Sydney, Nova Scotia

Governors Pub & Eatery

Culinary Trails

For more than two generations, this local family-owned eatery has been serving up fresh from the ocean seafood of the highest calibre, fresh Atlantic Canadian lobster all year long, choice hand-cut steaks from the best butchers and has been creating appetizers and mains that are distinctively East Coast.

This hot spot for locals and showcase for musicians features music just about every night of the week, with special Cape Breton ceilidhs (pronounced KAYlees) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For local craft beer, a Cape Breton inspired menu, and warm, down-home hospitality, you can’t beat a visit to Governor’s Pub!

Sydney Chamber of Commerce 2016 Restaurant of the Year Award and People’s Choice Award Winner. 2018 RANS Cape Breton Restaurant of the Year.

Operating Season

Year Round

Hours of Operation

Please visit website for hours of operation.

Culinary Trails

233 Esplanade St.,
Sydney, Nova Scotia

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