The Well Public House at Casino Nanaimo in Nanaimo

620 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E2, Canada

★★★★☆
(118 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bar

About

For a great selection of favourite entrées or casual pub fare, The Well Public House @ Casino Nanaimo has it covered. Choose from a delicious selection of appetizers, pizzas, stacked burgers and sandwiches, a favourful pasta or stir-fry. We’re ready to serve you a late breakfast or a healthy night snack, too. With a special meal & drink feature every day, you just might discover that The Well Public House @ Casino Nanaimo is your new favourite place to eat!

Website
thewellpublichouse.com
Address
620 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E2, Canada
Plus Code
5377+RX Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
10 AM–12 AM
Tuesday
10 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
10 AM–12 AM
Thursday
10 AM–12 AM
Friday
10 AM–2 AM
Saturday
10 AM–2 AM
Sunday
10 AM–12 AM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Photos

Reviews

3.6
★★★★☆
118 reviews

Most Mentioned

price (8) beer (5) slots (3) nachos (3) onion (3) steak (3) chow mein (2) ad (2) poker (2) live music (2)
5 stars
42
4 stars
37
3 stars
13
2 stars
6
1 stars
20
December 9, 2024

We just had had takeout , beef and brocoli and noodles … terible cold noodles soft mushy …. And mushroom chowmein , this place is a waste of money …. Do not eat here

November 11, 2024

The food took over 30 min My Greek salad up sale had no onion or olives The chow mein was incredibly small The fact that there was only 4 other tables besides us Terrible n expensive

★★
June 20, 2024

I paid $18 for 7 wings that should have been under $10. These guys should be ashamed at what they are charging. It’s not even like it’s great atmosphere that you’re paying for. My server was great, but not enough to make up for their prices. Even the drinks are overpriced. You pay top shelf prices for bottom shelf liquor. I went here based off such high reviews and after my experience am thinking they bought all the positive reviews. Go anywhere else in the city and pay the same amount but walk away full. Now I have to go somewhere else to eat so I’m not starving. Don’t waste your money here folks

★★★★★
February 24, 2024

#Firstvisit was 👍 cashed out more then I put in.... only came because we were so close. Courtyard.... came back second day and ate dinner and it was delicious And our 12 year veteran made us feel at home. #cheerful #atmosphere Silver fox at the door also had a good sense of humor. Will stop in again when in town

★★★★★
December 24, 2023

I only wish that I got the server that helped us, her name. She was absolutely amazing and she helped us every time that we went in here to eat. I was in town for Brett Kissell concert and I stated a hotel right next-door and decided to just eat at the casino every day. And it was a fantastic experience. The food was so good the nachos. Oh my gosh so good And the service was amazing so friendly and I would definitely recommend going and eating here.

★★★★
September 3, 2023

The food was good 👍🏽 the portion was just right 💯 service with a smile both times I ate here 🌝 The beef dip was nice with the toasted bun and dip, nice crunch with the fries ❣️ then the clubhouse sandwich 🥪 is on point! Done real nice 🔥 the menu has decent options 👌🏽 A good place to eat, I loved the cheesecake they have ❤️ Located inside the casino Worth checking it out 🙂

★★★★
November 3, 2021

Just found this little jewel of a place inside a Casino. Service was top notch and the food delicious. Not your average casino restaurant. Very casual, comfy and a meal you can afford!

★★★★
December 30, 2018

Decent food at a good price. I love how their kitchen is open late 7 days a week

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Service is really slow. But everything is really tasty.

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Again drive by my cell pick up where drive by on highway.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Had really good casadea and onion rings

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Its a great place good food. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is very easy to maneuver wheelchairs,walkers Food : 3/5 |

Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food is truly awful. Roadkill would taste better I am sure.

March 22, 2024

9:30 pm (Sunday March 10th) We waited to be seated in the restaurant, and we were both completely ignored. 3 or 4 girls (servers) standing around chatting, too busy to notice customers waiting to be seated. A shame, I used to enjoy the restaurant I won t be back for the food here again.

Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Very unappealing, no window, dark and dirty, poor service with mediocre food with big prices. Had to look for a clean table, wasnt busy with a long wait for basic lunch items. unfriendly waitress that couldnt bother to bring water to everyone at the table, only one water brought. Doesnt compare to the match eateries in other casinos. Do not recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Always good.

February 22, 2024

Phoned in to ask if UFC event would be aired and was told no. We came in anyway and it was on all tvs. Nachos were burnt and cheese sparse, found a hair in the sour cream. Hubby finished his beer and was never asked if hed like another. Absolutely terrible- would not recommend and well never go back. I would have chosen zero stars if it was an option.

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Just a fail roast beef dinner was cold and burnt corn for vegetables

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive eaten here a few times, the fish and chips is good, but last night I had the BBQ chicken and ribs. It was hands down the best meal that I have ever had in Nanaimo. I tried to go back today to have an order of straight ribs but missed the kitchen hours. See you tomorrow!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lots of people come here to meet and visit.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very pricey. Do not go there.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Poor service, food was definitely meh

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I feel that before Covid the menu had more choices. As well as missing the buffets, pasta specials and the live music. Food is still good though for whats available. And its a friendly atmosphere with friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely food! Don t miss the brownies!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegetable is served dead.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great central location. Classic old pub. Lots of beer on tap. Food specials everyday.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ok food; great service

December 22, 2023

Honestly one star is a stretch. My husband s first experience here was horrible, waiting over 2 hours to have his dinner brought to him, while everyone else around him was being served dessert? Racism is alive and well at The Well

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Went here with some family while we had some fun at the Casino. Great food, huge portions, and our service person was excellent. We will definitely be going back again.

December 22, 2022

Most rude service I have had in quite some time. Carrie was the waitress and a man were on staff. Over 8 minutes waiting before even being acknowledged we were waiting at the front for a table. Waitress rolled her eyes multiple times when we asked what beer was on tap and if there were any daily specials. Waited 20 mins for ketchup. Just a terrible overall experience. The attitude and lack of customer service was absolutely ridiculous.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Guy at door was extremely rude. Patrons fighting with staff at the bar. Super long wait times. First and last time there and we didn t even sit down. Won t be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The best beef dip in BC!

December 22, 2022

Possibly the worst restaurant on the island. All their advertisement photos are not even the actual cafeteria you sit in. Ordered the pulled chicken burgers. We couldn t even eat our food it was so terrible. Server took away our full plates of food and offered no options for a different meal or discount. Don t go here.

December 22, 2022

The food tasted bland(had pulled cajun chicken) the cajun flavor was just a sprinkling of black pepper and was strangely very wet which made the bun so soggy. Left hungrier than when I went in.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We used to go as a huge group..NOT anymore!! Millers waaaaay better!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Cheaper than the other options around. Quality was amazing

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had a quick bite after work with a girlfriend and ordered the Poutine! Food was really good and fresh! Presentation was very professional, Waitress was friendly and professional, & It didnt take too long for my food to arrive. There are a few more things on the menu I would like to try so I will be going back again soon!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had to use take out boxes and plastic silverware, dishwasher was broken, but all turned out ok

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My ginger beef with sauted onion was burnt onion ad flavourless other then tasting burnt

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best place for steak..just order one less cooked than u like it and it will come perfect!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great selection of food! Good service and clean environment!

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

If you call for The Well Public House restaurant, the call goes to the casino front desk and they don t have a clue what is actually going on with the restaurant. Poor organization and wasted 15 minutes of our evening. Restaurant also looked pretty bland and is part of the casino, so it s a loud busy setting.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I dont know why anyone would diss the well . Its cheap as hellz yeah , and the foods decent . I love it . As a middle aged male that wants to eat alone in the dark and not see anyone I know ---- I LUV IT

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Decent food and good sized portions. Friendly staff too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good service, nice staff, and tasty food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

we went to the casino for some slots then hit the well public house for some nachos with my family after! the nachos were actually so good. can t say that many places in nanaimo have good nachos. atmosphere and services was great too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Updating my review to 5 stars. The food was great and our server, Clay, was friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good food, good prices, great service from Clay. Just wish there were more interesting vegetarian options! Regardless, well be back! :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food at a very good price. Service was terrific.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very pleasant server, polite, quick and thorough. Food was good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good food reasonably priced with friendly staff... Whatever else do.you need after having some fun playing slots or poker.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great eggs benny!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Huh

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great food great Price and cold beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food and service were good. Really like the Daily Specials. Was a great night out

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great service, great food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Poker night

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good food , good portions and very helpful and polite staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food was really good pub style food. Cheap on happy hour too. Friendly staff. Would recomend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Amazing steaks! All the food is really good. The service has been great every time.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Price is great and wings are awesome! Calamari is a small portion for the price though

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent food & staff! Always so friendly and kind . Food is always hot and delicious and never disappoints .

★★★★
December 22, 2019

The caesers are sick and for all you old peeps the drinks are good, the food is pub food so dont expect to much. Good luck on the slots!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great service - great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

I originally went for a Beer & Burger fundraiser for hospice. Ive been back twice since then the burger was really good and everything Ive had since has been amazing

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good basic food for a reasonable price. Quite like casino fare. Steak with garlic toast and salad was just that. No potato or veggie side.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Excellent buger and fries , home made patty and hot fries wirh delicious gravy.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great value!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Great place