Malones Pint House

Malones Pint House, formerly known as Doc Malone’s, is a Barrie pub on Bradford Street known for wings, draft beer, sports, live music, daily specials, catering, and its casual “Almost waterfront patio” atmosphere.

“Malones gives Barrie the full pub package: wings, beer, sports, live music, specials, and patio energy.”

Full Review

Some restaurants are built around food ambition.

Others are built around community, routine, and a good pint.

Malones Pint House sits firmly in the second lane.

Located on Bradford Street, Malones has long been part of Barrie’s pub scene. Many locals may still think of it through the older Doc Malone’s name, which gives the restaurant some built-in local memory. That matters. A pub is not only judged by its menu. It is judged by whether people know it, use it, return to it, and associate it with nights out, music, wings, games, and regular gatherings.

Malones has a clear identity: pub food, chicken wings, draft beer, sports on large screens, daily specials, live music, and patio value. Its official site leans heavily into that role, positioning the restaurant around atmosphere, wings, ice-cold draft beer, a diverse menu, sports, live music, catering, and its “Almost waterfront patio.” That gives Malones a stronger experience profile than a basic neighbourhood bar.

The food identity is classic pub. Wings are the main hook, supported by casual comfort food and a menu built for groups, drinks, and repeat visits. This is the kind of place people choose when they want to watch a game, meet friends, sit on the patio, listen to music, or order something familiar without turning dinner into a formal event.

The live music side is also important. Malones promotes bands on Friday and Saturday, plus a Sunday open jam. That gives it a reason to matter beyond food and drink. In a city like Barrie, pubs with live music help keep the local nightlife scene active. They give people a reason to go out, stay longer, and make the restaurant part of a night rather than just a meal.

The patio adds another layer. The “Almost waterfront patio” gives Malones a seasonal advantage, especially because it is close enough to the waterfront area to feel connected to Barrie’s lakefront energy without being a formal waterfront restaurant. That makes it useful for casual summer drinks, pre- or post-waterfront stops, and relaxed group plans.

The 75 score reflects Malones as a strong category pick. It should not be judged against 147, The North, Il Buco, or Michael & Marion’s. It should be judged as a Barrie pub: wings, beer, atmosphere, sports, music, patio, specials, service, and whether it gives people a dependable place to gather.

On that standard, Malones earns its place.

Strengths

• Strong classic pub identity
• Known by many through the older Doc Malone’s name
• Official site emphasizes chicken wings and pub food
• Draft beer and sports-screen value
• Live music Friday and Saturday
• Sunday open jam adds community/music appeal
• Daily specials increase repeat-use value
• “Almost waterfront patio” gives seasonal atmosphere value
• Good fit for groups, casual drinks, game nights, and pub dinners
• Catering adds extra usefulness beyond regular dine-in service

Things To Know

• Best judged as a pub, not a fine-dining restaurant
• Strongest value is wings, beer, live music, sports, specials, and patio atmosphere
• Can be louder or busier during live music, games, and weekend nights
• Public sources may still refer to the older Doc Malone’s name, but current branding appears to be Malones Pint House
• Best for casual meals, drinks, groups, and nights out rather than formal occasions