Ups N'downs English Parlours

I've been here a TON over the years on a near weekly basis... They have great drinks (albeit expensive), good selection, good music, nice atmosphere, The food is good...  But the last time I went we had a very off-putting waitress... a tall lady who was just 'weird' and unfriendly and made it seem like ordering food was a big deal (at lunch on Canada Day- they were not busy)

Oh, and no refill on the $3 diet coke... not even one when it is  ice... Ridiculous! I used to have all group get-togethers and birthdays etc here, but I am so put off by that policy and - especially - the waitress that I won't be back.

A nice pub with nonstop 80s music. Lots of interesting stuff on the walls.  Ups N Downs has lots of beers on tap and even more in the bottle.  We ordered sweet potato fries (which came with a yummy, but unidentifiable sauce) and potato skins.  Both were tasty.  Someone at a nearby table ordered the lamb curry special, and it smelled heavenly.  Our group was just in for a pre-dinner drink, so we'll have to try more food next time.

If you want a little fresh air, there is a large open-air spot near the sidewalk.  Shut-ins may prefer the dark interiors.  My aunt was accosted by a religious fanatic trying to recruit people, but that wasn't the pub's fault.  Overall, a nice experience.  We were there pretty early, and I'm sure things get more lively late at night.  Ups N' Downs is open 'til 2 am, which means you've almost always got a place to go in Sarnia.