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Bar & Pub in Nanaimo

14 places we have something real to say about that match — where it is, what it costs, what people make of it. The 17 best-rated are below; the map has the rest.

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  • Big Bang Cider in Nanaimo

    Brewery & Winery

    Big Bang Cider

    Nanaimo·$

    4.9(83)
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  • Community82
  • Family-Friendly64
  • Wellness & Spa58
  • Shopping50
  • Entertainment48
  • Brewery & Winery47
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    • Victoria231
    • Tofino130
    • Comox Valley77
    • Nanaimo68
    • Sooke54
    • Parksville51
    • Duncan50
    • Port Hardy50
    • Qualicum Beach49
    • Campbell River48
    • Port Alberni48
    • Salt Spring Island44
    • Sidney34
    • Chemainus33
    Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 83 reviews

    A cider orchard on Nanaimo Lakes Road growing more than 25 cider-specific apple varieties from France, England and North America.

    Big Bang Cider, Nanaimo
  • Arbutus Distillery in Nanaimo

    Brewery & Winery

    Arbutus Distillery

    Nanaimo

    4.7(59)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 59 reviews

    A Nanaimo distillery on Boxwood Road working from BC-grown malted barley, rye and grapes: single malt and rye whisky, brandy, gins…

    Arbutus Distillery, Nanaimo
  • White Sails Brewing in Nanaimo

    Brewery & Winery

    White Sails Brewing

    Nanaimo·$$

    4.4(491)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 491 reviews

    A brewery on Comox Road in downtown Nanaimo, across from Maffeo Sutton Park, pouring since 2015. The taproom serves a locally…

    White Sails Brewing, Nanaimo
  • Surf Lodge and Pub in Nanaimo

    Hotel & Accommodation

    Surf Lodge and Pub

    Nanaimo

    4.2(599)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 599 reviews

    Rooms and cabins on Berry Point Road at the north end of Gabriola Island, eight minutes from the ferry dock and a twenty-minute…

    Surf Lodge and Pub, Nanaimo
  • The Grand Hotel Nanaimo in Nanaimo

    Hotel & Accommodation

    The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

    Nanaimo

    4.0(576)Rated 4 out of 5 from 576 reviews

    A 70-room hotel on Rutherford Road in north Nanaimo, with six room types and townhouse apartments for longer stays. The bar keeps…

    The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, Nanaimo
  • Embers Wine & Charcuterie Cellar in Nanaimo

    Restaurant

    Embers Wine & Charcuterie Cellar

    Nanaimo

    4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google

    Wine and charcuterie bar in Nanaimo serving local wines and artisan cheese.

    Embers Wine & Charcuterie Cellar, Nanaimo
  • Milton Street Public House in Nanaimo

    Restaurant

    Milton Street Public House

    Nanaimo·$$

    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    Wings come in hot, lemon pepper or Korean styles, served with Prosecco and blue cheese dip. Salt-cured pork rinds come with sherry…

    Milton Street Public House, Nanaimo
  • Crow & Gate Pub in Nanaimo

    Bar & Pub

    Crow & Gate Pub

    Nanaimo·$$

    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    English-style pub serving British dishes and craft beer.

    Crow & Gate Pub, Nanaimo
  • Horang Korean inspired restaurant & bar in Nanaimo

    Bar & Pub

    Horang Korean inspired restaurant & bar

    Nanaimo

    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Korean restaurant and bar with BBQ, small plates and craft cocktails.

    Horang Korean inspired restaurant & bar, Nanaimo
  • Bar Luna in Nanaimo

    Restaurant

    Bar Luna

    Nanaimo·$$

    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google

    Mediterranean restaurant in Nanaimo serving seafood, pasta and craft cocktails.

    Bar Luna, Nanaimo
  • Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant in Nanaimo

    Restaurant

    Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant

    Nanaimo·$$

    4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google

    Turner Rd brew pub in Nanaimo with restaurant, rated 4.4 in the $$ range.

    Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant, Nanaimo
  • Carlos O'Bryan's Neighbourhood Pub in Nanaimo

    Bar & Pub

    Carlos O'Bryan's Neighbourhood Pub

    Nanaimo·$$

    4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on Google

    Craft beer, live music and trivia nights at a Nanaimo pub with a patio.

    Carlos O'Bryan's Neighbourhood Pub, Nanaimo
  • Firehouse Grill in Nanaimo

    Bar & Pub

    Firehouse Grill

    Nanaimo·$$

    4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on Google

    Sushi, seafood, and cocktails in a historic firehouse with live music and a patio.

    Firehouse Grill, Nanaimo
  • Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge in Nanaimo

    Restaurant

    Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge

    Nanaimo·$$

    4.1on GoogleRated 4.1 out of 5 on Google

    Restaurant and bar in Nanaimo with seafood and farm-to-table dishes, cocktails and wine.

    Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge, Nanaimo
  • Bar & Pub

    The Old City Station Pub

    Nanaimo

    Old City Quarter pub in Nanaimo with a regular calendar of live music and community nights.

    The Old City Station Pub, Nanaimo
  • Bar & Pub

    The Palace Hotel

    Nanaimo

    Long-standing Nanaimo pub and live-music room in the Old City Quarter.

    The Palace Hotel, Nanaimo
  • Bar & Pub

    The Queen's

    Nanaimo

    Victoria Crescent venue in downtown Nanaimo known for live bands and touring shows.

    The Queen's, Nanaimo
  • Town by town

    • Victoria231
    • Tofino130
    • Comox Valley77
    • Nanaimo68
    • Sooke54
    • Parksville51
    • Duncan50
    • Port Hardy50
    • Qualicum Beach49
    • Campbell River48
    • Port Alberni48
    • Salt Spring Island44
    • Sidney34
    • Chemainus33
    • Port McNeill24
    • Alert Bay9