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The Local Gastropub

37 Dunlop St West, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
1 705 252 9220
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Ranked #6 of 241 restaurants in Barrie
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Cuisines: Contemporary
Dining options: Reservations
Description: Great home cooked pub food with the best selection of craft beer on tap North of Toronto. With large bay windows you have an indoor/outdoor atmosphere all through the year.
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Dining options: Reservations
Description: Great home cooked pub food with the best selection of craft beer on tap North of Toronto. With large bay windows you have an indoor/outdoor atmosphere all through the year.
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Barrie, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Our Local”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We've been coming to the Gastropub pretty much since it first opened. Great staff, delicious food, and an excellent and varied beer selection, this pub is run by people who seriously care about quality, and whenever we come home to Barrie, this will be the first pub we visit! It's become the place where our circle of friends and family... More

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37Scotland, Owner at The Local Gastropub, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Guys! Thanks so much for the kind words! We love looking after you, your family and friends and can't wait to see you nest time you are in town....be safe until then Scott, Hollis and the Locals! XXX More

Sudbury,ON
Top Contributor
132 reviews 132 reviews
73 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
“Really good fish”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Checked the menu on line - no fish pie so we had the Fish and Chips. The cod was superb, fresh, succulent and the batter - mmm. The chips? Not so great, neither crisp nor tender, tasted and looked a bit re-fried. The Scotch Egg with Whiskey Mustard was really good, The selection of real beers is excellent. Try the... More

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37Scotland, Owner at The Local Gastropub, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear CanBrit1 Thanks for your feedback and we are glad that overall you had a nice experience in our establishment! Our apologies for chips not being to your liking, as this we can control. For the gentleman sitting at the bar, this can be a little more challenging to control and we hope it did not ruin your meal to... More

Barrie, Canada
1 review
“MMMM!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I've been going to the Local Gastropub since it opened in 2009 with family and friends and it has always been a wonderful experience. Thanks to Scott & Hollis and their lovely staff! They have fantastic food & drinks, great entertainment in a great location. Oh, and one must always save room for sticky toffee pudding or a deep fried... More

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37Scotland, Owner at The Local Gastropub, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hi Sherri Thanks so much for your kind words! We would not be here if it was not for your support! Cheers and see you soon! Scott & The Local Team More

Newmarket, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Awesome little pub!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

My Husband and I went there today for lunch. I had been once before with a girlfriend and raved about it to my husband who is of Scottish background. We went and as soon as he saw the Scotch egg on the menu he ordered it and was in high delight. Our waitress was so nice especially to our 1... More

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37Scotland, Owner at The Local Gastropub, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hi Jessica! Thanks for enjoying our little pub in Barrie. I look forward to catering you beer dinner at home in September....it will be great night! Pulled beef tacos to start! Yum! Cheers Scott More

Barrie, Ontario, Canada
1 review
“saturday afternoon perfection”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I was meeting friends from oakville and one had used to live in Barrie and wanted to check out the downtown area there arent too many decent restaurants that aren't fast food or chinese food but we decided to try out gastropub we were very impressed by the food and the service by our waitress Jenna . She was a... More

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37Scotland, Owner at The Local Gastropub, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hi Steph Thanks for your feedback on TA it really is nice to hear great comments on our food and service! Please let me know the next time you come in and we will continue to offer the very best we have to offer! Cheers Scott More

Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Good beers, unhealthy food.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

We went here for a birthday with about 10 people the other week. The beer selection was great and things are a good price! Unfortunately that's about all the excellence we can give it. The staff left us waiting for a while before even taking order cuz she said she thought someone else had taken our order. We are generally... More

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37Scotland, Owner at The Local Gastropub, responded to this review
16 March 2013

Dear Rob J As always at The Local Gastropub we appreciate feedback from our guests whether they be positive or negative, so thanks for posting your comments! With a growing health conscious community who still like to drink beer in a pub setting, we have recently made the choice to cater to those requirements. Starting next week we are offering... More

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“Excellent food for an excellent price”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013 via mobile

Six of us went for a lunch all ordering separate dishes and not one of us was disappointed and to top it off the barrielicious menu looks superb for only $15

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Pub grub at it's finest!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

With a seasonally changing menu, local craft beers on tap and a wonderful wait staff, I cannot say enough about The Local. Do not be fooled by the more bar-like surrounding; the food in this pub is seriously good. They often host beer dinners, where a menu is created specifically for pairings with locally brewed beers and have great live... More

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37Scotland, Owner at The Local Gastropub, responded to this review
15 January 2013

Dear r0aminggnome Thanks so much for your kind words about our Gastropub! It is always nice to hear when people enjoy our food, beer selection and staff. We will continue with the hope that we will always offer great quality and something new in our restaurant moving forward in 2013. Cheers and see you soon! Scott, Hollis and The Local... More

Barrie, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“The best beer selection in Barrie”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Love the beer selection, no other pub in Barrie comes close. The food is great, not the healthiest :) The staff and owner are very friendly!

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Barrie, Canada
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100 reviews 100 reviews
69 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Good local pub live music on weekends”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

Reasonable pub fare with a Scottish flair. Good selection of ales and friendly staff. Convenient in downtown Barrie.

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37 Dunlop St West
Barrie, Ontario
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