First Round Pub & Eatery in Val Caron

1642 Main St, Val Caron, ON P3N 1R8, Canada

★★★★☆
(294 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Address
1642 Main St, Val Caron, ON P3N 1R8, Canada
Plus Code
JX6R+8C Hanmer, Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Late-night food Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site
Crowd
Family friendly
Payments
Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Reviews

4.1
★★★★☆
294 reviews

Most Mentioned

wings (20) prices (17) take out (12) atmosphere (11) food and service (10) home (8) burger (7) fish and chips (6) beer (6) taco salad (3)
5 stars
156
4 stars
74
3 stars
23
2 stars
9
1 stars
32
★★★
November 28, 2023

We went twice to the restaurant and in both occasions they were out of wings and or ingredients. The food was okay and the service was mediocre, any we aren’t too critical about waiter’s, since I know it’s a tough job at times. Whoever manages this location, needs to address the ordering of food and ingredients. After the meal, we went to pay and the restaurant does not print receipts, but instead will email a copy, surely they could offer a printed copy. The transaction is done on a IPad, so you can’t even get a small receipt. I think we will go elsewhere, since it happened on two occasions.

★★★★★
September 4, 2023

We had an excellent lunch here on Labour Day Monday. Our first experience at this restaurant and we will definitely be back. The fish and chips were terrific. Real fish and really good properly cooked fries. Chicken wraps were delicious as well. Service was excellent.

★★★★★
July 5, 2023

Amazing service and friendly staff. Food is amazing. Mozzarella sticks are to die for and their wings are delicious. Owners are great people. I’m not just saying this to support local but they are way better than other big restaurants. Also their dill dip is delicious. I live all the way in Wahnapitae and it’s well worth the drive all the way to the valley for their amazing food and great service. Highly recommend!!

★★★
May 26, 2023

Service was great. The waitress served us quickly. The atmosphere is cozy and kind of rustic feeling which was nice. They were just out of a lot of food, which is unfortunate for a bar and grill establishment. They were out of some items/ingredients in my meal, but was still charged at full price. It would have been appreciated to have even a tiny bit of reduced price. The food quality that we did receive was great tasting. It has the potential to be 4 or 5 stars if they carry everything on the menu (especially some common and popular items)

★★★★
September 26, 2022

Actually we started out at a different restaurant, but we were not acknowledged. Came here. Had the Taco Salad. Very good. Too big to eat it all. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and pleasant. First time I got to have dinner with my cousin in 3 years. Dinner didn't disappoint.

★★★★★
July 11, 2021

Excellent food with a great variety as well as interesting drinks local spin off names. Service was on par and I will definitely be returning.

★★★★★
October 26, 2020

Food and service were both fantastic. Clean presentation and fresh toppings for the burgers were a fantastic touch. Definitely recommend the jalapeno burger.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Excellent lunch! Was very tasty. Nice to have a a real hamburger at a reasonable price!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Nice sports bar type establishment. Great friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Meals are always delicious and served hot

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ordered liver and onions liver was cooked so much it was black my wife had to cut the burned pieces away and my the looks of the inside of the restaurant i was afraid to eat the food never again.

December 23, 2023

My husbands first meal was burnt! Returned and was alright. My meal was cold and i didnt want to wait anorher half hour. After telling waitress my issue she appoligized but not her fault. I thought we might be compensated for our dissapointment but no...$70.00 for 2!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great neighborhood restaurant and sports bar

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food but the place was quiet and big meeses in both bathrooms

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always good service here. Everyone is always pleasant. Waitress was smiley and friendly.

December 23, 2023

We all whent in for breakfast we were 6 - potatoes was cold - did not receive toast and when i did get them the toast was white and three dots of butter in middle - and what restaurent doesnt have peanut butter or jam but hey they have honey ??

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wheelchair accessibility: Can come in easily and be placed at table Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Service was terrible. Food wasnt as good as previous times. The fish was fishy tasting. Asked for sauce on the side for the wings but brought them on the wings.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Thank you Chris for the lunch when I was sick. You are a sweetheart.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great little place for a good lunch! Hangover breakfast was pretty amazing too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Friendly and welcoming staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Good food and great service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food was very good as was the service

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Outstanding

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

First time won t be the last excellent food and service Random customer covered our bill a kind gesture of paying it forward My husband and I plus my 100 year old mother really appreciate this kindness

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Nice sports bar atmosphere with friendly staff and yummy food. Great spot for wings and beer and other tasty appetizers to go with it!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ordered the taco salad. Lettuce was bitter and the meat was not very good.

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Awesome food and great service I recommend their fish and chips. Portions are very generous.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food was good

December 23, 2022

The manager/owner need to take a serious assessment of how this place is run. There must be processes or procedures that are not working. Maybe staff not being trained properly. Even with sufficient staff the service is very slow, even to be seated is slow... Something is not working. I have given this place many chances, I will not be returning.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food, Friendly service. Very nice patio. Would return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Love eating here

December 23, 2022

Went Saturday waited over 50 minutes for breaded wings one dill flavor one buffalo got them back not breaded (raw) and barbecue sauce on them not buffalo , my wife ordered clue house and fries got them and fries where cold,and ordered garlic bread that was great,asked waitress how much longer she said she was going to go check doesnt come back to tell us so I had to flag her down to ask her,I guess thats why my wifes food was cold because they waited for my wings,wow never again sorry come on first round bar and grill...totally disappointed...I wish I could give it no stars but thats not an option......

December 23, 2022

Ive only been disappointed with this place. Got home with my order to find out we didnt get our cheese stick and the appetizers was a joke... the seafood appetizer is a joke

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Forty creek burger was well worth it!!

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Waitress never brought our utensils until we asked also 15 mins after we placed our group order we found out they didnt have product for sea food appetizers dish the kitchen staff over cooked my deep fried mushroom caps n the wings were over cooked, they were crunchy n had little to no meat. Im from south western Ontario

December 23, 2022

So sorry! This round is my last round!! Service hasnt been the same now for a long time now and food quality has deteriorated.... Hope things improve!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good food. Great patio.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food and great service, parking is limited though. But great for the size of the restaurant

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The last time I ordered to go . The salad was brown the chicken wings tasted like they had been refried and the lemon pepper was non existent. I havent been back since. Dropped the ball big time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Love the dill pickle poutine!!

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Would you like a side of flies with that...should be what they ask when they take your order. First and last time going there. Order was wrong and cold.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Had wings. They were delicious

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Nachos werent great. More of a late Fourth Round than a First Round.

December 23, 2022

Don t go here. Service is extremely slow and quality of food is below average. Both in-person dining and take out service is terrible. I have given this place many chances but this one will be the last. Won t be back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent service and the food was fantastic - I had the Fish and Chips on special and it might be the best I have ever had. My wife had the Julienne salad - delicious and presentation was first class. Will definitely return.

★★★
December 23, 2022

We ordered 1 hour in advance considering they schedule your pick up time, not a problem but it was still 20 minutes late. Staff apologized. Got home and the creek burger had no patty. Thats not cool, because from ordering to eating 2 hours elapsed. Seafood fettuccine was good. Parking: Ample parking.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I have never dined in this place always just picked up It seems like it would have a good atmosphere to go sit down and eat however however in the last year that Ive been in this area the food seems to waver From good to bad And this time around we ordered a pickled Potein And they have recently changed their fries and their gravy W will not be ordering again especially French fries Chicken wings were good

★★
December 23, 2022

Philly cheese steak wrap- sauce had good flavour but so chewy. I had to pull gristle and fat that I could not chew out of my mouth. Fries tasted like freezer burn bag fries. Overall disappointing, and I paid way too much for a meal I didn t even eat.

December 23, 2022

Their cappelletti is TORTELLINI like the packaged ones you buy at the grocery store. The bread they give with it, tastes and looks like a cut hot dog bun. What a rip off. Their cappelletti used to be good. Not sure what changed.

★★
December 23, 2022

Didnt serve breakfast!! I believe that additional service would have got our attention many days

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I have to stop in every time I am in the area. Decent food and the beer is always cool!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Wings and fries are all gone!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good food, Excellent wings and love the steak flatbread.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Food is always good. Pleased with ordering takeout protocols during COVID

December 23, 2021

Trying to support local businesses because of Covid. This will be the last time we support this business. What a disaster. Ordered takeout at 5pm for me to pickup at 610. Got there at 605, paid for the meal, asked for a receipt and was told I d get it when I get my order in a few moments. At 627, I FINALLY got my order. When I asked if they had given me the additional dip I paid extra for - I was told it was in the bag. Guess what ... it wasn t in the bag. They chased after me to give it to me. Once I started to drive away, guess what else was missing. The receipt. When I called to give them feedback on the experience their response was thanks you for supporting local. We re short staffed abs doing our best. THATS IT! We won t be supporting this local restaurant any longer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Food is always great here! Love the wings!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Been going to First round for years!! Service and staff are amazing! Makes you feel at home! During lockdown weve been ordering take out and enjoying it from home! Food is delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

One of the best sports bar in the city don t know why it is so underrated. Try it if you wanna try some good food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent take out service. Food is always perfect. Exceptionally friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Amazing dinner and great service

December 23, 2021

Sorry to say but the food here isnt the best. We had takeout tonight and it was awful. It was gross, flavourless. My grandfather couldnt even eat his meal because his food was so tough. Our burgers were 2/10. Service was friendly.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great food excellent staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Absolutely enjoyed our meal tonight! Generous portions and everything was delicious! Thank you, we will be back :)

December 23, 2021

Luved the mushroom caps from jubes bought them from the new owners they are terrible very watery and mushy,had their fish and chips with gravey,the fish portions were at least 70 percent batter the fries were alright until Iput the canned gravey on them not good, for what i payed for they are way overpriced and not worth it

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Ive had the opportunity to have First Round cater our lunch at work every day. They are always on time and the orders have no mistakes. Everything is cooked well and they have the makings of a good restaurant. The managers seem very organized and driven to run a good business. Where First Round lacks is the quality of their food. First Round struggles to compete in a sea of pub style restaurants with an average priced menu. There is nothing special about their flavours and there is nothing unique about their menu. Eating here will just cause you to feel bloated and unsatisfied. I skim through the menu every day to see what Id be willing to tolerate as a lunch and decide most of the time to not place an order at all. Most of the employees here do the same and thats saying something when our employer even pays for our meals! Overall, the place is fine but, you get what you pay for. Youre better off going to a chip stand. EDIT: Today I decided to place an order for some sweet potato fries. I choose these because it should be the easiest item on the menu for them to get right (Peel, cut, heat and serve) Im glad to say that when I have received my order for them in the past, I enjoyed them. However, the owner decided that since my previous review was not to his liking, that he would refuse to serve me today. I know its his right to choose who to serve and who not to serve. Im just surprised that the owner is deciding to make a point instead of make money. I guess I could always have a coworker order my lunch on my behalf to circumvent the fact that Ive been childishly blacklisted. Lucky for me, I dont really want their food in the first place. EDIT: Im happy to conclude that this situation has caused my employer to seek catering elsewhere. A lesson to learn for the owner of First Round: Dont bite the hand that feeds you.

December 23, 2021

So disappointed order tonight chicken parm it was over cooked and half burnt the time before that.the food was not to good fries were gross change cook not good for business

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Always great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great service and food. Really enjoyed the patio

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Pan seared pickerel was awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good food, great service! Definitely going to try more of the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

If you want good service and good food go here. They do bring in entertainment prior to covid which was a nice treat

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food and drinks, check it out!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Love the food here! Everything Ive had is delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The service was fantastic. Great teamwork on the service part. The food was great and hot. Second day of re opening and this business was ready to take care of the guests.

December 23, 2021

Gross

December 23, 2021

Every time I ve attempted to visit this restaurant, they are closed. Posted hours of operation for Sunday says 9am-8pm, I showed up at 11:08am on Sunday July 25, and the restaurant is closed.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent service and friendly staff but the wings were really dry ate em all anyways. Would go again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great service and food, loved it.

★★★
December 23, 2021

The food and service is amazing when you dine in; however 3 times in the last week Ive tried to order for pick up, Ive been informed the pickup time is 2.5 hrs. They have space to dine in, and if I had done that I could have been seated, ordered and ate in 1hr. Not very impressed, mabey next time Ill take up space, order and take it to go. Mind-blowing. Mabey management should look into this situation.

December 23, 2021

We ordered 4 time from this place only once did we go home with the right order nobody cares what they do there This time they forgot one whole meal . and the wings and the mushroom caps were cold as ice. all for a heavy price you can have it too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very beautiful personalities Had the works Its a shame this wasnt a piece of art that could be hanging on the wall But if they can pull a DaVinci Or pacaso then they got it made. If you want art work to eat then first round is the place to be

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Their fish and chips wad the best fish I have ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great service . We walked in at close to 10pm thinking we had an hour and a bit left since it said closes@ 11pm. We heard someone else say something about it being closed at 10PM. We asked our waitress and she was very pleasant didnt try to rush us but we did hurry our date night. For being such a great waitress my partner left a $25 tip for a $40 bill. Sometimes it pays to be nice and pleasant. Great staff and food we will return. Wishthehours were a little later even 12AM would be nice. Thanks First Round ValCaron! A++

★★
December 23, 2021

The service was not great.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Missing the Sunday buffets

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Ordered takeout! Wings are really good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I just dealt with the best customer service ever. I ordered their delicious taco salad bowl. The dressing was left out by accident and when I called to ask if I can come swing by and pick it up quick, they offered to bring it to me at work for free. Very much appreciated!! :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food and friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

If youre looking for comfort food that doesnt break the bank, a friendly dining experience, or quick and easy take-out, this is your spot in the valley. The wings and poutine are always great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

1st visit here and enjoyed the food and servic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent place and great staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Love this place. Home town feeling and they support local sports! Hats off to the young gentlemen running this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great service and a really nice atmosphere. Food was great.

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food fast friendly service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Was very satisfied with food and service. Was hoping for a buffet breakfast but was not being done today. Good food and prices are reasonable.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Fantastic food and super nice delivery man .will order again .

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

The food was great! And the customer service was awesome, very kind people.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Love the food and friendly service

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Really good fish and chips

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Wings wings wings

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

This place never disappoints. Forty Creek burger and fries was excellent. Great service, nice patio, delicious food, fair prices. What more do you need?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Really great wings. I normally hate legs, but Ill eat these ones. I think its the chicken they get. Not fatty or too much skin. Not watery either. Has a great taste. We live about an hour and a half away, but still try to get wings here at least once a week. Staff and owners are very nice.

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very good service and good atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing staff amazing food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very friendly staff and amazing GF options

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Wings are very small,only one waitress for the time we went around 8pm and it was very busy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The food has been great and well cooked everytime I go. Love 2 for 1 wings everyday. And their new patio is great to eat with friends.

Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Food was served cold and bad service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great food and prices are reasonable

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great food and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious Burgers, Staff is incredible

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great service

December 23, 2020

Although the food and service was excellent. We were advised of the new menu that was coming out. This allowed for this restaurant to charge the new prices that was not on the menu provided to us during this visit. My husband noticed it on the bill after I had paid. I realize restaurants are struggling but this is poor business.

December 23, 2020

i ordered chicken wings for take out it must of been wings from a turkey or something it was gross called the restaurant they said thats the new chicken wings they get from a new vendor DISCUSTING owner didnt do anything when you order take out check your food before you pay i WILL NEVER NEVER GO BACK TO THAT RESTAURANT EVER AGAIN

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Good food good portions and good prices.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very good food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good food. Nice menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great service and great food every time

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very very good

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Love the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great Home cooked meals. They make thier Wings from fresh and they are to die for! Go for 2-4-1 Wings special on Mondays

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great service and fantastic food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Went for brunch very good but music to loud for 11 am

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Nachos were over cooked but they remade it and gave us more then we paid for really happy

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Good wings and good service

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Just average. Nothing special to make me return.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Fantastic. Best food ever and very cheap prices and great service would totally recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Never dissapointed

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

What a great place food,service, atmosphere and staff amazing place. Kudos to First Round great job

★★★
December 23, 2019

Is a great place to eat and injoy time with family and friends but after tonight diner was very disappointed with the plates and the waitress that didnt do her job right and necnecsme back to check if we needed anything and when we did ask she forgot so with that said very disappointed tonight

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent food and service. Very reasonable prices

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Food was great!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

We attended a family gathering at First Round Sports this evening, and had a great time. Our server (Becky) was friendly & efficient. There was an error with my order, and she was able to quickly get it replaced. It appeared that everyone in our group got their food & beverages in a timely manner. I ordered the Chef Salad & hubby ordered wings (2 pounds for the price of one, because he ordered a beer ) -- wed definitely go again next time were in the area. (Silly me forgot to take food pictures today! )

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Wonderful atmosphere, great food and friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Awesome buffalo chicken poutine!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Excellent..ty. Gabby

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good wings

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

2 for 1 wings are good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good food. Great service. New owner I think.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

our french fries were cold and there was a horrible drink selection. I watched our dinners sit under the heating lamp for 10 minutes

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great cold draught, friendly patrons and delicious food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great service and food was great

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Cold beer, tasty panko shrimp ,great nachos, terrific service .Rylan well done!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Food was great....great spot to hang out and watch the game....love it under new ownershio

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great experience, good food and service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

First Round is the best. Best owners, best food, best service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Not what I was expecting, nice environment! Bright, clean well done! Service and food were good. I will go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Speedy service great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

It was really good. The food wasnt greasy and the service was good

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Friendly staff, amazing service, excellent food

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great food and great service. Would definitely eat there again.

Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Had a veal Parmesan.. seem like they tenderized the chicken which was not tender at all. It was flat and seemed to have been hammered to tenderize. The service was ok but if youre looking for a quiet dinner then the loud drunks at the bar dont help. Will not return because the food quality was not good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Had spaghetti and meatballs very good lots left to bring home

★★★★
December 23, 2018

Had good service and good food. Everyone at our table enjoyed their supper.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Very reasonably priced food, great service & even better food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Brought the basketball team here. They set us up all together, last min and gave my players a nice deal on wings :)

★★★★
December 23, 2018

it was a great Christmas party legend mining:) thank you for the great hospitality and great food:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The service was excellent the wings were absolutely delicious and the beer was ice cold!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great place. Excellent atmosphere. Fantastic food. Staff is entertaining and on top of things. Really pleasant time.