Ashburnham Ale House in Peterborough

128 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON K9H 1G6, Canada

★★★★★
(1742 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Our story is pretty simple; we love our community and want to share some of the other things we love with people who surround us. The other things we love; simple yet delicious food, craft brewed beer, fine wine and a robust cup of coffee. We're a busy spot and we encourage you to give us a call or send us an email to inquire about reservations. Hope to see you.

Website
ashburnhamalehouse.ca
Address
128 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON K9H 1G6, Canada
Plus Code
8M4R+RJ Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
9 AM–11 PM
Monday
11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
9 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Fireplace Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Organic dishes Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
1742 reviews

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★★★★★
December 13, 2024

Amazing staff! I lost my Apple Watch and tracked it to this restaurant. When I came in to explain the situation, the staff went above and beyond to help me locate it, even though I wasn't a paying customer at the time. They were incredibly kind and helpful throughout the process. We found the watch and it turns out one of my professors had found it on the ground and taken it with her to keep it safe. I can't wait to return soon to actually try the food!

★★★★
November 2, 2024

Ordered and enjoyed the Beet Salad. Was a very big plate and very delicious. I really enjoyed this meal. The brisket burger was pretty good too! A little pricy but I think was worth the price. The place was busy, Service was amazing and attentive. Food came out fast.

★★★★★
October 14, 2024

Brisket sandwich super. When the waitress asks you about the side dish potato or salad , pay a bit more, but take both as both are amazing too! We will definitely come back. The atmosphere is very nice and the service is quick.

★★★★
October 12, 2024

We went for lunch. Bbq chicken and Ribs were superb. The greek burger was good too. Overall service and ambience was worth spending our thanksgiving weekend here.

★★★★
October 6, 2024

Little noisy and lots of distractions. Food was good. I gave it only 3 cause their BBQ chicken and ribs ... chicken was raw towards the bone. The coconut curry was delicious, as was the brisket sandwich. However, no excuse for the raw chicken. Also, we were rushed by the hostess as a reservation was coming in.

★★★★★
September 1, 2024

What a great gem! I'll start with the service - simply excellent! Our lovely server Jamie was attentive and made sure that everything was to our satisfaction. The food was AMAZING! definitely recommend the Nachos topped out with brisket and the brisket sandwich - yum! The place is clean, has ample parking, and is located in a central area. Will definitely return!

★★★★★
August 12, 2024

Lovely place, loved the patio that’s towards the inside road :) they are like private mini balconies. We were here for lunch after three years! Always a delightful experience. We ordered Karma bowl and Maple Spicy Trout with Salad — flavors are always consistent and so good. And their beers on tap. I had Guava sour beer — too good :)

★★★★★
February 1, 2024

I remember when this new restaurant opened in 2013 and everyone was talking about it. I had just accomplished a very tough licensing exam and was going to celebrate my victory. I chose the Ashburnham Ale House as the whispers across town were strong! The restaurant is interesting with historic maps, antique decor, warm fireplace and a strong wooden atmosphere. The windows allowed the natural light into the space and there was local art work proudly displayed on the walls. The menu has dishes I had never enjoyed before. I have not ordered a single item from this establishment that I did not enjoy to my core. My little foodie heart has always been so excited to attend a lunch or dinner here. Scott and Nollie have figured out the five star dining experience. From the helpful and knowledgeable staff to the delicious food brought out perfectly every single time. You will not be disappointed here and you will find a unique beverage or menu item to enjoy! Update: Every single time I am at this restaurant I feel taken care of. Our waiter went above and beyond this evening to allow for my friend and I to sit outside on their beautiful private patio (the trio on the trail) than made our delicious Kir Royale drinks and delivered our cone of fries quickly so that we could share a moment of happiness (away from jobs, children and wife life) and decompress for 30 minutes. Thank you kind sir ♥️

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

I go here for lunch all of the time and the food is great, very clean restaurant, great atmosphere and friendly staff!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

A great pub to grab a beer and a bite in downtown Peterborough. We walked there along Rotary Trail and shared the beet spinach salad and calamari. Friendly staff and an historic house and setting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Excellent service from our server Spencer. Both of our meals were including the Mushroom Soup

Local Guide
December 8, 2024

I hate hate giving a less than perfect review but.. what. Is. Happening? I ve been there a lot and I gave the benefit of the doubt the first five times. Stay away. Go to the subway across the street ffs. This place doesn t even care to try and as someone from the industry I guarantee the owner just comes in maybe once a week, which is why the service slash behaviour is what it is. I only visit Peterborough to see my mom and she always recommends this place. Have a smoke or two before going to kill your taste buds. That ll be your only hope. Barf.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Thursday, I came a couple of hours drive from out of town to visit a long lost friend who traveled even further from Peterborough and this is the place that was recommended to us. Servers were amazing and both the draught and meal suggestions were explained in a way I no longer felt I had a choice; The beer and main course (brought back by popular demand we were told) Lambo were absolutely delicious! I could not finish my meal and I regret (kicked myself twice) now not to have agreed to take the leftovers home. Reminiscing in the club chairs in front of the fireplace was the best spot to be for us. When passing through in the future, this will be the place to come back to. It was uplifting to see my good old friend after so many years so we shall definitely stay in touch and visit from here onward. Cheers :)

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great beet salad and selection of non-alcoholic beer!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Parking: Be sure not to park on spots designated for grocery store next door. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

One of our favourite spots! Dietary restrictions: I am gluten free and they have some great options Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great Service and atmosphere. The fish and chips, a few words. The fish was all batter, almost no fish. I like batter but please more fish or thinner batter. And the fries, they had cayenne and a ton of black pepper. I appreciate the chefs ambition but the fries should be offered plain or spiced. couldnt eat them. Beer selections were great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Had the daily special burger. Hands down one of the best burgers EVER mmmmmmmmmm Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Decided to stop in based on trip advisor rating...was not disappointed...this place was awesome!!! Excellent cosy decor, tremendous food and special call out to Peter...awesome server, funny, knowledgeable and a just an all round good guy...highly recommend this place!!!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We found this local venue on Trip advisor. We were truly surprised, great atmosphere, friendly staff - Peter was amazing - his recommendations for both food and drinks were spot on! We will definitely be returning and telling our friends and family. Check it out. You will be pleasantly surprised! Cheers! Parking: Lots of spots

★★★★
October 22, 2024

The service was excellent and the food was delicious! We were seated outside and they allowed our dog to sit beside us. The waiter even brought our dog a bowl of water

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Pretty good food, I had the pot pie Shepards pie combo it was good but lacking beef. It was very tasty but only a couple pieces of beef in it Very friendly staff Great atmosphere Food : 4/5

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I had the most wonderful experience here! I have major allergies and the efforts our waiter with the chef went to was outstanding! I can t say enough good things about this place!!! Such great service, and the food was amazing So were the caesar s!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great spot to stop along the cycling trail

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Always a sure bet! Any meal, any day guaranteed awesome! I love how they keep the menu fresh but then maintain some staple dishes. Good variety and not your average pub food. Thanks Ashburnham Ale House!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Incredible service and incredible food, always!

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I went for their staffs suggestion among the menu. The bacon was not a good fit for that pasta!!! did not meet expectations I had based on reviews here.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Amazing

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Beautiful outside table, food was delicious and plentiful but the service is exceptional! David was not only very knowledgeable about the many beers but just a pleasure to chat with. Well done!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent staff, awesome food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Steak Frites was fantastic!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent service. We happened to go on a night where there was some staff training going on. Our food ended up coming quite slowly but we really appreciate how the staff handled things. We were given drinks on the house and discounted our food heavily. This was all completely done by the staff and we had never asked for any compensation. Aside from that, the food was great and enjoyed our time.

★★
September 22, 2024

Went yesterday with a large group - would NOT recommend this place for large groups. As someone in the industry for years, I was shocked by the service. There were only 10 adults, they gave us a condensed menu with really boring options that made it difficult to choose from. We were not allowed to hear the specials or order them. When we ordered an appetizer they only gave us 2 side plates & no extra napkins. I dropped a fork and had to go searching for one. The server was no where to be found half of the time. Every single time we ordered anything she asked whose bill it was on. My food was cold, but it tasted good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Huge selection of beers and a very knowledgeable waiter who could describe all the beers and make recommendations based on your personal tastes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Delicious. Food was hot and fresh. Meghan our server was superb! I had the Reuben which was generous in portions and the side house salad was excellent. My husband had the sunshine pasta. Very good although a tad too much black olive flavour and short on pasta. But service and atmosphere and price excellent !

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Visited today for lunch and had a wonderful experience with my server Jamie! She was very patient and attentive and it made my grandma s day. Will be visiting again!

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Weve been offered the worst table despite most of the other tables being empty and not filled up after we left!

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

$90 dollars for a burrito, salad and 2 beers (one was a small size). Service was a bit slow, but not too bad and very friendly. Food was very mediocre. Not worth the price to sit on a patio facing a parking lot and eat mediocre food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Amazing atmosphere. Attentive servers. Awesome food. My partner and I got the beet salad and the Karma 2.0; both were fantastically flavoured though if you like really spice the karma 2.0 needs something more. Claire who I believe was the host went well above and beyond for host duties.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Try the BBQ chicken .the best in the town!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

All the food was extremely delicious especially the Greek burger. And the service was top notch:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Weekend breakfast! Looking for something a little beyond bacon & eggs that wont break the bank? Try the brunch options here. Great waffles, unique French Toast options and great coffee. We dined inside with visiting friends and they willingly lowered the music volume in our area to make conversation more comfortable.

★★★
August 22, 2024

This is one of my favourite restaurants. But Why do the dishes here get so salty more and more?

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Good food and friendly staff

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We stopped for lunch on our way through town. We enjoyed everything about our experience. The food was incredible, I had the Quesadilla and my hubby had the soup and roast beef sandwich, both were delicious and freshly made. Service was excellent, our orders were taken promptly and food came out quickly despite it being busy both inside and on the patio. We did not however feel rushed and were able to enjoy our meal at our pace. Will definitely go back any time we drive through!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great food. Very accommodating

★★
July 22, 2024

Have been here previous times for drinks and apps with no issues. Today came for lunch with a party of 6, they messed up on my partners order twice (server came back to say it was inputted correctly). He asked for no cheese...new server came back took it..returned maybe 30 seconds later, they clearly peeled cheese off...but left bottom slice of cheese on . My daughter asked for a second drink, they returned with a dirty cup that had lipstick on it. My daughter was using a straw...complained, they didnt discount bill, or half price anything..I was severely disappointed. Will not recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The Coconut Chicken Curry Tastes EXACTLY like Butter Chicken. I dont see a difference, not one bit. It tastes great obviously. Perfect taste. There was a home-made tzatziki on the side but when you dip the chicken with it, it makes it horrible because the tzatziki has this odd sour taste to it which is a bad taste. The Coconut Chicken Curry is PERFECT itself. Great service. The waitresses are Great. The dish was served with less Basmati Rice. I needed more Basmati Rice, asked for more, & they gave me another bowl free of charge. Thank you so much! This is overall a great spot - Ashburnham Ale House. One of the better pubs here in Peterborough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food was top notch again ! Def would suggest this as a go to! Nothing to complain about everything we all got was A++

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I eat anything that moves, but this was the worst food/chiken i had around the world,same fries.solder boot dry.long legs waitreses didnt help. dont trust greeks even bring presents))

★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

FOOD was good, service was very poor, staff standing around not assisting new customers waiting to be seated, slow food and beverage service, didnt check in once we were served. Lots of staff on, just not engaged nor focused on service delivery

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

On holiday from with friends who live nearby. One of the best pizzas Ive ever had. Great food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We had a lovely family dinner out. Not too noisy, not too expensive.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Ive been dining at Ashburnham Ale House for years because its always a great experience. Have been many times and recently met up with a good friend to enjoy lunch on the patio. Always great service, food and drinks in an enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommend. (And I love the look of the new condo buildings across the road. East City is a lovely part of Peterborough. With the trail beside the restaurant and beautiful homes for blocks, it makes a nice area to walk before or after your meal.)

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food was delicious, we had a private seating area outside which was nice. Overall this place was great. Only gave one less star because they forgot to bring a drink we ordered, but otherwise were great.

July 22, 2024

Literally couldn t even eat the spanakopita pie. Adding bread crumbs on top of filo pastry defeated the purpose of filo s perfectly crispy nature. It was a mess. Also, adding cheddar took away from the other more subtle cheese flavours that make spanakopita delicious. One of the worst dishes I ve ever eaten. Luckily the server was great and didn t charge me. He brought me a chicken wrap which was actually really yummy with lots of fresh veggies.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We enjoyed both brunch and dinner! Friendly and attentive staff serving fresh and flavourful meals. Amazing patio options on 3 sides.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Love this place! Great selection of food choices for everyone. Kristen is The Best Server takes the experience over the top. You wont be disappointed choosing this establishment. Cheers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great service and atmosphere! Pizza s are amazing and they have a great selection of beers! Love the patio!

June 22, 2024

Went here for lunch at work, waited 20 minutes without a drink, the hostess was rude, nobody showed any interest in taking my order. Ended up leaving after 20 minutes with no service.

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Went for dinner tonight. Atmosphere was good, service was great and the food for the most part decent. My only complaint was the size of the BBQ Ribs dish. For $28, you only get a half rack on top of fries and a small bowl of coleslaw. All the other dishes we ordered were plentiful and tasty. So the next time I go, I ll be avoiding the rib dish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

great food. service and selection of beers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

What a pleasant surprise. Visiting Peterborough to see the Canoe Museum, girl at museum recommended Ashburnham Ale House. Glad she did. Innovative menu, lots of food flair, some often-seen pub foods taken up a notch, and a few great additions to the menu you dont normally see. First time in my life I had a pizza with beets on it, and by golly it worked. Great service, generous portions for a fair price, and you can tell by the decor that whoevers in charge has a real restaurateur spark. Great to discover this interesting place in predominantly bland Peterborough, sorry Peterborough.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Good food, Good vibes, beers great! Charlie did an excellent job for recommending us what food and beer to get.. thank you Charlie!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

This a great restaurant for the people who look for delicious food. I might create a reason in the future to come to Peterborough just to eat again at this place. We were served by Peter who is a great host. He has very positive energy

★★
June 22, 2024

Braised beef taco special x2 ordered and what we received was a lot of DRY meat , topped with tzatziki. Had to ask for their light gravy to help with that. Some of our favourite items ( like calamari) has been removed from the menu. Maybe new ownership. The place also looks a little tired. I have been a regular customer for years but don t believe we would return after our experience on this Fathers Day evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

A great spot to grab a bite! I got the Greek Burger, and while it wasn t what I was expecting, it was still super tasty! Dip it in the mustard, trust me! Service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere is excellent. I was quite fond of the art around the room. Next time in Peterborough, I ll be sure to stop in.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The food and service were both fabulous! The atmosphere is lovely but not cool enough inside on a hot day. Id suggest an a/c upgrade or a repair person!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food and service. Just very busy at times!

May 22, 2024

My wife and I frequently go to the Ale House every Sunday and experienced very good, service and atmosphere. HOWEVER the last few times we went there was discussing. Most recent - yesterday my wife was waiting and waiting at the front desk - waiting to be seated while 3 servers were talking with each other. - no one acknowledged her for minutes until one of them actually looked up- can I help you To top it all off - my wife came from the women s washroom and was totally disgusted with the cleanliness - too graphic to share . My wife and I are considering to look at other eateries to spend our hard earned money. Obviously the staff yesterday doesn t recognize this.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Nice atmosphere, great friendly service and delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We stopped for lunch . Service was good but food took a little over an hour to arrive. I would suggest to management they have servers give an ETA on food when ordering if they are backed up in the kitchen. We had 5 different dishes and they were all excellent quality both in serving and flavour. Menu item around $20 each for lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Second visit to Ale House. Food is excellent and the service and atmosphere were the highlights. Definetly recommend. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Love the food. Friendly service.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Food was excellent! I should have asked to sit in the bar area a little livelier (that s a me thing). Great place though!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Really good food and good selection of beers. Steak and ribs were absolute spot on!!! Didnt like the wings that much. Overall a nice pub in peterborough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Visit April 4, 2024 for late lunch. Extensive beer and beverage list with some seasonal options. Solid menu selections. Food was great and prepared promptly. Thursday and weekend evenings may be busier times. Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Lovely decor with historical accents. Would highly recommend.

★★★
April 22, 2024

i ordered the Hot and sloppy and asked the server if there was a lot of fat content on the sliced beef, she reassured me there was not . However, after experiencing said, hot and sloppy, I could not chew my way through. Therefore, I would not recommend the Hot and sloppy. also, I want to add that we had three servers attend our table at several frequent times, and felt very rushed, considering this was at 8:30 PM and they close at 11. we have had better experiences, dining at this location, but tonight was not one of them.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

1st time here. Party of 10 on a time crunch. Food was of the charts! I had wings. So delish! I also had fries. Not a huge fan of fries but these ones were fantastic. My friend had a humungus cheeseburger and fries. We both had pops. $52 pre tip. I thought the price for quality and quantity was great. Service was very good and quick. I actually was just referring this place to my inlaws today. I dont live in Ptbro but would def go again when in town. Wheelchair accessibility: Totally accessible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food, top notch craft beer selection and excellent service. All ingredients to a successful business!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Excellent service, good food, what more can you ask for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Wow awesome

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

My girlfriend and I came in for lunch on Monday. The waiter was lackluster as well as the food and beer. Very disappointing and I have been coming over the years with family and friends. Unfortunately I will not be coming back. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Food was good and the staff was friendly and service good Prices are fair And very nice in side and comfortable Food : 5/5

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Very friendly service. Delicious food - their fries are magical.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Excellent place to go. Food was outstanding.

★★
March 22, 2024

I love the food here and have a gift card for months that I can t use cause they re never accepting take orders. Even when you call at like 3:30 on a weekday they just can t squeeze in a sandwich and fries to go. Just too overwhelming for them. Also, last three times I ve tried to dine in I ve been sent away from an empty restaurant cause it s an hour wait.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Best fries in Town. The Basa Burrito is the best fish Taco out there

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

We have ordered take out a few times now, and the food is always excellent. Our orders are ready typically within 15-20 minutes of ordering and the staff is super friendly! The cheezler is delicious and the bourbon cream gnocchi is to die for! There is something for everyone here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

This is by far my favorite place in Peterborough to have smoked wings with friend fresh cut fries. Like the keg met an ale house and then started to do smoked food. Friendly staff with an awesome environment and consistently delicious food with even gluten-free options. For the beer lovers like my wife, they have an awesome selection of draft, bottled, and canned beers. Im a cider man myself, which they have a couple of great options for.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great atmosphere, really enjoyed my visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Weve gone here several times when visiting my brother and his family in Peterborough. The food is always delicious and the service is great. My only complaint is that there isnt a lot of parking, but it always works out :) We were just there for my sister-in-laws birthday and they did not disappoint. The food was delicious and everyone left happy. Parking: Parking is ok, but if its a busy night, they dont have enough spots.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Each and every visit is a lovely experience. The food is exceptional, atmosphere relaxed and friendly, and the service is, authentically, with a smile! Its one of our favourites that we bring family and friends to every time. Weve been coming here for at least 5 years, and it still hits the spot with us every single time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Small menu so things are always fresh. Food is always great, hot things hot the way they should be. Staff attentive but not smothering. Cozy and inviting atmosphere. Prices are reasonable. Vegetarian options: Had the coconut chicken cury. Amount of heat was perfect.

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Veg pizza with beet root give sweetness extra Virgin ceaser would not recommend Fries were nice

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

We arrived, and with an empty table visible, we were told it would be a 30- 45 min wait and was told we could go across the street to their sister restaurant. We decided to wait. We were seated at the front of the restaurant, placed our an order, and we received our appetizer and 40 plus mins later, our dinner arrived. Greek burger was amazing, as was the blueberry lemon bread pudding. Will explore other options on our next visit to Peterborough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

This is a great spot for drinks and the food is excellent

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Fantastic!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Amazing healthy good that tastes delicious and leaves you full of energy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Best brunch Ive had on this planet, full stop.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

I ordered the steak frites. For 30 CAD with fries and arugula, which is a really good price. The ambience and service was very good but not excellent so 1 star less. Taste wise a 5 the sauce for the salad was heavenly and the steak war perfectly seasoned. Food

★★★★
January 22, 2024

Good food. Great place in East city to grab a pint and hang out. Wood fireplace to curl up to. Food is good, better than pub fair, reasonably priced.

January 22, 2024

I wish I could review the food but after waiting for 45 minutes for it, we left. Not the way I wanted to spend my birthday. The waitress then finally came to say there was a mix up in the kitchen and had to retake our order. After another 15 minutes of sitting, we left. The worst part is thatnot once did someone come to check on us. We won t be back. .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food we all ordered different dishes Loved the history of building Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Every time I have been to Ashburnham Ale House it has been slamming with customers! A true depiction of how incredible this place is, I dont mind waiting a few extra minutes to be seated. The staff are out of this world, consistently great with recommendations for both food and drink! And when you do get the food and drink? Delightful! Thank you always for an overall 10000% enjoyable experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My entire meal was delicious, my burger had such a great balance of flavours. I loved the tzatziki and goat cheese. And the sour pickle, and tangy salad. Im looking forward to coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just amazing and a must eat place if you come to peterborough

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Im sure all the food is very good, but I had the best entree Ive had in a restaurant for the past 10 years. LITERALLY. I recommend the gnocchi in a bourbon cream sauce with mushrooms and brisket. 1000 out of 10! Their great selection of craft beers makes me wish I could still drink beer. Instead I had the homemade lemonade - also delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had a great time. The staff were very friendly. The food was great and Im so glad they suggested I try this local vodka it was amazing! I cant wait till I can go back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The brunch is outstanding. The decaf coffee is great. Milk alternatives

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food. Lovely patio. Thoroughly enjoyed it. A must.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything tasted great with equally good service. The best part is that their patio is dog friendly!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Home fries are to die for! Food and service was amazing :) man serving us made great recommendations

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is so good the service is not bad but I really like the food

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

They served us a dry hamburger. The waitress offered another idem but I couldnt justify the price for how expensive and how gross the hamburger was. The rest if the food was decent.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Not worth the twenty or so minutes we added on to our trip to Markham from Ottawa. Looked good on google. Alehouse!! Pictures even looked good, sort of rustic . Parking was a little difficult but found something within a few minutes. Got there. Outside tables were all busy. Not sure why because the outward views were mostly towards a loud busy commercial street or nondescript alley. Inside was less busy but not much in the way of ambience. Most have been an unlucky day because we were treated to three big crashes of plates and cutlery from the kitchen atea. As boxes went from delivery door to storage past our table it was clear that much of your meal was going to be brought to you by McCains. Kind service but slow between order and placement on table. Credit to the server for not adding an extra fee to the bill because we split the main course and he added extra plates and cutlery. Food was okay but was hoping for a more interesting menu given the Alehouse vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

dude the wings here boy oh boy i could cry they were so good i think about them every night.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very pleasant atmosphere and tasty food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great spot with fantastic food. Chicken curry had just the right amount of spice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I have been missing out on this place! The food was amazing and they had a great beer selection.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had not made reservations and should have. We got an outside table with modest cover but glad we did. The food was great, the service exceptional and reasonably priced. I would strongly recommend. Make a reservation!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

As a Slav I must say the biggest praise: This might do... Czech stamp of approval for the beers as well ;-)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had one of their salads. It was perfect. The wait staff was friendly and I would recommend the establishment to anyone.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a good meal! Nice peeps. Good beer & wine selection. Overall a nice place to stop. Keep coming back for a reason.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice spot with good food and attentive service. Definitely worth a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, fast and friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and a great atmosphere! Will make it a regular stop when Im in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had food from Ashburnham Ale House dropped off tonight by some good friends. We did not experience the restaurant itself, but the food was delicious. We had the shrimp pad Thai and gnocchi with smoked brisket. Id go right back in there and order both in a big hurry. I likely wouldnt choose brisket over chicken in most cases but this was so good that I cant wait tp have it again soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Considering we were a rowdy family group they were SO great with us. They allowed our dog on the patio and even brought him a snack and water. They were knowledgeable and friendly. Kids had a great time too. The Cheese Pot is to die for!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

2 days ago a group of 15 of us completed the Peterborough-Lakefield cycle trip on the Rotary Greenway trail! On the way back we stopped in for lunch at 1:30 and although it was peak time at the pub they stepped up quickly and accomodated us without an advance reservation! Great food, great service and overall top notch experience! THANKS GUYS

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A amazing dining experience always fun to go to excellent service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food and great service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best quarter chicken dinner on the planet

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food and service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, fast service, good prices.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Worst martini ever and the server was not having it! It was the manager to boot. Rude.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great afternoon shared over fab food in a friendly atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is awesome and I would wager that the Ale House has some of the best service the city can offer. Every server Ive had has been knowledgeable, had a great attitude, and are super attentive, so kudos to the staff for doing such a great job. I also introduced my wife to this place on our very first date, so I like to think that helped get me get a second one Now she goes more than I do.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I wanted to try this place for a nice meal for my birthday. Were both new to the Kawartha lakes area so this was our first time there. The waitress was great, food was good but there were a lot of fruit flies which put us both off. Im not sure if it was just the table we were sat at but there were little fruit flies flying around that ruined the vibe. For the price we paid for the meal, we expected a nicer atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and very good service. A go to place for our dining.The calamari was amazing as was the beet salad. Fries are some of Peterborough s best! Vegetarian options: Veggie burger is amazing. Parking: Often parking may be full. Don t park at the Foodland spaces.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was great. Simple, well done and not over priced. Relaxing atmosphere - as one would expect from a pub. Enjoyed our dinner and would absolutely go back - we were from out of town and were looking for a good place to eat

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always great food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Exceptional dining experience! Ashburnham Ale House in Peterborough truly exceeded all expectations. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, and the menu was a delightful mix of innovative dishes and classic favorites. Every bite was a burst of flavor, and the presentation was top-notch. The beer selection was impressive, offering a variety of local brews that perfectly complemented the meal. Overall, a perfect blend of great food, fantastic service, and a warm ambience . Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I cant recommend this place enough. Went for dinner the other night, loved the ambiance, had fantastic service and the food was truly exceptional. I had the steak frites, perfectly cooked steak, decidedly delicious topped with chimichurri sauce and a nicely dressed arugula salad. My wife had the chorizo lasagna, it was cheesy and delicious. If you are looking for casual dining with great food and service, make your way here, you wont regret it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The beef chili soup was good, though the fish and chips were a tad too oily. The restaurants ambiance was lovely, and the service stood out as excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice place for lunch. Had the steak frites which was excellent, as was the lamburger. Portion size for some things smaller than expected, e.g. the Reuben sandwich. Cheese hotpot is a very adequate appetizer for 4. Peanut butter chocolate cheesecake is one of the best things youll ever have. Spanisg coffee was very much a dud, unfortunately: dessert coffees are clearly not their forte. Service attentive without being annoying. $125 for two drinks and dessert. Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible. Staff very willing to help out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service and great food to back it up. Havent been disappointed yet.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My wife and I had lunch at eh Ashburnham Ale house yesterday and it was a great dining experience. Not only was the food excellent but the service....thank you Adam was suberb. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A little pricey for what you get but the food was excellent. Possibly one of the best burgers Ive ever had I wish it was bigger.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We frequent this establishment frequently and we are always pleased to. The El Pollo pizza is amazing by the way!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My kids had the best custom burger ever!!!!! Adam was great and awesome!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive been here many times before, and this visit was still good. Whats keeping me from a 5 Star review? The ribs. For additional context, this was an early lunch aprx 11:30am. Okay, so we ordered the Hot pot, excellent and plentiful, my wife had the club, which she stated was amazing. I ordered the side ribs as was told was fall off the bone, smoked in house... etc. I found the ribs dry, chewey, arguably comparable to being warmed up in the microwave. Personally, this is my fault. Why? Cause I went against my rule. This isnt a smoke house, not a steak house either. So I usually do NOT order these types of food in these places. But I did anyways and was disappointed. I did not complain, as while yes, my ribs were 2 Star at best, the rest of the experience was excellent as always. Fries were good, and I enjoy the curry Mayo that comes with it. Also, plentiful on fries. Service was very attentive, and I tipped accordingly for this as I believe to always do so when receiving excellent service. Parking: So parking could be slightly tricky as theres limited spots and rest are for Foodland. So depending on arrival time, spots to park in could be tricky. May have to find on street parking

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service and food were excellent

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Chicken was great, ribs were ok, could be better. We had to leave early because we were smoked out by the fireplace. A waitress told us the same thing happened the day before. Not a pleasant experience Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

it was just an average Burger, overall good experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food with friendly service and reasonable prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Thank you AAH for hosting our family holiday gathering (12 people) last night. The service and the food were wonderful! We will be back. I always suggest your restaurant when friends are looking for a good meal in Peterborough.