As we enjoy this beautiful holiday Monday we may wish to raise a glass to the woman responsible for this National long weekend. Her name is Queen Victoria…and until 2015 when Queen Elizabeth stole the title she was the longest reigning monarch in England. With a total of 63 years on the throne this must be viewed as a rather large accomplishment in a time when many people did not live past 40. The period of her reign was known appropriately as the Victorian Era which is hallmarked by strict standards of personal morality and dress.

Victoria was born on May 24th, 1819 and was the fifth in line to the throne. When all four of her brothers died without heirs she ascended to the throne following a rather sad and lonely childhood. She was an 18 year old Queen, married to her first cousin when someone tried to kill her during her first pregnancy! She went on to have eight children and many more assassination attempts all while ruling an empire until her death in 1901 at the age of 81.

Her legacy includes the gradual establishment of a modern constitutional monarchy and reforms to the voting system which increased the power of the House of Commons and reduced the rule of the house of Lords. This forever changed the role of the British Monarchy and informs the way in which the current Queen interacts with the Prime Minister. In 1867, Walter Bagehot wrote that the monarch only retained “the right to be consulted, the right to encourage, and the right to warn.”

What a lady. What a life.

Both Millstone locations will be CLOSED on Monday May 21st.

Remember, life opens up when you do. So pull up a barstool and have some fun.

Millstone Public House Dartmouth (902)461-8053 250 Baker Drive

Millstone Public House Bedford (902)431-8053 50 Gary Martin Drive

www.millstonepublichouse.com

Mother’s just know and they fiercely act on their innate knowledge to put the well being of their children first. Their love is at times so subtle you miss it. Like the soccer mom sitting on the sidelines of a rainy game with a warm, dry towel tucked into her oversized handbag waiting to be wrapped around her favourite player but not herself. Like the concerned mom losing a night of sleep listening for a cough in the night from a child with a cold. It is the most enduring love most of us will ever feel and today we take a moment to celebrate our moms.

The Millstone Public House invites you to come join us on this beautiful sunny day. We will break bread and raise our glasses to our moms.

Sincerely,
The Millstone Public House management and staff.

Millstone Public House Dartmouth, 250 Baker Drive.  902-461-8053

Millstone Public House Bedford, 50 Gary Martin Drive.  902-431-8053

All winter we have been hosting events in support of the Heart & Stroke Foundation and this Tuesday, April 17th we are doing it again.  This time we will be pairing Scotch, Whiskey and Bourbon with appetizers and finger foods to raise money for this worthy organization!

For just $30 you’ll have the opportunity to try some incredible spirits you may not have sampled before.  From Rebel Yell Bourbon, to Aultmore, The Devon, Bruichladdich Port and more.  It will be a fun social evening for a good cause…what’s not to love about that.

So grab and friend and make a night of it.  Tickets are available by calling the Millstone Public House in Dartmouth at 902-461-8053 or you can get them at the door on Tuesday night.  This event starts at 7:00pm and could sell out, so arrive early and make a night of it!

To view our full menu, go to www.millstonepublichouse.com

This Easter weekend we will be open from 11:30am to 11:30 pm Friday and Saturday March 30 and 31.  We will be CLOSED Sunday April 1st (no joke!) and Monday April 2nd.

We wish you all a great long weekend and hope for sun!

Cheers,

Millstone

It’s not all that often that we get to indulge in our love of beer while supporting a great cause, but this Tuesday March 6th at the Dartmouth Millstone we are giving you just that chance. For just $30 you will be handed 8 deliciously cold 3 ounce beer samples to enjoy plus finger foods that pair well with good times. Funds raised will be donated to the Heart & Stroke Foundation! It’s a win win.

This event will start at 7:00pm. Tickets are available at the door or by calling the pub at 902-461-8053. We would love to see you there.

Remember, life opens up when you do. So pull up a barstool and have some fun.

Millstone Public House Dartmouth (902)461-8053 250 Baker Drive
www.millstonepublichouse.com

Some call it Family Day, but in the beautiful east coast province of Nova Scotia we call it Heritage Day.  It’s the only statutory holiday in February and aims to give us all a chance to take a much needed break in the thick of winter.  Adding a bit of history to the mix allows us to reflect on what it means to be Canadian and celebrate the extraordinary achievements and contributions of those who have walked these shores before us.

This year we are honouring a beautiful and brave woman named Mona Parsons.  She was born in Middelton, NS on February 17th, 1901.  An Acadia University Drama Graduate and aspiring actress, she tried to make it big in the big apple only to abandon that dream to come home to care for her ailing mother. Those acting skills were much later put to good use as a member of the resistance against the Nazis in war torn Europe….intrigued, you should be.

Hers is a story of bravery and honour and a commitment to her native land.  To read more about this incredible Canadian please click here.

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To give our wonderful staff a much earned day off we will be CLOSED for Heritage Day on Monday February 19th, 2018.

On Sunday February 4th our little pub will turn 2 years old.  (Yes, we opened on February 7th, 2016 but it was on Superbowl Sunday so we’re rolling with that because it’s fun)  What an incredible first few years we have had.  Through a lot of learning curves, a few missteps and many wonderful days and nights we’ve grown into the community pub we dreamed of being.  We can not thank you enough for welcoming us into your lives and giving us the opportunity to employ 40 local service industry rock stars..it is a dream come true!  We invite you to come raise a glass with us in celebration of this 2 year milestone at the Millstone Public House.

We’d also like to invite you to come cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots as they battle for victory at the Superbowl.  So many have said the Eagles will take it this year…but then again the Patriots have their golden boy Mr. Bunchen 😉 .  The game will be played at both locations so pick your favourite Millstone and your favourite team and get in on the action.

If you want to know some things about the teams..click here.

Remember, life opens up when you do. So pull up a barstool and have some  fun.

Millstone Public House Dartmouth (902)461-8053  250 Baker Drive

Millstone Public House Bedford (902)431-8053  50 Gary Martin Drive

When we dreamed of opening a neighbourhood pub we imagined a place that would feel like a home away from home.  A public place to chill out and enjoy some down time with friends & family or all on your own.  Every square inch of the Millstone Public House has a pinch of character and offers a gentle nod to the importance of play.  Yes, we love sports, but we also love the way people come together around them.  Whether lacing up or cheering from the stands we all have a connection to the game.  It’s about having fun and doing something just for the joy of it.  It’s time off the devices and we love it!  We see the pub as an extension of that; a great part of a day well spent.

We designed the bar top to be a spot where the rising of the glass or the raising of the eyebrow would be seen as a moment to savour the good stuff of life.  Our food is crafted with fresh ingredients and made by a team that understand how to bring the natural flavours out in all their intended fullness.  The drinks are well chilled and poured by a bartender who  loves what they do.  Wait staff are selected not only for their experience and skill, but for their capacity to make people feel welcome.  It’s been such fun to build our little family and we are deeply proud of the work they do everyday.  They invite you to ‘come as you are’ and hope that you’ll stay a while.

No, we are not perfect.  But, we genuinely aspire to being your spot, and we’ll do everything we can to make the Millstone your go to Public House!

Now with two convenient locations

250 Baker Drive, Dartmouth 902-461-8053

50 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford  902-431-8053

We at the Millstone Public House feel that life is for living.  We honestly believe that it is better shared and best with great food, cold drinks and good people.  In the spirit of that we are once again offering a great prize to our valued customers.

Watch our Facebook page for a post that will become your entry to win two tickets to the much anticipated Cavendish Beach Music Festival.  This awesome outdoor music experience will run from July 7 -9th on beautiful PEI.  The line-up includes The Zac Brown Band, Little Big Town, Kip Moore, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Jason Price and so many more.  It’s a great way to kick of another great sun-soaked maritime summer.

Know someone who’d love these tickets then share this post with them.  Our Facebook page can be found here: Millstone Public House  You must ‘like’ our FB page to be eligible to win.

All the best and good luck!

It’s coming up soon and our reservation book is filling up.  At the Millstone we will dim the lights, uncork the wine and present a wonderful three course chef created menu.  We hope you’ll join us and raise a glass to Love!

To make a reservation please call (902)461-8053 or email joanne@millstonepublichouse.com

Valentine’s Day Set Menu

Appetizers

Arugula Salad
Baby arugula tossed with thinly sliced red onion, oranges, grilled shrimp, goat cheese
and a raspberry balsamic dressing

Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Roast Garlic Soup

Calamari
Flash fried Baby Squid tossed in spicy Tomato Sauce

Entrees

Pork Tenderloin
Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloin accented with a blackberry port sauce, served with
garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables

Chicken Wellington
Chicken Breast covered with mushroom paste and wrapped in puff pastry, accented with a porcini
demi-glace served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Seafood Risotto
Aborro Rice simmered with lobster, shrimp, scallops and mussels accented with tarragon cream

Dessert
A trio of desserts

$38 per person

You can travel the world for culinary delights but the truth is the North American contribution to gastronomy centers predominantly around the humble hamburger.  We eat them in the backyard and in our cars, we eat them for lunch and dinner and we never grow tired of the hand held delight.  At the Millstone Public House we have taken this diet staple and kicked it up into position with the finest of foods.

“The Millstone” starts with fresh ground  certified black angus beef, expertly seasoned, rolled into a ball then hand pressed onto a hot griddle to sear in the flavours.  The top side of the buttery bun is then prepared with fresh arugula and sliced plump tomato.  The bottom receives the hot hamburger patty and is topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions, smoked bacon, creamy melty brie cheese and a delicious sauce that oozes over the sides.  This masterpiece is then complimented by our never-frozen hand-cut french fries and a bowl of our oh-so-garlicy caesar salad.  The result is a meal you’ll come back for again and again.

Have you tried it yet?  We hope you’ll come in soon.  To view our full menu please go to www.millstonepublichouse.com

We now have two locations to serve you better!

Dartmouth, 250 Baker Drive (near access Nova Scotia) 902-461-8053

Bedford, 50 Gary Martin Drive (in the Sante Centre) 902-431-8053

It’s coming up soon.  Our February tradition that sends us all running to buy cards, flowers and candy and professing our love for our lovers.  It’s fun and sweet and best enjoyed with a great meal.  But what is the history behind Valentine’s day?  As with most long standing rituals there is a bizarre story that was the seed of this day.  It was once called Lupercalia and though there are certainly links to love and marriage the resemblance to our modern day version ends there.

“In ancient Roman times members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at a sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would sacrifice a goat, for fertility. They would then take to the streets, gently slapping both women and crop fields with the goat hide. Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed the touch of the hides because it was believed to make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, According to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn. The city’s bachelors would each choose a name and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage.  History.com

At the Millstone we will do something a little more down to earth and a lot more civilized.  There will be great wine, beautiful ambiance and another out of this world set menu to enjoy.  We hope you’ll join us and raise a glass to Love!

To make a reservation please call (902)461-8053 or email joanne@millstonepublichouse.com

Valentine’s Day Set Menu

Appetizers

Arugula Salad
Baby arugula tossed with thinly sliced red onion, oranges, grilled shrimp, goat cheese
and a raspberry balsamic dressing

Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Roast Garlic Soup

Calamari
Flash fried Baby Squid tossed in spicy Tomato Sauce

Entrees

Pork Tenderloin
Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloin accented with a blackberry port sauce, served with
garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables

Chicken Wellington
Chicken Breast covered with mushroom paste and wrapped in puff pastry, accented with a porcini
demi-glace served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Seafood Risotto
Aborro Rice simmered with lobster, shrimp, scallops and mussels accented with tarragon cream

Dessert
A trio of desserts

$38 per person