Welcome from the owners, Linda & Julie
As creators of Ye Olde Durty Bird, rated as one of Downtown Toledo’s Best Gastropub Restaurants, we want to welcome all who pass through our doors. Together, we have 30+ years in the hospitality business, and our love of food and drink enhances our creativity within these walls. We were born and raised in Toledo, and though we have traveled to many fascinating places, we are drawn back to our roots.
The building was initially built in 1867 as the Grand Hotel and has survived decades, including the Great Depression, prohibition, and the rise and fall of our beloved downtown. It warms our hearts to see people again drawn to our downtown streets.
We hope you will take time to look around and see for yourself what hidden treasures have been produced right here in Toledo.
Yours in food and drink!!!
Linda and Julie
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Write-Ups
The Ye Olde Durty Bird has been an intricate part of the re-emergence and attraction of downtown Toledo. The “about us/ mission statement” proudly touts its roots, the history of the building, and a welcome to all-comers — and rightly so.
I have continued to make an effort to head downtown with the kids more often during all times of the year. However, we still love “Summer in the City”. There’s something about walking the streets and seeing all the people out and about in Hensville, Uptown, down by the river…..