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.

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.

I went here for the first time two summers ago and I had a fantastic time. The food was amazing and…read morethe live entertainment was just as good. I had not heard about this place before, even though I grew up in Cape Breton. I live in the U.S. now but I love Celtic music and hearing it live was a real treat. I will definitely be back.

Great place for Celtic music. During kitchenfest they have music every afternoon but Monday. We go…read moreduring the afternoon and out to the pubs at night.

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.

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!!!

Maybe 3.5. Ordered lord of the rings appetizer and they were devoured by the family. The mussel…read moreappetizer was plentiful and delicious but the menu was incorrect and to the point where it loses a whole Star. The menu says homemade garlic butter but it's NOT butter. It's oil based margarine confirmed by the waitress. No thank you. Fresh seafood should be eaten with REAL butter. The burger patties were real and delicious. The scallops were local and yummy

We came with a bus tour from a cruise ship. They prepared a buffet for us, and it was good. They…read morehad four different breads for three different cold cuts and two cheeses & lettuce. They had potato and chicken salads & tomato bisque and seafood chowder. Hot tea or coffee was available, and pitchers of cold water were at each table. Apple crisp was dessert. The service was efficient and friendly. The food was good, but not memorable or unique. The decor was homey & welcoming. The shirts were funny: "If we could hire better staff we would." Family joke? It was a pleasant lunch.

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

A quick review of a quick lunch stop. My lobster roll, with lettuce, a few sprouts, and mayo on a…read morebrioche bun, toasted with garlic butter, was decent. (I'm not one of those purists that think a lobster roll should be just lobster meat on a roll; that's boring.) An adequate amount of lobster, mostly large chunks not shreds, but too much mayonnaise. Pretty expensive though at $32 including fries and coleslaw but I've seen worse. Not exactly traditional with lobster roll but I'm on a poutine kick so I upgraded the fries to poutine for an additional $4. I've had better and I've also had worse. The fries, with skins, seemed freshly made in house, the gravy ok, but a bit skimpy on the cheese curds and the pieces were too small. The coleslaw was very good, but why was the portion so skimpy? The wife's chicken sandwich (buttermilk fried chicken thigh, toasted brioche, honey hot drizzle, dill pickle slaw, mayo) was outstanding. I was thrilled to see that an excellent local cider, Rebel Rose from Island Folk in Sydney, was available, so of course I had one of those. Menu is pretty small but in addition to the sandwiches, "pub fare", and a few seafood items there are a small number of entrees (served after 4:00 PM), and some interesting appetizers and desserts. They host occasional music events (Celtic, folk, etc.) so this should be a pleasant place to spend an evening.

I have multiple allergies, including seafood so there weren't many options for me. I was happy to…read moresee the burger had gf buns. The chips and fries are contaminated and I wasn't offered a replacement so I just skipped them. The burger was tasty, but tiny for the price. If you have a sesame allergy, the gf bun has sesame seeds. I asked for no mayo but it came on it anyway. I scraped it off. I was super grateful they took us late at night (20 mins before closing) and it had nice ambiance either way live music. My bf loved his meal. Unfortunately, it's just not a good option for me. I am rating this more based on my boyfriend's experience than mine.

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.