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Doryman Pub & Grill

Chéticamp's social hub for live Acadian fiddle and a hearty lobster roll.

restaurant· Chéticamp, NS · $$ · ★ 4.20 (779 reviews)
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Chéticamp's social hub — Acadian fiddle, hearty pub plates, and a lobster roll that's worth a detour. The Doryman is more than a music venue; it's the room everyone in town ends up at on a Saturday.

What to expect

  • A casual pub vibe with a strong music focus
  • Mixed crowd of locals, RVers, and Cabot Trail visitors
  • Standard pub plates with seafood specials
  • Live music multiple days a week in season

Don't miss

  • The lobster roll, packed and not stretched with filler
  • House chowder and fresh haddock when it's running
  • An evening with a fiddler and a Cape Breton beer

Good to know

  • Hours expand significantly in summer; call ahead in shoulder season
  • Cover charge applies for the ceilidh
  • Family-friendly until later in the night
  • Parking on the street and nearby lots

Pair it with

  • A whale-watching trip from the wharf
  • A walk through the Coopérative Artisanale
  • Dinner at Restaurant Acadien earlier in the day
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