Walsh's Snug
3.9/5
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  • Irish,

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  • Casual,
  • Family,

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  • Restaurant,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
28 King Ave E, Newcastle, ON L1B 1H6
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  • $11 To $25,

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Restaurantica12
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couldn't even eat the take home

Well, it is a bit pricey for a small town pub...small in size and overwhelming with all the nick knacks all over the place. The walls at our booth were dirty and needed a wipe down and the service was ok. The only good thing I experienced there was a cold pint of beer...the food was tasteless and overcooked. We got a basket of wings each (not served with fries, they are extra) and the wings were dry and hardly covered with any sauce. We also had the garlic bread ($6.00) as an app. which had no garlic to it, just a small (4 slice) loaf of toasted bread overloaded with greasy cheese. The fries were ok, but you really can't mess up fries. We took the remainder (most) of the wings home and tried eating them later that evening and neither myself or my daughter could choke them back (and we are not picky eaters) but none the less they went in the garbage. I will not return...$45.00 lunch that essentially got thrown out.

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Restaurantica12
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Not too bad...

Atmosphere is fantastic. The Snug has a very homey, cozy feel to it. It’s a great place to grab a beer. The chicken wings are somewhat overcooked, very dry and not very meaty. The rest off the food is generally very good. Unfortunately the last time I was at this location, I was charged for 3 beers instead of the two that I actually had. The owner said I was wrong, and refused to take the $6 beer of my bill. I would recommend this restaurant to people, although it is slightly over priced.

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Restaurantica12
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Second time back and it seems to be a bit worse than the previous time, fod was cold, servers were not really interested in being there, and apparently there was urine on the floor in the mens washroom, which was cleaned up once the staff were notified.

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Restaurantica12
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A LITTLE GEM

Since arriving in the Durham Region in 1986 obviously a lot of things have happened, But one thing always eluded my wife and I and this was trying to find a genuine 100 percent British or Irish Public House, with a warm welcome, fabulous atmosphere which was complemented by cooking that had that special ingredient which personally I cannot put a name to but you just know by reading the menu that the chef and cooking staff love what they are doing. I will not mention or name the other so called "pubs" available in the area - the thing is they simply do not get it and do not have a clue that for instance a typical hostelry in the British isles does not have to have 6 television screens including one in the washrooms, nor do they have to include "spudskins and wings etc just to keep their Canadian clientele happy. What you should do if you are ever thinking of opening a "back 'ome establishment" is take a trip to Dublin, Glasgow or London and see for yourself. If thats a bit drastic then try the next best thing go see how Mr Walsh at the Snug in Newcastle does it. Well if your aim is perfection then the Snug has it in spades. My wife and I could not find anywhere to spend our 35th wedding anniversary, we looked at the usual spots then I suddenly remembered a buffet breakfast we had had on a whim late last year whilst travelling through Newcastle. I remember the place being packed but someway as if by magic a table was produced. The breakfast was all you can eat and being my favourite meal I did not hold back - I remember asking this kindly Irish gentleman if they do black pudding and he replied that it was around now and then - apparently it still is. But the Breakfast would be a whole new review in itself - a sort of all you can read effort. Now back to last Saturday we arrived around 6 and of course if appeared packed - Mr Walsh welcomed us and led us to the bar whilst a table was prepared.We were given Menu's and wow for an ex-pat Brit what a read I cannot wait for the film to come out. Even my old friend from the UK appeared on the back of the menu "The Mixed Grill" - this is a dish that for some reason I loved back "ome - but to have it served with delicious lamb chops was a real bonus. I actually had already ordered so I must admit to return the Wednesday afterwards and enjoying one. Mr Walsh showed us to our table and immediately rolled off the special of the night - my wife asked in her usual timid but polite way if she could have a different sauce with her Salmon and Pasta - yeah you guessed right "no problem at all". I had a fish special as well. We both had superb home made starters and a classic English dessert good old Sticky toffee Pudding. Incidentally there seems to be a hot pudding available every night - I had Bread and Butter pudding the next time. Hope my cardiologist is not reading this...... So to finish before I use up all the space please try the Snug - you will not be sorry at all - there is the correct beer and stout available - good Irish Whiskey - in fact anything you desire drinks wise - and it all complements the wonderful food and ambiance of the place. Never been to Ireland? then call Mr Walsh - he will look after you and you will step through the door into a world of music, great conversation (there are no strangers in here) - you may feel you have stepped into a Museum - but to me its a loving tribute - to everything British and Irish thats good for you, Oh and I nearly forgot the live music is free.

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Steve9999
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Comfy Spot

The Snug is a friendly, small & cozy pub. The food isn't bad - some of the home specialties are pretty good and the atmosphere is excellent. Great choice of beer on tap. Pity some people bring their young kids, but that's what they do these days. Personally, I like the knick-knacks (unlike the previous reviewer!). They tend to get quite busy, so it's best to call ahead.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 3/5
Service: 4/5
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