Pub reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 220 Reddit reviews across 55 subreddits and 63 posts to rank the best Pub brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/VictoriaBC, r/Edmonton, r/harrogate, r/VancouverIsland, r/newcastle. Top-rated brands include Pinhalla (5.0/5), Duggan's Boundary (4.8/5), The Crown (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews220
Subreddits55
Posts63
Brands100
Products6
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#1
Pinhalla
5.0
(7)
"Best vibes / food combo: Pinhalla"
"I second Pinhalla. Booze, easy food, and tons of games in a cool little spot downtown."
"Pinhalla. Beer. Food. Pinball."
"Pinhalla is good for both drinks and games"
"My partner and I just went to Pinhalla for the first time and had SO MUCH fun. 100% recommend. It’s licensed and has food."
"Pinhalla"
"Dude go to pinhalla. They have a bunch of pinball machines and some old school arcade games."
#2
Duggan's Boundary
4.8
(5)
"Biased because it's local but Duggan's Boundary"
"Duggans is the best answer for sure."
"Duggan's Boundary or The Bothy"
"Duggan’s gets my vote."
"My vote is Duggan's Boundary."
#3
The Crown
4.4
(5)
"The crown in Churchill is the best pub around for old style atmosphere and ale selection."
"The Crown in Kingsclere, or The Vine at Hannington are both good for food too."
"The Crown or Smiths."
"The crown in Frankton."
#4
Crow and Gate
4.8
(4)
"Easy the best for decor and food quality is the Crow and Gate in Cedar."
"Crow and Gate for the Nanaimo area."
"Crow & Gate in Cedar."
"I’m a big fan of the crow and gate in cedar."
#5
The Sun
4.3
(4)
"The Sun, definitely.. best bet is to get a quiet, cosy nook."
"The Sun or white cross for sure."
"The Sun, Toll House or White Cross - all decent."
"I would say The Sun, White Cross, The Royal, Toll House."
#6
Black Swan
4.3
(4)
"Black Swan on Brant St. Really good pub food and lots of screens for the game."
"I like the Black Swan in Parksville and the Renfrew pub which has an unbelievable setting."
"If you want to catch the leafs, best bet is Black Swan or Joe Dogs."
"Downtown pubs for hockey id say blk swn , 400 Brant , or Joe dogs"
#7
Living Room
4.0
(4)
"Living Room & 10D."
"Living Room and Radio Room."
"Living room and Radio Room."
"Living room is amazing."
#8
Smiths
5.0
(3)
"Smiths."
"Smiths for sure. Really nice beers and areas that are quieter too."
"Try smiths."
#9
Prince
4.7
(3)
"Prince is excellent for steaks, burgers!"
"My picks for best pub food are the Prince at Merewether and Nag's Head at Adamstown"
"Prince feed is good."
#10
The Grill
4.7
(3)
"The Grill gets my vote - great beer and better whisky."
"The Grill. Good beer. Better whisky. Even better people."
"Depends on your particular preference, but The Grill is always a good place"
#11
Pilot Inn
4.7
(3)
"The Pilot is really good, The Ship is pretty decent as well"
"Pilot Inn does an excellent pie and great pub food in general but you will definitely need to book!"
"It's more pub grub Vs The Pilot but portions are usually very big so ideal if you've got an appetite!"
#12
Sin É
4.7
(3)
"Sin É 100%."
"Sin E would be right up your street."
"Sin é is across the street."
#13
Royal Oak
4.3
(3)
"Royal Oak on Goodramgate is nearby but far enough not to be too busy and does great traditional food, reasonable prices."
"Royal Oak, Lendal Cellars or the Snickleway inn."
"I always think the Royal Oak is a really underrated pub."
#14
Sláinte
4.3
(3)
"Slainte is a strong contender!"
"Slainte, Ben & Nicks, Catos should all typically be good options"
"The previous owner closed down on Halloween of 2023."
#15
Saint Franks
4.0
(3)
"Saint Franks: A bar and pub in Victoria, serving Canadian cuisine, including hot dogs, with a unique atmosphere featuring classic arcade games built into some tables."
"St Franks has Pac-Man tables in pinball."
"St. Franks. 120+ retro video games on the tables. Great hot dogs and beers."
#16
Churchill
4.0
(3)
"Churchill and Bard and Banker have lots of beers on tap"
"The Churchill or Garricks Head for the best selection of beers, and good food"
"The Churchill gets great reviews."
#17
The Dubliner
4.0
(3)
"Dubliner is your classic irish pub abroad."
"If you want a pub with some «pub typical» live music, maybe The Dubliner (live music twice a week, but every day decent food and a good whisky bar)..."
"The Dubliner is a nice place, and they have live music on wednesdays and saturdays"
#18
Alpen Lodge
4.0
(3)
"The Alpen Lodge is decent."
"The Alpen Lodge."
"Alpen Lodge."
#19
Velocity
4.0
(3)
"Velocity, Maya Bay & Wild West."
"Velocity."
"Velocity is your best bet. The food is good there as well."
#20
Next Act
3.7
(3)
"Next Act pub just off of Whyte. Nice space and the food is tasty."
"Next Act on Whyte .. best food and beer combo."
"Next Act (full menu)."
#21
Collies
3.7
(3)
"Master builders, collies, Illawarra, figgy pub, red dog."
"Decent lunch specials at."
"Collies - best variety but pretty exxy if you just want a pub feed."
#22
Grant Street Cafe
5.0
(2)
"Good happy hour and nightly specials"
"The one that’s head and shoulders above the rest, IMHO."
#23
Lion Rampant
5.0
(2)
"The Lion Rampant pub in Maple Bay."
"My favourite pub to have a few beers and a good chat with buddy is the Lion Rampant."
#24
Sir Loin of Beef
5.0
(2)
#25
Teuchters
5.0
(2)
"Is up there."
"Amazing fish and chips"
#26
The Bon Accord
5.0
(2)
"Huge selection of real Ales and of course Whisky."
"The Bon Accord!"
#27
Fat Badger
5.0
(2)
"Great atmosphere and food with traditional ales."
"Fat Badger. Eagle and Child. Minster Inn."
#28
Noble Beast
5.0
(2)
"Start downtown at Noble Beast and Masthead for two of the best breweries in the area."
"Start at Noble Beast, best beer in town."
#29
The Celt
5.0
(2)
"Just try and get in earlyish."
"The celt"
#30
Hive Bar
5.0
(2)
"Hive bar is awesome, great food too!"
"The Hive Bar, right near Erskineville station"
#31
Castle Farm Midford
5.0
(2)
"Castle Farm Midford is best without doubt."
"Castlefarm midford is great!"
#32
Devitts
5.0
(2)
"Are good."
"Devitts"
#33
Christie's
5.0
(2)
"The bar staff are friendly and actually engage in chit chat!"
"A proper pub, maybe the best Guinness in harrogate. always a lovely time."
#34
Underdog
4.5
(2)
"Underdog"
"Underdog."
#35
The Phoenix
4.5
(2)
"If it's rainy and quiet."
"The Phoenix is also really good."
#36
House on Parliament
4.5
(2)
"For me, no questions asked"
"House On Parliament."
#37
Northern Star
4.5
(2)
"Has to be Northern Star. Cheap Guinness and a great atmosphere."
"My suggestions would be Queens Wharf Hotel, The Lucky Hotel, Northern Star, Honeysuckle Hotel, Grainstore or The Beach Hotel."
#38
Fox and Hound
4.5
(2)
"Fox and Hound would be the best."
"Fox and hound is great!"
#39
Arkaba
4.5
(2)
"Arkaba is pretty elite"
"Book a table at arkaba in front of big screen"
#40
Garrick's Head
4.5
(2)
"Id recommend the Garrick's Head. It's been my favorite pub for 20 years:) great service, lots of taps, and good food."
"Pubs Garrick head, swans, bard and banker, Irish Times and Churchill"
#41
Curragower
4.5
(2)
"They are top pubs to visit before going to the stadium."
"Food: The Curragower (also a bar), Freddy's."
#42
Cobblestone
4.5
(2)
"Great trad much less touristy, much cheaper pints, much better than Temple Bar"
"Cobblestone had live trad music most days."
#43
Petrel
4.5
(2)
"Petrel does a fantastic steak."
"Petrel does a damn good steak now after the renos."
#44
Dan Lowry's
4.5
(2)
"I'm a sucker for Dan Lowry's."
"I'm a sucker for Dan Lowry's."
#45
The Lass
4.5
(2)
"There is only one winner here - THE LASS. Last of the true newy pubs."
"My favourite for a good time is The Lass ❤️"
#46
Commonwealth Hotel
4.5
(2)
"Commonwealth Hotel all day."
"Commonwealth Hotel does a good feed."
#47
Brickyard Hollow
4.5
(2)
"Brickyard Hollow has a great menu with kid favorites."
"Brickyard Hollow or Portland Pie are both options right in Biddeford."
#48
The Dolphin
4.5
(2)
"The dolphins pub garden is top notch for the summer."
#49
JJ Bowles
4.5
(2)
"They are top pubs to visit before going to the stadium."
"JJ Bowles, any of the Flannerys all good."
#50
Mission Bowling Club
4.5
(2)
"Mission Bowling Club is what you are looking for."
"Mission bowling club"
#51
Starling
4.5
(2)
"Lovely Pizza, great choice of Beers, no knobheads normally, brilliant staff"
"Modern bar, banging pizza, lots on tap, salt and pepper chips are to die for."
#52
The Black Swan
4.5
(2)
"It would probably be worth going a little out of town... somewhere like The Black Swan."
"It would probably be worth going a little out of town... somewhere like The Black Swan."
#53
The Park
4.0
(2)
"Sensible answer: The Park."
"Fits your criteria."
#54
Lommerzheim
4.0
(2)
"Go to Lommerzheim in Deutz for the authentic Cologne feeling."
"I would recommend you the „Gaststätte Lommerzheim“ in deutz."
#55
Caledonian
4.0
(2)
"The caledonian."
"The Caledonian."
#56
Biddy's
4.0
(2)
"Biddy’s on the upper east side."
"Biddy’s."
#57
Bard & Banker
4.0
(2)
"Churchill and Bard and Banker have lots of beers on tap"
"Bard & Banker is a cool looking venue as well."
#58
Golden Cup
4.0
(2)
"+1 for Golden Cup, they’ve got parking too."
"Golden Cup is my go to."
#59
Glenferrie Hotel
4.0
(2)
"Glenferrie Hotel is pretty sweet."
"Glenferrie Hotel."
#60
Lych Gate Tavern
4.0
(2)
"The Posada and the Lych Gate Tavern."
"Nice pub with Black Country Ales and others."
#61
Wicked Wort
4.0
(2)
"Wicked Wort has Sporcle every Tues starting at 6:30."
"Wicked Wort has Sporcle every Tues starting at 6:30."
#62
MacGregor's
4.0
(2)
"Great for a sunday roast and a few pints."
"Good food, beer and whisky. Traditional Scottish live music often."
#63
The Drake
4.0
(2)
"The Drake (craft beer place)"
"Drake."
#64
Arthur Maynes
4.0
(2)
"Arthur Maynes on a day like to day is very cosy."
"Wine bar: Arthur Maynes / Meades."
#65
Red Lion
4.0
(2)
"Red Lion is Badgers brewery and Wheatsheaf does a good Harvey's."
"The Red Lion is famously mentioned in the George Orwell book, Animal Farm."
#66
Horn and Trumpet
4.0
(2)
"The Horn and Trumpet is sponsored by Guinness for the 6 Nations."
"Often overlooked is the Horn and Trumpet!"
#67
Queen Vic
4.0
(2)
"Queen Vic."
"Queen Vic is one of my favs"
#68
The Plough
4.0
(2)
"We really like the plough in Wrington."
"The plough in Fulford. It’s a couple of miles from town though if that’s an issue."
#69
Wayfare Tavern
4.0
(2)
"Wayfare Tavern."
"Wayfare Tavern."
#70
Crabtree
4.0
(2)
"Crabtree all day long."
"Crab Tree, Chancellors."
#71
Wheatsheaf
4.0
(2)
"Both do good grub."
"I would recommend the Wheatsheaf and the Red Lion (both located in Willingdon, just at the bottom of Butts Brow)."
#72
Fireside Grill
4.0
(2)
"Fireside grill is pretty good"
"My mom enjoys the Fireside Grill this time of year."
#73
Fox and Grapes
4.0
(2)
"Fox and grapes just off the A1m towards Leeds on the a64."
"Is a couple of miles from the A1/A64."
#74
Lady Luck
4.0
(2)
"Lady Luck, Cherry Tree, top Spoons, Old City Bar, Black griffen."
"Lady luck, Cherry Tree, Black Griffen."
#75
Black Dog
4.0
(2)
"It’s gotta be the Black Dog."
"Black Dog (no food) or Duggans (full menu)."
#76
Major Tom's
4.0
(2)
"Craft war"
"Good pizzas too."
#77
Rocking Horse Pub
4.0
(2)
"Not too far down the road is the Rocking Horse pub, also lots of character."
"- Rocking Horse Pub in Nanoose"
#78
Harrogate Tap
4.0
(2)
"Good range of drinks, feels like a traditional pub with a non-traditional line-up"
"Really traditional place old wood furnishing and nice section of beers."
#79
Le Cylure
4.0
(2)
"I'd say Le Cylure, it's close to the city center, alternative and they have great beers!"
"The most alternative is certainly le Cylure."
#80
Old Bell
4.0
(2)
"More of a traditional pub and a Harrogate classic."
"Excellent"
#81
Radio Room
4.0
(2)
"Radio room - 9/10 food and drinks were on point, current fav."
"Radio room."
#82
Bullshead
4.0
(2)
"Bullshead."
"The BullsHead in West Portal."
#83
Red Star
4.0
(2)
"Red Star on Jasper Ave."
"I've always liked the vibe of Red Star."
#84
The Ship
4.0
(2)
"Either will do you a good meal & pint."
"Pilot is a good shout and a little further down the road there's The Ship which is another good option."
#85
The Stag
3.5
(2)
"Stag first then can go grill and then through to Molly malones or go opposite way to omalleys"
"The Stag"
#86
Piwna Stopa
3.5
(2)
"Piwna stopa."
"Napiwek and Piwna Stopa have some real good beers - a bit on the expensive side though"
#87
Spinnakers
3.0
(2)
"Spinnaker’s and Saxe Point Pub in Esquimalt both have good eats."
"Spinnakers (negative mention in other comment, but here just named)"
#88
Penny Farthing
5.0
(1)
"Penny Farthing has amazing food"
#89
Bartholomews
5.0
(1)
"Bartholomews hands down!"
#90
Moon Under Water
5.0
(1)
"Best food / beer combo: Moon Under Water"
#91
Peoples Republic
4.0
(1)
"Peoples republic on newland ave have a decent quiz."
#92
Four in Hand
4.0
(1)
"I think that Four in Hand on Holderness Road have a quiz night on Thursdays"
#93
Occidental
4.0
(1)
"Food at the Occidental is good, not craft beer but great Belgian Beers"
#94
Brain Jar
4.0
(1)
"I think Brain jar does a decent one on Sunday"
#95
Head of Steam
4.0
(1)
"Head of steam and brain jar would be the ones that come to mind which are regular, dive hu5 occasionally do a quiz too but you’d have to look out for it on socials"
#96
Sanctuary
4.0
(1)
"Sanctuary in The uni does one every Sunday too."
#97
The Avenue
4.0
(1)
"The Avenue on Chants does a quiz Tuesday night."
#98
Royal Charter
4.0
(1)
"Royal Charter does them quite frequently"
#99
Ponto Lounge
4.0
(1)
"Ponto lounge does quizzes"
#100
Rise and Grind
4.0
(1)
"Rise and Grind on Kingswood did quizzes, guess they still do them, been to a couple and was a great laugh."
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