Ship Victory Restaurant & Lounge in Dartmouth

400 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, NS B3A 1J7, Canada

★★★★☆
(359 reviews)
Categories: Bar Fish & chips restaurant Pub Restaurant
Address
400 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, NS B3A 1J7, Canada
Plus Code
MCM3+93 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
10 AM–12 AM
Tuesday
10 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
10 AM–12 AM
Thursday
10 AM–12 AM
Friday
10 AM–12 AM
Saturday
10 AM–12 AM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Food Food at bar Spirits Wine
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.1
★★★★☆
359 reviews

Most Mentioned

prices (25) fish and chips (17) wings (13) lunch (10) atmosphere (5) egg rolls (4) batter (4) haddock (3) clams (3) chowder (2)
5 stars
169
4 stars
113
3 stars
45
2 stars
14
1 stars
18
★★★★★
July 5, 2024

Love this place! We had a fantastic server, and the food was EXACTLY what you're looking for WRT real pub grub for all. We had a vegetarian, pescatarian, and two meat eaters, all left happy and full. For the BIG WIN, we had our drinks and food ALL within 10 minutes of being there. 🩷

June 19, 2024

Would have given them zeros but doesn't allow..Well what a night. Went to the Ship Victory in Dartmouth for karaoke. Well where do I start. Waitress was rude and unprofessional, my liver came out with blood on the plate and oozing from the liver..then no I'm sorry or anything. Didn't come back to see if i wanted anything different. Service was awful. Then the host allowed 2 people to sing the same song pretty much back to back. Well it was an adventure and not one I shall repeat..only good thing was the people I was with..

★★★★★
June 1, 2024

Tourists staying nearby and looking for reasonably priced dinner. Chose this place via postive Google reviews and weren't disappointed. Had burgers and they were very reasonably priced and excellent. Unique decor, atmosphere and service were great. Strange that the exterior of the building is so neglected, but don't let that deter you. Very pleasant meal.

★★★★
May 4, 2024

Have always drove by but never went inside. Decided to stop in with a friend for a birthday meal. The onion rings were very good, nachos amazing and mozzarella sticks were ok. The atmosphere is nice and the waiter was very pleasurable and friendly. Would recommend this spot to anyone.

★★★
May 3, 2024

Our server was very nice and we received our order quickly, which is great. However, the fish & chips were so greasy they were almost shiny, and the nachos had maybe a handful of full chips, the rest were just a broken up mess. Over all, it was just meh, most likely wouldn't go back.

★★★★★
March 25, 2024

The menu had loads of options, the food came out quickly and was very good. Our server was very pleasant, attentive and seemed to be enjoying his job and his customers. There were some lively locals debating life while enjoying the bar, so we had dinner and a show! Would listen to their Monday evening podcast, lol! We really enjoyed our experience.

★★★★★
March 9, 2024

The outside looks little rough around the edges, but don't be put off! We came with a small party and had a great time. The decor is really fun and the booths are comfy. We were really impressed with the food! All of our dishes were great. The burger was cooked so well, really juicy and not dry. Poutine had real cheese curds and the gravy wasn't too salty. Great place to bring a group of friends!

★★★★★
August 4, 2021

The place is a charming treasure, nice and neat details. Friendly, helpful staff, food was tasty and good size. Want to see a place with character and solid food?

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Feels like Las Vegas

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Havent been in the Vic in 40 years dont know why Google thinks I have

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great wings and great atmosphere

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Really good food. Place old but good food and service makes up for that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Many many years since my last visit. 20 to be exact. Funny how things stay the way you remember them and in a good way! Food and service was great. Next trip wont be so long between visits!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Yes Chef! Loved this spot Chefs Wings and ribs are fire Staff and management are A+

July 22, 2024

Didnt put on the website that the kitchen is closed..real pain for someone like us just looking for a place to eat that are new to the area..

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Food was piping hot when it got to our table.

June 22, 2024

Just wow.. it was horrible.. the server needs lessons in the hospitality industry.. yes your tips reflect your service.. or table of 5 was overwhelming...?.. the place was dead.. ashd now we know why.. party of 8.. will never be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Loved it. Great experience

May 22, 2024

On Vacation down in halifax. Googled places that were open at 3pm. Google stated they were open at noon so we went. The doors were closed and the man smoking outside stated they only opened at 4. Against my fiancés, also a cook, better judgement we waited for them to open. Staff were still showing up at 4. We waited a couple minutes then walked in (only car in the parking lot). The lights were dimmed and NOT ONE person in the area. We waited then turned around and walked out.

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

OK, kinda cool. I went during lunch, so theres not much going on

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Beer was great, staff was too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Tried to come eat here unfortunately everytime we tried restaurant was closed as we are not from here, but the bar man was awesome friendly and talkative and had fun on the vlt s like the vibes inside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I really appreciate the vibes of this place. The decor and atmosphere sticks to its theme well, seemingly without overdoing it. Wings were the largest, tastiest and cheapest Ive had since pre-pandemic. Will be returning when back in town. :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Perfect place if you like a reliable pub crowd your ma feels comfy in. Great service!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Incredible atmosphere and story. Food and service were amazing. Great for families or anyone. Kid-friendliness: Awesome interior modelled after an actual working ship. The kids will love it!

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Good wings

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

We discovered this bar by accident, looking for a good plate of fish and chips. When you find the Ship Victory, dont be swayed by the exterior...it needs some TLC. However, once inside, what a treat. Our very friendly and attentive server, Ronda (no H) ;-), was a pleasure to meet and learn from. We both had the fish and chips. I must say, some of the best weve had. The fish was cooked fresh, with just the right amount of batter! Amazing flavour. The chips were not your run-of-the-mill fries...very tasty. We will definitely be back when in Dartmouth again. Highly recommend Ship Victory!

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The new ownership has done good things for this place. If they can get some momentum ans shake the pas

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Fantastic taste and portions! Great vibes.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Staff are vevy nice. Very clean.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best Hot Turkey Sandwich!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

new owner is a stud. Knows how to run a business. The difference in energy has been noticed very quickly. I see great things coming for you young man.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The place is seem to be underground casino and the kitchen is closed.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is Under New Management and new kitchen! Definitely half to try the egg rolls! And the Victory Burger is to die for!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is excellent especially the egg rolls prepared by the new cook

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ate at Ship Victory for the first time and I knew the food would be amazing because they have one of the best cooks I know in there. They only had 2 servers but they were able to get the food out in good time and be respectful. I ll definitely be going back for more!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very tasty food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great gathering of coworkers held here.. Staff provided great service and the food was also very good! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Arrived from out of town with three young ones in tow, and the ship-themed setting promised a fun dinner experience for the whole family! We sat right behind the captains wheel and our server helped to take photos of us. While the kids longed to explore the games room, theyll have to bide their time until they hit 18 for another visit. Nonetheless, the commendable food and service made it a satisfying dining experience for all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great egg rolls! Made in house (or locally) too! Very cool inside. Kinda bummed that the ship steering wheel didnt spin Were not often in that area but would likely go again if we are. Food : 4/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Egg rolls!!!! Delicious and so friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food and great service and atmosphere.

December 22, 2022

If I could give it -5 stars I would. I Was very excited for chowder as seeing the great reviews but 4 shrimps 2 scallops, some carrots & rest is broth, is very disappointing. Still hungry

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

A classic Dartmouth tavern where one can enjoy a couple pints over a steak and while away an evening.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Solid staff they do what they can due to covid and loss of business... I love this place to chill n have a beer after work ... love yas cheers

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Coming into the bar it was very dark, after waiting for about five minutes a girl came out to see me. She was the sweetest lady Ive ever met! I got my take out order and left. My clams were very overcooked, they were like rubber, the fries were okay, and it was a very small portion for $25 bucks. The girl was a 10/10, but I wont be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Decent food decent prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good service Great staffs Friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wheelchair accessibility: Little high in front but made it ok

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I think this one of two remaining Navy pubs in the country. Oak interior styling like an old sailing ship. Not many patrons so the service was really quick. Menus need to be updated to reflect current pricing. Our server pointed out the difference. This place has space for a band and a small dance floor but needs the life brought back into it post COVID.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly staff great food

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious fish and chips in a unique setting!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Enjoyed our fish dinners we had, the lemon pepper haddock was delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice pub with good lunch specials and an appealing 19th century nautical theme.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

So cool. Really feels like your in a ship.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place for fish and chips!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Sarah is a fantastic server and person. Loved going here for the snacks, beers and pool. Going to miss it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love this place....food is good and lots of it and the staff is friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Hot, tasty, and crunchy wings!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Awesome place to eat and awesome service. Food is fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good food nice service great place to have lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Absolutely loved this place. The food was great and was cheap, too! Definitely will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I love this place - the service is excellent and I never feel rushed. The food cand be hit or miss, but its mostly hit and I always have a good time chatting and hanging out with my friends.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great wings, good service, they dont make cocktails, but If you are looking for the pub experience, well worth the trip. But the wings where really super reasonable (pricing) on their wing night and they stayed open late to accommodate our large party coming from all over the country. Cant stress the good food/service enough.

December 22, 2021

No spiced rum and lost 20 bucks to the VLTs

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very tasty pan fried fish and seafood chowder. Highly recommended.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food is pretty good home style pub fare, but the kitchen hours are spotty. Staff are pretty friendly and the service is usually pretty quick. VLTs on site if youre into that.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good atmosphere

★★★★
December 22, 2021

After showing ID and proof of vaccine enjoyed my beer and played the vlt

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Was awesome food and huge orders!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love this place. The staff that work there are very friendly and super helpful

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Lovely staff and comfort food. Nice nautical ambience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food is good & cheap, the waitstaff are competent, helpful and fun.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food and reasonably priced. Our Server was very nice.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Still a fave spot 30+ years later. Great service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The single problem - kitchen is clouding at Saturday very early, at 8pm. That the reason for four only.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Really nice staff!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Food and service was great . The bar has a warm atmosphere and is incredibly clean , which really impressed me .

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Comfortable, great food, great atmosphere

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Mystery fish

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great food. Injoy my lunch

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Raw chicken on wing night, will never be back.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The menu selection wasnt great.. Its been a few years since I was there but not as much to choose from.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great food and excellent friendly service.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Wings were over cooked and poor quality.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Nice breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Friendly staff and VLT room clean

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Friendly staff great food

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Over cooked fish batter. Mostly batter and no fish

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good food , fair prices. Service in the games room is a little slow though

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great food!!! And service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great service, well mixed drinks and friendly staff. Everything was squeeky clean and COVID compliant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Amazing staff and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Best chicken wings ever

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I love their food but most of all I love the service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Had the wings, they were yummy. Great staff, good atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good fish and chips.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

My favorite spot

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food and service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

great fish and chips

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great homestyle cooking. 50¢ wings on Thursdays are awesome!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food an old style pub food bar

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Burger week burger!!! Victory burger with fries and Moosehead beer! Burger was absolutely amazing! Nice and juicy with lots of toppings and excellent taste! First time here but wont be the last for sure!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great pub

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The food is not that great! The waitress was nice though! The place could use a good scrubbing and a makeover!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Had a great time, enjoyed Global Centric had a good meal and beers.

★★★
December 22, 2019

Wings were cooked a little too long.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Unbelievable Staff many have 40 + years serving so you are also getting that oud school service, very short wait tomes thank to Mike and Jeff especially....2 iconic bar staff working in a Dartmouth Landmark George Terri

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Always wanted to try this place out of novelty, but it was really good. The inside is likr the inside of a ship (with steering wheel). Fish and chips were GREAT and the prices are super fair. Good service. Will be back again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food was great. Service was a little lacking. They were running all over the place. No real organization. The staff is friendly. But they are not used to it being busy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Amazing food, great prices, unique atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out if youre in the area!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very enjoyable just like old times and good food to boot

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great wings

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great atmosphere, great prices to match.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food was good and the girls gave excellent service and very friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nothing like ship Vic for a good time and great atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

great food and staff

★★★
December 22, 2019

Had breakfast, so cannot comment on other choices. We were a group of 20 who had reserved, so service was good. Not very busy for a Saturday 11:30.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very quiet on a Monday evening. Good fishnchip. Good beer. Great jukebox!!! Nothing fancy. Fair price for what you get.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

A good little restaurant to taste delicious fish and chips! The fish is fresh, the beer is good, and the decor is simply fabulous it feels like an old boat. Go there if youre in the area. Plus, its good value for money, so...

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I checked the business hours online and found that the closing time was midnight. We arrived at 9pm and the reply was that it was closed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Burger was yummy the potato skins were OUTSTANDING!!

★★★★
December 22, 2019

I thought at first it was the Shipwreck. Surpise the place was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

It is reasonable priced, food was great and service was good as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food and chips. Plenty of food. Beers good, and cold.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Seems like its closed more then open

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The food is always good. You can do take out. The restaurant is always clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. If you want you can call ahead so your food is ready when you get there. Had fish and chips tonight. The fish is lightly battered and very tasty. Husband had a club house which was also good.

December 22, 2019

Went for wing night. Wings were good. Service was sub par. Restaurant wasnt busy and service took a long time. After one round of wings server took nearly half an hour to even come back to the table to order another round. Also she made sure to let us know how the wings were a cost drain on the restaurant. Didnt really make me feel like we were welcome. Wont be going back any time soon unfortunately.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great place for everyone. Friendly staff and great experience. I love that place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great lunch spot

★★★★
December 22, 2019

This remind us our past time spent there, long time 35 years ago.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Its a dark and dingy bar in Dartmouth, and far exceeds those low expectations! Lunch menu is cheap and you cant knock that.

December 22, 2019

Bad service, food was terrible. Dunjie, dirty wouldnt recommend to anyone!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

We showed up on a Saturday night three hours before close and were turned away. Its too bad, as we live within walking distance, I likely wont attempt a second visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Yummy fish n chip platter

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Love the look of the place...it is a must see! Good prices! We had the fish and chips, and wings. Although the food and service this day was not enough to give yas a 5 overall was not terrible and we will be back to try again!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food, fair price, friendly staff

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good food. Lots of it.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Service is great, food is great. Thursday is Wing day, thats right - day. No more waiting until 4pm for discount wings.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Love this place to have wings and play pool. I am sorry to know that it wont be around forever

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Food was under cook and very salty could of been better, I had other times their was no problem with the food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Food good value excellent service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

I work close by and come here a few times a week for lunch. The food, prices and staff are all excellent. Highly recommend.

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Good

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great variety of food. Great deal for the money.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

I had much better fish and chips! It had no favour to it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Friendly and fast service. Clean friers and generous portions. Recommended!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Ship victory is one of our favorites. Love the decor.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Nice decor that mskes you feel like youre inside an old wooden ship. Food was good an personnel was courteous.

★★★
December 22, 2018

The food was good but the service was a little slow and one of the waiters started swearing over a messy table right in front of my family to another waiter. Kinda unprofessional if you as me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Chicken wings were excellent. Only 50 cents each on Thursdays.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

New cook in town, Albert. The food is delicious

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Love it, great fish and chips!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good food and prices, staff is friendly and accommodating. Great wings and fresh fish.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Very good place to eat

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Simple food and cold beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great staff and atmosphere

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good lunch