The Brass Pub

The Brass is a great place to come with a big group of friends and share some beer. They have a selection of bar games (Buck Hunter, foosball). The location of the bar is quite inconvenient as you must stand directly in the way of those trying to enter the building. I sampled some of their maple bacon wings and was very put off by the flavour however some of the other flavours I have tried have been quite good.
I give it a generous rating because I have always enjoyed the service and company I’m with when I visit.

Had the worst nachos that I have ever had in my life here the other night. They were burnt and it seemed like they just put a spoon full of cheese and veggies on a pound of tortilla chips. The waitress also took FOREVER to get out bills.

Honestly in my opinion, the Brass used to be one of the best pubs in Kingston. Their wing special on Tuesdays and Thursdays are really amazing (I can’t lie lol). I remember there used to be one really really nice waitress, yes USED TO BE. But you know what, last night, was the worst night I’ve ever spent perhaps during my entire stay in Kingston, because I wasn’t too impressed about what I got at the Brass.
First of all, there was only one waitress and she yelled at my friend. My friend asked for a drinking glass and it took her FOREVER to bring that. Literally, forever (which is saying perhaps like more than 45 minutes). My friend was just complaining for a bit and she yelled something, I was rather shocked. She freaked out when it got very busy, and she kinda screamed «it is really BUSY!!» with a very harsh tone. But I sympathize her because it was very busy and there were just too much going on, and MONTREAL wasn’t doing well!
Second, it took probably like 2 h for the additional wings that my friend ordered to come, and when the wings were served, they weren’t even hungry any more, and the food was all wasted. Although I have to admit I love the wings from the brass. too bad, it took too long.
Third, but most importantly, the manager would not switch the channel to the basketball game (which perhaps accounts for the need of like 30% of the people in the bar) just because he hoarded the TV to watch the baseball game. Like honestly who watches baseball during the regular season we are Canadians not Americans, and it’s the playoff season for bball!!! My friend was totally upset, he came to the Brass for the game, but what did you do, you disappointed him. I spent 30 minutes consoling him, at the end it was just draining.
It made it so much worse when the habs lost, it broke my heart, at the end. I don’t like you any more!!! THE BRASS, but you know what im just kidding, you are still one of the best. despite all the s*** i just talked about.

Great place to get a pitcher (or two) and set up shop for an evening of chatting and debating with friends. Usually decently priced and they have some great drunk munch options as well. Tends to get commandeered by whatever sporting event is occurring at any given night and I’ve heard that it can get a little seedy on some nights. But overall a great vibe, always have music or a live act playing on a small stage which provides excellent entertainment.
The Brass also has another side: Brunch. Excellent homefries and well priced brunch fare make this a great choice for a Saturday or Sunday after a big night. Also, I’ve always had excellent service when I’ve been here which is a change from some places in the Hub!

This one is another of my ‘four-​with-​a-​warning’ reviews. This place, unlike a lot of my previous childhood haunts has not changed since I was there years ago. In fact the only thing that I can see that’s different about the place is the number of UFC event posters and more graffiti in the Gents.
This was a place you used to go to either to start the evening or close it off and it hasn’t changed. It’s a drinking place, through and through. The pool table still does good business as does the deer hunter video game. The pint list is basic and posted on the wall.
Depending upon what you’re looking for, this place will be a two-​rating if you’re looking for what can poorly be described as «classier», but if you’re looking for a place leaning more towards the «seedier» and are looking for pint-​and-​wing specials (that’s Tuesday, by the way), this is probably your place. It is unapologetically basic, covers the bases, and I’m all about that.