The Old City Station Pub in Nanaimo

150 Skinner St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A6, Canada

★★★★☆
(1150 reviews)
Categories: Pub Night club Restaurant Sports bar

About

Located downtown Nanaimo, The Old City Station Pub is a casual pub with great drinks, casual food, lots of TV's with two 124" projectors. Some of the best chicken wings in Nanaimo, signature cocktails and many choices of craft beer on tap. The Old City Station Pub is the best sports pub/bar in Nanaimo. On weekends the Old City Station Pub is a full nightclub with 285 people packed.

Website
oldcitystation.com
Address
150 Skinner St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A6, Canada
Plus Code
5386+PR Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11 AM–11 PM
Friday
11 AM–2 AM
Saturday
11 AM–2 AM
Sunday
11 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Live music Live performances Quiz night Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Dancing Food Food at bar Happy-hour food Spirits Wine
Dining options
Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
1150 reviews

Most Mentioned

happy hour (36) wings (30) game (27) sports (25) server (24) tacos (22) club (18) bouncer (9) DJ (9) island (5)
5 stars
671
4 stars
282
3 stars
97
2 stars
42
1 stars
58
★★★★★
December 19, 2024

I had an amazing dining experience! Chloe was my server, and she was absolutely wonderful, attentive, friendly, and made me feel so welcome. I tried the wings and tacos, and they were incredibly delicious. Everything exceeded my expectations. I’ll definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Stopped in with my friend because we heard a lot about this place and wanted to try it out. Word on the streets is that the chicken wings are pretty good. They certainly didn't disappoint and the service was superb! Our server, Chloe, was very welcoming but also helpful and patient with my friend who is extremely picky with food. Will definitely be coming back, if not for the food then for the service!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Ashely was our server and she was fantastic! Talk about service with a smile! Not only was Ashley kind, funny and attentive, she took extra steps to make our dining experience memorable! It was my partners birthday and she sang happy birthday to him and brought him a special shot! Excellent experience and I will definitely be coming back!

★★★★★
December 11, 2024

Ashley was an outstanding server during our visit to Old City Station Pub! She was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Her friendly demeanor and professionalism truly stood out. Ashley expertly upsold us on both drinks and food, enhancing our dining experience with her great recommendations. Her knowledge of the menu and ability to read what we’d enjoy made a huge difference. I highly recommend asking for Ashley if you’re dining here – she’s fantastic! Thank you for making our visit so memorable. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

★★★★★
December 10, 2024

We go here for the all day Sunday happy hour. The appetizers are delicious! We've had quite a few of the wing flavours now and have been quite pleased. The half nachos are loaded and quite tasty too. Beer is a touch expensive but that's all I have to say

★★★★
November 12, 2024

This is a classic sports bar, with a huge menu of food and drinks! Tvs, music,TVs.. tvs it would be great to watch games! Pints and nachos were great. Lots of space! Would be good for a big gathering! Will come back.

★★★★★
October 9, 2024

Had a great experience! We really enjoyed the tacos (coincidentally we went on Taco Tuesday). There was a good selection of beer and drinks, and our server was fantastic. The Halloween decorations were a fun touch, though a 12ft skeleton would be a perfect addition! Definitely recommend checking this spot out.

★★★★★
July 17, 2024

I don't really know when I'll visit Nanaimo again, but this is the first spot I'd visit again! Absolutely amazing happy-hour options, friendly and attentive service, and a very cool atmosphere. Loved the fish & chips, poutine, and wings especially. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Very nice place with delicious food and super professional service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Ashley was my server and she is so sweet and beautiful and great at her job, will be back

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

little Ashley did a great job serving our large table

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Just writing this review regarding Ashley as my server. I was casually drinking when my doubles started tasting like triples. Next thing I knew, I was being hoisted into a taxi to head home. Great service from Ashley and she was very polite. Would come back just for her to be my server! 5 stars

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Our time there was great, we had Ashley as our server, she was sweet! Was there with my family and she made us want to stay longer, lots of funny conversations, very helpful, and we even had a little dance party! We recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Great spot if your ever in the area. Atmosphere reminded me of back home in Texas warm and friendly. Our server Ashley was great, my glass was never empty and she wasnt a bug constantly hovering over the table. Her recommendations on the food and drinks were spot on. Which was surprising since her taste in guys is questionable.. ...Sorry Carter. Would definately recommend if you ever have the chance.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

I want to thank server Ashley M for making our dinner experience very unforgettable

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Great time and great people if you go in there go to the bar and get your drink made by Ashley she s amazing and very nice

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

There is one more thing which i liked most is veggie samosa

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Here we go! The staff at Old City is nothing short of incredible! They are strong, charismatic, kind, attentive, and genuinely amazing. Whether they re creating personalized experiences for guests or playfully bantering about the games on TV, this team truly does it all. While Ashley is absolutely fantastic, it s the entire team that makes every visit to this pub such a great experience. From management creating diverse atmospheres like the sports bar, business events (Green Olive ), dinner outings and club nights, to the kitchen consistently serving up satisfying meals, this crew is stacked. Old City is the kind of place I d bring my grandmother for lunch or hit up with my buddies to catch a Canucks game. Thank you to the Old City staff for all your hard work. You bring smiles and create experiences every single day. This pub is incredible. P.S. Wow Tracy, way to go for the jugular

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Well words can t explain the services you get from staff there are so polite and treat their guests with kindness and a smile on their faces . I always love to dine in . My recent dine in was fabulous as Shaelynn was there , she attended me . And the cook from evening are doing great job I always get my food hot and with in few 10 minutes.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

I crutched into Old City Station Pub looking like a giraffe learning to ice skate. Before I could wipe out on a bar stool, Ashley descended from the heavens (or maybe just the kitchen) to rescue me. She didn t just seat me she engineered a crutch parking zone, fluffed an invisible pillow for my injured leg, and adjusted the lighting so I wouldn t strain my heroic eyes. Then she brought my drink before I even opened my mouth. Psychic? Probably. When my napkin fell, she caught it mid-air like a ninja. When my ketchup bottle got stuck, she gave it a pep talk (and it worked). At one point, I m pretty sure she offered to recalibrate my crutches to NASA standards. By the time I left, I was convinced Ashley could solve world peace with a smile and a burger. If you re not going to Old City Station and asking for Ashley, you re missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Cheers to the old city staff and Ashley s amazing service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Kenzi greeted us with a genuine smile and an upbeat energy that immediately set the tone for the night. She was incredibly attentive without being overbearing, and her knowledge of the menu was impressive. When we were torn between a few options, Kenzi made thoughtful recommendations that turned out to be absolutely perfect. The Tacos she suggested was a standout bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Got into a huge fight with my mother. Really ruined my mood and day UNTIL I went to the old city pub. I sat down by my lonesome self, upset about my verbal altercation with my mother and then a nice young lady by the name of I think Ashley went to my table and asked me if I d like to try a delicious Old City Lager! I said yes and then proceeded to vent about how horrible my day has been and how I need to drink away my sorrows. She was so empathetic and kind and really cheered me up:) 100% the best service I ve had in a fortnight! Thank you Ashley

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

shae is absolutely wonderful! so kind, lovely, fast service, and so easygoing. she s got a great attitude and is always extremely helpful and attentive. 10/10, wouldn t want to be served by ANYONE else because the rest truly don t compare

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

I had an amazing experience at Old City Station Pub thanks to the exceptional customer service provided by Ashley. She was attentive, friendly, and went out of her way to ensure everything was perfect. From her warm welcome to her knowledgeable recommendations, Ashley made the entire visit enjoyable. Her professionalism and genuine care stood out, turning a good meal into a memorable experience. I highly recommend Old City Station Pub and commend Ashley for her outstanding service!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

taco tuesday was scumpdeliouce , yay to shea best server , knows the customers

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Excellent service by Ashley!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Ashley the GOAT, the wings were a close second!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

When old city opened back up I frequented with my friends, but over time it wasn t the ideal place to go on a Friday/Saturday night. I went more recently when Brandyn started managing and things have completely turned around. I really enjoy weekend nights at old city with my friends! Thanks Brandyn for a great experience everytime!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Always a great time at old city! Even better when ya get Shae as your server! Shes an absolute gem!

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Thank you to Ashley for the great service

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Had an over all great experience, great drinks and service. Luckily had Ashely as my server, very warm and welcoming, she was also very attentive. Would recommend to anyone on a casual night out or trying to have some fun into the late hours.

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

We were having a crew party and Ashely was our waitress. She did an amazing job and took care of all us. Thank you for putting up with us Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Great place to come with a group of people for food and drinks. Id come again anytime

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Ashley Best service ever!!

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Shay is an amazing server! Best service in the city.!

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Shay rocks my socks! Excellent serving and a sweetheart

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Shaelynn was an amazing server so sweet answering any and all questions and a huge smile with service

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Had a fantastic experience at old City! I ve gone plenty of times but had to write a review this time because of the amazing service from Shae Lynn! She was so on point and polite and efficient! Would for sure go again! If you re in the area, ask for Shae Lynn as your server!

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Shae is the best server, always look forward to seeing her at OC !

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Tonight, me and my best friend had the best experience at this pub the food was great and Shay gave us a wonderful time by her service , we definitely coming again, thanks Shay

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

I ve been coming here for a while and Shae is an amazing server, always a smile on her face!!

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

SHAE was amazing tonight!! Highly recommend. Dope server. Great Tacos tonight.

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

I was in there the other day and my server, Shaelynn was such a sweetheart! She was so kind and attentive, some of the best service I have ever had in a pub.

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Shealynns drinks are top tier, I will wait at her bar for eternity if it means shes making it

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Everyone was so friendly, big shout out to a cute girl named Shae ! Thank you Food : 4/5

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Shaelynn is such a cutie. Really made the experience memorable, that girl needs a raise.

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

I took my talents to old city tonight solely for the Canucks game as I bet my grocery money on a Ross Colton goal. Although I didn t get the outcome I wanted, Ashley was there by my side to support me by serving the best rum and cokes I ve ever laid my tastebuds on. She made sure I kept hydrated and taken care of even though my eyes were peeled on the game, with knowing I wouldn t have groceries for the next two weeks. Truly a character player for the team, i will be returning in no time because of Ashley s brilliant service tonight.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Great atmosphere and our server Chloe was great!!!!!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

always so nice seeing friendly faces you when you go out , shaelynn is such a lovely bartender !! Efficient and always so friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

There private party room is nice, has its own bar.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Ashley is such an amazing server, we love going to old city because of her!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

I only come to this Pub because I am in love with Ashley Mcphee

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Ashley was a great sever was super quick and so nice will be back

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Our Server/Bartender Ashley is always smiling and makes you feel welcome as soon as you walk in. Ashley makes the experience of going out to eat and have some bevies enjoyable! The Wings are the Best and the vibe is always good at Old City - highly recommend!!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Great pub and a fantastic server. Ashley went above and beyond for our table and was very pleasant to chat to even though she was extremely busy. We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Great atmosphere, menu and prices. Surrounded by multiple tvs that usually have every game on. They also have a large projector on the back wall. They have live DJs, theme nights, other events and contests weekly. We came in for a work event recently; it was extremely busy; our server, Ashley went over and above to make sure we had the best possible experience. The food and drinks were on point. Will continue to recommend and come. 7/5 stars Parking: Free parking in their parking lot as well as paid (free after 5 ) parkade direct across the street

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Great local pub with great food and a super happy hour. Love having Ashley as our server. Friendly and fast service, always!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

I love coming to the OC! Ashley served me tonight and was a shining light! I highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Big shout out to Ashley! It is servers like her that make a pub an enjoyable place to snack and sip! My table was doing shots for a party and I said no as I do not drink Ashley made sure to bring me a mock tail shot so I could join in! Thanks for keeping it real Ash

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Love old city, Ashley is always so fun to be served by!

★★★★
December 15, 2024

I don t come here often but when I do it s pretty good, Ashley is usually working and so amazing!! Such a nice girl :)

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Great place to catch the game, great food and even better service. My Server Ashley McPhee unreal!!! Never had such great service in my life. Whatever you are paying her , it s not enough. Absolute rockstar that girl!! Food

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Love coming here every taco Tuesday! Tacos and drinks are amazing and our server Shae is always such a pleasure

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Had the pleasure of being served by Ashley. Absolutely amazing person and server, there aren t enough starts in the sky to rate her properly. Infinity star rating from this guy

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Shaelynn was the sweetest server (very pretty too) and served me and my friends without delay. She also had an insane memory and didn t even need to write down our orders.. CRAZY! She s the best can t wait to come in and see her again soon. rest of the staff was great too!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

The highlight of my nights whenever I come in is being served by Shaelynn. She has outstanding problem solving and always does her very best to suit everyone s needs.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

My wife and I usually go on Thursday or Sunday to catch the football games. The service, food, and drinks are bar to none. On our recent visit, our server, Ashley McPhee, noticed my wifes jersey and switched the TV closest to us to her game without asking. She was so attentive and friendly. Best value and service in Nanaimo

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

OMG , absolutely most amazing beautiful lovely young lady who was our waitress that rocked it , Shaelynn is and always will be the reason we will return!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Shae always makes the best drinks, i always look for her whenever im at oc

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Shaelynn is the best bartender such amazing service! Love her

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Shaelynn is a very kind, upbeat, & courteous gal, she is wonderful at the work she does! Shaelynn fosters interpersonal connection with guests and presents exceptional customer service. She goes above and beyond for her customers; ensuring they have a satisfactory experience & consistent meals & drinks! way to go girl!!!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Shaelynn is my favourite server everytime I go to old city

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Shaelynn is the best sever around

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Had an amazing time at old city! Our server Shaelynn was super kind, knowledgeable & friendly making our experience super smooth as me and my husband don t typically like going out due to his anxiety issues. Shaelynn made us feel so welcome and warm will definetly be coming back in the future !

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Had a fantastic experience at old city station pub thanks to our server, Ashley. Friendly, attentive, and efficient, she made our visit so enjoyable. Drinks arrived quickly, and she was always there when we needed anything, without being overbearing. Great service all around.highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Had a blast at the old city. Our server Ashley M was very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Had the most amazing experience at old city with quick and attentive service by our lovely server Ashley!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Ashley s great!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Our server Ashley was efficient and friendly!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Came here for dinner with my family and had Ashley as my server! She was so friendly, provided fast service and very accommodating. I will be back for sure!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Recently quite enjoyed my time at Old City, friendly staff, good food for good prices and my server Shaelynn was absolutely unreal. She was polite and shared knowledge and recommendations, all of my drinks were poured perfect! 100% exceeded my expectations!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Baddie Shae bartender makes the experience a 10/10

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

boy do i love beer but i never knew how much until i was served at old city station pub by ashley. her service made me want to sublet my basement suite just to cover my future tabs probably filled with old city lagers. she also called me a cab and i ve never had a better feeling than when i stumbled through my doorway safe and sound after the canucks game. old city can expect more of my business after the treatment i received last night Wheelchair accessibility: I m not paralyzed but if i was i would still come here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Food was really decent, service was amazing. I think our servers name was Shaelynn? Very pleasant. We havent been here for years but now, my husband and I will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

My server was shae and she was absolutely amazing, beyond friendly and funny, had the best reccomendations and couldnt get enough of her bubbly fun personality. Girl deserves a raise

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Top tier service, great atmosphere and excellent food. Ashley was next level. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Shaelynn is the best! absolutely sweetheart, always serves with a smile and makes you feel welcome to the Business truly a great experience of going to old station and she lights up the experience! Parking: Cross the street huge parkade!! Be careful as some days it s free and other days it s not but still so many options to park

December 8, 2024

Extremely unfriendly waitress, its a shame that such unprofessional people work in such a restaurant. The waiter needs to be more friendly

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Cute place to have a pint! Our server today was very prompt and kind.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Been here multiple times and Brandon always shines hes knowledgeable and super friendly!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Too much liqour, drains my bank account... not complaining ;) hehe. Brandyn is awesome though, has completely changed the place from what it was and he has revived the nightlife in Nanaimo. Probably the best spot to go in Nanaimo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Ashley is AMAZING! 10/10 recommend to go in when shes working.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

One of our favourite spots to go! Ashley is so good at what she does, so friendly and super fast service! I d recommend this place to anyone!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Fabulous service! Great place to grab a beer and some wings and catch the game! Our server Ashley was prompt and professional. Would recommend to anyone!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Hands down the best pub in town with the best food. Sophia is always my server and shes average. Thank you. Wings are great

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Went there recently and I have to say Sophia and Shilo are some of the best servers I ve ever met, friendly and helpful! Such a iconic duo. I try to go to the Old City pub every time I m in Nanaimo and it never disappoints! Good food and amazing drinks

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

I enjoyed the Vegan wings. Great server, Chloe.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Brandyn went above and beyond while my wife was in labor and hooked me up with the best wings on they island I would eat the wings everyday

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

I am always honoured to be served by Shaelynn at Old City. She makes every experience such an amazing time, it s always nice being greeted with a friendly smile. Will be coming back!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Service is phenomenal we love visiting for Shae s service 10/10

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Food is so good, and service is awesome, especially Chloe!!! The best server at any restaurant ever. Super friendly, very efficient, just overall 11/10. I hope she s working every time I visit! She just slays

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

I Honestly love coming to this pub all the time quite often I wanna give a massive shoutout to the staff that work at this pub bouncers on the daily always so exceptional respectful and welcoming!! I wanna overall give a huge recognition to shae the waitress that works at this bar always so polite when taking orders and is on her job spot on when welcoming everyone from when you walk in to when you walk out amazing all the time!! Definitely rate this place with a huge 5/5 stars!!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

The food was good and our server Chloe was great!! Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Chloe was great server!

★★★★
December 1, 2024

As a tourist, I was a bit hesitant about the price at first, but by the end of the night I was most definitely pleased. The vibes and service were amazing, especially our server(Shaelynn), who was really sweet and helpful! Definitely will come back again!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Had an amazing experience at Old City Station Pub! The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the food was fantastic. A special shoutout to Chloe, who was an absolutely awesome server friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. She truly made our visit memorable. Highly recommend this place!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Literally the greatest place on earth, all because of my amazing server, Shilo. She is always so kind, and the hardest working server. I will be showing up everyday from now on.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Came for a beer and a bite after a long day, Shaelyn was very welcoming and served me right away. Couldent have been better.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Love to come in every Tuesday for tacos and Shaelynns wonderful service! She makes the best margaritas ever

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

I give my outmost respect to Shaelynn one of your most exceptional employees. And it shows how she stands out and how she performs her job with excellence and with a genuine loving smile. That is what is required in leadership quality and how she handles herself on the floor and in behind the bar and with your customers. She s definitely a keeper. Looking forward to our return visits.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Shaelynn is a queen

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND OLD CITY PUB TO ANYONE VISITING OR LIVING IN NANAIMO!! it is probably my go to bar.. my all time favourite.. their atmosphere is outstanding .. great happy hour prices & standard prices in general !! THE BEAUTIFUL SMART CARING EMPATHETIC ATTENTIVE SHAE WILL BE HAPPY TO BE AT YOUR SERVICE!!! Shae is so outstanding at her job and an amazing human overall!! Catch her Tuesday nights for $4 Taco s!!!! & margarita s !! Shae makes a mean berry margarita(: TRULY LOVE OLD CITY AND VISIT OFTEN!! Saturday is the best night to come in my opinion if you are looking for good music and a fun place to go .. around 10/10:30 they remove the tables/chairs .. a guest DJ comes in & its beyond fun & lively!! Highly highly recommend.. Graydon, Spencer, the doorman Matt & other security guards + Stunning Shae make Old city feel like a home!! LOVE IT HERE 1000/10

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Sophia is always my server I always have a fantastic time. She is the best server Ive ever experienced. This place is recommended to anyone i meet. Thanks Sophia

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

There is only 3 words to describe old city Sophia, Sophia, Sophia, and Sophia what great service and care for customers! By far the best pub in Nanaimo. I recommend everyone come here for your great food and drinks and kind attentive service!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Whenever I head to Old City it s a great time. One of the managers, Brandyn, always makes sure I m sorted with what I need. He also books some great entertainment!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Been going to old city for a bite to eat or a fun night out for some time now! Always have a great time, great food and entertainment. The staff are all so friendly, one of the managers Brandyn has efficiently helped me with anything I ve needed.

★★
November 22, 2024

I had take out, chicken wings and fries, as I had heard about the great wings. The wings were average, and fries were seasoned/battered and did not taste like real potatoes. I waited almost two hours for my order. I appreciate that it might have been very busy, but the food was cold and not satisfying.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

It was pretty busy the night we were in and our server was pretty stretched. Not her fault, but they could have used one more server. Food was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great drinks and service!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Fun place, I enjoyed the transition between Pub to club.. The food was standard pub food, a little salty but enjoyable. Decent selection of tapped beers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

How much per person, depends on how long your there lol. Reasonable, Happy hour, daily specials

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Ethan is the best bartender on the island. He deserves the world.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We re usually served by Sofia and she s the absolute best server in Nanaimo!! Bar none! Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I really love this place. I often get the pork island tacos, cause they have a sort of carnitas taste to them. Service is great! Shouts out to Sofia, who was my most recent server. She was fantastic!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Every time I come into old city Spencer s is always very attentive as well as all the other staff but shout out to Spencer for all his hard work :)

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

As a recent transplant to the neighborhood, I was thrilled to find the OC... A real pub with great staff! Especially Spencer - he is always smiling and gives quick service, no matter how busy. Wing night is killer, too!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Spencer gave me the best shaft Ive had since living in Nanaimo, the wings were fantastic as well!!!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great food and atmosphere. Our server Shiloh was awesome. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great service and always with a smile. Everyone one here treats you like family. Sophia is fantastic!!!!! I got paid to write the last sentence. Only kidding

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I asked for a double shaft & wings. Wings were the best in Nanaimo and they played all the SPORTS games on their 14 screens in the pub FANTASTIC! But Brandyn gave me his shaft and had me judge how his shaft tasted! His service was amazing and the shaft was tasty! Def recommend OC!

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great for club vibe and snacks. Quantity of food was not worth the price. Good location and atmosphere though. Has parking. Dietary restrictions: Has GF options. Parking: has parking outside

★★★★
October 22, 2024

Friendly & fun staff .Good music lots of space to dance with a great balcony to relax and enjoy the lighting .The best IPA s on tap I ve tasted!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Never disappoints, central location

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great spot for wings and drinks, even for vegans

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great people, excellent service

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

pretty good food. my chicken wrap was nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Really nice place with a pleasant atmosphere. Staff are very friendly and good hosts. Highly recommend stopping in for a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great old place. Macaroni bites are awesome

September 22, 2024

Went to old city later in the night and the hostess pheobe was so rude and treated us like we were scum on her shoe. Never going back there again until she s gone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Love their beer selection. Food is awesome, wings are top notch. Could use poker and keno but then that beings in a different crowd too

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Yikes. Went tonight and literally had the worst food Ive ever had in nanaimo. Apparently the cooks all called in sick. Thats very unfortunate, but regardless it was inedible. Wings were over battered in soggy coating and no flavor, nachos had very little toppings, mozza sticks had a thick coating of salt and no marinara or any kind of sauce. Waitress tried but drinks were 10-15 minutes to order then another 10-15 to arrive. UPDATE: August 2024: night and day experience to last time. Beer list was great, service was stellar and great wings and appies. Glad I gave it another shot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Huge selection of wing flavors!

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great place for a large gathering, and the food was tasty!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great place, great food. Wasn t very busy because of being mid week but would like to go back on weekends. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

THE WINGS! GO ORDER THE WINGS! Delicious & affordable. We ordered 4 half pounds and every one was tasty. Very well priced and fast. No photos because we devoured them.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Shilo is nice.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

A pub restaurant which broadcasts matches. Quality restaurant that fulfills its role.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The manager/bartender Grayson is an absolute Gem !! His mojitos are bomb

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great for happy hour. Cheese burgers are really good too

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Wings were good, service was fast but unpleasant. Atmosphere was bad, DJ started blasting in our ears 10 minutes into us getting our food. We were carded and photographed at the entrance and had our wrists stamped, then carded twice more while sitting. The whole process felt invasive and uncomfortable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Fantastic pub food. Serve thier nachos with a ton of toppings and HUGE ramekins of salsa and sour cream, not the little things you typically see with a $3 charge for extra (eyeroll). Always friendly staff. If you re looking for a good pub with solid classic pub food, this is it. Don t change! :)

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Tasty drinks !!

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Quick beer after theatre with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Their vegan wings are actually really good. Most places screw up the texture. Great beer selection.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great place to watch the game! Food quite average at best service great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good place for happy hour

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Pretty popular after work spot. Food is pretty good. Staff can be a little disinterested, but thats pretty common in our pub and restaurant scene. Although on my last visit, the guy working the bar was very friendly. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Hard to beat these prices,

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Old City Station Pub is amazing. Great service, food was amazing. Ideal location in Nanaimo.

April 22, 2024

Horrible service and watered down drinks.. Would give 0 stars if I could.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great happy hour prices.. 5$ beer, appies also great prices better than Simon holt.. 7.50 ..not happy.. food not great either. Expensive..

★★★★
April 22, 2024

We love coming here for wing night! There are lots of flavors to choose from and the wings are delicious. Giving 4 stars out of 5 because they are chincy with the sauce. Great berry margaritas

March 22, 2024

Loud sports with volume on, vegan wings are frozen chikn fingers, bar ran out of vanilla vodka and bartender didn t know anything about the beers he was pouring. $50 for two drinks and the wings, pretty brutal and would not recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great place if you are looking for a dancing pub on a Saturday night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

We had wanted to visit this pub for quite a while, and finally the time was right. Im sure this place is really hopping Friday and Saturday nights, but we went on a Sunday which happened to be very quiet. I had been in search of a good beef dip to replace the one I used to enjoy at Pipers before it closed. After several tastes at popular restaurants, I was very satisfied with OCPs beef dip. I had it with fries, but there are other options like soup or salad . My husband raved about the honey mustard wings and will be returning to try other flavours since the menu has so many! We had a very comfortable experience and our server Monica really made an impression on us because you could tell how important it was to her that we were enjoying everything. I find that a sign of a good Server is one who always offers even before you need to ask! That was Monica for sure. Im excited to explore other items available there, especially the weekend brunch from 11-3pm. Looks fantastic Parking: We ended up with rock star parking, which was a bonus on a rainy evening

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Excellent wings for a decent price! Servers are understaffed and its very echoy noisy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great place to watch the Canucks game and grab a beer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

If you need a good time, Old City is the place to be! They always have incredible service and great food. Best wings in town by far and reasonably priced. Be sure to go when Ash M is working, shes always on top of keeping our drinks filled and brings a pleasurable atmosphere.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Very nice surprise..great price..amazing 7 days a week happy hr...fantastic

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

My friends and I have a good time everytime. I like this place.

★★★
February 22, 2024

First time and it was pretty disappointing. I m a server myself so maybe mine was having an off day but service was pretty slow. Looked as though she was running the floor alone at lunch time so not surprising but that s not even the issue. It s that she wasn t friendly in the slightest. If I wasn t in this industry and took pity I wouldn t have left a tip at all to be honest. Food was okay.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Was here just for a drink was tasty drink tho.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The buffalo ranch wings were very good. Also dry ribs dipped in Buffalo ranch was awesome too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Went for 2 Phillips beers which were on special today for $6 for a 20 oz pint....wow. Had the special which was pulled pork poutine...absolutely perfect, wish crispy fries. Also had the chicken fingers with crispy fries....marked $14 on menu but printed on bill as $16. Crystal made the experience great and 100% correct!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Came on a Sunday, the server was a FREAKING rock star. She was literally run off her feet. only one here running food, bartending and serving 10 plus tables at a time. She deserves a raise I don t know how she does it I ve never seen it this busy with just one person on I feel for her.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

My review from a few years ago was 1 star. I went back recently and things have improved. Food

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

A friend suggested that I go to a pub while I was in Nanaimo. So, I hit the Old City Station Pub, the service and the food were good, had a drink and the atmosphere was cozy and laid back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

All I can say is, fun fun fun. Go on a Friday or Saturday night. Great staff and great food.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

We held a friend reunion here today, and could not have picked a better place! Good drinks, good food, great music, and the service was outstanding. I wish I had asked for the waitresss name so I could give her a shout-out. She happily tolerated our shenanigans, and was just so much fun. If I lived in Nanaimo, this would be a regular hangout (but Im sure the staff is glad it was a one off, hahaha).

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Decent pub with great service never without a drink here ! Food is always good and fairly fast to the table.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Enjoyably spot. Very nice and clean

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food decent, staff great, but it was so quiet in there you could hear a mouse fart.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really great service by Kaida!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I have been coming to Old City for a while, Old City is hands hands down the best pub I ve ever been to. The staff is welcoming and very friendly and I was meticulously cared for by shilo probably the best bartender in the entire world. I will never stop coming here. I come here probably 4 times a day just for the atmosphere and for Shilo s incredible service! Best time ever! I would probably have my wedding here

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was horrible. We got the fish and chips which was on special and we were served the smallest piece of fish Ive ever seen and it was super rubbery. Fries were soft and under cooked as well, waste of money. They do have good TVs to watch the game but the service is sub par and with the bad food I will not be back.

★★
December 22, 2023

Good place to watch a game, but the food was slow to come out of the kitchen, the fish and chips were embarrassingly small portions, and the service was not great.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Atmosphere is great. Big tvs and lots of space. Unfortunately, the food is lacking in quality.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Sports bar where you can get wings with different flavour

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing location

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had delicious lunches. Server was amazing and went over and above on making us happier than we deserved. Very personable and talked to us for a while as it wasnt too busy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was impressed with this place! Service was excellent and had a good food/drink selection. Would definitely come back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome...awesome. Havent been in for 5yrs, glad we returned. Great service and food. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We ordered wings .they were yummy. They have 6 different types of wings Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely beautiful experience with amazing people and great energy all night long. Food and drinks were top as well with decent prices.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was really good! Will definitely be back. Our server did a great job. We werent in any rush he just refunded drinks and was adding if we wanted anything throughout the evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such a welcoming place! Great atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The atmosphere is amazing! Great staff, good food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time there . A good experience

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time eating there it was good had buffalo chicken sandwich an fries

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always love seeing the consistent nice service!

★★
December 22, 2023

Ordered 3 drinks, 2 had chips out of them.