1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar

4.1

59 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Steakhouse

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar is a modern-day saloon that serves delicious smoked and braised side ribs smothered in our signature Kansas mild BBQ sauce, juicy steaks cut in house from a specially selected ‘AAA’ Canadian Angus Beef, fresh never frozen gourmet burgers, jumbo wings that are brought in-house daily with 15 different wing sauces to choose from, and don't forget about our Atlantic haddock dipped in our house made beer batter and always fried to perfection.

Feeling parched, come on in and try our 16 different world class and crafted beers on tap! Enjoy numerous fresh, hand-made, and tasty dishes at affordable prices, right downtown Guelph today!

Join us Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights for drink deals, country line dancing, and country's top music hits! Email info@1881steakhouseandburgerbar.com for Guestlist the day of before 6pm (line bypass and free entry) to beat the line and start the fun! Get bucked at Cowboys, your local downtown Country Bar, yee-haw!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 16:00–21:30 Wed, Sun 11:30–21:30 Thu, Sat 11:30–20:15 Fri 11:30–22:30
Phone number
(519) 824-2560
Website
http://www.1881steakhouseandburgerbar.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
72 Macdonell St, Guelph, ON N1H 2Z6
Area
Guelph
Parking details
None

Experiences

Half Price Pulled pork
Multiple dates available
1/2 Price Pulled Pork 1/2 Price Apps After 8PM $2 Off Budweiser/Bud Light Pints $5 Off Budweiser/Bud Light Pitchers
Wing and Trivia
Multiple dates available
69¢ Jumbo Wings* TRIVIA starting at 8pm Different themes and categories each week S3 Jose Cuervo Tequila S4 Premium Tequila $5.50 Corona Bottles *Purchase of a drink necessary
Beef dip Day
Multiple dates available
1/2 price Beef dip all day* $1 Off Coors Original Pints *purchase of a drink necessary

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar in downtown Guelph is celebrated for its "phenomenal food and service," offering a rustic ambiance and a variety of steak and burger options. Patrons rave about the "great burgers" and "amazing steaks." While busy times can affect service speed, the friendly staff and hearty portions make it a "hidden gem."

59 Reviews

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Brent VIP
Toronto20 reviews
3.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall not a bad experience. It was a lively atmosphere with a good energy. The food was ok and the service was friendly but slow. I think that was more because they seemed to be understaffed.
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Frances
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Surprisingly, this was our first visit to 1881, and it will not be our last! The service is quick- not rushed- the restaurant is clean and staff are friendly and attentive. The food is quality, well cooked and presented. The selection is great and not overwhelming. The vegetarian selection is more than adequate and dishes were delicious! Definitely recommend this restaurant!
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Maggie
Toronto1 review
3.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
great service, great deals on burgers and drinks. This is my go-to place.
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Brian
Toronto1 review
2.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was great Forgot my dinner had to go see where it was after everyone else at the table were almost finished their dinner Bills mixed up First time there and not impressed
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Krista
Toronto3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was not sucked! The server never came back to clear any tables or ask us how our meal was, we had to ask for refills on our drinks. My food didn’t arrive with the rest of the party I was with
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Lisa
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent steaks. Our party of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our meals and would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Steve
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice place to have a bite before an event. Noise level just right to have a conversation with people at your table. Food was very good and well priced.
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Roger
Toronto3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. Nice place to grab and great hamburger.
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Gary
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience with open table. The service was outstanding and the food was the best we have had in the Guelph area to date. We will definitely be coming back to enjoy ourselves again. Thank you to all that made our day the best.
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Alaina
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We will continue to return. Food is great. Staff are amazing
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1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

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72 Macdonell St, Guelph, ON N1H 2Z6

Additional information

Area
Guelph
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 16:00–21:30 Wed, Sun 11:30–21:30 Thu, Sat 11:30–20:15 Fri 11:30–22:30
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.1881steakhouseandburgerbar.com/
Phone number
(519) 824-2560

1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar

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Additional information

Experiences

Half Price Pulled pork

Wing and Trivia

Beef dip Day

Menu

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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