This place was a chance as we were passing through St John's and was definitely a "not to be…read moremissed". The menu offered a great selection of seafood plus other turf offerings. We had the calamari, cod bits, and fish n' chips. All delicious. But the best part was the waiter who waited on us; definitely made the whole experience above and beyond!

Service here was top notch. Our server even took a moment to show us the underbelly of the pub…read more Really cool history here if you're into learning! The place is your typical pub inside. You know what you're getting into before you sit. Food is surprisingly delicious but the beers were better! We gad the four flight which isn't in the photos. Only reason this isn't five stars is the table was wobbly and the menus were sticky. Kinda gross.

OK... this one is for the rooftop only. As the upper decks go this one is pretty good. The staff…read moreare fun and on the ball. Good selection of beers and the food is served quickly. I have always thought the food at this pub was pretty good and what comes to the roof does not disappoint. You get the full afternoon sun, but there are shaded areas if one prefers. I would give this one a try.

This was our first time visiting George Street in St. John's and to say we were disappointed would…read morebe an understatement. We had reservations and were seated in an upper area with extremely uncomfortable bench seating. The bench was so high and narrow that my feet didn't even come close to touching the floor. The tables were packed tightly together with virtually no room to move. At the table beside us, one gentleman had to stand away from the table for most of the meal because the sloped ceiling prevented him from sitting comfortably. On the other side, seven people were squeezed into what looked like a space meant for four. The food was, without question, the worst meal we had during our two weeks in Newfoundland. My husband ordered gravy with his fries and it arrived dark, thick and congealed. Paying an extra $3 for it only added to the disappointment. I figured George Street might be better suited for drinks and live music, but unfortunately the beverages were equally underwhelming. I tried two different mixed drinks that had little to no alcohol taste, flat 7-Up, and overall poor flavour. The next two shooters I ordered were better, but I still questioned the alcohol content. I'm someone who gets tipsy fairly easily and after several drinks I didn't feel the slightest buzz. I won't go into the conditions of the Washrooms. The two positives were the music, which was excellent and our server, who was attentive and quick with drink service throughout the evening. What surprised me most was that when we left, there was a lineup out the door waiting to get in. I honestly can't explain it based on our experience. The music was good, so perhaps that's the draw, but the food, drinks, and seating left a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, this was not the George Street experience we were hoping for.

We've been in St. John's for two days and we've been here twice already. Come for a late lunch and…read morehad the seafood soup, it was lovely and flavorful. Lindsay and her staff are absolute gems, you can tell they care for the pub and the customers. The vibes are perfect and what you would want in a pub called The Ship. We'll be back before we leave to go home.

Great food, and always new specials every week including dessert. Nice little place, sometimes they…read morehave bands playing or open mic. The waiter Chico is super friendly and always nice to talk to. The service is always fast and food is always hot.

Tasty range of beers with a focus on the local/regional, though I discovered not everything listed…read moreon the QR menu might actually be available. The food choices are pub grub with focus on burgers. I had the bulgogi burger -- it was a loose riff on that inspiration, but I appreciate the creativity, it was delicious regardless. Not huge, but sort of modern industrial feel on the inside, and a bunch of picnic tables in a nice outdoor space.

Staff and service was very good, food was pretty good too but I have to say that I have had…read morebetter. Being in St. John's for the past several days I took a break from Cod and just settled for a burger. Burger was very good, but the fries were not good at all. Thin and totally overcooked. They were almost tough and hard to eat. Perhaps I just had a bad batch. My wife had a root veggie salad and it looked like mostly a bowl of romaine. She liked it though and also liked her beer. Would I go back? I don't think so, would I recommend it? I think I would. Staff were great and everyone there seemed to enjoy the beer.

Shame on me for not taking pictures. Food and service was equally top notch. We were in a group of…read moresix and everyone loves their meal and attention given by staff. Food was top notch. It's a must visit in St. John's.

Wasn't really all that impressed. I wasn't treated at the…read moredoor. I then just went to the bar. Bartenders were really good and friendly. The food was just like any other pub; but there are some good choices too. The vinegar pie is NO longer on the menu. I was super disappointed. I tried a blueberry tres leches cake. It wasn't terrible but wasn't the best. They seem to try and create a pub environment and a casual setting in same restaurant. I personally feel like it's loud and not great for a small personal experience. I would return to try other offerings on the menu.

Top notch service here!…read more Charissa made me feel at home at the bar. I got fresh tasty oysters, the code tongues, and fries. The oysters were small but so refreshing. The cod tongues are a unique item in just had to try and they tasted really good. The fries came out hot but I would say they lacked the crunch I really enjoy.. I still found myself eating them all though. The fry sauces were great, I think all made in house. What I really loved was the homemade peri peri sauce with the oysters... I put it on my cod and fries.. game changer!!! The place is beautifully designed, small and quant, and a good place to hang out. The rotating drink special was a frozen Paloma which was nicely garnished and had a natural wheat straw. The chef gave me a nice little gift at the end of my meal which I appreciated greatly.

This spot in downtown St. John's was recommended to us by a cabbie. We were so glad it was. Lovely…read morespot, fantastic food, fantastic service. Very innovative menu with a focus on local specialties. Highly recommend. My hubby had the lobster soup, and I had a lobster tostada to start. Both were excellent. He then had the muscles and treats. And I had the cod tongues (they are not really tongues!). We highly recommend their bread as well, which comes with like a molasses drizzle. Heavenly. The food and the dining experience was excellent from beginning to end. The tables are a bit kind of close together, but the food and everything else just made it wonderful . Just go there.

Come from away, leave as an honorary Newfoundlander…read more.... Christian's Pub is where I was "screeched in". Gayle skipped being in the ceremony, but watched enthusiastically as we both had a great time. Plus enjoying a couple of wee pints of Guinness ahead of time was a great starter. After all, Christian's Pub is a cool bar and lounge in itself. As legend has it, an American serviceman stationed in Newfoundland during the Second World War downed some local rum one night and let out a 'blood-curdling howl'. Someone nearby asked what that awful yell was and a Newfoundlander sitting at the bar said, "The Screech? 'Tis the rum, me son." And that's how Screech earned its name. I now have the certificate as an Honorary Newfoundlander. But first the ceremony! That involved a shot of Screech rum, flambé bologna, kissing the codfish (a real frozen one), receiving a a personalized certificate, and taking a photo with Skipper Lukey. Joining me that Sunday evening were people from all over the world, all of us having a great time. It was a whole lot of fun and Skipper Lukey put on a show that was also thoughtful, folksy, and educational, all in just under 30 minutes. Other George Street bars do this, but Christian's was the only one that another businesses on the street recommended. And Hell Yes! I'd do it again.

Every visitor "from away" must be Screeched in. It's the law. Being from Newfoundland myself, I had…read moreto use this opportunity to have my younger brother and partner Screeched in on our recent trip home. Christian's, being the oldest pub in St. John's on one of the oldest streets in North America seemed like the perfect place. Now, Christian's is no fancy joint, so let that be known right away. It's charming and a little edgy. Drinks are poured with love, and hope you're not hungry because you're lucky to get a bag of crisps. Or maybe a piece of flambéed bologna! But it's all served up with the typical Newfoundland charm. Fast forward to the Screeching in... Skipper Lukey is impressive! Memorizing everyone's name (all 40 or so guest) during our ceremony. Adding in his rough around the edges reminders on how the process works. You better be good at following instructions, because Lukey will remind you, not so gently, if you're out of line. All in good fun, I promise! Respect the ceremony and keep chatter to a minimum. It's a sacred duty to Screech in mainlanders after all. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend it to anyone and their group looking to become an honorary Newfoundlander!

Service was slow and the food was just fair. It's unpredictable what your meal will be like.read more

Went for a nice evening walk along Water street and we found ourselves at YellowBelly Brewery for…read moredinner. As nice as it was outside we choose to sit inside. Great service, great staff. The hostess quickly sat us down and the waitress was helping us out right away. My wife asked about the flights and the waitress knew everything there was to know about the different beers. I ordered the pinko crusted fish and chips and it was excellent. The 2 piece was almost too much for me ... I did say almost. My wife ordered the beet root salad which she really enjoyed. All in all I would go back and I would recommend YellowBelly Brewery for some good food, great service and a good variety of beers of which I had none, but my wife enjoyed her flight.

Paid for a 4 night stay through Expedia for about $650 then I asked what the deposit is, and they…read moretold me it was &250 a night. $1000 dollars WTF I canceled and booked with holiday inn who charge $50 a night. Two different people at this hotel told me that this was the industry standard but all the other hotels I checked differed. This place sounds sketchy. I would avoid it

Been frequenting the Gov'Nor for over 20 years and am always pleased with the experience…read more Washrooms (and therefore I assume the kitchen also) is always very clean. I wrote the above review a few years ago but neglected to post it. Today almost completely changed my mind. I've found over the past few years, the service you get depends on what staff are working. The staff that have been there for years and years are so good at taken care of you.

Excellent vibe. Terrific food and great beer on tap. The triumvirate of what a top old-school pub…read moreshould be.

Great place for fish and chips. I came here cause of a recommendation from a friend who's from St…read moreJohn's. The fish was very flaky and chunky. Service is so friendly! They have a great selection of beers, local and international. Definitely a must try in St Joh