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Glenora Distillery’s Washback Pub — restaurant in Mabou, Cape Breton

Glenora Distillery’s Washback Pub

Dine on gourmet Nova Scotia cuisine at Glenora's Washback Pub in Mabou Highlands, featuring Glen Breton Rare whisky and live Celtic music.

restaurant· Mabou, NS · ★ 4.40 (790 reviews)
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Cradled in the picturesque hills of the Mabou Highlands, our unsurpassed view is perfect for gourmet cuisine. Savour the freshest of Nova Scotia and international cuisine in our Pub and Dining Room, featured in ’Where to Eat in Canada’. Celtic music and a dram of Canadian single malt whisky, Glen Breton Rare, lay the groundwork for your unique Cape Breton experience. Glenora Inn features nine rooms and six highland chalets. You can also enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and private tastings.

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