If you are hungry and happen to be in charming Cape Charles Virginia, you should definitely stop by Kelly's Gingernut Pub. The food and service were outstanding and the portion sizes were huge. The pub is located in a renovated old building which gives it a wonderful ambiance with plenty to look at while you have your meal. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, She Crab Soup, French Fries
Eric McKinney
Very cool pub & amazing food!(Also, if you're a reader of romantic suspense, USA Today Bestselling Author Maryann Jordan describes this cute cozy town of Cape Charles in her Baytown series. It was cool to see some of the places that brought her inspiration.)Parking: It was easy to find street parking just outside the pub or close by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan D.
A nice cozy Irish pub near the beach in Cape Charles. They have a good selection of draft beer with some imports and local brews - I got the Old Speckled Hen and my wife had a Stone IPA. The crab dip appetizer was excellent. I tried the Fisherman's Chowder which was also great. I was definitely full after a bowl!
Michelle Swift Massie
They have a great atmosphere here, and they make you feel like a regular. They have excellent fish & chips, and crab dip, and the beer is ice cold. They have darts and offer t-shirts and hoodies for purchase. The little town on the Bay is a place you'd read about on water towns with old charm.
brandon dingess
Seemed like a nice place, but we didn't get a chance to try it out. The two of us were in town for the weekend and planned to head over here for a later dinner on a Saturday night. We arrived a few minutes before 8 and were refused seating for dinner because the kitchen closes at 8.So, ok, that's fine and totally their right. There's just nothing on the website about it and neither of the two sandwich board signs outside the restaurant said anything about it, so just be aware that this isn't an option if you're looking to eat later in the evening.I get that it's a beach town in the off-season, but closing the kitchen at 8 in one of the few restaurants in town seemed really weird for a Saturday night.
K H
My wife and I stopped in for lunch. Based on reviews that we had read, it sounded like it would be a nice pub with some good food.I had my Guinness pint and my wife had iced tea. I ordered a Reuben sandwich and I was extremely pleased with it. It was packed full of meat and all the juiciness that I like in a Reuben sandwich. Staff was prompt and attentive without hovering. The drinks came out and very shortly after that. The entrees came out.We were just in town for a day and this lunch was great. Thank you, Sara.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Reuben Sandwich, Onion Rings
Roger Arenas
Awesome Irish pub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karl H.
I ordered the Reuben Sandwich after seeking for years to find the one I had in a pub, many years ago. This one came at about a good or even better. It was huge, and lots of meat which was tender and juicy. I loved it. I should have shared it with my wife because I could not eat all of it. Service was great, Sarah was very accommodating. The pub itself seems to have been. Once upon a time at bank. We walked through the vault door to our seating. Quaint small good beer, I had a Guinness Stout. Highly recommend this place. Stephanie
Gina Rickman
Bartender was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Reuben Sandwich, Onion Rings
max is slayy
Went here twice during my trip. Really impressed the first time so we went back. My only complaint was the service and the burgers. We sat outside and the service the second time was very slow. Just four of us, but it took close to an hour before we got our food. the second time we went I ordered a burger and so did my dad. the patty was flavorful and well seasoned. My issue was with the bun. It came on some gross burned piece of bread. It wasn’t even a burger bun, seemed more like some kind of English muffin. Everything else was incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Nachos, Pretzel and Cheese, French Fries, Mashed Potatoes
Have been here several times over the years for drinks....good times good Drinks great environment. My family and I ate here for the first time today and the food and service was terrible. We waited an unusually long time to be seated despite being nearly empty. The waitress mentioned several items that were not available which is no problem, we understand and NEVER complain. We like this place which is why we would not like to see it fail but with the food and service today I would be surprised if it doesn't.My daughters each had the steak and I had the haddock. My haddock was bricked up and hard as a frozen chicken tender due to being over cooked with no seasoning or flavor. Both of my daughters Steaks had no seasoning or flavor whatsoever and for a $35 steak I expect a little flavor.When I mentioned this to the waitress, hoping to speak to the manager to let him know about the food (which I never do) she ended up having the bill discounted by 50%.I dont mind paying the bill but would have liked to have spoken with the manager. Good luck guys and hopefully you take this as helpful feedback and not some customer just being a jerk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Richard Gray
Great atmosphere, professional service (Tony) and amazing food!Highly recommend the seafood chowder (loaded!) , Reuben and Cuban sandwiches were on point and the onion rings were perfect.All first rate. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debi Del Rossi
Being Irish myself, I always get the shepherds pie, which is very good. My homemade is different. I add more veggies, but it doesn't disappoint. The staff is lovely and caring. Even the customers are mostly caring and helpful. I'm in a wheelchair so we needed help getting in, the building is too old for a ramp. The wings are also awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pamela Cuddy
Stopped in for drinks. Comfy bar stools and awesome atmosphere. Pumpkin beer was tasty!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tess
This place was so cute I wanted to like it more than I did. We were just passing through town and picked this based on reviews. I was a little disappointed with the food. The wing sauce was very very sweet, and the ceaser salad was not very good at all, especially for the price. My husband got a sandwich and he said it was fine. Fries were the best part, but I'd bet they were just from a frozen bag. Service was good though.
If you are hungry and happen to be in charming Cape Charles Virginia, you should definitely stop by Kelly's Gingernut Pub. The food and service were outstanding and the portion sizes were huge. The pub is located in a renovated old building which gives it a wonderful ambiance with plenty to look at while you have your meal. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, She Crab Soup, French Fries
Very cool pub & amazing food!(Also, if you're a reader of romantic suspense, USA Today Bestselling Author Maryann Jordan describes this cute cozy town of Cape Charles in her Baytown series. It was cool to see some of the places that brought her inspiration.)Parking: It was easy to find street parking just outside the pub or close by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A nice cozy Irish pub near the beach in Cape Charles. They have a good selection of draft beer with some imports and local brews - I got the Old Speckled Hen and my wife had a Stone IPA. The crab dip appetizer was excellent. I tried the Fisherman's Chowder which was also great. I was definitely full after a bowl!
They have a great atmosphere here, and they make you feel like a regular. They have excellent fish & chips, and crab dip, and the beer is ice cold. They have darts and offer t-shirts and hoodies for purchase. The little town on the Bay is a place you'd read about on water towns with old charm.
Seemed like a nice place, but we didn't get a chance to try it out. The two of us were in town for the weekend and planned to head over here for a later dinner on a Saturday night. We arrived a few minutes before 8 and were refused seating for dinner because the kitchen closes at 8.So, ok, that's fine and totally their right. There's just nothing on the website about it and neither of the two sandwich board signs outside the restaurant said anything about it, so just be aware that this isn't an option if you're looking to eat later in the evening.I get that it's a beach town in the off-season, but closing the kitchen at 8 in one of the few restaurants in town seemed really weird for a Saturday night.
My wife and I stopped in for lunch. Based on reviews that we had read, it sounded like it would be a nice pub with some good food.I had my Guinness pint and my wife had iced tea. I ordered a Reuben sandwich and I was extremely pleased with it. It was packed full of meat and all the juiciness that I like in a Reuben sandwich. Staff was prompt and attentive without hovering. The drinks came out and very shortly after that. The entrees came out.We were just in town for a day and this lunch was great. Thank you, Sara.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Reuben Sandwich, Onion Rings
Awesome Irish pub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the Reuben Sandwich after seeking for years to find the one I had in a pub, many years ago. This one came at about a good or even better. It was huge, and lots of meat which was tender and juicy. I loved it. I should have shared it with my wife because I could not eat all of it. Service was great, Sarah was very accommodating. The pub itself seems to have been. Once upon a time at bank. We walked through the vault door to our seating. Quaint small good beer, I had a Guinness Stout. Highly recommend this place. Stephanie
Bartender was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Reuben Sandwich, Onion Rings
Went here twice during my trip. Really impressed the first time so we went back. My only complaint was the service and the burgers. We sat outside and the service the second time was very slow. Just four of us, but it took close to an hour before we got our food. the second time we went I ordered a burger and so did my dad. the patty was flavorful and well seasoned. My issue was with the bun. It came on some gross burned piece of bread. It wasn’t even a burger bun, seemed more like some kind of English muffin. Everything else was incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Nachos, Pretzel and Cheese, French Fries, Mashed Potatoes
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Have been here several times over the years for drinks....good times good Drinks great environment. My family and I ate here for the first time today and the food and service was terrible. We waited an unusually long time to be seated despite being nearly empty. The waitress mentioned several items that were not available which is no problem, we understand and NEVER complain. We like this place which is why we would not like to see it fail but with the food and service today I would be surprised if it doesn't.My daughters each had the steak and I had the haddock. My haddock was bricked up and hard as a frozen chicken tender due to being over cooked with no seasoning or flavor. Both of my daughters Steaks had no seasoning or flavor whatsoever and for a $35 steak I expect a little flavor.When I mentioned this to the waitress, hoping to speak to the manager to let him know about the food (which I never do) she ended up having the bill discounted by 50%.I dont mind paying the bill but would have liked to have spoken with the manager. Good luck guys and hopefully you take this as helpful feedback and not some customer just being a jerk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great atmosphere, professional service (Tony) and amazing food!Highly recommend the seafood chowder (loaded!) , Reuben and Cuban sandwiches were on point and the onion rings were perfect.All first rate. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Being Irish myself, I always get the shepherds pie, which is very good. My homemade is different. I add more veggies, but it doesn't disappoint. The staff is lovely and caring. Even the customers are mostly caring and helpful. I'm in a wheelchair so we needed help getting in, the building is too old for a ramp. The wings are also awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stopped in for drinks. Comfy bar stools and awesome atmosphere. Pumpkin beer was tasty!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place was so cute I wanted to like it more than I did. We were just passing through town and picked this based on reviews. I was a little disappointed with the food. The wing sauce was very very sweet, and the ceaser salad was not very good at all, especially for the price. My husband got a sandwich and he said it was fine. Fries were the best part, but I'd bet they were just from a frozen bag. Service was good though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4