1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar

Name: 1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar
Address: 72 Macdonell St, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1H 2Z6
Telephone: (519) 824-2560
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (63)

CAN$30 and under

Steakhouse

72 Macdonell St, Guelph, ON N1H 2Z6

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Charming

1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar is a modern-day saloon that serves delicious smoked and braised side ribs smothered in our signature Kansas mild BBQ sauce, juicy steaks cut in house from a specially selected ‘AAA’ Canadian Angus Beef, fresh never frozen gourmet burgers, jumbo wings that are brought in-house daily with 15 different wing sauces to choose from, and don't forget about our Atlantic haddock dipped in our house made beer batter and always fried to perfection.

Feeling parched, come on in and try our 16 different world class and crafted beers on tap! Enjoy numerous fresh, hand-made, and tasty dishes at affordable prices, right downtown Guelph today!

Join us Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights for drink deals, country line dancing, and country's top music hits! Email info@1881steakhouseandburgerbar.com for Guestlist the day of before 6pm (line bypass and free entry) to beat the line and start the fun! Get bucked at Cowboys, your local downtown Country Bar, yee-haw!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Thu, Sat 11:30 am–8:15 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(519) 824-2560
Website
http://www.1881steakhouseandburgerbar.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
72 Macdonell St, Guelph, ON N1H 2Z6
Neighborhood
Guelph
Parking details
None

Experiences

Half price burger day
Multiple dates available
Join us weekly for our half price burger day!!! Every Thursday all our burgers are half price* *Purchase of a drink is necessary
Wine night
Multiple dates available
1/2 Price Bottles of Wine after 4pm $1 off Carlsberg pints $2 Off Steaks* *purchase of a drink is necessary
Ribs and Sangria
Multiple dates available
$4 off Ribs Choose from a full rack or half rack of our side ribs $19.99 Pitchers of Sangria Choose from red, white or rose wine

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What 63 people are saying

1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar offers "amazing hamburgers" and "excellent steaks," with "friendly and attentive staff." Visitors appreciate the "great deals on burgers and drinks" and the lively atmosphere. While some note occasional service delays, the overall experience is described as "quick" and enjoyable, with a commendable vegetarian selection.

63 Reviews

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Kathy
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Will definitely try this restaurant again.
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BILL
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I had a 6:30p.m. reservation with my wife before we were to attend a concert a few blocks away at 7:30. I ordered a hamburger (supposedly the special on Thursday); my wife ordered a wrap. Our drinks arrived promptly at 6:38 p.m. At 6:55 we asked for our food order to be brought A.S.A.P. in order that we could arrive at our concert, a 5 min. walk away. At 7:20p.m. our food had still not arrived. We left $15 on the table for our drinks then left the restaurant without getting our meal which we had ordered 48 min. previously! P.S. Two other tables arrived after us and were eating the meal when we left!!!!
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Jake
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for the wing special night. We tried wings in a variety of sauce choices. All good and the price is excellent. We had some sides such as nachos, fries. cauliflower bites and all them were very good. We will be back again.
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Brent VIP
Toronto / Ontario22 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall not a bad experience. It was a lively atmosphere with a good energy. The food was ok and the service was friendly but slow. I think that was more because they seemed to be understaffed.
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Vilma VIP
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it, the hamburgers amazing, good service. We like the Thursday half price burger.
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Frances
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Surprisingly, this was our first visit to 1881, and it will not be our last! The service is quick- not rushed- the restaurant is clean and staff are friendly and attentive. The food is quality, well cooked and presented. The selection is great and not overwhelming. The vegetarian selection is more than adequate and dishes were delicious! Definitely recommend this restaurant!
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Maggie
Toronto / Ontario1 review
3.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
great service, great deals on burgers and drinks. This is my go-to place.
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Brian
Toronto / Ontario1 review
2.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was great Forgot my dinner had to go see where it was after everyone else at the table were almost finished their dinner Bills mixed up First time there and not impressed
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Krista
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was not sucked! The server never came back to clear any tables or ask us how our meal was, we had to ask for refills on our drinks. My food didn’t arrive with the rest of the party I was with
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Steve
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice place to have a bite before an event. Noise level just right to have a conversation with people at your table. Food was very good and well priced.
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1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for 1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar

72 Macdonell St, Guelph, ON N1H 2Z6

Additional information

Neighborhood
Guelph
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Thu, Sat 11:30 am–8:15 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.1881steakhouseandburgerbar.com/
Phone number
(519) 824-2560

1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Half price burger day

Wine night

Ribs and Sangria

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What 63 people are saying

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