Governors Pub & Eatery

Had the buyer chicken and cranberry spinach salad. Food was solid. Micheal’s service was very good. Thanks Micheal

The food was served cold, particularly the fries that went with the steak. The replacement fries were hot but seemed to be refried and very hard and crispy.
We will not be back.

The food was not as good as we expected. The seafood chowder was watery. It shoud have been called fish soup because it was nothing more than a fish broth with both shredded and large chunks of strong fish. The nachos were a big disappointment as well. Even some Tostidos brand salsa would have been better than that which came w them. The chips were well overcooked. Not much to them other than chips, sauce, a little cheddar cheese and sour cream. Compared to many other pubs we have eaten at this would rank on the bottom. The service was good and our waitress was very nice. We have no intention of returning since we tried this place the week before and the food was just ok.
We figured we would give it a second chance hoping that different menu selections would be better. I hate to write a negative review but I also habe to be truthful. I wish that I had a better opinion.

Great place! Only went there for beers off the cruise ship (and close to the pier), but was obviously a popular spot with many locals as it was very busy on a Monday night. Laura, our server, was OUTSTANDING. She recognized that my wife was not loving her cocktail (my wife's fault cuz she didn't specifically order Malibu which she likes), and offered her to replace the drink for no charge. Amazing that she noticed this of her own volition AND did something about it! Prices were very reasonable, atmosphere was great, service was the BEST, and just absolutely a 5 out out of 5!

What a great place! Our server Ian was excellent. The food was fantastic, and the entertainment was a welcomed addition. We enjoyed the lobster menu, which is seasonal, and it didn't disappoint. You also need to try the Garrison peach beer. Even if you are not a beer drinker, the refreshing flavor will tivkle your palate. Would definitely recommend.

As aesthetic as the food looks, it was exceptionally bland. Coconut shrimps were crunchy and had no taste. Lobster roll was okay just fresh and nothing else but did not live up to the expectations and the veg thai rice tasted like mayonnaise mixed with veges and rice. Extremely disappointing.

Although the ambiance had it going and the service was good and the view was really scenic. If anybody wants to enjoy their time with friends or family its a good place to be at but not at all for having a good meal. Hope this helps!

I came to visit Sydney NS, and had dinner here with friends.
Great food, and service!
I will be back!

Really a great find while visiting Sydney. The chowder, the fish and chips, the lobster roll and the lobster Mac n cheese were all excellent! Great service, great food!

My husband and I had the pleasure of eating the lobster risotto and the seafood pasta which were both amazing! The staff was friendly and service was amazing! We also had the pleasure of meeting the chef who taught his son everything and they are just as amazing! We definitely recommend eating here not only because of the amazing food but the atmosphere as well and the upper deck overlooking the water is spectacular!

The view from the beer garden is amazing and it was really nice to hear the live music! The fish & chips and the calamari were delicious. My only complaint is about the pan-fried haddock - it was super bland. Service was a little slow but they were friendly.

Mid August 2021 visit: The food was merely OK for pub food, definitely not upscale stuff. The place seemed understaffed for the number of tables they welcomed. It took a long time to order, to get our food, drinks, etc. We picked up on the delays and asked for the bill with our food, but had to ask several more times even after we finished eating. They'll probably improve once their new or returning staff get up to speed. Until then it would be best if they only seated as many tables as they can staff with their BOH and FOH staff.

Food is decent as is service. Last year I had the chowder and seafood pasta and both were incredible. This time we shared a few appetizers and the only flavour I could taste was salt. The chocolate cheesecake explosion dessert, however, is awesome.

Very chaotic. No one seemed to know what was going on. We would like to have had a patio table but they were all full. We were seated upstairs where it was stifling hot. I asked that if a table came empty could we have it. I was told that there was a wait list for the patio. Why wasn't I offered to be put on that list at the beginning? Anyhow, was ready to order and a waiter came and told us that a table had come available on the patio and to go and have a seat at it. Just when I get comfortable, another customer comes along saying that's our table. And then a different waiter comes, with an accusing look on his face as if I had just seated myself, telling me that the table was for these other people. So.annoyed I got back inside to our table. The waiter that told me to go to the table came and apologized saying that he didn't know about the wait list. We make our order and after what seemed like a very long time, we get our food which was mediocre at best. Won't ever go back. Not worth the time, the effort or the money.

It was a cold and rainy day in Sydney and I had a huge lunch that day. For dinner we went over to the pub and this sounds crazy but I had the soup of the day, which was the best tomato soup I’ve ever had. It was a tomato and cheddar soup with a housemate roll on the side. The flavours were deep and rich, I wish I’d had more of it!

I look forward to going back and trying other things on the menu.

This was the first time visiting and was there having a bit of a family reunion. We all got a table upstairs and had a wonderful time drinking and reminiscing until they had to kick us out at closing time. The servers were pleasent, attentive and knowledgeable. The inside was warm, comfortable and felt as a proper pub should feel. We had a great time and look forward to our next visit.

Delicious food and drinks, the waitress that served our table noticed someones steak was overcooked before she even put it on the table and had the chef make a new one right away.

Very friendly staff who made some great suggestions today.

I used to go to Governors for years all the time for brunch, dinners and music shows. The food is fairly consistent and it has been an important part of the fabric of our Sydney community. It has just come to my attention in the last few days that Governor’s is no longer serving Breton Brew products due to the fact they are opening a new downtown location. Apparently they are now seeing this new location as a threat to their business. This seems extremely immature and shortsighted as I feel there is more than enough business to go around as people generally patronize these two different businesses for very different reasons. I would like to think that most local business would support each other but this apparently is not the case. I am disappointed to say that I in good conscious don’t feel right about supporting this business any longer and I will be spreading the word to other people.

At our table of 6, all 6 were thoroughly pleased withe the meals. Fish n chips, smoked meat sandwiches, grilled cordon blue sandwiches (still making my mouth water just thinking about it). The spot was clean. Waitress friendly enough. Nicely laid out, inside and outside. Multi level indoor and outdoor.

My husband and I visited Governors tonight. We were seated with menus and offered drinks. We sat for 30 minutes with our menus closed and ready to order. No one came back to take our food order or offer my husband another drink, as his glass sat empty on the table. After watching staff wait on other tables we got frustrated waiting and decided to leave. We were seated upstairs and there was only about 5 other tables being occupied. My husband went up to pay for our drinks that were served and we went elsewhere. Extremely poor service and we for sure won't we wasting our time visiting again.

Food was great, we ordered nachos, beer battered fish and chips, soup of the day (could have been warmer) but the soup flavour was great and the bread was fresh. Our server was great as well and very helpful.

Went to Sydney two years ago and the lady working at my hotel recommended this restaurant and I’m so glad I tried it out.it exceeded my expectations!
Every bite had such great flavour, meats and seafood were cooked to perfection, the service was outstanding as well.

I definitely recommend this place and will be back!

Lots to choose from on their menu it's very hard to make a decision. I went with the Pulled Pork Po-Boy and my boyfriend had the Grilled Cordon Blue. Best decision ever made, they both tasted delicious, highly recommend and they're on skip now!

Menu is fairly extensive with many options to pick from. I had the Fish and Chips on one visit and the Clubhouse sandwich on another visit. Both plates were very good and nicely presented. Ambiance is warm and inviting, with a double sided fireplace on the main floor. There is also an upper floor with a balcony but I did not have a chance to see that yet. The outdoor front patio next to the street is usually a lively place, with umbrellas in the summer. Staff are friendly, accommodating and know the menu well. One of my favourite places to enjoy dining out in Sydney.

Amazing. Staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was warm and fun. The Chicken and Bacon Linguine was to die for. Hands down the best meal I had on my whole trip down East. Would highly recommend you need to go here if in the area.

Atmosphere and live music was great. We sat in the beer garden area where we were.told that the menu is "the same". Apparently drink menu is not the same as elsewhere so wait staff is running all over trying to procure drinks for customers. This causes them to forget what they are doing and drop the ball. Happened 3 times during our meal. My husband's meal was served as we were finishing ours. It was just a seafood chowder that needed to be scooped into a bowl. Nachos only had cheese on top. Dry chips for the remainder of the pile. None of our items were fancy.soup, nachos, pulled pork sandwich and wings, water and beer. Shouldn't have taken an hour to get our orders. However THE LIVE MUSIC WAS GREAT!

We visited twice last week from away. We stopped in for a swally. Downstairs they directed us to the pub only where we enjoyed live entertainment while getting a little sozzled. The following evening we came back for dinner in the dining room where the service and food was exceptional.

The outside looked inviting so we strolled in, very pleasantly surprised.great service, atmosphere was great. Now let's talk Food.we both order lobster roll, may have been called bun, I have had many in my day and this one topped the charts, warm bun with LOTS of lobsters I had the spring mix and the dressing was unique and addictive, my husband had the fries and they were delicious as well. We had local beer that did not disappoint. Price definitely reflected in quality and quantity of food. HIGHLY recommended and will be back our next visit

The food was excellent, the prices were acceptable and the staff were very friendly and helpful. My wife has celiac disease and there were no issues with her food and they were very understanding and accommodating. Would highly recommend!

A hip high end local eatery with great food and drink selection. The patio and luve music perfectly accompanied the delicious and fresh food. I had the lobster salad and some fine scotch with my groomsmen before the big event and can't think of a better place. Highly recommended!

We had a good experience! The view of the waterfront is really nice at sunset! We had a great server (Molly) who was super friendly and took the time to take great care of us even though she was very busy! Our food was tasty and fresh (veggie wrap with an extra of marinated tofu in it and a salad of goat cheese/spinach&beet). Many microbrew options for beers on tap. Thank you, especially to Molly for the great service!

Great food, service, and view. Neat old building, cool vintage/historic vibe. The stir-fry was amazing, would definitely order it again. Lobster poutine is interesting, a good starter to share. The lobster wontons were a lot like crab rangoon. Drinks/wine list was mediocre.

Updated review 2019:
Still great food, I try to eat here a couple times when I come home for visits. They always have something fresh on the menu. Note: the ladies are forced to wear blue tartan skirts now, and I think it makes them grumpy, so just be aware and prepare yourself.

Won ton nachos were very addictive, I had to go back on keto the day after I ate here? Burger was great, poutine and lobster salad

Original review 2016:
Incredible quality food, amazing seafood. Free parking to the side for when you go in to eat the great food. Sometimes while eating food and drinks, they support local entertainers who have also raved about the food. You have to try the mussles and seafood chowder on the new tables.

I originally came here because Soccer gave me a coupon for "buy one item double price, get a second one free. "