20 Best Pubs near St. Johns

“Ok where to start! We asked to do a group booking for our minor baseball team. This lovely establishment helped us with a pre order menu and booking, and then when we showed up they had a whole area reserved for not only our team, but families as well! The service was top notch and extraordinarily efficient for such a large group. Special thanks to Brenda for helping with the booking, Aidan and staff for the impeccable St. John’s welcome to this group from Alberta. Sorry I wish I had more names, everyone was so amazing. The live band also amazing. And the food…. So so good! Thank you so much for the hospitality.“

“The Embassy is my favourite spot in St. John’s. Staff are always so friendly. They have the biggest selection of local craft beer.“

“Great live music and support for the NL music scene, good selection of beers on tap, fantastic and creative food, friendly staff, great vibe, and set up to take cards for cover when they charge cover. 10/10“

“Myself and hubby went for a drive and ended up here for early supper yesterday… I had the best seafood chowder ever!!!! And I order chowder everywhere lol… and 1/2 Greek salad was delicious! Husband had chicken clubhouse and fries and was completely satisfied!! (His a big eater.. lol) We both had Quidi Vidi beers and the choice was amazing, servers and service was wonderful! We will be back and would recommend to others!!“

“Great atmosphere!! Great service!! Cheers 🍻“

“Great bar to go have few beer“

“Big Ben's is an iconic pub having it's beginnings from the 70's and 80's, with decades of history and stories extending to the present time. In recent years, Ben's has become a place where friends congregate to make crafts, play bingo, and perform music, while socializing over a cold beverage. The clientele come from wide demographic making it an eclectic place to interact. The new management has created an atmosphere where newbies quickly become friends, in the spirit of belonging and care! It is a pub with a lot of heart!“

“Kelly's Pub on George is exceptional. Kelly’s Pub on George. Tonight my husband and I stepped out for a bite to eat to celebrate our 36 year anniversary. We stopped by Kelly’s and enjoyed the pan fried cod with baked potatoe and scrunchions. It was beyond delicious. We finished our meal with their homemade berry cheesecake. It was phenomenal. I highly recommend Kelly’s Pub for their great service, amazing atmosphere and superb meals“

“This is a gem of a place and a must visit for music lovers.“

“a wonderful spot. Linda is a beautiful lady who makes everyone feel welcome. ❤️“

“Heard great things about this location from a coworker so we decided to check it out last Friday for date night. To say we had an amazing time would be an understatement! The server was so lovely, it was her first night on the job but I honestly never would have known only for she told me. Honestly the best service I have ever received, hands down! The food was also amazing, not our first time at a Jungle Jim's, we've been to different locations over the years but our first time at this one and it was honestly the best feed of JJ's we've ever had. The entertainment was also a great added bonus. The band that night was "Down Forward" and they were exceptional! We are already planning out next visit!“

“Great time,bartenders was great, live music was awesome“

“Delicious food. I love the cod tacos and you definitely have to upgrade the frys to parm fries 🤤 Staff is super friendly and great service“

“This place was great for getting the traditional NFLD Screeched In ceremony. We had the best time! Our bartender/master of ceremonies greeted us at the door because he had noticed us walk by a few times and made us feel comfortable right away. He was very easy to chat with and accommodated my friend who does not drink alcohol without any shame. The ceremony itself was very fun and without too many crazy bells and whistles. A local offered to film our Screeching In and joined us for conversation afterwords ,adding to our wonderful experience. If you are looking for a casual atmosphere with genuine people this is your place! Thanks Zac for making us official Newfoundlanders, we look forward to visiting the next time we are on the Island!“

“Sat on the patio since my dog was with us and substituted the beet salad as my side. Best meal during my entire vacation which included a handful of more exclusive establishments. The salad was phenomenal and the fish excellent. My friend also was very pleased. Our server was attentive and of course brought water for my pup. Glad we stumbled upon this place!“

“The most authentic and genuine Screehed-in ceremony in Saint John’s. Loads of fun and laughter to boot!“

“Food was great and well priced. Plenty of seating available and a good height for adults and kids alike. Staff were great, friendly and helpful and interacted with the kids too with high fives and smiles. Special shout out to Priya for making the experience great. I recommend the moose burger and also fish and chips. Went down well with an iceberg beer. Highly recommended.“

“walk in a total stranger but leave as an old mate. just a fantastic place with awesome food and tons of character. (and characters)“

“Vegetarian options: They don't serve food here.

Dietary restrictions: They don't serve food here.

Parking: When pedestrian mall is open, parking is on nearby streets or in a parking garage.

Kid-friendliness: Not for kids

Wheelchair accessibility: The door does not have a step.“

“Had an excellent time at Rob Roy's. It is a great party venue, the live music and DJ sets were fun and energetic, the staff is friendly and prompt, and the $2 beer special couldn't be beat. So much fun.“