The Caledonian

Ordered the Fish and Chips, Scotch Egg and Deep Fried Pickles followed it all up with coffee and a Deep Fried Mars bar.
The place was packed but they were super accommodating and got us a table quickly. Service was friendly the entire night and we were checked up on often.
All of the food we ordered was amazing. I’ll definitely be back.

I reckon this is the best Scottish bar in the GTA. Appropriately then, it’s a bit fancy. It deserves to be.
Everything was nice: the Scottish waitress, the Brewdog beer, and the Haggis fritters. Prepare to drop some ducats though, this place delivers a well-​crafted experience to those fortunate enough to be able to casually order liquor in restaurants.

First timer! went there last night with my honey, before a play. I can’t say enough about the service: they seated us right away, and the server was friendly and attentive with us all evening, despite it being SUPER busy. Somehow they managed to seat everyone that kept pouring in, even though the place already seemed packed.
The scotch selection was awesome and reasonably priced, which pleased my guy greatly. I really enjoyed the award-​winning Caesar. They have an interesting mixed drinks list as well.
The food menu is short and simple, but what we ordered was awesome. As other reviewers mentioned: they make an amazing scotch egg! I mean, I guess it’s hard to make a bad one, but I really enjoyed it. The HAGGIS. I can’t say enough good things about this, it was really filling and I was quite sad I couldn’t finish it because each bite tasted like the most comfiest of comfort foods. It’s my new favorite dish! My partner ordered the fish and chips: the fish was pretty oily but very tasty and still crunchy, a huge portion that we could have split probably. The fries are perfect juliennes and the tartar sauce was tasty.
Overall, we came for the drinks but will come back for the food, atmosphere and service.

Fantastic dinner — I had the steak pie and fries and my boyfriend got the haggis entrée (beautiful presentation!)
Food was very flavourful and filling, the service was friendly and attentive, last but not least there’s the extensive scotch & whiskey offerings! Definitely worth taking the time to peruse and enjoy. We will definitely be back!

Fantastic food. Great scotch. Nice patio. What more is there to say? Try the Mac and cheese, and add bacon:)

I have only been for drinks, I’ll have to come back for food. The location is an unusual hybrid of a Scottish pub and something… well, more upscale. I am not sure what I thought of it. I think of a pub and I am looking for something more relaxed and less stuffy. I am not quite sure where it fits if I was looking for a place to go. In all there was nothing bad about it, just felt a bit ambivalent about the space and experience. I did like the chaser shot of pickle juice.

Real cool whiskey bar. Tons of of choices. Friendly service.

This rating is mostly for the food. Came here for dinner with friends on a weekday evening. I was surprised at how classy this scottish pub was on the inside. Very romantic setting. However, I thought the lighting was too dim (I could barely read the menu).
I ordered the Taste of Scotland (sausage rolls, deep fried haggis, and scotch egg, with gracy and aioli dips). I didn’t enjoy this dish very much. The sausage in the scottish egg had a funky taste, as did the aioli dip. The sausage rolls weren’t anything special. I actually prefer the frozen sausage rolls that you can buy at the supermarket and bake yourself.
I asked my friends how they enjoyed their dishes as well. One friend really enjoyed the butter chicken while the other thought it was just ok. The meat pie may have been a bit bland cause my friend had to add ketchup. As for fish and chips, my friend said the batter was too thick compared to the amount of fish. Lastly, my friend’s beer tasted watered down.
Definitely won’t be back for the food. Maybe this place is better for drinks?

Atmosphere is right. Busy, at times loud. Excellent single malt inventory and the staff knows what they are. I asked if they had a Balvenie Caribbean Cask, the Lass replied, instantly, «Of course the 14 year old!»
Food was top notch. The Mrs loved the Steak and Ale Pie, I had the Haggis stack with neeps and tatties. (fresh caught that day). Best haggis I have tasted this side of the pond… not quite up to Stornoway or MacSweens. I would like a little more spice and a little more of that dark organy flavor. But as it is, it will more likely suit North American tastes.
We shared the Ardbeg house smoked salmon… awesome and very unique with texture halfway between cold smoked and hot roasted. The peaty-​ness of the Ardbeg came through very subtle and pleasantly. Try it it is a don’t miss.

We ventured out to the Caledonian last weekend after dinner at a nearby restaurant. The place was really busy, but we were lucky to grab a couple of seats at the bar. We were greeted by a couple of really friendly and outgoing bartenders/​servers. We had a great time, while my boyfriend was tasting their scotch and I sipping on delicious prosecco. We didn’t eat, but were sallivating at the sight of the dishes being served. We are definitely going back for dinner soon.
Carly was bartending that night and was totally awesome! Watching her work, was impressive. She is fast, knowledgable, and super friendly. Despite being really busy getting drinks onto the floor, she never let down on superb service to her clients at the bar. Thanks Carly for making our first visit memorable!

Up yer kilt son!
Who loves an authentic Scottish pub? Ah am aye! I quite like the Caledonian! Its everything you want from a wee Scotty establishment. Its warm, cozy with a great crew and actual Scots running the castle. I love the brews on tap (though Belhaven Black should be on tap in the stouts department). The food is right «o» son and the atmosphere is full of tartan goodness!
Well done chums!

Excellent server who knew her stuff. She was very knowledgeable about the food on the menu and took time to explain it. Also the unbelievable Scotch menu! We tried the Taste of Scotland and it was fabulous. Looking forward to returning many times.

The food was alright, I’d say even pretty good. Tried the steak pie with a side of haggis. The haggis was actually pretty good. Good beer selection, though I’m surprised they didn’t grace guiness… How can a pub like this not have guiness?
The server was so bloody rude that it ruins the whole experience though. Who doesn’t say sorry when they spill and splash something over their guests. And who demands for, instead of apologizing and asking if it’s ok to pay with credit because they ran out of change…
And she didn’t even tell us it was last call. So when we tried to order dessert all she says is the kitchen’s already closed.
Don’t ruin your nice bar with such bad service…

After a game of ball hockey, my team and I decided to grab dinner to celebrate another successful season and with our experience with Indie Ale House in our last season outing, most of us had high hopes coming to The Caledonian for a Scottish dinner after an intense game. Unfortunately, this place around the area was quite disappointing given it had positive reviews on Unilocal.
First of all, if you had been reading my reviews, you will know lighting is very important for me. I dislike dim places because it makes me very sleepy and energy draining when I’m supposed to enjoy a meal especially at night! (maybe it would be considered as romantic if i was actually on a date). Lighting is terrible here, it’s so dim I can actually fall asleep. Second, the ventilation was terrible, no AC at all on a day that is 25 degrees outside, our party had to move closer to the patio to actually feel a little breeze. Third, the service was not great, server was not very attentive, wasn’t polite either and didn’t smile much, But consider they only had two waitress that night, I guess I shouldn’t expect great service. Actually, I blame it on the dim lighting/​atmosphere as I believe it must have took a toll on the waitress mentally as well as the night went on. Fourth, the food was not impressive at all. I ordered the Scottish Steak Pie hoping it would be decent because this is a Scottish restaurant afterall and the pie was terrible. Sauce was not flavorful at all, the steak was very chunky and rough and the potato didn’t taste good.
The only positive I have for this restaurant and deserves the 1 star I am giving is because when I asked for a recommendation on a light beer, the waitress recommended the Innis & Gunn Lager and I really enjoyed it.
Overall, if you are on a date and/​or you are into whisky, with their wide selections of whisky, you will find one that is for you.

I love the haggis here!
Warm atmosphere, nice menu that isn’t too complicated. They do what they do well. Recommended.

The best, and really only Scottish pub in the city. The owner is super friendly, the food is good and there are millions of scotches. I’ve had to stop going regularly because of the hole I inevitably put in my wallet when I go.

This is one of the few places that we found to hold a party for about 20 people without having to pay extra or book a separate room! They do have a back room for whiskey tasting events that you can do if you wanted to.
The space isn’t huge, but you can fit a lot of people in here. The drinks are lovely, the bartender even made some shots for us that were on the sweeter side. which of course must have been a bit difficult since they don’t carry a wide variety of other types of alcohol.
A few people decided to try some of the food (I did not so I can only say they said it was good — I think haggis was tried and the steak pie).
The Scotch menu is extensive! If you are not sure then just ask! You can learn a lot from the servers, who by the way were so nice to our large group! Always with a smile and we never had to wait long to get food/​drinks.
Parking is a pain in the a$$ around here, that’s my only negative comment — you may have to end up getting ripped off by parking at the Metro about a 7 min walk away ($ 20!!).

This is the BEST BRITISH PUB in Toronto.
First off, the owner and host, Donna, is lovely and always makes everyone feel at home. When she’s at the venue, it’s like having a meal at your best friend’s house. Secondly, Donna is Scottish, so this is an authentic British-​run pub. Not some cookie-​cutter corporate chain *cough* Firkin *cough*.
The food — both starters and main are excellent. And it’s excellent EVERY TIME I go there. My favourite is the Taste of Scotland — a starter that has sausage rolls, Scotch egg and mini haggis. Superb.
The Caledonian has an excellent whisky selection. If you’re new to whisky and not sure where to start, do yourself a favour and try a Glenmorangie (it has an orange label). It’s like making out with Amy Pond from Dr. Who.
I would highly recommend The Caledonian to British people as it captures the best of a real British pub. And I’d also recommend it to everyone else as it’s a place with great food and atmosphere.

It’s good… It’s ok. On a crazy night service is lacklustre and you feel like an underprivileged guardian who has not received a social assistance in weeks– in regards to being acknowledged by your server.
Pickle shots are fun and I would encourage trying them if one has not before. I have heard only excellent things about The Caledonians whiskey tastings, but on a regular night: drinks, service and food are mediocre in comparison to the other options of the area.

Great Food, Wonderful Service, Incredible atmosphere on the lovely patio, and the best of all– Outstanding value that would please any Scot! (and I’m half Scottish, so I can say this!)
We began with a bottle of Pinot Grigio that was an applaudable $ 30. It reeked of nothing but white peach, but for a summer’s eve on a patio, this is not just allowed but welcomed!
We had the Scottish platter that consisted of Haggis fritters, sausage rolls and a scotch egg cut in half to share. YUM! Is there anything more delicious with a drink than a Scotch Egg?
I think not.
And to continue our ‘No Vegetables Allowed’ menu, we had fish and chips and the mac n Cheese. Fish was a crispy and generous portion of haddock with lots of chips, but they were very brown and over cooked. I forgive because everything else was so great.
Mac N Cheese — some of the best I’ve had and not made at home myself. They snuck a couple of cherry tomatoes in there, and they were a surprisingly delicious contrast to the cheesy decadence of the dish, itself.
Patio was nicely decorated without being pretentious, and the crowd was a mix of 30 somethings and a few old-​timers. It’s not a rowdy pub for the young ‘uns.
Our server was the cutest and sweetest Glaswegian lass and we very much appreciated her witty anecdotes as much as her attentive and timely service. Our bill was just under $ 85 for all the aforementioned goodies.
This place is a winner or all fronts and I plan on coming back!

Fraîchement revenu d’Écosse, voilà que je découvre à quelques pas de chez moi un excellent petit pub écossais tenu par des écossais avec non seulement d’excellents whiskys écossais mais aussi de la restauration traditionnelle. Du Haggis? Mais bien sûr ! Préparé par un boucher de Glasgow émigré dans la région, c’est comme si vous étiez de retour dans la vieille Calédonie !