Ups N' Downs - Sarnia

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Ups N' Downs

Ups N' Downs
3.9 / 5 (264 reviews)

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We are a full-service pub-style restaurant located in the heart of downtown Sarnia's cultural and historic district, offering a diverse menu including appetizers, lunch, dinner, and gluten-free options. Enjoy a great view of the St. Clair River while listening to local musicians on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, as well as Celtic music matinees on Sundays and open mic nights. Our banquet rooms on the second floor are perfect for special events. Celebrating 40 years in business, Ups N' Downs is a truly local pub with walls adorned with photos, maps, and artifacts showcasing the history of Sarnia and the surrounding area. Cozy up by the fireplace in winter, or enjoy the warm weather with bi-fold doors opening to the street in summer, overlooking the St. Clair River. Come join us and experience our welcoming atmosphere, where, as the Irish Proverb says, you're only a stranger once.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: User

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 264 reviews

We had a nice family dinner for adults. Very reasonable in price and the food and service was absolutely perfect.

Great bar. Live music. Cold beer. Excellent staff and the owner is very nice.

Food and service were great. You really need to put a sign at the front door of Front St. Two of our parties ran around the block to see if the entrance was on the other side before we circle back

The food was really great. But the service was excellent. Everyone was so kind and totally took care of us. It was the best place I've ever eaten.

First and Last Visit. The server was pleasant but very unorganized, the food was mediocre with some in our party having cool to the touch product brought to the table, but the kicker was almost 1hour and 45minutes to receive our order. No manager present to explain or apologize for such a delay. Huh...

FAQ

The restaurant offers complimentary WiFi for its customers.

The place provides you a selection of gluten-free dishes.

You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The restaurant gladly provides high chairs for babies and toddlers.

The restaurant and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

The restaurant also accepts credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

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