Had such a strange and hostile experience here when a younger male host/server, possibly the owner’s son, refused entry to 3 friends and I for no reason on a Saturday night when there were multiple unoccupied tables on the patio. Singled out one guy with us and said his “eyes didn’t look right” and assumed he was too intoxicated to enter when he was literally sober and told him so! After some back and forth he walked away waving us off. Won’t be returning
Went out for drinks and a bite. Great selection of beers and equally good selection of cocktails.Food was classic pub fare, and for the price great value for money (the portions were very generous)Great for a night out !!!
Sir John A Pub is located on the busy and beautiful Elgin Street. The pub was packed with a happening loud crowd. Ambience was missing music but the loud chatter I doubt any music could be heard! Food was good, I enjoyed my spinach and artichoke dip, the Mac & Cheese was good but not the best, Grilled veggies wrap was decent and the fries were crisp and golden.Drinks- classic martini wasn't on the list so I asked my server if I could still get it and she said yes (brownie points for her)Cocktails, Blue lagoon and Berry frizz was decent in taste too.Overall I liked it and would recommend this spot for a chill night out.
nice pub, goo food and beer selection. while in town coworkers suggested we go there, wasn't disappointed.
I always enjoy visiting this place!Awesome place, it makes you feel right at home and the staff is great!Always polite and with a smile, really genuine!
Good beer selection from local breweries.I wish they would have scanned my QR code to verify my vax proof is legit, I want to be confident people inside aren't using fake proofs so we can all dine in confidence.
This place knows what hospitality business is all about.. when everyone else was turning ppl away bc of capacity, this place was able to make room for a small group. The drinks were quick, the server was fantastic and the late night food was pretty good. The pub was definitely rockin' so good night was had by all. Big shout out to the gentleman at the host stand.. he made it all happen. Good place for drinks and good atmosphere.
Favourite pub within walking distance!!!Great selection of pub food even though I am a picky eater, I found something I liked on the menu.Could do for a better cocktail menu since I hate beer and am always dragged by my friends to go to pubs.Great atmosphere and Elgin street is always alive but not overwhelming like the Byward Market
This place knows what hospitality business is all about.. when everyone else was turning ppl away bc of capacity, this place was able to make room for a small group. The drinks were quick, the server was fantastic and the late night food was pretty good. The pub was definitely rockin' so good night was had by all. Big shout out to the gentleman at the host stand.. he made it all happen. Good place for drinks and good atmosphere.
Last week my Toronto friend Deanna was in #Ottawa and we ate at bars and restaurants. And it occurred to me that I could do that on my own, to chat with a bartender for company. So I came to @sirjohnaelgin and realized that bartenders now wear masks, which makes it hard to talk to them even if they wanted to talk to me. Argh! This is so typical of my life. ? And for my Google review: Outside I looked at the menu and decide on the Cajun burger. I asked sit at the bar bartender that’s what I want right away I said burger before even seeing the menu. Another server said “Wow, he knows what he wants!” I told her I read the me menu outside. I was proud to look decisive. Normally it takes me forever to decide what to eat. The burger was delicious. There was an abundance of fries. The bar is spacious but still very cosy with the dim lighting and dark wood walls. #ottawafoodie #ottawafoodies #foodlover #foodie #foodies #foodiesofinstagram #pub #restaurant #burger