It is easy to say nice things about my favourite bars, since they are my favourite bars for a reason. How about a bar I’ve been to just twice?
I ended up at the Paddock last Friday for a mixer. Can I just say – overrated? The beer was expensive and not exciting. I had a pint of Stiegel’s, which is the only beer I haven’t seen frequently at other venues. For this oh-so-blah pint, I paid $9. ($9 something, tax + tip included.) A friend had a bottle of Steamwhistle, and paid over $5 for this dubious privilege. Other beers on tap, as best as I can remember, were the Pilsner Urquell, Guinness, and the usual Bud/BudLite suspects.
The lighting was dim; the wine was also expensive. I’ve eaten here before (once), and all I can remember is expensive.
To which I ask – how do bars like this stay in business? I couldn’t find a single thing that recommended this place. It doesn’t have the charm of a neighbourhood bar. I certainly didn’t find it ‘cool’. The beer list was both boring and expensive.
Location: The Paddock is located at Bathurst and Queen.
Overall rating: 1 out of 5. Don't waste your time, there are a lot of bars in the city that are a lot nicer.
