Loons

What is Loons? Anchoring 416 Roncesvalles Avenue just south of Dundas West since 2000, Loons is an enduring west-end pub rooted in classic Canadian and British tavern culture. Inside, warm lighting, deep red walls, and well-worn wood finishes create a relaxed setting for watching a match or nursing a pint at the bar. Out back sits the true neighbourhood draw: a sprawling 90-seat, cottage-inspired backyard patio that fills up fast all summer long.

Loons Menu & What to Order The kitchen turns out no-nonsense comfort food done right, spearheaded by the hefty Loons Big Mouth Burger and golden, beer-battered cod fish and chips. Snackers flock to the potato and cheese perogies sautéed with caramelized onions and crispy bacon, tangy pickle fries, and saucy jumbo chicken wings. Vegetarians have easy wins with the creamy jalapeno mac and cheese or poutine, both of which pair smoothly with rotating Ontario craft taps or a freshly poured Guinness.

Know Before You Go While reservations can be booked online, walk-in tables are generally easy to snag on weeknights, though sunny weekend patio shifts and weekly Monday trivia pack out early. The pub is serviced directly by the 504 King streetcar and is an easy stroll from Dundas West Station and the Bloor UP Express. Doors open mid-afternoon on weekdays and at noon on weekends, with service running late every night.