The River's Reach Pub in New Westminster

320 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3A8, Canada

★★★★☆
(1399 reviews)
Categories: Pub Restaurant

About

River's Reach Pub is the place to be for great food, drinks, music, sports & always a great party. We offer a unique style with a well crafted menu on both our food and drinks. So come down & check out our ‘historical décor’, or catch the big game on one of our 21 TVs.

Website
riversreach.com
Address
320 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3A8, Canada
Plus Code
635M+RH New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday
11 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
11 AM–12 AM
Thursday
11 AM–12 AM
Friday
11 AM–1 AM
Saturday
11 AM–1 AM
Sunday
10 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Food Food at bar Spirits Wine
Dining options
Seating
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

Photos

Reviews

4.1
★★★★☆
1399 reviews

Most Mentioned

pizza (67) happy hour (31) nachos (23) patio (21) dip (15) prime rib (14) server (13) tuna (9) fare (7) fine (6)
5 stars
636
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483
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★★★★
December 17, 2024

A decent spot to grab a quick bite if you're in the area. The pizzas and burgers are fairly good, but I opted for a bowl, and the portion size was disappointingly small. I ended up having to order something else to feel satisfied. If you're looking for a light meal, it might work, but for heartier appetites, you may need to explore other options or order additional items.

★★★★
December 16, 2024

There were a few things that left room for improvement. The drinks, including the Old Fashioned, were served in plastic cups, which felt a bit out of place for a sit-down pub experience. The chocolate peanut cake was unfortunately stale and overly sweet, as was the coleslaw. On the bright side, the smashed burger and fish and chips were solidly average — nothing mind-blowing but satisfying enough. Overall, it’s a decent spot for a pub.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

It was our first time at River's Reach & we will definitely be back. We ordered a few appies, including nachos, and they were all delicious. Mary was our server and she was so amazing - friendly, professional & sincere. Thanks Mary!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

We always have a great time at the River’s Reach Pub. They’ve renovated since the last time we were here and everything looks really nice and updated. Both our server and bartender were super attentive and friendly. On one night we came for dinner and had chicken strips and fries (not pictured, because we ate them too fast!). On our second night we came in just for a few drinks at the bar! We really liked the Spicy Lime Margarita and the Zero Proof Heineken. Definitely the best non-alcoholic beer we’ve tried, tastes just like the real thing. We’ll definitely be back when we’re in town! Check them out!

★★★
December 9, 2024

Ordered a burger and the paddy was really bland. No flavor at all. Chicken salad was passable. Service was slow and disorganized.

★★★★★
October 25, 2024

Thank you for an amazing evening Rivers Reach New Westminster crew! I very much enjoyed the amazing Thursday All day happy hour! Good vibes, good people, great specials!

★★★★★
September 15, 2024

I recently visited The River Reach in New Westminster for brunch, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish! The new brunch menu is impressive — the dish I enjoyed featured crispy bacon, perfectly seasoned potatoes, and the most delicious poached eggs. The flavors were spot on, and the presentation was as appealing as the taste. What made the experience even more memorable was our server, Lexi, who is hands down the best in New West! Lexi's warm personality, attention to detail, and impeccable service made us feel right at home. She truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic meal, making our visit even more special. The River Reach has nailed it with their new brunch offering, combined with the exceptional service from Lexi. If you're looking for a top-notch brunch spot in New West, this is the place to be. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be back! Five stars!

★★★★
September 25, 2023

This place turns out very nice, the service is excellent, the atmosphere is very good. Only that I didn't enjoy the Crispy Chicken slides. They cold down very fast and hard like hockey pops. I would like the slides with brisket or pull pork. FIrst time that I tried with chicken and not good. We asked for something else and was excellent. Thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Love this place. Nachos can be a bit bigger...the amount I mean of meat and in general..

Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Make couriers wait long

★★★
December 18, 2024

Its a bit of a mixed review. Starting with the good side of Rivers Reach... The service is always great!!! My boyfriend and I have been here a few times and never have anything bad to say. On Monday night we went in for dinner, drinks, and a place to play cards. We could tell right off the bat that there was a different energy coming from the front house team. We soon learned why. It wasnt super busy in there but the servers looked stressed. Our server Saya was great as always. We had to ask for the table to wiped down better and we waited a bit for drinks but ok. No big deal. We ordered a quesadilla and a chicken club. Here is the bad side... The food came out in a timely matter. The quesadilla with caesar salad was fine. Classic pub fare. My chicken club with greens was a different story. At first they brought me the wrong salad. No big deal. Easy fix! Then I took a bite of my sandwich. I sent it back because I had asked to add cheese. I expected to have it rebuilt, maybe melting the cheese on the chicken or something. Instead I got 2 pieces of cold cheese slapped underneath the top bread. I tried to overlook it but after another bite, I understood how bad it was. The bread was barely toasted, the garlic sauce was only in the middle and not spread around, the chicken was dry, and the bacon was so overcooked it crumbled like sawdust. Our server and the manager Christina came to check on me and I again, sent my food back. They apologized profusely and got the kitchen to make me a quesadilla instead. While waiting again I noticed that many full plated of food were being sent back. It was mentioned that the guys in the kitchen were new but seriously? My 7 year old niece can build a sandwich properly. I eventually got a quesadilla. It was fine. Fine is the best thing I can say about it. It was clear that the back of house were under trained and dont care about producing great products. It was also clear that the servers and FOH manager do care and were doing their best at damage control, and great service. Thank you again to Saya and Christina for fixing our evening. We will see you again soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Stopped in for a late night drink. Bartender friendly and hospitable. Kid-friendliness: Nope Service : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great service!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

It was great place to hung out with friends after soccer game. Food is good and very friendly staff.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Tasty pub food. We like their wings a lot, they are on sale Wed+Sun.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Havent tried the food here but its always fun and a whos who of New West in this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Food was pretty good. Had a delicious Caesar and on Saturdays pizza is half off so we couldn t resist. We had the veggie one and it was just ok but there were fresh vegetables on it so seemed more like home made - which might be a good thing. Other pizzas we saw looked delicious as well as the other appies that were going by. It is loud in this pub and I didn t want a loud pub but my friend took me here but onceseatwd, we were able to hear each other so it wasn t bad. No loud music just loud voices. Super friendly servers. Dietary restrictions: We asked for pizza without cheese on one half. They accommodated but was a bit of an ordeal for them to say yes, it was ok. Parking: There are limited free 2 hr parking spots during the day. Paid street parking or you d have to walk a dustance to get free street parking in the residential areas. Kid-friendliness: Not a place I d bring my kids Wheelchair accessibility: Front steps yo get into pub so don t think this would be suitable

★★
November 22, 2024

Went there a couple of weeks ago and was surprised at the prices. The beer is way overpriced and its the same price for craft beer and local beer. Over 2 dollars more per pint than anywhere else.The pizza was good but no half priced pizza like they had before covid. Server said they were going to bring back the half priced pizza but it would be on a Monday and not for a couple of weeks. The menu is not as good as before the new owners took over. We were regular patrons before covid and the few times we came back after, the service was lacking and the prices are not reasonable for what they offer. Might wait a while and go back to see if it has improved any. Not impressed though... UPDATE: I really liked the menu before they closed due to Covid but since they reopened, the menu was just not as good so when I heard they revamped their menu, I went online to see the changes. There are some new items on the menu that I liked but their prices are way too steep and Happy hour prices are NOT good. They used to have half-priced or 2 for 1 appies but now they just take off 4 dollars on the already way too high prices. The prices compared to other pubs are very high. I do however think that the service is still great. Still very noisy in there, hard to have any conversation with my party. Might go back if they make the prices more on track with other similar places but at those prices, Ill pass...

★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This place looks like a great place to hang out from the outside and by its name. But I found it too crowded and noisy. Unfortunately this is more like a sports TV bar and not a quiet venue to enjoy a drink. I had to leave because the noise made it impossible for me to talk with my guest. I understand that its another sports bar and that means that they have TVs showing sports and speakers everywhere, but they might want to consider a quiet zone for people that enjoy talking instead of gawking at sports. Fortunately, there are great places to enjoy a drink and have a chat with a friend if you live in or are visiting New Westminster.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

A place to be!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I always enjoy dropping into Rivers Reach when Im in the area. Plenty of screens for sports, Keno, friendly folk, great menu, and specials. The bonus is Trush and Lexie are super servers/hostesses that have you feeling like you are welcomed home. A 10 on the highly recommended places to go.

★★★★
October 22, 2024

Glad that you finally have brunch. Tried the Eggs Benny today of the new brunch menu. Asked for medium but eggs were more on the Hard side. Hash browns were a little heavy on the salt for my taste. Would have been nice to have fruit instead of a salad. Also not very much sauce on the eggs. Needs a little tweaking but will try a one of the other options next time. Music was a bit loud for Brunch, perhaps more of an easy listening. Hard to hear the other person that came with me.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Good food,great staff, even turned the music down when we asked

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Decent place but not a destination pub. Server was a little moody like she didnt want to be there. Hard to chat too, music was a little loud for the amount of people there. Otherwise ok.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Yum food

October 22, 2024

Update on this post from a month ago. After I posted, I got a response from manager at RR asking to contact them via email, which I did. I received a quick response with an apology and the offer of a gift card. One week later, no card. Sent another email, and got a reply saying, they mailed it but it must have gone to the wrong place. Please give them address again, because they threw away the paper on which it was written. Provided address again. (as an aside, my mailing address is also at the bottom of my email along with my signature). Another week after providing address again, no card. One more email sent. to that one I got a reply from manager saying her dad has been in the hospital, will mail as soon as she can. If this response was in fact true, understood and sorry to hear. Although I find it hard to believe this one person is the only one who can mail out a card. In any event, another week and a half later, still nothing. What. A. Joke. Went for a group birthday lunch there today. Service was slow, delivered by sourly waitress who made no effort to be welcoming or polite. She got my order wrong (asked for mayo on the burger, got what looked like Mac sauce) and when I pointed it out, she said they would remake, and to give them 5 minutes. No apology of course. Ten minutes later she told me the burger was just being plated. Another 5 minutes or so, she brought out my burger on a side plate (childs plate?) and planted it in front of me. She was rude and not afraid to show she was pissed off.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Have been here once on a Canucks game day and once on a Friday. Both nights were packed. There was a wide range of people and age groups leaning more towards an above 35 crowd. The food was okay, nothing outstanding. I really like the interior design.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Their pizza is very yummy! So are the burgers and fries! But watch out for sitting on the deck, smoke from smokers around the corner can blow over you. This has happened to us and forced us to move. And the smoking area which is right next to the front door is disgusting -See Pic - And while the music can be too loud and the AC too cold, overall its a very pleasant dining experience. Our Fav place to go :) Parking: Limited side street parking. Some meter parking out front.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Local pub, good food, good service. Its super noisy on game nights so if youre planning for a visit or long talks with your friends - be warned

September 22, 2024

Kitchen obviously used Sodium Citrate in cheese sauce. Absolutely disgusting, it was inedible. Send your kitchen staff back to culinary school. Will never be back

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Slow service, but good after they got to the table! Drinks were okay, forgot the salt rim on margaritas! Esspreso coffee was decent

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This is a sure shot go to place if you ever venture near the 6th street and 4th avenue. The staff are kind and attentive. They have special seating areas in the bar and the food is delicious. Not many bars offer curly fries but they do. So far I have tried their Peri Peri Fries, Crispy Chicken Sliders, Chicken Wings, Cajun Chicken Sandwich and the Crispy Chicken Sandwich. I am yet to try their Pizza on one of the days where it is priced half.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

It was my first time back in a couple years. My last visit was in 2022 and the food was awful and service was nearly non-existent. I d heard rumours that recently they ve improved a lot so I figured it was worth another shot. I noticed right away that the service was wonderful, lots of staff, super friendly, very quick. Sadly the food fell short. I ordered a beef dip with soup of the day - seafood chowder. I requested crackers to go with it, but the server had no idea what a cracker was, so I tried to describe it. She thought maybe I was talking about a salt or pepper grinder. So I found a photo of premium plus crackers on Google images and showed her. She had never seen them before and said they don t have these things here. So I asked a different server who actually knew what crackers are and she apologized saying they only had bread or pita. The chowder itself was bland and flavourless. The beef dip was just ok but half was super soggy because the au jus must have spilled while it was being plated, so part of it fell apart when I tried to pick it up off the plate to eat. All in all I probably won t bother coming back when there are so many other stellar places nearby. I also can t get over any establishment that has soup on their menu, not offering crackers to accompany it. How the server made it so far in life never encountering one is beyond me. The service and attitude truly was great though. If you re just looking for a place to sip a few beers/beverages and chill - it s a great place for that. The patio space is super nice too.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Nice to be back to our old neighborhood pub. Service was quick, food tastes great .

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I had an amazing experience here and Saurabh was a big reason why! His customer service was exceptional he was attentive, friendly, and always had a smile on his face. Love their peri peri fries

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food great staff. Pretty good calamari. Great pizza, great burger.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Mac & cheese was great! I ordered food for pick up, it was ready on time, staff was friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food great customer service great prices

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The nachos were great

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great place, to stop for a bite and some drinks.

★★
August 22, 2024

We had a small high-school reunion on a hot summers evening. They have no AC! Not acceptable. If it wasnt a group we would have left. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great specials, staff were on it, food was perfect pub food.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great place to spend with friends. Prices are accessible as well as the food.

★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Since reopening it has missed the mark..

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

so good. definetly welcome return customers. make you feel like a family here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

This is a great place to eat pizza and watch sports. There are t.v.s all around. It was busy while we were there but still did not have to wait long for anything. My friend said they have gluten-free options available as well. Its nice to be able to open the window beside your table. I will be back. Staff and customers are friendly here.

July 22, 2024

When your bartender demands $8 on a $12 bartab you have become too expensive for me . Liz down the street at the begbie is honest . And i tip her very well

★★
July 22, 2024

The waitstaff were friendly but the food service was slow and our meals did not taste good. Braised short ribs were extremely dry and tough and the artichoke dip was just ok..

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

It was a good joint. I was with a large group of all my friends so we brought our own ambience. I think it used to be a Chilean chicken joint at one time

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The crispy chicken sliders are big. You get four. They were out of some of the beer specials, but it was a nice, sunny day Vegetarian options: Didnt have, but looked good

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Staff are friendly enough, but prices are pretty high for the average food youll get. This used to be a favorite spot of mine prior to the shutdown, lets just say it hasnt come back better and certainly not cheaper.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

This is a great pub!!! The Servers are friendly and welcoming. Prompt service and great food. Food : 5/5

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Quick & friendly service by attractive waitresses

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Fun atmosphere on a Saturday night, I ll be back for UFC. The wings were great and I enjoyed the serving size of the chicken bowl. Spoke to the new younger manager, he was kind and professional

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Service was excellent, manager was kind & food was great! Will be back for sure, the atmosphere is lovely.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Watched Kentucky Derby and ate !! Wheelchair accessibility: 6th street Back door entrance is wheelchair accessible Food : 4/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Food was okay, drinks were good for price Our server was wonderful Food

May 22, 2024

union busters

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

2024 and nothing marked gluten free on the menu. Ordered a burger with lettuce wrap and they used full sized romaine ! Way too hard to eat. Not much for happy hour drinks. So sad. Used to our favorite restaurant before owner closed it down because staff wanted a union. Won t be back. Dietary restrictions: Menu offered, vegan and spicy. Nothing else.

★★★
April 22, 2024

New owners. Not the same . Half price happy hour appetizers are gone. Definitely not as busy or as popular as it once was. Wont be going back despite going there regularly.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Service was a little slow but made up for the food and beverages

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Service is super good, really impressed.Cajun chicken sandwich and fries was good and the pizza was good too,and crispy. Didnt have to ask for the pizza to be well done it came proper.The atmosphere is great friendly and lots of tvs for UFC and hockey.Ill be back 100%

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Horrible just horrible. Not what it used to be before Covid . Don t even bother here .

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I cannot praise Lexis service enough! Each time Ive had the pleasure of being served by her, she has consistently exceeded my expectations. Lexi is not only incredibly efficient and professional, but she also brings a level of care and warmth that truly sets her apart. She consistently demonstrates a commitment to providing the best possible service. When Lexi is our server, we know we will be well taken care of. Lexis genuine kindness and thoughtfulness make her an absolute delight to interact with. She truly cares about her customers and goes out of her way to ensure that everyone feels welcomed and valued. Thank you, Lexi, for always making our visits memorable and enjoyable!

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Food was soso. Small portions and the Peri Peri fries were not to my liking.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great service at the bar! Fun atmosphere and great food and drink selections.

★★
April 22, 2024

Service was great, food was not, pizza was like it was a frozen pizza, the pizza use to be good.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

One time visit,

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I love the ambience and food.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

A taste of ol New West nostalgia. Warm, inviting & with a place where you feel at home. Hunter ur barkeep is happy to serve ya..Cheers

★★
March 22, 2024

Way overpriced for a local pub!! What happened?!? Overall, friendly place. Probably my last visit, sorry.

★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Service and atmosphere were decent. Epic nachos were mid. Wings lacked meat on the bone but the flavor was okay and the blue cheese dip was alright . Perri Perri fries were decent.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

This is the place to go for hockey games. Its a busy place. Food is good, service is good

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Quite possibly the worst pint of Guinness Ive ever been served in my entire life.

★★
February 22, 2024

Food was pretty bad. Everything else is okay

February 22, 2024

The place, the beer is good, yesterday I went with my boyfriend and a couple of friends and the only bad thing is that the waitress was on the offer, she almost put her bust in my boyfriends face, she came and interrupted the conversations every so often and got in the way Of the people chatting away with my boyfriend, zero respect, he even followed him twice to the bathroom, a cross-eyed waitress who was there, I didnt learn her name but what a lack of respect what she did, they should take more care of their waitresses, what a shame they make us feel. uncomfortable for customers

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food is decent but overpriced for what it is. Service staff are friendly but will forget about your table if they get busy- we had to wait over 20 minutes for the bill. I really like the patio because its got light. The inside is pretty dark, but it does give it a pub vibe.

★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The food here is kind of mid in my honest opinion. I never like writing anything negative but the truth is the truth. On the other hand, the service was very good and the atmosphere was decent as well. Just be careful handling your menus if you go here. Mine were sticky and I dont know what it was and the waiter suggested I made them sticky lol, not really a big problem but something that stuck with me from the experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Super

★★
January 22, 2024

Service can be a bit rude depending on the staff person. Clientele sitting at the bar are usually kind of rough looking so it s a bit unpleasant to go by yourself. Good place to go with a few others.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Last night my friend and I celebrated our birthdays at Rivers Reach. We were in the back room. Bikrim helped organize our event he was fantastic! Mary our server did an outstanding job especially for how many of us there were. Thank for making our day extra special!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Popped in during happy hour...the peri peri curly fries were awesome!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Bartender had hard time remembering my order lol but what he brought me was yummy even though its not what I ordered. Waitess was to busy flirting with the Bartender to work.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Empty. Probably because there us no happy hour anymore. After renovating maybe you think they trying to get moneyi back for paying for it but no turns out the renovations was because they sold half the bar & now its a seperate establishment. A dispensary. So no excuse for that. You think they want there clientele back. Everyone is at other local spots now.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best pizza Ive had!! Ive tried a few of the dishes and none of them have disappointed! My personal favourites are the sweet potato fries (the garlic dip is superior!!) and pizza (any pizza, theyre all amazing!) Wonderful atmosphere and great staff! My favourite restaurant in New West. Food

★★★
December 22, 2023

Ordered a bacon cheddar burger off Uber eats, when it arrived it was a veggie patty with obviously no bacon. After rechecking the app it turns out when you order the bacon cheddar burger the veggie patty option is automatically chosen which is a little bizarre for something focused on meat. As its what I ordered I cant get a refund from Uber and not hating on the restaurant as its not entirely in their control. The veggie burger was good but disappointing when expecting something else. Just posting so people will know to make sure you dont accidentally order a veggie burger.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food and friendly service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cajun pastas are really good, if you are not scared of spice, this is pretty nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bbq pizza tastes like cardboard. Food quality is poor after it reopened and prices are up. Use to be my favorite place but I wouldnt recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service was so good and the pizza was amazing, I really loved it. Thank you for the great service of last Saturday, I will be back next weekend for another pizza.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place was recommended by a friend....this bar was really old school....looked dated. (But a friend said its supposed to look old school like an old English Pub) I give however 5 stars to my waitress...she was new to both waitressing and English. Her people were my people from the same Place in Ukraine. She absolutly brought a warm glow to what was otherwise a grungy looking place. Finally the food was absolutly great...they served 33 Acres beer ...my Fav. Will I go back...juries still out on that decision....but the kicker here is my wife really liked the place. Go figure.

December 22, 2023

Worse experience, it looks like visitors are not welcome, if you re not carrying your passport they won t serve you at all even you bring 2 pieces of ID from another country, anyway I won t go back to where people s don t like visitor s

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Close to home, not close to the river. Far from a reach.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

As far as food goes, its nothing special. Three of us ordered the fish and chips that should have been called soggy fish and chips. A couple servings were overcooked. Service was good, atmosphere was also good, but we found the food to be sub par.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So we changed our mind about this place. We liked the place and food and service a lot before the pandemic. After time they opened again we gave the tray. It was good food, little slow service but ok. Today was the most terribly slow service we ever had anywhere. Weithing so long for food. After they brought wings they did not bring anything 30minutuse even we ordered side dishes, salad and dip. So sad, this place is really good but they dont handle food orders right. We chose to pay for our drinks but after we complained we didnt pay anything, but we left. We will not come back, unfortunately.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome burgers and perfect service! I can recommend this Pub for your evening rest.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome place. My waiter was Kristina. She is so cute and polite person. It was so great pleasure to be customer in this Pub!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great pizzas and deals on Saturdays for them! Definitely worth checking out. Reminds me of old school Boston Pizza pizzas!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We used to come here every weekend. They used to have a nice deal on pizza, and thats why we didnt mind paying $8 for the beer. The menu changed, and the deals are gone. Time to look for a new place

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We quite liked this place, but with the recent price hikes & no more deal days/50% off pizza I doubt we will be back very soon

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is not a good as previous owner

December 22, 2023

Finally, after years of being closed, I was looking forward to trying what was once a go-to place for dinner. The new staff need a lot of work if they ever want to be close to their predecessors. The new menu is lacking as well. Lacking favor and choices. The price is now exorbitant. If you go back to try to go between 4 and 6, at least youll save a bit. If I could give 0 stars for food and service, I would have. I Do Not Recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came in for a late night treat, it was totally amazing, I love both the food and service here. I do read reviews before coming, this place has recently got many complains about new ownership, new menu new staffs. From my experience, this pub is way better than some other pub around, the atmosphere is so chill not so noisy and the food is awesome. yam fries cook to perfection, calamari is crispy came with best dipping sauce ever. Our waitress is very attentive, though her english is not best but her attitude is very warm and polite. The price is reasonable too, we wondered why people are so picky and underrated this place, definitely worth a come back, highly recommend!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Im not sure my review in its entirety was published, my wife and I attended the Rivers Reach Pub last night. The purpose was to follow up with my wifes resume she had submitted for server/bartender position and have a beverage and a bite for date night. And it turned into a great experience way better than we expected, the food was amazing, drinks cold (Coronas) and the staff (Vic) and the others were amazing cant say enough good things about the place. The atmosphere was friendly and inviting, the decor very comfortable and sports on TV. Along with a little Keno and video poker made my evening. Hopefully the wife gets a job and ill have an excuse to be there all the time without appearing stockerish lol. Thank you all for the wonderful night!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food and drinks were good. Staff were very helpful. The interior feels dated though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nicely detailed quaint pub. Tasty bites with yummy drinks Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had great food and totally awesome service Cant wait to go back Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lexi was the best! Went back a couple of times, in our one week stay in New West, because we so enjoyed her personality and great service! See you next August, Lexi! Bruce and Leslie, from Ottawa!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Update: Decided to give this place another shot after my original 3-star review. I m sorry to report that things have not gotten better; if anything, they ve become worse. My group was told menus available online were out of date and we were presented with a new food menu with even more markup ($22 for a plain and overcooked burger? ~$10 for a pint of standard beer?). Our server also gave us the wrong beers but insisted they were correct without even checking with the bar. Really sad to see things go downhill and will have to revise my score down to 1. Unfortunately, I don t think I ll be returning anytime soon. Original Review: Great to see this place open again - drinks and service were decent but the food is mediocre. There s certainly room for improvement (I ordered the tacos), especially when considering that pricing has gone up quite a bit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A Saturday Brunch visit that was Long overdue ! GREAT PUB ! Lexi was our server . . . She is Good A very friendly patron at the next table ( a regular, for sure) told us she has been here a long time... Apparently they are known locally for the custom-made pizzas ... but for a Brunch we chose the sandwich and salad special Well be back very soon . . . Wheelchair accessibility: No . . . This building has a Beautiful front entry designed decades before City planners thought about accessibility !

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is not delicious and the beer, although they have several styles, is not the ideal temperature.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its an amazing place the server Sophia is very very friendly, and as well professional and she pays attention we always have the service this place is highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food and service.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Staff was nice and the food was good

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was closed for quite awhile even after the pandemic. Menu rejigged and prices increased (I know inflation...) But portions are smaller and not as many deals to be had. Still a pretty solid place in the neighborhood.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

They just introduced some good specials and seem to have lowered drink prices with large 20oz Canadians for $6 every day at Happy Hour. Half price pizza back Saturday and now Monday as well. Staff and service has vastly improved recently.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A great place to meet friends.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Expensive, food not the best anymore

December 22, 2023

Love the atmosphere and the day time servers, but for the first time going in late, my server slash bartender, named Vanessa I believe was so busy she wouldnt fully let me ask for what I wanted, ordered wings waited a long to time to get my ranch Dips, I asked for a certain amount of glass of wine, I get it she was trying to save me money but that was not the issue wanted a 9 oz not half and half on special price then hiding it behind counter, I notice she was on the phone a alot behind counter, I asked for my bill, because I still finishing a drink didnt come around right away for me to pay and waited for me to finish my drink, I told her sometimes when someone asks for a bill its because they want to pay an leave right away wether they finish the drink or not, I had to wait. Ended up staying longer making friends, they offered to buy me a drink and that person only got their drink and I didnt receive mine, she claimed I was too drunk already, which was not the case honestly that guy who ordered was drunker than me and got the drink and was dancing in the hall, She didnt even offer me a glass of water, if your trying to do your job right and think someone is too drunk and deny them a drink at least bring them a glass of water. She brought me my bill didnt expect a tip, good on her, she didnt deserve one for the service I got from her and said I was the one being rude, I went alone to enjoy a some food and yes I had my head phones to listen to podcasts and texting my bf back, but I wasnt walking around tripping every where being irragant, but yet she was only doing her job and called me off. I dont think I did anything wrong in the matter but it ok, I accepted it but I will say her behaviour was terrible for being a busy bartender/server and I did not enjoy it at all. I dont recommend going there after 7pm if shes around anytime before that youll get peak service, but I cant tell you about the food quality because I havent tried everything off the menu, I only know I love there wings and went every Wednesday when they had wing Wednesday which they stopped doing and came out with their new menu for cheap appetizers which I have no desire for. Also if I was that drunk she shouldve asked if I need a cab to make sure I got home safe, clearly she not using her serving it right skill properly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Just when you thought great customer service was a thing of the past, until you walk into the Rivers Reach Pub and are greeted by beauty and a friendly smile from Mary, Ella, or Karina, No matter where you sit you are guaranteed amazing service from one of them. My favorite bartender, Bickram (Vic) is not only good looking, but hes smart and hardworking and knows how to go above and beyond with great service, not only with his customers but also with the people he works with. I have had the pleasure of meeting someone very special there, her name is Sofia. Not only is she beautiful and elegant, her personality and customer service is outstanding and if you are lucky enough to sit in her section, she will make sure you visit is amazing and make you feeling like your part of the family. Hats off to the Rivers Reach for well put together selection of staff. Stop in and say hi to an amazing bunch of people. I can hardly wait for my next visit. Thanks to everyone at Rivers Reach for the great service!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service is awful.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was great, the service was better!! Lexi was our waitress and she was super friendly and very knowledgeable. Will definitely be back.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Gave this place another chance. Total mistake. Service is terrible, I mean I would have spent more money if I ever saw the waitress. Food is nothing special. Its really too bad, this place was awesome before covid. But now not so much. If you like a good looking pub with terrible service this is you place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had a great time tonight! Good atmosphere, bright and social place to meet up. The service was excellent, with Kristina on the ball keeping the beer flowing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food & friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice pub ...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place, I was there for a private event! The food was incredible and it had a good atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bbq Pizza is amazing. The pub is a place to come with your friends to chill, have some drinks and eat pub food such as some amazing pizza to bite into. Staff are friendly and patient.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great half price pizza night.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

River s Reach staff are all super friendly and do a really good job serving. All staff are very hands on, and super friendly, and very kind. In this very poor economy, as with everywhere, Shrinkflation has affected resulted in increase prices and sizes of the food, but prices are on point and the food is still exceptional. Please bring back the Nachos in a basket though. Thanks everyone.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Literally one of our new favorite places. Loved everything.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is really great, same as service. Its relaxed atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best mixologist by bick the drinks in the photos is a whiskey, sour and an electric surfboard

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice little pub. Cool private room you can rent in the back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I have been to Rivers Reach several times with my friends since they reopened, and it has become one of my favourite places to go for drinks. The staff definitely make the difference here! Vick and Sophia really stand out, as they are friendly, welcoming, funny, and super efficient. However, all the staff Ive encountered are really great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The service is awesome! Sat at the bar and Vic is awesome! Changed the channel to my game and quick with the drinks. Thanks Vic!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I enjoy it there. My new go to place after work

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Just attended a retirement party and can t say enough about the experience Food was great and Lexie was awesome Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great atmosphere and food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Stopped in for Sunday eats Great Food, Great Service, Super friendly crowd !! I had the Braised Short Rib n Mash with Calamari to start Delicious !!!! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing place to hang out with friends. Nice ambience with absolutely wonderful serving staff. No matter the apprehension(s) one has, the Owner is gem of a person and he handles everything diligently and respectfully. Keep it up

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Chefs daily soup was seafood chowder that was more seafood than potatoes. Highly recommended

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always love going to Rivers Reach! I love all the staff too. This time, I have to give a special shoutout to Bikram. He recently served our table and did an amazing job despite how busy it was! He kept up with our many orders and made sure we all had a wonderful time. Everyone at our table was happy with the service provided by Bikram. He was pleasant, polite and kept a smile on his face every time he came around. Thank you, Bik, for making our experience a memorable one every time you serve us. Truly appreciate it and will keep coming back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Sweet spot in New Westminster.. theyve had their ups and downs over the years and they survived.. Good food. Good service. I recommend this friendly neighborhood watering hole.

December 22, 2023

Definitely not the bar that it was before covid. Use to go weekly. Service was absolutely horrible. After sitting down, we saw our girl once in 30 mins. We had to get another girl to bring us water, drinks etc. Se ended up going to the front to get someone else to give us a bill and left. For the price its not worth going anymore.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

All good. Tasty food and drinks, affordable. And the staff are great.

December 22, 2023

Ordered a pizza . 1.5 hours goes by no pizza shows up. So I ask for my bill, and they charge me with a pizza. This was the special of the day that was recommended to me hahaha. What a joke.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Hunter is the best

December 22, 2023

The waitress was very pleasant but the beef dip was absolutely terrible, its nothing like it was before the shutdown the beef was almost not visible and the dip was so thin you could see the bottom of the bowl, the curly fries werent homemade and Im sure they were McCains frozen. For a dish that cost $22.50 was disgusting. My wife had a quesadilla which she said was just ok. On thing for sure we wont be visiting this place again, should have went to Wendys instead. I wouldnt recommend any dish they serve now!

December 22, 2023

Chicken wings with a weird stale flavor (didnt finish) for 19.50 plus 1.50 for sauce ? The waitress didnt speak English, didnt bring water, napkins , bill and tried using a knife to open a twist off bottle of wine . Chicken wings and 1/2 price bottle of wine 32$ Came to 65$!!! Too plant options out there to waste my time and money going back!

★★
December 22, 2023

I waited 5 mins before asking one of the 4 young women talking to each other if this was self seat None of them even looked at me, yet I noticed 1 of them start to greet people at the door. As I sat, the disrespect continued, waited 3 mins as the 2 bartenders talking to each other didnt even great me. Flagged one down for a beer, flagged a 2nd bartender for the menu and had to flag that same 2nd bartender down to order. TERRIBLE work ethic that didnt change during my stay. Seems like the worth ethic here is, Flag me down if you need something Pizza I ordered is above average for a pub but overall, I would only order it on Saturday when half priced. No offer of pepper flakes or parmesan. Quality check came in after 10min Cool place but the service from majority of the staff was terrible and if I was the owner Id put them all through training or fire them all. Theyd be an embarrassment if it was my establishment. The ONLY TIP I wanted to give is this message to the staff, but I tipped proper out of respect for the owner

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went couple of times and had a great time . Good old school atmosphere with good selection of beers. Its always good at the bar with my spicy cesar. Service of night bartender is amazing too.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had my retirement party here and it was fabulous. Lexie and her crew managed to keep track of almost 60 people, drinks and food, without anyone ever having to wait for their drinks or any mistakes made I cant say enough about their service at this event. Have also been for meals in much smaller groups, the food and service is consistently great.

December 22, 2023

Prepare yourself for a wild ride at rivers reach where the river isnt the only thing reaching questionable standards- and the only thing REACHing its potential with this pub was my disappointment. When I asked my server for the specials she looked at me like I had just asked for directions to Atlantis.... maybe she was just hoping Id dissappear- like her enthusiasm for customer service! If your in the mood for pizzas that redefine hand made as made by hands, but not nessisarily skilled ones try one for yourself. Absolutely unpalatable. I ordered a drink and had enough time to start a book club, read 3 novels, and contemplate the meaning of life before my drink arrived fashionably late as if it had been at a spa day rather than a race to quench my thirst. When the Ceasar did arrive it tasted like a misguided attempt to turn a tomato into a beverage! Good luck navigating this shipwreck of a pub because it is clearly drowning! 100/100 would not recommend. Would give it a -5 rating if Google would allow it!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nachos were very good and the service was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

There frequently Tues nights. Wait staff recognize our group and order. Warm, friendly, quiet enough for conversation. Best nachos, guacamole.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Would be way better if they turned the lights down and played better music

December 22, 2023

Rude customer service

December 22, 2023

Pizza in a box tastes like . Food is horrible. Need the original owner George back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Met with a group of friends before going to see, Buddys Holly Jolly Christmas ! Had a very enjoyable time! Cheers