Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub

Came for the ufc event, $ 10 cover at the door. Not many options when you’re scrambling to find a place to watch the fight. There was a good vantage point from anywhere in the bar from I saw. Their night menu which was very limited to finger foods/​apps. I ordered the Sheppard pies which were 4 small yorkshire pudding type pies. It was really sweet, like almost too sweet like a Korean bakery. The ones were good enough that I enjoyed it, unfortunately the portions were tiny. I wasn’t even close to being satisfied in the belly!
Decent draft selection, with some Ontario crafts and of course Guinness.
It’s more of a 2.5 stars for me.

I love all Fionn MacCool‘s that I have ever been to. I was skeptical when I walked in to this one as it is rather small and there were not a lot of staff. The patio is a good size and set up nicely. It did take our waitress quite a while before being asked to order drinks but she profusely apologized and was attentive for the rest of the night. I really enjoy all the food I‘ve ever had here whether its sharing an appetizer with friends or having an entrée. The irish chips and dip, Guinness poutine and rover bites never disappoint, the salads are delicious and fresh and I had the pleasure of trying a mushroom steak boxtie which was so filling and also completely delicious. They almost always have some sort of drink deal or food deal whenever I go. Honestly my ideal pub/​bar/​restaurant. I go here with my boyfriend, my best friend, I would bring my parents here no problem. I honestly recommend this place to anyone and everyone. It is a completely relaxed, fun and comforting environment.

There was a guy on a guitar playing and three songs in, a man (I’m assuming was the manager) cut him off and told him to pack his things up. It was the worst display I have seen, humiliating and embarrassing for everyone.
The only reason I gave one star is because the bar tender was super nice and the food was ok.

Mixed emotions: That’s how this place makes me feel.
I came here for lunch and drinks 4 times and had amazing food and really great service. The Shrimp cakes are really delicious and turned me onto Hot Banana peppers, which I always thought tasted like jalepeno’s but they actually are more like vinegary, sweet, slightly pungent bell peppers.
I went in the other day, met some lovely people, and was having fun. I ordered a cod sandwich and was happily muching away. I was enjoying it — and I’m not a huge seafood fan — unfortunately, when my sandwich got near the end and fell apart — a long hair was apparent on my plate. A long, black gross nasty hair that made me want to vomit. I swear to freaking GOD I have this worst luck with this! Even got a hair in my pizza when ordering takeout from Pizza Hut only 1 week earlier! Ugh. Anyway, The manager had left (like no one was there but customers) and the meal was free (buy 4, get one free), so I just stopped eating. I should have said something, but I often wonder what’s the point?
Anyway, beers are cheap $ 5.50 for every pint until 6pm on weekdays (including Blanche de chamblay and other pricey brands) and the staff are pretty nice (although seems they’ve lost some girls lately.
Just please PLEASE! MAKE YOUR STAFF WEAR HAIRNETS AND DOUBLE CHECK EVERY PLATE FOR QUALITY CONTROL.

Friendly and rapid service, but the food not too good. Last time we have tried a veggie burger — it came out nice looking, but without any taste. However, if you live near and want a rapid drink, you should go for it at this place.

Great food, amazing service! They bend over backwards for you if you come with a newborn baby, offer to heat up bottles for you when you ask for hot water for the bottle, etc etc
Check on you constantly, food is great for what it is, comfort pub food, a favorite of ours whenever we take wee one to her doctor’s!

A typical pub with a patio. There aren’t a lot of options in Davisville/​Yonge so why not?
You’ll find your typical pub fare here with a slight Irish touch. We ordered fish and chips and a pasta dish. We also got beer (that’s what pubs are for right?) The fish and chips tastes like what you’d expect fish and chips to taste like. It wasn’t excessively soaked in oil. And like most places in Toronto, the fish is always the frozen variety. The bacon clam pasta was good, but I felt the portion was a little small for the price. The clam shells make it look bigger than it actually is. If you take out the shell, it’s not that much food. Or I’m a big eater.
I’m not too strict about the food in a pub because I don’t go to pubs for the food. A pub is a place where I’d care (slightly) about the atmosphere. Like most places, they have daily specials, and TVs with sports. There’s really nothing noteworthy from my visit, except that I find the prices slightly high. It gets a solid 3 stars. You can’t go wrong here if you’re just looking for a regular pub experience.

We tried this place for the first time hoping for good food. Judging by the prices on the menu we were expecting top notch. $ 20 for steak and fries. $ 12.50 for a salad and then in small writing $ 4 extra for chicken. That’s $ 16.50 for a salad — it better be good no?
Food came and the steak looked good — too bad it was as chewy as gum.
Such a cheap piece of garbage meat and when the waitress asked how everything was and I told her about the steak she kinda just faded away with a «Oh, uh, did you … uh». Gee thanks for your help. She never visited our table again and then one of us had to get up and go to the counter to pay. When we complained again they said «it’s ok, you don’t have to leave a tip.» Which we didn’t.
As for the salad? Good salad, fresh strawberries but the chicken was as dry as a bone and warm to cold. The fries were overdone as well.
I signed up with Unilocal just to leave this review — stay away and save your money. Bill was way over $ 100 for about $ 10 worth of food — unbelievable.
P. S. The Guiness was on special for $ 6.50 and when I asked what the regular price was the waitress replied, «oh it’s always $ 6.50 but we have it for $ 7.95». Some «special». What a joke.

Friendly service, comfortable seating and good selection of drinks.
The place is comfy and cozy, intimate, really. We just came here for drinks, no food. It was a great place to hang out.

Every time I walk into this place I feel like I’m on Coronation Street… why?
It’s my local after work and I’m always greeted with a «Hey Heather!» … It’s so nice when you go to a place and they know you on a first named basis.
James (the owner) is very friendly and is popular amongst the crowds chatting and making conversation. He does some of the serving as well so he’s usually around.
The ladies of the pub are nice as well — Laura, Taylor and Rita are the usual ladies I deal with… all so nice and friendly.
Yes the pub fits a smaller crowd but I wouldn’t put that as a negative. It’s just more cozy that is all :)
Food is always good, my latest discovery in this place is the Irish Chips. SO good with a pint of beer. I don’t know what the spicy dipping sauce is that comes with it but it’s damn good!
IF our summer would roll around they also offer a nice patio. Right around 3 is when the sun rolls onto their place and you can sit there for the night.
Cheers!

This is about the smallest Fionns you’ll ever find. We stop in here from time to time before the Bull and Firkin. The food is good and there’s a solid selection of beer and whiskeys. The size is a bit of a problem. The TVs in the pub aren’t well laid out, mainly because the ceiling lights hang down and block the view from many angles. The washrooms are also a problem, with one stall for the men only, so after a few pops men give up waiting and go into the women’s. Overall, it’s a cozy place. Recommended.

My girlfriend and I came here recently before heading out to a concert. The place is deceptively small! The front serves as a tiny drinking lounge and in the back, there are larger tables for sit down dinner. The bar rail is a bit small but it’s actually well laid out. I ordered a mac & cheese which was a gourmet above KD diner. It was actually very tasty. My friend ordered fish & chips which were not greasy. What I liked best is the beer list and more importantly, the fact that they serve Samuel Adams.