Fox and Fiddle

The Fox & Fiddle at Yonge & Wellesley has become my go-to home pub, a convenient spot for grabbing a delicious bite or a refreshing drink. I can confidently say that I've never heard a negative word about the food here; instead, patrons consistently rave about both the quality & generous portions.

As someone with allergies, I appreciate the transparency about limitations on the menu. If you, too, have food allergies, I recommend double-checking ahead of time &/or with the staff to ensure a safe & enjoyable dining experience.

This pub is a haven for sports enthusiasts, boasting multiple TVs in both the dining room & the bar area. I've personally enjoyed watching Toronto Maple Leaf games here, soaking in the lively atmosphere. With three levels, including the second & third reserved for private events, the Fox & Fiddle is a versatile venue. Don't hesitate to inquire about hosting your events— they cater to various occasions.

I've had the pleasure of partnering with the Fox & Fiddle to host "Drag Queens Against Humanities, " a unique blend of Cards Against Humanity and a fabulous drag show. The venue's dining room, complete with a small stage, provided the perfect setting for this entertaining event. Additionally, their popular karaoke nights add an extra layer of fun to the already vibrant atmosphere.

The staff at Fox & Fiddle are a friendly bunch, making patrons feel genuinely welcomed. While some may be more attentive than others, the overall hospitality adds to the positive experience. Special commendation goes to the fabulous owners, who are not only kind & caring but also contribute to the warm & inclusive vibe of the establishment.

In conclusion, whether you're seeking a spot for sports, events, or just a cozy place to unwind, Fox & Fiddle at Yonge & Wellesley is a top-notch choice. The fantastic food, diverse entertainment options, & welcoming atmosphere make it a standout in the area.

Fox and Fiddle at Wellesley offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The diverse menu caters to various tastes, with pub classics and inventive dishes. The staff is friendly, creating a comfortable dining experience. The establishment often hosts live music events, enhancing the vibrant ambiance. While the interior has a cozy pub feel, the outdoor seating is a great option during pleasant weather. The drink selection is extensive, featuring both traditional and creative cocktails. Keep in mind that peak hours can get busy, but the overall vibe and quality of service make Fox and Fiddle a solid choice for a casual and enjoyable outing. And Karaoke nights are amazing not. Not miss.

Gave me the least amount of sauce for my chicken tenders so I asked for some more. Was surprised to see they then charged me for an extra sauce. Seems conniving to me.

Great pub. Good food and friendly staff. In a quiet area with a nice patio out front for warmer evenings. Super conveniently located directly across from Wellesley TTC station. It's everything a good neighborhood pub should be!

Great location. Karaoke Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Excellent DJ (no attitude) on Saturday night. Web based sign up (fair). Really great crowd, however more formal than other places as everyone is seated. However, very supportive crowd with really talented singers. I will definitely go again.

Also, the building is historic complete with plaque that reads:

SOMERSET HOUSE 1873

HOME OF J. W. L. FORSTER, PAINTER
1916 - 1938

DESIGNATED UNDER THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

We used to go there for Open Mic Saturdays with my friends. Never coming back after last time though. There weren't many people singing and my friends and I were a party of 8. Most of us ordered food and we were all ordering drinks throughout the night. Most songs were requested by our group and we were having a good time until the server brought us our bills because "it's not a private karaoke lounge" and we were "singing too often". There were lots of available tables in the karaoke section and we were all paying customers constantly ordering more and more throughout the night. The DJ didn't seem to have a problem with us either since we were energetic but not doing anything risky towards others or their equipment. Just a weird night overall, getting a "private Karaoke lounge" next time lol much more affordable than paying for their "Specials".

Edit because I just saw some other similar reviews left by visible minorities: My friends and I are Latinos.

For a great time with decent-priced fare and fun atmosphere, check this place out. The karaoke was fun!

Please do not eat here. Everything is dirty. The menus were covered in sticky stuff. The waitress got my order wrong, so I had to eat separate from my partner. I ordered Buffalo chicken poutine. They used dark meat chicken and it was extremely fatty. I could not eat the chicken. They wanted to charge for extra sauce. And when I mean extra sauce, I mean a quick dollop.
The new ownership has let this place go.
Sadly.

This is a very average pub restaurant offering your typical drinks and pub food at fairly good prices. We were a group of 8 and the waitress was quick and efficient, especially considering that it was busier than usual given the huge crowds in the area for Pride weekend. That being said, it's hard to get pub food wrong. My main issue with this restaurant is that the owner appears too cheap to want to renovate or maintain it. See the pictures attached; it's falling apart and is so outdated - not in a vintage or rustic kind of way. Anyhow it's an OK option if other bars in the area are busy, as was the case for us. But do NOT go out of your way to go here. I would only go here if all other options are closed in the area.

Bash, thank you for the great service after the Half Marathon! Food was good and would recommend after a long race.

Karaoke was great last night everyone had so much fun, servers were great but the drinks were a bit off, bartender seemed like she was cranky but in general had alot of fun

Had the best time last night, staff were great and the vibe from everyone was very comfortable, will be coming back soon

Decent service, decent selection of beverages and friendly patrons. They do a comedy show on fridays in the upstairs which is pretty fun. Classic English pub.

Just had lunch here: not terribly busy but good vibe. Bartender was attentive and friendly. Made a good recommendation for a side with my sandwich. Would recommend.

Amazing food at this very characterful place. The pub is quite old but cosy and with a welcoming, community vibe. Very close to the subway station too.

Went on Halloween night with a friend. I understand that it was a busy night especially because it’s near church street but that was still no excuse for bad service. First of all, after we were seated it took a long time before anyone came to take our order, so much so that we were considering going somewhere else or just going home and ordering takeout. Secondly my friend and I ordered two cocktails WITH alcohol mind you, yet when they finally came to us it tasted like juice with a sprinkle of liquor? Thirdly the two of us ordered one platter of nachos to share, can someone tell me why we see a different waiter than the one that took our order, walk straight past us with the nachos. Not only that, she went up to several tables asking if they had ordered the nachos, but she didn’t come to ours so we tried waving at her but she didn’t see. The waiter then went back into the kitchen and re-emerged with our platter 5 minutes later. My friend and I were greeted with sad, cold nachos. To top it off, when we got our bill, there was already a tip included in the price. Why should I pay a tip for what was essentially no service? I don’t recommend coming here.

I had the best time of my life here tonight on this beautiful Saturday. The Karaoke host Elyse Douglas was and is the best host ever. Beautiful inside and out. And she sings awesome too.

Shared a lovely brunch this morning with bottomless mimosas staff were attentive and accomodating, and our food and drinks came out sooner than expected! Great service from Bash who had all the best recs too - a must visit!

Awesome and excellent service from the waitress. Friendly atmosphere I would definitely go back to this location. In the future for drinks and dinner.

Great karaoke, great crowd and vibe, foods half decent and bevvy menu can cater to everyone. This particular location however has extremely rude wait staff (caddy/b****y), and management is idiotic. This spot is in desperate need of a better hierarchy with some formal CS training. Wasted opportunity.

I want to thank everyone who works at this location. We had a medical emergency at the restaurant. They handled the situation amazing. They were very attentive. I can’t thank you enough for being so on the ball. We are so sorry if we stressed anyone out. We will never forget what you did. ️

Service: 3.5/5
- bartender was friendly.but nothing special, didn’t talk about the food or drinks or ‘up-sell’ anything, no personality!
- other servers were talking out loud about wanting to go home.keep that ish’ where paying customers can hear!

Food: 1/5
- potato skins were just trash and 6 tiny little potato half’s, good thing for cheese and bacon otherwise it would be 0/5.and for the price NOT worth it!
Wings: 2/5
- Tasted decent and crispy but for some tiny little wings (the celery and carrots were waaay bigger, not worth the price at all!

Alcohol 2/5

- 3 speed (I know it is light) but tasted like water to be honest)

- margarita - wasn’t bad, it wasn’t great either

At least, it’s relatively cheap and there’s always free tables. They do not remember who ordered what so check you bill, it’s almost guaranteed it’ll be messed up

I enjoyed coming here for karaoke on a Friday night. An excellent vibe and friendly crowd. Will come back again soon!

The washroom stinks! There seems something rotting in corner bear bar table it does smells like scum. Food is expensive and below average. Chicken is dry and not at all juicy. Some old / seniors crowd can be snobby at times.
Rest all are good if you are with friends.

I definitely recommend it! Don't expect fancy or pretty interior. This place is good to grab some beer with snacks. Very comfy local pub. I would come again whenever I wanna have some drinks by myself or either with friends. Very friendly staff as well:)

For Fox and Fiddle, not their best location. Cheap beer helps but the rooms are kind of old and dirty. Wouldn’t go back for dinner but be fine to grab a beer.

Great place! The staff was so friendly, even remembering my name from my reservation and coming over to say hello, the food was delicious and the pub chips were the best fries i have ever had from a restaurant! Would recommend to friends:)

Very good place. The staff is is very nice. I often go there and I've always had very good experiences. Wide recommended.

Not a bad place. Not great either. It's close to work and the subway station. I suppose the service is pretty good.

My favourite watering hole! All the servers take the time to get to know you and can say I feel like I’m home at this place. Shoutout to Neha, Henon, Dariush, Gabby, Brian, Robert! Best staff ever

Really nice place to have a karaoke party, but the waitress was by herself so I gave up to order after 30 minutes waiting for a beer

I keep getting the same thing from here if seems.
This may seem strange but I can't get over how amazing their veggie burger is. I get one roughly every week as a treat and it's made with magic sauce or something because it's devastatingly good.

Robert is LITERALLY the backbone of this establishment. I’d he wasn’t here the place would collapse. I’ve never seen a server keep on top of 10 tables at a time and still provide great service.

Waited forever to get into the karaoke section, only for the hostess to let a group of men who got here after us go in before us (so we just left at that point). The bar had loud music that drowned out the karaoke music. The cocktails were watery and tasted like juice. The service took a long time and the staff was not communicative.

Gabby was an excellent, very friendly and helpful. The problem was the manager and the wings. We ordered "maple bacon" wings (as pictured above) The wings we received had no sauce and were plain. Absolutely no sauce or flavour however, they were cooked well. When we confronted the manager he said, that's how they were meant to be and didn't offer to fix it or do anything about it.

Bathrooms always very smelly, bar has (literally) stale dated decor. Stick to the patio. Staff are very helpful and cheery

Great food & service by Robert. Watched ENG 2020 Euro game outside on patio & was most enjoyable time. Robert was a great server. Chicken wings were good as were my whiskey sours. Great pub.