Ye Olde Orchard serves a large variety of Irish and Scottish dishes, a large choice of European, International and Canadian beers, wine and spirits, and a good selection of grilled meats, fish and chips and pasta. There menu emphasises on Celtic dishes. Olde Orchard is renowned for there fried calamari, Irish stew and popular hamburgers like the Olde Orchard burger and Boss burger. The atmosphere is cozy, with a woody decor and emblems of Ireland. This is a good spot for good times and fun. Sat-Sun there is live Celtic music and Mon-Tue there is live Blues, Jazz, and
Pop.
Ye Olde Orchard Pub & Grill staff were absolutely amazing, described as attentive, helpful and friendly, and their hustle helps balance a pub with a well worn charm and a cozy, old school vibe. The atmosphere is lively with a classic pub feel, comfortable booths and wooden chairs, and live music on weekends adds energy, though portions of the space and decor can feel dated. The food narrative is mixed: burgers such as the Orchard Burger and Jameson Burger were sizeable but generally unimpressive in taste, fries were not consistently fresh, wings came with underwhelming portions, and the Crispy chicken burger was overcooked; a nachos order had a great salsa but sparse toppings, and an onion soup reportedly tasted watered down, yet some dishes like bangers and mash, fish and chips, braised beef and a strawberry cheesecake earned praise elsewhere for hearty portions and solid flavor. Value is questioned by some for the price relative to quality, and service experiences range from consistently good and attentive to slower or inconsistent with miscommunications about water or orders, though the staff generally remain friendly and welcoming. The overall takeaway is that Ye Olde Orchard Pub & Grill delivers a memorable pub atmosphere and hospitality, with strong live music and many positive notes on the vibe, while kitchen consistency and menu execution vary enough that some guests leave eager to return for the ambiance and others hesitant about the value.
Service: A big thank you to Brian who serviced us tonight! Despite being the only waiter on Game night with full occupancy, he was attentive, kind, & swift! Food: excellent, big portions, & great value. The chicken wings were plump & juicy. Nachos extra cripsy & cheesy. Poutine was 🤌 Atmosphere: casual pub, lots of televisions, good music, & overall nice ambience. The arra is also a great walk with beautiful winter lights that showcase the skii slopes. Would return anyway A++++
I recently tried the French onion soup, priced at $12, & I must say, I was quite disappointed. The most noticeable drawback was the use of salad croutons on top, a stark departure from the traditional slice of bread. This change significantly detracted from the overall experience, as the croutons failed to offer the hearty, absorbent quality that a good piece of bread provides. Moreover, the soup was noticeably lacking in cheese - a crucial element that usually adds a rich, savory depth. Without a sufficient amount of cheese, the soup missed that delightful, melted goodness that is characteristic of a classic French onion soup. In terms of flavor, the soup didn't stand out. It lacked the robust onion essence, & the broth was rather underwhelming. This was quite surprising, especially for a soup at this price point, where one would expect a memorable taste experience. On a positive note, the service was absolutely pleasant. The staff was courteous & attentive, which I genuinely appreciated. However, when it comes to the soup itself, it's a letdown. It fails to live up to the expectations set by its price, & it's not something I would recommend or order again.
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Difficile d'accès pour les fauteuils roulants. Du moins, de ce que j'ai vu à l'entrée principale. Des marches à monter, peut être compliqué pour ceux avec une canne. Cependant je dois donner un 5 étoiles pour leur ouverture concernant les chiens aidants. Nous avons eu une table plus au fond du resto & notre chien a nos pieds. Merci !
Love coming here with friends. Great food, drinks & service. Nice ambience & terrace. Sometimes the live music can be too loud (I’m getting old I think) but there’s the option of quieter areas in another section or upstairs. Highly recommend.
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Manifestement, après revue de la critique de ''toine moine'', il serait sans doute souhaitable que ce dernier considère respirer par le nez (la critique lui étant facile), question de tempérer ses critiques, prendre un recul & faire état des faits. Je suis un client de YOO, donc en mesure de certifier sans aucun ombre de doute que le service est impeccable, la nourriture excellente & l'atmosphère digne d'un vrai ''pub'' irlandais. Le staff est incroyable!! Bravo à l'équipe du Ye Olde Orchard!
Best Mac & Cheese I’ve ever had!! Delicious. Everything else was so so but it was still a nice dinner in a cool place. Server was very friendly & funny.
