our menu
CHRISTMAS MENU
$45 THREE COURSE
appetizers:
Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Bisque
Silky Squash and apple puree, with warm spices, maple creme fraiche & crispy sage.
$12.00
Festive Stuffed Chicken
Greens, roasted beets, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, pomegranates, cranberry vinaigrette.
$12.00
Entrées:
Herb Roasted Turkey Dinner
Traditional stuffing, butter whipped potatoes, gravy, glazed root vegetables & cranberry relish.
$25.00
Festive Stuffed Chicken
Spinach, creamy cream cheese and tart cranberries, root vegetable puree, green peppercorn cream sauce with a glossy honey balsamic glaze.
$27.00
Bacon-wrapped Teres Major Tenders
Hand-cut teres major medallions wrapped in applewood smoked bacon served with glazed root vegetables, butter whipped potatoes and rich demi-glace.
$32.00
Dessert:
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
Baked cheesecake with crushed candy cane & chocolate drizzle.
$9.00
Eggnog Creme Brulee
Holiday spiced custard with a caramelized sugar top.
$9.00
Chocolate Pudding Cake
Rich, molten chocolate pudding cake with hazelnut anglaise.
$9.00
New Years Eve 2025
$75 plus 14% tax and 18% gratuity per person
AMUSE BOUCHE:
Chef's New Year's Eve Bite
A one-perfect-bite creation to start the night - silky whipped goat cheese, cranberry compote, toasted almond crumble served on grilled baguette..
First:
Modern Waldorf Salad
Crisp apples, celery, grapes, candied walnuts, baby mixed greens, maple yogurt dressing, shaved parmesan and fresh herbs
Crispy Pork Belly
Maple-Bourbon glazed pork belly with parsnip purée, apple-fennel slaw, crackling & tangy tomato jam.
Pan-seared Scallop with Cauliflower Purée & Maple Bacon Jam
Seared Atlantic scallops on silky cauliflower purée, warm maple bacon jam, micro herbs & lemon zest.
Chicken Velouté Crêpe
Roast chicken, sautéed mushroom, french crêpe Gruyère cheese, warm tarragon cream sauce, toasted almonds, & chive oil.
SECOND:
Braised Lamb Shank
Slow-Braised lamb shank with red wine, Served over truffle mashed potatoes with winter vegetables and natural au jus.
Classic French Seafood Bouillabaisse
Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, halibut in a saffron-tomato broth with white wine, carrot, fennel and herb aromatics. Served with toasted baguette and classic rouille.
Prime Rib
Slow roasted AAA prime rib, baby roasted rosemary potato, maple heirloom carrots, asparagus, Au jus with Yorkshire pudding
Chicken Supreme
Brie & Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken Supreme with smoked paprika cream and fresh basil sauce, garlic mashed purée and glazed vegetables.
Hand-made Butternut Squash Ravioli
Ravioli tossed in brown butter, finished with crispy sage, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
THRID:
Grand Marnier Crème Brûlée
Velvet vanilla custard infused with Grand Marnier topped with a perfectly torched caramel crust.
White Russian Cheesecake
Kahlúa cheesecake with chocolate vodka sauce. Creamy, decadent & finished with a touch candied almond crunch.
Decadent Duo Mousse
Chocolate hazelnut mousse paired with white chocolate espresso mousse layered and finished with whipped cream.
SOUPS & SALADS
Slow - Fired Soup Of The Day
Our chef ’s special creation, simmered low and slow to bring out deep, rich flavors.
$9.00
(GF) Seafood Chowder
Fresh seafood, including shrimp, scallops, salmon, haddock, halibut, lobster in a silky cream broth.
$20.00
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, bacon ends, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese with our house made creamy dressing.
» Veggie burger $5 / Bacon $4 / Pulled Pork$ 5 / Chicken $5 / Donair $5
$12.00
(GF) Spinach Goat Cheese Salad
Spinach greens, heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, goat
cheese crumble, candied almonds, choice of light balsamic vinaigrette or creamy maple dressing.
» Veggie burger $5 / Bacon $4 / Pulled Pork$ 5 / Chicken $5 / Donair $5
$12.00
(GF) Cape Breton Maple Salad
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber,
julienne carrots & candied almonds topped with a light balsamic vinaigrette or creamy maple dressing.
» Veggie burger $5 / Bacon $4 / Pulled Pork$ 5 / Chicken $5 / Donair $5
$12.00
SHARABLE BITES
Arancini Bites
Risotto balls stuffed with melted mozzarella, marinara sauce, balsamic reduction and fresh basil.
$16.00
Chicken Wings
10 chicken wings with your choice of sauce.
» Mild / Hot / Spicy Thai / Honey Garlic
$17.00
Crispy Wonton Nachos
Crispy golden-fried wonton chips topped red onion, peppers, banana peppers, three cheese blend, smothered with boom sauce. A must-try shareable!
» Salsa $2 / Sour Cream $2 / Veggie Burger $5 / Pulled Pork $5 / Chicken $5 / Donair $5
$18.00
Loaded Potato Skins
Fried potato skins melted cheese, bacon bits, green onions. Served with a side of cajun sour cream.
» Salsa $2 / Sour Cream $2 / Veggie Burger $5 / Pulled Pork $5 / Chicken $5 / Donair $5
$18.00
Classic Poutine
Hand-cut fries, curds and gravy....the holy trinity of pub snacks. A messy, delicious Canadian favourite
Level up with Bacon $4 / Pulled Pork $5 / Chicken $5 / Donair $5
$14.00
Classic NS Donair
House-made donair meat, seasoned to perfection and topped with onions, tomatoes, donair sauce on pita
» Cheese $3 / Xtra Sauce $2
$17.00
TIDE TO TABLE BITES
(GF) Breton Oysters
Six freshly shucked eastern oysters served with lemon & mignonette.
$22.00
(GF) Mussels in White Wine Sauce
Mussels steamed in garlic, butter, white wine. Served with a warm, crusty bread.
$16.00
Fish Cake Bites
Fish fritters, crab, salt cod, haddock served with tangy pickled vegetables, lemon pepper aioli, A perfect bite of coastal flavor.
$16.00
Coconut Shrimp
Crispy, golden-fried shrimp coated in sweet coconut flakes, served with a zesty sweet-chili thai sauce..
$16.00
Crispy Calamari
Lightly dusted and fried to perfection, our calamari is seasoned with Old Bay for a flavorful twist. Served with a zesty lemon garlic aioli.
$16.00
GF - Lobster Dinner
Fresh locally caught lobster, cooked to perfection, vegetable of the day, choice of starch, drawn butter.
$45.00
Savory
PASTA FAVORITES
Chicken & Bacon Linguine
Chicken, bacon, mushrooms tossed in a garlic white wine cream sauce, with freshly grated Parmesan. Served with a side of warm garlic bread.
$26.00
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, served over linguine in garlic cream sauce finished with Parmesan.
$26.00
Frutti di Mare
A seafood medley of shrimp, scallops, mussels, bell peppers, linguine tossed in a savory rose sauce.
$30.00
SANDWISHES & WRAPS
All the below items are served with your choice of Choice of Soup, Garden Salad, or Fries.
Lobster Roll
Fresh Cape Breton lobster, mayo, & lettuce served on a fresh bun.
$35.00
Governor's 2 Slice Clubhouse
Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, mayo on white, whole wheat, or porridge bread.
$18.00
Montreal Style Smoked Meat
Montreal-style smoked brisket. Served piled high on fresh rye bread with tangy mustard.
$18.00
Steak Sandwich Melt
Grilled striploin steak, sautéed mushrooms, and caramelized onions, topped with creamy garlic aioli and melted mozzarella, all served on a toasted focaccia. A hearty and delicious combination.
$18.00
Thai Chicken Wrap
Chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, green onions, cilantro, banana peppers, Thai peanut sauce. Wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
$18.00
(V) Crispy Veggie Thai Wrap
Crisp lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrot, red onions, cilantro, banana peppers, avocado, almonds, Thai peanut sauce. Wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
$18.00
Substitutions
Sweet Potato Fries
$3.00
Spinach
$3.00
CB Maple Salad
$3.00
Caesar
$3.00
THE BUTCHER BLOCK
Your Choice of Fries/ Roasted Potatoes/ Garlic Mashed / Rice
Steak Sandwich Melt
Grilled chuck tender, sautéed mushrooms, onions, chimichurri, garlic aioli, and melted mozzarella, served on grilled focaccia bread.
$24.00
(GF) Slow-Cooked Pork Back Ribs
Cooked to perfection, then finished with our housemade smoky BBQ sauce. Served with crispy coleslaw, and your choice of side. .
Half Rack $24.00 Full Rack $35.00
(GF) Gov’s Pub Steak
8oz end-to-end cut striploin, seasoned with our signature steak spice. Served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of side.
$26.00
(GF) 10 oz CAB Striploin Steak
Hand Cut CAB center cut striploin seasoned with our signature blend. Served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of side.
$38.00
ADDON's
Sweet Potato Fries
$3.00
Mushrooms
$3.00
Onions
$3.00
HAND CRAFTED BURGERS
Choice of Soup / Salad / Fries.
Brave Heart Burger
6oz hand made Beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, hot peppers and spicy mayo, served on a toasted bun.
$18.00
Cajun Chicken Burger
Crispy Cajun-spiced chicken lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, hot peppers and spicy mayo.
$20.00
Slow-Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow-cooked pulled pork tossed in a rich, smoky barbecue sauce, piled high on a toasted brioche bun. Topped with creamy coleslaw.
» +Cheddar $2 / Coleslaw $2 / Guacamole $4 / Bacon $4 /
$20.00
(V) Veggie Burger
A flavorful spicy veggie patty, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and hot pepper. Finished with a basil infused aioli.
$20.00
ADDON's
Sweet Potato Fries
$3.00
Spinach
$3.00
CB Salad
$3.00
Caesar
$3.00
PLATES WORTH CRAVING
Choice of Fries / Roasted Potatoes / Garlic Mashed / Rice.
(GF) Butter Chicken
Marinated chicken simmered in a rich and creamy tomato-based curry, infused with aromatic spices, butter, and a hint of sweetness. Served with basmati rice, cashews and naan.
$24.00
Beer-Battered Fish
Crispy haddock fillets coated in a light and airy beer batter, fried to perfection. Served with hand cut fries and crispy coleslaw.
2pc $20 1pc $16
(V) Peanut Thai Stir-Fry
Crisp vegetables sautéed in a rich, creamy peanut sauce with a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors served on basmati rice and garnished with fresh cilantro, roasted sesame seeds.
$24.00
(GF) Poached Halibut with Lobster Buerre Blanc
Poached Halibut Delicately poached halibut paired with a rich lobster beurre blanc, served alongside seasonal fresh vegetables and choice of side. A refined, coastal-inspired entrée.
$35.00
(GF) Maple-Glazed Atlantic Salmon
Fresh Atlantic salmon fillet glazed with a rich maple-butter sauce, perfectly seared for a caramelized finish. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables and choice of side.
$28.00
(GF) Nova Scotia Crusted Haddock
Fresh haddock fillet, lightly dusted, pan-seared finished with a delicate lemon, butter, and white wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of side.
$24.00
ADDON's
Sweet Potato Fries
$3.00
Drinks
BEER - Bottled
Alexander Keith's Indian Pale Ale | 351ml
$6
Budweiser | 351ml
$6
Bud Light | 351ml
$6
Coors Light | 351ml
$6
Oland Schooner | 341ml
$6
Olands | 341ml
$6
Miller Lite | 351ml
$6
Molson Canadian | 351ml
$6
Michelob Ultra | 351ml
$7
Heneken
$7
Coronia | 341ml
$7
Coolers & Cider
NOVA SCOTIA SPIRIT CO. VODKA SODA'S
Lemon Lime | 355ml
$8.25
Sour Cherry Lime | 355ml
$8.25
Blueberry Lemon | 355ml
$8.25
Rocket | 473ml
$9.75
Tropical Punch | 473ml
$9.75
Smirnoff Ice | 330ml
$7.50
CIDERS
Strongbow Cider | 440ml
$9.25
Island Folk Cider Perry Pear | 500ml
$11.50
Island Folk Seasonal
$10.50
Beer - On tap
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Benjamin Frankin.
Big Spruce Brewing CB
18oz $8.50 | 54oz $24
Kitchen Party Pale Ale - ABV 5.6%
Brewed in Cape Breton, N.S. | 18oz $8.50 | 54oz $24
Bizarre Govs Triangle IPA - ABV 6.4%
18oz $8.50 | 54oz $24
Ready Yer Knot...Regatta Red Ale - ABV 4.9%
Locally from Cape Breton, N.S. | 18oz $8.50 | 54oz $24
Ceral Killer Oatmeal Stout - ABV 5.4%
Brewed in Cape Breton, N.S. | 18oz $8.50 | 54oz $24
Island Folk Cider
20oz $9.00 | 60oz $25.50
Rebel Rose Cider - ABV 7%
20oz $9.00 | 60oz $25.50
Nine Lock Brewing HFX
18oz $8.75 | 54oz $24.75
Dirty Blonde - ABV 5%
18oz $8.75 | 54oz $24.75
Propeller Brewing HFX
18oz $8.50 | 54oz $24.00
Azacca IPA - ABV 4.5%
18oz $8.50 | 54oz $24.00
Garrison Brewing HFX
18oz $8.50 | 54oz $22.00
Georgia Peach - ABV 4.5%
18oz $8.50 | 54oz $22.00
Spindrif Brewing HFX
18oz $7.75 | 54oz $22.00
Get Nauti Lager - ABV 4%
18oz $7.75 | 54oz $22.00
Alexander Keith's IPA
18oz $7.75 | 54oz $22
Bud Light
18OZ $7.75 | 54OZ $22
Budweiser
18OZ $7.75 | 54OZ $22
Stella Artois Lager
From Beiguim. | 20oz $8.50 | 54oz $24
Guinness
18oz $8.50 | 54oz $24
Bottled Red Wine
Luckett Vineyards Phone Box Red
Nova Scotia
$44.00
Grand Pre Castel
Nova Scotia
$42.00
Grand Pre Baco Noir
Nova Scotia
$42.00
Tabali Pinot Noir
Chile
$45.00
Tinto Mendoza Malbec
Argentina
$42.00
Francis Ford Cabernet Sauvignon
California
$48.00
Caparzo Sangiovese
Italy
$41.00
Longview Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Australia
$45.00
Purple Angel By Montes
Chile
$98.00
Mcmanis Petite Shiraz
California
$45.00
Bottled White Wine
Luckett Vineyards Phone Box White
Nova Scotia
$44.00
Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay
California
$45.00
Grand Pre Tidal Bay
Nova Scotia
$43.00
Benjamin Bridge Nova 7
Nova Scotia
$51.00
Zenato Pinot Grigio
Italy
$39.00
Demorgenzon Chenin Blanc
South Africa
$41.00
Satellite Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
$42.00
Wente Morning Chardonnay
California
$56.00
Benjamin Bridge NV Rose
$54.00
Venve Clicquot Yellow Lable Champagne
France
$145.00
Wine By THE Glass 5oz/8oz/1/2LT/BTL
Jost | L'acadie Chardonnay | Nova Scotia
$9 | $11 | $24
Pardrino | Pinot Grigio | Italy
$9 | $11 | $24 |$44 1LBTL
Alario | Sauvignon Blanc | Chile
$9 | $12 | $25 | $34
Dr. Zen Zen | Riesling | Germany
$10 | $13 | $29 | $36
Benjamin Bridge Cabernet Franc Rose
$10 | $13 | $28 | $44
Jost | Cabernet Foch | Nova Scotia
$9 | $11 | $24
Padrino | Rossi | Italy
$9 | $11 | $24 | $44
Alario | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chile
$9 | $12 | $25 | $34
Alambrado Malbec | Argentina
$10 | $13 | $29 | $36
COCKTAILS
MARY MAC 1.5OZ
Raspberry Vodka | Iron Works Blueberry | Iron Works Raspberry | Lemon | Cranberry | 7-up
$10.00
STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI 2OZ
Havana Club 3 | Lime | Strawberry Syrup
$13.00
BLUE HAWAIIAN 1.5OZ
Havana Club 3 | Blue Curacao | Pineapple | Coconut
$13.00
CUCUMBER GIMLET 1.50OZ
Gin | Cucumber | Lime | Simple Syrup
$12.00
OLD FASHIONED 2OZ
Bourbon | Simple Syrup | Bitters | Orange
$14.00
SOUR RASPBERRY MARTINI 2OZ
Smirnoff Raspberry | Raspberry Sourpuss | Lime
$12.00
MARGARITA 2OZ
Cazador Blanco | Cazador resposado | Cointreau | Lime | Sugar | Salt
$13.00
GOVERNORS “SEASER” 1.5OZ
Vodka | Clamato | Spices | Dulse | Oyster
$16.00
SPRING MULE 1.5OZ
Vodka | Elderflower | Lime | Ginger beer | Berries | Mint
$12.00
APEROL SPRITZ 1.5OZ
Aperol | Sparkling wine | Soda | Orange
$13.00
MOJITO 1.5OZ
Havana Club 3 | Simple Syrup | Lime | Soda | Mint
$13.00
TOM COLLINS
Gin | Lemon | Simple Syrup | Soda
$13.00
GOVERNORS SANGRIA | $13 GLASS | 30$ PITCHER
Peach Schapps | Cointreau | Citrus | Gingerale | Cinnamon | Seasonal Fruit
+Red | White | Rosé
+ Glass 1.5 oz Spirit 3oz Wine / Pitcher 3oz Spirit 6oz Wine
ON THE BAR
Vodka
BLUE LOBSTER VODKA
$6.25
GREY GOOSE
$9.00
SMIRNOFF
Raspberry / Apple / Vanilla / Blueberry
$6.50
Gin
NSSC WILLING TO LEARN GIN
$6.25
TANQUERAY
$6.50
HENDRICKS
$8.50
BOMBAY SAPHIRE
$6.75
FORDS DRY
$8.00
Rum
FISHERMENS HELPER WHITE RUM
$6.25
CAPTAIN MORGAN
White / Spiced / Dark
$7.00
APPLETON ESTATE
$7.00
MALIBU COCONUT
$6.50
FORTRESS RUM
$8.00
EL DORADO 12 YR
$8.00
HAVANA CLUB 3
$7.00
BUMBU RUM
$11.00
Tequila / Mezcals
JOSE CUERVO GOLD
$6.25
CAZADORES BLANCO
$8.00
CAZADORE REPOSADO
$9.00
MEZCAL AGUA SANTA
$9.00
PATRON GOLD
$14.00
Scotch / Whiskey / Bourbon
CROWN ROYAL
$7.00
GLYNNEVAN RYE
Cape Breton
$8.00
GLEN BRETON FIDDLERS CHOICE
Cape Breton
$10.00
GLEN BRETON 10 YR
Cape Breton
$13.00
JACK DANIELS
$7.00
MAKERS MARK
$8.00
WOODFORD RESERVE
$10.00
JIM BEAM WHITE
$6.25
JIM BEAM BLACK
$7.00
JOHNNIE WALKER RED
$6.25
JOHNNIE WALKER BLK
$8.00
GLENFIDDICH 12 YR
$8.50
GLENFIDDICH 15 YR
$16.00
THE MACALLAN 12 YR
$14.00
JAMESONS
$7.00
GLENMORANGIE SCOTCH 10 YR
$8.00
HIGHLAND PARK 12 YR SCOTCH
$10.00
OBAN 14 YR SCOTCH
$13.00
BOWMORE 12 YR
$9.00
LAGAVULIN 16 YR
$16.00
SUNTORY TOKI JAPANESE WHISKEY
$8.50
CHIVAS REGAL 12 YR SCOTCH
$8.50
Reserve
Reserve A Table
Mon-Wed
11AM - 9PM
Thrus-Fri
11AM - 10PM
Saturday
10AM - 10PM
Sunday
10AM - 9PM