This place is so cute!! The owner Kenner is adorable!! He was actually running to and from the bar…read moreto bring drinks. Best service and very quaint. We only ordered the Poutine since we had lunch before but it was great. Beer was cold and drinks are hand poured. So fun!

Nice little pub by the ferry to Nanaimo! Waitress was very nice and got us an umbrella in case it…read morestarted sprinkling rain.

OMG this place was utterly fantastic in every way!! Sitting outside, then later strolling the…read moregarden/yard was delightful! The service was excellent! I had the chicken and vegetable pot pie, and it was the best pot pie that I've ever had in my life!! The bread topping was amazing, light and fluffy and tasty! The inside was cooked perfectly and all the flavors melded together -- I was rolling my eyes back into my head throughout!! The inside decor was also very cool!! Be warned, though, we saw families turned away in anger because they didn't know there is a strict age policy in place, no one under age 19 allowed!

We sat outside as they were all full inside already. The service was really friendly and when we…read morewanted to move tables they were super nice about it. We ordered some Guiness, seafood cakes, scotch egg, seafood chowder, beef dip and a pot pie. I'm not sure if it's because we waited 1 hour for the food. But everything tasted pretty good. The serving sizes are large so make sure to share. Tip: don't come here hungry because you will be waiting for awhile. It's also a bit far from the city and visited by lots of locals in the area.

We had my mother's 96th Birthday lunch here. The food was excellent with a wide variety of choices…read moreeven for the vegetarians in the group. everyone was very happy with their meals. They happily accommodated our group of 12 with a reservation for lunch in a separated room and all the food came out at the same time which is often tricky with a larger group. As for the staff, our servers were terrific, efficient and friendly. Prior to the day Robert replied to emailed questions very quickly and made the whole event very stress free. I honestly can't recommend this restaurant enough.

We came here for the Reuben and were not disappointed! Thankfully we decided to split the sandwich…read more(with fries) and added the Little Gem salad. Wow! What a great combination and great flavours! Plenty enough for lunch for two people. The meat on the Reuben was so juicy and flavourful and the Little Gem salad was amazing. We throughly enjoyed our meal. The service was great; quick, friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come here again when back in Nanaimo.

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!

A GORDON RAMSAY NIGHTMARE! - Way overpriced for mediocre pub…read morefood - The rubbish looking outdoor exterior is your first clue to go elsewhere - arrived at their accepted reservation time - 30 minute wait to be seated, no apology or welcome offered - showed to a nasty table, moved to another - took 40 minutes to get a round of drinks - took food over an hour to show up - food served barely hot on cold plates - dirty washroom Never again. There are many better competing pubs in the area. We went to one the next day. It was glorious. Now you know.

While we had only cocktails and an appetizer, we would return. The House made pork and apple…read moresausage rolls with a mustard dip were really tasty, and they made a good Black and Tan. Service was outstanding and prices reasonable.

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

Visted Chemainus with friends and came here on a Saturday night for first time as we were walking…read morearound the neighbourhood. It was music bingo night, and the pub was packed and a fun atmosphere. The locals really get into it by singing along to the songs, and doing a "call and response" with the DJ (DJ: "Next song is under the letter "O"... audience: "Ohhhh-ohhh!")! The banter made for a great time. Beer selection was excellent, and very reasonable prices ($5 for house lager). Servers were efficient behind the bar. Didn't have any food but judging from photos and past reviews, the burgers look great and would love to try next time. Anyway, it's a local neighbourhood pub on a golf course and seems to be popular, especially for music bingo. Recommened if you're looking for a cozy watering hole and mixing with the locals.

Great service nice portion sizes and awesome view of the golf courses. Rachel and the staff are…read moreawesome

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

This place is a must go to. The climb is truly worth the view! The service is fantastic. The food…read moreis delicious and the view is spectacular! I had the grilled chicken sandwich and salad with the house smokes vinaigrette and my husband had the steak Philly and poutine. Both extra delicious.

A good spot for a meal, the biggest selling point being the views. The food was fine. We enjoyed a…read morecouple hours here during a lunch in August. PARKING Parking was tight but there was turnover and everyone in our group got a spot without waiting. THE WAIT No wait for a group of 12 at 2pm on a Sunday of a long weekend in August. Our table was on the patio, with beautiful views. Note - no dogs allowed on the patio. THE SERVICE Our server was fast and super friendly. THE FOOD * Kids butter noodles and chicken tenders/fries - 4 stars. Kids loved them. * Hemingway cocktail - 3.5 stars. Light, refreshing, quite sweet. * Caesar salad with shrimp - 3.5 stars. 3 pieces of shrimp that tasted very fresh. Dressing was quite heavy. * Ruben with Poutine - 3.5 stars. good but light on the meat. A lot of mayo. Bread was quite oily.

Great place to watch the water and dine. The food is promising, you can tell that the chef is…read moretrying to bring some great flavours out in his food. The staff are very friendly. BUT, they staff is slightly disorganized, I am not sure who is responsible for what tables, We had three wait staff attending us, they made some mistakes trying to be too attentive. All in all it was very good!

Island Craft beer on tap. Delicious food. Enthusiastic new management. Wish them the best.read more

Food was really hit or miss for me and they only do share plates/tapas so I don't know how much I'd…read morewant to come back. The Mahi Mahi was incredibly tough and I couldn't chew through some pieces. The beef tartare didn't taste like much like beef. The drinks are ok. The cafe is cute in the summer time so I can see it being a nice spot to hang out with a drink and friends!

New pub along the tip of Howe Sound…read more Parking is plentiful thanks to the city owned lot nearby. The place is new and modern. There is a nice SE facing patio as well. Not sure why, but the entire venue smelled strongly like vinegar, which was quite irritating. The ventilation inside is quite lacking. Worth mentioning as it may be too much for some. Staff are friendly. Friends and I decided to try the whiskey sours (Sealy Dan) as per Elizabeth Z's recommendation. They are absolutely fantastic. So good that we all had to have a 2nd round. I think it's the amaretto that makes everything go together so well. Will be back to try their food at some point. Recommended.