Hogtown Pub & Oysters

Food is pretty good but the ambiance is pretty old and staid. if that is what you are looking for then cool. Otherwise I would say it is a pub that fun forgot. The pub is a bit uptight.

Nachos were really good! Beer selection selection is good, service was good. Would go back but it’s not that special really.

Currently at the Hogtown pub, everyone is super friendly/​chills and nice. Perfect atmosphere. The bartender comes over and he is so nice, made us the best drinks, exactly how we like them! We ordered our chicken wings/​drummies a little obscure as to how they normally do them, but they joked with us and ended up accommodating us amazingly. The crispest chicken wings i have ever had. I will bring anyone who complains about «not well done enough» chicken wings here; (aka my dad lol). Then we each had an amazing AAA burger with the crispiest most beautifully presented onion rings. Im very picky about garlic aioli and it was wonderful. Amazing and fast service, so friendly and relatable; Im definitely going to reccomend this place to everyone. Please everyone try it!
A+!!!

So yesterday I was looking for a place to enjoy some taco tuesday action. Yes, everyone I love tacos and know good one’s from bad.
First of all on the website for the business it states that they have Taco Tuesdays. While it does not list the price, I got the price from all of the wonderful reviews on other review sites.
Taco Tuesday no longer exists and the restaurant would not honor the claim saying that dine TO was the problem. Clearly they haven’t checked their own website.
I looked at other food that was coming out and it did not look great, but I decided to try some of the tacos. First of all the restaurant claims that they have been told that they have the best tacos in Toronto. I would like to clarify things by saying that these were some of the worst tacos in Toronto.
Hogtown is a low end oyster bar. These two things shouldn’t mix. Judging by the quality of their cooked food I was reluctant to try the oysters.
This place needs a new cook and a new manager, one that will take ownership over his mistakes.
With all the other great places in little italy, be sure to take this place off of your list as it is nothing but a waste of time.
If you are only drinking the beer, enjoy as they do have a great selection.

I ended up at Hogtown Pub & Oysters randomly on a Friday night to celebrate my birthday. The original plan was for everyone to meet at NightOwl but because of how crowded and loud it was, I decided to scout out nearby places in –30C, and stopped by this gem!
The host was very quick to set us up for a table of 15 without any problems at all. The wait staff was super friendly, patient, and professional! I seriously haven’t experienced this kind of service in a while. Our waitress even split our bills in the end, which I understand can be a headache with big groups.
I ordered Oysters and they were pretty great. I enjoyed the West Coast oysters more than the East Coast ones. Their fish tacos are a pretty great appetizer too.
The atmosphere is very cozy, with beautiful twinkling ceiling lights, small booths for if you’re on a romantic date, and a bar in the back.
If you’re in Little Italy, definitely check this place out!

Real low key place. Good location when everything else on College gets too busy. I didn’t think much about their food or drink menu.
Would give it 3 stars, but the facts they judged my Quebec drivers license and medicare ID’s as somewhat invalid appalled me. Canadian citizens should not be required to walk around with their passports when they have valid pieces of identification.

Hogtown on College is a great pub. My friend and I ordered a burger and the bacon mac and cheese. Both were good portions and tasted good. The beer selection is ok as well. I’ve yet to sample oysters but I’ve heard they’re tasty here. The server was a friendly, attentive guy who gave recommendations and seemed to really enjoy his job. I would definitely visit Hogtown again if I’m in the area. Highly recommended!

This is my favorite pub in the city. All food is made in house and delicious! Always a friendly face at the bar!

Can’t go wrong with oyster night! Just came back on a Thursday night with some friends, I believe Monday’s they have the special as well. $ 1.50 per oyster and great beer selection!
I smelled the delicious food that was coming out to other tables, next time I’m coming on an empty stomach and going to try out the burgers! Will have to give an updated review once that happens. ;)

Stopped here on recommendation from 2 local baristas, who we asked «where can we get a good meal with good craft beer?» It was a welcome hit. Walking up and down college st. can be overwhelming as there are just so many options, doing that during a Thursday afternoon, even more intimidating. The restaurants and bars don’t fill up that much so it’s a crapshoot but I’ve learned to ask locals (so thanks to the guy who recommended).
I’ll spare you a photo of the food since I see plenty of them already, and food was just sustenance for our pre-​concert drinking but it turned out a highlight. My buddy got the pull pork sandwich for $ 10 and I got a burger with double smoke bacon (strips), aged cheddar and French fries on it (I asked them to hold on the green onion. Very good. Not the best but one of the better places to eat and drink in West Toronto (and maybe even all of).
Great atmosphere, the woman bartender/​host was super welcoming and we gabbed for a bit, very nice staff. The beer was almost all local brews (some Ottawa brews too).
Would return here to eat or drink any day!

Had an absolute blast there for my birthday last Friday. All of the staff were incredible, the food was amazing and the environment was super laid back, but really, really lovely. Great for a small to medium-​sized group. Try the oysters!

Came here last Saturday with a friend for dinner. Lighting was dim and remiscent of candle light. Servers were all very friendly and enthusiastic. The atmosphere and vibe seemed casual, laid back, chill and had an old tavern, country look to it with string lights and wooden accents.
I ordered the black and blue burger ($ 12.50) which comes with sides such as salad/​fries/​etc at an extra cost. To my own negligence, I was a bit disappointed my burger didnt come with fries but realized after that I had to order them. Nonetheless, my burger was very juicy and filling. Definitely not first date food as things will get messy but sooo good! The patty was a bit too salty for my liking but the blue cheese chunks and caramelized onions balanced the burger very nicely. I also ordered 9 oysters ($ 3/​each) from BC and PEI but they had a deal for a dozen at $ 30 that day. The mignonette tasted fantastic and the oysters although on the small side were very delicious and fresh.
Overall, I liked the ambience of the place and how friendly and comfortable it felt. Looking forward to $ 1.50 oysters on Mondays and Thursdays!

A nice casual local pub in the heart of Little Italy with decent food offerings and good varied selection of beers including many local craft beers.
Service was friendly and quite attentive, but not overbearing. Since it was a slow night, servers were able to chat more than usual which I don’t normally mind. Definitely a place for service with a smile and the comfort of a local friendly pub.
Menu prices are quite reasonable with portion sizes a bit on the small scale, but daily menu specials are probably the best bet. Probably not the best tasting food I had, but for a pub, it works great for me.
Daily tacos 3 for $ 10, oysters galore ($ 1.50 each on Thursday) and they have drink specials as well, just look at the blackboard or wait until a server informs you.
If you want a no fuss type of place with a variety of food selections and beer choices, then this place is for you. Bonus if you love oysters because they’re not too bad.

My first time visiting since this was the second location of the Auld Spot Pub. So it’s been a few years and the name has changed, but everything else looked pretty much as I remember it. Literally the booths, the wall art, and the beer options, all seem very reminiscent of what I remember it to be under its previous name.
Beer selection is a bit laclustre (big brands and European heavy choices, save for a few Mill St choices and Junction Brewings Conductors Ale) but averagely priced in the expected $ 7-​$ 8 realm. Comparatively, $ 9.50 for a glass of wine seems extreme, but it is a 6.5oz glass so at least its a bit larger than the usual 5 – 6 oz.
Food wise, everything is under $ 20 unless you upsize the steak size of the steak frites. I had a pulled pork sandwich that I did enjoy thoroughly. I’d say its snuck its way into my 10 Pulled Pork Sandwiches in the city.
In the end, its not the most exciting menu or dining experience, but its a safe bet and will give it the same rating I did years ago under its former name. 4 stars!

This place definitely deserves a higher rating. Incredibly friendly people, nice atmosphere, good service, great food, reasonable prices, lots of beers. I had the blackened catfish with penne (a special) and my boyfriend had steak and poutine. Both of our meals were particularly delicious. And when we got our bill we were given not lame mints but turtles! Win! I’d definitely go back here.

We had supper at the Hogtown Pub and Oysters.
Gord ordered Bacon Mac & Cheese … he said it was delicious and would get it again.
I ordered the Hogtown Beef Burger with bacon and fries … the burger and fries were good!
Lauren was our server and she took good care of us.

My friend and I were walking around on a rainy Tuesday night looking for beers. We stumbled upon Hogtown and were not disappointed. $ 2.50 tacos (favourites being spicy octopus & pulled pork). The service was amazing. Christine, our server, was friendly and attentive! Beers were decently priced. I would definitely recommend taking advantage of one of their nightly specials!

Fish Taco was amazing! It’s salmon on Saturday, really well cooked.
A dozen of oyster using a coupon cost $ 25. Well, price is quite fair, oysters tasted pretty good. Though I’m still in love with the oysters I tried in Montréal.
Chicken Nachos didn’t impress me a lot, but it’s okay.

I have always had friendly service here. It is a great neighbourhood spot with a great interior perfect for a casual drink and appy.

Holy God, I love seafood more than life itself. So when we walked passed this place it was impossible to fight temptation. The interior is pretty and decorated with stone, brick, tree branches and Christmas lights. The server was adorable and the perfect kind of friendly.
I ordered the PE.I. mussels in a wine and garlic sauce ($ 12). This sauce was the greatest mussel sauce I’ve ever had. I was actually drinking it after I finished my mussels. They also came with two pieces of delicious bread so if you’re here for lunch, that might be enough food to feed a hungry belly. That said, I was still pretty hungry afterwards so I ordered two oysters for $ 3 each. The oysters were fine. Nothing special. Two is just not enough. I want to come back here on Wednesday (or Thursday?) when mussels are $ 1.50 each.
My boyfriend ordered a $ 9 burger with a side of poutine, which was an additional $ 6… And a complete joke. The portion was tiny and it was not hot enough for the cheese to melt. The gravy was delicious though. A pitcher of Moosehead cost us $ 15.93, which is pretty standard.
I would come here again for the mussels and $ 1.50 oysters.
To be completely honest though, my bf and I were still hungry after and ended up going to Duff’s for wings. LOL.