Yelp Toronto

30/12/2016

Stopped in for after-work drinks with a friend during Christmas-time. The bar was busy but we were eventually seated in what could be argued as the best seat in the house - right by the window looking out to Union Station / Front Street.

The service was superb - with a very attentive and knowledgeable server who gave us a mini-history lesson about the hotel and the rooftop beehive and garden.

Delicious cocktails:
- ROOFTOP LAVENDER AND HONEY BEE'S KNEES and
- MORTDECAI SPICED MANHATTAN
both strong and flavourful

And we shared a STEAK TARTARE to snack on - that came with 3 slides of…Read more Stopped in for after-work drinks with a friend during Christmas-time. The bar was busy but we were eventually seated in what could be argued as the best seat in the house - right by the window looking out to Union Station / Front Street.

The service was superb - with a very attentive and knowledgeable server who gave us a mini-history lesson about the hotel and the rooftop beehive and garden.

Delicious cocktails:
- ROOFTOP LAVENDER AND HONEY BEE'S KNEES and
- MORTDECAI SPICED MANHATTAN
both strong and flavourful

And we shared a STEAK TARTARE to snack on - that came with 3 slides of toasted crostini. We could've used a fourth piece given the amount of tartare remaining and the fact it was shared between two.

Hotel bars, especially those that bear such historic significance - are always favourites to frequent.

30/12/2016

I was looking for a place for a lunch in Yorkville with a friend prior to a shopping trip in the area. I found The Oxley through Yelp and was pleasantly surprised with my experience here. I must've walked by this building a hundred times without realizing it was a british pub.

We sat at the bar area up front because it seems that they were booked up (reservations) on a Thursday lunch hour (holiday season). The reception and service from the bartender were very positive and the selection of beers and cocktails were extensive. I would definitely come by to try some of their signature…Read more I was looking for a place for a lunch in Yorkville with a friend prior to a shopping trip in the area. I found The Oxley through Yelp and was pleasantly surprised with my experience here. I must've walked by this building a hundred times without realizing it was a british pub.

We sat at the bar area up front because it seems that they were booked up (reservations) on a Thursday lunch hour (holiday season). The reception and service from the bartender were very positive and the selection of beers and cocktails were extensive. I would definitely come by to try some of their signature cocktails.

For lunch I had the Fish and Chips. It came out with a large battered piece of haddock and a bowl of thick cut fries. The fish was nice and crispy on the outside and moist inside. The meal also came with a side of tarter sauce and hot sauce.

Overall, it definitely met my expectations for a lunch meal and left me with a desire to come visit again and try more of the menu.

30/12/2016

Save your money and go somewhere where their staff know what they're doing to your hair and aren't rude! Their pics of hair posted online are mostly taken under a bright light so it looks way better in pics. Also, they do not blow dry your hair after a service unless you book it in advance--I've never experienced that before at any salon. Worst experience to date. I now have to spend more money and fix whatever damage was done to the colour of my hair.