The Wilcox Gastropub

The Wilcox is the Eglinton West gastropub that splits the difference between upscale and easygoing: seasonal plates made with care, a strong beer, cocktail and wine list, and three distinct rooms to settle into. Add a patio and a midweek oyster deal, and it's a proper sit-down night.

What it's actually like

The Wilcox sits in the Eglinton West Commercial Centre and aims to bring together people who love good food and drink. The decor mixes modern and classic, inspired by the local community, and the result is a cosy pub atmosphere with a step up in the kitchen. Warm lighting, leather banquettes, wooden tables and an LED-candle chandelier give it a welcoming, slightly sophisticated feel.

This is a gastropub, not a club. The draw is the food and the rooms, not a dance floor. Come for seasonal dishes, fine beer, impressive cocktails and a well-chosen wine list, and pick the space that fits your night: a relaxed drink, a long dinner, or a private gathering.

Know before you go

The Wilcox Gastropub: the full review

Address & location

The Wilcox is in the Eglinton West Commercial Centre at 30 Eglinton Ave W Unit 14, Mississauga, ON L5R 3E7, at the corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Hurontario Street. It's easy to reach from across the area.

The room

It's spacious, with plenty of room to feel comfortable, and the mood lands between upscale and cosy. Warm lighting and stylish decor, including leather banquettes and wooden tables, set a welcoming, sophisticated tone. There are three areas to choose from: The Lounge, with a bar, apple-green stools, leather banquettes and a glass roof, plus the Lower Dining Area and Upper Dining Area, both with warm lighting, wooden tables, leather banquettes and an LED-candle chandelier. Seating runs from dining tables to bar seats to high-tops.

Who's there

A mix of diners and a drinks crowd, the kind of room that works for a relaxed dinner, a date, or a low-key catch-up over cocktails. The vibe is mature without being stiff.

What's great

• Three distinct rooms. The Lounge, Lower Dining and Upper Dining each have their own feel, so you can match the space to the night.
• Midweek oysters. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm, half a dozen for $8 or a dozen for $16.
• Patio and private events. A patio for outdoor dining, plus the flexibility to host private gatherings.

What to know going in

• Outdoor seating depends on weather. Staff will try to move you indoors if it turns, but they can't guarantee an indoor spot if the venue is full.
• It's a gastropub. No bottle service or guestlist. Come for the food, the drinks and the rooms.

The music

Mostly Top 40, kept lively and upbeat, a fun backdrop that suits dinner and drinks without taking over the table.

What to wear

Casual to business casual. You're comfortable whether you keep it relaxed or dress it up a notch, which makes it an easy pick for different occasions.

Age limit

The age limit is 19 and over, keeping it a grown, comfortable room for dining and socialising. Bring real ID.

Food, drinks & the rooms

The kitchen leans seasonal, made with care, and the bar backs it up with fine beers, impressive cocktails and a curated wine list picked to pair with the food. Explore the three areas, The Lounge, Lower Dining and Upper Dining, each with its own vibe, and head out to the patio when the weather's right. Don't miss the oyster deal every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm: half a dozen for $8 or a dozen for $16. It's also a flexible spot for private events.

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