Palace Hotel

Not really sure how to write a review for 'The Palace' in a traditional review structure since the atmosphere is seedy, the decor dirt and the service non existent but the Palace has that hole in the wall small city vibe that just can't be found in most places. If you're travelling through Nanaimo and want to try an authentic new experience it's a lot of fun, just be sure to shower after.

The new bartender Ruby is amazing and super fast with customers. Definitely recommend

They don't pay staff what they have earned, pay late, try to convince staff that two or three dollars in cash during shifts will make up for the amount owing you. Avoid you like the plague when you try to get them to explain what's going on. " The people upstairs, payroll, are busy, can't be disturbed," on and on and on. A real sleazy outfit.

On april 29th at 1:00 am at The Palace (275 Skinner st) denied my friend brodie hackwood entry due to some one named Zac Hackwood (no relation whatsoever) having a ban, Bernie (the manager) said that he didnt care, and that he made up his mind as my friend Steven Elliot and I tried to explain to him that he was thinking of some one else, after already being aloud entry and purchasing liquor, since our friend (that supposedly had a lifetime ban that he received a month ago) moved to nanaimo two weeks prior to the incident from Victoria and that his only brother was 16 and lives in kelowna. As we were trying to explain this to him, the bouncers (GAGE) and one other physically shoved myself away and grabbed my friend Steven Elliot by the throat as they shoved him away while yelling we're done into our faces, they had to have shoved us as hard as they could too because my friend is around 320 lbs, I myself am 280 lbs and they almost knocked me over the chain railing outside. So after myself and my friend were physically assaulted by these bouncers and the unprofessional manager known as Bernie Gobeil, we were told by local Law Enforcement that we were unable to do anything about it because they have the right to refuse service to anyone they want, and because my friend was not discriminated against for "race" or "religious" reasons, but instead for his last name. Even after the insident the manager (Bernie Gobeil) and the bouncers he hired were laughing and talking about how they could take us, almost as though they were looking for a fight knowing the law would be in their favour. All of this after years of us being respectful and loyal customers.

My experience at the Palace was the most incredible time I have ever had at any bar! Service, music and there's no party like a palace party! Don't miss out on this great opportunity at the palace and have a blast bring a friend or more ! :)

We recently did a Beer and Burger Fundraiser at the Palace and it was great!!! The Staff went far beyond and above anything we where expecting. They helped raised a lot of the funds. It was a fun night and I highly recommend the Palace. I would hands down do another event here.

No frills; lively pub with good vibes

Awesome old bar. Still has the smell of era's gone by. Yes it's run down, but that's the charm. Inexpensive drinks. Patrons were freindly to me. Just sit back and take in the atmosphere. Still has an old tin ceiling. Great patio put back, you bring your own steak and you BBQ it yourself. I gotta come down and see some music.