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Bar & Pub in Nanaimo

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    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 built on juniper, hops, rosemary and lavender, vodka, and a…

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    • Victoria455
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    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
  • 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 crossing from Nanaimo. A pub and two dining rooms serve…

    Surf Lodge and Pub, Nanaimo
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    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 more than 150 whiskies, and afternoon tea is served on…

    The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, Nanaimo
  • Bar & Pub

    Embers Wine & Charcuterie Cellar

    Nanaimo

    Romantic
    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
  • Restaurant

    Milton Street Public House

    Nanaimo·$$

    Live Music
    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 vinegar and grainy mustard, and the clam bowl is made with…

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

    Bar & Pub

    Crow & Gate Pub

    Nanaimo·$$

    Romantic
    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    English-style pub serving British dishes and craft beer.

    Crow & Gate Pub, Nanaimo
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    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
  • Restaurant

    Bar Luna

    Nanaimo·$$

    Romantic
    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·$$

    Romantic
    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·$$

    Live Music
    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
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    Firehouse Grill

    Nanaimo·$$

    Live Music
    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·$$

    Romantic
    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
  • The Queen's in Nanaimo

    Bar & Pub

    The Queen's

    Nanaimo

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

    The Queen's, Nanaimo
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    • Victoria455
    • Nanaimo233
    • Campbell River214
    • Duncan179
    • Parksville173
    • Tofino154
    • Salt Spring Island148
    • Sidney146
    • Sooke122
    • Port Alberni120
    • Qualicum Beach118
    • Chemainus98
    • Ucluelet95
    • Courtenay85
    • Comox67
    • Port Hardy59
    • Comox Valley42
    • Port McNeill38
    • Alert Bay18
    • Hornby Island17
    • Cumberland9
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