Our Story
How Whiskey Teller in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia Came To Be

Shortly after, the building then welcomed its first free house – Ye Ole Town Pub. The business welcomed patrons over the course of almost 40 years, with different owners leaving their everlasting mark on the business.
Proud to be the next in line, we are reimaging the concept and restoring the building’s features to their former glory. Exposed original brick walls, and 18-foot ceilings grace our main sitting room. Rich hardwood floors lead you back to our open concept kitchen where you can sit at our intimate chef’s table. Take in the cozy atmosphere as our Head Chef, Zachary Blease, works our custom-built wood fired rotisserie that he feeds with apple and birch wood to create perfectly roasted chicken and ribs.
Shortly after, the building then welcomed its first free house – Ye Ole Town Pub. The business welcomed patrons over the course of almost 40 years, with different owners leaving their everlasting mark on the business.
Proud to be the next in line, we are reimaging the concept and restoring the building’s features to their former glory. Exposed original brick walls, and 18-foot ceilings grace our main sitting room. Rich hardwood floors lead you back to our open concept kitchen where you can sit at our intimate chef’s table. Take in the cozy atmosphere as our Head Chef, Zachary Blease, works our custom-built wood fired rotisserie that he feeds with apple and birch wood to create perfectly roasted chicken and ribs.
Building codes no longer allow for the surreptitious entrance, but we’ve aimed to keep that “speakeasy” atmosphere. Upstairs you can relax, engage in a game of billiards or darts, or take in a live performance from one of our local musicians.
We’ve used pieces of the past in the redesign of this historic property. From our name to our décor and atmosphere we intend to pay homage to those who came before us.

The Hillsdale House Taxi Service in 1900, with Bill Perkins and his horses Maud and Gyp. The rig was use to passenger guests from his parents’ hotel to the waterfront or railway station.
Photo courtesy of Annapolis Heritage Society.
