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.

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.

I was only in town for three days, but ended up coming to this lovely restaurant twice during my…read morestay. Apparently the owner chef has been there for more than 10 years. The food quality was outstanding and service was top-notch. I highly recommend.

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.

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!

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!

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

We eat there at least once a week. The staff is very friendly and helpful…read moreWe found it a little noisy in the beginning but they have put up baffles which has really help. The food in fantastic and plentiful.

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

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.

Excellent atmosphere, prices, service and the best Yorkshire pudding I've ever had. Highly recommendread more

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

No doubt one of the better (and only) places to eat dinner on Gabriola Island, but that doesn't…read moremean it's very good. We showed up around 6pm on a Saturday for dinner without a reservation. Apparently that was a mistake; luckily, they were able to seat us at a hot top table by the bar. They advertised vegan cheese for the pizzas, which is what prompted us to eat here. Pizzas come in 10" or 14". We got a 14" of The Gabriola Sands ($29) and a salad of the day ($20), plus a couple of drinks. The food came out in about 30 minutes. The salad was basic: arugula, some other greens, a few blueberries, a few toasted pecans, and a light honey balsamic glaze. Fine, but insultingly priced given how basic and insubstantial the portion was. The pizza was a typical veggie pizza, but the base seemed like it wasn't cooked long enough -- rather soggy and lacking any crispness. The toppings were somewhat generous. $29 for this was also rather insulting given how basic the pizza was. Super friendly service though and a really nice spot on the island. Too bad the food quality and value don't match.

My husband was in awe over the Pork Belly. It was absolutely amazing, mouthwatering and perfectly…read morecrisp. The service was wonderful and fast. It was clean and efficient. Candlelight on tables and a fully stocked bar.