Was wearing a Trump 2020 hat and was asked not to return. Asked why and was given no reason. Went back and told we had to finish our beer and leave, and all the time looking at my hat and not explaining why. Woke ideology is all I can think of. We are spending good money, disgustingly unappreciated. Don't go there in case someone is listening to your conversations. Go Woke. Go Broke. read more

This review is for the Bayers Lake location. 1) Lost 2 stars for poor customer service and lack of information: We walked in at 7:00 p.m. to try their Friday trivia night. (We had called to book a table for trivia and when we walked in, they said no need to reserve--it doesn't get that busy. That should have been a warning.) We sat down for our meal. By 8:30, the first round of trivia had only concluded (this is considered slow--more on that below). That's when the server came by and grumpily asked if one of the people our party was 19 or over (he's 18). When we said no, she said he had to be out of there by 9:00. She didn't think to tell us this at 7:00, knowing we were there for trivia? No signage anywhere on the premises saying "Patrons under 19 have to leave by 9:00 p.m."? What kind of short-sighted policies do they have here? They were happy to take our money and not tell us that we'd have to leave by 9:00, knowing that we wouldn't be able to finish trivia. 2) Lost 1 star for slow and uninteresting trivia. Questions were read straight from a card by a host who didn't seem interested and didn't engage with his audience. He read each question slowly about three times, hence the s-l-o-w pace where it took 30 minutes for one round that didn't even have audio or video clues. The lack of players should have been our clue that this trivia event is not a success. 3) Lost 1 star for loud, eclectic ambience--this place doesn't know what it wants to be. The trivia was taking place at the same time as music on the speaker and sports TV were playing, all jumbled together at the same time. Maybe that's why the host had to repeat each question slowly several times. But hey, if you want to watch baseball while answering questions about Thomas the Tank Engine and listening to Mumford and Sons simultaneously, this is the place for you. If the food were good, it could save this place, but nope, just mediocre fare that could be served at any pub. And don't get me started on the quick little brown movement we saw out of the corner of our eye, darting under the dining tables. We know it's common for restaurants to have this problem, but flagrantly in the dining room while we were eating makes it easy to warn everyone we know never to come here. Solid nope, nope, nope for this place. read more

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE: My boyfriend and I went to the new Bayers Lake location, both very excited to try a new restaurant as we've never been and it was wing night. When we first arrived everyone "seemed" very welcoming, but that changed quite dramatically. Our waiter payed attention to us until we got our food. Which was 1/10, wings were very dry and had almost no flavour to them.. we sat with our food for 35 minutes and got no check in the entire time (our waiter was in the area, chatting up with every other table. But was ignoring ours), we waited almost 10 minutes just for our table to be cleared, we had put our jackets on ready to go and still nothing. Service makes the entire experience, in my opinion our experience was ruined because of bad service. read more

Located in Cole Harbour, Big Leagues is one of Dartmouth's more well known taverns. Big Leagues is known for its Thursday night karaoke, and frequently hosts live entertainment like Blueberry Grunt, Matt Mays, Jimmy Flynn, and X-rated hypnotists. With all day long Happy Hour (Monday thru Friday), over-sized televisions, and an outdoor summer patio, Big Leagues can become a very busy, happening spot. Personally speaking, it's not my favorite place to go. The food there is mediocre, and most of the items there are deep-fried items and represent those most commonly found in pubs (Wings, potato skins, nachos, fish & chips). With the exception of Special Events, most of the people there seem to be regulars, and I've met more than my share of interesting characters there. read more

Big Leagues - Pubs Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Great Wings and a must try. Thursday nights are usually packed to the point when we went it was a line up and we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. I can not wait until the patio opens for the summer. Sitting down at this well know location in Cole Harbour the staff was fast and extremely used to be run off their feet as we had our wings in about 15 minutes. They were delicious, large and meaty and had a great hot sauce on them. I always go for 10 and my BF does 20 and sometimes I might steal one if they are good and at Big Leagues I do just that. On the weekends this place turn into Cole Harbours hot stop. Great entertainment is always something that you can find there or even when they have the hypnotist this is by tickets only that is always funny trust me. Packed with people that like to party up a storm and can do just that. We went over and met some friends for a drink I did find it kind of young but maybe I am just getting old. Music was good and dance floor was hoping so check it out and enjoy the home of Crosby. read more

Big Leagues - Pubs Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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Big Leagues used to be the answer to the question "where should we eat out tonight?" every time it was asked. Since its move to the old Colby Alehouse location I'm afraid it's not my favorite anymore. Although the location itself is convenient and there's ample parking, the quality of the food has taken a nosedive. I used to enjoy the burgers, various sandwiches, and the pizza. I visited recently and found out at the new location there is no pizza oven, so pizza had been nixed from the menu. I opted instead for my favorite sandwich, a breaded chicken affair with mayo dressing, fancy bun, etc. When my food came the old lightly breaded chicken breast was replaced with a pounded flat super deep fried schnitzel type deal. It was much too greasy and chewy. The rest of our table was also unhappy with their meals and miffed by the bad quality of their usual favorites. The once crispy and light fries were flaccid and mushy. The only explanation for this change has to be the recent move. That or they acquired the cook from the Colby Alehouse. Which in my experience had terrible food. I'm hoping to return and give Big Leagues another try for old times sake and see how it turns out. Although the quality of the food seems to have tanked the decor and nightlife aspect of Big Leagues remains the same. They still have the VLTs, each with its own regular customer glued to the screen. I really wanted Big Leagues to stay the same or even improve slightly because there are so few places to eat in Dartmouth that aren't major box restaurants. read more

I've been going to Big Leagues for years, ever since I needed an adult to accompany me in for dinner time. For a while, I stopped going, mostly because I was no longer living in Dartmouth but also because the reputation of the place was ruined by the type of crowd a new radio station-sponsored weekly event was bringing in. They've since ended their deal with the station, changed locations, and I'm happy to say that they have gone back to their simple sports bar and comfort food roots. Now housed in the former Colby Ale House's location, Big Leagues hasn't sunk much money into updating their restaurant. Honestly, they have such a big pack of regular followers that they don't really need to bother. Faded banquettes, varnish-worn tables, plastic card tables, and a sticky bar are haphazardly staged for maximum seating in the dark and dingy bar. Age or character, you decide, but the place definitely reeks of both. Like most bars in this town, they have a good wing night both Wednesdays and Thursdays. They have a sampling of German cuisine inherited over from the Ale House days. The pork schnitzel and spaetzle satisfied my eating companion once. Heavy comfort dishes like lasagne are made in-house and don't skimp on the cheese. You'll also find all of your pub favourites, like nachos, deep fried you name it, steak, and burgers. Unfortunately, they couldn't house the pizza oven from the old place in this new venue, so gone are the smokey pizzas. They're not culinary trailblazers, but they know what comfort food is and how to make it taste good. It's a great place to grab a few beers and watch the game, too, and they like to bring in live entertainment once in a while. You can definitely count on there being a few live bands each month, but if you're lucky, then Tony the X-Rated Hypnotist is in town to give a good show. Or, you can make your own entertainment by playing the slots in the designated gambling area. Overall, it's a neighbourhood bar full of friendly regulars, cold beer, and cheap comfort food. What more do you need for a casual night out? read more

A friend of my youth, Big Leagues (affectionately dubbed "Pig Leagues") is a Cole Harbour pinnacle of excellence. From standard pub fare to cheap beverages and a varied clientele, this joint provides an entertaining experience for post-19 humans. Raucous Thursday nights have been a long standing tradition at this bar. From karaoke to dancing, to boozing and acting a fool - this place's location in an average Dartmouth strip mall does not allude to the serious action taking place behind the outer walls. The patio draws summer time fun, while the bar itself provides loads of TVs, pool tables and seating for many. The food is typical, nothing to holler home about - but it gets better after you've had a couple of adult beverages. I don't frequent this spot anymore, but it does hold a place in my heart as a fun dining experience as a kidlet (I always ordered fajitas and potato skins), as well as one of the first places to introduce me to a real "night on the town." I grew up in Cole Harbour - what more can I say? This place was the big leagues when I was just a 'youngin looking to party. read more

Good news, Big Leagues just signed on their liquor permit to take over the Colby Ale House on Portland Street (Zellers mall). The Colby is moving down the strip mall to where the dollar store used to be. Now you can have your wings and schnitzel too! read more

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I haven't been to Big League's since they moved to their new location (basically switched strip malls). I did not care for their old spot and the new one isn't much different; still dark and dirty-looking inside. This time the ceiling was leaking though. Despite the lack of ambience, the food is pretty good and so is the service. Mike and I attended an auction here and ate at the bar. The bartender was friendly and attentive, and even though the place was packed solid, food still came in a timely manner. I had the Weekender breakfast, typical toast-eggs-bacon-home fries combo (which I love). With the exception of the barely-margarined toast everything was good. Mike tried their fajitas and was pleasantly surprised. Prices are reasonable and they have lots of TVs to watch sports on, as well as some hockey memorabilia on the walls. I would eat here again if I found myself starving in Cole Harbour. :-D read more

If you haven't yet, you gotta try their Hot chicken Caesar salad.. It's amazing! Good people & great service read more

Big Leagues - a bowl of salad and a glass of beer - Pubs Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

out for dinner on a busy Thursday night, wings and trivia. we ordered pizza and salad and it was delicious. our server, Dakota was quick to the table, very pleasant and checked in if we needed anything. my favorite restaurant, if your lucky enough to get Dakota as a waiter you will be well taken care of. read more

We use to eat at BL's all the time but it has gone really down hill over the last few years. We drive to the other side of town just for pub food instead of eating here. Their wings are ok but the other items are horrible and service sucks. Flat draft beer, food makes you sick, priced way to high etc... Much better places to eat in town!! read more

Sports bar with sports bar food. If not for the cold beer it wouldn't be worth stopping into.

I have been there on a Friday and Saturday before and it was a good time. However, a friend and I decided to go there on a Sunday evening since their website said they were open until 2:00am. We pull into the parking lot and the place was dark, the bar was closed. I know during the winter months, business is slow but they should really use their social media sources (facebook/twitter) that they are closing early. read more

The service was horrible the drinks were warm.... Wait over a half hour for water never will go back..... Was told it was the place to go and I'm from bc was very disappointed read more

As far as Sports Bars go, this place is just OK. It was reccommended to me by a local friend as I was visiting and wanted a spot to watch the NFL season opener. TV coverage is very good as there were many screens visible from almost any angle. They are not the biggest screens so good eyesight may be needed. I sat at the bar and with three servers standing there thought I would get quick service. For as many times as they walked by me, not one looked up. I eventually interrupted and placed my order. Chicken wings were OK and served very quick. A little too quick if you ask me as it was less than 5 minutes which certainly suggests they weren't cooked fresh. Sauce was good, but nowhere near the hot that I ordered. I did not receive the extra bleu cheese that I ordered, and when I asked again, the server forgot again. The most surprising thing to me was that they called last call and closed up at half time, despite their posted hours of 2am. I had to head back to the hotel to watch the 2nd half. Again, an OK spot, but unless you are a local, don't have high expectations. read more

My boyfriend and I cane in for dinner and nobody even looked at us, I went and got our menus and nobody came to take our orders so we ended up leaving and going to the British bulldog where we had great service and wonderful meal! Never going to BL again! read more

My wife and I often go to Big Leagues once a month for supper because we like the food, the staff and the atmosphere. We had friends in town for St Patrick's Day and chose Big Leagues for our evening out - and we were not disappointed! Jamie met us at the door upon arrival and quickly found us a table for 6. He checked back with us throughout the evening, making sure our needs were being met. Great customer service Jamie - thank you! Our wait staff were excellent- even though they were extremely busy, we never had to wait long for food or drinks, and they were always pleasant, even though they were busy. The music was great and the atmosphere was 2nd to none. So glad we chose to celebrate our evening at Big Leagues. Thank you to the team for a wonderful night out. Keep up the great work and we will be back! The 2 tshirts were greatly appreciated read more

Big leagues lounge is a great cole harbour bar the foods good you get lots of it. The staff is very nice the only down fall is the bar could use a makeover. It's getting kind of old. The chicken wings are worth trying. Wing night gets a little crazy so go early. read more

One of my favorite spots for beer and wings. The customer service is the best I've experienced for a bar like this. Definitively worth a try and their daily specials are usually pretty darn good. read more

I had dinner at Big Leagues tonight, it was my first time at this restaurant. After siting down and receiving our drinks I noticed there was little bits of something lodged in some of my ice cubes. They were fairly busy so I just didn't use the cup or ice. Our waitress was pretty nice however I did notice she was odviously sick, her nose was red an every few seconds she would sniff an rub her face, then proceed to touch our plates as well as other customers plates. We ordered the potato boats and hush puppies for starters. They were both wonderful. For mains I ordered a Caesar salad with added chicken and my friend ordered the soup of the day. When I began to eat the salad I realised it was so full of garlic it was almost uneatable, I love Caesar salad an I'm fully aware that different brands of dressing have more spices then others but it litterly tasted as if the chief had dipped my lettuce in a bath of garlic. When I confronted out sick waitress she informed me that she couldn't do anything because the salad is "a hit or miss" and she walked away. Really the only thing enjoyable about this restaurant was the starters. Needless to say I will not be returning. read more

My wife, son and I went to Big Leagues this afternoon, our second time here, the time before was about two months ago. The only reason we went back was because the pulled pork poutine is just spectacular.....really, really good. We most certainly did not trek back there for the "service"...if you can call it that. Both times we went in it was very slow but we were virtually ignored, even though there were plenty of servers around. Staff saw us come in and sit down. There was no greeting of any sort to make you feel welcome. By the time our server came to take our order I had already grabbed our menus myself, and we were ready to order. Everyone has a bad day. I get that. We were clearly inconveniencing her. Her attitude and body language said it all. I always tip 20% maybe 15% if the service is really bad. This young lady received 10%, because the service was really, really bad. She only got that because the poutine was great again. We are now 2/2 on crappy service at this establishment. We won't be returning, unfortunately.....because it really is awesome poutine. read more