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Elephant & Castle - Toronto King St.

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The old Union Jack behind the bar may be faded, but spirits are soarin’. And why not? This is after all, a laugh-out-loud, slap-on-the-back, greet-you-with-a-roar, English-style pub. Where the traditions are as rich and warm as the Shepherd’s Pie.
Since 1977, Elephant & Castle has rolled out its well-worn welcome mat to anyone and everyone looking for a good time. Whether that means cheering on your beloved team, chatting up your mates or simply savoring fresh made eats with a bit of jolly old England folded in here and there, this is the pub where you get your brit on.

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Booked 11 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon 11:00 am–11:00 pm Tue, Wed 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (416) 598-4455

  • Website

    https://www.elephantcastle.com/

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Multiple spaces for events and parties up to 350 guests.

  • Location

    212 King Street West Toronto, ON M5H 1K5

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown / Entertainment District

  • Cross Street

    King St W and Simcoe

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    1 block west of St. Andrew subway station

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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  • Wine Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    Enjoy half-priced bottles of Wine every Wednesday at Elephant and Castle. Does not apply to wines by the glass.

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What 671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Pre/post-theatre

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  1. r

    ramur

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience3

    We enjoy the service & the food. We feel that we get good value for the price.

  2. AP

    AnnP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had reservations before the theatre and our table was waiting for us. We had a genial and great server that made sure we were well looked after. Our food was delicious and the three of us look forward to returning.

  3. l

    lindylou

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    My friend and I met at The Elephant and Castle for lunch before going to the theatre. The menu is predominantly pub food, which I enjoy. I ordered the deluxe hamburger with a side of "noble salad". I didn't know what a noble salad was but the server explained that it was a green salad with dried cranberries and some seeds and nuts. Both the burger and salad were delicious. My friend ordered a Caesar salad with chicken and was equally satisfied although she found the salad very large and could not finish it all.

  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Excellent food - meal portions for the guys required appetizers and/or dessert.

  5. LK

    LydiaK

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great lunch before the theatre.

  6. LT

    LouiseT

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Always love coming here. Both of us enjoyed our meals and dessert.

  7. EL

    EstherL

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Met friends for dinner and everyone enjoyed their meals & beverages!

  8. CO

    CherylO

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The half price bottles of wine was an instant hit! Our server recommended the sausage rolls, he wasn’t wrong!!! The chicken pot pie was the best ever tasted! One of our party forgot their reader at the table and one of the staff called us and we were able retrieve it!! Going above and beyond!!

  9. C

    Chipmunk55

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience1

    Outstanding cuisine and service. But SO noisy! The music was loud and people had to talk loudly to be heard. We could not hear our friends talking in a regular voice sitting at the same table across from us.

  10. RS

    RonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    I like Elephant and Castle when we come to Toronto for Mirvish shows. It has enough variety on the menu to satisfy our tastes and the atmosphere and energy levels are great.

  11. HC

    HeleneC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Wished I could have reserved for 6pm or 6:30 pm instead of 5pm, could not on website and restaurant was not that full.

  12. RC

    RosemaryC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great space, nice selection of beer, Service was perfect ! My only complaint is the food was not hot enough I would definitely go again

  13. EL

    EstherL

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great for symphony & theatre nights! Fast service & excellent food... tight now with competing hockey play-offs, spouses who are sports fans have TVs to keep them visually up to date until 7:30 pm!

  14. IS

    ItalianSophia

    Toronto

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Good varied menu I had wrap and added chicken - the three little scraps of chicken did not warrant the extra charge but the wrap itself was great. Also it turned out to be half price bottle wine day - hey everything tastes better! Good place for pre theatre lunch

  15. BM

    BillM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    There were 4 of us . We were seated at a table probably for 6 which was roomy but ore difficult to converse. One of our party is on a walker so we appreciated being seated right at the front door which was so handy although a little ore noisy. Cant win em all!!

  16. SP

    SandyP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    The wine order got messed up - was corrected, but took some time - computed the wine so overall very happy! Food is always good and the staff is friendly.

  17. JC

    JCSuperstar21

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place all around. Always go here before a show

  18. SF

    SusanF

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was great, as usual. One small problem , we were at a booth next to the bar and there were some fellows that were quite loud and the worst one-was your Bartender !

  19. AB

    AlexandraB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loves the bread pudding dessert. Thrilled with the gin list. Thank you for a wonderful lunch. 💛

  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Came for lunch before afternoon theatre. Always a great spot and handy to theatre.

  21. t

    thegirlfromrio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a lovely evening with my friends there. Totally recommend! And they have great availability also!

  22. GT

    GrantT

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    At first service was questionable, but then realized they were training new host and hostesses' and it looked like it was their first night. After that service was great. Only think we would change is to warm up the turkey for the club sandwich. But as usually quality, price and service is what we have come to expect . A +++

  23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place for a casual pub dinner before a concert.

  24. JG

    JimG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall2food3service5ambience3

    The food was slow coming, the food was look warm have been there many time before and was disappointed last night

  25. S

    Smiley

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    Prices were reasonable. Service was fair. Food was typical pub fair. We were seated in an area where there were groups of 6 or more. We were only a table of 2. It was a bit loud.

  26. EP

    EvaP

    Toronto

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience3

    Fast service and very pleasant staff. The place was packed and very noisy good for a group of friends.

  27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Service was excellent. Food was cold

  28. M

    Mjdm

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    One of my go to places for lunch and dinner. Good selection of dishes and good pricing.

  29. MP

    MattP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    First time at this location and we will absolutely be coming back. We were in Toronto for the jays game and the location of this restaurant was perfect! 3 minute walk from the metro centre parking garage through a nice pavilion park and then an 8 minute walk to rogers centre. Service was good and food was excellent. Multiple TV’s with different viewing options (closed captioning would be an improvement here). This will be our go to in Toronto I think.

  30. CF

    CarlaF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Great meal. They don’t offer decaf coffee, my only complaint.

  31. EZ

    EleanorZ

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great lunch. Fabulous service! Our waitress was lovely!

  32. JT

    JefferyT

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Too loud!!!! Can't hear the servers or my friends.

  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    A little loud, but the service was great. I think it was Colleen and she was wonderful

  34. JH

    JustinH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I visited on a trip from Windsor, and wanted to watch the Champions League semi final with fellow Liverpool supporters. The E&C delivered a fantastic experience. The friendly staff, prompt service, excellent food, and lively atmosphere was exactly what we came for. We really appreciate what this establishment offers after a few years being pent up during the pandemic. I wish I could come back for the final. I’ll make a point of visiting whenever we come to Toronto.

  35. AY

    AudreyY

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Everything was good except it was really noisy because of the soccer game which I Didn’t know about.

  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Everything was great-as always.

  37. p

    proudm

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Food and our server were fantastic. The hostess could have at least pretended to like her job

  38. l

    lindat

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Menu and location are outstanding. So ideal for theatre goers...love the pies!

  39. ES

    EdwinS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Main course food came late. (problems with too few kitchen staff) Waitress paid little attention to our needs, her mind seemed elsewhere...too busy. Desert was not heated to the expected temperature...bread pudding cold.

  40. TG

    TerryG

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was excellent, will definitely return on theatre nights.

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You can order delivery directly from Elephant & Castle - Toronto King St. using the Order Online button. Elephant & Castle - Toronto King St. also offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Elephant & Castle - Toronto King St. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 598-4455.

Elephant & Castle - Toronto King St. is rated 4.3 stars by 671 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - Toronto King St. does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Elephant & Castle - Toronto King St.

212 King Street West Toronto, ON M5H 1K5

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    King St W and Simcoe

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown / Entertainment District

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon 11:00 am–11:00 pm Tue, Wed 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    1 block west of St. Andrew subway station

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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