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The Wooly Pub, Guelph, ON

The Wooly Pub

4.7
4.7
566 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

What 566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wooly Pub is a beloved local spot known for its "great local pub vibe" and "excellent quality and value." Guests rave about the "wonderful selection of beers on tap" and "great service." The menu offers delicious options like grilled pickerel and burgers, while the patio provides a delightful dining experience.

566 Reviews
  1. Janet

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table to celebrate New Year's Eve with friends. We were seated on the patio, which was warm - too warm if you're under the heaters, but still it's a real treat to be able to enjoy the patio in winter. Our server was fantastic despite a few mishaps due to the number of people in the restaurant. We enjoyed some treats from the late night menu - fantastic nachos, fried Brussels sprouts, and sweet potato fries, which we all agreed were some of the best sweet potato fries we'd ever tasted. We moved indoors to enjoy the music after we ate and the staff did a great job managing everything despite a large and boisterous crowd. I've been coming to the Wooly since the 90s and have seen it go through some ups and downs. Right now it seems like it's on an upswing and it's fast becoming our local pub.

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  2. Anita

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hello. Thanks for the great evening. We think that when we paid the first part of our bill was not charged. We will drop by to double check it. Best

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  3. Steve

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing time - great taps, friendly staff, great food

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  4. Andrea

    VIP

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a large party including toddlers. We were welcomed and well accommodated. Everyone enjoyed their meals.

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  5. Dean

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the best Better than all the rest Delicious food Great friendly staff Superb pub atmosphere

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  6. Barby

    VIP

    Toronto

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious! The Wooly has raw oysters on Fridays in December! Our meals were very good and the service was amazing as always!

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  7. Angel

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Many beer choices, typical pub food. Noise level is high.

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  8. Christopher

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ed was a real gem of a server, as always! : ) Thanks for taking great care of us.

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  9. Steven

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice pub, food was good and beer very good. Very noisy indeed maybe too loud

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  10. Anne

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had lunch at The Wooly and it was excellent. There were three of us and we chose three appetizers, wine, and a Wellington lager. Our waitress was friendly, helpful and skilled. We all felt we would look forward to returning in the future.

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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 4.7 stars by 566 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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