Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company - Parksville, British Columbia

Stephanie

We came at around 5pm and the place was popping. The patio was already full and the restaurant had lots of people inside. You order at the counter and you can either run up a tab or pay as you order.

We got the spread to share which is recommended and also a salmon burger with a salad. The spread was quite large and can definitely feed 3 people. The fries were so good. The corn bread was perfect. Not too dry or sweet. The fried chicken was crispy. The sides complimented everything perfectly. The pulled pork was a bit too dry. But other than that it was pretty good. We devoured the whole thing.

The beer wasn't really my cup of tea but to each their own. I love the flights so it gave you the perfect opportunity to try a bunch.

The girls at the front were super nice and helpful. The food didn't come out super fast but fast enough. There's also one bathroom in the back.

Overall loved the vibes here. There's not a lot of parking but you can park on the street as well. I can see why so many people come here

Ali S.

Stopped by this brewery on late Monday and was still busy. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with a great mix of locals and visitors. The beer selection is impressive, plenty of variety, from bitter IPAs to smooth stouts, all brewed in-house and full of flavor.

What really sets this place apart is the food. It’s not just an afterthought, it’s genuinely delicious. The taco was amazing as well as 3 pigs. The menu is creative but still comforting.

Service was friendly and fast, and the staff clearly know and love what they do. Whether you’re here for a quick pint or a full meal with friends, this place hits the mark. Highly recommend!

Dylin G.

Food so good, felt like a sin.

Came here with a buddy and got the beef brisket tacos and a chicken burger. The food took a while, probably because the place was completely full. Anyway, the brisket in the tacos was tender and flavourful, and the spicy chicken was super juicy and batter fried to perfection!

Liz D.

We really enjoyed our dinner at Mount Arrow Smith Brewing. We were lucky enough to get a spot outside, which was beautiful.

I'm not a drinker, so I chose the frozen strawberry lemonade, which was delicious! We opted to share the 3 pigs and all meats were smoked perfectly. The cornbread was so delicious and the pickles - well, I don't eat pickles but I ate these; yummy!

We also had the Hawaiian pizza and it was amazing. Oh, and the fries, always space for curly fries!

The staff on shift were very friendly and helpful. I liked that you could order your food and drinks at the counter, then go to your table and they would serve you (non-alcoholic you could take on your own). For me, this was very enjoyable as there wasn't someone coming by your table all the time and it was just so peaceful and relaxing. An enjoyable experience!

We'll definitely be back!

Nicole Y.

We visit the island every year and without fail, a trip to Mount Arrowsmith Brewing must be on the schedule. I don't remember when we discovered it (a couple years before COVID?), but all the beers have always been top notch (of course we have our favourites).
They have a dog friendly patio outside, which we greatly appreciate being able to bring our pup along, and not leave him in the car or where we're staying while enjoying the atmosphere.
Every time we come, we have to load up for a year of beer in Vancouver without Mt Arrowsmith Brewing available (in the picture, that's only some of them!).

Amanda D.

Amazing hidden gem!! Originally decided to stop here as we heard they offered a good variety of gluten free food. Well that was an understatement as the majority of the menu could accommodate someone with celiac disease!! We ordered the BBQ platter and everything on there was gluten free! (Picture attached). The food was all incredibly delicious! We also had our 3.5 year old and our 2 month old with us and the people and atmosphere were extremely welcoming!! Jessie at the front was so helpful! Could not recommend this place enough!!

Jesse T.

Wow! The ribs, plate of meat (i forget what it's called: pulled pork, ribs, and chorizo), and parm fries are flippin' amazing. Oh, and the craziest / best Ceasar salad!

The only bad thing is the maximum capacity of my stomach preventing me from eating more.

Also, their swag is top quality (great hats/toques)

Auranne

Super lively brewery and smokehouse! Visited on a Friday and it was super packed and hopping. The turnover of available seats was impressive. The staff were kind. Ordered a charcuterie board of some sorts to share full of yummy smoked treats to accompany the beverages. Everything was delicious. There is a store also on site where you can pick up goods to take as well. There was live music in the mix and it was really good.