Whelan's Gate

I doubt there is a person named Whelan that runs this place but I wish there was - regardless, Whelan should know that the two servers that we had were probably the best I've ever had in Toronto. My tables drinks were never empty and they were super professional. Whelan should know that these guys are making you tons of money and keeping a whole room full of people very happy. Great place, great food but lets be honest all of it suffers if there isn't great service.

November 11, 2024 on Google

Very interesting place. The host was an amazing guy. Some live entertainment as well. Pub food but good pub food. The atmosphere is really why you wanna be here. Cozy and friendly

November 11, 2024 on Google

This was the perfect place to spend a cozy Friday evening with a friend! The outdoor patio is the place to be (given some good weather). I was happy with the gnocchi I ordered. Our server was super friendly too.

September 21, 2024 on Google

To respond to the owner: Here is a photo of the food we ate. And the QR code with your menu. My friend had a fried chicken sandwich and I had the burger. You are having a trivia night tonight, correct? We sat on your outdoor seating area which you have to go up the stairs to get to. I am certain I went to your establishment. I live close by. The server that served the back outside area was our server. I have never had a ruder server in the history of my life. She seemed friendly at first. Then she brought us dirty cups for the water. I ignored this fact but I should of left then and there. I told her I wanted a virgin mocktail but something that wasn't sweet; she said she could make me something. She brought me back straight-up ginger beer, which is a very sweet sugar-filled pop. I can't drink something that sweet for health reasons. You would think that she would of at least checked in with me, is ginger beer (AKA POP) okay, but she clearly did not care which is why she is a terrible server. Then I told her hey this is way too sweet I can't drink this, she aggressively stared me down and said nothing and I felt super uncomfortable so I said I will pay for it and it was fine. I was of course expecting her to say no this is my fault let me clear this for you or something. What kind of person brings a pop to someone who has just asked about having a drink that isn't too sweet? Is pop not considered sweet anymore? Also, I make this request at every restaurant I go to and they either say yes we can or no sorry we can't. I have never had someone tell me they can make me a not sweet mocktail and then bring me straight up pop. It's actually laughable. She included the 8 pop on the bill and we wanted to talk to her about it. Please keep in mind when I said we would pay for it I didn't know at that time she had handed me straight up pop. Once I knew that after checking the menu I was understandably upset that someone cared so little for me and my health when it's their literal job. We inquired with her and asked why a pop was given to me in the first place and why it would be charged when I couldn't drink it. She unapologetically looked at me and rudely said "she said she would pay for it" like a teenager and then abruptly left the table and slammed the outside balcony door on us. Never in my life have I dealt with a server that has such poor communication skills or emotional regulation. She couldn't even be bothered to say, "I am sorry there was a misunderstanding but I can't remove it from the bill." If she had of been able to communicate in that manner I wouldn't of written this review. I can afford to pay for the 8 dollar pop, it's the fact that that she walked away from us and slammed a door in our face which was extremely rude. I live close to here and I will never be coming back, and I will be warning all my friends and family not to come here. The fried food is good but it is mostly bar food and very salty and greasy. Don't come here looking to eat anything remotely healthy. The atmosphere would have been nice if the server wasn't so awful. You could tell she asked the other server to bring us our food too after I told her the drink was too sweet and lied and said we were being mean to her, which we certainly were not. We visited Thursday July 25th around 7:40. Don't be fooled by her fake friendliness she was annoyed literally just by us asking questions about the menu.

July 26, 2024 on Google

I was super excited to have my first fish and chips of the summer here, but I think they should change their menu to say mino and chips to be more accurate to what you actually get. The service was nonexistent as well, walking by numerous times without checking on our table. Won’t be returning.

July 25, 2024 on Google

Got a Guiness and fish and chips, both were very good, the Guiness was smooth. Service was great and fast. Was not too busy until 7:30pm ish.

January 27, 2024 on Google

I’m not even a brunch person and they have me hooked. I’ve tried most of their brunch items and I have no idea which is my favourite because they’ve all been truly incredible. Though I highly recommend getting any savoury dish to start, then splitting the french toast (it’s to die for). I think that’s the move.

April 24, 2023 on Google

Bruch here is SPEC-TA-CU-LAR! Officially my new favorite brunch spot... by a landslide. Everything we had was next level. The Eggs Benny was superb - the peameal bacon is cured in-house and was cooked to perfection, not soggy not dry, the perfect thickness. The hollandaise sauce was exquisite - silky, rich, yet light, like a luxurious blanket - nothing soggy, lumpy, overly salty about it. Poached eggs were perfection, not even a hint of lingering vinegary taste you get everywhere that had me almost swear off ordering eggs benny altogether. Home fries were the right amount of crispy and not too salty (miracle). Even that kale side salad was perky and properly dressed. But the excellence just kept coming. Thank gahhhd we ordered that side of bacon and steak - cuz they were friggin amazing. So amazing that I actually asked why the bacon was so good, perfect thickness, excellent taste - and was told it's also made in-house! That piece of steak would hold it's own next to some fries as a dinner item - it's phenomenal. Whatever cut that is, it's moist, flavourful, and gorgeously prepared - a very far cry from the shabby, tasteless, chewy write-offs that you get from most places with 'steak and eggs' on the menu. Whatever you got, get that side steak too! It's not too much. You will not regret it. I can't stop thinking about it. We also got the Cinnamon French Toast - it's bruch after all - which was superb - light, not too sweet, whipped cream was obviously fresh and home made - a very classy touch. Service was super friendly and attentive, and the vibe here was perfect for brunch, and the quality for the price has to be one of the best in the city. Get you some brunch here ASAP!

April 24, 2023 on Google