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The Wooly Pub, Guelph, ON

The Wooly Pub

4.6
4.6
544 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Charming
Perhaps the Wooly concept is best represented by renowned Canadian artist Charlie Pachter’s Queen on a Moose” paintings. These pictures conveyed what would happen if a British pub was transferred to Canada. That pub would feature local foods, beverages and decor. It would be an All-Canadian pub featuring the best of the British pub culture. A local or home-base pub for its guests.

The Wooly was inspired by the Ontario micro-brewery explosion that occurred in the late 1980’s. The brewery industry was dominated by 3 large companies for over 40 years until the start of the craft brewery phenomenon. Teaching a course on beers at the University of Guelph Bob Desautels was keenly aware of this development. When an opportunity to open a pub in downtown Guelph emerged he decided to feature only small micro-brews on tap.

The rest is history!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (519) 836-2875
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Don Douglas
  • Private party facilities
    As of Sunday, December 19th we will reduce down to 50% capacity dining. Both indoor and outdoor dining requires proof of double vaccination along with government issued ID including: Birth Certificate, State-issued Identification Card, Student Identification Card, Social Security Card, Military Identification Card, Passport or Passport Card.
  • Neighborhood
    Guelph
  • Cross street
    Woolwich and Yarmouth
  • Parking details
    Limited Parking available in our lot on Yarmouth. Street Parking available, or a city owned paid lot on Baker Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 544 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Service

  • Southern Ontario

    Neighborhood gem

544 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great craft beer and no hesitation to make a drink that was not on the menu.

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  2. Pam

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We found it expensive for what we got. Each meal was at least $20 and 12 for a cocktail and 10 for a beer. The food was average, and I probably will try a different place next time. Atmosphere was fun with picnic tables outside, and our server was good. It was ok, but I’ve definitely had better for the price. The only meal that really hit was the fried chicken sandwich.

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  3. Patricia

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had dinner with a girlfriend for my birthday. She ordered the chicken tenders with fries and I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries. Both meals were very over cooked! Even the fries were dry! Our server got my wine order incorrect but did realize afterwards. My friend had to get up from the table to go find our server for more plum sauce and water. He was having a beer in the corner of the bar!

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  4. Christopher

    Exclusive

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a regular stop for our office team's socials and lunch meetings.

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  5. Angela

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good... The service was ok. The table was very wobbly. We would try the spot again though.

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  6. Marlys

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My server was outstanding, and when the beer I ordered was not to my liking and seemed a little flat, he quickly offered to recommend another one which I enjoyed. Thanks to him for that. My chief complaint was with the food. Both my partner and I ordered meat (pork/beef burger, 1/4 chicken and ribs), and all of the meat was dry and overdone. I haven't eaten at the Wooly for months, but I know that in the past I always had a juicy, delicious burger, and the food was quite top-notch. I don't know if there is a new chef/kitchen staff but I want to give this feedback, because the next time I want a burger, I might go elsewhere.

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  7. Mindy

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table was ready right away. Great on tap selection. We have the beef dip sandwich, chicken quesadillas, and the kids chicken tenders and fries. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service, as always, was great.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. I’m not one to drink different types of beer, but the waitress knew her stuff and matched my mother and I with a beer close to the brands we drink. The nachos were to die for

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  9. ShannonO

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I think I’d choose to sit somewhere else and the experience would have been different. Front room with entrance to the kitchen is not the best location. Great food, super service.

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  10. TamaraC

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, great service. Our first choice for a night out with friends and family.

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FAQs

The Wooly Pub does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. The Wooly Pub also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 836-2875.

The Wooly Pub is rated 4.6 stars by 544 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Wooly Pub

176 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3V5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Woolwich and Yarmouth
  • Neighborhood
    Guelph
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited Parking available in our lot on Yarmouth. Street Parking available, or a city owned paid lot on Baker Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Don Douglas
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (519) 836-2875
  • Private party facilities
    As of Sunday, December 19th we will reduce down to 50% capacity dining. Both indoor and outdoor dining requires proof of double vaccination along with government issued ID including: Birth Certificate, State-issued Identification Card, Student Identification Card, Social Security Card, Military Identification Card, Passport or Passport Card.
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