The Oxy is a classic! Although they sold the pool table to make it through Covid :( great staff,…read moreand great patrons full of stories! Food menu is good, but if you're over 50 and get the poutine, have some tums ready...

My First Friend and I decided to check out Oxy last night. It used to be a venerable watering hole…read morein a hotel called the Occidental. We'd heard it had been renovated recently and wanted to see what it was like. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful, and got my FF's drink order spot on. We ordered a couple of half-price appys - onion rings and vegetable samosas - and a couple of entrees - a Reuben sandwich and a rib-eye steak sandwich. Everything that was deep-fried was a little too soggy with oil for my taste, and the Reuben could have used some real Swiss cheese instead of processed, but the steak was tasty and the fries were good. Standard pub fare, really, but that's not what folks come to the Oxy for. What they *do* come for is the atmosphere and camaraderie. There was a good mix of younger college folks with more mature types like ourselves, all very friendly and looking to have a good time. We specifically came for the karaoke and were not disappointed; the DJ was friendly and never overbearing, only singing one song himself, and his selection was the best I'd seen in Nanaimo so far. All in all, a fine time. Highly recommended, especially if you're looking for some karaoke on a Friday night. We'll be back.

We live in Comox but drive the coast highway often and see this as one of a couple of places to eat…read morelunch. Food and service have been reliably good. Portions I judge to be large enough and fairly priced. We are staying nearby for all of June and eating here, alternating with two other restaurants. I believe this business is underrate.

Not what I thought it would be…read more It definitely exceeded my preconceptions. It's right along the Island Highway and hard to miss. Wanting a bite, so in we came. Just simply looking at the exterior, the place appeared to be a pub. The signage says the same thing! I later find out that it's split into two. A pub side and a restaurant side, separated from each other. You wouldn't have guessed that at all. The restaurant side is a bit more upscale and has nicer decor for a sit down meal. Great view of the beach is a bonus! Friendly service and decent food.

I went for a late dinner here last night with my best friend. The first server dropped off one menu…read moreand went on her way. When Jenelle realized we had not been taken care of she got on it right away. Jenelle was a very informed waitress and obviously loves her job as you could feel that she really cares. Omg you guys THE CLUBHOUSE... I'm not kidding is to die for!!! They had cooked the turkey that morning- yes my sandwich had real meat on there- plus homemade cranberry mayo. I will be ordering this every time, and be asking to sit in Jenelle's section. :)

Tragic- used to be pure magic. The new Fish and Chip batter is thin and bland. It just tastes like…read morethe oil it was fried in. It's served in a single layer of fries. This dish fell fell flat in all ways. I used to tell people to make the trip from The Comox Valley for the Fish and Chips- sadly I will not anymore nor will I or my friends ever be back. It's too bad the former recipe was perfection.

Extremely dirty bathroom, can't be up to code. Open mike, unorganized, no sign up sheet, started…read moretoo late. Great idea, but make a few improvements.

Under new management. Brian and great staff deliver superior customer service in this small bar…read morein the heart of Nanaimo. Lovely place to rest and enjoy a beverage. No food sold yet but you can bring in your own or order from a great kiosk a couple doors down. Give them a try - you won't be disappointed.

I just wanted to share what an amazing experience I had with RSM productions for our company…read moreChristmas party. The communication was swift and informative. Jake, the DJ was professional - I had multiple requests that he diligently filled in advance so he was ready on the night. Everything went so smoothly and I am so grateful for the way RSM performed! Working with RSM was an exceptional customer service experience and I highly recommend them! PS - we are definitely going to be booking RSM in 2026!

Jordan from RSM Productions DJ'd our outdoor wedding and the experience was amazing. It was such a…read morepleasure working with him. We sent him a detailed list of songs we wanted to be played and he accommodated all of them and added a ton that were a big hit with our guests. Even when it started raining, he sat in the rain with an umbrella and kept playing. Our guests were enjoying themselves so much they kept dancing even though they were soaking wet!! Without Jordan, I don't think our night would have been so much fun. I would strongly recommend RSM Productions. Thank you Jordan for being such a great DJ!

Okay, to the point. Slow service…read more Unfriendly staff. They should NOT sell pizza. I've had frozen that is better. My kids and nephews said it was gross. Chicken wing are the size of my thumb, if not smaller. See my photo post. Enough said.

We stopped in here for dinner and chose to sit on the patio where there was one other couple,…read moreinside was probably less than 50% occupied. Once seated we were told our server would be right out. We then proceeded to wait for 20 minutes before our waitress wondered over. No apology for the wait and after taking our drink order she disappeared for 10 more minutes. I had seafood linguine and it was great. My wife had a rib/wing combo plate that was terrible. The "hot" wings were terribly salty and not much better than mild and her fries were covered in salt to the point she couldn't eat either. We didn't send the food back as we never saw the waitress again until we were finished. When asked how the meal was I was clear that the one plate was unacceptable and we didn't even get a apology, she just cleared the table and left the bill. I will say she was quick when it came to collecting payment.

Randy was a pro for our wedding 10.10.22! From the first contact he was helpful, thoughtful and…read moreorganized. He delivered on his promises (to keep the party going and read the crowd) and our guests all raved about him! He helped us ensure our live musicians had what they needed, too. We highly recommend him!

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I love the food, it's like pub food. The service was good when I was there! Sat outside on the deck…read moreduring the winter time and they provided heated seats! Super cool. Went back twice since then. Husband isn't a big fan of the place, but he isn't into that craft beer either. Our Third visit my in laws were still hungry after they left. I recommend nun on the run !

Great atmosphere, fun and welcoming. Good food, great prices, and outdoor seating options.read more

One star would be more than this hole deserves. I have heard many things about this place over the…read moreyears. My husbands first experience was last night at a work function. Over 2 hours waiting for meal that wasn't coming while everyone else at the table ate. Dessert and doggy bags were being handed out before he even got his meal. It's hard not to see the coincidence that he was the only visible minority at the restaurant and only one not to be served. I would love to say I am surprised by the blatant racism he experienced but I am not. We will never be patrons of this establishment again and will make sure everyone we interact with knows that racism is alive and well at "The Well"

Dropped in last evening for a much needed snack after a long day travelling. Atmosphere was very…read morefriendly. It was busy but the service was prompt and waitress even corrected the bill to give us the half- priced appetizer. Food and drinks were very good. We will be back.