20 Best Pubs in Nanaimo

“It's a fun place to eat and be merry!!“

“We are from Red Deer and this restaurant is in my Son's neighbourhood. We dined there and had the bison ribeye and chicken club wrap. Both were truly delicious, the wine and the service was great. Can't wait for a return visit!“

“It is the best pub in the Island . The food are made to perfection 👌 Chef . the servers are nice and friendly.“

“So much parking. 2 levels of seating. Indoor/outdoor/restaurant/pub.. so many great beers on tap. You can see the stills where they brew the beer. They'll even do half and half of beers if you want. I personally enjoy the half raspberry and half lager. Food is fantastic.
Centrally located near grocery, liquor, restaurant and many other stores.“

“Amazing staff and amazing shows at this venue🥳🙌 keep up the amazing work🎶“

“Fish n Chips !!!?Got a smile.I told them i was use to eat Fish n Chips everywhere i seen sime to try.I am commercial Fisherman and High quality family oriented Fish market East Coast.Theses Fish and Chips are probably the BETTER ones i tried from Coast to coast of Canada.And the size worth it up. ☆☆☆☆☆“

“Decent not exceptional but not disappointing brunch. Our son loves their hot dog with peanut butter and bacon so I did it at brunch without the dog (great combination) . Service was exceptional. We will be back in our ongoing search for the best wings. Should be good.“

“Tried the new weekend brunch menu. It was huge portions! Best prices in town on food and drinks! I had the potato pancakes which are very hard to find anywhere these days. They were crispy and generously covered in bacon. I tried a bite of my dining partners french toast. Best I've had anywhere. I'll be going back next weekend to order that.“

“First time there this past Saturday. It was amazing. Thank you“

“On September 1st 2023 My friend and I went for lunch and sat out on the patio. The food was terrific and our waitress was amazing. We were reluctant to go there, but we decided to take a chance, and we are so glad that we did. This jewel of a pub will be our go to for our outings. I can't say enough about the great service we received. Thank you so much, it was a real treat.“

“Craft beer at an excellent cost“

“The service was excellent, and the outdoor seating was really nice. However, the food was a bit disappointing compared to the service and atmosphere. The sangria and limoncello were just mediocre. While the halibut with fruit salsa exceeded my expectations, the salmon was underwhelming—it didn’t taste fresh and lacked flavor. The turmeric-infused rice also felt a bit dry. Looking around at other tables, the Cobb salad or fish and chips might have been a better choice.“

“Stayed in the hotel for about two weeks. For us it was perfect, the new renovated rooms are super comfy. The pub downstairs is super chill, with a very local group of regulars.

Kid-friendliness: Kids allowed until 8pm.

Wheelchair accessibility: Through the hotel entrance at back.“

“What an amazing place! Every once in a while you find a spot that is off the beaten track, not designed to cater to tourists, a neighborhood hangout that is absolutely steeped in the character of the neighborhood in which it is located. The minute I walked in the door, I knew I had been pegged as a stranger. Even so, I was treated with courtesy, the waitress was easy to converse with and so completely comfortable in her role that I felt at ease immediately, even with her assessment of me. This is real Nanaimo. Not a place for a tourist but definitely a place for a traveller. Wonderful, real people.“

“I love this place, and I feel they do a better job than anyone else with the brunch menu they offer. I have two beefs though, and for as small as they may seem, I think it makes the difference between good places and GREAT places.
1. The food and presentation is fantastic, but I need to ask…why am I eating food off of plastic plates? Everything else is so perfect, why a plastic plate? Do you have any idea how terrible it sounds to hear the person a table over cutting on a plastic plate? I think it detracts from your amazing food.
2. I love ordering an Americano at Pipers. The blood orange mug and saucer, cream and sugar on the side, and then the amazing bold flavour of the coffee! It’s amazing! But then I get a wooden stir stick instead of a spoon. Why? You’ve spent $5K on the machine, thought went into the mugs and how the coffee is to be presented. Why a wooden stir stick instead of a proper spoon?

I’ll be back! I’m not suggesting for one second I won’t be. These two things however are distracting from a damn near perfect dining experience. I know…first world problems!“

“Me and sister Aniki went for bday supper, as always was awsome thnks“

“We came on Saturday of the long-term weekend to celebrate 3 things, my girlfriend's birthday, my graduation from college, and my engagement. The waitress, whose name I can't remember, that helped us on the patio was fabulous. Very friendly and excited for our celebration. When the bill came they paid for the first round of drinks to celebrate with us.
Best raspberry Margaritas in town.“

“Best hometown bar in Nanaimo with the very BEST beautiful soul of an owner. We love you and the special place you’ve made for ALL people!!“

“The prices were a lot lower than expected compared to other pubs in the area. The Wheatsheaf burger and Reuben were both fantastic. They were fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. There was a small hiccup with the takeout order due to a miscommunication with the kitchen and pub making us wait a while, but the food was worth the wait. Definitely will be back.“

“I love the Jingle Pot Pub. The food and drinks are pretty average but the service goes way beyond average. Sherry is a fantastic server and an integral part of this establishment. She always greets us with a warm welcome and provides outstanding service. My husband comes with his hockey buddies and I go with my girlfriend. We all love Sherry. She has a great sense of humor and an incredible memory. I highly recommend visiting for a great atmosphere!“