ago and we love it! The staff are amazing, the menu is huge, the food is great. We love the pretzels, steak sandwich, wings, lobster macaroni, and their salads! Also, huge shoutout to their house made daily soups! They are delicious!! On the weekends they have live music playing that sounds great! On Thursday s they have trivia. It s just a great pub to come and hang out and unwind for a couple of hours. We highly recommend this place if you want a good meal at a comfortable, cool neighbourhood pub!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was great... service was even better. Thanks for my first local experience!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place for lunch fast service great hosts

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Service was excellent and we ordered the fish and chips. The fish and chips were good although they were over cooked in the deep fryer making the batter very crunchy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

UPDATE: The owner reached out to me and tried his best to resolve all issues. As someone who has worked in the food service industry for years, I find that kind of initiative very admirable. I look forward to coming back on a dinner date with my boyfriend and hopefully the restaurant has recovered well from the pandemic. During COVID-19 Stage 1: *EDIT* dont want to leave scathing review since the issue was remedied. Originally I wasnt pleased with the food or service.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good atmosphere, great beer selection, nice location, and a decent menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly staff! The food is amazing. Had the Lobster Dip, Potato Skins, Lobster Mac & Cheese and Chicken Finger/Fries Top notch. I will be going back again!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent service and meal. Was clean and nice decor. Price for 5 to eat was good. Was so good looking I forgot to take a picture before starting to eat lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I stopped by here the past weekend on the way back from Niagara. I had a hard time choosing what to eat as majority of the menu sounded appetizing. Ended up getting the big texan burger and it was amazing. Our server was mad chill and service was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Staff and service was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We came to The Forty for our first time today, and it wont be our last. The staff was exceptional. Jamie looked after us and treated us like family. The food was fresh and exceptionally tasty. We had the cauliflower bites, garlic bread, then the steak salad and the salmon. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, and belies the gourmet quality of the meals. You cant go wrong here. Thanks for looking after us guys.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

delicious food and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Was here tonight for the first time and LOVED IT!!.. When someone offers me a big Mac burger, they immediately become my best friend. I would 100% return for the food, but I would %1000 return for Nicky. Girlfriend, you are an absolute ROCKSTAR and I think you might be my spirit animal too. Thank you so much for a great time!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great burgers. Great service . The owner served us. She very GOOD AND FAST

December 22, 2022

Ordered some wings for take out. Zero sauce and extremely dry. Without sounding dramatic these were the worst wings weve ever had.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I hate to give this place a bad review because the staff was friendly but these are some of the worst chicken wings Ive had in my life. There was no sauce on them and no, we did not order a dry rub. Too bad it was takeout and we were already home. Also, the blue cheese that came with the veggies was a dry onion dip mixed with sour cream. Really wanted to like this place but pass!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great vibe, friendly staff, great local beer and drink selection. Check it out!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great burger!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We left standing at the door for way too long and then waited way too long after we were seated. Guess what? Tired of waiting, we decided to go somewhere else. Too bad. We were hungry...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great service, yummy food, with kids options.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The burger was delicious! I had the house special which happened to be a traditional burger on a pretzel bun with cheese sauce. The fish and chips was good with a LARGE serving of fish. The Mac and cheese was tasty too. The waitress was very friendly, but man... Service was slow. I think there was a larger party indoors and we were on the patio. Either way, Id go back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food, friendly service. First time here, Ill be back.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really surprised its so well reviewed. Came here because its so highly rated. Place was pretty dead when I got there. Waitress walked right by us without even a hello, twice. Sat ourselves and was given a menu not even offered a drink. Went elsewhere. Too bad because the menu seemed great on line.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went to the Forty today for lunch. It was perfect. We had the bacon wrapped jalapeño peppers, some chicken wings and a kids burger for my little one. Everything was fresh and tasty. We tried the Oast House strawberry and rhubarb which our waitress Nikki suggested and gave us a sample of. It was fabulous. Excellent service and food. Highly recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good environment, friendly staff and clean.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Came by a few weeks ago with a friend. Great and friendly service as always. We were served/checked on by the bartender and server, It was clear they were both happy to help. We had the pulled pork poutine which was awesome! Will be back to try more of the menu!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food is great and the service is amasing....highly recommend the place...

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

1. Dont trust the pictures because according to staff they are from before covid and display items they no longer carry 2. Not in love with the attitude on the phone but we all have bad days 3. Ive had better ravioli out of a can 4. Glad I tried this place so I can cross it off my list and never go back

★★
December 22, 2022

We have been here 4 or 5 times the service is generally good but today the service was beyond horrible wont be coming back. Waiter came across rude not only to our table but the two other tables beside us.. you should probably advise them not charge people for things they didnt order for starters and have better waiters with some customer service skills. Kid-friendliness: Horrible for kids went with a one year old and three year old no high chair offered meal options for kids could be better only real option was the Hamburger or grill cheese sandwich... they also had plain pasta with no sauce (seriously tomato sauce is so cheap)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Went for lunch today, waitress was nice, fast service, decent prices, and good portions sizes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Place was clean, waitress was friendly and approachable. Music was just right. Nice cozy place to go to!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Staff are super friendly! Have eaten in here and ordered for takeout- absolutely delicious every time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Soothing ambiance in lovely town of Grimsby Excellent food, must try their signature beers, we had lager and light both, not disappointed at all. Server/ bartender was cheerful They even let us sample their signature beers Being vegetarian i was curious about my veggie burger, one word,lip smacking!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Service was good enough for a pub. The burger was pretty good but the fries were soggy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and great service

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The dry rub wings were pretty decent, nachos were ok..lacking flavor. Service was meh ..the bartender seemed to have attitude and wasnt very friendly..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fabulous pub with live entertainment! Especially enjoyed the energy on a Friday night! Burt Reynolds Shooter is a must try for butterscotch lovers! Parking: Free Parking - lots out back and on some Main St. Wheelchair accessibility: Front door level access.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great bar to just chill with friends or even with coworkers! Love their drink offers :) and the service was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great quiet place for a fresh burger and a pint.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Quality has gone way downhill

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food and vibes