The Knot Pub

Great little spot which seems to be a local hangout which is always a good sign, Busy but service is super smooth. Unusual layout which gives lots of different feels. Eclectic but good beer selection, quite noisy but that’s conversation not music. .could be 5 stars if I’d been hungry enough for food, which looked great.

This might be my favourite place to eat ever. Two years later and I still talk about it all the time. I hope it lives up to the expectations I’m putting on it!
Nicest service. Love the large conmunal tables, I met some lovely people. I actually went here 3 times in 24 hours.
Burger was okay.
Scallops in butter sauce were out of this world. Best value ever, the cooking elevated and let the flavours of the scallop stand out. No bacon wrapped scallops for me! I believe I got the Caesar salad with this as well. Also very good.
The other star was the cod fish cakes, with homemade chutney. Just wow.
The house beer was a good choice too.
Everything was very well priced.

Always a good sign when you go into a place and its busy and packed but everyone is smiling and happy. Friendly staff good food and nautical décor. A must spot to hit when in town.

Character, this place oozes character! It’s an old dark pub with salty locals and sprinkles of tourists. Limited wine options, and good greasy food in a loud atmosphere.

This is one of the coolest pubs I’ve ever been in. Cannot beat the cozy atmosphere. Bartenders were super friendly and their Knot Ale was a great beer. It was not too loud so you can carry on a conversation.

Nice place, great ambiance, good music from the 60’s and 70’s. Really enjoy the seafood chowder and the halibut even if it was too much.
Some comments are on the crowd or darkness but I would say we’ve been on a calm Saturday night beginning of June.
Maids are kind and really take care of everybody
If you pass by Lunenburg, make a stop there

Great atmosphere. A local recommended this to us and they were totally right about it being great. Prices were totally reasonable and the food delicious. They cooked the char steak perfectly! Highly recommend.

You know those places that you grew up going to, and when you see them as an adult your heart just MELTS? That is what the Knot Pub is for me. As one of 6 kids, for us birthdays were the rare and exciting meal you got alone with mom and dad… I may have been ahead of my time, as I always chose The Knot! At age 6 it was all I wanted and now… over 20 years later, I feel the same!
Nostalgia is not the only thing that keeps me coming back, the welcoming environment is hard to resist (not to mention find nowadays!) Then there is the food. Never a disappointment. Mussels, chowder, fish and chips… anything you could ask for, they have it, and it is AMAZING! I mean, it is a pub… so fancy, fine dinning it is not. But delicious, it most definitely IS! I also fully appreciate a fantastic meal that does not cost an arm and a leg. (or that allows me to get EVERYTHING for a fair price!)
The drive to Lunenburg from Halifax is a good distance and may not seem worth it for a pub, but i say to you… DO IT! You will not regret it, the people, the food, the atmosphere… not to mention Lunenburg in general is gorgeous and worth the drive. My only suggestion is to go with good friends or family, so you CAN get everything and share! Road trips are so much better with people you love and the Knot will just be cherry on the top of that Sundae! (Maybe the chocolate sauce and sprinkles too!)

They say «When in Rome, do as the Romans do», and apparently that is what I did on a random Saturday afternoon while in Lunenburg. Packed to the gills after the lunch crowd should have been gone, I suppose that The Knot was one of but a handful of options for locals and visitors alike in the off season for tourism-​dependent Lunenburg. I managed to snag a seat in possibly the oddest booth ever, which was comprised of two half-​moons with an aisle down the middle between the tables which led to the bar and was heavily trafficked by the the servers, naturally.
The rest of the pub is as you would expect, lots of dark woods, fishing paraphernalia and the occasional creepy, old timey photo on the walls. It’s not unique, but it’s inviting nonetheless. The menu consists of the typical pub fare with a heavy seafood component, which shouldn’t be too surprising. The local German influence gets in there a bit as well with sausage and locally made sauerkraut as well.
I had some time to kill and a belly to fill, so I went all in on the seafood and food in general — an order of fish chowder, followed by fish cakes and fries, a single piece of fried fish for good measure, and a pint of Knot ale to wash it all down. It took a while to place my order, but I cut the worn-​out looking staff some slack. Once I did order, my beer and chowder came promptly.
The chowder had big chunks of fish in a creamy, buttery broth that had just the right consistency, and pleasant yellow tint to it. Potato, celery and onion fleshed out the chowder some more and give it a well rounded flavour. Lightly buttered toast on the side was there to soak up the delicious remains.
Two crisp, golden brown fish cakes arrived with a respectable pile of hand-​cut fries, with a lemon wedge and chow on the side. The cakes were heavy on the mashed potato, but there was still a good amount of salt cod visible, which lent a mild cod flavour and of course saltiness, which was right up my alley. The chow added a tangy contrast, but I prefered the fish cakes on their own. The fries were good, coming out piping hot and seemed to get crispier under their own heat. They weren’t award winners, but will certainly satisfy your fried potato cravings.
The lone piece of fish was a decent size, and after all the food that I’d already had, I wouldn’t have wanted one any bigger anyway. The batter unfortunately lacked any airiness at all and had a odd, hard texture. I didn’t not like it, but I definitely prefer a more bubbly, beer battered fish. The fish itself was good, and had just a slight hint of sweetness.
The pub emptied out a little over the course of the afternoon and my gorging, but maintained a good crowd. If you’re in town and not feeling like some of the fancier places, or they’re jsut not open, you can do a lot worse than coming by The Knot for a feed and a pint.

This amazing local PUB in Luneneburg makes amazing food, my favorites are :
The small Mussel Soup
Caesar Salad
FishCakes.
Fish n’ Chips
Salmon Burger
Amongst all the other great typical fare from the area. Its High Quality, very reasonably priced, and relatively healthy as far as pub food always feels afterwards.
I must mention thebeautifully decorated space with nautical artifacts and fine old «style» décor and finish carpentry.
The only thing bad here is the OPEN sign outside on the beautiful hobbit shire type entrance door. (not fitting aesthetically).
Thank you Knot pub for being In Lunenburg.

The Knot Pub is adorable — warm, inviting, dark but not dank, and the kind of place that beckons you to sit and enjoy a pint of beer. The service was friendly, the food good (stick with the fresh seafood), and the place was «as-​advertised» — what we saw from the outside pretty much followed through with our entire experience. It was also a good mixture of people obviously not from Lunenburg, and some local folk.

The Knot was so nice, I went there twice.
In desperate need of some rest and relaxation, I decided on Lunenburg as I usually go down the 103 (scenic route) every summer to play golf and visit distant relatives.
Although the Knot is relatively small, the atmosphere makes up for it; the servers were friendly and outgoing and there is a nice variety of food to try. We did have to wait a few minutes for a table on Saturday night, which was to be expected as it is in the heart of tourist season. I tried the Pub Club sandwich with fries and my friend had the 2-​piece fish and chips; both were excellent and we did not have to wait too long for the grub despite the crowd.
After getting ‘destroyed’ by the mosquitoes at the Bluenose Golf Club on Sunday morning, we contemplated having supper at one of the restaurants downtown such as The Grand Banker or Big Red’s; however, we went back to the Knot. This proved to be a wise decision as the food was even better on this night; I had the Pan Fried Haddock with salad and my buddy went with the Pub Club.
The prices were affordable and I believe not as expensive as the downtown establishments; the bathrooms were clean and there is a small VLT area for patrons to gamble. My only minor complaint is that the lighting is not overly bright, but nobody seemed to mind.
I noticed that The Knot also has a trivia night there on Thursdays, so if you have no need to go in to work on Friday, make the trip to Lunenburg for some fun and excitement.

I think this point has been covered, but the word that describes The Knot is cozy. Just a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it building on the cusp of Old Town Lunenberg, where, if you can, you want to slide into a snug wooden booth and order a nice big pint.
The food is fantastic too. Being visitors from the West Coast (raised on salmon, this fisherman’s daughter was) we wanted to try the local seafood. The scallops did Lunenburg proud, perfectly prepared, big and juicy. The seafood chowder was excellent too, creamy broth with generous hunks of fish and potatoes. We had to try the deep-​fried pepperoni too, since it seems to appear on every pub menu in Nova Scotia, and that was the only disappointment. I reckon its a standard, but … it’s an enduring mystery.
Very friendly, very popular, very tasty and very affordable, you should absolutely eat and drink here whenever in Lunenburg.

I am new to the area, but the way that my husband and I are treated at the knot you’d never ever know it. The service is great, the food is reasonable classic pub food (anything from the sea is perfectly cooked and super tasty, esp the muscles!), and the atmosphere is great. Gives me nostalgia for english pubs. The atmosphere is a cozy classic euro pub with lots of seafare on the walls. Love it!
Just an observation; We have noticed that Friday nights seems to be for the younger crowd and Saturday nights seem to be for the older group, but you’re welcomed anytime by both no matter what your age ;)
Cheers!

Best for the money in Nova Scotia. Year round it serves quality. The Mussel soup is the best I have ever had anywhere. Go early or late as the pub is always busy.

The décor is very cozy for Christmas with garland, lights, and ribbons and soft lighting, coupled with the dark woodsy interior. The booths are circular and give you lots of space which is a nice change. The service was quick and they have happy hour between 4 pm and 730 pm. The fish cakes come with two different types of chutney which were tasty and the fish cakes were the right balance between crispy on the outside and soft with potatoes on the inside. You have the option of a salad or fries on the side for only $ 10. My husband enjoyed the knot burger — a sausage burger with sauerkraut. This is a great place to hang out, especially on a winter day.

The Knot is one of the reasons we moved to Lunenburg :) It’s a great local pub; atmospheric, friendly, with really great pub food and a great staff.
The food is excellent: plentiful, well-​cooked, often with local ingredients (the fish and chips and fish cakes are excellent, as is the fish chowder) and very reasonable in price.
It gets very busy in tourist season, so either eat early, or be prepared to wait for a table.
The only reason I don’t give it five stars is because my English husband is slightly suspicious of the way they take care of their draught beer. He likes the beer at The River in Bridgewater better :)
Personally, I’d give it four and half — it’s wonderful, and a must-​see if you come to Lunenburg.

Arrived in Lunenburg after a drive across the province. We needed to grab dinner after setting up our camping gear at The Ovens Natural Park nearby and based on recommendations on Chowhound and Unilocal the Knot Pub seemed to fit our bill. The standout of the meal was the seafood chowder, a not-​too-​rich cream broth with a giant hunk of fish hiding just below the surface with potatoes, celery and buttered toast for dipping. The fish cakes were also delicious, with a good balance of fried crispy bits and soft tasty interior. Pan fried scallops with a caesar salad were perfectly done and wading in a tiny pool of delicious garlic butter, to which was added the significant garlic wallop of the aforementioned salad.
The house ale is a tasty dark beer and the prices are completely reasonable for the quality and quantity of food received. I would recommend the Knot Pub to anyone travelling through Lunenburg and would urge people to get up off the waterfront to explore this and other slightly inland options.

Ahhh The Knot.
What’s a sailor supposed to do when they are ashore? You got it: ship’s work all day, drink all night.
With only two pubs in town, we switched up between the Banker and The Knot. The Knot is a bit more of a hike up from the waterfront. But it’s a welcome change.
The interior is woodsy and cozy. The booths are big and raised so people standing around are at a good height for chatting with friends who are sitting down. I love the strange middle area with the odd shaped wooden tables and the alley-​way through the middle. Hard to describe until you see it yourself. Plus there is ample space to bust a move it the urge strikes ya ;) But please keep the head-​butting to a minimum, they frown on that sort of thing. I would know. Our group may or may not have been banned at one point. :P

Just a short walk away from the centre of town one can find The Knot Pub at the main intersection into town. Keep an eye open because it is hard to see in the usual rush to get to the history bits of town.
The Knot was recommended by a local shop keeper who said that it is the only place in town that you will have difficulty finding a seat in the middle of winter!
It has the look feel and smell of all things nautical, right down to the hemp rope smell. The fish cakes are made with salt cod, there is no lobster on the menu (it being a tourist dish) and there was a fantastic sweet porter on tap.
I had the sausages and kraut which seems to suit the German heritage of the town. The food was great — but the crowning touch was the beestinger mustard! Woohoo I love hot food and this mustard was as good a clearing the sinuses as I have ever found in Atlantic Canada. What great fun.
Don’t forget that there is a large lot behind the pub for parking and it is a short walk from anywhere in town. Highly recommended — if you are more interested in food and atmosphere than the view.