The Guv'nor

The Guv'nor Inn celebrates rich English tradition with our Old-world inspired property in St. John's Make your next booking at the Guv’nor Function Rooms. John’s.

We proudly offer 37 guest rooms with a considerate array of abundant amenities - Wi Fi, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Iron/Ironing Boards, Hair Dryers, Personal Coffee, Drive-Up accommodations, A/C, Luxury Suite with fireplace & whirlpool bath and on-site Guv'nor Pub and Eatery. Our Guv’nor Pub & Eatery provides an ideal setting for all occasions and a marvellous feast for every palate. Find your pr

09/15/2024

CONSTRUCTION RATE AT OUR OLD ENGLISH INSPIRED INN! Just follow the detour signs - our parking lot is accessible to guests! And so are great room rates - starting at $125 per night for a standard guest room based on double occupancy. Any night of the week or weekend for as long as you like!* BOOK YOUR STAY! Call us at 709.726.0092 or 1.800.961.0092. Offer good until October 31 .
*Some conditions apply.

09/14/2024

Late to rise? Or would you just prefer your breakfast later in the day? Whichever... we've got ALL DAY BREAKFAST here at the Guv'nor Pub! So stop by!

09/13/2024

A LOVING REMINDER TO SUPPORT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE! Bring in a full baggie of pull tabs, and we'll give you $5 OFF your meal at Guv'nor Pub! Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families with seriously ill children. Together? We're making good things happen for those who need us most!

09/12/2024

LOVE A GREAT LOCALLY BREWED CRAFT BEER? We got 'em - right here at your local public house - the Guv'nor Pub! We're open and doin' HAPPY HOUR DAILY from 4-7 PM! So stop by. We'd love to pour one up for you!

Landwash Brewery Banished Brewing Port Rexton Brewing Boomstick Brewing Co.

09/10/2024

NEW AT THE GUV'NOR PUB! THE WORLD FAMOUS SCREECH-IN Thursdays starting at 5 pm! Come and bring all those wannabees - who wouldn't wannabee one of us? And with much ceremony about it, our very own Screechineer, Sean Dooling, will bestow the coveted title of HONORARY NEWFOUNDLANDER! $25. per person. It's the only way to get your "certificate" without actually being born here!

09/08/2024

STRAIGHT FROM OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERSTAR! Heather wants you to know THE GUV'NOR IS OPEN DURING ROAD CONSTRUCTION! And - BTW - our PARKING LOT IS ACCESSIBLE. So come for a fabulous meal or come for HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-7 PM at your local public house - the Guv'nor Inn & Pub.

09/06/2024

YAY! CHANGE OF PLANS! THE GUV'NOR PUB WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS USUAL ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. We have just been advised by the City of St. John's that our water will NOT be shut off tomorrow. Does that mean we'll see you this weekend? We hope so! Don't forget - our PARKING LOT IS ACCESSIBLE DURING ROAD CONSTRUCTION.

09/05/2024

Thanks so much, Vic, for your facebook comments! We'll pass it all along to our kitchen and restaurant/pub teams! Hey, all! If you haven't tried us before, why not check out the Guv'nor's STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST - a seasoned breast of chicken, roasted, stuffed with dressing, served with potato and vegetable, and smothered in gravy! We think it's a great intro to your local public house. The Guv'nor Pub!

09/03/2024

Here's how we make the best of road construction at the Guv'nor Inn & Pub! We flag a great room rate! These days, they're starting at $125 per night for a standard guest room based on double occupancy. Any night of the week or weekend for as long as you like!* So give us a shout at 709.726.0092 or 1.800.961.0092. Offer good until October 31 .
*Some conditions apply.

09/02/2024

From coast to coast to coast, the workers who live in Newfoundland & Labrador strive to fulfill the promise of a great province - one that provides an opportunity to work hard and reap the rewards. To all of you out there who are making good on that commitment, we salute you! To all those who work to ensure the Guv'nor Inn & Pub experience is second to none, we cannot thank you enough. We are grateful for your talents... and a little in awe, too! HAPPY LABOUR DAY, EVERYBODY!

08/30/2024

LEANNE KEAN IS LIVE TONIGHT at the Guv'nor Pub from 6 - 9 PM! Come out to your local public house, the Guv'nor Pub, where we partake in the grand old tradition of Friday night and good times!

08/29/2024

Thanks so much, Anita! We're delighted you enjoy the Guv'nor's EVERYDAY PRIME RIB STEAK WITH YORKSHIRE PUDDING! And so very grateful that you took the time to share! Thanks again from all of us at the Guv'nor Inn & Pub!

08/28/2024

WE'RE OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION! And we're tippin' our hats to the hardworking folks out there fighting the good fight! Come for HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-7 PM at your local public house - the Guv'nor Inn & Pub.
Note: Some road closures/detours - Elizabeth Avenue from Freshwater Road to Whiteway Street.

08/27/2024

LIVE MUSIC AT THE GUV'NOR PUB! LEANNE KEAN is here FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 from 6 - 9 PM! Get the weekend rolling! Come for HAPPY HOUR from 4-7 and stay for an evening of great music, fabulous food, and your favourite drinks!

08/26/2024

How about a fabulous locally brewed and VERY COLD CRAFT BEER to bring the temperature down a bit! It's on at the Guv'nor Pub! And so is HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-7 pm.

Ninepenny Brewing Banished Brewing Port Rexton Brewing Landwash Brewery

08/22/2024

The roads are under construction so we're pylon on the value here at the Guv'nor Inn! 😉 With room rates starting at $125 per night for a standard guest room based on double occupancy. Any night of the week or weekend for as long as you like!* So give us a shout at 709.726.0092 or 1.800.961.0092. Offer good until October 31 . And a big THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WORKERS OUT THERE MAKIN' IT HAPPEN!
*Some conditions apply.

08/21/2024

We've got the best of LOCALLY BREWED CRAFT BEER! GUINNESS AND INDIA! AND A FULL SELECTION OF DOMESTICS! Here's what else we have - HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-7 PM at your local public house. The Guv'nor Pub. Don't mind the road closures - WE'RE STILL OPEN!

08/20/2024

NEW KITCHEN HOURS! We can't wait to see you! LUNCH, DINNER, ALL DAY BREAKFAST. We live to serve! And it's our pleasure! The Guv'nor Pub. We're your local public house.

Photos from The Guv'nor's post 08/20/2024

UPDATED MENU CONTINUES! Two more pages of our UPDATED MENU! BURGERS & PUB GRUB... and ALL DAY BREAKFAST.

Photos from The Guv'nor's post 08/20/2024

UPDATED MENU! Hey, to all who ! If you're open to suggestion, click on and see all images! But if you know what you're in the mood for, here's how our menu breaks down on each page: STARTERS AND SOUPS & SALADS... SEAFOOD, PASTA, STEAKS & SANDWICHES... Two more pages of our UPDATED MENU in next post! BURGERS & PUB GRUB... and ALL DAY BREAKFAST. Stop by the Guv'nor Pub for your favourite dish!

08/19/2024

Some road closures/detours up our way - Elizabeth Avenue from Freshwater Road to Whiteway Street - but guess what? THE GUV'NOR INN & PUB IS OPEN! A little summertime construction doesn't stop us! So swing by for LUNCH, DINNER, CRAFT BEERS, or name your cocktail - we've got a FULL BAR. And watch for a few SPECIALS COMING SOON - in honour of all those keeping our roads ship shape!

08/17/2024

Thanks much to Peggy Crewe White who says, "My favourite!" Check out the Guv'nor's STUFFED YORKSHIRE PUDDING! Stuffed with mushrooms, onions and prime rib shavings, topped with gravy, and served with your choice of potato. Come for dinner at the Guv'nor Pub and stay for drinks!

08/16/2024

There's LOCALLY BREWED CRAFT BEER! And then there's GUINNESS, INDIA, AND MORE BESIDES! Lovely evening, isn't it? Come join us at the Guv'nor Pub. HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-7 PM.
Banished Brewing Brewery

08/15/2024

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND! BILLY DRAKE IS BACK at the Guv'nor Pub from 6 - 9 PM Saturday! Come for the music and don't forget - we've got a menu of fabulous NL traditional fare, Brit-inspired dishes, and lots of other stuff, too! Come out to your local public house. The Guv'nor Pub. SATURDAY!

08/14/2024

Just a beautiful thought for dining out mid-week! Check out the Guv'nor's WEDNESDAY WINE SPECIALS! Red or white. House wine is just $6 a glass and we're doin' $8 off bottles. Come on in! We'd love to see you!

08/13/2024

Sweet on a good sour? Landwash's RASPBERRY LIME is added to our LOCALLY BREWED MENU! That's the kind of news that makes happy hour... happier! Stop by your local public house! The Guv'nor Pub. HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-7 PM.
Boomstick Brewing Co. Port Rexton Brewing Banished Brewing Landwash Brewery

08/11/2024

We highly recommend you check out the oldest city in North America! For any number of reasons - theatre, shopping, music, dining, hiking, boating. We've got it all! So call our friendly guest agents at 709.726.0092 or 1.800.961.0092. We'd love to welcome you to our old English inspired inn - the Guv'nor Inn!

08/09/2024

DINNER & LIVE MUSIC! Bring the crowd and enjoy the sounds of Leanne Kean from 6-9 pm. We've got deliciousness for everybody! From traditional fare to Brit-inspired! We're the Guv'nor Pub. Your local public house!

08/08/2024

LIVE MUSIC TOMORROW NIGHT at the Guv'nor Pub! LEANNE KEAN will be here to entertain you from 6-9 pm! And she's one of the very finest of singers! Come for dinner and live music at the
Guv'nor Pub!

08/07/2024

People are achieving their dreams at Quidi Vidi Lake today. We applaud every rower who lifts an oar today in the ultimate pursuit after months of training and working out. You ARE the Confederation 75 Royal St. John's Regatta! Congratulations and thank you for the show!
(Photo from Royal St. John's Regatta page.)

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389 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John's, NL
A1B1V1

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12am
Tuesday 8am - 12am
Wednesday 8am - 12am
Thursday 8am - 12am
Friday 8am - 12am
Saturday 8am - 12am
Sunday 8am - 12am

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