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Governor's Pub and Eatery, Sydney, NS

Governor's Pub and Eatery

4.5
4.5
72 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Seafood
A photo of Governor's Pub and Eatery restaurant

Governor's Pub and Eatery

4.5
CAN$30 and under
Seafood
Sydney

Make a booking

2 people
11:30 pm
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to Governors Pub & Eatery, a superb Cape Breton Island seafood restaurant renowned for its fresh-from-the-ocean seafood, home-cooked meals and fabulous, friendly service. Located in the historic home of the first mayor of Sydney, Governors is a mixture of old world in a contemporary, vibrant setting, with two outdoor patios, local craft beer and cider beer garden overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour. Live Local music daily.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pub, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 562-7646
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ardon Mofford
  • Catering
    Please contact chefardon@ns.aliantzinc.ca for catering menu's and quotes.
  • Area
    Sydney
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Entertainment
    Open mike night every Tuesday.Weekly Irish Session every Thursday night. Friday After work Party 6-9pm Saturday Ceilidh's 3-6pm
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 72 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

72 Reviews
  1. Gary

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 October 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great but the only thing is there was a line up to the entrance. Nobody knew that you can reserve on line not even the staff.However we kept saying that we had a reservation and it took us to the front anyway and did not have to wait.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service at reasonable price.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday lunch! Really enjoyed it.

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  4. sonnym

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service

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  5. sonnym

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service and food. Loved the atmosphere.

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  6. Canadian30

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Much needed timeout.

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  7. Kelly

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Good service Quality for the price. Attentive waitstaff.

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  8. CarolA

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Dined there twice in 2 days for dinner. Delicious food and great wait staff! Recommend highly! Be sure to make reservations busy but respecting all during covid👍

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  9. DarrylB

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 September 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience Would recommend to everyone 100%

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  10. sonnym

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and entertainment

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FAQs

Governor's Pub and Eatery is rated 4.5 stars by 72 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Governor's Pub and Eatery restaurant

Governor's Pub and Eatery

4.5
CAN$30 and under
Seafood
Sydney

Make a booking

2 people
11:30 pm
Google Map for Governor's Pub and Eatery

233 Esplanade St., Sydney, NS B1P 5Y8

Additional information

  • Area
    Sydney
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pub, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ardon Mofford
  • Entertainment
    Open mike night every Tuesday.Weekly Irish Session every Thursday night. Friday After work Party 6-9pm Saturday Ceilidh's 3-6pm
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (902) 562-7646
  • Catering
    Please contact chefardon@ns.aliantzinc.ca for catering menu's and quotes.
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