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A Review Of Porter House: Fine Fare And Ales

After I wrote my first Vegan Guide To Toronto here on HappyCow I received a lot of positive feedback, and also a few suggestions for other vegan restaurants I had not included on my list. A name that kept popping up was Porter House. A vegan pub, Porter House is a relatively new addition to the Toronto vegan scene. Since I don’t drink alcohol I wasn’t really keen on checking it out, but with so many positive reviews I decided to add it to my itinerary on my recent return to the Great White North.

Fortunately, I was not disappointed.

A Review Of Porter House: Fine Fare And Ales

Chana masala-topped fries

We were greeted by an incredibly knowledgable and helpful staff member who gave us a run down of the place. With a selection of over 50 craft beers and ciders – and staff that can tell you about all of them – it’s no wonder this place is packed every night. If you’re a connoisseur of fine ales then consider this a delicious oasis not to be missed. If you’re like me and not really into beer, don’t worry, for the food alone makes a visit to Porter House a worthwhile endeavour!

The menu features some interesting takes on english pub standards. There is no fake meat on the menu, which has led to the development of some surprisingly creative dishes. Their chana masala-topped fries, for example, were especially interesting and epically delicious, and their hearty lentil and ale pasty was a savoury bite of olde fashioned heaven.

Lentil and ale pasty (the “meat pie”)

My only complaint – and it can hardly be considered one – is that the place itself is too small. Porter House fills up quickly so you will want to make sure you arrive early in the evening in order to snag a seat (aim for a booth – they are SUPER comfortable!).

Porter House has definitely earned a place among the best of Toronto’s vegan scene. So, if you’re going to be visiting Toronto you can officially add a visit to Porter House to your itinerary – you will not be disappointed!

About the author: Chris is a vegan travel blogger whose calamitous tales you can read about at www.lessonslearnedabroad.com. You can also check him out at facebook.com/lessonslearnedabroad, twitter.com/learnedabroad, and www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedabroad.