Crispy golden fries under rich house gravy and fresh cheese curds, finished with crispy bacon crumble, green onions and garlic aioli. Canada’s national comfort dish, loaded the way a downtown London kitchen and bar should do it.
Poutine only works if the fries survive the gravy. Ours are fried until the outside is properly crisp so they hold their structure once the hot house gravy goes over them, and the cheese curds are fresh so they soften and squeak rather than melting away into the sauce.
From there we load it: crispy bacon crumble for salt and crunch, green onions for a sharp green note, and garlic aioli drizzled over the top for richness. It is a starter on paper, but it is more than enough to share between two people alongside a pint.
* Menu items and pricing are subject to change — see our online ordering page for live details.
Cocktails and dinner regular
“Come for the cocktails and stay for the evening. The bar program is a standout and the space is stylish but comfortable — it really does feel like a house where you can relax and share plates with friends.”
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Downtown London guest
“A much-needed new restaurant and cocktail bar in the core. The menu blends flavours from several cultures, and both the food and the cocktails feel elevated but still approachable — great for lunch and for after-work drinks.”
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Works in the core
“An excellent addition to downtown London. Friendly staff, a welcoming vibe, and a room that is clearly built for the people who work and live downtown. You end up lingering over the meal instead of rushing back to the office.”
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View dishHQ Poutine is $16.95 on the To Begin section of our menu.
On top of the classic fries, gravy and fresh cheese curds, we add crispy bacon crumble, green onions and garlic aioli.
HQ is at 219 Queens Ave in the heart of downtown London, open from 11:00 AM daily for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
No — it is made with a house gravy and topped with bacon crumble.
We are on the corner of Queen’s Avenue in the heart of the core — a short walk from Richmond Row, Victoria Park and the downtown offices.
