The Wicket in Toronto

1671 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1A6, Canada

★★★★☆
(368 reviews)
Categories: Pub Bar Event venue Takeout restaurant Restaurant

About

ABOUT US We love a good time! To us that means good food, good drink and good people. Consider us your friendly neighbourhood watering hole offering great homemade food, cold beer and the friendliest service east of High Park.

Website
thewicketonbloor.com
Address
1671 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1A6, Canada
Plus Code
MG4V+48 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

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

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Bar games Great cocktails Live music Live performances Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Dancing Food Food at bar Spirits Wine
Dining options
Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
368 reviews

Most Mentioned

atmosphere (15) bartender (15) darts (12) burger (9) prices (9) wings (5) party (5) pool (4) steak sandwich (3) pinball (2)
5 stars
238
4 stars
81
3 stars
26
2 stars
10
1 stars
13
★★★★★
November 24, 2024

The Wicket is a great little spot to meet friends and family and hang. Thank you Nigil and his crew for the fun and music and the yummy blacken chicken

★★★★★
October 31, 2024

Chicken wings and jerk chicken sandwich were good! Hot sauce options were super good, nice spot close to the park went there for the first time and left satisfied with food and service

★★★★
July 7, 2024

Excellent little bar to go to for some casual fun out either after work or catch up with friends on a weekend. Didn't grab the bartenders name but she was courteous, friendly, and entertaining with everyone I saw her interact with. Drinks were well priced, the vibe was comfortable, and I can't wait to bring more of my friends here.

★★★★★
May 26, 2024

I go regularly on Monday night for Balfolk jam sessions and it has become a tradition to chat with Nigel, get drinks and have some delicious food. You could spend hours at the bar, the dart room or just hang out with Nigel. Very close to the subway and conveniently located. A place where you can take your friends or teams to.

★★
May 8, 2022

I don't often leave negative reviews but the food was not good. The Greek salad was full of massive chunks of cheese and poorly sliced onion, the soulvaki was dry and hard, and the chicken burger was complelty burnt along with the fries. This place is great if your going for a drink, watch a game, and have some chips, but I would steer clear of the food.

★★★★★
October 10, 2019

Beautiful rustic pub near High Park. Ideal to drink a beer after work. The beers are local. The service is friendly and gives tips for eating and drinking. Highly recommended!

★★★
July 13, 2019

Decent neighborhood spot, but better options are very close by. All prices are pretty reasonable given the location. Food is pretty standard bar food, nothing has been particularly tasty over the past few times I've been. Service is friendly and fast. Would recommend if you are looking for a simple neighborhood pub.

★★★★★
February 22, 2017

This is a solid neighbourhood pub! I wouldn't have thought to check it out, but the google reviews convinced me otherwise. Glad I did. The atmosphere was very comfortable. There are two levels, so there is plenty of space. The service was extremely friendly and attentive. My glass was never empty before I was offered another. The food was very good as well. I got the suicide wings and they were how I like them. A slow build up of burn that stays with you long after the food is gone. If you come early (before 6 or 7pm I think) all the beers are a buck off. They also had some other cheap drinks that day as well. So, you won't break the bank having a few here. I'll definitely be back.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Went here to watch soccer game and kept coming back. Great time for a drink.

June 22, 2024

Came in after work and was told I had to much to drink, looks like a good place to eat and drink, but apparently not. I work usually from 4am to 12 big worked until 6pm and I was denied my first beer. So much disrespect

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The food is the best pub food I have ever had! The lemon pepper and cajun wings and the burger are so amazing! This place is a hidden gem! Nigel the bartender is a sweet guy who always gives a generous pour but go for the food too!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

First time in the Wicket and what a pleasure. A throwback to a time when a local pub was the center of the community and everybody knew your name. Didnt have any food but... its a pub and about so much more than that. Thank you Nigel for a wonderful evening, we will definitely be back.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

A great local. Food has always been fantastic. Nigel is always a friendly bartender with generous pours. The upstairs is a great event space, or just fun to hang and play darts.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food is fantastic, especially the goat curry. Drinks are solid and the staff are the best in the area by far. Love this spot.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Nice little joint near high park. Def. Worth checking out. Love the vibe in here with the vintage toronto photos on the wall. Food was good and company. Support your local business !

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

I go there on Monday evenings on the upper floor for the weekly Balfolk Toronto event (French folk dancing and music with live musicians). Look for Balfolk Toronto online.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Small hole in the wall, dope staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Solid old school pub with a great room for darts up top.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The most rude and racist experience I ever had in a bar. Racist environment and terrible service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing host and service. Very kind and generous. The food has good quantity and very reasonable priced menu. Must try Irish pub.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The pub itself has a lot of character, it feels cozy and warm. The food is alright, albeit nothing special. Same with the drinks, its your standard pub far. If you live nearby its certainly an old reliable option, but I dont think Id go back if its out of the way.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Well Nigel, The warm hearted soul that he is. Will make for a wonderful experience at The Wicket day, or night. Cheers eh!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This has become our go to Fridays spot. We come here for an hour and change when the girls are in gymnastics and traditionally have a bourbon sour and a beer, with a couple of bacon and cheese burgers. This is a cozy, friendly neighbourhood spot, dont expect fancy, its good drinks, great food, and an amazing staff, specially Nigel, who since day one made us feel like part of the regulars. In another occasion I had the opportunity of trying the meatballs and those were amazing as well. If you like the typical pub scene, and a friendly environment, I would definitely recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Hidden gem in the neighborhood. Food is soo good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best bartender in the city. Truly a place Where everybody knows your name .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a great time there. The bartender is very nice and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice cozy spot! Shout out to Nigel, our super cool and kind server. Made us feel very welcome. Great place to chill - especially before going out to dance nearby at Lithuanian house Ill definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great experience. Had the burger and fries. Cooked to perfection. Bartender was very friendly and funny. Made for a wonderful evening and will be returning!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very friendly efficient service. Good local beer. Excellent burgers! Recommend as a simple basic local pub.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Before recently, I had only ever popped into this quirky spot a few times for a pint and never had an issue. Its a very local place with a cast and crew of regulars, loud inside jokes and a slight cold shoulder to non-regs but nothing to complain about. The came my most recent visit as part of a large group booking. We had the upstairs rooms booked for around 50-60 people two weeks in advance. A select menu was printed out, which indicated they thought about what they could reasonably serve a large group. Spoiler alert: It was a disaster. The kitchen, servers and order systems were overwhelmed almost immediately. Stressed out servers took orders that didnt arrive for up to an hour. I overheard one guy (maybe an owner?) ordering white rice from a local Chinese place. Apparently they had run out of rice for their menu item of jerk chicken. Another item of Korean ribs with kimchi was presented as an entree, but came as a limp pile of meat with no kimchi or any sides. Eventually they were convinced to bring out some of the same peas and rice that came with the jerk, and likely originated at the Chinese takeout. Ordering a drink upstairs was impossible. I went downstairs which was dead, and was served by a guy who kept insisting he didnt work there. He took my 9 bucks for a can of Hendersons Best anyway. Standard toronto bar rates, but still painful. And they had nothing on tap. I ordered a paneer curry, and after waiting over half an hour and numerous check-ins and promises, I cancelled the order. The waitress blamed an issue with their ordering software. Ten minutes later, the other server showed up with my food. I refused it, assuming I would be charged, despite cancelling the order. She promptly left and gave my food to another table. I was glad it didnt go to waste, but if it was being offered on the house, I would have eaten it. The smartest of our group saw the wall-writing early and went down the block to Dynamite Sushi for food. They were also very slow at accepting payment. When a large chunk of the group tried to pay, a logjam at the cash forced people to wait at least 30 minutes. Based on other reviews Im sure many regulars rightly love the Wicket. And it has a certain charm, but they were in over their heads with my group, despite ample time to prep and messed up a lot of our nights. If they arent ready to deal with a large but calm and organized group, then they shouldnt take the booking.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bar would not accept a real Ontario driver s license because of my height not an accepting or welcoming place the prices are also mid

December 22, 2023

Very hands on . If you are in a smaller group and identify as female heading to this establishment. Beware of the male bar staff. Owners if you are reading this. You know who I am referring to.

December 22, 2023

Didn t have a lot of menu items available. Waiter was creepy. Kept putting his hand on my legs and shoulder and leaving them there which made me extremely uncomfortable. Maybe it was just being friendly, maybe not. Either way, they should not be putting their hands on customers like that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

recently went there for the first time and had a couple drinks, seemd like a nice relaxed spot

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Me and my friend came here on Halloween weekend and had such an amazing time. The bartender was super friendly and the drinks were great. Couldn t have asked for a better time. Definitely going to be coming back.

December 22, 2023

Maybe pull down the advertisement on your website about being a bar that shows all LFC game and opening up 30 mins before kick off. We showed up here today and some dude told us to come back 5 mins prior to KO because he had to clean the kitchen. And the place was absolutely dead. Had to leave and figure out another spot.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food and service..nigel amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Warm, cozy place. Friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice place to have a beer after footy training and watch some Premier league football

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Such a nice guy running that place. Friendly patrons as well (tks for getting us the beer, Vlad!). Im sorry I didnt take that shot of whisky as well.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love this place. Anytime Nigel is in you are guaranteed to have a good time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The staff here are incredible. I had just been in town for a conference and stopped in to meet up with a good friend and the staff were just absolutely amazing. Super charming and friendly and funny. Oh my gosh, I wish I lived closer. I would come here all the time.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Hosted a private event upstairs and Staff was all fantastic to work with. Nigel was great to deal with and all the BartTending staff made our night, Food was great and Look forward to coming back.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

What a bad attitude and deliverance from the staff. Highly recommend elsewhere with somewhere less prejudicial and racist!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fun environment, great drinks and staff. Would love to come again and watch a game

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and service. Nigel is a legend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food was really good. Great bartender! Quiet but it just re-opened .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice vibes, friendly staff. Love the upstairs for events

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Terrific place! When you think of the show Cheers, think of this place! The owner Nigel is the best, huge personality and we had tons of fun. Food is real good and way better than most pubs! If youre from out of town, walk in, say so and if Nigel or Ingrid are there they will treat you like family. Located on Bloor with easy access. Love the place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great people great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great bartender and patrons, highly recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Amazing food and great atmosphere

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great pub for darts

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

During my last visit, I sat at a table and got completely ignored for more than 10 minutes before I finally gave up and left. I dont think Ill be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good beer, okay food, basic atmosphere

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Kind of dirty chef left in the middle of our meal. Long wait but fries were good

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Lots of dart boards and beer. Hang ten

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Customer service is way too amazing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

This Is Anfield

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great service and food cant ask for a better place to just hangout for a fun hangout with friends with no judgement and really priced out

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The chicken mash and corn was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I attended a private event here. It was a lot of fun. My husband went downstairs and really enjoyed the food. Id recommend the wicket

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great atmosphere!

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Look at weekly specials. Should order from here more often!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great price and atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Had a fun afternoon here great service, selection, and menu. Has a great neighborhood feel

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Quality food, efficient service (albeit slightly icy). GF had the Gumbo which I sampled and found it to be really tasty. She also had the quesadilla which she reported as being fine. I had the Sheppards Pie that I had to send back as it was still cold in the centre. Once it was heated properly I found it to be highly enjoyable. Minus 1 star for heating glitch and not the most welcoming service. Would return though.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Exellento

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice pub, with friendly staff! We had gone in for NYE, and it was a great night out. Close to transit options as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food and service. The staff is super friendly and chill environment. We had our work Christmas party there and they were able to accommodate us all with no problems. Very happy and had a good time there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Hands down best pub at Bloor and Keele. Owner Nigel is a LEGEND.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Our server was great, it was a large group and she handle it very well!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good local pub with good access to the subway. Has a strong English feel to it and a few good local brews on tap.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great people great atmosphere and even better booze

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

A pub, simple place for drinks or simple dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

People are very sympathique, its not expansive, I met Burt Reynolds here...several time the same night...ask barmaid to meet him !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

A great place to watch footy and wonderful food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great local pub, the publican/bar owner is a class act. Dart boards upstairs.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food, adorable waiter

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

What a great place, the irish waitress went above and beyond to help us. Will def be coming back

★★★
December 22, 2019

It was a decent spot to stop. Ate the wicket club alhough it hit the spot, the food is nothing special. Great place for a couple drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I ordered a steak sandwich and onion rings and just loved them. I was having a craving for Steak and this place delivers! The onion rings were awesome, light and fluffy but crispy yum! I definitely recommend this place! Also, friendly fast service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best onion rings in the city with a games room upstairs. All one needs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great owners:)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Cool place...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Super friendly local spot. The owner is very down to earth and welcoming to new customers. Not a large selection of taps, but what they have is great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great spot to hangout with friends for food, booze and sports

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Quality service. Great food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Went for drinks was good

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Super warm atmosphere. Drinks are amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The food was amazing here. Went in for a few drinks but I managed to get the fried chicken and mashed potatoes...100% I will be coming back. My friends enjoyed the rest of the night playing darts upstairs.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great steak sandwich.

★★★
December 22, 2019

Good craft beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great atmosphere with great food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Grate place

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Friendly, fun, great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great place to be and staff and food,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

What an amazing pub. Great conversations. Great FOOTBALL not soccer and the bear bartender ever Steph.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Friendly place to go for a pint and a chat.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Decent place, decent prices, decent food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great fun easy going place!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good beer and good service need I say more

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Every neighbourhood deserves a local like The Wicket. Nigel s the best & the food is great.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Decent food. But the wings are very small. $14/lb is a lot to pay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Drinks are fairly priced Staff is friendly and fast Bar is nice and dark TVs available on both floors Lots of space and games upstairs aka darts, table hockey etc

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great food and atmosphere, very accommodating of our party with multiple small children!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great vibes awesome service, pretty wicked spot Froed Chicken Dinner.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

The classic burger was outstanding. although I shouldn t have had them, the fries were delicious. Service was very friendly and attentive. Great spot. If you haven t been. Try it! They won t disappoint

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great food and atmosphere.

★★
December 22, 2018

Had some better decent time, but was pretty seriously warned, where I wasnt whom the bartender thought

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good service. Fair prices. Will likely go back

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Legendary Establishment. Drinks. Darts. Damn good time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

A Liverpool supporters heaven.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Honest meals. Good food prepared well. Not a meatloaf person bit tried it as a special and loved it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Nice Liverpool bar. Good for games or just a few casual drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Awesome and fun and great food also friendly