Decent pub with a local feel, despite downtown location. Mostly house beers on tap, including cask ale. They're brands are average, though, except the famous Dragon's Breath. Food is decent. I recommend the boysenberry lutefisk with sour cream made from fresh cat's milk, which matches perfectly with a glass of liver cider and a nice hakarl pudding for dessert.

A rather pretty building with obvious English inspirations (both the atmosphere and beers), but completely overloaded with breweriana, to the point that the place feels small and it’s not. I was not particularly fond of my meatball sandwich which was served with a soup that lacked a bit in vegetables. Very minimalist plates and not particularly cheap. Both beers tried were rather weak, very watery and totally devoid of any adventurous side.

Great English-pub atmosphere, wacky and generous waiter, friendly vibes with okay to above average beers. Nothing outstanding, but still an interesting stop.

This place has been around for 20 plus years and benefits from an excellent location between Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Syracuse, and New York. It is right near the water in an ivy league college town and the people by nature are very friendly. The bar itself is small, however there is a very large deck and large tables and lots of regulars. This place is open to 2 a.m. daily regardless. You know you can come here and get a drink and its not dark and you can talk to someone. It is very relaxing. Average age is about 4, with a large percentage of mid-20s. Lots of staff, always busy but you never wait for a drink. Staff did not know much about the beers. The beer is fine for the lager/blondes the people want. Not a high ABV brewpub. People were here for hours. Beer is very reasonable, and there are 2 casks and 12 taps, most of them guest taps. Truly meritous of being one of the best places to drink beer in the country.

Yet another place I visited many times and havent rated yet. Last visit was October 3rd 2009, during the Kingston Chili Fest...our usual hangout to digest the said chili(s). I really like the decor, with tons of British and antique beer paraphenelia. The food is typically good and plentifull. The beer selection is a bit static though (maybe I’m not going at the right time). Given that this is one of the oldest brewpubs in Canada, and the first in Ontario, it is worth the visit.

2013-05-01. You kind of have to stop here if you are in town but I find the beers are a bit less than stellar. The food has always been good. They are now doing "chef’s specials" that are a bit more upscale than the usual pub grub. The braised beef and mashed potatoes I had were superlatively good. Their two biggest sellers are now being contract brewed off-site apparently. Definitely still worth a visit while in town. ------------------- RBSG 05. Food was awesome, burgers. Waitress (nicole) was especially friendly and accomadating when I said I was driving so would only be sampling a little bit. Even loaned me a pen when mine conked out. This place grows on me with each visit. -------------------

Had been to this place many times during university years ago, but that was prior to my becoming a full-on beergeek. Returned this summer for a visit. The vibe remains just what I remember it to be, essentially my ideal notion of what a brewpub should look like: tons of Canadian and international craft beer paraphenalia and tap handles (think Falling Rock in Denver, only smaller and more Canadian), topped only by the number of photos on the walls of patrons both famous and local. Very very cool vibe. The beers however are mediocre at best, except for the two selections they have on cask. Food is very good for pub fare, probably the best chicken wings I’ve ever had in a pub. Service was prompt and friendly.

Établissement visité le 20 mai un peu avant l’heure du souper lors d’un séjour au Charleston Lake Provincial Park. Ambiance: Décoration de style pub britannique. Plein d’affiche, de cabaret, de tapis de bar et plein d’autre truc relié à la bière. Service: J’ai été un peu déçu, la serveuse ne semblait pas trop savoir les bières disponibles et aucun menu indiquait les bières disponible. La serveuse était tout de même sympathique. Sélection: J’ai fini par savoir qu’il avait 6 bières maisons au menu ainsi que 2 cidres. On trouve aussi des bières d’autres brasseries. Je n’ai gouté que la Rampant Rooster (je condusais) et mon amie à pris les 2 cidres. Nourriture: La description du menu était humoristique. Comme nous avions pas faim nous avons rien pris. (13e rating d’établissement)

Visité entre le 10 et le 13 juillet 2006, donc une fois pour souper. C’est plus un resto qu’un pub, le menu de bouffe est très varier. Il ya avait environ 6 ou 7 de leur propre bières (j’en ai bu 5) et le même nombre des autres brasseurs.

When in Kingston (or hungry between the Quebec border and Toronto) treat yourself to Eastern Ontario's first brewpub! Though the Dragon's Breath is alleged this locations finest example - I personally prefer the Autumn Strong Ale and the crisp John Strong Cider.