The Loyal Oarsman — Restaurant in Ontario

Edit: I saw some people talking about the patio so I wanted to add...the patio had maybe 4 tables when I went on Father's Day 2025. Being the west-end, you can't expect much from a patio, but this one unfortunately is just the parking lot. It's pretty deep too, like maybe 7 to 10 vehicles deep and even if the lot was somehow empty, it's just Bath Road to look at.

The workers are pretty great. The atmosphere is mediocre, mostly because it hasn't been updated in about 30 years, but also because of its unfortunate location being squashed between two other businesses in the plaza. So there aren't any windows except for the front (which aren't picture windows, they're those block ones you use for privacy in washrooms) and it's always really dark. Everything is red or brown and the lighting is low and yellow instead of being up high and more whitish. Maybe people find that cozy, and I probably would too if everything wasn't already dark and dreary. I only go when my elderly, west-end father wants me to meet him. Again, the bartenders are really kind and hardworking. So if you don't mind it being dark and you're of the senior crowd who wants to sit at the bar, you'd probably...

We ordered the Cheddar Bacon Burger (no bun) and sweet potato fries, adult size Chicken Fingers with Fries, Nachos (no meat), kids Fettuccine with tomato sauce, and Steak & Guinness Pie.

The Burger was okay. The beef patty wasn't very flavourful but the fries were excellent. Chicken Fingers were great (hard to mess that up), and the portion was generous. We've had the Nachos here before but we had them with ground beef and they were excellent. We won't have them plain again. My child was happy with the pasta. Good portion and huge piece of garlic bread. The Steak & Guinness Pie was very flavourful! The smaller pieces of steak were very tender but a few of the large pieces were chewy.

We always find the LO a bit loud (it's a bar so that's not a surprise) so we were happy to be seated at the very back of the restaurant where it was much quieter. Our server was prompt, friendly and attentive.

This wasn't our first time there and it won't...

The Loyal Oarsman is a classic English Pub! Immediately upon walking through the front door you are transported to a bustling British Pub at the height of a rush. There are always people at the bar and many of the tables are full but even that being said... There always seems to be a place to sit. The cielings are low and the floor is layed with red carpet... It creates a warm and very enticing atmosphere. You just feel at home. The staff are very friendly and quick to get you started with one of their many many drafts and an amazing and delicious appetizer. The menu is chalked full of authentic English fare... Bangers and Mash - Yorkshire Pudding filled with beef, onions, mushrooms and gravy - Steak and Guinness Pie - Shepherds Pie... And so much more. It is very delicious and satisfying, Beleive me! If you want a place to go for a quick lunch with a few friends or even take that special someone for date night... This...