Sydney & Area

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Trip Advisor Rating 4.4

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About

The Dory Pub and Restaurant is located inside the Dobson Yacht Club, and is nestled on Sydney’s picturesque harbour. The restaurant and pub is open year-round daily from 4pm – 9pm and is a 10 minute drive from the downtown business district.

The Dory opened in December 2020, offering an upscale pub menu and quickly became a local favourite for many residents of the area. The menu offers meals and a full bar menu featuring a premium wine selections and local beers. The restaurant caters to families, larger groups and has a selection of seating arrangements.

During the late spring, the 90-seat patio opens equipped with patio heaters and lights and is quite popular as guests sit and watch the sunset on the skyline of Sydney Nova Scotia’s downtown business district.

In order to serve you best, we recommend reservations so that your table will be ready for you. 

Reserve your table online or call 902-562-0515 after 3pm daily.

Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Dinner & Evening Dining
  • Gluten-Free Options
  • Kid/Family Friendly
  • Late Night & Pub Fare
  • Local Taps / Wine List
  • Locally Sourced
  • Open Year-Round
  • Patio/Outdoor Seating
  • Reservations Accepted
  • Takeout/Picnic Ready
  • Vegetarian / Vegan Friendly
  • Waterfront View

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