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Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 357 reviews

What Aaron Kennedy likes about Skol Pub:
Fun Island pub with surprisingly good deep fried food. Staffing is light so be patient as they do hustle. Try the open mic night or patio afternoon!Kid-friendliness: No kidsParking: Access to large parking lot through driveway beside the pub.Wheelchair accessibility: Park behind for access with wheelchair through the back door. View all feedback. What CanadaNoG doesn't like about Skol Pub:
Firstly, I probably had the best fries of my life here. They were great. The Club Sandwich was also good, as was the salad (except for the dressing problem). The beef dip was just ok and the dip was pretty flavourless. The service was weird. The waitress we had was super friendly and seemed very experienced other than getting several things wrong. She brought the wrong drink (not what was ordered), the wrong salad dr... View all feedback.

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3.6 ★ from 30 reviews
Ευγενία
20.11.2017 - 15:53

Stoped at the pub while waiting for the boat ,food was mediocre at best .pub was boring no tvs not very lively

Julien
20.11.2017 - 15:53

Although the pub looks a little seedy from the outside it is very convenient for the ferry line up back to Vancouver Island. We parked the car in the line up an...

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Eva
20.11.2017 - 15:53

Sat outside and drank a beer- nice selection, while waiting for the ferry back to Nanaimo- perfect, friendly bartender, locals hanging out.

Julien
20.11.2017 - 15:53

Locals play at the Monday music jam, starts at 9 PM. Quality of music can be quite good. Good lunch spot. Burgers, daily specials.

Lincoln
20.11.2017 - 15:53

This is home for my wife and I so we visit our local quite regularly. This pub serves food, lunch and dinner year round and maintains good quality and value. Ma...

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Google
3.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Ευγενία
16.06.2023 - 11:48

Love the lucky and great maize dogs. Don't miss the boat!

Diane
16.06.2023 - 11:48

Great mood, live music was so much fun! Everyone who came in knew everyone and there were so many musicians in the crowd that just stood up to play a few songs,...

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Utešen
16.06.2023 - 11:48

Pub grub and quirky characters. If you are looking for a great menu, go further km to North Rd

Kylee
16.06.2023 - 11:48

Published business hours arent real. Call first. Took the ferry over for dinner and they were already closing at 7 on a Thursday when published close is 8. Told...

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Ursula
16.06.2023 - 11:48

Small,old pub. Needs a makeover and like most places could use more staff

Restaurantji
3.3 ★ from 59 reviews
Bryce
24.02.2024 - 11:11

Couldn't get over paying for a club soda that was flat. Literally a glass of water. Told the bartender and got nothing but attitude. Haven't bought a drink ther...

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Jason
24.02.2024 - 11:11

Extremely rude waitress. She was busy, I told her no rush I could wait. I asked for a Caesar, she said she was too busy for that. I understood, so I asked for a...

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Corrie
24.02.2024 - 11:11

Patio nice and inviting, people friendly, food was tasty....

Mike
24.02.2024 - 11:11

Very nice place. Beautiful sundeck. Great food and excellent service. Just needs more patrons to give it some life. Used to always be packed. Think it needs a c...

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Creedance
24.02.2024 - 11:11

Great vibe, live music was so much fun! Everyone who came in knew everyone and there were so many musicians in the crowd that just got up to play a few songs, I...

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Yelp
4.4 ★ from 4 reviews
Super
26.04.2024 - 05:54

This cozy pub located by the ferry to Nanaimo is great! The waitress was very friendly and even provided us with an umbrella in case it started to rain.

Stephie
26.04.2024 - 05:54

This restaurant is absolutely charming! The owner, Kenner, is so lovely and went above and beyond to bring us drinks from the bar. The service was exceptional a...

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Tee
26.04.2024 - 05:54

The pub serves the best wings we have ever had. They are seriously amazing, and we consider ourselves connoisseurs of good wings. Make sure to order them with s...

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Facebook
3.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.0 ★ from 16 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.7 ★ from 233 reviews

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