Reviews of Governors Pub & Eatery (Night Club)

Brad Mills

Updated review 2019: Still great food, I try to eat here a couple times when I come home for visits. They always have something fresh on the menu. Note: the ladies are forced to wear blue tartan skirts now, and I think it makes them grumpy, so just be aware and prepare yourself. Won ton nachos were very addictive, I had to go back on keto the day after I ate here? Burger was great, poutine and lobster salad ???? Original review 2016: Incredible quality food, amazing seafood. Free parking to the side for when you go in to eat the great food. Sometimes while eating food and drinks, they support local entertainers who have also raved about the food. You have to try the mussles and seafood chowder on the new tables. I originally came here because Soccer gave me a coupon for "buy one item double price, get a second one free."

Matt Conrad

Great service and food is amazing. The patio is nice too with a great view of the water front.

Shawn Bevins

Had a delicious meal with friends. Beer was good too. Service was impeccable.

Allan MacMillan

Great food, Lots of great local craft beer on tap.

Debbie Carr

Great service, food excellent, awesome bottle of wine, dessert amazing and governor's coffee perfect

Dylan Wadden

Great food great service very friendly will recommend Sometimes has live local entertainment

Wilfred Goodwin

Excellent service,great tap and good music.

Matthew MacNeil

Wasn't my best experience there... Just ok service and the food was lacking.

Thomas Cubur

Always delicious food, great atmosphere and superior service.

Bob Edwards

Try the coconut shrimp! Great beer selection, fantastic food and live music.

Paula Edmunds

Had a fantastic time with friends

Cameron Holmes

Amazing decor, service and staff were excellent. Steak and Chicken Bacon Linguine were awesome, and apple crisp was an amazing finish! Highly recommend

Della Slade

Awesome food; great service... respecting social distancing..

The Dude

If you want music, great beer, great food and friendly conversation...this is it. We were on our honeymoon, just having a spontaneous day of enjoying the scenery when we stopped in for a pint. We learned more about Cape Breton, it's scenery, it's music and local culture here than from any brochure. Amazing people. Highly recommended!

ashley macneil

Lobster poutine, most amazing experience of my life ????

Debbie Henderson

Great food and very good social distance

rtogurl

Very busy, but they still manage to get the food to the table in time. The food it fantastic and they often have live music.

Marla Moore

We came across this pub Sept 15/2019 and I must say it delivered. We only came in for a bowl of chowder and the lobster poutine along with a local beer and a glass of wine. What a lovely spot overlooking the water. Live fiddle music played which added to the ambiance. Real Cape Breton style. Besides great food and good location what really impressed us was it was busy with two cruise ships docked outside and we were still served promptly without feeling rushed and the food came hot without so much as a few sips of our beverages. We sat out on the patio but inside looked very inviting. I hope to come back while we are on our visit here to eat and enjoy the local Celtic music!

Patrick Martin

Great location - just across from our Holiday Inn hotel. Excellent service from our waiter Taylor, and the food was very good as well. Would recommend!

Sabrina Lesniowski

A fantastic experience! The food and service were great, location was right near the water with a view of the harbor. Lobster poutine was to die for!

Zeus Betty

Food was really good. Patio was nice, great view. Waiter spilled Ketchup on my wife and another member of our group and wasn't overly concerned or apologetic. Another waitress came over and helped clean it up and even help get it out of her hair. No discount, no offer to remove even the pepsi from the bill. Stained 2 shirts and dried ketchup in her hair, it would be the least they could have offered to recover from this unfortunate experience.

Pat OConnor

Lobster poutine is a must!! Good food, and a great time.

Chris Macdonald

Best burger I have ever had. Braveheart burger. ????????????

Mikayla Recoskie

Buisness casual to casual place, very good food and amazing staff.

Nicole Hubley

Delicious dishes! Friendly staff.

Carlee McTavish

Oysters were good but a lot of shell came off when eating them. Music was pretty good in the pub, atmosphere nice but nothing outstanding. Service could have been a bit better, especially at the door.

Jason Boyer

I have to say the food was amazing and the service was awesome also! I travel quite a bit and this trip I got to experience the awesome food and most of all the great service experience this team offered and a definite restaurant you must visit if you are in the area and I will be back again with my family! Great experience!

QPON Gaming durnford

Awesome atmosphere and service .

D K

Always great in the patios, beer selection is great along with the service.

Tara Dowd

This super authentic Irish Bar was located right on the water at the port in Sydney. The bartender was extremely friendly and talked with us about the history of the island. The drinks are cold and the food was fresh and the view was beautiful!

Jim T

Great food and quick efficient service. Had seafood sampler and seafood linguine. Both very good. And local cape Breton beer. Very busy but they found us s table for two. Definitely recommend.

terry peters

Love Governors... when I get to Sydney on the rare occasion its one of the places I try to hit up. Especially the summer on the patio deck. Food is great but can get pricy for pub food...but the beer is cold so it takes the sting away!

Chris McCahey

Delicious food, friendly staff and highly recommend the Friday special, panko breaded haddock

Tim McBeath

Good food and fast service and live music

Rachel

Won ton nachos are a must try here!! Add pulled pork or chicken for extra goodness!

Corey Roth

This place is a lot of fun. Just a short walk from the cruise ship terminal, this is a great place to hang out if the weather is nice. It has a large outdoor patio plus a rooftop deck. There are bars upstairs and downstairs. They even had live music going on the afternoon on a Wednesday. They have a great selection of local beers. They also have a nice view of the harbor and the cruise ship that is docked. The waitresses can get overwhelmed so sometimes it can take a bit to get your drinks.

Don Troke

Great food. Friendly staff. Nice view from deck.

Darrell Ward

Awesome food, great staff

Nicole Morrison

Great seafood selection and great beer choices! Staple restaurant for anyone travelling to Sydney.

jan r

Great food and great service

Sharon Rozario

It was a cold and rainy day in Sydney and I had a huge lunch that day. For dinner we went over to the pub and this sounds crazy but I had the soup of the day, which was the best tomato soup I’ve ever had. It was a tomato and cheddar soup with a housemate roll on the side. The flavours were deep and rich, I wish I’d had more of it! I look forward to going back and trying other things on the menu.

angie wheeler

The outside looked inviting so we strolled in, very pleasantly surprised.... great service, atmosphere was great. Now let's talk Food....we both order lobster roll, may have been called bun , I have had many in my day and this one topped the charts, warm bun with LOTS of lobsters I had the spring mix and the dressing was unique and addictive, my husband had the fries and they were delicious as well. We had local beer that did not disappoint. Price definitely reflected in quality and quantity of food....HIGHLY recommended and will be back our next visit

Iryna Horyacheva

Great food and service. Good prices. Was packed on Saturday, had to wait 15 min for table.

Will Leone

Food was great! A little pricey. Server swap our beer and convinced us she was right. I asked for a different beer and she brought the same beer she recommended. Wasn't served well.

Ken Andren

Great food and service. romantic setting

Naomi Tomas

Delicious food and cheap booze! Great service.

Brooks MacDonald

Love the music and brews. Local beer and talent with great food. The staff is friendly and the owner is awesome. Open mike on Tuesday is a great time.

Anthony MacPherson

This is one of my favourite spots to go when in town. They have great food and great live music a few nights a week. Staff have always been awesome.

Bill Goldston

Had the lunch special. Came out pretty quick. Fish was done properly. Not overcooked. Nice sauce. Fresh salad. Twas great.

Nestor Merino Ayala

Fantastic location, patio was very busy, so decided to eat inside in a charming but small room right beside an antique fireplace. Were warmly greeted by the owner who adviser that the restaurant has been family-owned for many years. The waitress was very charming, promptly served drinks, and took the order. Had the fish and chips, as being from a place so far inland (Ontario) good quality seafood is prohibitingly expensive and hard to come by. The owner did inform that the fish is caught fresh daily. It was a revelation! Tender and flavourful cod was lightly battered and served piping hot with home cut fries. The coleslaw was provided on the side and it was very well-balanced between vinegary and creamy flavours. Homemade tartar sauce was incredible and complemented the fish delightfully. The amount of people in the patio and the dining room is a testament that the food is consistently good. One regret: did not try the lobster or the lobster poutine but what was coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled amazing! The price was reasonable taking into account the size of the portions and the quality. The restaurant is conveniently-located overlooking the cruise terminal and it is a short walk from it. Highly recommended.

Kent Tsui

Great place to grab some food, sit on the patio, and listen to some live music.

Dorothee Villanueva Lopez

Always good! The only thing is the menu after 4 is just after 4 ! Looks so great but I always come earlier

Mark Berkeley

Stopped in for a beer during the dragon boat races. Great server....Her name was Molly and it was her second first day or something like that. Anyway..She was awesome!!!!!

Peter R. MacLean

Bad cooking severe salt infusion on seafood.

Fadi Wehbe

I had great fried breaded coconut shrimps, with awesome thai sauce. The haddock was also very good with very tasty scallops. Compared to Toronto, I found a difference, fish is fresher here and you can tell. I recommend it.

jim deleskie

Food was good morning great buy good. Service was ok. I should never run out of water though :(

Ran Brainhole

This place is one of the most famous pub in town. Its close to the port and has beautiful view. The building is a historical one and you can found a lot of old feelings in here. But that is also a disadvantage point. The building is so old even there is no AC nor air exchange here in first floor. If the weather is good, youcan sit outside on the deck to enjoy the day. But if its a rain or muggy day, its not a good experience to sit inside. it feels like out of oxygen. You can open the window but there are flys body stay on the window screen and disgusting. The Food here is perfect. I cant thumb more. The rib is one of the best. Really worth trying. And they also have fresh oyster here. if you are a big fan of true seafood. you gonna try those oyster for sure. In one word, this place is worth having a try. although there are some environment problem.

Wenda Humphries

Great food...great service.

Donald MacMillan

Great food.

David Cowperthwaite

Good food. Nice patio with a little live music

tryingtobe_terri

Food was so tasty, service was great!

James Andrews

The waiter we had was rude and condescending The food was poorly described in the menu, if at all. The portions were tiny, and it was about 40 degrees in there. Too hot for comfort.

Chantelle Harpe

Mid August 2021 visit: The food was merely OK for pub food, definitely not upscale stuff. The place seemed understaffed for the number of tables they welcomed. It took a long time to order, to get our food, drinks, etc. We picked up on the delays and asked for the bill with our food, but had to ask several more times even after we finished eating. They'll probably improve once their new or returning staff get up to speed. Until then it would be best if they only seated as many tables as they can staff with their BOH and FOH staff.

Matthew Keough

Lovely atmosphere! Love the open mic and great bartenders!

Matt Sawler

Every time I'm here...... The butter poached halibut..... Uuhhhhh omg sooo good

Sylvie Michaud-Romaniuk

Awesome atmosphere. Excellent music, food and beer!

Chris Andrews

Great staff. Good food (more gastropub than traditional pub grub)

Kirsten LeBlanc

I'll always love it here. My current favourite is the Thai peanut chicken stir fry.

Ivan Sandoval

Excellent location in Sydney right close to the waterfront. Food was scrumptious and the overall vibe of the bar is very cool. Went on Open Mike night and all the elements of Cape Breton music, fun and atmosphere were all there - on a Tuesday night!

Faisal Samad

One of the best places to eat when in town and it opens up late.

Sam Dickie

Service was a bit slower than usual, but that could be because we aren't used to the relaxed pace of life in Nova Scotia. Food however, fantastic.

N Lin

The food and atmosphere were amazing. The service was a rough inititally as it took several before we were noticed, due to the building design, but was great aside from that. The plate was perfectly sized. It left me able to eat more, but completely satisifed.

Vicky Nah

It’s was a long wait but food was amazing.

A Giant Panda

Lot of options however stay away from the fish and chips. They were overcooked and the batter was way too sweet. They have several gluten free options (mainly sandwiches) and the service was fast. The place is gorgeous and the bathrooms were an old wine cellar. A lot of history

Ewan C

Great atmosphere, great food and brilliant service. We stayed for the open mic night too, which was a blast! Such a wonderful place!

Labi Kousoulis

Great good and atmosphere.

Jessyca Reid

I never really know what to order for food, but I'm never disappointed. Live music often at the pub upstairs. And they have the local beers on!

Brandy MacNeil

Oh my goodness, the pizza on Fridays and Saturdays are absolutely delicious. The crust is amazing! ????

Michael MacDonald

A varied menu of expertly prepared meals makes any visit to Governor's worth the trip. The staff are very inviting. There is a nice selection of Scotch (my drink of choice), as well as a strong selection of other drinks and cocktails. I look forward to every visit!

Thai Tran

Good food in a very laid back atmosphere. Great location to look out on the harbor if you get a table on the patio

Brandon Bird

Great local pub

RaRa T

We went here on a recommendation and based on previous reviews, but they didn't meet expectations. The seafood chowder was liquid (not creamy) with hard potatoes. The waiter we had seemed overwhelmed (staffing issues?).

Adithyan Babu

The best Pub and Eatery in Cape Breton! With The Best Chefs, Cooks and The Best Waiters.

Keilan Freeman

Darn tasty seafood. Lobster meal was yummy. Good selection of local craft beer. Nice atmosphere in the upstairs pub!

Leah Arnold-Phillips

Great food and service.

Ainishah Hemraj

I loved it here! We stopped here for lunch and it was so cozy and all the servers were so helpful. We got the Chipotle Crispy Chicken burger, Braveheart burger, and Grilled Maple Glazed Salmon. We all really enjoyed our meals but I …

Bingo Barns

Cute spot, I wasn't super keen on the burger I had. Wasn't quite for my taste but nothing really wrong with it.

Balint Kertesz

Best fish and chips I had, ever. Great atmosphere, amazing staff.

Shelley P

The view alone is priceless. Beautiful atmosphere, great customer service and delicious meals

Ania Gozdzik

Delicious food! Great patio. Closes at 10 pm on a Monday.

Alex

We got ripped off big time. They charge a cover to get in, boast about how good their food is, and then you find out that they don't serve the food past 10. I do not recommend this place.

Melvin Chien

Amazing, truly fall off the bone ribs, deliciously fried calamari, and heartwarming French onion soup. What more can you want?

cindy barry

Great service and great food

Chris Geggie

Good beer selection, lots of outdoor and rooftop seating with a view of the water.

John M

Great patio over looking the water and the beer garden is fantastic!

Antonio Santoyo

Their seafood sampler is what I always got. It was pretty good food, good vibes and sometimes they have live music. It must be great during summer times as they have a deck overlooking the harbor.

Sharon Fleming

Great live music upstairs and the staff are great. Love the four leaf clover designs on the pints of Guinness!!

Lena

Very chaotic. No one seemed to know what was going on. We would like to have had a patio table but they were all full. We were seated upstairs where it was stifling hot. I asked that if a table came empty could we have it. I was told that there was a wait list for the patio. Why wasn't I offered to be put on that list at the beginning? Anyhow, was ready to order and a waiter came and told us that a table had come available on the patio and to go and have a seat at it. Just when I get comfortable, another customer comes along saying that's our table..... And then a different waiter comes, with an accusing look on his face as if I had just seated myself, telling me that the table was for these other people. So... annoyed I got back inside to our table. The waiter that told me to go to the table came and apologized saying that he didn't know about the wait list. We make our order and after what seemed like a very long time, we get our food which was mediocre at best. Won't ever go back. Not worth the time, the effort or the money.

Jaimi Baker

Delicious, great server, flavorful beers on tap, beautiful spot!

Ian Tucker

Great atmosphere, delicious food, great views. Service was fantastic

Joe Arseneau

Great food and great atmosphere with fast service.

Brittany MacLean

My favorite resturant in Sydney! Best nachos around :D

Kelsey Ensinger

Always have a great time at Governor's service is fantastic! The food is so good! I've tried pretty much everything on the menu! You can't go wrong! And the PATIO is where it's at. They also have a NEW beer garden! Its amazing!

Pamela Richard

Governors has great food and wonderful service! They go above and beyond to make sure you're treated well and your food is exceptional. One of my favorite restaurants! Well worth the money.

Tim McBroom

Recommend by the locals, this causal seafood pub was excellent. Great location, overlooking the harbor. With nice outside seating. Our waitress, Abby, was the best. She was attentive and very friendly. I highly recommend you ask for her, you’ll have a great time. Fish & chips were the best I’ve ever had. The lobster roll was good and the maple salad was a great side offering. My beer was from an excellent local brewery and the desert was awesome, a perfectly cooked apple crisp ala mode. Mixed with a great balance of cinnamon and sugar.

Kolton McIsaac

Delicious food, awesome service and amazing/convenient location.

Moon Mortimer

Great establishment. Staff are great!

Jeffrey Allen

Had brunch! Coconut shrimp and seafood chowder were on point! The breakfast poutine was a medley of breakfast heaven! Great atmosphere and service was fast! Would highly recommend and would go back!

Jay Liepert

Every aspect of our experience(maybe the background music could have been better) was superb. Both staff members(1:Micheal)who waited on us were seasoned professionals. The food was amazing, from the cranberry & goat cheese spinach salad to the pastas(maple curry seafood pasta/tomato pesto primavera). The atmosphere is also top notch. Would recommend without hesitation.

Vince Scaini

Very good food, friendly staff, good wine and beer selection

David S Morgan

Recommended by the hotel we were staying at. Food was good even though the server fouled up the order. The pub is quaint and would be a great place to go except that, like other Maritime provinces and BC (not sure about the other provinces), they allow children onto their premises who proceed to destroy the atmosphere with their noise as they run around the pub uncontrolled by their parents who seem oblivious to the chaos they create. Result: a nice afternnon repas spoiled.

Shaun MacKinnon

I've been here a few times, before smart phones were even a thing. The first time was for a football banquet, the person who owns the restaurant ran the leagues end of you joined then you got to go to the banquet it was amazing back then. We had helped a lady a few years back, she had slipped on the ice and broken her leg, no one would stop, but we stopped and got her into our car dnd took her home, kept her leg elevated and waited with her until her husband got back. She surprised us with a coupon to this restaurant, this was two years ago or more. It has only gotten better, I loved it back then and I loved it that night as well. If you're traveling or doing some sights seeing, stop into this restaurant you will not be disappointed.

James Bornn

My favorite place in Sydney to meet friends and enjoy great food and drinks

Jo Poulette

Beautiful experience! Killer service! The food is amazing and the vibe is worth paying for on it's own! Thank you!

Gautam Agnihotri

Lobster ravioli was elite!! Super fresh and phenomenal service !!!

Leanne B

My husband and I visited Governors tonight. We were seated with menus and offered drinks. We sat for 30 minutes with our menus closed and ready to order. No one came back to take our food order or offer my husband another drink, as his glass sat empty on the table. After watching staff wait on other tables we got frustrated waiting and decided to leave. We were seated upstairs and there was only about 5 other tables being occupied. My husband went up to pay for our drinks that were served and we went elsewhere. Extremely poor service and we for sure won't we wasting our time visiting again.

Todd Smeed

We enjoyed the Lobster Balls, Lobster roll and Blackened Salmon roll. The atmosphere is great and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Natasha Pasher

Good apps and drinks. Dinner was very food but slow service.

J.C. McNeil

I've been to the Govenors Pub many times in the past 10 years. The atmosphere is changing but the good was always good. Tonight I ordered the seafood sampler and my husband got the beef tenderloin. …

Edwin MacDonald

Great food and excellent music.

Laura Morash

The best food we had while on vacation!! Staff were so friendly and knowledgeable about menu and alcohol selection! We tell anyone going to Sydney to stop there!

J Lu

This was the first time visiting and was there having a bit of a family reunion. We all got a table upstairs and had a wonderful time drinking and reminiscing until they had to kick us out at closing time. The servers were pleasent, attentive and knowledgeable. The inside was warm, comfortable and felt as a proper pub should feel. We had a great time and look forward to our next visit.

Braden Kuntz

Incredible food, great drink - I understand why it came highly recommended from a good friend. If you're visiting Sydney, this is definitely a great place to check out.

Chantelle Kostanowicz

I'm never disappointed when I eat here. It's definitely my favorite restaurant in Sydney. Food is great, the atmosphere is great and the service is great.

Vincent Fung

One of my favourite restaurants in Cape Breton! Great food and great service at excellent prices. The seafood chowder and steamed mussels are two of my favourite dishes. Whether you're out for a romantic evening for two or gathering with a large group, Governors makes it a great experience. A must to dine at if you are in Cape Breton!

Justin Fox

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the best fish and chips I've ever had this side of the Atlantic!!!!

Johnny Linganer

Fantastic food and drinks. Excellent service, Great atmosphere!

Matthew Le Sage

Wonderful view of Sydney river and enjoyed a great Club sandwich and bowl of red pepper soup.

Avery Varnes

Governor's has so many thigs going for it - cozy atmosphere, a rich history of the city of Sydney, top-tier dishes, friendly staff, and great live music. This is fantastic place to take family, friends, or even that special someone!

Tari Trowbridge

Good beer selection and food was great. Loved the view from the deck.

J Mutch

Covid restrictions...man. OK ya gotta wait outside. I'll get to you Thanks, first impressions not so good. Jessie came along, got us seated. Apologized for the first impressions. Drinks and the meal came along quickly. Actually got one of the meals wrong but it worked out in the end. Nice patio area and with the skies cleared it turned out good.

Graeme Hogg

The only place I'll eat at in Sydney. The attached craft beer garden is also a must visit. Their fish and chips was better than anything I had on the whole Cabot trail. Servers are fast, efficient and courteous. Stop scrolling for a place to eat and just go here.

Megan

The patio and second story deck have very nice views. Inside, the walls are painted with neat murals.This pub has the best fried fish I have ever had, and I am very discerning. My fish was fresh, hot, flaky and subtly sticky because of the beer batter. It was perfect. It was very busy when I went, and it took around 45 minutes for my food to arrive. It was a long wait, certainly, but it was worth it.

Emily Masse

A reliable spot for a meal. I had the salmon and chowder. I wouldn't say I was blwon away but it wasn't bad... And I bet Staples like burgers and salads would be great.

raie leith

Delicious and excellent service as always!

Brett Binns

We visited mid-afternoon and enjoyed our lunch and ales. The porch was busy and it was cool and quiet inside. Great local beer selection.

Xetzly

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff but the food was terrible I ordered the nachos and after the first chip couldnt stomach another absoultely terrible i dont understand how they could screw up nachos but i sent it back my brother had a poutine and ceaser Salad he sent back the poutine and decided to stomach the ceaser , every glass we drank out of have some sort of a stain or another on the bottom the drinks were good but seeing the stain made me feel grossed out , so basically we paid 80$ inc tip for a ceaser Salad and 2 drinks all in all will not recommended going here to anyone I know. Waste of money in my opinion.

Daryl Harris, AMP

Great place for lunch, the food was excellent and a selection of local beers was appreciated. Nice views if you have a table by the windows. Service was very good.

David Digout

Great service. The waitress Molly I believe was soo friendly and efficient. The fiddlers haddock was to die for

Don Wells

Great food, live music open till 2 am

RM F

Great service and food. Only comment would be that the upstairs patio is highly popular but doesn't have a reservation system which would be good!

John Seastone

Great music and delicious food.

GLENN RUBINOFF

Great atmosphere and good food!

Nathan Mannett

Nice staff..great food..went above and beyond on our order..and fast service. Thanks for the great lunch peoples.

Ryan Shute

Excellent spot! Great service! Really enjoyed the Lobster poutine and selection of local craft beer! Will be back for sure!!!

Rick W

Food was great, nice atmosphere. Only negative was service was fairly slow.

Anastassia Bratalski

Friendly service and delicious dinner! We had the lobster ravioli, lobster dinner and lobster risotto with local beer. For dessert, we tried the apple crisp - good but very sweet!

ASHWEL VARGHESE

Nice place for delicious food..nice service..nice programs are arranged always

Don Rempel

Oysters were fantasic. And the steak was the best in the island.

Lisa Mac

Wonderful food- some of the best in Sydney. Beer and music to boot. What more could a person want

Chad Bryden

Must go if you've never been. I've tried everything and only the brisket wasn't great. It would be better thicker cut with more fat. Everything else is super. Don't cheap out, try the appetizers and desserts!

Jenna Lamers

Amazing. Staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was warm and fun. The Chicken and Bacon Linguine was to die for. Hands down the best meal I had on my whole trip down East. Would highly recommend you need to go here if in the area.

Muriel Burke

Good food and friendly server , I'll be back ..

Steven Yackel

We went to dinner here while we overnighting in Sydney based on the recommendation of a local from Cape Breton that said it was the best food in Sydney. While I have not eaten anywhere else to make that type of claim, I was very pleased with our dinner. We visited on a Monday night about 7:45 and the restaurant was still very busy, we had to put our name on the list and had a short wait to be able to get a table. Once we were seated the wait staff was great and really kept things rolling. We were able to make our drink order and had our dinner ordered shortly thereafter. We started with the lobster poutine which was the first time we have tried poutine, let alone with lobster in it. This is a dish that the chef beat Bobby Flay with a Throwdown, so of course, I had to try it. The lobster in the poutine was generous and the white gravy was perfect. We ate every bite of our appetizer. For dinner, I ordered a seafood pasta with a maple curry sauce. It was everything that I could have hoped for. The sauce was delicious and the maple and curry flavors were very well balanced. The seafood was bountiful and perfectly cooked. This dish will inspire me to find a similar type of recipe at home since I really can not come back to Sydney every time I want this combo. Our waitress was very friendly and handled multiple big tables at a time while making sure we had everything we needed to have a very nice dinner. If you are in the area we would recommend this restaurant.

Jessica Roy

Food was great, the hostess was amazing and was able to get us a table fairly quickly while we waited in the cozy beer garden. However it took about 30 min for someone to come to our table before we were asked if we had been served. Once the server, Ashley noticed we had not been taken care of she made sure we had a great dinner! (We're pretty sure it wasn't even her section) Ashley did such an amazing job and made sure our meal was spectacular. Definitely recommend when on Sydney.

Todd Chant

Great food, high quality, beautiful outdoor patio both up and Down stairs.

Kenzie Cameron

Love the atmosphere, very cozy. Also super warm though, especially during live music.

Comrade Rasputin

Awesome service and food. Try the fresh oysters and Big Spruce Brewing Cereal Killer Stout.

Raymond Rauber

Great food and the server was helpful and friendly.

Tamara Franklin

Great staff, loved the chicken and added risotto as a side for a minimum charge. Definitely worth a try

Barbara Jessome

Great food, service, and view. Neat old building, cool vintage/historic vibe. The stir-fry was amazing, would definitely order it again. Lobster poutine is interesting, a good starter to share. The lobster wontons were a lot like crab rangoon. Drinks/wine list was mediocre.

K Fralick

Great food! My lobster ravioli was fantastic.

Nathan Gildart

The service here is incredible. Servers are polite and very accommodating. (the kind of people you need in a pub and working with a lot of tourists in the area) Fantastic food and two decks facing the water. Cape Breton and other NS craft beers. Awesome!

John Sears

The atmosphere was awesome. We sat on the lower patio and had a sunset meal overlooking the harbor. The food was nothing short of utterly delicious I had the maple curry seafood linguine with muscles, shrimp and large sea scallops while my wife had the chicken cordon bleu sandwich which she loved. Our server Kelly was fantastic juggling a very busy seating without skipping a beat. The Governors Pub is a must do while in the area.

Amanda Jones

Take-out order was really good. The burger was a bit dry --- just needed more sauce. Friendly service and they were following Covid protocol.

Bob Cairns

Amazing place with great music and food!

Pete Carscallen

Very welcoming pub with a friendly atmosphere. The service was top notch and the food was amazing. I had the Club Sandwich on porridge bread and vegetable bisque

deus ex

Great food...great staff and service

CJ Gahagan

Amazing seafood. We were lucky enough to overhear a private ceilidh with music upstairs while we enjoyed our phenomenal dinner.

W.T. Sam Hell

The Grilled Cordon Blue sandwich knocked me out!! Delish!! Great service, nice patio overlooking the harbour. All the aces from us!

Himesh Patel

Standard pub food. With Sydney being a small city, it is the best place to grab a meal and beer. The wait staff is really friendly and accommodating.

Gerry Rozo

My review is based on my experience as a restaurant, perhaps this is a nice bar with great water view, but the food disappoints... my seafood chowder was served cold and my halibut was severely over cooked. Other orders in my group were also not good.

Iain R

Great food and service. Atmosphere was amazing combined with views of harbour. Worth the visit. My GF had lobster benedict and as a local, she confirmed how tasty everything was.

Kyle Boyce

Fantastic food.

Natalie Chin

Lots of parking in the evenings and the pub itself is massive with a lot of seating. When I went there was live music playing upstairs and people enjoying the patio. I got the Seared Scallops entree and the portion is massive. It was probably the biggest amount of scallops I had ever been given, which was great. The mash was your standard mashed potatoes and did the job. The seasonal vegetables were hit or miss. Some of them were good and some of them tasted like they came straight from an old bag of frozen veggies and hadn't been cooked long enough. That being said, the large quantity of scallops that were cooked well more then made up for the veg. Service was prompt, friendly, but not overbearing.

Hannah Young

Negative one star. Was there on a windy day and had ossues with the outdoor umbrellas. Staff handled the situation after one flew away.

Alicia Lake

Loving all the new lobster items on the menu!! Lobster poutine is amazing.

Kirk Bratvold

Good menu, great food, quick and friendly service.

Isik Kayhan

Great location, seems like good food (did not eat here), servers are great but I have been told by the server if I don't eat anything owner will be mad at them. I was just in for a drink. I am from hog town (Toronto) and I found this kind of treatment really odd at an east coast restaurant. Never seen anything like that around here.

Melanie Gaddy

Amazing vibe here. The music was perfect- as was the beer - as was the fish and chips. My husband doesn't even like fish and chips and he stole half of my fish and chips lunch. This entire area is beautiful. Hope to visit again next summer!

Richard

Food was amazing and our waitress was awesome

Sean Kelly (LinkedGolfers)

Super staff, quality food at a reasonable price (try the oysters), large selection of beer and wine, live music, and central location.

Alejandro F

Best lobster poutine ever!

Zihao Pan

Nice dinner and wine

Mama Iris

I love this spot . Food is so great , waitress are very efficient & everyone's so friendly . The restaurant itself has a welcoming & relaxing vibe. I highly recommend this place ????

Justin Joy

Awesome......mmmmmm food

Raymond Cowell

A hip high end local eatery with great food and drink selection. The patio and luve music perfectly accompanied the delicious and fresh food. I had the lobster salad and some fine scotch with my groomsmen before the big event and can't think of a better place. Highly recommended!!!

Wes Beach

Service was slow, food was mediocre.

Jessica Uloth

We had a great experience. It was a busy evening (and day, I'm sure) we had to wait for about 30 minutes to get seated, which was fine with us. The staff were very apologetic for our wait. The food was AMAZING and the service was just as good! Would definitely recommend.

Thomas Wissmann

All good but the oysters were the smallest I have ever seen...

sultanali sadat

We went all the way from Saskatoon to try lobster Meal but they were out of lobster meal????????. we tried other meals, the meal was good, the service was great.???? we walked in and it was really busy. most seats were reserved or was full but we were accommodated upstairs. overall it was good ecperience.

Paul Jenkinson

Great food, excellent drinks, fantastic music. Who could ask for more??

Teanna Adams

The service is excellent, food is super good, and the live music is always a good time.

Clayton isajenko

Far to long of a wait and price for food. Tourist spot.

Jill Bradshaw

Great gluten free options. Everyone was happy with their meals. We tried the seafood and steaks. Thet even cooked up the fish with a gluten free batter for me and it was fantastic

Gail Gordanier

Brandi, the hostess was very pleasant. The place was packed so there was a bit of a wait as expected. Our server Abbie was amazing and so was our food. She let us know the kitchen was behind so we had appetizers while we waited. Our vacation was interupted with a car breaking down on the Cabot trail. We had the day from hell but thanks to these two lovely ladies we ended our day feeling better. We will be back!

Herschell Berggren

Amazing food and a great atmosphere! The staff were so friendly and the food came so fast! Hands down the best lobster roll I’ve ever eaten

Lori Watkins

Great decor and very cozy upstairs. Both the crab cakes and lobster ravioli were Delicious!

angelo simon

Nice ambience, nice ppl

IAN MACLEOD

The location is great - big old house with a patio and water view. Lots of character. Had mussels - pretty average and not in a broth and no bread so it seemed skimpy. They have a pretty broad but typical menu. Might be worth trying dinner. Great place to relax and enjoy the water view. Service was polite and friendly, but the patio seemed understaffed for a tourist-filled Saturday, so order your drinks right away.

Laura Conrod

The people there are wonderful - treat anybody from 20 to 80 with respect and mirth. The food is delicious! And you can find LIVE music there almost all the time - my favourite.

Alex Somers Lahr

Good food, lots of choice, and some locally sourced stuff. Good live music. Note: not fully wheelchair accessible. Call ahead if you need help or want to know options.

Tom H

The food was okay for fish & Ships. But a server is good.

John Reidy

Great selection, great food and service.

Charity Carr

Food is decent as is service. Last year I had the chowder and seafood pasta and both were incredible. This time we shared a few appetizers and the only flavour I could taste was salt. The chocolate cheesecake explosion dessert, however, is awesome.

Sarah Boutilier

Eating here is on my list of to do's when I come home for the summer and Christmas. The patio upstairs and down have fantastic views. Staff is always friendly, food is great and so is the beer. Wish they had more local selections however. Now that there is Breton Brewing.

Aaron Cousins

Awesome little restaurant. The Maple curry seafood linguine is sooooo good! Great service too! Very reasonable prices

Herman Pastor

Amazing place for seafood...the lobster poutine was awesome and every plate was to die for! Don't let the name fool you...this place is quality all the way!

Regina Mcneil

The wait service is phemonal. I never once had to ask to have my coffee or water refilled. They were right on top of it. They were super pleasant, polite and had a great sense of humor. …

Will Thomas

Long wait but well worth it. The food and beer were both great. I had the fish and chips and it tasted great. They also have local craft beer and a kids menu which was extremely appreciated on our vacation.

Shiny Object

After a number of exchanges the charge for our meal was refunded. We made a reservation for a table at the fireplace in Governor’s Table & when we arrived we were informed our table was given to another party 2 hours earlier, a circumstance …

caperscm

Food was amazing. It was rainy the day we went but the view from their patio is lovely on a sunny day

Desmond Hembrey

Incredible food and service. Lobster prices vary but always fresh and cooked to perfection. Our server went above and beyond with us and gave some great recommendations. He suggested the lobster risotto and it was TO DIE FOR! Cannot recommend more 6 stars if I could.

William McMaster

The menu covers a large variety. We ordered food to take out and it was good and ready when they said it would be.

Richard L Gambrell

Fine music, good pub food with drinks. Very enjoyable time.

Melissa Noonan

Okay this place has THE best dessert I've ever had - creme brulee chocolate cheesecake ... do yourself a favor and try some!

Mike Rogerson

Great spot for a beer and watching the sun go down.

Judy Hussey

Great food n service

Chris Taylor

Great prices with a generous quantity. Located by the Sydney water docks calls for a great walk around town after your meal. Great selection of beer. Fish and chips were fresh and great blend of spices. I felt the coleslaw was very bland. I would come back!

TheBigNiceGuy

A busy spot in town. Rustic pub feeling. Good spot for a beer and local music

Art Hill

A beautiful old historical house which has been converted to a pub. It is conveniently located in downtown Sydney. They have a pub upstairs and a dining room downstairs. We arrived after a brisk cool walk in the fall, so were happy to have …

Ericka Webb

Delicious!

Jonathan Hilder

Great spot, great food tons of beer and what a wicked deck to hang out on

K DX

Carrot cake was great, everything else was ok. Would come back though service was good and drinks are good.

Eli Jakeman

My "go to" is a clubhouse sandwich. Theirs is wonderful. It was on oat bread or something. It was a nice change. Staff were great. The seating is comfortable and walking directions are very clear.

Tara Deveaux

great food and atmosphere paired with excellent service!

Marco Astan

Good place, delicious food

Tuncay Peker

Good view and nice beers

ajoy varghese

Place to go to eat if you are in Sydney. Fresh seafood, great service and waterfront view from patio.

Ryan Vielma

Amazing spot! Service, food, drinks, atmosphere - all incredible! The patio on a summer day would be incredible and make sure to check out the live music! Would 100% recommend and visit again!

David Muddle

Homey, friendly service, great live music and local beer. What's not to like?

Andrew Clarke

Nice place close to hotels downtown. Food was okay, but service was a little slow.

Lila Zhivkova

Really good and friendly service! Extended open hours - we arrived late in Sydney , so it was one of the best options not to be in a hurry to order and enjoy our pint of local beers. We were seated by the fire place,that was nice and worm????. The food delicious.I would strongly recommend the mussels and the sea food linguine, that was melting in the mouth. The mussels were so tasty , so I would say that were one of the best ones we have tried in Atlantic Canada. If you come to Sydney opt for the good quality.

Kayla Sexton

First time there, food was amazing, great environment and our waitress Melissa was very friendly and helpful! Highly recommend if visiting Sydney!

Fiona Bratvold

Really nice historic building. Lots of paths for outdoor eating. Lots of menu choices. Reasonable prices. Quick good service.

Carey Romeo JR

Good food just didn't get the vibe with 2 employees fighting with a dining room full of customers

ian petrie

Always amazing food with great atmosphere

Allison MacDonald

Food is delicious, and they have one of the best patios in town. Service can be a little slow or spotty.

Jorge Calderon

Good music, good food but a better friendship atmosphere ...... :-)

Frances Slattery

Friendly attentive staff server was friendly and knowledgeable!

Rob Jessop

Service was a bit slow, but only because they were absolutely packed. For the quality of food that we experienced, it was very understandable. Dirt cheap prices with high end quality. I'm not easily impressed but in this case I'm thrilled

Brian Voss

On a sunny afternoon the open top deck was very pleasant, with plenty of shade available. Lobster poutine was okay, but not best.

Shondra Headley

Great restaurant in Sydney! Good variety on their menu! Friendly staff and casual atmosphere

PT Drone Adventures, NB

Great food and service.. would definitely go back!!

Mark Erdman

The best fish (cod) and chips I have had anywhere. Period. And great helping. Cant say enough. Definitely a must.

Crissy Roach

Great entertainment and environment. Good location. Food was average.

Alli Smith

Great food!! Staff is awesome. Love the history of this place

Our RV Adventures

Eat upstairs a lot more interesting and fun. Had the lobster poutine, a little different but very tasty. Nice selection of local drafts, friendly staff and good vibe. Only issue is parking, not much on site.

Kyle Bonnar

Awesome food and great place to hang out for a drink during a nice evening !

Richard R

One of my favorite spots in Sydney. Foods good, people are awesome.

Dave Newell

Amazing staff and atmosphere. Food was delicious.

Gord Barbeau

Great spot by the water very good service live music and the VERY BEST LOBSTER POUTIN O M G .to die for !!!

BRANDAN LEADBEATER (bL3AD)

Great atmosphere, music and location!

Frederic Hamel

Everything was outstanding - service, food, atmosphere. Thank you!!

Cheryl Tighe

Great food, music and atmosphere!

Ellen Marie MacLean-Bowser

Nice place to spend some time outside watching the day or night go by. Good food and reasonably priced.

Cheryl Nickerson

Great customer services..the Food is tasty...

R.O. MacPherson

The best resturant/pub in town. If the weather is permitting go for the upper patio, but the excellent food is to be had anywhere. I had the best lobster salad ever created, make sure you choose the creamy maple dressing.

Anthony Choucrallah

The oysters are very tasty, and the seafood luigini is just awesome, I highly recommend this!

Tom Heaslip

Great food, service, and atmosphere????

Ryan Conrad

Dog friendly on bottom patio. Food and staff awesome

100brucebrown

Great food and really nice staff. There was a wait to get in but it was only 15 minutes.

J-P Pelletier

Very friendly service & good vibe. Fair selection of local craft beers. Food was very uneven though. Oysters on the shell were fresh and delicious. The fish & chips was good (in terms of preparation, flavor and portion size), as was the blackened salmon wrap. The thin broth (not creamy) seafood chowder, however, was extremely salty and simply not good value for the price. The lobster roll was fair in flavor, (and also a questionable value with a limited amount of actual lobster meat). Good place to chill with craft beer and fish & chips.

Julia Walker

We ate downstairs in the dining room which had a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The food was tasty with a wonderful presentation. The service was also very good and our waitress was friendly. Would definitely go again and recommend to friends.

Richard Watt

Good service. Good value. Food was mediocre.

T H

Neat looking place with some history. We were seated right away for lunch. The service was good. The food wasn't that great. We had a chicken sandwich and the chicken was kind of rubbery, like it was made earlier and warmed up. I had poutine, I guess it was okay it was the first time I had it. Based on the food I wouldn't visit again and would rather try other places in the area.

Sonko sonko

Friendly customer satisfaction guaranteed. Great food. I have no idea how they made their little potatoes but I don't think I'll ever come across anything good like that. Overall, 100% good food... yummy

Jennifer Cappiello

Lots to choose from on their menu it's very hard to make a decision. I went with the Pulled Pork Po-Boy and my boyfriend had the Grilled Cordon Blue. Best decision ever made, they both tasted delicious, highly recommend and they're on skip now!

Glen “Toaster Oven” Ritchie

The building has great character. We were on the 2nd floor. The waiter was nice and engaging, the food was tasty and a good value. Would recommend.

Ian Whynacht

The best place I ate while in Sydney. There were great food options, lots of different beers and a fair price.

Casey Kowalchuk

First two staff were kind of cold, but the guy at the beer garden was great! The beer was great, the food was good, but small portion size, so we went to McDonads after. Ive heard great things about the live music though!

kenneth metcalfe

Service was really good but the food was not would not recommend it to anyone

Thien Ly Nguyen

Mussel good but a bit salty, oyster good, seafood linguini good, steak was normal. We came on Tuesday night and they told us that the wait was about an hour. So we left and came back the next day for the lunch. I recommend you reserve if you want to have dinner there.

Vanessa Heart

Great food! Attentive staff!! Just a tad heavy on the salt. But still 10/10! ????

Norbert L

Amazing food !! Lobster ravioli and lobster rolls are awesome !! Great service :)

Sandy Michalik

Great food

MaryJ Best

Love the new expanded patio/beer garden. And they serve dry Strongbow - a must for summer patio hops!

Mac vannan

The lobster was great!

Blair Anderson

Quickly seated on a busy Fri night with a 7 year old and 2 mnth old. Staff was quick, attentive and friendly. Food was fantastic and the beer was cold. Should've worn my kilt...????

David Sherwood

Great music at lunch with a keyboard/fidler duo. Good food and a great selection of draft local beers. Beer glasses come with a panic line so you know when to reorder.

Keeling Agencies

I was hopeful. But disappointed. Lots of items not available. I didn't want to default to steak but alas with so much not available. Opted for the premium centre cut strip loin. Rare. Arrived medium, confirmed by my exceptional server Michelle. She was the shining star of this visit. Perfectly attentive. (Note to the competition)I would hire her away. The beer was good as was the wine. Overall I couldn't finish the steak. Note to the chef. Don't rely on zucchini to bulk up your veg side. I would have been ecstatic to find a single perfectly roasted whole carrot. Also, the premium eatery in Sydney and no oysters?

Charline Habre

Very nice place. Good food and nice place for a drink or dinner. Waitress are nice

Parker Donham

Nice bar. Great staff. Great support of local music. Excellent local craft beer selections. Food just OK.

Kishen Pais

Great food and great service. Right by the town and waterfront

Beth MacEachern

Great food, good prices and big servings. There was live music which was excellent. We were there for valentines day dinner

John Lee

Goid food, several eating atmosphere options, friendly staff. Freshest muscles I've ever had.

iris shea

Relaxing & welcoming surroundings. Friendly efficient service ,great food , nice view from outside seating & upper deck . I highly recommend this place .

Delphine du Toit

Pleasant. Lovely outdoor seating overlooking the harbour. Good service.

Stanley Schoenewald

The server was extremely helpful with the beverages and food ordering. Clean and inviting.

Dominic Stalder

Good food, nice service. I really enjoyed my dinner there!

Stacey Creech

Delicious brunch with huge portions at a great price. Our server Taylor was awesome!

Alexander Sample

Great views and food. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Kyle T

The food was very good and the staff did and a good job for our reception. The second night when we came with an almost similar size group (12 people) they were able to handle things and do a good job. I recommend fish and chips and the lobster ravioli, they were excellent.

Dean Pyne

Probably one of the places you can experience a true Cape Breton music with food. The ambience and Cuisine is to die for.

Sabrina Blanco

Great food. Beautifully garnished plates. Amazing taste.

Jamin Mike

Very good food. You must order lobster ahead of time for they tend to run out. Definitely recommended for visitors in Sydney.

conductor41

The BEST! Stopped on my way to Newfoundland on July 20 and again today August 8, 2017. No one should pass through without eating at this restaurant. I've eaten all over the country and beyond and have never experienced food and service so good!!!!!! I can hardly wait a year to come back this way again!!!!!!!! These people know food, impeccable service and have created an amazing atmosphere!

Greg Reed

Great food. We had the Pub Steak and the Pan fried Haddock. Service was amazing and friendly. Will definitely go back!

Jenn Wile

At our table of 6, all 6 were thoroughly pleased withe the meals. Fish n chips, smoked meat sandwiches, grilled cordon blue sandwiches (still making my mouth water just thinking about it). The spot was clean. Waitress friendly enough. Nicely laid out, inside and outside. Multi level indoor and outdoor.

Michael Southcott

Awesome place. Was in Sydney for 24 hours and felt like a good beer with a local vibe. Lots of selection and a great patio. If you’re passing by, it’s the place to stop for!

Chris McDonald

Good meal, friendly staff in a heritage building, I think

Troy Chiasson

Ate at this Pub last night. Food was good, but fish and chips was overcooked. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal but was certainly not near the best I've had. Thought it was also strange that the Ophra Winfrey Network was on the big screen. Ummm pub and the OWN?

Reece Pruden

Great atmosphere, plenty of wood and stone. Good beer, good pub food, friendly staff and the live music is fantastic Irish folk. Recommended for a lunch or a dinner. They do serve breakfast foods during brunch hours. Two levels, we ate upstairs where the music was.

Barb Ruggeberg

Atmosphere and live music was great. We sat in the beer garden area where we were.told that the menu is "the same". Apparently drink menu is not the same as elsewhere so wait staff is running all over trying to procure drinks for customers. This causes them to forget what they are doing and drop the ball. Happened 3 times during our meal. My husband's meal was served as we were finishing ours. It was just a seafood chowder that needed to be scooped into a bowl. Nachos only had cheese on top. Dry chips for the remainder of the pile. None of our items were fancy...soup, nachos, pulled pork sandwich and wings, water and beer. Shouldn't have taken an hour to get our orders. However THE LIVE MUSIC WAS GREAT!!!

renu

Loved the place, ambiance and location. The service was excellent. Our hostess, Katiewas amazing. She made us feel special and help us select food that we would enjoy, which we did. She brought some beer samples of the local beers as my husband couldn't pick one for they were all new to him. Loved the lobster roll. The Moroccan Chickpea soup was delicious. I did go and buy the Jost Chardonnay that I had here for the first time. The shrimp appetizer was scrumptious. I would recommend this to all visitors as locals are lucky to go any time.

Cory Legue

Great patio and some live Celtic music. Not a bad way to enjoy a wee dram. Great local seafood.

Kyle MacPhee (Kyle)

Best selection of drinks, views, and atmosphere in town!

Kevin Dickey

Beautiful place! And the food was as great as the service.

Emily Mount

Best pub in Cape Breton! Make a reservation cause it’s busy! Occasionally they even have awesome music

Justin Richards

Great food, cozy warm atmosphere and great server!

Wilhelm Tromans

Comfortable atmosphere ~

Anthony Stanisci

Food was pretty good, but it was a Sat night and they were already out of Pasta for the weekend, along with the daily specials. The food was average, but it wasn't anything spectacular. The price was good too.

Ian Gillis

downstairs dining room: very friendly service and good food. Everything was well-prepared. Would certainly go back.

Thomas Rogers

Excellent food and service. Great selection of craft beers, seafood and turf if you prefer. Relaxed atmosphere and prompt service. Highly recommended if you are in or out of town looking for good eats in a chill setting.

Joe Cheng (joeFNcheng)

Quaint location with tasty pub styled comfort food.

Joe Barron

This place has been around since I was kid and is always great food and service. Great Patio and upstairs is great experience with live music!! See you soon again

Jennifer MacDonald

If you want a romantic evening by the fire, or a pint with some shoe tapping live music then this is the place. Great food and atmosphere!!

ImmaTowel

Awesome patio and great beer selection!

Andrew Rideout

The food was excellent, the prices were acceptable and the staff were very friendly and helpful. My wife has celiac disease and there were no issues with her food and they were very understanding and accommodating. Would highly recommend!!

Rachelle McNeil

Food was greasy as hell! not good at all . The foods always hit or miss there

Sian Woosnam

Good choice of food and lovely views

Mike Corrigan

Many great selections on the menu. A cosy atmosphere with a good view of Sydney Harbour and within walking distance of the cruise ship dock makes it a favorite for both tourist and locals. It's a one of Sydneys more popular restaurant.

Delphine Bouchard

Awesome place! We were looking for a good seafood place that is not too expensive and that's what we got. The wonton nachos are delicious and the seafood chowder is one of a kind. The carrot cake we ate is so good, it's unfair to other carrot cakes. We had a waitress named Kelly and she was kind and patient, she is also one of a kind!

T M

It was awesome. Great music. Great food.

Vee Krake

Great place, friendly and food is good!

Nicolas Gonthier

Decent food and good ambiance. Great staff service.

Demi Tekin

Quality service, nicely done food. Was worth to wait in line on a long weekend of high demand, with a grumbling stomach

rudolf bauer

Good beer Good staff

Christina Googoo

Great server great food great music

John Kinahan

Great food, good service, wonderful location...

Jim Wade

Good food and entertainment.

Shilo Firlotte

Service was excellent, food was amazing. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone who is visiting Sydney. Thank you for the amazing service. S&J Porters Lake, NS

Sebastian Saint

Really great food and drinks! Recommend checking this out!

Zan Vania

Amazing food. Stopped here for a birthday dinner. The wood fired pizza was great. And the lobster rolls were a perfect takeout for a picnic lunch the next day!

Aysan Rostami

Waoooo nice staff and delicious Fish/chips

Chy MacDonald

My husband and I had the pleasure of eating the lobster risotto and the seafood pasta which were both amazing! The staff was friendly and service was amazing!! We also had the pleasure of meeting the chef who taught his son everything and they are just as amazing!! We definitely recommend eating here not only because of the amazing food but the atmosphere as well and the upper deck overlooking the water is spectacular!!

Jill Higgins

Had dinner at Governors on September 23/21. The food and service was incredible. If I'm back in Sydney again, I will certainly eat there and I will recommend it.

Jacqueline Mendoza

Excellent food!

Jenn Tuthill

Excellent food! Amazing service! Oysters were the size of my hand!!! Nice patio with a view of the water.

Ryley Dyck

Delicious food! Had the lobster meal. The biscuit with butter was amazing. Great staff too! Will go back

Liam Gallagher

Food was great, service was a bit slower than I expected but overall the atmosphere was fantastic.

Sherry MacNeil

The wait for food is well worth it. Drinks are cold food is hot service is always the best ! Will be back this summer to watch the sunset by the fire place .

Jordan Borg

Great pub , fantastic atmosphere. Dinning too

Brian Ross

Service was excellent and dinner was very good. Very nice atmosphere, warm and welcoming. Great place for a quiet dinner.

Chris Sakalauskas

Staff and service here is great. The food is top notch as well. Highly recommend eating here.

monica pyke

Service and food was excellent

Ava Adams

loved my meal, super busy but the restaurant manages it well

Ken Kingsbury

Great food and excellent service!

Kendall Scott

The ambiance...the food...the live music...AMAZING!!! A must visit when in Sydney

Gwen Gordon

excellent service, great food, great beer only flaw is parking

Lisa Jones

Lovely people, beautiful music and amazing food! ????

Geoffrey Gamble

Good food and service but price a little high

Ray Monahan

Reserved and pre ordered for 18 co workers all orders were perfect service was excellent great job guys

Lorraine Palatnick

Spinach salad dressing was to die for. The chowder and lobster roll was also the best.

David MacRae

Good service; Good food, especially the Cape Breton Salad!!

The Warden

Service was great but the meals could have been better. Both my partner and I ended up getting ill from two very different dishes. First and last visit.

Emma

Favourite bar in Sydney with a menu that seems to keep on getter better and better every time I go. Also the best place for some local music

Gregor Mac Lean

Amazing music, from Colette Devoe to Jonathan Kanary and Radd and Subtract, it was anmmmis an amazing place for dinner and dancing!

fred Kelln

Really good food. Waited in the beer garden for our table to be ready and enjoyed the live music. We ate on the patio thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

snake5003

Great food. Went there for Brunch. Breakfast poutine was delicious.

stan nats

Great music, fun atmosphere.

Audrey May

The food was delicious and the service was great! Our server was very friendly and attentive, even though she was busy.

Pascal Dietrich

Great food and excellent service ! Reasonable price also .

Kalvin Falconar

Exceeded our expectations. All pubs could learn from Governors... great menu, fresh seafood, salad selection, not everything comes out of a fryer, lots of gluten free options, reasonable prices and excellent servers.

Debbie Connors

Food a d serve was excellent

Perry Dennis

Wine prices are outrageous

Jane Crawford

The food was extraordinary. The service was friendly and fast. It was the best meal and atmosphere in a long time. I would suggest going here if you are in the area. I will definately be going back

Kyle Hudson

It was a super tasty pull pork place

Ahmed Magdi

Nice and cozy pub, service is good, food is ok . Nice live music

Travis Saunter

Scallops were small but you get lots of them. The mussles were amazing and would recommend them to anyone

David McKinnon

Good food, excellent staff and a great view of the fireworks over the harbour the night we where there.

Ammiel Paquette

The Building has lots of character, it used to be a judges house in the 1800’s and has been a restaurant for the last 40 years. Very friendly staff with good service. Food was phenomenal by far the best burger we have ever had! Great tasting local wine and beer available. Creme Brule cheesecake was to die for! Three chefs on site to do all meals and baking.

Brad Smith

This place was a pleasant surprise.

Jessi Ispanya

Went to Sydney two years ago and the lady working at my hotel recommended this restaurant and I’m so glad I tried it out.. it exceeded my expectations! Every bite had such great flavour, meats and seafood were cooked to perfection, the service was outstanding as well.. I definitely recommend this place and will be back!

dan maclellan

Always a great experience. The service was fast and friendly, and if you're a fan of ribs (as I am), I would suggest you try theirs: delicious, fall off the bone and very tasty. Another home run!

Erin

My husband and I were there on Sunday Feb. 16 2020. We started with one of our favorites thai nachos. They came and looked quite different than usual. They were made very sloppy! So we moved on to order lobster poutines. They came very quickly. Almost too quick! As soon as they were put down they smelled fishy. I thought maybe was because of it being frozen or canned because of the season which is understandable. I have to say that the FOOD POISONING sickness that we had received immediately after and for the next three days was not acceptable!!! We had eaten nothing else that day but fishy, mushy lobster! We tried to contact you from two seperate accounts with no response from either in almost 5 days! I really hoped that you had fixed this sooner and had the decency to respond because we really love going to your establishment with friends! But unfortunately you didnt and im sorry but we will be writing reviews on all your internet platforms now. Its pretty sad that you may loose some good customers over this. Especially when we've promoted your establishment on my husbands Instagram food page many times! Hopefully something is done asap because FOOD POISONING should not be taken lightly! Please if anything take a look at you food safety and food handling process before someone with a weaker immune system than us gets seriously sick or dies!

David Tait

A bit pricey. But still good.

Erin Burke

Governors went above and beyond when an online delivery service erroneously cancelled a huge, time sensitive order. They called right away re submitted the order and organized a delivery taxi service to us ON TIME. Also emailed receipt. Very professional and above and beyond.

Susan Dingwall

Great service and great food

Jamie Apa

Very nice restaurant! The food was very good, we were two adults and two kids, and we all enjoyed our meals.

Zach Delvecchio

Not updating hours online

Hermes Magnus

Amazing place, the burger served by Paul was so delicious. Chers!

Shane MacDougall

The best dining experience! Loved the staff input on different dishes. Amazing atmosphere

Susan Mirao

I have been going here with friends for the past couple years . Sunday brunch with friends and sat evening dinners . The last several times we went the service was terrible and sadly we decided, after giving several more tries we will not be returning or our friends . We do realize the issues the restaurant faces but being short staff all the time and food quality has gone done hill .

Norma Linscott

Love the balcony alfresco option. Menu was interesting and staff very attentive.

mary-lyn jacob

My husband and I dined here September 18, 2016. We were on holidays and did not have a reservation. We were accommodated within about 5 minutes. It took well over 10 minutes for our waitress to get to our table to order a drink. After ordering and about 30 minutes later my husband finally asked for some bread. We were not offered water either. When our food arrived we were not pleased. My husband ordered a seafood sampler. He had 2 tiny scallops, 2 equally tiny shrimp and a small piece of fish. The scoop of potatoes was rather small and the veg consisted of a few sliced carrots and maybe half a brussel sprout. My veg were the same and I must of got the other half of his sprout. The mushroom risotto had one pea size piece of mushroom. The food was tasty but way overpriced and for my husband a rather small meal for a grown man. He was still hungry after we left. Terrible service and mediocre food!

Ursula Vancouver

Great choice of food, reasonable pricing super friendly and efficient staff. Ian took excellent care our my group. Highly recommend pub for ambiances and location.

James Ayres

A from of were out. Was a great time. The live mugic was great and tge food was good. Tge bartender, Joel was excellent.

James Watson

Excellent food and the two floors provide 2 different atmospheres to choose from.

Ken Kennedy

i always enjoyed the fish @chips here and bragged about how good it is to my friends and workers .we went there on father's day we all ordered fish @ chips .needless to say it wasn't very good .every piece was uniform in size .(obviously a frozen product.)batter was doughy .and fish wasn't good at all. we were there 6 weeks ago and it was awesome didnt look like anything we had on father's day needless to say governors went from being first on my list for restaurants, to not even being on the list.its a shame the food doesnt match the atmosphere of the restaurant.

Chris Henderson

Awesome food, super nice staff and a great atmosphere with lots of room on the patio, upstairs and down. Enjoyed it thouroughly.

Erin Forte

Great local place to dine. Food was great along with the staff and service. I highly recommend this place.

Inferno Wafer

Loved it! Great food.

Leanne Fischer

Service was great, food was excellent, loved the live music in the background, view of the sunset from our table was stunning!

lynn moore

Delicious food, great service, wonderful experience.

Madonne Levesque

It s a nice looking place and the waitress very nice but we waited 1h15 for are food and when we finally had it my hamburger and fries was cold very desapointing never going there again????

Lisa Mombourquette

As always, the food and service was top notch!

Allister Lothier

Couple me guyz and galz work in this joint i must say its pretty fricken sweet #prettyfrickensweet

Carin Bouwmeester

What a lovely spot that we found on a rainy day visiting Sydney! It was made much more lovely by our very friendly and competent bartender/server, Eric. Eric is a gem!! We could overhear him talking to other guests… Let me just say that …

Juliet Wells

Great food and great staff

Bob Smith

We went for a late lunch on a Sunday. Above average food and service. Men, the toilet stalls are ridiculously small. I'm a very petite man, I have NO idea how a bigger guy would use that stall.

Fat Cat

Tasty food and great service!

Calvin McCaffrey

Absolutely incredible service the entire time. Without question one of the best restaurants I’ve attended in my entire lifetime with a gorgeous patio seating area to a sleek homey interior furnished in polished dark oak, and to top the best burger I’ve ever had to date. This is no small feat as I make a point of judging a restaurant on the quality of their burger and this goes above and beyond my expectations succulent patty with a roasted bun and crispy bacon dripping in sauce. Outstanding and very fast service. I have not thought of a single complaint for Governors past I don’t live in Cape Breton. A must visit if in the Sydney area. Ps. Ask for Mike to serve you!

Kathryn

Good lunch/supper food and good prices (pub section). Unfortunately, our trip in for breakfast was rather disappointing. The pub has a nice atmosphere. However, acoustics during live performances could be improved. It is a small space, the instrumentals do not need to be amplified so much.

Fil F

Cooked to perfection

Judy Wilhelm

Great food and CV great service

Jerad Banyan

The service was good, even when understaffed. But the lobster ravioli was a small portion for the price, the salad was small, and burger was soggy. But great view and great beer.

Marine Blanc

Totally worth the 30 minute-wait! Excellent choice of dishes, fish or meat, and even veggies. The lobster poutine is very good, fried calamari and lobster wontons were excellent appetizers. Try the specialty cheesecake and carrot cake, you won’t tegret it!

Charlie Jackman

We were there on Valentine's it was great. When there for our wedding anniversary it was a Cluster F. The staff was overwhelmed there was a group of 30to40 8to 10year olds who took over the place. My husband had the seafood plate will Not order again I had the clubhouse the bread was So hard it tore the skin off the roof of my mouth when I did not eat it she did not even ask was there a problem brought it home and gave it to the neighbours dog. Who takes kids to a adult pub.

Brenda Fraser

First time in Sydney went here for dinner. Very busy place only had to wait 5 minutes to be seated. Sat outside beautiful view our waitress was amazing food was great awesome experience. Everyone should try this place!

Natalie Bishop

Lobster wontons and poutine were unexpected, tasty treats! It was busy and we ate outside - view was great!

Kim Carson-Mills

Great food...awesome atmosphere..great staff!

Ralph Mandel

Fish Tacos were great.

Ed Beaton

Excellent meal, attentive but not overwhelming service, warm ambience.5 stars all around.

Ken Mac Neil

I had an incredibly delicious meal at Govenors yesterday. Fiddler's Haddock, large portion pan seared in butter, with a twice baked potato, fresh carrots and turnip. I have not enjoyed such great food in a long time. I can't wait to go back next week.

Joan Robertson

Great atmosphere, good food, fun music

Dana-Lee C

Great outside patio, nice seating options and I liked the string lights! Bar was busy and the washroom was too far away, had to go up the (steep) outside stairs to find the washroom.

Stu Nan

Great food and atmosphere. Servers were wonderful. Rousing entertainment while we were there. We then went out on the deck after the show. Everything we were looking for. It was a great afternoon.

Michael Conway

Lobster wantons, Mabou oysters, and lobster salad with Stella was great. Best oysters I've ever had. Great service from David.

Dale Cadden

Great atmosphere prompt service from a very friendly server named Taylor! Food was delicious!

Gary Stiver

Very nice food. Good staff. Lively entertainment daily.

Angela Lee

Nicely decorated and clean. They had run out of a couple of dishes which the server informed us of when we ordered. Although rated well, our experience matches the negative reviews. We waited 60 minutes for our food. When our plates were ready, I was told that they had run out of my side and I received a plate that was 2/3 empty, a small fillet of fish on top of vegetables. A substitute side salad came out after. The pasta dish had burnt bacon in it that was hidden by the sauce. We wouldn't have minded the wait if they had provided better service and food, especially for the price.

Susan Menchinton

Came in out of the cold on November 16th. First day of their Xmas menu. Delicious all the way thru. Sat by the fireplace and checked out of the rat race for 1.5 hours. Lovely. 10/10 would recommend.

Alexis Mackinnon

Never disappointed at Govenors. Another wonderful meal and sunset tonight.

Franklin McKibbon

The most consistent restaurant in Sydney, and that's very important to me. Best ribs in town. Lots of support for the music community. Chef Ardon runs a great spot.

Jennifer Rodela

A great way to get out of the rain! Had the lobster balls, Montreal smoked meat plate and some beers. We enjoyed them all.

Scooter Lastman

Awesome food, great staff and a fun place to be

Antonio Di Valerio

Great place for young and old. Food and service was good with a great vuew os Sydney harbour.

Olivier Devries

Excellent services and food. Ambience was very nice and prices were reasonable for the quality.

Tammy-Jo Mortensen

We had a great meal here. The food and service were good, and lots of local craft brews on tap.

Beth J

Amazing staff that made our night amazing. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great.

Amanda Keel

I used to go to Governors for years all the time for brunch, dinners and music shows. The food is fairly consistent and it has been an important part of the fabric of our Sydney community. It has just come to my attention in the last few days that Governor’s is no longer serving Breton Brew products due to the fact they are opening a new downtown location. Apparently they are now seeing this new location as a threat to their business. This seems extremely immature and shortsighted as I feel there is more than enough business to go around as people generally patronize these two different businesses for very different reasons. I would like to think that most local business would support each other but this apparently is not the case. I am disappointed to say that I in good conscious don’t feel right about supporting this business any longer and I will be spreading the word to other people.

wallace farrah

Loved it. Stout was my favorite beer

Pierre-Olivier Caron Périgny

Nice place with good vibes, but the mussels were sickeningly salty and full of sand.

carl miller

Get there early. Excellent salmon.

Peter Goguen

It was busy and very noisy when we went during the evening. They sat us next to a lit fireplace on an already warm night. It took forever for the food. The food was good.

Lauren Stahl

Had the lobster dinner. It was $35.00. We have never had lobster before and was a fun experience. There was live fiddle music as well. This made it a dining experience.

Monica Peters

2nd time here and I'm never disappointed. Prices are reasonable and lots of beer to choose from. Definitely recommend!!

Brendon Edgar

Keighley was an amazing server and had great food and drink recommendations. Food exceeded expectations. All around great!

Lauri Gallaway

Special New Year's menu was excellent. Top marks all around!

Mike J

Super friendly and excellent food! Kitchen Party Pale Ale was fantastic

Karina Logozar

I would have liked to rate this charming looking establishment but it was closed for lunch the day we drove there from Baddeck (because of a private function). It would have been nice to know this before we made the trek. We were referred to Flavors Waterside as an alternative. It too was closed. Best to call ahead to avoid disappointment.

Stephen Morrison

It was a beautiful summer evening, so the patios were packed upstairs and down. We had to wait quite a while for our food. Despite it being busy, our waitress was very nice and accommodating. I had the salmon and it was very good. The view was fantastic; we watched the sunset over the harbour as we ate.

Gordon Cotton

An excellent dining experience. Great food, good selection, outstanding service and lovely ambiance. Highly recommended.

Joanne Poly

We visited twice last week from away. We stopped in for a swally. Downstairs they directed us to the pub only where we enjoyed live entertainment while getting a little sozzled. The following evening we came back for dinner in the dining room where the service and food was exceptional.

Maegan Extross

The view from the beer garden is amazing and it was really nice to hear the live music! The fish & chips and the calamari were delicious. My only complaint is about the pan-fried haddock - it was super bland. Service was a little slow but they were friendly.

William Haynes

Good filet and oysters. A little busy but quickly got seating.

Nellie Friars

The food is so Delicious and the staff work hard to deliver it in a timely manner.

Matt S

New view, nice food, nice service! Best potato skins in the province!

J. S.

Good food but not very pub like at all. Very boring.

S U

Very good service and nice staff. Food is fabulous and fresh

Ed L

Our sandwich was good. Table wobbly and waitress a little slow.

Joe H

Great food and great service

John Baker

Middle of the week visit decently busy good service good food reasonable prices

danielwheaton

Meal was fantastic! My wife is gluten intolerant and they had great options. She enjoyed a club sandwich on a delicious gluten free bun and homemade fries. Definitely recommend!

Matt Drinovz

Delicious food and drinks, the waitress that served our table noticed someones steak was overcooked before she even put it on the table and had the chef make a new one right away. Very friendly staff who made some great suggestions today.

Loretta Schulz

Excellent food. Dave Matthews drink was amazing.

Trevor Seabrook

Other than running out of lobster the place was great food was good nice atmosphere friendly staff

Liz Healy

Can't have enough great things to say regarding Governor's Pub and Eatery ! It never disappoints ...a wonderful eay to celebrate my birthday with wonderful friends,amazing food and service second to none ! Always my first choice!

Stephanie Compton

Our kids danced to a fabulous set of live music while we waited (briefly) for our lunch. Service was fast and friendly; atmosphere was fun and lively in a beautiful historical building. Food was delicious. We look forward to our next visit.

Angel Dolan

We visited this restaurant twice on our visit to Sydney. Everything on their menu was impeccable, their chef is amazing. We waited a half hour for a table the first time but it was more than worth the wait!! Great service, amazing food, tasty drinks! I can not say enough about the food!

Andrew Scott (ScottyMarkoti)

It was good, restaurant was packed, food was good, drinks were cold. It was alright

Lisa Mifsud

Amazing food and hospitality! Views were stunning ????

Jane Lunn

Had lunch there today with my brother. We had the panko crusted haddock with salad. It was absolutely delicious!!

Jeff Parks

Tasty local beer great service great menu l will definitely eat there next time

Gavin Andrews

Food and atmosphere is great! Highly recommend, especially the outdoor patio on a nice day.

Michael Ryan

Food was delicious, staff were super friendly

Cyber Terrapin

Very busy. Food is good. Ate gluten free with no issue.

Jim Wallace

Nice ambience, good location overlooking the waterfront, and lots of room on the patio. Decent beer and wine selection, decent food, and good service.

ScottDCS

Super busy spot with a nice view of the harbor. Cross contamination was a big issue, but food was pretty tasty. Would like to visit when it's not so busy to see if quality improves. Lots of kids in the pub upstairs, and staff run around like mad. Good selection of draft beer and had a properly cooked steak for the non-seafood eater with us.

Darren Aucoin

Awesome service and food is fantastic, will definitely be returning!!!

Chris Jackson

Very helpful and courteous staff!! We had just finished driving about 8 hours to be in Sydney for a family funeral. We stopped here to have something to eat and found that the restaurant was full. Even though the pub had live entertainment, the great staff let us have a table to get something to eat WITHOUT paying a cover charge for the entertainment. I want them to know that this really meant a lot to all if us. We drove a long ways to bring my Mom to her brothers funeral and finding a place to eat for her where staff actually went out of there way to accommodate us helped cheer her a little. Even if only for a short while. We will definitely visit here again for the great hospitality and would recommend this fine place to ANYONE that values GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! Thank you Governors Pub!

stvee j

Had the seafood chowder and the lobster poutine. Both were perfect. Local beers and wine. Have music when the cruise ship comes in. Both fantastic musicians. Could not be any better.

Jennifer Dunsire

The food was tasty but I found a button in my dish. The server asked if I wanted another. I said yes and he proceeded to forget. He finally came and gave me another after he asked me a second time. I came back undercooked and way too salty. He actually charged me full price for my dish and offered no compensation. I would not recommend this restaurant.

Nancy Mcnamara

Loved the clubhouse and a cozy atmosphere and friendly waiter

Christopher Van Wieren

Great seafood! Enjoyed their steamed mussels, their beer battered fish n chips (poutine-d of course!), and garlic shrimp! Very nice place with friendly staff!! Beautiful views from their second story balcony!!

Anne Marie Coish

A wonderful dining experience. Food and service fantastic.

Krishna Saraiya

Good food, nice ambience. Love the vibes!!!

Wayne Turpin

Was stuck waiting for the ferry - and the receptionist at the hotel I was staying recommended this place. I was not disappointed. They had a brisket special which was excellent and Brian and his staff made it a very enjoyable way to pass the evening. They had live music there as well. PS:. While I was there for the evening a key must have dropped from my coat pocket and Brian went out of his way to find me and get that key back to me the next day as I was on the way to the ferry. I will certainly go back there again!

Theresa Sampson

Great atmosphere, delicious food and great service .I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that is looking for a great place to eat...we will definitely be going back

Kj Savage

Well presented food. Great staff.

Amanda Smith

Stop hiring pretty girls that have no idea how to do their job. Molly was our waitress, pretty girl but could use more training. I wanted no tomato on my sandwich and she put tomato and handed it to me she didn’t even check if the order was correct. I’m allergic and could have went into shock. She didn’t offer desert and when asked for the desert menu she took forever. Then didn’t know the desert of the day. This isn’t the first time we’ve had bad service. All pretty and welcoming but suck at waitressing. Then when we received our bill she didn’t charge us for drinks so must have forgotten to ring them in.

Sandy Pearson-Reed

Excellent selection for a pub. I had the blackened salmon wrap and daughter had the Lobster Poutine. While my wrap was delicious I had a taste of her poutine and we are both raving about how good it is. Service was efficient and very friendly. I'll be back to try some of the other choices.

Chris Pancel

Great bar and friendly staff. Had the lobster roll was awesome. Had live music Saturday afternoon fiddle and organ music. Overlooks the water nice ambiance.

Shawn Underhill

Menu is fairly extensive with many options to pick from. I had the Fish and Chips on one visit and the Clubhouse sandwich on another visit. Both plates were very good and nicely presented. Ambiance is warm and inviting, with a double sided fireplace on the main floor. There is also an upper floor with a balcony but I did not have a chance to see that yet. The outdoor front patio next to the street is usually a lively place, with umbrellas in the summer. Staff are friendly, accommodating and know the menu well. One of my favourite places to enjoy dining out in Sydney.

Cherie Bruce

Great pub with two levels of patio. The food here is good with many local items. Our group enjoyed haddock as well as lobster Mac and cheese. Good selection of craft beer and some Nova Scotia wine too. Check out the artwork on the second floor with Gaelic quotes.

Sarah Wilson

Food is AMAZING! Try the lobster poutine.

wanda Murrin

Food was delicious great service ????

cin lou

We have been in Sydney for 5 days and have had drinks a couple of times and dinner at this pub. Today was our last day in Sydney so we thought we would stop by for a last drink this afternoon but it was not meant to be. We arrived in the pub and it was pretty much empty ( the cruise ship guest had pretty much wound up) but we were unable to get anyones attention or service. In fact one server " his name is Ian" served the table ajoining us and still ignored us. After 25 minutes I went to the bar to order my own drinks and still no service. We decided to head out to somewhere else and when we were leaving I saw Ian. I advised that we were leaving as we could not get srrvice and he said OK . It was obvious that he did not care that we were leaving. Really hard to believe this is the same place we went to 3 other times. Very disappointed. Would recommend not going to this pub when a cruise ship is in port.

Toni Benson

Food great,french toast, great bacon and potatoes, friendly, great atmosphere, server friendly, was slow to receive food though..only complaint..

Nicole Baxter

Fantastic spot on the ocean. We were able to bring our pup, on the bottom patio, and the service staff brought water for him. Wonderful vegan option of maple lime tofu with coconut risotto. The tofu was …

Kelsey Robichaud

Everything was so amazing, I dont even know where to start. Pictured below is the Seafood Platter - recommended by Carl the server/bartender. It. Was. Amazing. Mouth watering. So good, I returned the next day and ordered it again. Also recommended was the local vodka soda drink, Blue Lobster. Everything our group ordered was enjoyed. The service is amazing, everybody is insanely friendly. The live music is pure talent and entertaining. I travel to Sydney often for work and definitely plan on returning every single time I do. See you in a couple of days!

Andrew Weatherbee

Absolutely one of the quintessential pubs to try in Sydney. Beautiful views of the water and the drink variety is great.

bob kizlyk

great place to eat in Sydney. great food and friendly crew.

Debbie Gillis

Not as good as i remembered. Food is ok.

Hunter Scholey

Nice spot. Food was good. Oysters were spot on. Was hard to find a waiter when we needed one, but it was busy so not a major ding.

Aaron Simpson

Cool vibe with a wide variety of seating areas. Diverse menu of well executed items and friendly staff.

Jack Carruthers

Just a fun place to be; everything is great staff, food and music. You should come and enjoy the wonderful treats on the menu.

Tiffany Rollins

I happen to get a last table in front of live music! It was an absolute treat to have while enjoying dinner. Food is fantastic as always and they knew what a blueberry tea is!

Chris Bell

Great food, service and beer selection

CC W

Excellent food and great atmosphere! The lobster poutine with a hollandaise sauce was the best lobster poutine I've ever had (and I've tried a bunch!)

Ha Phan

I came in at 5:30pm and they had a table only until 7pm. I ordered soup of the day, lobster wonton and a steak. Soup was good but a bit spicy for my liking. Lobster wontons are good. Steak was ok but it took a while for them to serve me the steak. The waiter is super friendly and nice. The live music started when I had to give up my table.

Gary

Friendly staff and great food!

Marilyn Jaye

Food was good...and the place was really busy...but for each part of my meal, there was some little thing missing...the food did not "sparkle". Death by chocolate cake could have used some fresh whipped cream, for instance. Room was dark..had to use phone flashlight to read dessert menu....

Jeff decker Fedora

Food was was great ???? but no longer carrying Breton Brewing products? Very disappointing

Trina Fitzpatrick

The BEST Restaurant I've ever eaten at! The food is Devine and the service is second to none!!!!!! I will never pass through Sydney without coming here!

Emma Campbell

The lobster poutine was incredible. The serving of lobster for the price was very generous.

jameel maherali

Fantastic food! Highly recommend

Lee Coley

Great service, great atmosphere and good food

Ray Ambeault

While on vacation we saw pub from harbour walkway, seemed busy (usually a good sign) right? My wifes fish & chips were ok (quite greasy) my $20 pub steak & onions was basically 65% gristle. When I replied to waiters question as to how everything was I pointed to pile of gristle on my side plate and said what I could find to eat was ok. Waiters response....nothing. enough said.

David Peet

Great food and music

Nicole Mallett

Food was great, we ordered nachos, beer battered fish and chips, soup of the day (could have been warmer) but the soup flavour was great and the bread was fresh. Our server was great as well and very helpful.

Camile Joly

The food was very good and the service was exceptional.

susan

Fantastic view from the upper patio. Great food. The fish and chips were yummy and the pulled pork was just delishes. The staff were also very good and service was fantastic::::: got to give it a try.

Kathleen Moore

Great food... friendly service

S Levine

Fast service, short walk from cruise dock. Across street from boardwalk and Chill Grill Ice cream. Fries were very good. Lobster roll was nothing special. Burgers looked good.