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The Pilot, TORONTO, ON

The Pilot

4.5 (608)
CAN$30 and under
Gastro Pub
22 CUMBERLAND STREET, TORONTO, ON M4W 1J5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
A true Toronto staple, The Pilot has been serving up great food, drinks, and good times in the heart of Yorkville since 1944 - just steps from Yonge and Bloor. Enjoy craft cocktails, local beers, and a vibrant atmosphere on one of the best rooftop patios in Toronto or hang out at our main floor bar. Planning an event? Our second floor features a private event space perfect for parties, meetings, and celebrations.

We’re open 7 days a week from 11AM, serving up delicious brunch, lunch, and dinner. Whether you're visiting for a casual drink at our rooftop bar, catching live music, or testing your knowledge at our popular trivia nights, The Pilot is the place to be.

Reservations are available online and by phone. Walk-ins are always welcome! For groups larger than 10, please contact info@thepilot.ca.

Check out our upcoming live bands and trivia nights at www.thepilot.ca!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Canadian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The Pilot has a wide variety of food menu party offerings for events and we are happy to accommodate special requests. We also offer a variety of bar options to help tailor your event to your guests and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    The Stealth Lounge, our second floor event space, provides an inviting atmosphere with a unique and vintage feel. The space is perfect for parties from 40 to 130 people. Equipped with a full PA, projector, dance floor, stage and stage lighting, we host live bands, DJs, book launches, presentations, birthday parties and fashion shows!
  • Neighborhood
    Yorkville
  • Cross street
    Yonge Street and Bloor Street
  • Parking details
    Public lots within walking distance
  • Public transit
    Yonge/Bloor subway station or Bay subway station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Maple Leafs Playoffs!

    May 5, 2025 - May 18, 2025
    Join us and cheer on the Leafs in the second round of playoffs against the Florida Panthers! Sound on for every game and a view of a TV from every seat!
    Maple Leafs Playoffs! Photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch with Lotus Wright

    CA$35.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live music featuring Lotus Wight, with special guests Jacob Gorzhaltsan and Mike T. Kerr. Lotus Wight is a player of Old time jazz and music form the 20th century. He plays banjo and guitar and sings in a beautiful and engaging style. Rumours of his lineage are yet unsubstantiated-some have claimed that he is the illegitimate son of Jacques Brel and Elizabeth Cotton. Tickets: $35 + Fees & HST Includes entry, reserved seating, and your choice of brunch from the following menu: Classic Benny – Two poached eggs, peameal bacon & hollandaise on toasted English muffins. The Aviator – Grilled chorizo sausage patties, smashed avocado, smoked cheddar & baby arugula, topped with a sunny-side egg on a toasted English muffin. The Pilot Traditional – Two eggs any style, Pilot hash, toast & your choice of strip bacon, peameal, or English sausage. **20% gratuity will be added to your bill the day of the event**
    Mother's Day Brunch with Lotus Wright Photo
  • The Pilot's Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every weekend from 11am-2:30pm for Brunch. Featuring $9 Mimosas & $9 Caesars.
    The Pilot's Weekend Brunch Photo

What 608 people are saying

The Pilot reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

608 Reviews
  1. Murray

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Pilot is a pub with good food and drink selection and TVs for sports watching. Our waitress for our lunch was attentive and our food came quickly. The decor is pretty minimalist with plenty of tables. For a good pub experience, it’s worth a try.

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  2. Terry

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thank you Michelle Elliott for a tremendous experience last night. The beverages and the meals were terrific and the service was outstanding.

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  3. Patrick

    Toronto8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good pub food. Server was great! Wasn't too busy. Thanks!

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  4. Stephanie VIP

    Calgary10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    CANADA WON! Great environment for a hockey game or sports event

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  5. DaveyDoe

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Classic Toronto venue. Ground level could use a decor refresh or reimagining but if you're looking for what you used to know this is the place. Delicious, fresh and unpretentious meals at a great price. Efficient friendly service. Top shelf.

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  6. Sue

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were great, but I was caught off guard that the pop was not refillable - at $4 per glass (fountain pop and mostly ice as it always is), $8.00 for pop was… startling. When I asked for a refill, it would have been great if there was a “by the way…” However food and service very good. I’ll go back, just won’t have a pop!!

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  7. Steve VIP

    Indiana108 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time seated indoors. Nice vibe and less noisy than the rooftop. For a British pub kind of place very good and reasonably priced food.

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  8. Rick

    Toronto12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot! Great food!great service! Live music!!
    The PilotResponded on December 12, 2024
    Thank you so much for taking your time to review us, Rick! We hope to see you again soon :)

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  9. Margarita VIP

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food wasn’t good. It looked old and reheated. The service was average, and music really loud. The place was almost empty and even with that the service was slow.

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  10. Michelle

    Toronto15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a classic diner style venue from 1944! Food is competent, comforting and tasty. Decent beer and wine selection along with some fun cocktails if that’s your wicket. We were entertained by a sole guitar/singer act with a contemporary alt jam. There are other artists and jazz music on different days. Staff are efficient friendly and fun. A great casual venue for food drink and music. Wonderful central location, inside feels a world away from Yonge & Bloor. Cheers!
    The PilotResponded on October 27, 2024
    Thank you so much for your lovely review Michelle! We are so glad to here you had a positive experience with us, and we hope you will return soon :)

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FAQs

The Pilot does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. The Pilot also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 923-5716.

The Pilot is rated 4.5 stars by 608 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Pilot

22 CUMBERLAND STREET, TORONTO, ON M4W 1J5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Yonge Street and Bloor Street
  • Neighborhood
    Yorkville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Canadian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lots within walking distance
  • Public transit
    Yonge/Bloor subway station or Bay subway station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Pilot has a wide variety of food menu party offerings for events and we are happy to accommodate special requests. We also offer a variety of bar options to help tailor your event to your guests and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    The Stealth Lounge, our second floor event space, provides an inviting atmosphere with a unique and vintage feel. The space is perfect for parties from 40 to 130 people. Equipped with a full PA, projector, dance floor, stage and stage lighting, we host live bands, DJs, book launches, presentations, birthday parties and fashion shows!
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