The Bristol

This is a nice spot on Queen West with a lot of potential. I’ve been there for drinks a number of times and have also enjoyed their British-​style brunch.
The brunch was delicious — filling, served hot and reasonably priced.
My main suggestion with this place is to hire a full time host for nights — each time I’ve been there in the evening the bartender tells you to seat yourself and eventually a server comes over and finds you.
During brunch the waitress did not refill coffee or water unless asked so I would get the brunch hostess to go on regular tours of the restaurant filling up water and coffee.
The Bristol is a cute and warm place you should check out if you’re on Queen West and would like a spot where you can actually carry a conversation.

Great meal! British food was done perfectly. Pie crust was flakey and fresh. Excellent fish and chips. Loved the mushy peas! Indian curries were spicy and better then some Indian restaurants. Will definitely return when in Toronto again.

I really like this place… well probably more than like… I’ve been to this place 4 times in the last few months.. twice for brunch.. Twice for dinner.. No disappointments. Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t like going to the same restaurant too often but this place has kept me happy.
Their menu has so many interesting items.. And while the menu is not huge, I want to come back to try something else. I’ve has their fish and chips and their veggie burger.. both were delicious. The British style keeps things traditional yets add a little bit off Indian flair. The drinks list has a bit of the old with some new brews to keep things interesting.
The staff is also super friendly. It’s a good place to watch the Hockey game and they are willing to accommodate if it’s not on TV.
So whether it’s day or night… whether you want something comforting and hearty. can’t go wrong here.

Wings are… curry, very british, not my fave. The Cauliflower bites are AMAZING!
Service is always good! Friendly and helpful. This is a fun place, that’s clean, pretty and cozy. Really like it. They have a TARDIS! and nice bathrooms. And good drinks menu, the pies are lovely but the Sunday night dinner is to die for! NOM NOM! Great seating for the games!
I love it here!

We headed out for dinner as UK folks living in Chicago, it seemed to check our cravings boxes
Spent $ 30 return cab fares from downtown and was excited to get some expat food having read the menu
Did not realize there were no «all day» breakfast or brunch items which ruled out cheesy beans and full Monty variants etc as these are weekend mornings only
We were told that every type of pie and the the balti curry also not available
On ordering another cider, then told that all Burgers off the menu now too
Pretty much left with a choice of bangers and mash, fish and chips both with mushy peas and a couple of curries, the third was going to be too hot
Curry was ok to good if you like sweeter tika but as a pub curry no issues
Fish and chips and bangers and mash were sent in with arugula salad in absence of mushy peas !!!
Bangers, mash and arugula nothing to write home about
Just not cricket
Fish was OK and chips OK but not like UK
All in all the lack of menu was more than a little disappointing. They took off $ 2 to $ 3 off each dinner but after a $ 30 transit fare the discount was irrelevant we could afford to eat at places close to hotel with high ticket items, we chose to make the trip for the experience which unfortunately was not good

Was looking forward to The Bristol. As an expatriate I am always looking for a taste of home.
We went for a mid afternoon Sunday Brunch and were seated immediately. I ordered the Full Monty and my wife went for the Bristol Toast (a seemingly egg-​less variant on French Toast).
Lots of little things contributed to the low score:
— No decaf beverages
— OJ came with far too many ice cubes
— Although authentically British the bacon looses points for being slightly undercooked
— Garlic Loaf used for the fried bread and Bristol Toast, not a pleasing discovery
— Home made beans were listless and flavourless
— Home made brown sauce was abysmal
— Scrabble game was missing 6 tiles
— Fried Toast was a) cut too thick, b) not fried (seemed like it was grilled on a flat top), and c) not cooked with the fat from the bacon and/​or sausage
— potatoes were dry
Would I go back? Maybe. Certainly not for brunch, and now that my expectations are a lot lower they may be met.

I’m basing this review on the last 3 times I’ve been here. The first time my boyfriend took me here, it was not what I was expected. I didn’t like it much. I had the Glasgow which is a plate of potato scones topped with sausage meat and then a poached egg served with gravy. But funnily enough, I took home ½ of my brunch with no intention of eating it, but after reheating it was so good!!! I wanted more.
Came back a second time, the menus were different and the potato scones were different, chewier and dry and I left extremely disappointed.
The last time I was here with my boyfriend we service was slow and the food took about an hour long wait. Ridiculous. Every time I seem to come back it gets a little more disappointing.
If people ask me if they should go, my answer is yes. Go! Try it. The brunch is delicious. Will I myself be back, however? With my luck, probably not. I don’t think my poor little heart can withstand being disappointed again.

This was the first time I had dinner here (I’ve only ever been here for brunch which I would highly recommend!).
We started off with the cleverly named Porkoras, which are pakoras with smoked bacon. They were a really big portion but a little underwhelming — all you could taste was batter and chunks of bacon fat. After that I wasn’t sure what to expect of our main. Our server recommended the Steak & Ale pie and I’m really glad she did because that dish is the only reason I’m giving this review a four star. I can see why that dish is a customer favourite. The pastry is light and delicate, the filling is hearty — they don’t skimp on the steak, and the mashed potatoes (made with real potatoes) are soft and fluffy. Writing this review makes me want to order one right now!
The service time was average and our server was attentive and friendly. I would definitely go back for that Steak & Ale pie again.

Went with a group of 6 for Easter weekend. The restaurant was not full but they took a while to bring our food. I had the eggs St. George and they were delicious. It was very reasonably priced with our bill coming to less than 40 $ for 2 meals and a beer.
Will be back for sure

When I went for brunch a couple months back I enjoyed my meal, not only were the portions huge but they were delicious. I had the french toast coated in rice krispies and my friend had the regular eggs, hash browns and bacon. I loved their version of Mimoas with beer instead of champagne. I was excited to come back.
We went for dinner last night and the food was terrible. The hostess that greeted us wasn’t too friendly but we made the best of it and had a drink and played some cards while waiting for a table. We ordered apps which were beyond bland, we were all starving so we eat them regardless and waited for our mains. I had a burger which was dry and boring, my friend had the chicken and waffles which were horrible, other friend had the banger butty he didn’t enjoy either. Only person who enjoyed their meal was my boyfriend who had the steak pie with stilton, it was pretty delicious. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing… but how can you mess up a burger? Might only be back for a beer, I like their selection.

Was at the Bristol on Saturday april 4^th.
We were a party of 8 was great the to go downtown for a treat. We all eat differnet food I had their Rover hamburger with the blue cheese was so big great flavour. Also others ordered the fish and chips, the roti and beef pie. We also ordered appetizer with cheese and pork pie was so delicious. The service was really good and the she did bring our water and drinks they way we requested. It was not to busy it was early in the day and will go back soon like the food and service.
The price for what we paid was great just loved the food.

Came here for weekday brunch with a friend. I’d heard it was good and it did not disappoint.
We were literally the only customers at 1pm — I wasn’t even sure it was open. We had a friendly, patient server who popped by every once and awhile to make sure we were OK. Didn’t seem to mind that we hung out to chat long after finishing eating.
Food was incredibly reasonably priced. All day breakfast was $ 10 with a generous portion of eggs, two big slices of bacon, toast, fries (not my favorite) and a small salad. I felt the portion was quite generous.
Took a look at the dinner menu and would love to come back.

I have been here for brunch and for dinner, and didn’t leave disappointed either time! Went with my boyfriend who is Irish but grew up in England and even he raved about the food here.
For dinner we each had a curry dish and they were both delicious and the presentation was really nice as well.
One time we went there at they were playing Dr. Who and it seemed like people just went there to watch it and have some pints. Which is fine, although we weren’t aware of this at the time and it (the TV) was super loud but whatever.
Overall, friendly service and good food. The atmosphere is nice, and I love snagging a table by the cozy (electric) fireplace. I would go back.

I came here for drinks one night and had a couple beers. They have a decent selection and for the price you get a good amount of beer. It’s a lively, fun atmosphere, but beware service is slow on the weekends due to it getting pretty busy. There brunch is four stars! It’s delicious, big portions and fair pricing. Line for breakfast on weekend can get crazy long, so be prepared for a wait! But it’s definitely one of the best brunch spot in neighbourhood.

Came here for brunch on a Saturday morning — we got there when the restaurant just opened so there was no wait — but even as we were eating there really wasn’t much of a line or wait either.
I ordered the eggs Bristol — it was an average eggs benny but the homefries were very dry and some of them were even burnt. Would probably not come back to this place for brunch.

Came here for brunch one weekend. Great pub atmosphere if you’re looking for some good old English breakfast for brunch. Located at the corner of Queen/​Dovercourt, this restaurant may get busy at times but the service was fast. There was also an upstairs bar if you wanted to watch sports.
In terms of what we ordered:
— Full English Breakfast — The downside was that they ran out of black pudding that day which was a disappointment.
— Eggs St. George — Not your typical eggs benny but spicy eggs benny with a kick.
In terms of food portion, there was a lot of food including a small salad and homefries. We both left satisfied. If we’re ever in the mood for English food we would know where to go!

We went for some Christmas cheer this evening at The Bristol, which is in our ‘hood (most restaurants/​pubs in our ‘hood were closed). Others had the same idea.
John was our server and he took good care of us.

Customer service and food — spot on.
Folks were friendly and the atmosphere very comfortable. It was quiet when I came by but later it was filled with people watching soccer I believe.
Haven’t a single complaint other than I really wanted to try the fried bread which is only available on the weekend. I’ll have to come back.
It’s a pub menu you’ll find with classic fish and chips and shepard’s pie, of course. Went with breakfast and was absolutely happy with my choice.
Crispy, slighted salted potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, two generous slices of bacon, grilled tomato, beans and toast. Served with a really good in house made HP sauce. Washed down with some water and a cup of coffee.
Highly recommend. No pretentiousness here. Just good vibes and fine tasting pub food.
Cheerio!

The meals my boyfriend and I ate yesterday were very good. The fish and chips portion is massive and the best tasting fish I’ve had. The batter wasn’t too greasy and it went well with their house made tarter sauce. Bangers and mash tasted just like the pub near my flat in England. I’m not a fan of mushy peas, but the taste was fairly good, and the mash was seasoned really well.
What brings the place down is their service and lack of knowledge. My boyfriend enjoys trying their different beers, but yesterday he mentioned that the waitress never seems to know anything more than the names of the beers they offer, except for one particular type that she knows the flavouring of it but not the name.
Overall, this is a nice casual hangout spot. The food is not outstanding but still good, and hits the spot if you want some English comfort dishes. They always have room to sit, though it gets difficult when a football game is on. They sell Crabbie’s ginger beer too, which was exciting for a non-​beer drinker.

This review is for their curry — we ordered two types — the chicken raj (madras style) and the lamb vindaloo. Both curries were $ 15, and included rice, roti and pappadum. The sauces for both curries were OK, but the portion size was pretty small.
The lamb was incredibly tough — it wasn’t cooked long enough to break down the connective tissue in the muscle. The vindaloo had an odd bitterness to it as well.
The chicken raj was OK — a little salty for my taste. The roti tasted like it was from a package, and not made in house. The rice was hard and undercooked.
Would we order it again? No. It wasn’t well-​prepared, and the portion size was incredibly small for the price. Would we return to The Bristol? Yes, but probably for brunch.