I have now been for lunch three times, each time having a different torpedo (this is their sandwich) which is served with very good fries and oversalted coleslaw. The turkey confit with pork belly was the most delicious sandwich I have eaten in some time though it does ooze grease. The lamb with harrisa was tasty and the quinoa covered tofu became boring before it was finished. Portionsare generous and the sandwiches priced at around $15 dollars. The cocktail list is interesting and the drinks appear to be made with much care. The beer list is interesting but limited. A very a good addition to the neighbourhood.

I have been at the HOP a number of times over the last few months. Service has improved since the move, there seems to be less attitude and more professional/efficient service. The food, particularly the daily specials is very good, as good as you will get in a Toronto "pub". Alas as a pub it really isn't a neighbourhood place to hang out and drink as it is just to busy and the bar too small. Brunch, particularly on Sunday is a different matter. The food is still good but staff are too hung over/tired or simply don't care.

I was there last week and left with mixed feelings. At 50, I do not feel that I fit into the staid, seniors category but I found it too dark and too loud. The food was good, portions are quite large and the wait staff competant. The lobster fish and chips is over rated. There is a class system in place ( not sure how one rates or doesn't) the famed cheese cave which does appear impressive had many visitors during the evening but despite the fact that two of us ordered cheese at $18 we were given no choice of the vast array of cheeses and told that only those guests of the management were invited to the cave. The chef was much in evidence and visited some of the tables while clearly ignoring many others. I considered this a pleasant but mixed experience.

As someone who really enjoys a "local" ie. a pub that provides that convivial atmosphere as well as good food and friendly service Cabbagetown does not have it right yet! The HOP is just too busy, food continues to be at a very high standard but, particularly when dining in the new space, the traffic feels like a picnic on the 401. The service can be very rude and abrupt.

Stout, a nice reno of the former Brass Taps has a great beeer list and is headed in the right direction but the food is overpriced - $17 burgers?????

The closest thing to a great pub is the Ben Wicks, great friendly service, lots of space at the bar and lots of locals. This is not a gastro pub but serves ok pub food at reasonable prices in a congenial atmsophere.

On a different note the Rashna on Wellesley is one of the hoods great bargains and delicious food. For something a little more special Provence on Amelia provides ok neighbourhood French in a pleasant atmosphere. Thai to Go on Gerrard at Sumac is also recommended.

Welcome to the neighbourhood.!

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Ben Wicks Restaurant
424 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M5A3A2, CA

I am fortunate that I live in Cabbagetown and we do have great neighbourhood pubs that provided something for most everyone.

The House on Parliament currently is too crowded to be considered a pub (a place where one could hang out and drink) linups and less than warm service hinder what I still believe could evolve into TO's Spotted Pig. The owners know their stuff and a move into larger premises in the spring may bing this place to the level it should be at.

The Ben Wicks has great staff, lots of bar space but very inconsistant food many attempts to change things but they have yet to get it right. Keep trying guys...

New is the Underdown in the former Pimbletts Bar another case of very good intentions and deserves to be patronized. Music most nights.

Stout on Carlton, in the former Brass Taps has a great beer menu, ok food and appears to be taking off with a younger, noisier crowd

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Ben Wicks Restaurant
424 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M5A3A2, CA

Pimblett's Restaurant
242 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A2G2, CA

Spotted Pig
23 Augusta St, Hamilton, ON L8N1P6, CA

I too have been to Stout and likewhat they have done to the place. The owners are trying hard to make it work and deserve to be encouraged. That being said I am not sure that it will replace the HOP. It is a pub with a great beer list and typical pub food including great fries. They do still need to iron out some kinks but a great neighbourhood alternative. It will be interesting to see if the HOP can maintain its food standards and hopefully improve the attitude when they move to larger premises. meanwhile I wish the WICKS could get it together on the food front. There is room for more success in Cabbagetown