Duke's Refresher St Lawrence in Toronto

73 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B8, Canada

★★★★☆
(2016 reviews)
Categories: Bar & grill American restaurant Beer hall Hamburger restaurant Pub

About

Duke's Refresher serves up over 40 glorious beers on tap, mouth-watering dishes, fun weekly events, and a staff like no other in the city. At Duke's, the music's loud, the conversation can get out of hand and you'll be treated like a regular the minute you walk in the door - because if you're not already one, we're thinking you will be soon. Life's too short to drink basic beer. Step it up and come to Duke's.

Website
dukesrefresher.ca
Address
73 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B8, Canada
Plus Code
JJXG+CR Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
4 PM–12 AM
Tuesday
4 PM–12 AM
Wednesday
4 PM–12 AM
Thursday
4 PM–1 AM
Friday
4 PM–2 AM
Saturday
12 PM–2 AM
Sunday
12 PM–12 AM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Bar games Live music Live performances Quiz night Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Food Food at bar Happy-hour food Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site 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
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
2016 reviews

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★★★★
December 8, 2024

What a great place this is! Especially if you want to go to a pub but have kids. You can take them! Lots for all to enjoy. Got the tunes, the great pub atmosphere with a twist. You can relax, have a drink, watch some sports while the kids yonge or old can run off and have some fun. They have table tennis, a small court to shoot some hoops, arcade games, etc. Can't go wrong. Didn't eat while there, but seeing the food others were having, it looked good. One thing for sure is, I will be back.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

I always enjoy catching up with my old colleague, Francis. He has an insightful perspective on Toronto and knows all the best food spots and bars that I have yet to explore. One of these bars is Duke's—a fantastic place with a great atmosphere and delicious food, especially the wings. The bartenders are a lively group who can brighten your day, and they offer arcade games and other activities for entertainment. The space is quite spacious, with plenty of TVs for watching your favorite sports, making it a relaxed place to spend your time. So, unwind, be kind, and enjoy!

★★★★★
October 27, 2024

Fun atmosphere with arcade games and a small basketball area. Different from other bars downtown. Food was also good and our server was very attentive.

★★★
August 29, 2024

Good selection of beers on draught. Free games to play. I would not order the Nashville hot chicken again.

★★★★
August 26, 2024

Overall, it was a great first experience at this bar! The service was a little on the slower side, although it did seem understaffed and it was quite busy. However, anytime we got service it was very friendly and our server was very knowledgeable with the menu. The various appetizers that our group ordered were delicious and brought out quite quickly. The quantity was also quite good for the prices charged. The atmosphere was very laid back with mostly 80s/90s music playing. We didn't play the arcade games this time, but they gave the atmosphere a nice touch. The washrooms were clean and so was the rest of the bar. It was a great choice for a get together with friends. Overall, a very good experience and we would return again!

★★★★★
July 17, 2024

A great bar for drinking and chatting with friends. They have some arcade style games along with a mini basketball court, so lots to do. Service was slow, but we were all occupied or drinking, so it wasn't an issue at all. The Truffle fries were a great snack!

★★★★
July 16, 2024

Stopped in for a few drinks with some friends on a Saturday afternoon. Can't comment on food as we didn't have any but the beers were cold and the shots were cheap ($5 for whiskey). Service was fine but we were honestly a pretty low maintenance group that just had a couple drinks. What really sets this place apart from other bars in the area are the vibes. Music is more retro (80s and 90s rock) with TVs showing the original music videos which are cool. Also lots of activities within the bar too with table tennis, a basketball net, pinball, and arcade games.

★★★★
June 24, 2024

Only stayed here for a few pints, did jot try the food. Beer selection is good & staff were friendly

★★
December 22, 2024

Was very disappointed with this establishment. Organized a holiday work party here and my initial thoughts of the night was great until they unreasonably cut off the whole group. We were a group of 25-30 respectful medical professionals. NONE of us were drunk, rowdy or out of control. The bartender decided a few people from the group had ordered too many shots in a short period of time and cut them off which is fair, I can understand and respect that (even though no one was unruly and intoxicated). However, when another person from our group went to go get a drink from a different bartender, they took this as going behind their back assuming it was being delivered to these other individuals and cut off the entire group for the night. There was 30 of us. That decision was completely outrageous, extreme and unfounded. After speaking with the GM, she had to support her worker s decision so not much was done to rectify the situation. I would not recommend hosting your event here even if it seems like a great space to do so. Look for a different venue with better customer service and based on other reviews, this experience is not isolated. Save your group the disappointment and take your party elsewhere.

December 21, 2024

Had my work Christmas party here. Got cut off drinks before 11pm prematurely with no explanation (the whole party of 25+ people not just one or two people). Good atmosphere and okay food. Probably a one time visit. Overall not that good of an experience.

★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Re-writing this one based on an unfortunate experience yesterday. I ve been visiting Duke s for the past year or so, and have greatly enjoyed the staff, food/drinks and trivia each week. It s right near my office making for a nice break at the end of the day for a pint at the bar. I left a 4 star review indicating the spot is great, but one specific, newer server struggles with behaving professionally (and has had the same issue across numerous establishments now across the core - most recently being let go from a bar at Union Station for completely unacceptable behaviour). I used one of the nicknames she provided rather than her actual name. Yesterday I was finishing up a pint at the bar and noticed this server was a few feet away, clearly talking loudly to a colleague about me (appeared to be pointing out I left the negative albeit honest review about her behaviour). The colleague stood there staring at me slowly shaking their head while the server left, which just ended up being bizarre and awkward. A few minutes later I was approached by the manager Anthony, and explained the issue. He was unsurprised about the problems with the server (I m sure it s not the first complaint) and advised he d speak with general management about it, comping my beers as I was leaving, which was appreciated. He had also advised that the server asked me to leave. I said it was no problem as I had already settled up, but when I asked why he replied this review might have something to do with it and said I could return another night. Anthony handled the situation well, but I think it s regrettable your server, rather than going about their job better, passive-aggressively harasses guests and some other behaviours around sharing customer details with another establishment I won t mention here but have raised separately with Kathleen, the GM of Duke s. I ll update this review with new developments. Overall, it s a great spot that has only recently had issues with one new staff member. The rest are great and a few have acknowledged privately it s been a problem. However, if you get the server above I d recommend going to C est What next door or switch to the bar. Both are great and you ll save yourself the headache.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Love the basketball half-court, arcade pinball machines and the vibe. We got here on a December Friday night. Pub style restaurant with a paper menu. Wings & Nachos were awesome. Good place to meet after baseball for a brew or a hangout with a group of people. The crowd age is between mid 20s to mid 30s. We ordered wings and nachos; highly recommend the Korean sauce on wings. It was unique and delicious. Our server tonight was Leigh-Anne and she was attentive and polite. Highly recommend visiting with some pocket change to play the vintage arcade games or pinball. Super fun.

★★★★
December 16, 2024

I will go back!

December 16, 2024

Can t comment on the food because we never got served. Waited at least 15 minutes and our party of 6 were not acknowledged. Two young ladies came in and the bartender was over to their table in 1 minute chatting it up for about 5 minutes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

An actual fun bar in Toronto!! Have lived in the area, it s the great spot for weekend trivia nights, fun Saturday playing game with with a group of friends. Staff and community is as welcoming and friendly as it gets. The food is hit or miss depending on what your order bit if you want drinks and French fries you can t go wrong.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Simply the coolest bar I mentioned in Toronto. Great service, very cold beer, good food and a completely different experience inside the bar.

Local Guide
December 9, 2024

The bouncers in this place are terrible :( they rejected our group despite having IDs & they put their hands on one of my friends without explaining why. Power trip?!

Local Guide
December 9, 2024

My partner and I frequent dukes quite often and love this spot. We decided to go in to Dukes for a Sunday afternoon drink with my partner. Bartender came to ask for our orders, after ordering a non alcoholic cocktail, bartender immediately shut me down referencing how they are the worst drinks to ever be made and to order quite literally anything else. After then stating I am sober, a coke was suggested (not an appropriate alternative to what I was ordering-juice) I ended up ordering my original choice, to which the bartender began to open many binders, not making our drinks (only customers in the restaurant), to which we ended up walking out after waiting 5 minutes for our drinks. Very unfortunate as we love this spot and will most likely not return due to the horrible customer service and attitude of the bartender.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Alan Mike and Athul were great. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.

★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Not the most enthusiastic staff - took ages to get the first drinks (one was made incorrectly) and the waiter forgot to order the appetizer that we had ordered so a longer wait .was apparently going off shift and asked us to settle the bill and carried on serving other tables ..first time I have been in and probably the last unfortunately as the place has potential

★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Great bar, fun atmosphere. They do a fantastic trivia night every Tuesday. Just wish they had a few more keto friendly options on the menu / anything less deep fried.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Good place to get some drinks.

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

This place was awesome!!!! This is going to be our new date night spot didnt disappoint.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Very good atmosphere for a little evening with friends

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

A friend of mine recommended this bar for its atmosphere as its not only a place to get together and have drinks, but also a place to play games like ping pong, basketball, and arcade games. While the whole experience here tonight was impeccable, the primary reason for this 5-star review was the service. We had a reservation for our team and when we first arrived, Ivan was very welcoming and friendly. Our waiter, Athul, continued this positive experience by checking in regularly, recognizing when we wanted something, accommodating two of our team members with their young children, recommending drinks based on our preferences, making adjustments to the bill when we decided to put it all under one tab, and taking photos of our group. We highly recommend this place if youre looking to get together with friends or colleagues where you can enjoy drinks and appys while indulging in an engaging atmosphere with outstanding service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

We stayed for a few hours, played some ping pong and had 2 lbs of the dry rub wings which were excellent

November 23, 2024

Great place to go if you enjoy security following your group into the bathroom the entire night for no reason!

★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The good is average and drinks are average .. The servers are in rush and no courtesy to address any questions Food : 2/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great service. Nice spot to chill with friends Food

★★
November 23, 2024

Great place to hangout with friends. Just normal food and drinks. But i would like to know about their tip policy. My friend got his beer at the bar. And bartender already charged tips and asked him to pay. I understand there is a fixed gratuity if it is a big group. But when customers get a drink at the bar, isn t it our decision to pay tips or not?? Nobody serve anything to get tips.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Eclectic and welcoming. Perfect spot for a drink and appetizers and catching up with friends.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great experience! Highly recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Pretty good time. The games were nice as well. Calamari wasn t overdone, but cooked to perfection and pizzas were good too. Truffle pizza in particular was most enjoyable!

Local Guide
October 23, 2024

this place isn t worth it. Service sucks. They also wouldn t let my friend in (30 years old) or a 50 year old guy behind him because they didn t have ID . Use some common sense. don t recommend unless you want to deal with lousy service

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Really fun place! Fun music, tons of throwback jams and had a blast with the arcade games! Def coming back for food, thank you so much!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great location, we were there for a small party and didnt stay long, but while we were there we had fun. Food was definitely on point. We had wings, sliders, Nashville Hot Sandwich, and a poutine... most of which was casually shared. Everything tasted amazing! We sat upstairs which was cool.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Mexican bowl is a lovely filling healthy option with a spark of spice. Pin ball machines and skee ball catalyze my trips.

October 23, 2024

We booked a spot for a 30th birthday party a month in advance. We confirmed number of people and payment prior to the booking and they confirmed everything as well. However, when we arrived and ordered drinks, they abruptly said their payment system was down and kicked us out without warning, while continuing to serve other guests. The manager Kathleen said We are not serving YOUR party anymore and brought up security to urge us to leave sooner even though we were peacefully chatting with eachother. We were being extremely respectful and polite with the area and staff. I believe the actions of the manager were racially motivated and I do NOT RECOMMEND for large groups.

October 23, 2024

Turns away groups over 4, so dont waste your time

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The food is always amazing, and the staff are super friendly and attentive even when they re busy. My server last week (Sam) always gave service with a smile and was very accommodating of all our needs! If you sit at the bar the bartenders are also amazing and friendly. Dan and Noah will surely put a smile on your face and make you feel right at home. Trivia is on Tuesdays and the atmosphere is always buzzing with excitement as Michael Pez is a great host. All in all dukes is a great spot to go to alone, with friends, colleagues etc. and have a lovely & memorable time!

October 23, 2024

Cool bar but gross experience. My poor brother in law sucked up a huge glob of something slimy through his straw halfway through his drink. When we shined flashlights on the glass to see what it was the bottom quarter of the glass was covered in mold and there was the chunk he sucked up and spit back out. The service here was bad but it seems divey so that wasn t a big deal until he showed her the glass and she didn t give a shit. Offered to get him the same drink, sure, but seemed completely unphased and annoyed. Even dive bars should have SOME standards.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great place to chill

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great place to grab a beer and some food. Pinball, games . Great pizza and some really rad wings. Beer was reasonable and we really enjoyed the atmosphere of the whole place. Staff was absolutely amazing. Friendly informative and chill.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I had a fantastic experience at Dukes Refresher! Carter and the entire bar staff were not only friendly but also provided excellent drink recommendations. Its always a pleasure coming here with my colleagues after work. The welcoming atmosphere and great service keep us coming back!

★★
October 23, 2024

Kinda went downhill fast. Loved it the first few times but now it s not so good. Sad. Long wait for service. Pool cues so old they re unusable. Nacho s weren t very good. Gotta find a new place to go when visiting the market. POS system out of order for 2 weeks????

★★★
October 23, 2024

The food was good and atmosphere / service was great but the cleanliness of the place is terrible, I ve received a cocktail with a hair sticking to the glass and one of our spoons were very sticky as if it had a syrup substance on it. I got my food to go and it s clear they don t wear hairnets as another hair was found in the fries I packed to go. The menus were also very dirty shown with food stains of all sorts of colours . Great scenery / service but dirty supplies .

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Awesome bar! The prices are cheap and theres loads of games to play such as tt, basketball, and several og ones.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

One of my favorite places to go to have fun and have a beer with friends! I highly recommend it.

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Ok but much better restaurants available locally.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great spot to go if your in the ST Lawrence Market Area! Always a great vibe with lots to do from playing arcade games to hanging with friends or watching the game!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Funny

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great place to hangout out with friends

September 23, 2024

Worst service I have ever seen. The server refused to serve the drinks without a reason. Not sure if that was racism or something else but I would recommend other places nearby to not ruin your mood on Fridays and Saturdays.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great hangout spot, tons of fun games to play and things to do and the selection of food is great

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Food was good. My sister and I got a trio of appetizers to share for our meal and it was the perfect amount. Service was quick. We didnt get a chance to play any of the games but they looked fun. Lots of finance bros if thats your thing lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great place. Good drinks, good food and a great environment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

My favourite place to hangout with my friends! Especially Tuesday Trivia!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Super cool place & amazing vibe! Food s pretty decent too!

Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I was at the restaurant last Saturday, and after I paid, I realized that I got the wrong bill. I called and sent a message on Instagram but I havent received any response. Even though the service was good, they did not take responsibility for the mistake. I even sent a picture of my order and I still havent received any news. So, be careful if you go there and make sure to check your bill at least three times.

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Not enough staff. Waited 20 mins for our server to come back to the table to get the check. Horrible service because they seemed under staffed. Pizza and beer was good. Food

★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I checked out the trivia on Tuesday and it was pretty good. After a change in host at my usual trivia place I thought I would give Dukes a try. The trivia is fun. The host definitely keeps the crowd, keeps it interesting. Also good, the staff. The staff, or at least the ones I saw, were pretty knowledgeable about what beers were on tap. And the food was okay. Not amazing, but nothing to complain about. The problem is the atmosphere. I havent felt unsafe in a local bar for a long while. This was the first place in the neighbourhood where I felt like I couldnt leave my bag or my drink unattended. I would definitely not come her for drinks at night.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Gives one an old world charm.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

went here with a big group and it was great :) food was delicious, and bartenders lisa & doyle were the SWEETEST!!! they were pretty busy with a couple of big parties but they were holding it down! drink menu is pretty diverse- lovedddd the tequila sunburn. would definitely swing by here next time i m in toronto- didn t even get the chance to check out the arcade! vibe was super cool throughout with lots of fun colors, games, and pretty lights.

August 23, 2024

Possibly the worst service going. Reservation for a specific time. Not 1 person attended the table for over 15min. Service : 1/5

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Lisa was amazing, great spot. Had a good time with my team!! 100% recommended!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Doyle was great! Had an absolute blast with my co-workers.

August 23, 2024

.Service horrible. Had to find someone to seat us . Had reservations. Had to get own menus, and still nothing. So after waiting we left. I could understand the lack of aervice if busy. Wouldnt recommend

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Not the greatest music mix, played a lot of 90s music, rock, and pop.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Good spot for drinks.

★★★
August 23, 2024

The place is Meh. Went there as a part of office party. The food was average at best and they were having a tough time delivering food for the people. Was left holding an empty place for long time. Wouldnt visit on my own dime

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Excellent, trivia night Tuesday is to live for. The host is excellent and vibes are great. I will be back to win! May need to work on the pizza imo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Loved our experience at the Dukes. Friendly staff and delicious wings!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Stopped by for a quick bite and man the pizza and poutine are great. Great vibes and great food would definitely stop by again.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I only give it 4 stars cause Andi in the kitchen is never around to say Hello

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Last night I and my partner went to Dukes for our date night. I want to give a shoutout to our amazing server Huzaifa for being an amazing host. He was very polite and attentive to us and helped us pick the appetizers and cocktails. It was a busy night but he stopped by several times to check on us and made our experience amazing. The food was great and the drinks were very economical and tasty.

July 23, 2024

Never been so disrespected in my life. The manager needs to take a hike.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

This is my literal favourite bar. Just to hang out and play some table tennis, or do trivia night or just chill otherwise! Amazing vibe. Low key, relaxed, casual and fun. Also cheap eats and drinks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

**Review oDuke s Refresher is a great spot for both food and fun! They have an impressive beer selection that caters to all tastes. The poutine and chicken sandwich are standout items on the menu, both delicious and satisfying. What makes Duke s really unique are the ping pong tables and basketball setup, adding a playful element to your dining experience. Whether youre there for a meal or some casual games with friends, Duke s Refresher offers a fantastic time.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Love this place!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Our server was fantastic . The food was so-so but service will bring us back. Busy Saturday and she rocked!!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Basketball courts are so much fun! Definitely check out.

July 23, 2024

Very cool place! Great atmosphere, food is ok typical pub food. But the service is horrible!!! Their servers clearly hate their jobs. My advise to them is find a new one, don t take it out on your customers. I tried to be friendly & nice & only got snapped at my staff. I tried to joke with one in an attempt to lighten the mood & was ask if I was going to order something or just make fun of him? Staffing changes desperately needed.

July 23, 2024

I broke a glass by accident. They said we had to leave after me buying 30 shots and spending $400. I asked the bar if I could pay for my damages and they said no.. you have to leave. Furthermore.. they took the shots that I actually paid for. This bar is ridiculously over rated

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Great place to watch the Euro Cup final and enjoy the atmosphere! The service was attentive considering how busy it was.

July 23, 2024

It was the worst experience. We took our own drinks from the bar individually and they included the tip. And then I went there for another drink and they tipped me for 6 people in the table. And their explanation was we wrote this drink to the table and you are 6 people. Dont go there, bad service.

July 23, 2024

It was the most horrendous bar experience we ve ever had. When we first got there, the server asked us to order drinks from the bar and so we did. One of our friends though got rejected and was instructed to go back to the table and wait for the server to take her order, in which she also did. A couple of minutes have passed and no server has come. We decided to ask a server and she said she s going to have our server come and get her drink order. She spoke with our server and from the looks of it, our server declined to do service. No the other server took the liberty to ask us of the drink order and assist us with it. But again, she came back and said that it was bar service. So my friends went to the bar and ordered. NOW!!!!!!!, the bartender charged our friend for gratuity since we are 6 people in the table. It doesn t make sense since we ordered individually. So now we tried to ask another server about it. He explained that tip is necessary so that the tips for the kitchen staff, bar backs and whoever else will not be from their pay. I don t know but it s ridiculous! Next, one of our friends was heading home first so the two guys that we were with decided to walk her out and take her to her uber. But when they tried to go back in, the security people did not allow them back in. Even though they were also the guys who let them out and saw that they were just there to bring their friend out. They still had drinks left by the way. It s hilarious and just down right stupid! Coercing for tips without serving. Amazing.

★★★★
July 23, 2024

The food was nice, with a typical pub atmosphere. Great customer service and fun stuff to do.

July 23, 2024

With such a cool atmosphere, idyllic location, and relatively reasonable prices, this spot has so much potential if only their staff had a brain. After seating ourselves and waiting several minutes for a server, we were eventually advised by a server who wasn t assigned to our section to order at the bar, which we did. Each member of our party of six left their seat and went to the bar to get our drinks separately. For the second round, the bartender advised us that a server would attend to us, but no one ever came. We went to the bar again, but this time we were greeted with heavy attitude. We proceeded to order, but this time were charged gratuity for what? I m still not sure. Closer to closing time, two of us gentlemen went to walk one of our friends outside to catch a cab, only to be locked out and denied re-entry while our drinks and the rest of our party were still inside. This was an embarrassing experience, to say the least.

July 23, 2024

AWFUL experience. One of my friends got charged (no ask) for gratuity for our entire table of 6 people. We didn t even have any sort of service the entire night, we each individually went to get our drinks to the bar. Later on, 2 of my guy friends walked my friend to her uber and they wouldn t let them back in. Didn t even open the door so I could talk to them. The staff clearly lacks of judgment and respect for customers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Has beer. Nice downtown patio (summer)

July 23, 2024

Drinks tasted like gasoline! Servers and staff were rude and unwelcoming extremely different from the vibe they want to portray. The bartender charged me gratuity for 6 people because there were 6 of us sitting together. My question is, did they serve us at the table or did we go to the bar and ordered drinks INDIVIDUALLY?Another incident was when walked our friend out and waited for her uber and when we were about to go back in, the bouncers told us we can t. We still had drinks and friends who were still inside. We actually had a great time on our first time going there with Stu as our server. But this recent experience with this bar was terrible to say the least. Definitely not going back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great pub for all ages. Service was great and fast! I ve been here more than 4x. Would definitely visit again.

★★
June 23, 2024

Service was awful

★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

We watched Champions League final here today. The atmosphere was great but service was poor and food okay. We ordered salad bowls with beef and got it with chicken! It was probably due to a busy time but the staff planning should be better for such busy times

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Nice place to have bear and play some games with friends

★★
June 23, 2024

RIP OFF. BEWARE

June 23, 2024

Very bad experience !!

June 23, 2024

Not phew

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

One of my favourite bars in the city. It s spacious and has a lot of activities. Great for events, it can be loud but it s a bar after all. It s located in a great neigjbourhood and is an easy walk from union. I learned that there is a location in Muskoka as well and hope to check it out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great selection of beers on tap. Good food. Prompt service.

★★★★
June 23, 2024

Unfortunately, the service of the manager or whatever entitled position she has eclipsed the great service from the waiter. When you are that jaded, it is time to change your job. Kitchen is always good, bar has very creative and tasty cocktails and its a relaxed atmosphere where you can have a great first date or hang out with friends.

★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Good vibes, service is ok, but Oklahoma sliders are an abomination lol, or a joke ($17 for 3 botched, basic, microscopic and gross burgers.. worst thing I ever ordered, easy).

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

This spot is a hidden gem in Toronto. Great spot to jus shoot some hoops and chill with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

As a fan of Nashville hot chicken, I was cautiously optimistic ordering their Nashville hot chicken fingers, but they were GREAT!!

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Fun Tuesday night trivia! Food is what youd expect for a bar. Service is great considering the size of the place!

★★★★
May 23, 2024

When I was last there I wasnt able to find a decent tasting IPA. I hear they have a great burger but I havent tried it yet. However, the chicken fingers are the best Ive ever had. Comes with fantastic blue cheese dip as an option. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Perfect place to get lit and make questionable decisions

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Great service from Huzaifa! Would highly recommend this place

★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

A good selection of beers on tap. Not a single vegan option on menu though so ended up eating somewhere else nearby.

★★★
May 23, 2024

Food is okay, service is good. Overhyped as well! Even their special ones are okay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Very nice place, specially if you want to watch a game and have a beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Nice place for drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Didnt eat there but Im sure it is just as awesome as the people there . Amazing as ever update ! Service

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

The food came super fast and was tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Didnt have any food but the drinks were good and the service was fast and effective despite the leafs game crowds! Will def be back with more friends!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Our company s go to place. Athul from staff one of the nicest person.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Awesome spot! Such great games and the bar food is amazing. Love the nachos and drinks are reasonably priced. Service is great and everyone in there always happy and accommodating.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Doyle was AWEEEESOMEEEE

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Amazing bar. Its a fun bar. With a basketball hoop, arcade machine. Ping pong tables etc. but the food and drinks are really bad. Service is amazing though. Vegetarian options: Not very vegetarian friendly Dietary restrictions: Not very accommodating Parking: Difficult to find parking. Park at a Green P to save time and stress Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchair accessible

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Chill, nice drink, good variety of activities - pinball, table tennis, basketball, .......

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Really cool atmosphere, it s cool to hang out with friends. Drinks are great;: it has a good enough variety of beers and cocktails. Food not so much; nothing delicious but for sure pricy for what it is. Service is top!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great bar staff, with excellent recommendations and a ton of patience. Really delicious food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Stopped by before a show and were really happy we did. Very cool place with a bunch of arcade games. The food was great, particularly the fried chicken sandwiches/tenders and they have a solid beer list. Service was friendly and did a great job taking care of everyone given it s a big busy place.

Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Low quality food, expensive prices

Local Guide
April 23, 2024

STEER CLEAR if you refuse to tip for subpar service. The establishment flaunts an appealing ambiance and has a great vibe, yet its service operates at a glacial pace, even on a typical weekday. Adding insult to injury, a particular server, a middle-aged white man sporting a beard, had the nerve to call us out for not leaving a tip. His demeanor was appalling, and none of us found it meritorious of a tip. The prevailing tipping culture has spiraled out of control. Enduring a 25-minute wait for fries and thereafter the bill during a weekday is preposterous. The sheer impertinence displayed is egregious. Its advisable to steer clear if you refuse to tip for subpar service.

★★★
April 23, 2024

Service was decent but in NO WAY should some chicken fingers, fries and one drink be almost 50 dollars.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Cool place with games and good drinks

★★★★
April 23, 2024

Atmospheres great! Those arcade and tilt machines together with the sport activities made the place different and cool. We really liked the place. However, none of the food we ordered (group of 6) was delicious and fresh....! So, to sum up, service was good, atmosphere was very good, food was below average.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

My new favorite place in Toronto, the food, service and everything was just perfect!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great place, great atmosphere and fun. Thing is they really need to get a handle on their cockroach situation. I was so afraid of bringing it home. Yikes.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Huzaifa was our server and he was just fantastic. We walked in at 10 pm on a busy Saturday night as a group of 25 people. Huzaifa quickly arranged seating for us and patiently took orders from all of us and got us food and drinks timely. We stayed till last call and throughout he was amazing with his service. He was friendly,funny and very attentive to all of us. Will definitely visit soon.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

We visited Dukes last week. Our server was Huzaifa and he was 10/10 in everything. We were a big group and we did not have a reservation. Huzaifa made our night wonderful with his amazing service and bright personality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Ive tried wings at tons of places, and this place has the best wings hands down, even better than dedicated wing spots. Plus, the truffle fries are soooo good on the side. Some great beer options too and the entertainment available is a great touch!! Thank you guys!!! My new fave bar in Toronto.

Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Upset stomach after eating here

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Fun night out but the burger was freezer burned

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Fun games and atmosphere, good serving staff, food was standard pub fare (burgers werent great buy the fries and chicken sandwiches were good)

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Food and service amazing...definitely recommend

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Love this place overall. Our group also wanted to thank Natalie for being such an amazing server! She was so helpful and attentive, even when it was a full bar. Probably one of the best servers I ve had at a bar in a while.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

No post for the food because we only had a couple of drinks.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

The other night, my experience at Duke s reached new heights, all thanks to the bartender, Doyle. From the moment I stepped in, Doyles charisma and expertise shone brightly. Not only did he craft the best drinks with precision and flair, but his genuine warmth and attentiveness made the night memorable. His charm and wit added an extra layer of enjoyment to the evening, creating an atmosphere that was both lively and welcoming. If youre looking for an unforgettable night out, go see Doyle behind the bar at Duke s! (Chicken fingers are fire as well)

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Natalie was Amazing!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

First time at dukes the other night and thanks to carter we really enjoyed ourselves ! It was very busy so it was understandable that our server was occupied but carter was very attentive towards us, even recommending tasty drinks and the truffle sliders which were delicious. Will definitely be coming back and hopefully he will be able to serve us again ! Cheers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great service and chicken burger!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Dope spot with good food and a sweet basketball court. Easy enough to join with people even on a busy fri/sat night. Love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Wonderful fun staff... great beer and food

★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

The food is overpriced. We tried the chicken fingers and we got charged $40 for 8 pcs with fries. The portion is not big at all. For just two people I ended up hungry. The waitress did not advice us about spiciness of the chicken fingers. It was VERY spice for me. The Korean was not supposed to be spice like that. They also charged us extra for the ranch sauce without informing us. They included the tip on the bill without giving us the option to select the amount we want to pay. I never saw it. Be aware.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great night, well looked after for an industry staff party! Special props to Andrew! Thanks for taking extra good care of us man! It was greatly appreciated!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

No guinness here. Cool bros tho

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great place for have some drinks, really good ambiance and lots of games and arcades.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Nice bar to spend some time with your friends or loved ones. It has a bunch of games like table tennis, arcade machines and even the small basketball court

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Where to start! I was celebrating my friend on Valentines Day because she deserved it. She told me we should come here, and so I went online to look at the menus. I immediately fell hard for this bar. The food, the drink, the pictures of the space, it all sounded amazing. We get there and its got great music, a happy crowd and tons of games! All of the servers were so attentive and kind. Special shoutout to Ivan (aka Santa). He came up to the table with the best smile and really friendly approach. Such a bright personality and great server. The food was even better than I thought, and at good prices. Tried peanut butter whiskey for the first time, was actually pretty good, I recommend the Grand Jam shot. All in all, it was a wonderful night out and worth every penny.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Ordered their chicken tenders and their Buffalo chicken poutine. Chicken was super tender. Their Buffalo sauce could be a bit better. Overall food was okay for the price But they have a bunch of games you can play in the back including a small basketball court, ping pong tables, and some arcade games. Fun to go watch a game with friends and do some extra activities on the side.

February 23, 2024

Bouncer was homophobic. Let everyone in, except our 2 friends.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Such a cool place, great food, good vibes all around :)

February 23, 2024

Absolutely terrible service. My friends and I were going to a reserved party taking place at this establishment. We had a bag of old drinks to dispose of as we entered. We were clear and upfront with the security. However, they took it as us being full of attitude and intoxicated which we were not. We were simply advocating for ourselves after being easily dismissed. The security card named Max or Mash had different reasons for not letting us in and was not consistent with his reasonings. This was clear misogyny and abuse of power. As we asked to speak to other security guards, they were open to let us in but due to the initial Max/Mash they were not allowed. We had also spoken to Kathleen, the manager, who has to support her workers and trusted their word despite initially agreeing with us on the phone. Again, this was very unprofessional, no communication and a clear abuse of power from the security guards.

★★★★
February 23, 2024

Has its own vibe, nice place with a lot of arcades inside.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

My server Doyle was the highlight of my night. He was attentive and funny.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Place is so charming and vibes are always good!

January 23, 2024

Bad service. They paid zero attention to us the whole time.and the drinks are a different price at the bar vs the table.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

A large, colourful, and fun bar. Games, a basketball court, etc. make it a fun spot for dates or groups. Great selection of beer and drinks. The chicken was very good. Juicy and delicious. Our bartender was friendly and attentive and looked like a sexy rock n roll Santa.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

I m blown away by how attentive and kind the staff is. I had made reservations and not only did they follow up to confirm, they phoned another time to confirm which sports game my table wanted to have on.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Love it. A pillar of the St. Lawrence community