The Hog & Penny in Orillia

A rare gem. Delicious British fare. Highly recommend.

Was there today with my family. Total of 6 of us. The Food and Service was perfect. We highly recommend this restaurant. Parking: Lots of local parking on the Street or there is a Municipal Parking within 1 block.

Best Scotch Eggs Ive had! Fish and Chips were very generous and tasty

Step in and brought lovely memories of British pubs we had visited in the UK. The server was wonderful and patient with questions about vegan requirements. The food: one word-Incredible! We had a favourite pub while across the pond and this one reminded me so much of it. We have tried many British pubs here in Canada through they years and this one is tops. From homemade sauces to the perfect presentation and temperature of food to every bite of perfection. A star in Orillia dining for sure!

Portions are too small , fish was flavourless and oily . Better places in Orillia .

Fantastic vibe, delicious food and superb service. We really enjoyed the Steak and Guinness pie, especially the gravy, which was absolutely stunning. The scotch egg was also top notch. My wife and I will be back here if we take another trip up to Orillia in the future.

Thank you. Great Guinness Pour. The Ploughmans Vegetarian platter was a nice starter. Thank You Amy and Celeste, amazing service!

Delicious food and great atmosphere. I found the staff were very kind and helpful--they know what theyre doing. The food was amazing. I had the nachos and my husband had the meat pie. Its a great place if youre looking for food that just hits home.

Fish n chips were perfectly cooked. Great staff. Good/average prices. Food : 4/5

Where do I begin? 1 - Incredible vibe, the best I have ever had in my life!!! 2 - The food, THE FOOD!!! Pub Burger is fantastic, and the fries are totally awesome :) 3 - The customer service, beyond amazing!!! I would reccomend this pub to ANYONE who loves a good night. 4 - Music on Sat night is ON POINT!

My favourite English pub in all of Ontario. The food, service and atmosphere are phenomenal. Incredible Scotch list too! Please visit this incredible pub.

Had been once before and enjoyed myself and the food. Thought I would share The Hog with a friend from out of town. Staff was very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, beers and drinks. We ordered the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer. My friend and I love brussel sprouts and it was recommended by our server, but these were very disappointing. When asked how our meal was I told our server that they were terrible. They were bitter, tough and I think burnt. I had honey wings. Crispy and tasty. My friend ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries. She tried to cut it in half and found it difficult. She then removed most of the coating because it was burnt . She ate the chicken with a knife and fork and discovered it was not white meat, as described by our server, but dark meat. Not only that, there were bones in it. To say we were shocked is an understatement. We did not know how to react! We asked for our bill and after waiting for quite a long while approached the cash register. After printing out the bill, my friend suggested we should get at least a discount on the brussel sprouts and chicken sandwich. He complied. We have been discussing our experience and feel that the discount was not adequate for the terrible food. Thus this review. We may have mishandled the situation but not as much as the staff did. I will not be returning to The Hog and Penny .

Want delicious food (like really delicious), classic British pub fare & warm service look no further. With daily specials, fun events and did I mention superb cooking the food here is classic, comforting and good for the soul. Always a must visit when in the area. Great selection of Scotch, beer with great friendly service.

We went for a beer and ordered a ploughmans platter. We couldnt be more disappointed just look at the picture. Two big pieces of cheese but not enough bread to eat it with. Butter, that was supposed to be smoked but tasted very plain, not enough bread. So when the waiter came we asked if we could have a bit more bread, he said yes and brought two more pieces, but he never clarified it was for an extra price. We realized when we checked the bill! As a suggestion put more bread or crackers to spread the two huge pieces of cheese because eating cheese alone is kind of boring. Like one loaf of bread is usually 5 dollars the same amount we paid for two extra slices. Staff was friendly.

Had fish and was lacking flavour. Coleslaw was bland.Disappointing. Staff were lovely. Suggest an English pub needs to serve tea in a teapot Food

Just had a whisky . I will check out the menu next time.

What a great experience. Food was phenomenal and Veronica was a delight. I will be back next time Im in Orillia

After a long day of traveling on our boat, my husband and I decided to go out for dinner. The Hog & Penny was one of the few places open on a Monday in Orillia, and it was a great choice. The service was wonderful, and we shared the fish and chips, which were delicious. The homemade ketchup was a tasty and unique experience that added a nice touch to our meal. Overall, The Hog & Penny provided a delightful dining experience with great food and friendly service. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good meal in Orillia.

First time visiting The Hog and Penny. Service was super friendly and amazing. Ordered the fried chicken sandwich and the lobster roll and they were both absolutely delicious. Can t wait to come back soon!

This hidden gem is just off the main strip, and is very cozy. If you re in to local and eclectic music, you ve found the spot! Service : 5/5

One of the best fish and chips I ve had - amazing service - highly recommend!

Good food for a ok price for two its about 100 bucks but they load up the plates make it Worth it to me

Amazing pub style food and atmosphere. Highly recommend. Try the scotch egg. It s was delicious.

Terrific, welcoming service and great food. We played trivia as well!

A very cute pub with fun decor. The menu is very traditional and done properly. The service was excellent, it was very busy but they were very friendly and attentive. It felt like a little community in there. Dog friendly as well so our fur baby could enjoy the England game with us! The Sunday musicians was also wonderful.

Its easily some of the best food in the city!! The Scotch Egg is a must try!

A place in heaven for sure. Everything just perfect.

Great authentic English pub in Orillia. Welcoming and friendly servers. Wonderful selection of unique dishes including a whole pig head. Plenty of local beer on draft. Highly recommend.

The Hog n Penny under new ownership exceeded our expectations we had five meals, ALL were of excellent quality

Great flavours, quality products

We went here for lunch and it happened to be mom s eat free day (every Monday) which was a lovely surprise! We tried the scotch eggs (amazing!), bangers & mash, pie, & the entree salad. We ate everything and everything tasted home made and tasty. The service was great & the patio is dog friendly! Will be returning for sure.

We were led here in search of a good Ploughmans Platter. We found it, though its not in the list below. Lovely pub baked soda bread, wedges of cheddar and Shropshire Blue, ham pâté en croûte, chicken liver pâté, pickled cauliflower and green beans. My companion had and enjoyed her chicken wings with honey.

One of the best restaurants in Orillia , awesome vibes and food . Highly recommend.if you havent been.

Amazing valentines dinner here! Love the drink selection. The food was incredible. Especially loved the meat pie. Definitely will be back. Second visit my mum and I loved the live music, tenants beer on tap and the scotch egg and ploughman s platter. James Gray was an excellent musician!

Nachos had almost no garnishes Nachos were burnt & dry Food

Well above average freshly made pub fare. Orillia needed a non corporate pub. Love this place.

6 of us dined there last night and I cant say enough about the entire experience. Everything was tops from the fantastic service to the incredible food. Will definitely go back and will recommend it to everyone who enjoys the English food and pub atmosphere.

Awesome pub...

Finally, a British Pub that actually feels like a pub back home. Rare to find in N. America. The Hog and Penny is fantastic and captures the proper pub environment. Beer, service, and food are all excellent. Added bonus they have Fullers London Pride on draft and a good selection of beere. Very excited that this place seems to be thriving. Best fish and chips Ive had this side of the pond. Truly excellent. Scotch nights are excellent, but you need to book ahead. Great place and very happy to have a place like this in Orillia.

Hello, I had an absolutely delightful dining experience at the Hog and Penny, thanks in large part to the exceptional service provided by Vanessa. She was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure that my experience was perfect. Her recommendations were spot on, and her warm demeanor made me feel truly valued as a customer. The food was delicious, the ambiance was lovely, but it was Vanessa s outstanding service that truly made my visit memorable. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a live music dining experience. Thank you, Vanessa, for making my afternoon so special! -Kylene

Great spot on a Sunday afternoon. Live Music. Authentic British pub atmosphere. Phenomenal service. Had the winter salad and it was delicious. Radicchio, endive, celeriac, blue cheese walnuts; all melded together with a tangy vinaigrette. And zero alcohol Guiness. So nice to have the option of no alcohol.

A true English pub experience. From the atmosphere to the food and the music, this place is the bomb.

Amazing food & atmosphere!!! Love it here.

Our go to place for a pint n patter with pals.

We were there for trivia and food and beers it was a great time

Did whisky social. Was entertaining and fulfilling Food

Awesome British bar in orillia

Had lunch with our grandaughter nice relaxed atmosphere. Food was excellent .

Great place! Awesome atmosphere! Sunday Afternoon jams are the best! Our new favorite place! Thanks Kristen for the great service!

First time here will most certainly be back. Nailed it on the food, service and atmosphere. People care about what they do here and it showed. Thanks team.

Great pint of Guinness on tap ..helped the scotch egg go down! The unexpected group of fiddlers were definitely part of the charm. Ill be back to try more of the menu! Food

It truly is an escape into the UK! The food was tastey and our server Connie was very friendly and accommodating :) they nailed the pub vibe. High recommend!!

The beer was cold, our server was great, cute little pub. Best Pub Pot Pie I ve ever had Food

Cosy and quaint pub located in downtown Orillia. Good selection of Beer and some quality food.

First time visiting this small downtown pub. We went between meal times and the place was quiet with maybe 2 other tables in use. The beer (Kilkenny) was good, though quite expensive at $8.50 a pint. The meals were a little variable. I had fish and chips. The chips were very good. The fish was very dark and the batter brittle, like it had been over fried, or twice fried. There was a smattering of coleslaw on the side as well. My wife had the pulled pork sandwich with fries. She said it was ok, but nothing special. The other meal was a poutine and it was a decent size and the gravy was good. For the 3 of us with. 2.5 pints of beer and a large wine + the meals, it $93 + tip. The service was ok. There was just one person running the front at the time we went, but he was reasonably attentive in that small space. Overall I was hoping for a bit better on the food front, and maybe a better deal on the beer in a small family run place.

A classic pub. Good food, good service, and a great atmosphere. Not busy and a great place to have a meal with friends or family. A hidden gem.

Always a great choice for a pint and some nachos!!!!

Everything was great. From the food to the staff to the atmosphere. Had an enjoyable experience. Will return.

First time coming to the hog N penny, came to watch my friend Ryan play some live music. I ordered the Chicken club, amazing food and excellent service. I will definitely be back again!

My husband and I had dinner here tonight and it was a charming with great service and food. I had chicken pot pie with house made garlic bread and he had the chicken club with fries. We will definitely be returning.

Great place with vegan options. Vegetarian options: They offer vegan and vegetarian options. Vegan poutine and vegan pulled pork Food : 4/5 |

This is a fake bar it doesnt exist.

We had a wonderful experience on re-opening weekend! The staff, the drinks, the atmosphere was all superb! We will be returning!

Great spot. These new owners - common stove, picnic - are adding some great spots to Orillia. Great pub atmosphere, great tunes, menu good but a bit limited. They even have old speckled hen on tap.

new menu is absolutely bangin! look at this scotch egg dude!!!

Always welcoming and enjoyable place. Good pub food and lots of beers on tap. Updated September 2023: new owners, new menu, same vibe. Great dinner - have the beef dip. Food : 5/5

Great atmosphere. Great service. AMAZING food. The new team have created another go-to spot in Orillia.

Walked in on a Sunday and glad I did!

We (a group of 6) were excited to visit this spot as we have been to the other two locations by the same owners. Drinks were great, service was good. Food however wasnt great at all. Overcooked fish and fries, hard bread with the French dip, no Dip with the French dip either! Scotch egg was good. Bangers were dry and the mash was apparently bad - but we werent told that until the others in our party were already served. So we were disappointed by all that. Server offered to make things better which was great of her. We hope this feedback is useful.

Food was horrible. Fish and chips overcooked, French dip bread was stale and despite the name came with no dip. Had to ask for something and basically got an oxo cube in hot water. Bangers and mash after everyone else was served they informed us that the potatoes were bad (?) so they would substitute fries or we could order something else. Bangers were dry and tasteless. Only good thing was the scotch eggs. Drinks were good.

We were really excited to try this pub again since we heard it was under new management who had lots of experience and talent in the restaurant business. The pub itself has always been a delightful space. Cozy with a real English pub vibe. It could be freshened up. The collection of beers though, on tap especially is really good. Service was also good. The food left a lot to be desired. The menu is small, which would be more than tolerable if everything offered was good. It s always been a great spot for a beer.

Yummy wings! Popped over on my lunch break, my husband ordered ahead of time. We got the food in a timely manner, the servers were very nice. The wings and nachos were tasty. The wings were really good and really big! Well definitely pop by again when we have more time.

Love the space and the atmosphere. Really fills in a missing piece of downtown. Love the thought out beer selection, all the live entertainment, and always the best staff who always seem like they are happy to be there- which is great for setting a nice vibe. Oh also, when there isnt live music I appreciate the playlist! I cant really rate the food because I am stuck in a loop of only ordering the nachos. They are so simple but so perfect and delicious. I will be there after eating a dinner, see plate after plate of nachos come out and then I cave and order them right at last call. Every time. As somone who has to put kids down before I can make it out, would love the hours to extend by an hour on the weekends :)

Simply a wonderful experience...smallish menu but everything was delicious! ...and the Guiness was authentic...thx

Quaint English pub, staff are engaged, an intimate environment with a great drink selection. Great pints of Guinness being served.Have been working my way through the food menu. It has a good variety for a smaller menu with some tasty dishes

Pub fare has been updated and atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Live music was an unexpected treat! Food

The pub pie and mash is incredible

A proper British pub with amazing food. I definitely recommend a Ploughmans Lunch or, of course, the Fish & Chips!

Was really great! A really traditional English pub - only elevated. The fish and chips are really good. All the dishes they use are eclectic and add to the atmosphere. Great beer selection and some cool cocktails on the menu too.

Was here for a party recently and had such a wonderful experience. The food was delicious... Every. Single. Item. The drinks were not only at great prices but of a solid variety as well. Staff was also on point the entire evening, making sure you always had a drink in hand!

Great place for an authentic pub experience. Great food and better beers. Local craft beer available. Live music and darts!

Service was perfect. Menu and drink options limited

Great local pub we always visit when were in Orillia

We had been meaning to try Hog N Penny since we moved to Orillia, and Im so glad we finally did! Best date night in a long time. The service was fast and friendly, the food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was comfortable and peaceful. We took our last drinks out onto the patio and the vibe was wonderful! Well certainly be returning.

Relaxed atmosphere, great food. Vegan options available

My favourite place to hang out with my laptop and write during visits to Orillia! Brilliant location near to the lake for summer travellers; but doesnt have the same corporate chain feel as some of the other establishments. Fantastic happy hour specials and the staff make an effort to know and remember you---even after months and months between visits.

Nice lunch.

Great place for a Speciality Draft and bottle beers. Has a very traditional Pub feeling. Great staff and always has a great group of ppl there on their off time. Has the true look of a Irish/Scottish Pub House. Great Pub foods. Beef & Barley soup is my favorite. Have great time!!

Ive gone a few times now amd really enjoyed it. Unpretentious and friendly. Excellent food.

Great beers on tap!

Absolute must visit for fans of British pubs and foodies! Great beer and the food is unreal. The pub is small and unassuming but very authentic and reminiscent of a small village watering hole.

Beer is GREAT

Good food. Small venue. Cozy.

I mean....they have Old Speckled Hen. Do you know many places that do around here? Also - atmosphere put the yazoo. Wild. I felt like I was in England (having lived there)!

This place is a gem. As a vegetarian I figured there would be nothing here for me. Vegan pulled pork was bitchin. The fries are beaut. Mary as as server was 9000% the best. 10/10 do recommend

Authentic U.K. PUB experience + great food

The sevice was fantastic the food was phenomenal

Went here one patio night, I got the pulled pork sandwich and my mother got the fish n chips. Food was excellent. Service was great, our waiter was the only waiter there cause of staff call outs but the food came quick and was delicious. All around great experience. Unfortunately there was only beer and wine and nothing else.

Great steak and Guinness pie

Good cozy atmosphere pleasant service good food

We have had great customer service everytime...ice cold well poured beer and incredible food. Club house...chicken pot pie.. lamburger special with perfect char and ceasar salad. Look forward to coming again. Yum

What a nice little hole in the wall, as soon as we entered I seen the chef and I asked her what she recommended, we had her steak and Guinness pie and it was terrific. Go here if your in the orillia area and order the homemade pies, delicious.

The food is great my compliments to the chef.. and I like the atmosphere.. great hostess... I feel very comfortable and I strongly recommend that if you want good food and hostess go to Hog N Penny

Theres only about 40 seats in this place, so I am reluctant to review, cuz I dont want to lose my seat! This is a really, really good place to stop by for a bite and a pint. Icy cold selections of local and imported beers, and top-notch cooking going on behind the swinging doors. Try any one of the pot-pies! Crazy good! This will be a regular stop for me for sure! All the best to you! Keep up the great work.

I dont like beer too much, but this place had some great UK beer had a hobby and some Lamb it was so tender omg it felt like I was eating a home meal like it was someones grandmas recipe. And the bar tender was very informative and nice to us it didnt feel like over the top just a friendly little pub. Definitely will be back for trivia on Thursday and music on Friday!

Great place.

Awesome!

Friendly service, great food, awesome choices of drinks, people were all nice and talked to each other instead of turning away. Luv the atmosphere

had wings they where great

Hungry tourists and a lucky find. Fantastic food and really friendly service. Will definitely go again next time we drive through.

Best service!! Dog friendly patio - made our pup feel welcomed. Food was delish highly recommend the club - but im sure this chef makes everything on the menu taste amazing! Would definitely visit again if we ever return to Orillia.

Yummy and fresh food! Love the vibe, love the place

Love it there - its my Home Hardware department favourite! My Homage to the Master of the advertisement poster- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Cheers for the Hog & Penny!

Nice & cozy little pub...good food, and great entertainment

Great atmosphere, amazingly cheerful service, a little chilly by the door.

The only and one place in Orillia with live music and cold beer!

Small quaint British style pub with some excellent live music

Good old fashioned bar. Sticky table tops. Basic but enjoyable.

Nachos were amazing!

Went there to see the champions league final, great little pub with an awesome beer selection. Will be going back for sure.

Was pleasantly surrprise. There was a great singer and a nice pub atmosphere. Waitress or barmaid was not very talkative except at the time to pay. Worth a second visit!

I love live music

Cozy and great lunch.

Family owned and operated little gem. Its a place that invites you to come back.

Great little pub.

Seems like a friendly place, unfortunately because they where so busy the last few days, they ran out of food so I can not comment on the food. Interestingly this has never happened to me before. I will have to try them again.

Small pub, very dark, friendly staff.

Boring. Tiny little pub with confusing decor- mix of Scottish and British yard sale looking items - seats maybe 40 not including the bar stools which were in bad shape. Items that were supposedly on offer were unavailable We ordered a couple of pints and the Feta Bruschetta which we didnt enjoy and didnt finish; warm bruschetta mix on too thick and insufficiently toasted baguette which of course became mushy. Not likely to visit again

Wine music and a Cheers atmosphere...what could be closer to the heart.

Great place to meet people.

good cold ones

So much fun and amazing food. Its a smaller venue so get in early! Trivia night apparently every Thursday. We looked for somewhere to go Halloween night for dinner and havent been there in a while. Everyone was so nice. Had a great time!

Good selection of draught beer. Cozy atmosphere. Nice place to met for a drink.

Good , very good live music, tasty well made food, friendly service. We had a really nice evening here.

Good food, friendly staff, but very limited menu.

Mark is a great host and the lamb balls are the best snack ever

Amazing little English style pub

Always a great time! Proper local pub with great food and food people.

Nice atmosphere. Good food. Trivia every Thursday night. Staff is great. Service a little slow and needs work tho.

Its a great enviroment for all ages *over 19 of course ;) , great live music and a warm atmosphere

Rampant loyalists and diehard monarchists seem to frequent this place, which led to a stimulating conversation. the beer is good tho.

An UK Pub in Orillia? Thats right they manage to capture the look and feel of a Pup you would see in Ireland or the UK, with great drink options. Well worth going to for a quite drink one evening, and trying some of there Food as well.

Love Thurs Trivia nights!

Great friendly place.

Great afternoon at the Hog . Music was great service was excellent and the food was delicious. We recommend the nachos,chicken club sandwich,fish and chips Caesar salad and french fries.

Very nice place to go too.

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, improving all the time. Love the addition of more live music.

Friendly staff, unique beer selection and social pub atmosphere.

Cool, a staff you can rap with and an atmosphere that feels like your grandpas legion. In a good way.

Nice quiet pub with a good menu and beer selection. The only place Ive ever been that carries Hobgoblin! Attracts a more mature clientele than other places in Orillia. I wish it were open later!!

Friendly atmosphere and different kinds of beers

My red wine must of been opened two weeks ago. Ick

Excellent English pub!

Friendly warm staff. Nice selection of craft beers and old standbys. Pub food.

Love playing trivia there every Thursday night.

Friendly good service

Great friendly place. Only British pub in Orillia.

The owner is friendly and the crowd is a respesctful older group of dedicated patrons. The best meat pies in town.

We go here as often as we can, wonderful, quaint, and perfectly old world. It s a little off the main drag, and isn t the place for a party or dancing, but if your looking for a place to relax, catch up, share a laugh or simply pass some time pleasantly, it s your best bet in Orillia. They have a decidedly British decorated interior, complete with legitimate premier league scarves and towels, pub signs, etc. Beer selection is UK specific, very good, and priced well. Guinness, Harp, Tetleys, Old Speckled Hen, Tennents and more fill their tap. The food is traditional pub fare, served quickly and easily. All in all, great place and totally worth it!

Kitchen closed early but eh beer was good. Chips for dinner with pretzel salad. :)

This has the feel of an English pub and they have great beers on tap. If you want something traditional this is a great place.

Imported beer from the UK. Good fun, good people.