Gramma’s Marine Pub

You’re regular type of sports bar. It’s got acceptable service and a fair selection of beers.
Fairly busy on a Thursday night. Their sports selection is primarily hockey so if you don’t like hockey, I’d suggest another sports bar.
Ambiance is good with quiet chatter all around.
Nice fire place table in the centre which adds to the décor.

What an experience. Like I’d like to give it a lower rating, but I really feel that I got the «local Gibsonian» experience here.
I came here with some friends for a drink quite late on a Saturday night in August. It was not exactly hopping.
When we first arrived it took awhile for our server to take our order (likely due to the huge crowds) so we were able to people watch a bit. Clearly we are dealing with locals. Everyone knows everyone Suddenly, it becomes unclear who actually works here and who doesn’t, as people who were sitting at the bar, are now going about their business behind the bar. …What?
So random woman #1 goes and grabs her purse. She leaves for a while, then comes back with bags full of booze from the attached liquor store. She puts them behind the bar. So many unanswered questions– does she work here? is this booze for the bar? Are you allowed to bring booze from the liquor store into the bar? Spoiler alert– when she was ready to go home at the end of the night, she took it all with her.
At one point, someone who all the employees (and the lady we suspect to be Gramma) know by name gets kicked out. It’s very dramatic. We get the impression that this is not the first time he’s been kicked out. But don’t worry, because even though Gramma said to never show his face there again, he «doesn’t even care.» Please keep in mind that this was being shouted across the bar aka being handled very professionally.
We got the impression that this is really more of a beer drinking bar– when some of my colleagues asked for scotch, it took no less than 3 employees to figure out if they had any. To be fair, when they did find it, it was decent scotch, and it was really reasonably priced. Getting a 2^nd round of drinks was a struggle. Our server was busy with all the other clients/​suspected other employees.
I’m still scratching my head about this place… I have no idea if I would go back.

Had their brewed Stout Beer here and it was very refreshing. (yes they are famous for their craft beer according to the tour guide). By the way, I am someone who doesn’t drink but I actually liked it. It wasn’t like crazy strong with that crazy bitter beer taste. It was refreshing and would make an awesome drink on a hot day.
I heard how Gramma’s pub came about was that the owner (two sons, one was a judge or lawyer and as well one of the son was the mayor at Gibson at one point) wanted his own brewery and bought the pub and because his mom likes to drink so they named it Gramma’s pub. A good story behind it.
This place has a few outdoor seating. so you can feel relax looking out into the water. THere are two floors. You can enter from the bottom or basement (how you call it) or you can enter from the parking lot and eat inside. But their patio area is only available downstairs.

Pub in the middle of town, nice deck for seating with the standard pub fare. I didn’t have them but in told the fish and chips are the best around.

If you want the smallest portion of fish and chips for the highest price in town this is the place to go.
If you must get the fish and chips here at least get 2 pieces to stand a chance of getting full. It wouldn’t be so bad but the taste and tartar sauce were mediocre at best. The top of the fish was crisp what the bottom was a soggy mess.
I told them it was the smallest portion I had ever seen, but they did not care.
Will never go here again. Go anywhere else.

Your standard pub but this one is right in the heart of Gibson’s and right on the water. Great view from the balcony and from their take out area below.
I found the service to be slow here especially when there was only a few tables of people. Maybe they are expecting you to order drinks, I’m not sure.
They have a big selection of beer and cocktails but the waitress had to tell me all of them and I couldn’t remember what she said I got so confused so I tried asking for ones I usually drink which are local, didn’t have them too bad… It would of been easier if they had a printed drink menu then I would of ordered one. After the meal though I found a chalkboard drink menu but didn’t help me after I was finished there… but I thought the chalkboard was pretty cool.
Anyways! Enough about drinks… Food!
I tried the oyster Rockefeller, I’ve never had this before so I wanted to try it and it tasted pretty good for trying it for the first time. I also had the seafood chowder, it had good taste but I was kinda disappointed with this one it had mostly clam shells in it and I had to take the shrimp shells off which was a pain trying to get them off in a hot chowder! No potatoes in it but they had shredded peppers and onion which is fine but not a standard seafood chowder. They also advertised mussels in the chowder I didn’t see any…
My father had the club sandwich he said it was really good, you can’t go wrong with a club, and if you do you shouldn’t be eating there lol.
My mom had the steak sandwich she said it was tender and ok.
Next time I come here I think I would just go for drinks and appys. I imagine its a happening place on the weekends.

Great local pub. They’ve got a wide variety of choices for anything you’re feeling. Great atmosphere and great views. Their burgers are all organic which is fantastic and you wouldn’t expect it there. Service has always been pleasant.
I’ve tried the burgers, salads, fish tacos and chicken fingers. All delish pub food. I have yet to try the war wonton soup but I keep hearing rave reviews about it. One time, we were just heading in and a man leaving stopped and told us we had to have the wonton soup. We didn’t know him at all. It must be good!
No complaints here.

Great pub. A great weekend trip for us is to hop in our sailboat and head up to Gibson’s Marina, specifically for a stop at Gramma’s for Saturday night. The food is outstanding for a small town pub. We’ve never had anything but friendly service.
Terrific view over the water too!

I love the fish tacos, best thing they’ve added since I’ve been going there. It used to have a great sauce that went with it, then they changed it to tzatziki… that part sucks because it doesn’t suit it:(Good location. Great place for a pre or post dinner stroll, especially in summer. Also great for playoffs, the game is always on at Gramma’s.

I’ve been at Gramma’s about a half-​dozen times in the past 5 years. I came in a few times because I was told the new cook was good and got one good meal out of it. Everything else is ordinary at best. The waitresses still thrust up their tits to hustle tips. The bartender is still gruff and doesn’t give a shit.
I’d rate it lower, but it deserves at least one star for the view.

It’s been around for ages, but recent changes by management and a new executive chef have really improved the place. With it’s beautiful view of Keat’s Island, the food is better than you would expect. Sure the place could use a décor redo, but who cares, this a pub not fine dining.
During the summer they have amazing AYCE seafood and BBQ buffets. Come during spot prawn season in the summer. You’ll get all the prawns, clams, oysters you want all for I think 18 bux!