Hear many amazing reviews about the Red Shoe Pub and they were all right. Big portions and delicious food. It can get very busy.
MandoDave
We always stop here when we're in the area for Celtic Colours. This time we had the crab dip, which was a new one for us. It was absolutely outstanding. We love the local beer and the ambience of this place, especially the Rankins' decorations on the wall and the excellent local music playing there at all times. Don't miss the Red Shoe if you're anywhere near the area.
LindaT705
This has become another of our annual stops when we are in CB for Celtic Colours! The food is plentiful, delicious, and fresh!! This time we have the hot crab dip and pita points...yummy! The local craft beer is also delightful as well. We look forward to getting there when the live music is on..:).
958archiem
Visited Cape Breton early September based in the Mabou River Inn. We spent a few evenings in the Red Shoe listening to good music and enjoyed a few good meals at reasonable prices.Excellent service from the staff. I hope to return again in the not too distant future.
667MargaretD
We stopped in for dinner and entertainment and were to disappointed. The food was outstanding. I had the chicken and I am determined to find a way to recreate it at home. My husband had the fish of the day and was in heaven. Add a fiddler, piano player and a man playing spoons and you have a unique memorable experience.
BPtours
Amazing seafood chowder with a nice glass of Canadian beer is a must! We were staying at the Whiskey Distillery not far from this restaurant and a friend recommended this small but local restaurant. The mussels appetizers were amazing! A casual restaurant but worth going to when there are not many restaurants available in the town.
lelegary
Wonderful night for us in Red Shoe Pub listening two young girls singing guitar and violin: great and historic pub to listen Celtic Music in Cap Breton!
JBrook
We stopped here for some afternoon snacks. The food and service were very good. Would have loved to go back for dinner.
OldOldBob
The place was packed but the service was good and the food was fine,but let's face it-It's all about the music. We heard Derrick and Melody Cameron and loved it. Southwestern Cape Breton fiddling can be an acquired taste and for most a little goes a long way. An hour at The Shoe is about right. Hope to return.
238tl
Music was excellent..made me want to join the locals and dance...sadly don't know the steps. After the locals clear out at 7pm we got a table to eat. Food was average...don't even remember what I had now. But the price was far from average! Go for the music and feel not for the food.