The Dickens Pub welcomes you to their dining room. Explore a menu offering comfort food, priced at 11$ to 25$. Their atmosphere has been described as casual. They are open late all week. The neighboring area is memorable for its merchants. Payments by Visa, MasterCard and Interac are recognized.
It’s the end of the work week in the historic heart of Burlington: Village Square. A large crowd streams into the big and beautiful old house-turned-British pub with the face of famed English novelist Charles Dickens on the side. They’ve come for relaxation, shared laughs, a beverage or two and maybe even dinner. Later there will be live music and dancing.
Stan Mishaud will be there, partly because he’s the co-owner of The Dickens, but also because there’s no place he’d rather be. “I like Fridays, maybe because my whole life I’ve worked every Friday. If I’m not working I’m kind of lost,” he jokes. “I like the after-work crowd. Everybody just seems to be in a good mood. The weekend’s here. We get the happy hour crowd. We get the dinner hour crowd right behind it.”
Breaded Pickle Spears fried and served with Ranch Dip
$8.00
Smoked Salmon Flatbread
Thin Crust Flatbread, Dill Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Capers, Minced Red Onion and Lemon
$12.00
Grilled BBQ Steak Flatbread
Grilled Striploin, Arugula, Jameson Irish Whiskey BBQ Sauce, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes and Smoked Gouda
$12.00
Bruschetta Flatbread
Thin Crust Flatbread, Roasted Garlic, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Basil, EVOO and Parmesan Cheese
$11.00
Pulled Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Thin Crust Flatbread, Slow Roasted Buffalo Chicken, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Pepperoncini, Red Onion and Sour Cream
$12.00
Perogies
Pan Seared Potato and Cheese stuffed Perogies, topped with Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar, Sauteed Onions, Kielbasa Pieces, Sour Cream and Green Onion
$9.00
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Pulled Buffalo Chicken topped with Blue Cheese Coleslaw on a mini Ciabatta
$12.00
Buffalo Shrimp
Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with Buffalo Sauce and Crumbled Blue Cheese served with Carrots, Celery Sticks and Fresh Bread
$13.00
Chicken Tenders
Breaded Chicken Tenders with choice of sauce, Mild, Medium, Hot, Honey Garlic, Buffalo, Jameson Irish Whisky BBQ, Suicide, Dry Seasoned, or Cajun served with hand cut Fries
$12.00
Buffalo Chicken Wings
1lb of dusted Wings with choice of sauce, Mild, Medium, Hot, Honey Garlic, Buffalo, Jameson Irish Whisky BBQ, Suicide, Dry Seasoned, or Cajun served with Carrots, Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese
$13.00
Chicken Quesadilla
Flour Tortilla stuffed with Grilled Chicken, Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar, Tomatoes, Peppers and Onions, served with Salsa and Sour Cream
$13.00
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Flour Tortilla stuffed with Pulled Buffalo Chicken, Pepperoncinis, Red Onion, Peppers, Blue Cheese, Mozzarella and Cheddar, served with Sour Cream
$12.00
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Blended Spinach, Artichokes, Cream, Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheeses oven baked and served with Tortilla Chips and Pita Points
$13.00
Soups and Salads
Market Soup
With house made Tea Biscuit
$6.00
Dickens Salad
Field Greens, Smoked Gouda, Croutons, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion and Peppers
$9.00
Fajita Salad
Choice of Grilled Chicken or Steak, Grilled Tortilla Shell, Field Greens, Sauteed Peppers and Onions, Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheeses and Salsa
$13.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce tossed with Creamy Caesar dressing, topped with Croutons, Bacon Pieces, Parmesan Cheese and Lemon Wedge
$9.00
Greek Salad
Field Greens tossed in Greek Dressing topped with Feta Cheese, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber and Peppers
$10.00
Spinach Salad
Baby Spinach, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Bacon Pieces, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Boiled Egg and Crumbled Blue Cheese
$12.00
Chicken Cobb Salad
Field Greens, Julienne Ham, Chicken, Smoked Gouda, Grape Tomatoes, Boiled Egg, Kalamata Olives, Cucumber and Red Onion
$13.00
Goat Cheese and Steak Salad
Goat Cheese, Grilled Strip Loin, Roasted Red Peppers, Field Greens, Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes and Red Onion
$14.00
Salmon Salad
Field Greens, Seared Salmon Filet, Cucumber, Red Onion, and Cherry Tomatoes
$14.00
Grilled Vegetable and Arugula Salad
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, Red Onions, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
$12.00
Dressings
Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Wasabi, Asian Sesame, Ranch, Greek, Italian, Caesar and Housemade Blue Cheese
Sandwiches and Wraps - with handcut fries
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Breaded Chicken Tenders tossed in choice of Sauce in a Grilled Flour Tortilla with Grated Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomatoes
$12.00
Grilled Vegetable Wrap
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, Red Onions, Baby Spinach and Goat Cheese in a Whole Wheat Flour Tortilla
$11.00
Chicken Curry Wrap
Grilled Chicken, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Peas, Corn and Basmati Rice with our house made Curry Sauce
$12.00
Dickens Philly Beef Melt
Shaved Prime Rib, Green Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms and Provolone Cheese on a Hoagie Bun
$13.00
Grilled Chicken Club
Grilled Chicken Breast, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Bacon Strips, Mayonnaise on choice of Rye, Whole Wheat, Multigrain or White bread
$11.00
Steak Sandwich
Grilled 6oz Sirloin Steak, topped with Sauteed Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese and Onion Rings on a Hoagie Bun
$13.00
Prime Rib Dip
Shaved Prime Rib on a Hoagie Bun served with Au jus and Horseradish Aioli
$12.00
Dickens Burger
House Made 8oz Burger on a Kaiser with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle and Chipotle Aioli
Hand cut Russet Potatoes tossed with Sea Salt served with Ancho Ketchup and Chipotle Aioli
$6.00
Sweet Potato Fries
Served with Chipotle Aioli
$8.00
Dickens Fries
Hand cut Russet Potatoes tossed with Sea Salt, topped with Gravy, Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheeses
$9.00
Curry Fries
Hand cut Russet Potatoes, tossed with Sea Salt served with Curry Sauce
$8.00
Irish Fries
Lattice Fries served with Jameson Irish Whisky BBQ Sauce
$8.00
Fries & Dips
Hand cut Russet Potatoes, Sweet Potato and Lattice Fries with Chipotle Aioli, Ancho Ketchup and Jameson Irish Whisky BBQ Sauce
$10.00
Pulled Buffalo Chicken Poutine
Hand cut Russet Potatoes, Slow Roasted Buffalo Chicken, Gravy and Crumbled Blue Cheese
$12.00
Prime Rib Poutine
Shaved Prime Rib, Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheeses and Beef Gravy
$12.00
Nachos
Corn Tortillas, Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar, Jalapeno Cheese Sauce, Lettuce, Jalapenos, Black Olives, Ground Beef, Red Onions, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Salsa and Sour Cream
$14.00
Irish Nachos
Lattice Fries, Grated Cheddar and Mozzarella, Bacon, Pepperoncinis, Onions, Olives, Tomatoes, Salsa and Sour Cream
$14.00
Pulled Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Corn Tortillas, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Pulled Buffalo Chicken, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Pepperoncinis and Sour Cream
$15.00
Stuffed Yorkshire Pudding and Pub Pies
Stuffed Yorkshire Pudding
Choose one of the following fillings: Steak & Murphy's, Chicken Pie, Chicken Curry or Prime Rib, served with Vegetable Medley
$14.00
Steak and Murphy's Pie
Diced Sirloin, Mushrooms, Onions and Murphy's Irish Stout Gravy baked in house made Pastry served with Beef Gravy, hand cut Fries and Vegetable Medley
$14.00
Chicken Curry Pie
Roasted Chicken Pieces, Potatoes, Onions, Peas and Indian Spices baked in house made Pastry, served with hand cut Fries and Vegetable Medley
$14.00
Chicken Pot Pie
Roasted Chicken Pieces, Corn, Onions, Peas, Carrots and Chicken Gravy baked in house made Pastry, served with Chicken Gravy, hand cut Fries and Vegetable Medley
$14.00
Shepherd's Pie
Seasoned Ground Beef, Peas, Carrots, Corn and Onions in Beef Gravy topped with Mashed Potatoes, served with Vegetable Medley
$13.00
Pub Pie Sampler
Miniature Steak and Murphy's, Chicken Curry, and Chicken Pot Pies served with Garden Salad
$13.00
Pub Favourites
Fish and Chips
Haddock Filet, Beer battered and fried, served with hand cut Fries, Tartar Sauce, Creamy Coleslaw and Lemon
$13.00 (8oz)
Haddock and Shrimp
pan seared Haddock Filet with Grilled Shrimp, Basmati Rice and Vegetable Medley
$16.00 (8oz)
Chicken Curry
Grilled Chicken tossed in Curry Sauce with Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Peas and Corn served on Basmati Rice with Naan Bread
$15.00
Kielbasa and Perogies
Grilled Kielbasa on Greens with Pan Seared Perogies topped with Grated Cheese, Sauteed Onions, Sour Cream and Green Onion
$13.00 (1/2lb)
Braised Ribs
Braised Beef Ribs with our house Sauce, served with hand cut Fries and Vegetable Medley
$14.00
Dickens Mac and Cheese
Kielbasa Pieces, Broccoli Florets, Elbow Noodles, Smoked Gouda, Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese in Bechamel Sauce served with Fresh Bread
$14.00
New Zealand Lamb Shanks
Slow roasted in Shiraz Jus, served with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable Medley
$17.00
Breakfast Favourites MENU - The Dickens Pub
Dickens House Breakfast
Two Eggs, Strip Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Homefries, and Your Choice of Pancake or French Toast
$10.00
British Breakfast
Two Eggs, Peameal Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Tomatoes, Sautéed Mushrooms, Baked Beans, Homefries, Housemade Tea Biscuit and Toast
$10.00
Steak & Eggs
Two Eggs, 6oz N.Y Striploin, Homefries and Toast
$13.00
Two Eggs Any Style
Two Eggs, Choice of Strip Bacon, Ham or Sausage, Homefries and Toast
$8.00
Peameal & Eggs
Two Eggs, Grilled Peameal Bacon, Homefries and Toast
$9.00
Kielbasa & Eggs
Two Eggs, Grilled Kielbasa, Homefries and Toast
$10.00
Traditional Eggs Benedict
Toasted English Muffin Topped with Peameal Bacon, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce, Served with Homefries
$9.00
Eggs Charlotte
Toasted English Muffin Topped with Smoked Salmon, Baby Spinach, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, Served with Homefries
$10.00
Eggs Lucifer
English Muffin Topped with Poached Eggs and Spicy Salsa, Served with Homefries
$9.00
French Toast or Pancakes
French Toast or Pancakes, with Choice of Strip Bacon, Peameal Bacon, Ham or Sausage
Feta, Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheeses, Homefries and Toast
$9.00
Western
Peppers, Onions, Ham, Homefries and Toast
$9.00
Spanish
Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers, Salsa, Homefries and Toast
$9.00
Mushroom & Cheese
Mushrooms, Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheeses, Homefries & Toast
$9.00
Build Your Own
Any three of the Following: Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppers, Black Olives, Onions, Bacon, Sausage, Ham Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, Feta, Swiss, Smoked Cheddar. Served with Homefries & Toast
$9.00
On Toast
Mushrooms on Toast
Sauteed Button Mushrooms, Peameal, Grated Cheeses, Hollandaise Sauce on Thick Cut Toast with Homefries
$8.00
Asparagus on Toast
Asparagus Spears, Caramelized Onions, Button Mushrooms, Peameal, Grated Cheeses, Hollandaise Sauce on Thick Cut Toast with Homefries
$9.00
Chicken on Toast
Grilled Chicken, Caramelized Onions, Button Mushrooms, Peameal, Grated Cheeses, Hollandaise Sauce on Thick Cut Toast with Homefries
$10.00
Breakfast Sandwiches
Canadian BLT
Peameal Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mayonnaise on Your Choice of Toast with Homefries
$9.00
Classic BLT
Strip Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes on Choice of Toast with Homefries
$8.00
Toasted Western
Eggs, Peppers, Onions and Ham on Choice of Toast with Homefries
$8.00
Grilled Cheese
Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Strip Bacon with Homefries
$8.00
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled Eggs, Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheeses Wrap in a Flour Tortilla, Served with Homefries
First off, this place is pretty average. Not great, but certainly not bad.
Service was slow because they don't have enough people working there. The waitresses themselves were great, just way too busy.
We had nachos, which is generally a good 'trial' food for a new pub because it's hard to screw up and there can be quite a bit of variety.
Good:
- lots of toppings
- beef is seasoned perfectly
Bad:
- has gross US-style 'cheese sauce' as well as normal shredded cheese
- chips were overdone (which is easy to do in the deep fryer, apps guy has to pay attention!)
- onions were raw (onions can go on while it's toasted in the giant toaster oven they use, makes them way better)
- lettuce wasn't cut into small enough pieces, so it was a bit awkward.
They have a good selection of import beers, which seems to be standard for Burlington. Beer prices were average for Euro imports.
These are all minor complaints, the biggest problem was just that there were lots of people there and it was slow. People there can be kinda skeezy too, but that was probably just the time we went so can't fault them for that.
Overall, meh, might go back with buddies, but otherwise it's pretty average.
