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The Merchant Macliam

6 Princess St., Kingston, Ontario K7L 1A2, Canada
(613) 547-1313
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Ranked #149 of 218 restaurants in Kingston
2.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Cuisines: Canadian
Neighbourhood: Downtown Kingston
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Paris
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

I would rate this pub as average to good. The waitress was attentive. The fish and chips were good and the value for our money average.

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odessa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

nice place, lots of atmosphere, beware of sitting outside to eat in the summer- the patio is close to a foul smelling sewage grate, if you eat in doors then the food is superb

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Petawawa, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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The establishment is comfortable. The food is below average and customer service is poor. Actually poor does not describe the customer service. I was not made to feel welcome and I was the only one in the place. The wait staff was more concerened with talking to her friends and having telephone conversations.

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Kingston, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2011
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I always heard the Merchant was one of the best places in town to get a drink, good food, and listen to live music. So, my three friends and I decided to go and see Ryan Malcolm and enjoy the evening there. We seldom get out at night and were really looking forward to it. We arrived at 8:30p.m., early... More

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ontario
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2008
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This place was terrible and the staff were simply rude. I would never go here again as it was filthy as well

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2008
2
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Horrible meal service, good only for a drink or two.

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MuwiJim
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2008

Love this place good food nice service great entertainment.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2007
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person found this review helpful

Good place to go, and nice pub atmosphere. A decent patio in the summertime!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2007
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Washrooms dirty, Staff has additude

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2007

great selection of beers!

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