Black Dog Pub

You can book ahead through the reservation page on their site, and there is a dedicated party room for larger gatherings. Walk-ins work fine for the bar and dining room on most nights.

The kitchen leans into pub classics, with halibut fish and chips and breaded schnitzel drawing regulars, plus a daily features board rotating through fish, beef, pork, and pizza. In summer there are two patios, one rooftop and one covered off the dining room.

Yes, kids are welcome and the menu keeps standard pub fare they will happily eat. It sits an easy walk from Rouge Hill GO station, so it works as a stop before or after Rouge Park or the beach.