Mackenzies - Toronto

This is a local pub. $5 beer, generously poured....the Mac's....is the only thing that I can endorse.Today I had their eggplant parmigiana. Wonderful! It came with male salad, yellowed with rotted bits. Where is the owner/manager??? Why would he allow this?The sliders are mostly fill. They don't taste of meat.The coleslaw is a soggy sea.This establishment is in a prime location, right across from High Park. As a responsibility, a duty to the High Park/Bloor West neighbourhood, they must do better.

I was meeting a friend for a stroll in High Park and was concerned because he was somewhat late. I went in search of a coffee shop with wifi and found Mackenzies!!The pub was very welcoming in its surroundings; lots of people having a good time on a Sunday afternoon. Two tv's going with sports, but not so large and not so loud to impede good conversation. I had obviously stumbled into a great neighbourhood pub.While revving up the wifi, it was around lunch and though I should order a little something, and I saw my friend had an emergency and would be delayed. The pub had the usual pub items, but I decided to be adventurous and have my first ever poutine!! Yes, I know readers, how many years in Canada and never had poutine? Well it's true; and while I don't eat comfort food very often, decided today was the day. The poutine was delicious; a very large portion easily enough for two with tons of gravy and cheese curds. I stayed for an hour doing emails and when I was ready to go found I had eaten almost every bite, it was so good. After paying I left for a much needed walk along the trails in High Park.If I am back in the neighbourhood, I will certainly go again and recommend the pub for service, atmosphere and "great poutine."

I went there a few times during summer and food and service have always been great. Deluxe grill cheese is my favorite but everything is excellent. Pleasant staff.

I visited this pub with friends for Sunday brunch. The food tasted nicely. We were a big group so some orders took longer and even one order was mixed but waitresses took great care of all our group, and apologized for their mistake. Nice environment and clean washrooms.

Was going several times a week, before I moved out of town. As a former long time resident of BWV I can say that this is probably the best pub in the area. Decent food and my favorite draft (Mill St). Excellent brunch on weekends.Those bizarre reviews below are nothing like close to the truth. That's the internet I guess.