Cecil's Brewhouse and Kitchen

I booked the Map Room for the annual Respiratory Therapy Week dinner hosted by Northern Respiratory. Dawn and the staff were great from booking, to questions about the room and through all of our event. We had two dedicated staff serving us and they were both amazing. The food was great and the map room for our group wonderfully. We were able to use a large TV in the room for a presentation as well. Everybody was very happy with the whole event. Thanks to everyone at Cecil’s for the great night

Staff are really friendly, atmosphere nice and very clean. We liked their amber ale and white wheat bear a lot. Just pay attention nachos come with potato chips! Also the slow cooked beef was pretty salty and very similar to Costco frozen roast beef.

We had a really nice dinner here. We enjoyed the Taste of the Bay menu. The appetizers (pot stickers and autumn pear salad) were very good. The beef short rib was excellent. Our AAA sirloin steaks were both overcooked, but the flavour of the meals was very nice. The atmosphere is cozy contemporary. Our service was friendly and helpful. We would definitely return. Good value overall and a nice place to have dinner.

My husband and I came to Cecil’s for a date night and we had a DELICIOUS meal with EXCELLENT service. Every staff member had a big smile and made our experience very enjoyable. I believe our server’s name was Robert but have to admit I have terrible memory with names. Nevertheless he made our evening really fun and special with personable conversation. Food came fast and certainly hit the spot! Hope to come back again next time we are in the Bay

Better beer than Gateway, bold and crisp. Quiet vibe and beautiful patio on an awesome warm autumn day. The food is more like a 3.5, though the fries are hand cut, fresh and cleanly fried. Nice staff, very attentive and friendly. Would return for the beer alone.

I will just say that the best lager I've ever had is made here at Cecil's. Nippising lager and the in house micro brew selection is honestly amazing. The food is tasty with a great selection of your favourite pub style foods. The service is fast and the staff are always incredibly nice. Sometimes they host fun events and have live music it's honestly a good place to bring family and friends. Please try the beer it does not disappoint.

Food was terrible. I ordered the Asian cashew chicken stir fry. Menu said the chicken was glazed with a Thai peanut sauce which it wasn't. It was poached and not seasoned at all...not even any sauce on it. The chicken was bland. And they forgot to add the cashews. And there was lots of water in the bottom of the bowl because they didn't drain the noodles well enough. I definitely don't recommend that dish and I won't be going back. The server was nice

It's was wonderful eating Thanksgiving dinner there. Ask for Kelsey to serve you. She's sweet and knowledgeable about the restaurant and building history.

Delicious plan based burger., waiter extremely friendly and helpful, nice quiet establishment, easy conversations. A nice place to have great conversation and great food!

I had the cobb salad with chicken. I wanted the prime rib because I checked the menu prior to ordering take out on skipthedishes and called in so the proceeds went to the restaurant but it wasnt an option. I'm a huge fan of cobb salads in general as I've been in the restaurant industry for years I've seen some fantastic variations however unfortunately in this case It was just ok, but the raw broccoli trees I got were unpleasant - if they were steamed or prepped prior, maybe even pickled it would be different. The quality and the price didn't add up this time but will give it another chance

I have enjoyed many great meals at this wonderful place over the years, which is also locally owned and operated. It is constantly growing and evolving with the times. They have amazing beer brewed on premises...I have watched the brewmaster tending to his brew... a very cool experience. You will definitely see a theme in my photos.

The service is friendly, the atmosphere and ambience is cozy, and the food and drinks were good to. Even though nothing was outstanding, I can't say I agree with the negative reviews here. Just wish they were open a little later.

Food could be better, ordered the children's mac and cheese (i wasn't all that hungry so i didn't wanna order a whole big meal off the regular menu) I didn't expect it to be Kraft dinner!! If i wanted kraft dinner i would've made some at home myself, wouldn't have drove an hour with my fussy toddler to have kraft dinner at a restaurant! kids menus should have pictures of the food. I was extremely disappointed, and the kraft dinner wasn't even really good. I digress, my husband and i tried the french onion soup and it was really good! I recommend trying the french onion soup!

Had a reservation at another establishment. They were unable to accommodate our large group. We turned to Cecil's. With two-block walk notice they took our group of 13 (7 adults and 6 kids) no problem. Nigel was awesome! He quickly got food started for this gaggle of kids and brought the adults drinks. By the sheer number of people, we were a challenging table and he wrangled ALL of us like a pro. We sincerely apologize to anyone there today for the occasional squeal coming from the rugrats. We will be back, guaranteed.

The owner came out to speak with our team about the beer selection and brewing process for their beers. We had appetizers all of which were delicious including spicy rolls, bread with dip, kettle chips and deep fried cauliflower. The patio arrangement complied with current restrictions for physical distancing. Kelli and Nigel provided excellent service throughout our stay.

What the hell happened to you Cecil's? You use to serve Gourmet Poutine that was enough to feed two full grown adults, WITH two glasses of pop for around $13 taxes in. Now ... for about the same price, all you give is maybe a handful of the amount of fries and no pop, and you wonder why your reviews and ratings and customer counts are dwindling. Get your shit together and either increase your dish sizes or stop trying to constantly hike up the damn prices to line your greedy pockets. P.S. The picture provided is of the sweet potato fry version of the gourmet poutine with added sauteed mushrooms. But, my husband got the normal gourmet poutine with added sauteed mushrooms and it looked identical in size. Both were in an average sized bowl.

Great vibes in this joint. Wasn't the best meal I've ever eaten...but it was good. And the service (I like to sit at the bar) was perfection. Ill definitely come back.

Food is definitely above average here. All fresh and delicious. I got the strip steak and my company got the prime rib special. Steak was cooked perfectly (rare. As I asked for) and it was seasoned so well! I recommend ordering a steak from here, over the local "steak house" they really know what they're doing. :) The local brewed beer is also super fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!

Not bad but not great either. The wait staff were fine but the food was lacklustre and as for the brew, maybe you like beer that tastes like vinegar, but it's not for us.

Okay I admit it is incredible to be handed the bible of beers when you sit down at this place for a meal but it also makes it extremely difficult to settle on one decision. Cecil's is a good place. But if you keep up with my reviews I'm the type of person who prefers a quieter venue for my social outings and Cecil's is just f'ing loud. That's not to mention the crowd who consist of semi-retarded north bay drop-outs and cougars trying to prey on them. But that's generally the crowd at most of the North Bay bars so theres really no way to escape it. The service has alway been the best I've ever gotten in North Bay. There is one gentleman in particular who is probably the most pleasant waiter I've ever encountered. On another note, they obviously hire bartenders who expect to do nothing more than open a bottle of beer or tap a keg because the mixed drinks they give are the worst I've ever encountered. The surroundings them self are nothing more than your typical pub (which is how I like it, so long as it is clean, which Cecil's passes on my cleanliness acceptability scale). All in all probably one of the best bars in the bay if you want live music and solely beer. Spending time with the crowd might have you feeling dumb by the time you leave but that fun sometimes. My impartial "okay" that I reviewed this place is based on the excessively loud music and the atrocious drinks they mix. Note: there is one guy who frequently plays in this place who is really good. Very mellow acoustic artist that sets an awesome atmosphere.

Came to Cecil's while traveling through North Bay, Ontario. Was looking a dive to watch the 1st NFL Football game of the season and stumbled upon Cecil's. Its a nice place, good amount of seating. Service: They brew I believe 4 or 5 of their own brews. I tried 3 and they were solid. The service was good, wait staff = friendly. They even put the audio on for the game. Food: Ordered chicken fajitas. They were ABSOLUTELY delicious! No way I wouldn't re-order that if I went again. They were the best I can remember eating.

Had the west coast burger and it was very good. The chips were greasy and more than half was little broken bits. The nipissing lager was very nice. The service was poor and slow even though it was not cery busy. I would not return

Been there for wings . They were just ok. Second time was for lunch. Terrible service . Our blind and blonde server was Pouty with some kind of an attitude . Our party of 12 sat for 25 minutes . We left . A joke of a place

Their ribs are great, beers are pretty good, desserts are awesome, and the atmosphere is pretty good. Service is always good and the food is always super tasty.

Came to Cecil's for Sunday brunch. Our waitress was very friendly and took great care of our rather large party (11 of us). The food was excellent and the restaurant was clean and well organized. I would highly recommend stopping by for brunch!

Came here for beer and supper last night and it was excellent. Came for brunch today and it was excellent. Came back this evening and had a great supper and wings. Other than obnoxious local white trash it's a fun place

Cecil's has the advantage of being downtown, open late, outdoor terasse, food bands and karaoke... HOWEVER 1) some of the Security guys are more concerned with chatting with the barmaid than doing their job 2) the person running the karaoke machine needs a course in volume control 3) the upper management is how can one say politely, not very impressive so despite the wonderful bar staff, i give this place a huge thumbs down. for karaoke, go to Partners just down the street where you can play pool and watch games... maybe in a couple of years things will get better, but cute pricey bars with nice tablecloths are a dime a dozen. .. The Fox and Fiddle is an excellent pub also... However for historical interest, perhaps you could go for a beer.... other than that I would recommend establishments whose management respects clients and teaches their staff about ... SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For a good local brew or a family night out; this establishment delivers. After a suggestion from my wife to take the family out, we chose this restaurant. After arriving the service was prompt and friendly. The food was delicious--we both had the Asian cashew stir fry, and the little ones had spaghetti and fries. Once we finished our food, the kids got ice cream for their desert and then our waiter brought over a chest (literally) filled with toys. Our children's face lit up with excitement and made the whole experience that much better. If you're looking for a friendly place to eat a meal.or have a drink, make sure you give this place a try.

Food is usually good, but today was the exception. Had a mediocre chicken ceaser wrap. The fries were good and the portion was huge, but the chicken was out of the microwave (I think). Atmosphere was good as always, and the wait staff was friendly an attentive. I will be back but I won't get the wrap again!

My wife and I went here for dinner on a trip through North Bay. We stumbled on the restaurant through a Google search and thought we'd give it a try. We were very impressed with the food and atmosphere. Pros: good, simple pub food; substantial menu (lots of choice); great drinks at a reasonable price; nice atmosphere; comfortable seating; prompt service Cons: our server was prompt but not overly friendly or enthusiastic; we ordered salads for takeout after our meal (for a snack later in the evening) and no cutlery or napkins were provided If you are looking for a casual, affordable dining experience I would highly recommend.

I actually wish they had more beer choices.. The beer bible? Yaa not so much... how about a Crabbies ginger beer? They do make a decent whiskey sour and the live music is a fun change of pace. Super loud but i enjoy that once in a while, food is alright

Great atmosphere here and the spread they have for the brunch is very diverse and delicious. I don't think I have ever seen prime rib roast at a buffet style brunch before!

The purpose of our visit was to go and listen to a friend's band, we went early to get some dinner and it could have been any other restaurant that serves almost everything deep fried. The band was awesome, the servers were great, however because it is connected to the Zoo (?) about half way through the night the young ones spilled over from the club and we felt very much out of place, we couldn't get out of there fast enough, gee could it be because I am getting too old for this? LOL nawww

For those of you interested in renting the "Map" room buyer beware!!! I paid in full before my event and I highly recommend that you do not do that. The food I purchased was not provided. I only received one small pate (single serving size) throughout the evening and I paid close $300 for food!! I reached out to management and the owner both who have done nothing to address my concerns.

Service wasn't great. The waitress seemed out of it. Food was meh. My husband got 1/2 rack ribs with 1/2 lb chicken wings. Was surprised when he only got three wings on his plate! I got the chicken quesadilla with sweet potato fries. Sweet potato fries were good but he quesadilla was not my favorite. Based on price and food quality don't think we would go here again.

As far as restaurant/pub mixes go in the city, you can't get much better than Cecil's. They have a large beer selection, over 20 if I remember right, which is a nice change from the generic Bud, Coors and Keith's selection at most bars (rest assured they do have these as well). We went for dinner one night and I was pleasantly surprised by how clean the place was. Lately it seems like when you go for a sit down meal, you get seated at and around tables that haven't been cleaned off yet and there's nothing more awkward then a server reaching over you to pick up half eaten meals. Even with a 75% full dining room, the hostess sat us at a table that was spotless. Our server was very nice and extremely professional as well, offering us recommendations and you could tell she knew the drinks and food offered. I settled on the prime rib dinner which was WAY better than I expected. My friend had some crazy burger with peameal bacon and maple syrup among other things. I would highly recommend my meal, and from what he said I would safely recommend their burgers as well.

This place does not mess up the beer. Having said that, just about everything else is sub-par. The wait staff was surly and went awol.... the food was very mediocre and over-priced, and we worried about getting to our event on time even though we had allowed two hours for dinner, and the event was at the Capital Centre right next door. We will not be back.

My family is new to the area so we thought we would give this place a go. We ordered the Cecilsized burger, wings, ribs and chicken tenders for my 2 year old. The burger was pretty tasty., a lot of flavour and it is diffidently a dinner and a leftover lunch meal because it lives up to its name in size. The ribs and the wings were fine, pretty average, however the side dish of beans tasted much like they were from a can. The chicken fingers unfortunately were so over fried/baked that they were hard as rocks and my son couldn't chew them.

When I was in North Bay this past week I came across Cecil's Eatery and Beer Society and I have to say it was probably one of the better restaurant/pubs that I have come across in the area. I went in for a late supper one night and the service was excellent friendly, fast and delicious. After dinner I decided to stay for a couple of drinks, I was very surprised when I received a beer list with over 100 types of beer. Now when I first got came in it had a restaurant atmosphere which I was expecting but as the evening went on it slowly turned into a bar/pub environment definitely not a lounge environment. Later in the evening there was live entertainment that was a bit too loud when it first started but was fitting when the bar was filled with more people. The crowd was a melting pot of 19-50 year olds who all seemed to be enjoying a night out. Also the Menu changes at 11pm to a pub menu which is good but does not do the full menu justice. Overall It was good, nothing that you would expect from a small city.