18 Best Pubs near Gabriola

“a small but cozy spot right across the street from the ocean, as promised! My room was quiet and clean, all the simple amenities for a getaway space, amazing location, priced right, incredible food in the restaurant, friendly hosts, what's not to love?“

“Fun Island pub with surprisingly good deep fried food. Staffing is light so be patient as they do hustle. Try the open mic night or patio afternoon!Kid-friendliness: No kidsParking: Access to large parking lot through driveway beside the pub.Wheelchair accessibility: Park behind for access with wheelchair through the back door.“

“I've been to Milton Street pub about 10 times and it has always shown itself to be a fantastic place. It has a boat load of character, the food is some of the best in Nanaimo and all the staff are lovely. If you ever go and there is a hotdog/sausage special, get it! Get 2 as a matter of fact. Fatten yourself up on the deliciousness. If it's not on special anything else off the menu is still amazing. Reuben! Caprese! Salad! All amazing. I tip my hat to you ladies and gentlemen! Thanks for all the great eats and hospitality!“

“This place was recommended to us by a local in Ladysmith. It's a real out of the way hidden gem of an old English Pub. The food was fabulous and the service was second to none. I would highly recommend this place if you are ever in the area!!! Just a special call out to Rachel who helped us decide on our food choices!!!Looking forward to our next visit!!“

“I’ve only been to Queens for the Sunday blues jam. It’s totally fun and very well managed by Jackie. Our waitress Kate was amazing, great server and personality to match.The jam itself is a blast. Great musicians every time. The minute the music starts the dance floor is filled with the most amazing characters. It is a fun filled time!“

“We had wanted to visit this pub for quite a while, and finally the time was right. I'm sure this place is really hopping Friday and Saturday nights, but we went on a Sunday which happened to be very quiet. I had been in search of a good beef dip to replace the one I used to enjoy at Pipers before it closed. After several tastes at popular restaurants, I was very satisfied with OCP's beef dip. I had it with fries, but there are other options like soup or salad . My husband raved about the honey mustard wings and will be returning to try other flavours since the menu has so many! We had a very comfortable experience and our server Monica really made an impression on us because you could tell how important it was to her that we were enjoying everything. I find that a sign of a good Server is one who always offers even before you need to ask! That was Monica for sure. I'm excited to explore other items available there, especially the weekend brunch from 11-3pm. Looks fantasticParking: We ended up with rock star parking, which was a bonus on a rainy evening“

“Parking…wish there was better parking! Food is yummy! Great variety of wings. Was fortunate to try a Bloomin Onion that should be more than a sporadic surprise menu item! Ooooh those tator tots are a must! Atmosphere…the people are awesome! Personally I think it’s dark inside and that carpet…but then I can’t picture the place any other way!“

“Our server, who said this was her first serving job, was amazing!!! The food was really good. The only thing I'd say was the atmosphere. It's been years since I've been here, and the old timer could use a bit of a facelift.“

“Came here for a family reunion/celebration of life with 12+ people, the staff were incredibly kind and were hustling all afternoon! Our table was large with lots of orders, they checked in frequently and didn't miss a beat. Thank you for your hospitality!“

“I have to be honest, I came in to the pub with low expectations. Then I tried the wings, extra crispy, they knocked it out of the park. The halibut bites are spot on as well! Everything was amazing, service was great and beer was cold. Thanks Timberlands!“

“About 8 of us turned up for lunch, locals vacated a table so we could all sit together. The food was very good, the waiter was friendly and extremely competent at his job. It's a bit bare bones, but it is good to see a proper pub still surviving after the B.S 3 years we have all been through. Thank you Cranberry Arms“

“They give you a full cookie tray size pan of delicious homemade nachos however the cheese wasn't fully melted and I feel like if they had slightly charred or reduced or cooked in any way the onions it would have been an absolute 10 out of 10 I would probably give it a strong 3.5 for the food but the atmosphere and the friendly staff and speedy time on the food and really good prices. 9.9/10 recommend“

“Stopped in here last night on a whim with two friends and had an excellent evening. The staff, Jason, was professional, warm, welcoming and funny and spoke so highly of both the owners and his fellow staff that I didn't want it to go unnoticed. From the quick service, to the great music and selection to of beers/alcohol it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and we will be back. The other patrons seemed very comfortable, and there was a wide mix of people which is always lovely to see. Thank you so much for such a great evening!“

“I went in with a friend on my birthday to take advantage of the birthday discount, first time going here. Food was delicious, servers were attentive, good atmosphere. I had the prime rib and both it and the sides were amazing. I split the Chocolate Conspiracy dessert with my friend and it was a great end for the meal. Will definitely come back during Summer when I can enjoy the view/more daylight!“

“I go here all the time with my friends to watch football games. Not bad prices on cold pints, food usually hits the spot but is a bit pricey for what you getI don’t understand people complaining about the service, they’re always checking up on us and making sure we have drinks, but I’ve never been when it’s super busy.“

“Loved everything about our dinner. This place is an experience, from the delicious food and amazing service to the ambiance (especially given it's on a floating dock) to the beautiful island itself - we enjoyed such a lovely walk after dinner. On a side note, the ferry ride back over to Nanaimo Harbor was fantastic! It was around 7pm, and the Captain (wish I got his name) played songs like 'Gilligan's Island', 'Yellow Submarine', and 'Banana Boat' - we sang, we laughed, it was fun - best Captain ever! ??“

“Reasonably priced draft. The previous statement was made years ago (roughly 5) and I haven't been back since. Thus, I can no longer vouch for them serving inexpensive beer. Hopefully I haven't influenced anyone with misinformation in the interim.“

“Had a vegan dinner there, for a special event. My food was tasty! The fettuccine could have been better with a bit of sauce or broth. But, great flavour with really fresh ingredients! Great atmosphere and amazing view, looking over the harbour lights. Superb service!“