Bannerman Brewing Co. in St. John's

90 Duckworth St, St. John's, NL A1C 1E7, Canada

★★★★★
(435 reviews)
Categories: Brewery Bar Beer hall Cafe Coffee shop Restaurant

About

We are a brewery, cafe, event space and restaurant located in the historic East Fire Station in downtown St. John's, NL.

Website
bannermanbrewing.com
Address
90 Duckworth St, St. John's, NL A1C 1E7, Canada
Plus Code
H7CX+5G St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Time Zone
America/St_Johns

Business Hours

Monday
9 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–3 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9 AM–12 AM
Saturday
9 AM–12 AM
Sunday
9 AM–11 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Kerbside pickup On-site services Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Payments
Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot On-site parking Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
435 reviews

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★★★★★
December 11, 2024

There is an absolute stunning place to visit in downtown St. John’s. Very cozy with nice food and beverages. I have tried IPA and the have a nice day fries was the best definitely worth it.

★★★★★
October 31, 2024

GREAT vibes and loved the scallop dish (coconut, ginger and chili). the kicks and spice were so on point and the scallops were very fresh. very bummed did not get to try more dishes! will have to come back for it. also bought retail pilot coffee beans as souvenirs - excited to try.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

There’s a brewery right by the hotel I was staying at called Bannerman Brewing. HIGHLY recommend. I’m a beer geek and the beer is great. But, the food was fabulous. Bright and flavourful. I had the Surprised Pig. Best dish I’ve had in a VERY long time. Bartender was super nice. Service was a little slow, but they were busy and I was not in a rush. Will be back for sure

★★★★
October 19, 2024

Awesome beer selection and service! Would have given it a 5 but the food however was a disappointment. Serving sizes were incredibly small despite the price. Driver scallops were good but not worth the $19 and the Shrimp Pad Thai was a very small portion and the shrimp themselves were quite small, expected more for $27. Servings S was great, beers were even better and the atmosphere was good. Recommend going but eat first.

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Amazing brewery that serves coffee, beer, and amazing Thai food. We were pleasantly surprised at how flavourful and delicious the food was! Highly recommend the Drunken Noodles - we came back twice in a week because they were so good!!

★★★★★
August 14, 2024

Great brewery that serves coffee in the morning, beer throughout lunch and dinner, and Thai in the evening. Yes, Thai food in St. John’s. This particular night we had several dishes. It was probably one of my favorite Thai spots of all time. If you like beer and Thai food this your spot!

★★★★★
August 4, 2024

Loved the beer, food is great too. Get the noodles, very tasty. As a German, I‘d say the most ‚German‘ experience you could have is the Full Bloom, but I‘d like the All Hands Lager more.

★★★★★
December 16, 2023

I was told this is the best coffee place in town! The people were right. The coffee here is delicious. I absolutely appreciate a good latte, highly recommend this place. Staff is friendly and the place is clean. Plenty of room for large or small groups. Will be coming back for the beer next.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Fries are too expensive

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

The best spot in town for coffee and warm vibes :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Yummy drinks, yummy food, awesome vibe & lovely service - will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Such an amazing place .. i absolutely love the way they operate as a cafe first from 8-12 and then the brewery kicks in serving the best tapsss loved the food pairing with namjim .. a must visit

Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Beers are good, food could use some work! Everything was extremely spicy even when we asked to tone it down! Some was inedible. Prices were steep for the portion of food you got! The tofu was very dry. I don t think I would eat here again but drinks were ok

★★★
October 23, 2024

Beer 9 out of 10, food 2 out of 10 (food menu definitely needs update, fries were rubber like, cod bites were served under horrible sauce which resembled vinegar and salt covered with a pile of dill)

★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Local atmosphere with a wide selection of craft beer. Nothing to write home about - there is a great spot across the street though! P.S. Very Hipster - break out your 90s gear if you want to match the vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Best place in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Card shark

★★
September 23, 2024

I went out for lunch with co-workers and were all staggered by the food prices however we continued to order. I had the crispy pork belly ($12) which turned out to be a chicken tender sized piece of deep fried pork belly, mostly fat, with some sort of vinegar sauce. aside from the flavour being nothing more than deep fried pork and vinegar, $12 will get you something more palatable and filling at any decent place. The loaded fries ($20) were quite good however not for the price, since all it was were french fries with dumped garnishes. Most of the other dishes ordered were average but not priced accordingly. With the lack of cuisine options in St. Johns we were hoping to get some proper thai food but no one in our party left satisfied. The beer was good and they had a lot more variety than expected.

★★
September 23, 2024

Tasty beer and food. Management does not hire enough staff therefore, wait times are long and our party was served dishes separated by 15 minutes. Portions are tiny and expensive. Staff does not clear tables when you finish the meal. Too bad as the ambiance is ok.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Everything is very intentional about this place, from the well balanced hop forward beers, the great food and the interesting design choices of the space. Recommended if you like an up scale brewery with hoppy selection.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Stopped in for a cool drink after a morning hike on the North Head Trail. Great variety of brews and a friendly vibe.

★★★★
September 23, 2024

Short review. Good location, great staff, tasty food but massively overpriced for what you get.

August 23, 2024

Worst food ever eaten . I had the surprised pig and a the undertow beer , I will never be back .

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Nice vibe, pretty good beers. I like coming here for a chill afternoon pint. Friendly and fast service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Good beer, good food. I went for the tofu dish and the flavours were amazing. Nice ambiance too, spent the whole time on Shazam adding up new songs to my library.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Food was very tasty. Nice restaurant. Our server was very friendly and helpful with our questions. I would definitely go back.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great beers, delicious food, and outstanding service. Love the Thai inspired dishes.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

5 stars for the beer, the food is decent (mostly Asian style dishes) but I do not like the communal seating outside. I was waiting for a friend (who is always late) so it was a tad awkward till he arrived. Seems most patrons would prefer their own tables/area. Its a very busy spot, and again the beer is outstanding.

★★★
August 23, 2024

Good Asian food for people who ve never had authentic good Asian food. Drunken noodles were overly sweet , salty and lacked umami. Cod larb took 30 minutes to prepare and the portion size was abysmally small. The spices were authentic at least but the preparation was a disappointment. If you are from Toronto or a big city I would not recommend this place.

★★★
August 23, 2024

Had late lunch at Bannerman brewery. Walked in and met by a sign that says Please Wait to be Seated. Ok. Then no one acknowledges me for like 5 minutes and people are standing behind me now. Finally get seated and waited another 10 minutes to see a server. I order and food comes promptly. Beer and pad Thai are good. But no one comes around to ask how I am doing until after I m finished. Food good. Service not so good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The place is spectacular, the service excellent and everything we ordered was very good, top-notch coffee, very good atmosphere, everything very clean, impeccable.

August 23, 2024

Went for dinner, very slow service, expensive. Shrimp pad Thai was nasty. We were served one at a time about 10 minutes apart.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great beer and food, although on the spicy side. We went two days in a row, one night with live music. Theres a patio and an inside dining area. Staff are friendly:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Delicious food and beer! Service was great - servers seemed happy to be there and the atmosphere was super. Favourite bar in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The food is excellent. The servers are competent and the place is good. The beer is more than acceptable.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Enjoyed our experience so much. Delicious drunken noodles and lots of complimentary beer for their food options. Honestly so much yummy choices on the menu. Wish we got to try the dessert but we were super full from our meal. Would definitely recommend and come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Beer really good. Food FANTASTiC! We shared 2 dishes: the Som Tam Salad with shredded (well, fine noodle shaped) carrot and turnip with salt cod floss and peanuts with red chilies and a rice vinegar dressing (?) wow that was fabulous! And we had the Fogo Island shrimp Pad Thai - BEST Pad Thai I have ever had hands down. I don t know who the chef is but they are brilliant. Go for the beer, stay and linger for the food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The vegan drunken noodle was amazing! Ask for it extra spicy if you can handle it! The beers are also super tasty!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Love this brewery. One of my favorites in NFLD. If you go hike signal hill its a perfect spot to take a rest. Food is good beer is great and the staff are super friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Delicious, lobster pad Thai was something special.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Impressive, even as a brewery you can see the care they put into their food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

As a third-wave enjoyer, I was very impressed with their coffee and preparation. Watching the team work together to meticulously prepare our drinks absolutely sold me that they know how to bring out the best flavors of the coffee they serve. My understanding is that there are only two options for pourover beans each day, which I would like to see expanded, but I do understand that they are likely streamlining things to use beans during their optimal timeframe after roasting. Regretfully I didnt get a picture, but maybe well find time to swing by again before we leave.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great food. One of the best experiences Ive had in St.johns. Will be coming back again.

★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great selection of beer, amazing ambiance and really attentive service. However, do avoid drunken noodles.... They were so salty that it was almost unbearable. Lobster pad Thai was super blend on the other end with barely any lobster... And the pineapple fried rice was also on the salty side. Id steer away from the food and just enjoy the beer. Amazing place to catch up with friends though!

June 23, 2024

The 1 star for wasting our time! Made us wait for a table for 20 mins and then told us they cannot seat us because we had a kid with us and it was past 8:30!

★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great atmosphere, and unique craft beers. Something for every taste. My experience with waitstaff was extremely disappointing. Friends I brought to this bar questioned my choice after the rude treatment from the servers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Great for a casual beer or coffee in the day time or for dinner with friends. Food is really good and the space is cool and comfortable. Great patio in the summer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

One of the coolest places to grab a pint and catch up with friends. They have a Thai kitchen for food, which I like but not idea for quick bites that you think about when having a beer. Service is always great, beer is nice, and the atmosphere is 10/10.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Great food, great beer, excellent time! Namjim is delicious!

May 23, 2024

Check the store around 12:00, not crowded at all. All the waitress were chatting and ignoring our visit.

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Drunken noodles were served in ikea size cereal bowl (small) and the taste wasnt authentic. Crispy pork was too expensive for what it was ($12) and extremely salty. It was an okay attempt for NL but as a big city girl I left disappointed.

★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Was here during the burger challenge. It was the most underwhelming, pathetic burger I ever eaten. Bring your micrometre because that is how thin the burger is. Pedestrian at best. it s obviously they re not In it to win

★★★
April 23, 2024

I am giving 3 stars because the place physically is fantastic . Now I am sorry but as much as I like the place I will have to tell you a well kept secret that you would think by now would have been made clear to whoever runs this place: GUYS, YOU HAVE THE WORST COFFEE IN TOWN. Even Tim Horton is better than that . Its bitter , its not good . I have asked several of my friends about that and not a single person said that they liked it . How is this even possible ? The staff doesnt drink coffee or what? When a coffee is bitter it is because the roasting is not done properly . Come on guys , I love this place but I now avoid it for coffee in the morning. Lets make this clear , it isnt a happenstance , it has been bad every single time I have been there which makes it a constant not a fluke. I dont understand that nobody has said a thing about this , I repeat : everybody I surveyed doesnt like your coffee, Thats 100% disapproval , please address this.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Loved the beer! As a German I liked their attempts to make German-style beer. They tasted still different but still very good. The food was also delicious but way to overpriced. You also only get kids portions. (except the pineapple rice dish). But I was still very hungry after eating. So come here mostly for the beer and try new styles, for that I can definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Delicious food and drinks and amazing atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

This gem situated near Sheraton Hotel is a fun and cool place to hang out with friends or hustle alone. The staff is friendly. The fried tofu and drunken noodles are one of the best here. Besides, they serve glorious light roast coffee.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Live music, a warm welcoming fireplace and friendly staff. Great experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Nice atmosphere, good view and yummy food

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

I just came back from Bannerman with a few friends. The servers were incredibly prompt and went out of their way to find us a spot where we could all sit despite it being very busy. The food was great and they were always close by to make sure we had everything we needed. Probably some of the best service I have had in recent memory. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Firstly, its a beautiful building and location. Amazing service,and quite honestly some of the best beer Ive had. Were going back tomorrow!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Really delicious Thai food, pleasant service, really good beers, really pleasant atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food and

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

As you pull down your hat and hike up your coat collar as far as it is socially acceptable to so as the winds howl at you and the ice pellets beat against your face, you d do anything you abandon this infamous Newfoundland weather. You glance up as you deliver at quick prayer, in the same moment, out of the corner of your eye you see a sailboat design pasted on the front of a building, your lifeboat. Prayers answered. I step through the doors and stumble back as the warmth of the wood stove thaws my weather beaten face. I find a table in the cozy corner and a server comes over immediately, perhaps it was the distress on my face that brought them by so quickly. One latte and scone for the cold man please. I say to them. That first sip of latte instantly warms the rest of my body and the first nibble of scone warms my soul. I devour these quicker than I care to say, these were not wants but necessities. As the server comes to collect my still hot but empty mug, I couldn t resist ordering a beer for myself as I looked around to see my fellow colleagues sipping on theirs. I ordered a Past Tense, a dark ale as I thought it complimented the mood of the day, Dark! I sat back and sipped on my beer and listened to the crackle of the wood in the fire, taking in the peaceful and cozy atmosphere of the room. I looked around to see the happy, smiling faces of the people who were sharing the same experience that I was. After a couple refills of my glass and a decent buzz on, I knew it was time to face the gale and move on with my day. I thanked the kind server, paid my bill and bundled up to throw myself back out into the harrowing weather.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Relaxed and collegial I love the open doors here in the summertime and the wood stove heat in the winter. I was upstairs here for the launch of William Ping s book Hollow Bamboo. It was very successful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Pleasant place, nice atmosphere and you can have a good espresso on a sunny Sunday morning too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

staff is super friendly, drinks and food is delicious, service is wonderful!!! highly recommended! right across the road from the cookie shop too!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Tried out The Best Friend Burger and it was tasty! It reminds me of a Big Mac with the freshness of an A&W burger. The food came in bags, which gave away from the surprise of recieving the food. I wish there was more grip to the burger, rather than a flat bun. Fries were okay, beer fantastic, service was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great spot for a pint and lunch! Fun firehall turned brewpub, great Asian influenced menu, super fresh pints. I had the Porter it was great. Amazing afternoon sun through their massive windows. Really great spot right near the base of Signal Hill, short walk from George Street and downtown.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place - fab food with a delicious Thai flavour, a good range of beers and friendly, helpful staff. Go on a night when there s live music for even more atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Incredible beers and food. Get the wings!!! We had them two nights in a row because they were sooooo good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place with the best coffee, house brewed beer and outstanding food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Get brew house! Nice selection of craft beers. Nice menu, with an Asian flare.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A magnificent place, with very good beer (our favorites in St Johns) and warm service... Little favorite for the Monday evening group.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wow, great beer , great ambiance and good food. Sunday afternoon with live music. Do try here and there altbier , looks like stout tastes like Pilsner. Highly recommend this place.

★★
December 23, 2023

I love bannerman beer, however, I ordered the fries from namjim and just an FYI, they are fries from Costco. It was not worth $20. I will not be ordering the food ever again. Beer: delicious. Food: overpriced & overhyped.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The IPAs and drunken noodles were great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food and beer. 5 stars.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great service great drinks great vibe EXCELLENT food! Always changing up their seasonal offerings but making sure to be consistent with the thai herbs and spices. Such a great spot.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great brewery, interesting food! Loved the atmosphere.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

There s betting in the city, this is more hipster

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beer is good. The view is great on a nice day. Food is hot or miss. Salty pad tai noodles are a small serving with one piece of lobster. I wouldnt recommend the lobster pad tai. Chicken wings are good and served with a generous topping of peanuts and spicy peppers. Pork and rice dish was ok. Would return for the chicken wings again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I don t drink beer, but I still recommend this place to everyone I know. They have good espresso based drinks until late afternoon, and they also make their own flavoured soda waters. Creative food offerings, fast service, and a great vibe to the place. Also a fan of the live music (every Monday evening?). Heard The Old Contemporaries there for the first time and they are so unique for this city and absolutely incredible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is one of our favourite places to go in St Johns. The best craft beer in town, and the staff is simply excellent!! Wonderfully repurposed firehall. They deserve all the accolades they get. Id give 6 stars if I could. Keep up the good work, friends!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best coffee, I had in St. John s .. 100% recommend them if you re looking for a great cup of coffee

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I highly recommend the Picture This brew. It had delicious hints of espresso. The Fried Tofu was perfectly crispy but the dish was very salty.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

When I asked the server if the (vv) on the online menu meant vegan, she went to ask another server and she never came back with an answer, but I ordered the drunken noodles (vv) anyway and they were delicious. Super spicy though! The rice lager was a nice light tasting beer. Food was 5 star. Beers were 4 star. Service was 4 star.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A real gem! Great food and drinks. Nice folks and even better vibes.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Recommend this brewery/restaurant in St. Johns. We went last week of June and the garage door was open to the patio which meant there was a great summertime vibe. We tried the the Drive True and the Overripe beers which were both among the best craft beers we have tried. The spiced fries with chili mayo and peanut were rich and delicious. The smashed cucumber with dressing was creamy and refreshing. The pork belly had a little too much fish sauce funk, but overall, a great experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and great service by Courtney. Thank you!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

They make awesome lattes!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food at this brewery was genuinely some of the best food we had in Newfoundland. Great overall experience here.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Approached bar for assistance with seating, one bartender was eating a plate of food and the other was initially turned away texting in cell phone, I asked to seat on deck, staff wouldn t allow us to sit on deck in afternoon when large garage door was open, 19c outside, stated not serving deck, only for breeze, even though no seating inside, poor service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The picture this is really yummy And the porc krapow, like all the food were expensive but the quality is here. Service was good too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great ambiance and great beers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

When I describe this place to people who ve never been before, I often describe Bannerman as being the holy trinity: best food, best beer, and best coffee. On their coffee: it is simply the best drip coffee you can find anywhere in the city.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious craft beer that tastes exactly as described! A must stop for those in St.Johns!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food, brew, and atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always a great time. Staff worked really quickly to re-arrange some seating so we could have a drink with our dog with us

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was excellent, the atmosphere is great and they had the best freshest oysters. Chef and All really showed us the delicious way to eat, thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Tops for atmosphere with a large covered patio area that blocks out the sun. Also surrounded by trees in the area as well so on a sunny hot day as it was when we were there, it was nice. Beer is very good, we didnt order any food but what we saw coming out looked smelled great. Located just up the street from our hotel it was the only place we visited twice on our trip.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent. Fast service, very open and airy which is a positive with COVID creeping up. Very clean. Understandable menus. Good quality.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Beer was great. Namjim Thai food was AMAZING!!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Bannerman Brewery were the hosts for an event we held. A superb location with nice views from the windows on the 2nd floor. The staff were warm and friendly and helpful throughout. I would certainly recommend the place for anyone looking to host an event there.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always a good stopping stop in St Johns. Beer is good, service very good and food above par.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I ve seen this place the day before and it looked amazing! It is a brewery that can open its front windows into a terrace. In the morning when I came here these were closed but the place still had a great welcoming vibe! It was quite fresh and spacious. I had a blueberry and lemon scone alongside a cappuccino! Both were fabulous and I highly recommend. Best coffee in Newfoundland for sure! In the mornings they serve pastries and all sorts of coffee as the kitchen only opens close to lunchtime.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place for a few drinks and a snack. Our main meals were average at a high price. The service was spot on. Worth a try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very hipsterish place :) Beers are interesting choice tho not a big one. Thai food was quite authentique

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of the best breweries in Newfoundland. The selection of beers is small compared to other breweries, but all their beers are really well made. I did not try the food, but everything I saw other people ordering looked delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

First of all it s got lots of space and a nice vibe, and a large patio area that is great if you get some nice weather. They don t have a lot of options for beer but they are all pretty tasty. I was most surprised by the food which was truly delicious especially the tofu. Not your average bar food! Oh and great service too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Went here for a drink and dinner on a Thursday! Sat outside on the lovely patio and enjoyed two of their beers (the golden ale and the kolsh). Both were fresh and crisp and really tasty. The staff were nice and attentive. We also shared a Brewery Sink among 4 people which was amazing. Great selection and plenty of food. Would absolutely recommend to anyone passing through or visiting Saint John s. This spot is very different (modern) vibes compared to the other pubs along the downtown. Would totally go back!! The patio is dog friendly too!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Im currently writing this review while in the restaurant this place is so awesome! From Edmonton and popped in while on holiday and this place was awesome. The band, beer and food were absolutely deadly. As the folks say here. It was busy and the food came out quick and perfect! 10/10 Try EVERYTHING!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best food I had while visiting St. Johns. Portions are on smaller side.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We got the Brewery Sink and it was awesome! Our favourite meal in St. John s. The vibe was also fun and it s clearly a popular spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Can t recommend the food and vibes here enough - I definitely recommend eating dinner here and sharing a few of the exquisite Thai dishes amongst 2+ people. It pairs very well with the beers and the service was A++

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The tofu is excellent and great laid back vibe.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really nice place, open and airy. Service was lacking. I sat at my table over 5 min before my server came by. Actually another server walked by, made eye contact and then ignored me. I know they are busy but a simple your server will be with you in a second would go a long way. Had the drunken noodles, overly salty and overly sauced. Couldnt finish it as it was just a salt bomb sauce soup halfway through. Noodles too firm as well. Its not pasta, Asian flat noodles arent supposed to be cooked al dente.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I mean, what else are we looking for here? Excellent food (vegetarians, please do yourself a favour and order the fried tofu), welcoming staff, amazing coffee, nice decor. I would eat there everyday!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome brewery located in the heart of one of the best neighborhoods in the city. Enjoyed a couple pints on their patio overlooking St Johns harbour on a beautiful blue sky day. The Undertow pale ale was exceptional! Highly recommend stopping by.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This brewery has a beer for everyone! It has great atmosphere and beers were good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Hands down, best microbrewery in the city. Their beers, food, coffee, atmosphere and staff are incredible.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very clean, modern and open / airy brewery right in town a few streets up from the harbor (no real views to speak of other than the chain hotel across the street). Nice staff. Quickly seated and quickly served beers from their nice selection of drafts (all lighter and IPA and sour focused). 16oz pours were about $6.50 USD each after taxes but before gratuity. Beers were decent (no mention of any local ingredients in the beers) and no problems but it just feels like your normal average craft brewery (no music or any real local personality to the place at all, could easily exist in NYC or London). Very convenient to downtown. Didnt look at the food menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Loved this place, great beer, good atmosphere and the bar food is fabulous

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was so very spicy, too much to my liking, but very tasty, and the waitress were so nice :) Also the sundaes were very good and a nice touch to finish with !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

By far one of the best meals I have had in a long time. The Pork Shoulder was outstanding. Perfect balance of a Thai inspired topping with the pork the fell apart. The beer here is also good, I loved the Kolsh and the sour is a refreshing change from typical kettle sours. The staff is fun and amazing, made me feel at home. The bar tender Zane is awesome and made me feel very welcome.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Been here lots of times. Let s face it, outstanding atmosphere, good and tasty nibblies and drinks. Today something on a dish wasn t perfect (no one and nothing is perfect), and while I didn t send it back, I let our server know I wasn t a fan. Not only was it deleted from the bill, but the entire meal was comped, and that s the sign of a customer centric place. Bravo, right choice. You ve got a loyal (and very discrimiating) customer, and I hope others to follow.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Great beer and atmosphere. I was excited for the food menu and veg options but unfortunately the drunken noodles were so spicy they were barely edible for me (and I can usually handle spice). Not a criticism of the chef, but I felt the lack of any info about spice level was a significant flaw - the menu description didnt mention the chili peppers at all (of which there were a lot!!) and the waitress didnt ask what spice level I wanted (only when we got our bill did we find out they could have modified it). Still a good experience but would have been much more pleasant with those modifications!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place is the best ! The beer is so good and the vibe is amazing. It s super LGBTQ+ friendly. The food seems amazing too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Finally, today, Day 3 here, found somewhere vibrant and uplifting in St. John s. Lots of young athletes having a nice gathering and looking happy and healthy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place! Had a fun team building at the venue

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great quick service, tasty beer, and yummy food!

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

When you order swordfish here they don t lie, that s all you get, but if you come for beer, expect as many choices as you get in a gas station when it comes to coffee selections. Walk by, I don t recommend

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I had a terrible experience at Bannerman when I was there last. I had been a few times before and enjoyed it, however, the staff were extremely rude (server and manager), the service was slow and the food was disappointing. We ordered wings, pork belly and the drunken noodles and I found everything to be overly salty without great flavor. Wouldn t recommend this place and I will not be returning after my last experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing experience and even better beer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The green Curry chicken is the best thing Ive tried so far in Bannerman Brewery. And all the beer collection of After Hours, Ghost Town and Thirst Trap, I think its safe to say they know what they are doing cuz they be good at it. I always look forward to the visit of Bannerman Brewery.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Probably my new go to spot to hang out on my break amazing selection and great staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Exceptionally good beer, particularly enjoyed the Hill O Sips, Thirst Trap and Hidden Images. Very cool space with a variety of tables, communal and otherwise. The Thai-inspired food coming out of the kitchen has no business being as good as it is - tried several dishes from the cod cakes to the lobster fried rice and all were exceptional.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Came for lunch. Casual place with low bar for service attention, unless that treatment was specially reserved for me. Surprised Pig menu item was an eminent disappointment. Either there was very little meat or it was fried to oblivion. Item is better classified as a appetizer or shareable side menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food and beer was superb!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Looking forward to sampling the source they have on!

★★★★
December 23, 2022

A nice place, with lots of light. The beer was good, but the food menu was very limited, and although tasty, was pricey for small portions.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Its a popular restaurant that is quite lively. Pictured is the Surfs Up drink (green!) and the Undertow. The green drink was pretty great and tart. Undertow tastes very very similar to Belgian Moon, but the drinks are priced well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great beer, great service and the live music is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great brewery/cafe/Thai restaurant at the east end of Duckworth street. I was staying up the road and came in for coffee, beer, and dinner at different times. The beers have great variety and the Thai food was superb. Great patio when the weather permits too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great beer, great food, and great service! We really enjoyed our experience at Bannerman. All the beers we tried were brewed to style faithfully and very well. You can tell they know what theyre doing here. The food was amazing and paired very well with their beers, although the food is a tad on the spicy/hot side, so be forewarned if youre a wuss like me! Still very delicious! Service was also equally amazing. Our server was very friendly and fast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Decent selection on tap, was not disappointed. Seating both indoor and outdoor depending on what youre feeling like. Nice vibes.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Awesome. Great service and good beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very rich

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent beer, coffee and innovative menu. Small plates inspired by Thai food were so delicious we came back several times during our trip. The beer is expertly brewed and a wide range of styles including a kolsch, maibock, Mexican lager and well-balanced IPAs and delicious stout. Specialty coffees are available during the day. Comfortable open seating inside and nice patio. Definetely among the top breweries and brewpubs to visit in NFLD.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I stayed across the street during a recent trip, and ended up coming here at least three times during my week. Every time I visited, it was almost full - this place is very popular! (plan accordingly!) I kept coming back for Full Bloom, the maibock, a german-style lager. Recommended if any of those words sound appealing to you.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Definitely will be going back for another latte Staff were friendly and professional.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

My wife and I went for breakfast at the Bannerman Brewing company and was not sure of what to expect. However, it was great for a quick breakfast and excellent coffee. They have a full espresso bar, breakfast sandwiches, and baked goods. The blueberry scones were wonderful. We had our breakfast on their patio and enjoyed the sunshine. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Loved this place! The beer was great and so was the food! Their Thai-inspired menu was super refreshing and tasty. Definitely recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This is a must do in town. Theyve struck gold here - the vibe is really top notch and they often have live music. The beer brewed here is excellent! Many great summer varieties. But the food is really the linchpin of the great experience. Right now my understanding is that the Thai chefs and menu will be staying which is a huge plus. There are some surprisingly authentic Thai flavors here and its unapologetically delicious. Its kind of fusion food - Thai/Western. The picture here is of the Brewers Sink item - a kind of grazing plate of many of their popular items. They are all fantastic! I honestly cant say enough about how good this place is.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The best fish I ve had in Newfoundland as an outsider, the menu is amazing, drinks are great and has every time of day vibes, you can get work done with a coffee in the morning, read a book in the evening with an amazing pork belly with rice and at night enjoy a moscow mule beer(mood improvement) and some drunken noodles. Staff are super cool and prices are fair. Hats off to this establishment

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very nice, spacy taproom with large patio, the beer is amongst the very best I have ever tasted, the staff is super nice! I wish I had tasted the Thai inspired cuisine or the barista coffee, maybe next time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great beer and amazing wings.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great beer! Lots of fun selections!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Unique drink options and yummy Thai food make an excellent mix!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent terrace, perfectly located if you re finishing the Signal Hill and associated hikes. Live music this evening was lovely. Milkshake IPA is worth savouring if you like that style. Great service. Reasonable compared to local rivals $$. A+

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We had a beer and some food in this place. The experience was great: the cod tacos are just amazing! Pleasant setting and good service. One of my favorites in St Johns.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent brewery/restaurant. Funky vibe, casual, relaxed spot. Been a number of times and all the servers were friendly and open. Usually 5-6 of their beer on tap. A guest cider as well on the last visit. This time around the also had guest bottles from Stillwell (Preach was excellent) and a few from Burdock in Toronto. Their food was above average.. gastropub level. The last visit was rotating guest food. Overall, this is currently the best of its kind in the province..by far.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

They state that they close at 11. After going out of our way, we arrived at 10 only to be told that we couldnt be seated or served since they were closing early for no particular reason. Open/close times are just guidelines I guess. Very disappointing!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A bit pretentious. Didn t eat but found the beers to be over complicated in description and taste. Nice setting and looks good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun. Really enjoyed the experience

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent beer and food! After weeks of camping and the occasional traditional pub fare, dining at Bannerman Brewing Co was a real treat. Fabulous service, we didn t feel rushed. The food was great for sharing and we loved the spicy Thai flavours presented in unexpected ways. Do not miss this restaurant!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

One of many brewing companies in the downtown core, and this was probably our least favourite. The beer was interesting but we usually like having a small snack with our drinks. While the food sounded interesting, it wasnt really finger foods. The vibe was very hipster so it wasnt to our taste.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Pretty lacklustre. We arrived at Bannerman because friends recommended it to us, when we got there we were seated off the patio because we had a dog. The day before we were told that it was dog friendly but they since had been told otherwise. The seating for people with dogs is kind of in an unfavorable spot. My husband went in to ask to order drinks, he stood infront of the counter while 6 employees stood there talking, he had to interrupt to ask about service We were told that they would come out in a bit to take our order. Took about 10 minutes, and when they did come they asked what we wanted but we never received menus with the beers on it/QR code. It was clear other people were getting checked on pretty often compared to us. While visiting St Johns I would skip this brewery. Just didnt give us a good experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

My favourite beer spot in town. Friendly staff, good beers, great ambiance.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Food is absolutely delicious here. Highly recommend the sticky wings and drunk noodles!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Enjoyed a few brews and a delicious dinner the other day. I recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good beer and many vegetarian options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great spot any day, especially outside on a nice sunny day, and the addition of Thai items on the menu gets a big thumbs up!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

4.5 Really delicious food and great atmosphere thanks to live music. A few more non-alcoholic choices would have made the experience perfect!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great concept, need to work a bit on execution. The food here would be so much better if the chef didnt use so much salt! Everything is super salty, its a bit over the top. Note the flavors arent for everyone! I saw a few visitors who were here who expected standard pub fair, but the food here is heavy on the Asian flavors, uses fish sauce, and some less cultured folks will be turned off.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Interesting food Thai style, lots of beers.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food is not good. Overly salty, quite disappointing. They really need to revamp their menu!

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great beer, very trendy place. Although they should sell flights, especially if youre a brewery. Thats disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food, beer and atmosphere top notch. The surprised pig shouldnt be missed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This is a great place to relax and grab a beer. Option to sit inside or outside. But what really got me was the food - probably the best meal Ive ever had at a brewery!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Food and drink are fantastic!! The building is brilliant. Service is good. Not serving coffee past 1500, a little unusual.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Came from out of province to visit friends. Got a Come home 2022 passport and spent some time visiting local breweries to sample craft beer. Had a great time at the other places, but not here. Came to find out they dont have much of a selection other than IPA and they dont do flights either. Opted for a coffee instead but was told no, they dont serve caffeine after 3pm, sharp! Wish that had been posted on the menu board... or anywhere else for that matter. Such a shame, its a nice space, wanted to like it more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food was phenomenal especially for a brewery and the bevs were also top notch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome food! Great beers. Best service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Almost 5 stars... The first experience I had there was great, I was on the deck, had some beers and tried a lot of the food. Everything was excellent Then I went a second time because it was so damn good and I couldnt wait to have the sticky wings again. it was not the same experience. Went in as a couple and got sat at the same table as another duo (which isnt that bad because it was packed and at least we got a seat) but the worst of it was I was HEAVILY disappointed by the sticky wings. They were actually hard to eat as the smell off them was just repulsive and they werent sticky like before. All the nuts just fell off instead of sticking beautifully like before. I will be giving them another chance and I will try the sticky wings one more time to see if it was just a one time thing. Otherwise, staff is great, food is fast and the beers of course are 10/10

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Ordered the Brewery Sink as part of taster menu. Somewhat salty but everything was garnished tastefully! Def worth a visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fun place to stop in for a drink. We did not have any food there but what we saw coming out looked great. Live music when we were there as fun!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very nice place if you love beer. They have a unique selection. The layout is interesting, but nice. You may find yourself sharing the same table with other customers on busy days. The food is Thai inspired

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The place is beautiful, well frequented at peak times and the staff is always ready to serve and advise you. Excellent beers, fair prices for being in the city center.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great beer awesome environment! So good we went twice and might go again tonight!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

hands down the best coffee in St. John s

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome service, great beer. Live music was an added bonus.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I had the spicy drunken noodles which paired excellently with the Saison beer. As my mouth would burn pleasantly I could take a sip and cut through the spice. I wish the noodles had a few more stir fried vegetables in there but thats just me being picky. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, there was lots of seating, and my server was wonderful. I would love to return for the trivia that was about to start!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

They have the best Asian food in town with good beer. My favorite is sticky wings. I looooove them

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We were there for lunch. We had surprised pig and pig belly and shrimp. The meal was good but not that much options in the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Cool vibe. One of the best beers I ever tasted. Delicious food. Supportive staff. Clean washrooms. Friday night

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Went to study and have a coffee, good atmosphere.