A decent place to grab something if you're in the Maple Bay area. A very large pub with a ton of seating options. Lovely views over the docks. There's a parking lot on the lower part of hill, if you're not lucky to snag the few spots up front. I went here on a night that I just didn't feel like cooking supper & to enjoy the bay views before it got too dark. There was some larger groups eating/celebrating plus a smattering of smaller tables. I didn't notice more than one waitress & occasionally what I think was a manager on the floor serving. I wasn't in a huge rush to order but I do think the was some very long waiting periods to get a menu, get my a non-alcoholic drink and even much longer to be noticed I just wanted to get the bill to leave. I did appreciate that it was delivered warm. It wasn't a slammed place, but I do also understand when a waitress is running on fumes. So perhaps the bartender & manager could step in when when gaps need to be filled (as I noticed there was more tables awkwardly waiting to pay than me). Food was decent helping but nothing I would say was at a wow factor. I only had one meal here but my friends that have stopped here several times had good remarks about their meals. So maybe another stop by when I'm in the area is worth a second shot & enjoy a view to the water. read more

This Restaurant is so far from being a Scottish pub. Just the typical pub with decor that is plain and worn. Four people ordered and we felt the food mediocre maybe a two out of 10. We noticed that a number of people eating the fish and chips left food uneaten on their plates. The waitress was nice. But we watched our food sit under the warming lights for 10 minutes before it was served. Not good. The view was beautiful. Wonder when the owners last ate the food. Better to drive down the road to Genoa Bay for a better restautant experience. read more

My husband and I got dinner here when vacationing nearby in Maple Bay. I had the Tuna Cobb Salad and it was fantastic. The seared tuna was perfect. My husband had a burger, which he said was good, but I didn't try it. I did take a few fries (the wife tax, right?) and they were great. The views are beautiful and the staff was friendly, fast, and helpful. Even the other guests, many of whom seemed like regulars, were friendly. I hope to be back some day! read more

Perhaps it's an alternate universe, but the Lion Rampant was such a great experience tonight. We had read reviews and expected to have to wait for service and food for a while. We expected it could be lackluster fare. We were greeted right away, our order was taken right away, the food was fast and the coffee was fresh. We had the calamari, which was tender with a light batter and delectable seasonings. They were out of tuna, but were able to substitute blackened salmon in the cob salad. The portion was substantial, and the vegetables fresh. The salmon was good, even though it was more than just seared. All in all it was tasty food, served with a friendly attitude, in a beautiful setting. read more

The Lion Rampant Scottish Pub - Entry to pub - Scottish Near Me - Duncan, British Columbia

This pub is definitely a neighbourhood pub. This place is busy, but the service is great. Friendly faces, non rushed and the food is really good. I highly recommend the crispy chicken burger. It is over the moon yummy. Another happy dance while eating!!! Bring an appetite though, the servings are very generous. Ambiance is cozy, it can be busy, but still very cozy. The servers are actually pretty darn amazing, considering how busy this pub can be. It sits on Maple Bay beach, so the view is outstanding. If you are travelling up island, it's a gorgeous drive. You should check this place out. I promise you will enjoy! read more

Friendly service. Nice view. Clean bathroom. Failed to take a picture though. Come here after a hike.

Food was good, I enjoyed my smokehouse burger and the fries were excellent. The service was a bit slow considering what was ordered. There is a beautiful view and they played good music. Clean bathroom. read more

The Lion Rampant Scottish Pub is situated right next to the waters with a wonderful view and a huge covered patio. One of the main reasons we've go back when we visit Duncan. The food is very standard pub fare, they do some good burgers, mac & cheese and etc. The burgers were seasoned well, and juicy. The food seems to be fairly consistent each time we visited. Prices are also very family friendly, with big portions. They also have interesting beers on tap. Service can sometimes be a hit and miss. As it's very casual, you go in and sit yourselves, sometimes you could wait awhile before you get your server. It also depends how busy the restaurant is, which is understandable. While the view is excellent, the inside of the restaurant can use an update. The tables and chairs can feel greasy at times, the washrooms can use an update as well, but over all the restaurant is clean and organized. If you do go to Duncan, check this place out and give it a try. We only go during the day as you can take advantage of the view the best, but it is quieter during the day. So if you like a crowded pub atmosphere, then I recommend going at night. read more

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we've been here 7 times now and every time we are extremely happy with the food and service. We had a large group of approximately 30 people and they were able to cater to us no problem. We'll be planning many more get togethers there. read more

Great place to hang out near the water. Cool ambiance, solid food, efficient service. Verging on Pricey. Fantastic place to take your out of town guests! As always, for real. You be the judge. read more

Lady friend and I visited this place today, Sunday 21st May. We took the Brentwood Bay/Mill Bay ferry over and back which was a nice relaxing ride as usual. Unfortunately the waitress we had was not a pleasure at all. Took for ever to get to our table, then again to bring drinks and food. After drinking part of my beer, my friend said my lip was bleeding. We checked out my glass and there were sharp chips in it and it had cut my lip. Eventually I was able to bring the chipped glass to her attention and she remarked that so many of them were like that and took my glass away. Close to 10 minutes later she returned with a new non chipped glass with the exact amount of beer in my glass she left with....would have thought they would have topped up the newly served beer with the 2 ounces I had drank and cut my lip on and apologized. She put it down and walked away, took forever to get the food. Crab cakes "okay only", my burger was qute good though I did notice only a very few fries were longer than 1- 1-1/2 inches, that was almost funny, Almost! The view from the outside deck was beautiful looking upon Maple Bay. I think a different server willing to be more attentive to her job and customers could have earned another star or maybe even two, this one should look for something else to do that she might enjoy if even a bit. Will probably not be returning to this place and couldn't recommend. read more

Great location, ok meal, disappointing service. Two of us visited the restaurant on the way to Victoria, attracted by their amazing view from patio. We asked for the table close to the edge with amazing view, but the waitress said the table is for the party of four. Disappointingly we had to sit on a smaller table in the back. 5min later the waitress gave the table with amazing view to other customers party of two. And of course, they received meals before us. Unfair treatment by waiters are always disappointing. Not sure want to come back to this place again. read more

Usually awesome but dropped in last Wed for indifferent service, longish wait and a dry charred burger with overdone fries. Still going to give them another chance read more

My sister and I are visiting the area on motorcycles. Our home base has been Shawnigan Lake. Today we decided to venture out and explore the back roads. We ended up in Maple Bay and saw the sign for the Lion Rampant. "SCOTTISH pub??" I got very excited. Our family background is mostly Scottish! Anyway. The interior is beautiful, the patio even better. FOOD TIME. Service was quick and very friendly. We ordered a Scottish Roll for an appetizer. Bacon and sausage in a flakey pastry in a sea of gravy. The most delicious gravy. I could have eaten eight more of them. We both ordered entrees for lunch, which seemed a bit silly. However, Scottish pub. I didn't just want a wrap, burger or sandwich. I can get that anywhere or make it at home. Shepherds Pie for me, taco mac and cheese for my sister. SO GOOD. I did not want the food to stop. Everything was seriously so delicious. I'm also pretty sure it was ground lamb. Friggin delicious. Pay no attention to these two bad reviews because they are so wrong. This place is amazing. If I'm in the area again, I will go out of my way to eat here. Holy crap. read more

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Expressed mathematically, think of stodge as an infinite product. This was the first time that I was hoping that the food was tainted so that I could isolate a flavour from the amorphous dough that I shoveled into my mouth. My girlfriend specifically requested a plate of food without cheese, so the server brought her a plate of food lovingly garnished with cheese. One plate of flavourless amorphous dough, and one cheesy salad, and all expertly prepared in one hour in an almost empty restaurant. "Lion Rampant Scottish" should be struck from their name, and "Vomit" put in its place. read more

I've been a few times, and you cannot beat the view from the Patio. Service seems to be hit and miss. Sometimes it's fast and friendly, other times I feel like I've been forgotten. The food is almost always good though. The skink dip is amazing and you can have a variety of different mac and cheese, and all the ones I've tried have been excellent. Nice spot for a drink after work, and worth the drive out from town. read more

When the garlic toast is the best thing about the meal and the view is the only reason for 2 stars, you have a problem. I had lunch with my dad and my aunt here, and boy was it a disappointment. The view is great, but that's all this place has going for it. Go for the unobstructed view of the bay, and maybe a pint of beer. But skip the food. Our waitress/everything woman seemed overwhelmed by the number of people at the restaurant and wasn't particularly friendly. They didn't have printed menus, just two white boards with the menu scrawled on it that they move around from table to table. So seconds after my aunt arrived we were asked for our order. We hadn't even looked at the white board that had been brought over, and this was apparently a real problem because another table needed it. So we were allowed another minute to decide. There are maybe 8 items total on the menu, and half were breakfast specials. I had already eaten breakfast so was looking for lunch, not eggs. Dad and I decided on the clam chowder and crab cakes. My aunt had the steak and Caesar salad. When our food eventually arrived I was disappointed. The crab cakes looked pre-frozen, not fresh as I had hoped, being on the seaside with abundant resources nearby. They were flat, round patties, like a frozen burger patty. I tried some. They tasted strange, with a chewy texture. I couldn't place it, but they didn't taste like crab. So I tried some soup. Bland as bland can be. The white chowder was clearly more flour and stock than actual cream, so cheap ingredients. Not a hint of tarragon, carrot or any other usual suspects in a good clam chowder. Just bland, floury slop with some chunks of potato and clam. And it was mildly warm. Not even hot. I tried some more crab cake. Then it hit me... fake crab. Pollock. Not even a crustacean. Don't you dare call something containing fake crab a crab cake. They are not the same in the slightest, and I don't know who decided pollock and red food dye make a good substitute for real crab, but they are dead wrong and I would like to slap them. What a sham. I was really hoping for a crab cake, instead I got fish cakes, and not very good ones. Blech. I crammed the garlic toast in my mouth as it helped disguise the flavour. It was they only good part of that meal, and it was basic at best. Our surly waitress seemed to have cheered up a bit by the time we went to pay and leave, but the damage was done. I wish this place had been great. Or at least good. But it was neither. No on the food. No on the service. No on the stupid menu system. Their view is their saving grace, but even that won't bring me back. Gawd, with a lottery winning I would buy this place out and make it something special. If I can't, someone else should. What a waste. read more

I'm from the mainland and I was taken by some islanders. Great Atmosphere! Quick service! Friendly Staff! Will definitely be going back. The Live music was a great! read more

No kids! I love this place, it's a pub with a pub kitchen. I have had the largest single order of fish& chips to date. I order the two piece when I feel indulgent. A designated driver was in order for the food coma I had slipped into. The haggis poutine was heavy and awesomely gut busting . This place has the most comforting Mac & Cheeses! So I've toured the menu and I've seen they have salads and other things here but never seen a salad & pint pairing . It's like the cook has a quota to get rid of ingredients to have new ingredients delivered. Portions are generous and the staff do their best to keep the clients happy . If your a local , you get it . If your a tourist or just passing thru be patient , the staff do their best and if your in a hurry , go to Tim Hortons for a sandwich and hold them accountable for commercial corporate consistency. This Pub is not responsible for your standards of service. What I love about this place is that it's not corporate and has a culture of service that is not world class ... its working class and that has a lot of value to me. read more

Fantastic dinner Fathers Day special. Great supply of local and imported Scottish liquers and of course Guinness. Great commumity atmosphere. The deck overlooks Maple Bay. read more

My wife and I, along with a couple who are close friends went to this pub on Saturday May 11 2019 for dinner and a few beers (one of us is a non-drinker who drove). The beers were fine-Fat Tug IPAs and Hoyne Pilsner, but the food! It was an astoundingly disappointing experience. The service was slow and the wait for our meals inordinately long. We were sorry when it finally arrived. I had the taco Mac n cheese which was passable if bland and used the wrong cheese. Our friends burgers were wildly overcooked and burnt. They got a 25% discount on their bill due to it. My wife ordered the chicken pot pie. It arrived with a side of fries. She wasn't asked what side she wanted and she doesn't eat fries. They replaced it with a salad. She was given a different dressing from the one she requested (why ask?). She gave up and used the dressing they chose. It wasn't long before she encountered a hair in the salad. Vomit! The pot pie was garbage- basically Gerber baby food with a burnt pastry cap. It was inedible. She ended up not getting dinner at all. We live near this pub but will never set foot in it again. read more

I posted a negative review over a year ago but we recently returned on a Sunday afternoon for a drink and an appy and were very pleased with both the service and the food. The menu has changed and we opted for the meatballs (Guiness I think) and they were delicious! All the plates passing us looked really good. I'm glad we gave it a second chance and we will definately be back! Especially in the summer...the view is unbeatable! read more

On this sunny Friday afternoon my family and I had lunch here today and were very pleased with the food, service and beautiful view. Our waitress, although quite busy, was friendly and we were quite impressed with how much she was able to do on her own. My crab cakes, clam chower and garlic toast was very appetizing. I liked that we weren't made to feel "cheap" when all we had to drink was water. Our waitress was very sweet and quite funny. We will return soon. read more