Imperial Pub — Restaurant in Toronto

I'm giving this 3/5 because even though they have comfy couches in the back and a television they don't have a Nintendo. Dear Imperial Pub, please get a Nintendo.

Also the draft beer always tastes kind of stale. This is a plus to me though. It gives the pub an authentic character that is hard to replicate. You see vagabonds outside yowling like sick cats in heat, looking at you like they may stab you, and think "I'm edgy. I'm dangerous" as you sit inside warm and safe from the terrors of a cold and indifferent October Toronto night. "There but for the grace of God go I" you think as you sit by the door and see someone outside pull out a glass tube, yes, that kind of pipe, and begin hauling illicit vapour into their lungs as if their life depended on it.

This terrible state of affairs isn't the fault of Imperial Pub. They don't make people poor, and they can't make those street-entrenched euphoria enthusiasts go away. But you're here to get drunk and you steel yourself to do so. You begin watching the fish mindlessly swimming in their tanks, and reflect on a world driven mad by populism and morally bankrupt demagogues. Are the same political forces that are bleeding Western civilization dry at work in the fish tank? Who is their LEADER?

You open up to a stranger beside you who looks at you with mistrust. They're suspicious. But why? You try to explain to explain the fish thing to them but it only makes things worse. You're drunk now. You try talking about the movie you just saw at the Yonge and Dundas theater, but common ground eludes you. You go back to talking to Kyle about farts.

Someone approaches you, eager to speak. Finally, you think, that heavenly connection you've been searching for. This person is dishevelled, and they don't smell so great. He's joined by a woman who looks similar and smells even worse. Probably his girlfriend. Yes. You've been accepted by their tribe, these vapour-smith citizens of the night. They offer to sell you 8 cans of Laker Lager for $1.00 a beer. You gladly accept, looking suspiciously around the bar like you're about to tell a racist joke.

You surreptitiously make the transaction, worried you'll be ejected. You're not 100% sure, but you believe that the establishment would frown on private sales of canned beer in their bar and you're afraid of getting kicked out. But it goes off without a hitch.

They leave smiling, and like most fears in life you realize yours were unjustified as you leave too.

It was a good night in a good bar but you know, you just KNOW that one of the fish can talk. You make eye contact with it on the way out and it winks at you. You've identified their leader and the game is afoot.

"I'll be back. I've got your number" you say out loud to the fish as you walk out. The bar looks at you suspiciously. Is the fish their leader too? You'll get to the bottom of this mystery the next time you're here. How deep does this...

Unfortunately not the most positive experience. The staff were courteous, but we felt pretty much forgotten about most of the night. We were offered a seat by the sofas in the back, which I think left us somewhat secluded and out of sight.

We ordered a pitcher of beer that didn't come. Then, a new server came to check on us and ask if we'd been served. We said we had ordered a pitcher. She did come back and bring our pitcher, and took our food order. Once we received our food order, we didn't see staff again for almost an hour after that. I would have gladly ordered more drinks and food if anyone had come...

I ordered an Imperial Burger, which is described as having red onions and garlic mushrooms. The burger I received was clearly a regular burger with just lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Definitely not as described, but I felt it would take too long to resolve the issue if I brought it up.

When we placed our order, the server took my credit card to start a tab. Not conventional when just out for drinks with a small group, but I understand that they are close to a university and do this for their own security. It would have been fine, except at the end of the night, when they brought the bill, they didn't bring me back my card!! I had to go up to the bar to ask for it back, which is when I discovered they have no tracking system for the credit cards - they keep them all piled together in a little empty wine glass. That is not secure nor professional. I also had to point out my card about five times before the bartender finally understood and passed me the...

The Imperial Pub is located on Dundas St. downtown Toronto. It’s near the Yonge -Dundas Square, which is 5 minutes away from my boyfriend’s company. 2017.11.09. last day of the meeting, my boyfriend, me and his co-workers had a dinner at Imperial Pub. We arrived the Pub around 5:30 pm. Luckily, we got a table upstairs.

The imperial pub is a stalwart bar with a ground-floor pub, upstairs library lounge & roof patio with Dundas Square views. Inside of the Pub design and decorations are very unique. People can read a book and have a coffee there on the couch. Also, they can grab a glass of beers and have a fun with friends sitting on the chairs.

We were very lucky, we found a 6 seats couch to sit. After we all sat down, our server came to the table. She looked a little bit old, but she was super nice and helpful. She told us how to order the food. By listening to her recommendations, we didn’t even take a time to look at the menu. She did a great job to introduce us cheap and delicious food to share. Also, she offered an excellent customer service.

After we ordered the food and drinks, our drinks and food came out very fast. Both drinks and food are all in the super large portions. 6 of us could share the beers and the large starter platters. There are lots of deep-fried vegetables in the platters, such as mushrooms, potatoes, green peppers, and etc. They were all very well cooked and fresh. The tasted of the food were great. The drinks and food were so cheap there as well. In summary, we had a great experience at Imperial Pub Downtown Toronto....