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What to order
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Fish And Chips
Recommended multiple times as outstanding or awesome, with reviewers praising the excellent fish, good breading, and very good fries.
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Irish Onion Soup
Mentioned as delicious and awesome in positive reviews, with one reviewer saying it was homemade and another praising it as a standout dish.
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Beef On Weck
Called a personal favorite and highlighted as a highly recommended dish, suggesting it was especially memorable and well prepared.
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Cottage Pie
Recommended by staff and praised by a reviewer for tasting like home, with a particularly great potato topping.
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Irish Onion Burger
Noted for having superb meat and being a generous, well-prepared sandwich.
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Large Poutine
Mentioned positively for its huge portion size, with one order feeding four people.
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Haddock
Described as exquisitely lightly battered and highly recommended.
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Buffalo Chicken Fingers
Praised because they use whole real chicken breast, which the reviewer saw as a sign of quality.
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Stew
Called super flavorful, making it a positively noted menu item.
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Liver And Onions
Highlighted as the best liver and onions by a reviewer who said the meal tasted home cooked and came in huge portions.
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Turkey Dinner
The Sunday special was described as home cooked and served in huge portions.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM |
About Donnelly's Pub
Donnelly's Pub is an Irish pub, bar, and restaurant in Thorold, Ontario. It serves lunch and dinner and offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, live music, and the food, especially fish and chips, cottage pie, liver and onions, and other home-cooked pub dishes. The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with a strong beer and cocktail selection.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Donnelly's Pub known for?
Donnelly's Pub is especially known for fish and chips, including lightly battered haddock and fish that reviewers say is breaded in-house. The live blues and other performances are a big part of the draw, along with a cozy pub setting and friendly service.
What dishes are most recommended at Donnelly's Pub?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the fish and chips, cottage pie, liver and onions, battered mushrooms, large poutine, and Guinness lamb stew. The fish is often described as excellent, the cottage pie as home-style, and the portions as generous enough to share in the case of the poutine.
What is the atmosphere like at Donnelly's Pub?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and lively, with live music and blues shows often mentioned alongside sports on TV. It seems to suit groups and travelers well, especially people who want a busy pub with table service, a bar, and a welcoming local feel.
Is Donnelly's Pub good value, and what does it cost?
Yes, it is generally described as good value for CA$20 to 30, especially because the portions are large and the food is home-cooked style. Reviewers mention meals like fish and chips, turkey dinner, and large poutine that can feed multiple people.
When is the best time to visit Donnelly's Pub?
Saturday afternoons and evenings are popular because that is when reviewers mention blues performances and live bands, but they also note it can get very busy. Reservations are a good idea if you want a table during peak entertainment times.
Is parking available at Donnelly's Pub?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Donnelly's Pub have vegetarian options?
Yes, Donnelly's Pub offers vegan options.
Is Donnelly's Pub kid-friendly?
Yes, Donnelly's Pub is good for kids.
