St James Well Pub in Port Moody

Standard Irish pub

Great food, great service, great beer selection

Wow a bit of a time/space warp. If someone blindfolded you 10 minutes before arrival you could be thinking you are in remote Ireland ( though Ive never been). Love the seats, decor, dark woods. Ready for a fiddle and Fife to start any time. Delightful pub offerings, wide bar choices. Keen to revisit! Consider parking in the nearby underground.

Food and service is always on point

Seriously delicious food, and authentic!!! Great servers, excellent vibes and just a 10/10 dinner.

Great pub food, especially pasta and burgers. Good music, game nights, music trivia, etc.

Great food and drinks.

Good atmosphere, friendly staff. But the smash burger I had could ve supplied a small village with sodium for a year. Going to chalk it up to a 1 off mistake but will have to think twice before trying again.

We went with friends a few weeks ago and enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere. We will definitely be revisiting again as we now know the pub has live entertainment. Parking: There seems to be enough parking.

The food is good, but honestly service was terrible. Ordered nachos without onions, waited and got delivered with onions. Informed server and waited for new nachos without onions. Then noticed that there is onions in the tomatoes on the side, asked for bowl of just tomatoes. Bill came with upcharge for the tomatoes. The floor is literally chipping away, our table had a stack of coasters under the one leg to balance and still wobbled badly. I would not return after the experience I had.

Dined in tonight with my fiancé. I ordered 2 tacos that came with fries. My sweet fiance ordered the 1 pc fish and chips. To drink, I had 2 beers, prior to our food coming. Once the food came, I realized I was too buzzed and wasnt as hungry as I initially thought. I also struggle with an eating disorder. Our waitress was kind enough to grab me a box as I didnt eat my two tacos but nibbled through my fries. We also dont live in the area so I wanted to be okay on the drive back home and be able to finish the remainder of my food at home. Our waitress asked me 3 times, Are you SURE theres nothing wrong with the tacos?. I hadnt taken a single bite from the tacos, the fries were gone. I told her the first time, Hey! I wasnt as hungry as I thought I was but Im gonna demolish them later! I said the same line to her 3 times as she asked the same question 3 different times when she would come back to our table. I understand the first time around inquiring about the tacos but from my plate, I hadnt out of the 3 times she asked touched my tacos and explained 3 times I didnt have a big appetite anymore. Please in the future, if someone tells you they want a box for their food, please do not pester insistently why they didnt clear their plate or if the food was wrong knowing full well the customer is just full. It was a strange interaction.

Very nice little pub. Good food & service.

I hope to work in this place. I dropped my resume there, and it is a very nice place

Have been coming here for years. Great atmosphere and lots of local brews.

Good solid pub good, service has always been good, we have been a few times to eat with the kids otherwise we order delivery which is good also.

Ive been going to St James for over 10 years. Staff is always friendly and they have great Irish pub food. Always a good time.

Fantastic place to have lunch

I recently spent 2 or 3 hours catching up with an old friend at this pub, sipping on cold beers and snacking on chicken strips with French fries. The pub has a welcoming culture, with friendly staff and excellent service. We thoroughly enjoyed our short visit, and I would definitely visit again. If youre looking for an authentic pub experience like the ones you see in movies, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Smash burger was amazing!

First time to have a brunch at this pub recommened by one of my friends who himself was unfriendly treated by a staff working at this pub, it sounds funny , doesnt it? My friend was rudely criticised just because of a coaster for our beer glass. A happy Sunday gathering suddenly became an unpleasant experience, once for all this pub will be out of our favourates[ ][ ][ ] I do not want to complain about a local pub. My experience was not good. The servers particularly one was very unkind and also a bit of a bully. As you know, all of my reviews are very honest and legit. After my experience, I unfortunately will no longer support this pub. I hope you have a much better experience than I do. I hope this review will be seen by the owners and the appropriate action is taken with their staff.

Its dark bar but the food is top tier, amazing in the winter, decent patio

Had the mini yorkies. Pretty good but they are pretty tiny. The short ribs were nice. They screwed up the original order but were quick to fix it.

Nice place to meet friends after work.

Beef short ribs & a Smithwicks couldnt be any better. Nice vibe to St James Well with excellent service.

Ordered here through skip the dishes. Not good at all. We ordered perogies which were only cooked on one side. The quesadilla was super greasy. The burgers tasted like a classic cheap fast food burger and McDonald s would have tasted better. Definitely won t be ordering from here again.

Charming pub with lots of seating, tvs, and antique style decor. Lots of good dishes like the Smash burger, which is hard to find in bc. A little pricey but good quality.

Just tried to walk in for a pint at 4.15pm April 26th. Was told the bar was full. I said no problem, I will just stand. They said they couldnt serve me that way. What kind of a pub can you not stand and have a pint? weird. I went somewhere else that was more accommodating.

I got a hamburger and my wife got a pasta. The food quality is good. The service is good as well. There is a parking for the pub which I did not know. The area is busy and the parking is important.

Good vibes good eats

Two great meals in one day. I WANT MORE!!

This our favourite pub, until Trivia night gets going..

What an amazing place to have a drink with a few friends! 100% recommended stop

Great food beverages and service !

Great neighborhood pub. Staff are friendly and the food is delicious.

Almost a real Irish pub, where it is always noisy, everyone is talking and shouting, somewhere they are playing darts and someone is just sitting at the bar. In general, I have been here several times, first I got into trivia, it was something, although a little noisy, but it was cool. The second time we went with friends and ordered a Guinness, thats it, a real grumpy Guinness. We also eat their signature nachos and invite friends to this delicacy. The service is excellent, once again they will come, clean the dishes or just ask if you are all right. Some positive reviews, although for me there is a little too much decor, my opinion is that it is too much.

Best Trivia night ever and Double Smash burger is excellent.

Love this place. Oscar!

THE NACHOS. GET THEM. Im pissed because they took the corn chowder off the menu and I will never forgive them. Havent had the wings in a while but I remember them being delicious. If you dont like beer, dont get any dips that say theyre made with beer, you can really taste it and you wont like it. Tried the onion rings last weekend, they were meh but not the worst. It tried the cottage pie recently too and the first few bites had me questioning if I should continue, but then I did and had no regrets. Gravy wasnt what Im used to but it grew on me lol Gets super busy but the longest Ive ever waited for a table was maybe 10-15 mins? Also its VERY LOUD so dont expect to have a pleasant conversation I love this place. Recommend if you like pubs and the pub atmosphere! AND they have good food so its all around a win. Parking: Limited parking in the lot outside but more in the parkade, just beside the pub.

Great neighborhood pub. It is super accommodating for food requirements with a gluten free deep fryer. It is great for celiacs! Dietary restrictions: Great for true gluten free

No offence but disgusting in there. Sticky tables and smells bad. I might as well drink a beer in alley way on Hastings, theres no difference. I left soon after I sat down.

St.James Well never lets me down, if you come here the Yorkies are a must. Id recommend the braised beef short rib sandwich as well but really theres no bad menu items, their all good

Our new local - great atmosphere, food, drinks and service. Brunch is delicious, the breakfast with beans is my favourite as a brit! And the flight of mimosas made my day :) the smash burger is very tasty, and the poutine too. stuffed yorkies of course a firm favourite. yummmmmm. highly recommend

Really good burger, nice appetizer and nice place overall.

Great pub, our waitress was great. We went for the brunch and it was very good. Location is not great, very busy and poor parking options.

Great ambiance, bartender Katie was super friendly, and she made me the best margarita I ve ever had.

BEST DANG CAESAR IVE EVER HAD. MADE BY KATIE.

Amazing food, was there on trivia night. Was great to see so many people out and having fun at this pub

The braised short rib is pretty amazing Been twice this week Food

I believe in supporting all local businesses. I never want to ever complain about a restaurant locally. My experience was not of standard of any restaurant. The servers particularly one was very unkind and also a bit of a bully. I did have interactions with the manager at which point nothing really was done. As you know, all of my reviews are very honest and legit. After my experience, I unfortunately will no longer support this pub. I hope you have a much better experience than I do. I hope this review will be seen by the owners and the appropriate action is taken with their staff.

Great pub food!

Amazing decoration and atmosphere Professional and kind servers But the price is not reasonable and the variety of drinks is low.

Great little spot in Port Moody! Love the whole brick village feel of the area. Went for happy hour. Potatoe skins yummy! Peroigies kinda burnt. Ok were burnt. Charcoal not a fave flavor for such! First time in that area. Reminded me of Garrison which is close to home for me. Will definitely return! :) Parking: Limited as there are only pull up curb and with time limits. But not terrible! Lol

The stuffed Yorkshire puddings were insanely good. Pints of Guinness done right. Charming service.

Great pub and great food! I love coming there for the hockey games and their baked pies are really really good. Service is great and on point ;) keep up the great work and will come in again.

Very good

Had our Xmas party there. Great food and service. Lots of fun.

one of the finest irish pubs to be found this part of the world. excellent menu. excellent beer. cant wait to come back!

WOW best food I ve had in a long time great service nice atmosphere reasonably priced, really good quality food. Open till late bonus!!! Try it

Dont come here if you have kids! One server SHOVED our stroller with our BABY in it even though there was plenty of free space beside the stroller for her to walk around. We told her not to do that to which she retorted we shouldnt be there with a newborn anyways. We asked to speak to the manager and she lied saying she was one lol! That being said, other staff members, our server and the actual manager were all very apologetic of her behavior. Whats making me give this place 1 star is on top of the horrible treatment we received, we learned shes done this to other families too. No idea why you would continue to employ someone that pushes kids and babies but well take her advice and go elsewhere in the future.

Great servers great atmosphere good food and good prices. clean and organized recommend

A nice cozy Irish-style pub in a beautiful little area. Mini Yorkies and nachos are highly recommended. They have the best salsa I ve ever had! (It does have cilantro though, so maybe steer clear if you re not a fan.) The tater tots are way overpriced lol but other than that, prices are decent and the food is good. Also not too loud to actually have a conversation in like some places.

Cozy neighbourhood pub. Good food and a broad selection of beers, including crafts.Has weathered the Covid storm with great staff giving great service and looks as if theyre getting the patio ready for the warm weather. Looking forward to my Kilkenny.

Great spot loved the food

Frequent patron wondering when the women s washroom will get better door locks? I mentioned this years ago and no improvement - in the large stall it s not even possible to hold the door shut with an appendage.

Atmosphere was nice and service was good. However I found the food options and the food itself pretty mediocre and far from artisanal pub food as described. My nachos were essentially kettle chips with cheese on it. They also put bell peppers which just ruined it. The other dishes were also pretty basic. I was disappointed that they didn t serve flights of beer too.

Great local spot for traditional pub fare. The best mulligatawny and beef barley soup I ve ever had. Great happy hour and price for quality. The fried egg sandwich was on point, so good, and perfect for soup dipping.

Love this pub, great happy hour and the stuffed Yorkies are fantastic

Good happy hour, Nice staff, cool little pub

Always love going to St. James, never been disappointed by the food or the drinks

Nice Irish pub. Great food, got there for brunch. Good range of local beers. Just attended a trivia night. Great fun.

The stuffed Yorkies are to die for. The craft beer is great. The beer list is better than others by a significant number.

Stuffed Yorkies are to DIE for!

Jacqueline has been the best host. Def gonna bring my friends next time!

Normally Im not a pub fan since most pubs have okay food to have drinks with. The food at this place is realllllly good! We came 3+ times this last month and tried lots of their menu and honestly nothing disappoints. Special mention on their chicken burger and bangers and mash :)

Great food and great beer! I visited here on the last Thursday. I was really satisfied with the food quality and being served by kind people.

Good food, good vibe. Great place for any meal.

this is one of the bars of all time

Been eyeing this pub for a while, ordered delivery and I can only imagine how good the food must be fresh. Ill get food from here again, in person or delivery. Already have my eye on the brunch menu. Got the Yorkies, a bowl of beef barley soup, braised short rib grilled cheese, and bread pudding. Didnt get a good picture of the grilled cheese and bread pudding before my husband started eating. Pub food is expensive but the quality here is great. Heard a lot about their Yorkies, so I tried them. Im glad the sauces were separate though. There was a lot of horse radish mayo sauce and a decent amount of gravy. It looked very unassuming but the way the flavours mixed was amazing. One bite and I understood why theyre well reviewed. Beef barley soup was tasty; wish there was a bit more but it is definitely a bowl size, not a cup. There was a good amount of beef chunks, nice barley/meat/vegetables ratio. The short rib grilled cheese was really good. The meat was good, the outside of the bread was crispy, had a very nice crunch. As a side note, the horse radish mayo is good as a dipping sauce for fries. The bread pudding is good bread pudding. Pretty good with the vanilla ice cream it came with. Tasty enough to standalone.

Mediocre food and decent atmosphere but if caroline is your server be prepared to make your own food and cocktails. Worst service I ve ever encountered. I ve never had to beg someone to bring me the machine so I can leave the establishment before her * since having posted this review the server has tried to publicly shame me on her Facebook. So much for freedom of speech. ** since the owner has been advised of the aforementioned post, my friend and I were negatively approached in public about it and when the owner - Riley - was told, he didn t offer an apology on the service, the drama, and told my friend and I that we are getting what we deserve. I do not recommend this establishment if it saved your life. Garbage management. This started off as a 3 starred review over bad service and I ve been publicly shamed for it? The owners response was you did this to yourself. All I wanted was a glass of wine at your pub, and I ve been nothing but accosted.

Good food, attentive staff and great selection of local craft beers

Don t go on Tuesday. they won t let you inside because it s trivia night and every table is reserved. Despite having every table open when I walked in. Waste of time

I had a guest from US and she wanted to try Canadian Poutine . I always had wondered why people eat poutine, but poutine here in Irish pub, really better than my expectation. And the other dish also so good, it is very normal and ordinary salad but way better than other restaurants have their name vales.

This place is amazing ! We came in on Sunday and arrived a bit late after leaving a different restaurante up the street ( their kitchen closed early and we left with empty stomachs) Megan (our server) pulled some strings and we had some fantastic applies!! The food was top notch and Megan went above and beyond to accomodate our group . 10/10 all around fantastic atmosphere Highly recommend checking this place out

Great food. Great service. Parking a bit scares but hey, nothing you can do about that. Its more of a small local bar where people walk to and from. Great vibe all around.

it was a great service and the food was good.

I m sorry I don t have pictures but I usually order delivery for my cheat day meals. I can t speak highly enough of their food. The stuffed yorkies are sublime, their sides are always fresh and crisp when they arrive. And the main dishes are pub fare done very right. I m very fond of the cottage pie and the chicken pot pie. What floored me is the attention to detail that most restaurants don t care to do. When I ordered the chicken pot pie they packed the flaky crust separately so it was not a soggy mess on arrival. Tonight I noted that the online ordering didn t have the same side option and made a request to call me so I could pay for the upgrade. They not only obliged but sent a cute little note with my order. I freaking love this place and they keep doing these little things consistently which makes me sing their praises and refer people all the time. Thanks for dinner!

Excellent beer menu from the local craft breweries. Good pub food as well. Worth a stop by to try the pints on tap.

Try the Yorkshire puddings, great with a pint

Really fun place! Great food!

Their smashed burger is outstanding

Reasonably priced food.

Fish and chips and coleslaw were horrible and not worth the price, youd be better off going to a regular chippy if there was such a thing in the tricities area.

I recently visited St. James Pub in Port Moody, BC, and found it to be an average experience. The ambiance was cozy, and the staff was friendly enough, but there wasnt anything particularly remarkable about the food or drinks. While its a decent spot to grab a casual meal or enjoy a drink with friends, it didnt leave a lasting impression. Overall, St. James Pub offers a standard pub experience without many standout features.

The St. James pub is a fantastic place to visit! The food is delicious, the staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. They have a great variety of drinks, especially their excellent selection of Beers. Its a unique Canadian experience that you shouldnt miss out on! Parking: Yes, there are free parking areas nearby.

Good food good service decent price

Great pub, friendly staff, happy hour menu and food was very good and prices are great

I went to this pub for chicken wings once. I was not very impressed, to be honest. The servers are efficient and friendly, but I had to wait quite a long time for my wings, and when they did get to me I found them overcooked and bland. The other thing I found unpleasant is that my table was all sticky from whatever the previous costumer had spilled all over it.

Great Food and Beverages options, amazing atmosphere and ambiance

Overall a great pub experience. Service was nice/good, prices not bad, etc. Portions are a little small but overall it was a good experience

NFL football....

Amazing nachos!!!!!!

Had a beef dinner on Sunday night, great tasting and superbly cooked, been before and the service is helpful and friendly

Not very busy. Picked a great night to go.

Cant rate the food as I have never eaten there yet it does look good.. place to relax and just drink.. usually the service is great with the ladies yet the male barmen usually takes his time when u empty.. besides that I like the place to relax n drink.

Service was slow, food wasnt anything great. Clientele was colourful and language foul. This may be okay for others, not my cup of tea. Food

We have been here a couple of times and had heard the nachos were really good. Sat barside and ordered the small nachos which easily fed the 2 of us. Our bartender Katie had mentioned the large was huge so we were grateful for that as the small was quite large as it were. This young lady ran the whole back of the bar by herself! She was not only super efficient however very kind and just seemed to like being there. Her sunny disposition just made the experience all that much better. Really enjoyed the food,and the service was perfect especially for a sunday! Thanks Katie!

The staff behavior is so bad and rude. Don t respond properly. The staff were busy using phone. See the picture. They ignored me like I am no one.

I had a rather disappointing experience at this establishment. Unfortunately, the staff seemed inattentive, and the food consistently arrived late. Each time I inquired about the status of my order, I received the response its coming now, but the delays were persistent. When they finally did, the food was mediocre at best and definitely not worth the long wait:(

Excellent old fashioned pub. Good food and lots of character. Staff are fantastic.

Good food but too noisy to talk.

Decent food, stellar service and a very loud pub.

The food is super tasty, the service was all perfect and the atmosphere was amazing. Would go back

Was at pub for lunch. Pricey, noisy, with a rather down on its luck feel. Although food and service were good, sandwich, tea, tip was over $30.00 Parking was limited.

Always happy with the food & service I receive here.

St. James Well is a delightful pub that captivates both taste buds and spirits. The mini Yorkshires are a flavorful delight, showcasing culinary finesse, while the Guinness stands out as a true gem, offering a fantastic and authentic Irish pub experience. Cheers to a top-notch venue for those seeking a perfect blend of ambiance and gastronomic pleasure!

Pretty darn good.

Classic old fashioned pub. The atmosphere is great. Good prices, awesome food and fantastic sevice. Ill be going back regularly.

Ive been here many times, always friendly, consistent service and a nice menu. Its in a quaint plaza with other daily need businesses so you can get your bananas, milk, and vitamins outside the pub!

Nice place to be. Food is quite good, we had delicious flat bread and Salmon Burgers. Fries are very good as well.

Great place to have a meal and a few drinks. Not crowded, fairly priced and plenty of parking.

Great shepherds pie that was actually a shepherds pie and not a cottage pie. Nice brunch menu available as well.

Good service and food. Wish they had Cider in stock though

What a fabulous pub menu! This place is a gem.

This place is amazing. Great food and a wide selection of Irish Beers all at a very reasonable price. Service is exceptional and the main Man Riley always takes good care of us. Stuffed Yorkies are a must and the Steak and Guinness Pie is always on point. Great times with great people!! Our favorite Irish Pub in Vancouver.

A classic neighborhood pub with an amazing selection of local craft beer and delicious food.

Another great visit. Food is always excellent. Staff were great. Riley poured perfect Guiness!

Great neighborhood Irish pub, glad to have found this gem. All the food was great (shout-out to the stuffed Yorkies), Irish beers on tap were properly poured and delicious and the ambiance was perfect. Will be back sooner than later for sure.

Food is delicious. Prices are very reasonable. Parking can be tricky, but worth the hassle.

Ordered via Skip the Dishes, very quick and seamless delivery! For our first ever order, we got 1 bowl of jalapeño chicken corn chowder (excellent), 1 order of 2 Yorkies (very good), 1 order of 2 crab cakes (very good), and 1 entree of the braised short ribs (excellent). The entree came with 2 cheese biscuits (excellent), mashed potatoes, vegetables and a phenomenal gravy. All in all, a great experience and one that we will definitely repeat in future!

I brought my folks here for lunch a few days ago, and WOW was it better than expected. Its rarely a compliment to call something pub food, but this wasnt your everyday fare the turkey & brie sandwich was filled with proper oven-roasted turkey rather than deli-meat, and the strawberries were a nice change over the more traditional cranberry sauce. The fries were super crispy, too, and not greasy just what youre hoping for when you indulge a not-so-healthy treat! We also got tater-tots, which I havent had since I was a kid, and they too were SO good! My folks shared the braised short ribs, and from the chorus of Mmmmmmm! noises and the fact both their plates were scraped clean, that rich brown gravy and the fall-apart-tender ribs were exactly as good as they looked. Well be going back again soon, and Im ordering those ribs! I didnt realize the food was photo-worthy until wed already eaten most of our meals, so while the images arent instagram-worthy, theyll hint why we absolutely LOVED our meals. Oh, and the service was great, too.

Service was really good. Ordered the Fish and Chips and they were not good at all. The fish was undercooked and flavorless.

Love the atmosphere pub like setting

The food was good but the pub was very very noisy. Maybe were just to old for pubs.

Its ok, very average. Service could be improved. Overall its ok

Food was delicious, friendly service. Cottage pie was soooo good!

Good pub food, as one might expect. reasonable cost, great service

My forever go to place

Quaint, cozy pub with Irish style decor. Friendly staff, tasty food, TVs for sports fans or nook tables for socializing.

Great service, attentive serveur Fish ans chips were perfect

COASTER

It was great good service great food thx.

Great staff and service Food is great, especially the liver and onions

First time visiting. Great service and drinks provided.

I came here recently with my boyfriend and his friends. It was great! I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The service was also quite good, although two things were incorrect with our order, but they were quickly rectified. I would come here again for sure, because mistakes on orders are very normal and the quality of the food and attitude of the staff were great!

A great local pub in Newport Village. Staff were very attentive and personable. Came here for the World Cup game (8am early opening) and even though it was packed, the staff did an amazing job catering to the guests. Would definitely recommend coming by for a casual dinner and drink.

Great food and a good selection of beer on tap. Music is always too loud so you have to shout to have a conversation.

Great food and atmosphere for the game!