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Places to Eat

 
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Clove & Hitch Bar & Bistro- Port Hood 11km

The Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro strives to incorporate the freshest of local ingredients into each of our menu creations, enticing your taste buds with our genuine flavours in every dish. The Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro is located in picturesque Port Hood, Nova Scotia, a quiet seaside community on the Western coast of Cape Breton Island. They offer live music Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6-8pm.

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Red Shoe Pub- Mabou- 26km

The Red Shoe Pub has become a kind of “home away from home” for many locals and visitors over the years. The Rankin Sisters’ cozy spot in the hamlet of Mabou, on the west coast of Cape Breton, offers a menu of Nova Scotia home cooking. Features include a treasured seafood chowder and a variety of pub fare. The Red Shoe Pub is open seasonally from the last Friday in May to mid-October. Visit the website for hours of operation.

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Admiral Lounge & Dining Room- Port Hood 11km

Located in Port Hood Cape Breton, the Admiral Lounge and Dining Room is a favorite spot for locals and travelers alike, serving mouth watering burgers, wraps, spinach dips, and fish n chips. Friendly staff & a cozy atmosphere.

Visit the Admiral on Pub nights during the summer for live, local music.

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Sandeannies Bakery & Tea Room- Port Hood 7km

FREE WIFI! A place where you can go to relax with family and friends. The subtle aroma of fresh baking gently draw you through the doors. People comment on the atmosphere and how friendly the staff and the customers are. It is truly a great place to gather for conversation and a breakfast or lunch.

Beaton's Delight Espresso - MABOU 26Km

Loved by locals and visitors alike Beaton’s Delight is Mabou’s go to spot to gather, get your caffeine fix, pick up some homemade goodies (you have to try the Morning Melody Muffins!) and ice cream.

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Mabou River Inn- Mabou 26km

The Mabou River Inn Restaurant serves up some of the best pizza you can find on the Island! Located in beautiful village of Mabou overlooking the Mabou River!

Celtic Music Interpretive Centre - Judique 5km

The Celtic Music Centre’s Ceilidh Pub offers lunch service featuring live traditional Celtic music with some of Cape Breton’s best up and coming and seasoned musicians. Enjoy a delicious lunch, tasty desserts and local drinks with a side of Celtic music!

Route 19 Brewing - Inverness 48km

Enjoy ocean views and handcrafted, East Coast pub fare that pairs perfectly with their fresh tasty beers brewed right onsite in Inverness. With a view of the ocean.

The Annex - INVERNESS 48km

The Annex is a new bar & restaurant located in the seaside town Inverness, NS. Highlighting in-season menu options and great local musicians The Annex has become a favourite to both locals and visitors.

Whit’s public house - INVERNESS 48km

Nestled between the world-renowned Cabot Links Golf Course and the main street of Inverness, Whit's Public House is pretty much everything you want in a pub: great food, fantastic staff, live music, an outdoor patio, and warm hospitality at its finest.

COAL MINERS CAFEA AND LOUNGE - INVERNESS 48km

A long time staple in the community of Inverness the Coal Miners serves up delicious homestyle meals from breakfast to dinner.

 

FINE DINING

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Glenora Distillery- 37km

Cradled in the picturesque hills of Glenville, the unsurpassed view is the perfect setting for a continental breakfast, light lunch, or candlelight dinner. Specializing in Nova Scotian dishes and North American cuisine, the menu also reflects the call for traditional Scottish fare. Our menu is designed and presented by Executive Chef Patrick MacIsaac.  Each signature dish is prepared with local ingredients and is influenced by traditional Nova Scotian culture. Dining at Glenora is in the top 100, according to “Where to eat in Canada” and we are proud members and promoters of “Taste of Nova Scotia.” Seating – 50 Non-smoking Air Conditioned Licensed Out-door terrace Large parties by reservations please

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Panorama Restaurant- 48Km

At Cabot Links, we pride ourselves on a refreshingly unique dining experience in each of our three restaurants. A culinary destination in itself, Panorama’s fine dining menu showcases the highest quality, seasonal ingredients, highlighting fresh fish and seafood, grilled meats and a bounty of Maritime-inspired dishes. In the evening, floor to ceiling glass yields incredible ocean vistas and stunning sunsets. Dining at Cabot is available all day, seven days a week during the golf season. For reservations, please call 1.855.652.2268 or email reservations@cabotlinks.com

Port Hawkesbury Restaurants

Fleur de-Lis Tea Room and Dining Room

A1 Pizza

Miller's Seafood & Chophouse

Hearthstone Inn Port Hawkesbury

Papa's Pub & Eatery

China King Buffet Restaurant

 

Local Grocery Stores

 
 

GAS STATIONS

 

Judique Service Centre - 5KM

Ultramar Port Hood - 10KM

Archie’s Esso Mabou - 26km

Canadian Tire Gas Bar
Port Hastings - 35km

 

LOCAL ARTISANS AND SHOPS

We are very fortunate to have many talented artisans, makers and creatives in Inverness County and a great selection of independent shop owners who support them. Below is a portion of some of these unique shopping experiences waiting for you.