Now, not only are we starting to see restaurants reopening all over this city, but there are also some new joints setting up shop as well, like The Rabbit Hole, this funky British-style pub inside the Scotiabank building in the Financial District. And this place is serving up all the classics: steak and mushroom pie, tikka masala, fish ‘n chips… But we’re starting off with something you don’t see often on this side of the pond — Welsh rarebit, son!!!
Now, the last time I had this dish, it was basically just cheese on toast…so this is definitely a bit different. There is a layer of cheese, but it’s baked right into the bread, which is super crunchy and crusty. Not what I was expecting, but still not too shabby!
Of course, I couldn’t go to a British pub and NOT get fish ‘n chips, mate! This ale-battered halibut was not too heavy, while the thick-cut fries had a little bit of Cajun salt — do they even do that in the UK? But what makes it are the mushy peas. I have literally never had these peas before, but they almost tasted more like mashed potatoes… Dude, this is body by mashed potatoes!!!!!!
And of course, we’re washing it down with a good, English-style beer. This Indie Alehouse Breakfast Porter packs quite a bunch, at 7.2%, but provides the chocolately richness you’d expect from a proper British pint. They’ve also got a lotta cocktails here — remind me to try the Ace of Spades next time!!!!!!!
Burgers, Bacon & Beer 