Reviews - Maproom
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Was Jess W at Maproom a mag?
The Map Room is a classic hole-in-the-wall bar, frequented by friendly locals. I love coming here for an affordable drink with friends. They have a decent selection of beer on tap and can serve up some good spirits. I once ordered an Old Fashioned, and the bartender wasn’t quite familiar with how to make it, so don't expect any elaborate cocktails—this isn’t that kind of place. I've also held meetings here for local... View all feedback.
What Karla D dislikes about Maproom:
When I still lived in RS this map themed neighborhood pub was a nice place for brunch or dinner. Some Sundays during football season regulars would bring in potluck that was available for all to share. Trivial Pursuit cards at the bar are a fun feature. Decent menu and the food is never a disappointment. Bartenders are sweet and on their A Game. View all feedback.
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Last update : 22.05.2024
Dont know what the other reviews are talking about with the food, thought it was incredible. Started with the field salad with Gorgonzola dressing, very fresh and flavorful. I had the pub fish and chips which was good, the fries have that perfect combination of soft and crisp texture. My wife had the black strap seitan sandwich and loved it. It's difficult to find a vegetarian option that is unique but they nailed it. The BBQ sauce on it was tangy and went with the cheese perfectly. Also nice that their cocktails are very reasonably priced and they have Pimms cups which are quite hard to find. Will definitely be back.
I like the Map Room. I've been here a number of times and have always been satisfied. The service is good and the food quality has never disappointed. If you're looking for beer, the place next door, D's Six Pack and Dogs, is where you want to be. But it doesn't hurt that the Map Room has a full bar and a few quality beers on tap as well. This Irish inspired pub sports a limited menu of regular items and an ever changing variety of daily specials. This evening I had a choice of either chicken parm on angel hair pasta or marsala creamed pork chops. Since I had chicken for lunch I went with the pork chops. It came with a tasty bowl of Irish stew and the chops didn't take very long at all to follow. My dish had two chops coated with marsala cream, a baked potato with sour cream and real bacon bits on top and a grilled veggie meddly of tomatoe, zucchini and Brussels sprouts. Everything was delicious! Dinner and a beer set me back $23.80 plus tip... not bad at all for a relaxing Monday .evening.
When I still lived in RS this map themed neighborhood pub was a nice place for brunch or dinner. Some Sundays during football season regulars would bring in potluck that was available for all to share. Trivial Pursuit cards at the bar are a fun feature. Decent menu and the food is never a disappointment. Bartenders are sweet and on their A Game.
Good food, good service. Impressed with the whiskey offerings!
This is more of a 3.5 star review, as I thought this place was solid and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't an absolute dump. I'd driven by here a few times while visiting a friend and last night stopped in for a bite to eat after discovering everything else on the block was closed. We walked in and looked for a hostess stand or something to dictate if we should seat ourselves, when a bartender yelled that we can just sit anywhere. The dining room side of the room was almost full with two large tables and duos of people, but we got a seat and waited. And waited. And waited. After awhile a clearly overwhelmed server came over and read us the specials, which was our main draw to the restaurant in the first place. From the outside this just looks like another neighborhood bar and grille joint that doesn't take its food too seriously, but the menu is a bit more upscale barfood inspired. Though I'm not sure they hit all the marks on everything they wanted to accomplish, it was better than most comparable establishments I've been to. After hearing the specials, we ordered the loaded cheese fries appetizer and waited a good bit for menus to be brought over. I'm not complaining about the service--when our server could get to us amidst her 10 or so other tables, she was great. The problem is that she was the only one on a busy Sunday night and clearly wasn't used to that sort of pressure. I ordered the Regent Square with steak on a baguette and my friend ordered be A1 black strap burger with bacon. We also tried the crab and corn chowder and the cream of mushroom. The scratch made cheese sauce was great, and you could tell the fries were handmade. The crab soup left a lot to be desired. My sandwich was just alright--the bread was great, but the steak was in large chunks and not sliced which made some bites a bit more difficult to chew than others. The flavors were all there, but again it missed the mark for me. It would have done well with a sauce of some sort. I heard a table complain behind us about how long their food was taking and the server said she explained before that it is scratch made kitchen and the food takes a lot of time. I can assure you that my table wasn't informed about the scratch made kitchen, but we excused the long wait times because it was clear the place was overwhelmed. There was nary a sign on the menu or posted anywhere that mentioned how long the cooking times would be. I don't mind waiting if that means good food is on the way, but I feel as if that is something that absolutely should be mentioned up front so the diner can adjust their expectation. All in all, my experience here was fairly good and I wouldn't mind trying it again. I'll just remember to allow myself extra time :
Tucked into Regent Square, The Map Room is a cozy, map‑themed neighborhood pub prized for late‑night hours, strong value and a friendly, community vibe. A scratch kitchen and focused menu deliver solid pub fare — from calamari tacos to seitan sandwiches and fish & chips — alongside rotating specials, local taps, board games and live Irish music. Service can slow when busy, but bartenders are personable and the place suits casual meetups, happy hours and small, lively gatherings.
