Our Rating:
2 Buddhas: Good food, good service, nice atmosphere
Cheapo!
The Review:
Ever since this latest chapter of Ye Olde Orchard opened 20 metres from Michael's work in March, he, and a lot of his colleagues, have been regular visitors for a weekly 5 à 7 after-works drinks (to the point where Michael can now just order his "usual"). In addition to a good selection of local and imported beers at reasonable prices, there is also a broad menu of typical pub foods ranging from wings to burgers to salads to curries. There is nominally a British-type theme to the place (Irish music, staff in kilts, Scotch bottles on display, Premier League football on TV), but the food is actually decent, so the theme falls down a little there.
This newest addition to the fleet of YOOs is conveniently on Prince Arthur Ave, right next to Blvd St Laurent, and, as mentioned, literally a hop, skip, and a jump from Michael's work (as proven one night after the 5 à 7). Good location. The interior is what a pub should look like. Clean, reasonably well lit, wooden tables, stone walls, and waitresses in short kilts. There are, unfortunately, in my book, too many TVs in the place, so no matter where you look, you get distracted. It's seems a global phenomenon that when there is a TV in a bar, one tends to watch it rather than socialise, no matter how boring the show. Let's face it, it's usually golf or ads, and surely our bar companions are more interesting than that. That aside, the staff are friendly and attentive, the music at a pleasant volume (with a good selection of British/Irish music), and the seats comfortable.
So, onto the food. There are a number of choices in each section of the menu, and nearly all the choices made so far have been met with satisfaction. The sweet potato fries (with curry mayo if desired) is quite popular, but I find them a little limp. The home fries are, however, crisp and good, and cut nice and thick, as they should be. The soups seem to be popular, but nothing overly exciting, and we've never tried them. Same goes for the wings. Winners on the menu are the selection of burgers ($9–$15). Good-sized, tasty, not full of fat. The selection of pies is also quite good, although I always question the definition of a small baking dish covered in pastry as a pie (~$10–$12). Surely a pie should have crust on the bottom as well? Either way they have so far been meaty (real chunks of meat), hot, and delicious.
But to be honest, you don't really go to the pub to eat, normally. But if you're in the neighbourhood, and looking for a quick, reasonably-priced meal with a beer to match, this is the place to go. It's a good local to have.
We're regulars here. Normally for drinks, but for food as well when the time is right.
20 Prince Arthur Ave Ouest
http://www.yeoldeorchard.com/
Other locations on Monkland in NDG, and Montagne in Centre-Ville are similarly good by reputation.
2 Buddhas: Good food, good service, nice atmosphere
Cheapo!The Review:
Ever since this latest chapter of Ye Olde Orchard opened 20 metres from Michael's work in March, he, and a lot of his colleagues, have been regular visitors for a weekly 5 à 7 after-works drinks (to the point where Michael can now just order his "usual"). In addition to a good selection of local and imported beers at reasonable prices, there is also a broad menu of typical pub foods ranging from wings to burgers to salads to curries. There is nominally a British-type theme to the place (Irish music, staff in kilts, Scotch bottles on display, Premier League football on TV), but the food is actually decent, so the theme falls down a little there.
This newest addition to the fleet of YOOs is conveniently on Prince Arthur Ave, right next to Blvd St Laurent, and, as mentioned, literally a hop, skip, and a jump from Michael's work (as proven one night after the 5 à 7). Good location. The interior is what a pub should look like. Clean, reasonably well lit, wooden tables, stone walls, and waitresses in short kilts. There are, unfortunately, in my book, too many TVs in the place, so no matter where you look, you get distracted. It's seems a global phenomenon that when there is a TV in a bar, one tends to watch it rather than socialise, no matter how boring the show. Let's face it, it's usually golf or ads, and surely our bar companions are more interesting than that. That aside, the staff are friendly and attentive, the music at a pleasant volume (with a good selection of British/Irish music), and the seats comfortable.
So, onto the food. There are a number of choices in each section of the menu, and nearly all the choices made so far have been met with satisfaction. The sweet potato fries (with curry mayo if desired) is quite popular, but I find them a little limp. The home fries are, however, crisp and good, and cut nice and thick, as they should be. The soups seem to be popular, but nothing overly exciting, and we've never tried them. Same goes for the wings. Winners on the menu are the selection of burgers ($9–$15). Good-sized, tasty, not full of fat. The selection of pies is also quite good, although I always question the definition of a small baking dish covered in pastry as a pie (~$10–$12). Surely a pie should have crust on the bottom as well? Either way they have so far been meaty (real chunks of meat), hot, and delicious.
But to be honest, you don't really go to the pub to eat, normally. But if you're in the neighbourhood, and looking for a quick, reasonably-priced meal with a beer to match, this is the place to go. It's a good local to have.
We're regulars here. Normally for drinks, but for food as well when the time is right.
20 Prince Arthur Ave Ouest
http://www.yeoldeorchard.com/
Other locations on Monkland in NDG, and Montagne in Centre-Ville are similarly good by reputation.
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