Dog & Bear - Toronto

I am sharing this review as a local who has visited this pub/bar many times. It is a good spot for watching sports and hanging out with friends. However, a clos... read more I am sharing this review as a local who has visited this pub/bar many times. It is a good spot for watching sports and hanging out with friends. However, a close friend of mine, a professional healthcare worker in her thirties who never causes trouble, had a horrific experience at this establishment. She was at the Dog and Bear for a friend's birthday, peacefully watching basketball at the bar when out of nowhere, a bouncer approached her, called her "the chosen one," physically grabbed her, and forcibly removed her from the bar, throwing her into a back alley for no apparent reason. She was not intoxicated or causing any disturbance. This behavior is unacceptable and dangerous, especially towards a young woman. I urge the Dog and Bear to address this incident. I am appalled that such a terrifying and disgusting event could occur at a place I have frequented. I will no longer be a patron, and I will be warning others, especially women in the area, about what happened.

I'm here pretty often. It's close and convenient. The atmosphere is pretty cool and relaxed. The food is pretty good, but a little pricey for what it is. They m... read more I'm here pretty often. It's close and convenient. The atmosphere is pretty cool and relaxed. The food is pretty good, but a little pricey for what it is. They make the best fish tacos though, and the fish and chips are pretty great too.

Walking down Queen Street we happened to drop into The Dog and Bear. What a great find, this little pub offered good food, friendly staff and a homey atmosphere... read more Walking down Queen Street we happened to drop into The Dog and Bear. What a great find, this little pub offered good food, friendly staff and a homey atmosphere. Pricing was reasonable and portions were large.

Show up and walk in. Stand there awkwardly for 2 minutes. No waiter/greeter acknowledges us despite walking past. Bartender eventually comes over and asks if we... read more Show up and walk in. Stand there awkwardly for 2 minutes. No waiter/greeter acknowledges us despite walking past. Bartender eventually comes over and asks if we 'd like a table. We ask to sit outside and he says sure he 'll send someone out. Sit outside for 6 minutes. Finally someone comes. She asks if anyone is helping. We say no. She says you have to check in inside first . We say We already did the bartender told us he 'd send someone out . She says oh . Wait 3 minutes. She comes back with menus and glasses no water. It 's 11 minutes in and we just got menus and glasses no water. We wait another 4 minutes. She 's still not back with water or to take a drink order or food order. That 's 15 minutes lmfao. We leave. And probably never will be back! Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

Sat at the outside patio for a quick snack. Got some sweet potato fries (crinkle cut which was fun). My waitress was nice and genuine. It’s a great pub for game... read more Sat at the outside patio for a quick snack. Got some sweet potato fries (crinkle cut which was fun). My waitress was nice and genuine. It’s a great pub for game nights and other celebrations ! Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5