Alexander Keith's Ale is the best beer I have had in ages, and it is the local pour here. Solid…read moreGold. Great little Irish pub with a substantial food menu. Daily specials. Live music. Outdoor patio. Poutine. Lovster rolls.

A pretty good pub with pub food we came here as part of a tour for pubs while in port and…read moreunfortunately we weren't here long enough. The service was very good and we had some local beers and then I ordered a Guinness to go with the lobster roll and poutine fries (which we never had). We were with a couple from the ship that lived in Canada who knew a lot about the area. The lobster roll was cold but it is supposed to be that way and came on a toasted bun. The poutine fries are served with gravy and according to the couple can be different depending on where you get it. It also had cheese curds in it, so if you are worried about clogging your arteries pass it by. Good stuff, and a good place to grab food and drink.

The maple vinaigrette salad with candied almonds is excellent…read more We got the loaded baked potatoes skins also excellent. Then the apple crisp with ice cream. Perfect. Service was prompt and very informative. Ambience is old mill type aura. We sat next to the fire and it was toasty. Recommended. Highly.

This pub is one of the closest eateries to the cruise port in Sydney. We stopped here for lunch…read moreafter spending the morning walking around town. Indoor, outdoor patio and rooftop seating available. We enjoyed steamed mussels, a smoked meat sandwich & soup, and a donair. Everything was sooo good & flavorful. Pricing was reasonable and service was great as well. The only disappointing thing was that they were out of oysters that day.

Such a highlight of our trip! Make reservations!! $15 pp, cash only (there are banks with ATMs in…read moretown). We were just elated by the experience. A "ceilidh" (pronounced "Kay-Lee") were Irish/Scottish musical gatherings in people's homes that were common in the area historically. This venue is helping to keep that tradition alive and supports local Cape Breton artists to perform regularly. It is a really magnificent experience. We had the pleasure of experiencing Dara on fiddle and Adam on piano. They shared music, told stories, and answered questions. It was very intimate, informative, and beautiful. There were people from all over the world. It is open every evening in tourist season (I think that was May to October but check first). Starts at 7:30 but get there by 7:15.

The airport landing lights that surround the bar have scared everyone a way. Warm lighting will…read morebring people back to sit back at the bar. The bartenders want to close early every night and push people to leave early so it works for them. Dim the lights around the bar and invite the customers to stay for the evening with a warm, welcoming staff would help sports business come back. A lot of people have stopped going here because the bartenders make them feel unwelcome and push them to leave early. Dim the lights, turn up the game and encourage the customers to get comfortable and spend money. You are the best sports bar, let's go back to that status.

Holy crap, the single worst steak in my whole life. Ordered it medium rare, received it cooked like…read morea sole of a shoe. Took one bite and that was enough - I didn't even eat it. At least they took 50%. Paid my bill and then went to another restaurant to buy dinner a second time. The waitress was polite.

The Main Event is one of the two (more common) places to go out in Glace Bay. Thursdays are…read moregenerally the night of choice; but, they do have local bands playing Friday and Saturday nights as well. It's not just a drinking/dancing joint. In the afternoon and evening they do have a menu offering traditional pub food. Their kitchen also serves as "Jeffrey's Pizza". They have the best pizza, hands down, in Glace Bay. There are also two pool tables and a room filled with slot machines. If you're in Glace Bay - Be sure to check it out. There isn't much else to do anyway :)

Don't even bother to go to this place. The food smelled so good but after we ordered a steak for my…read morewife's bday and got home all cozy to eat it we could not chew it. I have never had such a disgusting meal in my life, even the baked potatoes were terrible too. These people should be ashamed of themselves giving food like this to paying customers. This is what happens in a small town when the only steak house is run by incompetent greedy people that didn't even care when my wife called to tell them how bad it was. SHAME ON THEM!!!! DO NOT GO!!!

Awesome food and service. Great fiddle and such a cool vibe…read more Honestly I've been coming here my whole life and would recommend it to anyone.

Iconic venue with great food. If you're travel traveling through, it's a must stop! Although we…read moredidn't go to see a specific artist, the music was still great along with the service and the beer. Anywhere the locals go you know is going to be good.

This place rocks! It's like the "Cheers" bar only in Sydney. The vibe is honest, genuine and…read morecomfortable. I had the Greek special which is Superb with a capital S. The servers are friendly. If you want a place where you can sit back, eat some good grub, listen to music or watch the game, this is your place. The prices are A-OK as well.

Old ladies behind the bar give terrible service, but lots of big screens to watch the game on.read more

Food and service were spectacular! Got their fish and chips and a mojito too! They were a bit busy…read morebut I got in quick

Not a good experience at all. I ordered strip loin steak…read more BNo baked potato. Half the plate was taken up by a swirl of sweet potato which I did not order. The presentation tried to be artsy but failed miserably. Too much grizzle and fat on the steak. When I did eat a steak only piece it was good. But not med rare. Closer to blue. I ordered a lemonade. When the waitress served my steak she did not notice my empty glass and I had to ask another waiter to bring a refill. For the rating this restaurant had on Yelp, it was totally undeserved.

We are on a boat and were able to have drinks and dinner at the Groundswell Pub - the owner is a…read morereally nice man and his two beautiful daughters helped serve our meals. Lovely deck overlooking the harbor, a nice menu with something for everyone - it was a great find! We highly recommend stopping here!

Groundswell is a gem in the crown of Madame Isle. Sure it has great local beers, a full bar, and a…read moregorgeous location; but Groundswell has more.... The owners love their lovely tavern and they care for their guests. A visitor is not just another punter in for a drink, but a welcome friend. The food is excellent, the interior is cozy while the beer garden is a veritable playground replete with a beautiful coast. Do yourself a favor. When you are near Madame Isle, stop by Groundswell, you will not be disappointed.