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The Wooly Pub, Guelph, ON

The Wooly Pub

4.6
4.6
562 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Kid's NYE Countdown!!!

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for our annual kid's NEW YEARS EVE COUNTDOWN!!! This year with TWO countdown times! Reserve for the 2pm or 5pm seating. There will be face painting, a meet and greet with our very own Wooly mascot and lots of treats and surprises. Hosted by our very own, Danielle! Reserve your spot :)

What 562 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Neighborhood 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.

562 Reviews
  1. Dean

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Barby

    VIP

    Toronto

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Angel

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 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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  4. Christopher

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 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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  5. Steven

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 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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  6. Anne

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 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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  7. Lauren

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, really nice atmosphere, and delicious food. Can’t wait to come back!

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  8. Joanne

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a special birthday dinner with my close friend....service was excellent, took great care of us all evening! Then presented my girlfriend with a special birthday card, gift card enclosed! Amazing service, and a special touch to end the evening.

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  9. Luisa

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, beer and service was great. We all had the burger special.

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  10. JEFF

    VIP

    Saskatoon

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food. Great service. Had lots of fun. Make a reservation for Friday night like idid. Overall wonderful.

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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 562 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 19 times today
Experiences are available.

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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