Expensive 2 beers for 19.85…read more Food costs more , and just a appy is 20 bucks . Not worth the drive . Much better elsewhere.

Not great; ordered the Ploughman's plate and @$25 one would expect nice cold cuts not three rolled…read morepieces of .99@/100 g boiled ham; it just wasn't very good. We won't be back as there are many other pubs to explore here. Soda tasted like bleach (twice) and the ambience was just ok. Not worth the hype in my opinion

The only reason I said maybe is it has quite a limited type of menu obviously it's English/British…read morefood, which has its highlights but I find it's more like comfort food, which is great for the rainy cooler season. If you don't get attacked by the wasps in the late summer the outdoor picnic table area is sensational. Give it a try just be aware of the menu and it might just be your cup of tea ha ha

While staying nearby at the Tigh Na Mara resort, the hubby and I saw an advertisement for the Black…read moreGoose Inn. It was so intriguing that we decided to make the five minute drive next door, just to have lunch. Set near the water on the local resort, the restaurant looked like a converted mansion from the olden days, so it was real treat for me. All the windows were open which provided a nice cool summer breeze (so effective that we had to wear our jackets). There was also plenty of picnic table seating outside, and quite a number of folks chose to brave the winds to eat there. The hubby eventually settled on the generously sized Mac and Cheese while I went for the equally generous portioned Popcorn Shrimp. Between the shrimp, house salad and fries, it was a very satisfying meal. The shrimp claw and fries were deep fried just right, and I had enough house salad to feel like I was trying to be healthy. I tried a bit of the rich and creamy mac and cheese (mouthwateringly delicious), and I felt the portion was big enough and rich enough for two meals. It felt like it was good value and portioned pub food for the price you pay. If you are staying at the nearby resorts in Parksville, definitely worth a trip there!

Very authentic British Pub, a very warm and cozy atmosphere!…read moreNever had a bad meal, so good! Servers have always been friendly. I always go here when in the area. Wouldn't miss it!

The place is cute, but your really paying for the ambiance. The food is very average, the beef dip…read morewas more like heated up deli meat and tough to chew, and my partner had the burger and described it as so greasy is kept sliding out of the buns. The service is friendly but if you're not willing to wait you'll probably have to sit inside on a nice day.

The weather is warming up and after a morning of yard work, it was time for a cold one with lunch…read more Ordered the Deep fried pickles, Black and Blue Salad and the Plain Jane Burger along with cold beverages. The deep fried pickles are always good and crispy (we already ate 4 of them before taking a pic), this was the first time having the Black and Blue salad with chicken (absolutely delicious and filling, there was enough for two), and the plain Jane Burger is always good and fills the craving for a good burger. The service and atmosphere is great.

English style pub is a cut or two above the rest, thanks to good food and a helpful staff…read more THE ROSES: If you're an Anglophile, Fox and Hounds is a great pub to visit. Wonderful olde English atmosphere. Very good selection of beers on tap. Staff is very helpful in setting up patrons with dishes that allow for dietary restrictions (like gluten intolerance). What I particularly liked is that they were able to make fish and chips for me that was panko breaded rather than battered. I know battered fish and chips is the 'English' way, but few restaurants this side of the Atlantic get battered fish right. All too often it's too much batter, or the fish is really greasy. I didn't feel like taking a chance, so the kitchen breaded my fish and it was really nicely done. The bread pudding is also a standout. THE THORNS: None worth mentioning. THE VERDICT: Fox and Hounds is one of those rare pubs that puts as much (or more?) thought into their food as they do their beer. It's a wonderful 'little bit 'o Britain' in the quiet backwater town of Ladysmith BC Highly recommend!

This Restaurant is so far from being a Scottish pub. Just the typical pub with decor that is plain…read moreand worn. Four people ordered and we felt the food mediocre maybe a two out of 10. We noticed that a number of people eating the fish and chips left food uneaten on their plates. The waitress was nice. But we watched our food sit under the warming lights for 10 minutes before it was served. Not good. The view was beautiful. Wonder when the owners last ate the food. Better to drive down the road to Genoa Bay for a better restautant experience.

A decent place to grab something if you're in the Maple Bay area. A very large pub with a ton of…read moreseating options. Lovely views over the docks. There's a parking lot on the lower part of hill, if you're not lucky to snag the few spots up front. I went here on a night that I just didn't feel like cooking supper & to enjoy the bay views before it got too dark. There was some larger groups eating/celebrating plus a smattering of smaller tables. I didn't notice more than one waitress & occasionally what I think was a manager on the floor serving. I wasn't in a huge rush to order but I do think the was some very long waiting periods to get a menu, get my a non-alcoholic drink and even much longer to be noticed I just wanted to get the bill to leave. I did appreciate that it was delivered warm. It wasn't a slammed place, but I do also understand when a waitress is running on fumes. So perhaps the bartender & manager could step in when when gaps need to be filled (as I noticed there was more tables awkwardly waiting to pay than me). Food was decent helping but nothing I would say was at a wow factor. I only had one meal here but my friends that have stopped here several times had good remarks about their meals. So maybe another stop by when I'm in the area is worth a second shot & enjoy a view to the water.

Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9-close…read more Daily drink and food specials! Fish Tacos and Seafood chowder were on point! I would highly recommend eating here whether staying in the hotel or just in the area! Bar had lots of seating with many options and pool tables, to boot! What a gem to find in our hotel!!!

A nice friendly and beautiful lounge where you can just sit back relax and chill out be friendly…read moreand play a wonderful game of pool. 100% good customer service with very loyal-dedicated--cheerful-happy-good hearted-fun and loving staff featuring Robert-Birendra-Josh and Desmond who are always extremely happy to serve their guest with big happy smiles on their faces at any time. And very extremely delicious food including the West Coast Sicilian Pizza and a nice selection of Tapas all cooked by Chef Raymond. There is a diverse selection of music including Top 40-Country Music and a nice beautiful dose of Heavy Metal on the side all played on their Spotify Stereo system. I have always had a nice friendly positive experience and have always received a lot of TLC while visiting the Chalk Lounge and the manager Todd who is also the manager of the Flying Canoe pub looks exactly like a member of the British rock legends The Beatles. Hey everybody peace out and have a wonderful day and rock n roll all night and party every day. Cheers.

Maggie's Fish and Chips serves up absolutely stellar top notch fish and chips. The batter is thin…read moreand crispy without being greasy. The portion of fish in each piece was quite substantial. Our party ordered cod, red snapper and Ling cod. Every piece was cooked to perfection; meaty and tastey. The fries were hand cut and fried perfectly. They stress fresh oil and wild caught fish is used to prepare the orders. I will definetly be going back to Maggie's because the quality is equal or exceeds Red Fin Blue Fin in Victoria. There are about maybe 10 to 12 tables and counter seating. Not a fancy restuarant because after all, it is a seafood store. Maggie is very friendly and there is a self serve water station. You order at the till and the food is brought to your table. She totally gets a two thumbs up from me.

We found this spot far from the waterfront and decided to try it. Wow am I glad we did. The first…read moreindication that this was going to be good was the fact that they had a fresh fish market counter. We ordered Halibut fish n chips and was not disappointed, it was amazing. Maggie came to our table and made sure we were happy, she was great! I love supporting businesses like this, they have a quality product and are passionate about what they do. You won't get a waterfront view but you will get the best fish n chips in town.

Stopped at this charming pub-style restaurant on the way to the ferries. The gardens were adorable…read moreand a really cute touch for this tucked-away gem. The servers were so friendly and welcoming, and the chowder is to DIE for. The burger wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad; the seafood chowder just really overshadowed it. If you want more than just soup, I highly recommend getting it as a replacement for fries with a handheld. My partner got the beef dip and that was an excellent sandwich, tender and well-seasoned. If you're on your way in or out of the Swartz Bay terminal, this is an excellent stop for a solid meal near the coast with charming decor.

What a great find! Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. Definitely get the…read moreBrussels sprouts - they were amazing! Soup of the day and seafood chowder were also top notch. Will definitely return on our next vacation!

Service and food was horrible! Spent 450.00 on our family…read moredinner and was very disappointed. We will not be back.

I was really disappointed in the food when we visited. The service is excellent, the ambiance, open…read moreand cheery, and the beer, no complaints whatsoever. Back to the food, both my wife and I were not happy. I had fish and chips, and the fries were fine, but the fish, was soft and mushy, not the least bit firm and flaky. I'm not a big fan of soft, white fish, but this was cod. It may have been hake, which is technically, cod. I actually complained, which I never do, it was that bad, but they brought me more of the same mushy fish. It seemed there was more batter than fish, and while the batter tasted, the small amount of mush fish stuck to it. The absolute worst fish and chips I have ever eaten. I scraped off most of the batter, and tried to reclaim some more mush. Overall, very bad food experience. My wife was not thrilled with her food either, but I forget what she ordered. Dave S