Staggers Pub & Grub in Dartmouth
26 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1, Canada
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Founded in 2013, Staggers Pub is known for it's classic pub food, live nightly entertainment, and community minded spirit. We take pride in supporting local artists and in knowing many of our patrons by name. Staggers Pub is a large venue with a versatile kitchen, making it a great place to host a birthday party, holiday event or your next fundraiser. Every item that comes out of the Staggers kitchen is made with love from scratch! That's right, we make our own wing sauce, salad dressings, chicken fingers, burger buns, and everything in between. You're food is made fresh to order.
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My friends and I love Friday night karaoke. The staff are wonderful and friendly. The food is tasty and the prices are fantastic. I can't recommend it enough. The karaoke host and great, and talented regulars make this a night a fun night for all.
I've been to this establishments three times over the last few months. The first was during Pride where they were hosting a show for the Halifax Drag Kings in which I had a friend performing and others attending that I was very much looking forward to catching up with. Right at the start it's good to know that this is a place that supports the LGBTQQIP2SAA+ (I think that is the most up to date label) community. In doing some research it looks like they have been allies of this community for quite some time. The staff were busy that night but we're as attentive as they could be given the circumstances. I only had soft drinks but was surprised at how cheap they were when I went to pay my bill . Overall the atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming on this initial visit. The next day a family member and I we're looking for somewhere to go for an early brunch downtown and found that most of the places we're not open till after noon on Sundays. We walked past this place and realized it was open and they were serving breakfast so we went in with me chuckling because I had just been there the night before. They have a specific breakfast menu available on Saturdays and Sundays which we ordered from. I had the breakfast poutine which I found very enjoyable. It was a good size serving at a reasonable price and was it better than some of the breakfast poutines I've had at other restaurants in the city (for those who may not be aware or breakfast poutine is when your eggs, hash browns, bacon, etc, are all combined or somewhat layered usually with hollandaise sauce which I usually substitute with ketchup). For $13 it was a good meal.. My family member had the basic breakfast and they were happy with that as well. The same family member and I were looking for a place to eat dinner downtown last Sunday. After looking at the menus of several places we decided to try this place again. I had a chicken Caesar wrap with fries. Was pretty standard but all the ingredients appeared fresh and my fries were overflowing on my plate. My family member had the club sandwich which was quite a bit bigger than we were both expecting so much so that they were leftovers. I did have one part of it and it was very good as well. The prices were definitely reasonable with meal only being $11 Our server was prompt and pleasant and did the best you could given that there was live music going on at the time. There were locals singing and you can tell it is a close-knit community that looks out for each other as donations were made for one of them who was going home to Ireland until next summer. They also appear to take karaoke very seriously as there was quite the setup happening when we were getting ready to leave. I hope to come back to this place again because someone recently made me aware that they have a back room with retro arcade games and pinball machines. I very much look forward to playing these games for my youth the next time I visit (I’m looking at you Simpsons arcade game and Street Fighter). Overall seems like a very nice establishment and I'm glad it's here in downtown Dartmouth.
Went in at suppertime for a quick order of wings before a meeting. Took 10 minutes at the bar to place my order, and then another 20 minutes for the wings to arrive. When the 'mild' wings arrived, they were over cooked to the point of being hard, and the sauce was so spicy I was wiping it off with a napkin. And to top it off, the waitress turned off the tv I was watching as the weak excuse for entertainment began as the tv would distract the singer, so I was forced to stare at a wall while I tried to force down my food.
This place is a pillar of Downtown Dartmouth with a great community, pleasant staff and cozy atmosphere. They have great classic food for a very reasonable price (I recommend the fish and chips and different burger options) as well as the best value on draft beer in the city to my knowledge. Weekly live events include shows, karaoke and open mic nights. Staggers is a real gem for locals and visitors alike.
What an amazing place to eat,cheap prices,large servings,great service.STop by and order anything from the menu and great entertainment Mark Raven!!!
The food! The price! A hidden gem. Eleven bucks for a nice big burger with bacon and a heap of hand cut fries. Burger, fries, beer and a tip came out to a little over $20. You really can't beat that price. Plus friendly staff, karaoke at least once a week, other events like live music, and a pool table. I'm pretty thankful to have found this place 😁 especially as I'm having to tighten up my budget but still looking to enjoy the occasional pub night.
Hidden gem of Dartmouth for sure. It was my first time here, was planning on getting some wings and a drink but ended up staying til midnight. Jeff Bonang was playing and he sounded amazing. My buddy decided to stay and listen to him which made me happy because Jeff is just awesome! Wings were also very scrumptious. The bartender Shannon went above and beyond, always made sure we were alright. The owner Debbie is hands down the loveliest person you'll ever meet on this planet. You can immediately tell she cares about her guests and the place itself. It honestly felt like home. They have a pool table, big screen TVs, jukebox, boardgames and karaoke. This place has the real vibe and home-ish feels. Thank you for the wonderful first visit. Here's to many more!!!
My experience Location is excellent in downtown Dartmouth, however, parking is in issue. Layout and decorations are very special, I liked the drawings on each table, during our visit ☺️ it was quiet and cozy. My understanding each night they have a live music, it must be different. Cleanliness, was within expectations Wiating time to be seated, we went for lunch and we were almost alone 😔 Service, tge lady toke our order was friendly 😀, well knowledgeable of the dishes and the ingredients. And was very nice too. Waiting to get the food, was within expectations 😋 😌 Food was delicious 😋 😍 but quantity was ok. They have the wings night, must be special. Prices, was below expectations, affordable, and $ (you should try them). Conclusions I will try the wings day, and I will visit the place again. Special thanks 😊 for the waitress.
Really fun and inviting place. The karaoke DJ is top shelf and there is just a really good vibe here!
The crowd is a bit rough
Place is greasy, pride flags plastered all over the walls. Is this a gay bar now?
Terrible service, forgetful and inattentive waitress, burnt food, no offer to refill my clearly empty beverage - Im shocked at the number of positive reviews - assuming left by regular patrons who actually get service...?
Live music, karaoke. Great prices for food and drinks.
Best bar in Dartmouth.
Amazing food! The fish was done to perfection and everything from fries to the tartar sauce is made in house. Definitely a return to spot when in Dartmouth.
worst experience ive had at a pub in over a decade. i was a little drunk on a drunk busy night here. gave them a fresh 100$ bill. came back with 5 and change. i was a little tipsy and they stole ovet 70$ from me. the owner debbie grabbed me by the ear and threw me out with i wad mad i didnt get my food. i was assaulted by the owner and i should call the cops because its on their cameras. i barley drink and this is what i get when i work do hard for nova scotia tax payers ..but im a male so assault is not acvepyed to males
When I first walked into this pub, I wasn t sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised! The service is so friendly and the ladies working make you feel welcome. I had the burger (added cheese & bacon) with fries & gravy and it was delicious! The fries are homemade and so is the bun! Now let s talk about value for money; you can t beat it especially in this economy! This is a hidden gem in downtown Dartmouth and I can t wait to go back! They have a pool table and live music & karaoke too! Kid-friendliness: They have a table with a chalk surface & chalk so kids can colour on it and a cute bin of toys!
One of the staffs is animal not human
I went to Staggers after reading reviews on here. It did not disappoint. The woman behind the bar gave great, friendly service. The quesadilla was one of the better ones Ive ever had. The atmosphere seemed like a great place on a Saturday night. I went at a slower time of day as Im not big on crowds. Then theres the price. $12 for a quesadilla and a heap of perfectly cooked fries....thats unreal considering a head of lettuce alone is $6 nowadays. Will definitely be back.
Its nice place to have chicken wings on Thursday Wings night
Good pub food with reasonable prices and friendly staff. Fish and chips were tasty and satisfying. Eyeball table was fun and clever.
Went for Karaoke the first time an decides to eat with the the wife. Some of the best cooked homemade food weve had in a long time. Prices are great. Been back several times since an the waitress even remembered what we drink, now thats service!
Best club ever, fries to. Cooked by natalie. Great prices
Do not go here treat regular customers like garbage if a special event in progress on Portland. Ie ice festival. Left my seat for a moment to have a smoke told sorry occupied when came back in and tried to sit back down again. Absolutely gross.
Its a nice place that not everyone knows about yet
Stopped in late lunch and had the pan fried haddock. The fries were delicious and homemade, but the fish was truly the best Ive had in a long time. Flaky, tender, moist and well seasoned, and the homemade tartar sauce was very nice. Prices are reasonable as well Our server was very pleasant, friendly, quick and checked on us several times. Would love to see them in a freshly renovated space
Great music, excellent food and the staff are incredible!!
It was a great time. A surprise 50th birthday party
Great staff and patrons alike!!!
Great food great service amazing owner. Great prices This company gives so much to the community thank you Staggers
Affordable food and very friendly staff
More of a dive but great service and food. Ill definitely go again. Vegetarian options: They have a Beyond meat burger and a couple appetizers. Food : 5/5 |
Waited over an hour and a half for food at their Brunch not prepared at all and wont be back
Stopped in on a Sunday evening for some drinks. Karaoke crowd was excellent. Friendly service, fun times.
Good food, drag shows, and a owner who will give you the shirt off her back. Felt like family the first I went years ago. A diamond in the rough for sure. Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level
Stop in to get some wings for my family the other day. As they have it advertised for 60 cents a wing. No mention about a drink, I was refused. Food for taco theres no way I would take my child into a power full of drunk people not worth it. Thanks for nothing, staggers.
Thanks for the attitude on my review I do have a child and I was not driving a motorcycle I was not offered the food at a regular price and I didnt harass no staff again thanks for nothing staggers
Staggers has always been a safe, cheerful and comfortable place. Friendly and family vibes! Reasonably priced and food is great! Always a nice time! If you havent been there yet, GOOOOOO!
Waited 43 minutes for a burger and paid extra a soggy salad. The burger was good though just wish I didn t waste my whole lunch waiting for it.
Ive been there twice and wow the service and food were amazing. Most dishes went for $12. And all of the food is homemade. My family had a great time and recently my wife and I went back and did not disappoint Will be back and Mark Raven is a gracious host. Kid-friendliness: had everything and more formo my kidsJ7X
A well-run karaoke evening on Fridays with some pro-level singers. An unpretentious neighbourhood pub with good service.
Nice friendly little downtown pub. Cute little tables and probably the friendliest staff ever. The cook made us a couple chicken burgers. Not what I normally eat in a pub, but wow they were good. Staggers has local live music, but not while we were there. It wouldve been nice to hear the live local talent so I guess I need to go back for that.
Fresh made! No Gordon Foods in sight. Great!
Cmon, youre in Dartmouth at 1am on a Friday night. Youve drank all the hoppy IPA you can stomach. Its time to go to staggers for an Olands and a game of pool. Perfect end to the night.
The foods are excellent.
The burger looked amazing on the Burger Week selection. My friends and I came up to try it. First time in there, and from the get-go the waitress was straight up snarky and rude. We werent feeling the vibe and I wasnt in the mood for confrontation, so when the waitress came to ask what we were eating, I said that I forgot I had other commitments and asked for the bill. She made a snarky comment calling me out on that, so I paid my bill and we bolted. Looking at the other reviews, others have seemed to have better experiences with the service. They must have been dealing with someone else (or this lady was having a really bad day). I used to work customer service jobs for many years, and always tried to uphold myself to the standards I expect from others. And I dont put up with rude service from others
Went here and it isnt the most polished place but we danced and drank and grabbed a pizza from across the road and had a good time on the Dark side
Great little pub. Good is reasonably priced and decently made. Owner and staff are generally friendly and its got live music on the weekends during daylight hours too Excellent local watering hole
Friendly fun
Awesome time at karaoke! Very entertaining!
Atmosphere is pub like, but the food was extremely well done, and wonderfully priced! The owner is very kind, and there are plenty of board games and activities to keep you busy! We went around noon on a hot summers day and it was a lifesaver. Definitely a hidden gem! Will be back
Great service and selection! Friendly local haunt.
Deadly bhy
Good chicken wings
The food here was so delicious! Best tartar sauce Ive had in a long time. Definitely worth a visit for good food at a really good price. And the service was great.
Cheap as can be nachos sucked so did the beer never ordering anything from them again
The atmosphere was pumping, the gals were dancing the kareoke guy on a Friday nights is cool thank you for having us that night..... we didnt catch names, we were served our gin and tonics by the tall waiter hes super cool. Thanks
Great service! Great place! Great music! Awesome prices! Will definitely go back!
Enjoyed every minute friendly people friendly staff karaoke Friday with Jackie Smith alot of dancing good bar food
Not sure whos Rating this Resturant. Clearing they havent tried this Fish Thing we ordered. Ive had Dry Fish before but normally you can remedy it with some Tartar Sauce, but dis Fish has got to be the Nastiest, they dont give you tartar sauce. I swear you could put this in a Blender and turn it into a Powder it was that Dry, even my Cat wouldnt eat it. Do yourself a Favor and Save your Money when it comes to the Fish, just because it Looks Appealing, its a Delusion. Its disgusting! Do Not Order it! To bad I cant get my money back now, as you can see we couldnt even eat it. Gross.
Great pub, great atmosphere and free pool.
Amazing atmosphere. great classic pub vibe.
Nothing fancy to look at, but Im ok with that because the price and quality of the food is right! 12 bucks for fish and chips and it was decent fish! Not oily or overly battered. It was good and Ill be back. Especially keeping their costs reasonable. Ill be back!
The wings did not disappoint!!!
Always a great time to be had! Awesome when it comes to bigger groups and Karaoke is a blast!
Fantastic place to grab a beer an some quality food. Service was fantastic an the jukebox had the best songs playing. Ill be back when ever Im around.
Always great home cooking. Great staff.
Nice spot, great vibes. Been twice and the kitchen is always closed - even on Wing Night!
Great tasting food and lots of it on your plate! Outstanding service!
I was only there for drinks but the band was good and service was super. I will go back to try the food.
A very great time
Honestly so wonderful. Lots of friendly people and the owner is an absolute doll. Highly recommended for a fun night with some friends.
Nice dive bar, havent eaten there yet but Ive heard the food is good.
Michelle was the sweetest staff and had amazing recommendations for local beer. Coming from Toronto to hear the live music was a fun experience in Dartmouth
Wonderful bar with friendly staff and great food. Highly recommend the haddock and burgers! Deep fried pepperoni is a local favorite and is delicious. Definitely will come back here!!
Friendly place with excellent service and food! Great staff and owner! Deep fried pepperoni is delicious and the Haddock is fantastic! Will be back for sure!
Great food (pub grub) and service.
I ve been going to this place (and its previous incarnations) for over 30 years. It seems to have found a niche, and it s good to see. It s been years since I ate there, but I still remember the detail and effort put into the presentation of the food surpassed the price point - it was definitely value for money. Drop in when you re in the neighborhood and have a good time.
Wonderful pub, friendly staff and very nostalgic place to do karaoke...
The burger week burger was quite nice.
the haddock tips were fresh and delicious
Awesome owners and staff. Awesome place to eat and the Karaoke is rated Top in the HRM. Congrats to everyone.
Thursday night wings and other menu items go well with local talent, Jeff Bonang, who sings and plays guitar and harmonica. He comes with some bad... and good jokes.
Friendly service, delicious wings. Has the vibe of an old school pub. Strongly recommend.
Youre coming here to let youre hair down, drink and be entertained.
Great experience! Karaoke more than once a week. Doobie Brothers hurrah!
Great atmosphere. Excellent service. Friendly staff. Lgbtq+ friendly. A defnate watering hole to visit when ur downtown.
Cozy downtown bar. Waitress made a great ceasar
Friendly staff, great atmosphere and the food is excellent. Cant beat the $9 daily specials.
Loves this spot service was great
Great place to stagger into Love the atmosphere and they even offered a new style of mask thats less restricting for anyone with breathing troubles. Highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a local watering hole. If your from my era the 90s and you want to play some classic arcade or pinball games they offer those as well.
Its fine. Good service.
Excellent food!! Staff very friendly.
If Im being honest, it was kind of gross in there, the service was okay but the restaurant seemed dirty.
Didnt care for the meal but our server was amazing!! Went for butger week special, huge bonus points for creativity but wasnt my cup of tea. Definitely has potential.
My food has always been tasty. Staff are always friendly, welcoming and helpful. This is a great neighbourhood PUB. Its not a fancy stuck up hotel!!!
This bar is The Best! Super friendly clientel, And attentive, staff, packed weekend nights, great entertainment, always good drinks
Cool video game machines!
A real dive bar, but theyve got decent service, some arcade games and pinball, and karaoke on Friday nights.
Great service, great menu, friendly staff
Visited here on new years. I sang some karaoke. Loved the vibe. A mixture of people from all different walks of life. They have a huge selection of arcade machines and board games as well. Its a really fun spot to visit. Highly recommend
Staff is awesome and great atmosphere
Awesome staff and excellent food.
The server was amazing! Make sure you ask for a well done burger though... great specials!!
Nice place to gather with friends. Great atmosphere. Great service. Friendly service.
Live music on Thursdays is fantastic. Lots of room to enjoy yourself in a casual setting. Old school arcade games and a pool table too.
great pool table and arcade, legitimately had the worst burger I had during burger week....basic burger on a plain white storebought bun with some salsa slopped on. nice!
Its ok, but they call themselves a dive bar for reason
Not open yet water damage .
Dont answer there phone for one so how does one know when there doing kareoke
Great food , friendly staff.
The food was very good , my old bar where I used to drink .
There is no better spot in downtown dartmouth.
Good food and friendly staff za little different atmosphere recommend you try it out
Karaoke Sunday night. Cheap beer + some food. Nothing to write home about.
Great staff and a Wonderful, caring owner!
Dive bar
Great service, great food reasonable prices. Ill be back
Great crowd, went for a karaoke night, and the pool table has a sign up list that works well.
Great pinball and video games, miss pacman!
If you love retro gaming like pinball or board games, its a great place to visit. Sadly we went during the week so it was dead. But the variety of drinks and games makes it worth it if youre in a group. Great night out, thank you.
ALRIGHT PLACE TO BE!!
Clean, feels good. Great place for first encounters thats out of thr mainstream.
Hole in the wall. Typical pub food with typical drink and food prices. Nice staff.
The food is amazing
Great atmosphere. Nightly entertainment. Freshly prepared home style food. Pool, darts, and board games available.
Stagger in, stagger out.
Comfy hometown pub. The food is yummy and the trivia is fun. The owner came over ro to say hi and made us feel welcome. Comfy as an old sweater.
Great place to meet happy new interesting people.
Ordered through Skip The Dishes: I ordered rare striploin steak, fries, Cesar salad, and pop. The salad was little more than limp shredded lettuce and burnt croutons with a lemon wedge. The fries were limp with grease and had clearly been in a fryer with old oil. The steak was over cooked and tasted as if it had been doused with viniger. Im sorry to say this has been a terrible first and last impression.... all without ever walking through the front door.
Laid back ok
Not a pleasant experience some menu items not available. Our food did not come all at once. Had to move half way thru our meal. And food was not hot when it got to our table.
Meh!
I was drunk. They serve liquor. It was alright
Friendly service but the place desperately needs updating
Really good food huge venue really surprised how large and roommate is they even have couches and chairs
Wonderful Sunday afternoon with live music just like the good old days
Awesome in everyway
Great place! Great food! Great people! Fun as hell!
A hidden gem. Nicest crowd who all know each other. Welcoming to a newbie like myself. Karaoke is a great time.
Nice little downtown Dartmouth dive bar. Generally attracts a more mature audience. Decent prices. Lots of old stand-up arcade machines. A few pinball machines. They do kareoke weekly and have a regular rotation of bands. Serve pub food.
Discusting dirty place
Saturday night 630 for supper. Waitress less than customer friendly.
It bills itself as Dartmouths original dive bar. More pub than grub (but theyll let you bring some eats from Revana Pizzeria across the street). Good on karaoke nights on Fridays.
Excellent service, had beer before even sitting down. Clean and Great atmosphere, karaoke night on Fridays is a good time!
Meh
Great karaoke spot ! Staff is great , food is not bad .
Love this bar
Kareoke night was a lot of fun. Friendly staff and fellow patrons.
Better than my wifes cooking, but dont tell her that.
Great place for a drink and food
Always a friendly neighbourhood bar!
