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WHISTLE STOP PUB MENU
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PUB • RESTAURANT • LIQUOR STORE
SUMMER/FALL MENU
9am-2am 7 Days a Week • 250-334-4500 • 2355 Mansfield Dr. Courtenay
All Aboard!
The first neighbourhood pub in the Comox Valley is still the best neighbourhood pub in the Comox Valley. But don't take Whistle Stop Neighbourhood Pub owner Barry Van Dusen's word for that. Ask any of the many loyal and satisfied customers who drop by on a regular basis. In January 2016 the Whistle Stop will celebrate its 40th anniversary at its Courtenay location. More immediately, in September 2015 Van Dusen will be celebrating his 12th year as owner of the pub with a month of specials and giveaways. That's one of Van Dusen's ways of thanking his customers for their loyalty over the years. Frequent special prices at the establishment's beer and wine store is another. However, Van Dusen is quick to note it's his friendly staff (many who have been there for 10 to 11 years), great service, superb food and friendly atmosphere that contributes so much to the pub's success.
Many first-time diners have commented on the large portions, and Van Dusen says it's his aim to make sure no one goes home hungry. "You don't want to eat a meal then have to pick up a pizza on the way home," he says. From the warm welcome when you walk in the door to the cold beer pouring out of the taps, the Whistle Stop has earned its reputation as a great place to drop by after work, come for a meal, or enjoy live music. Van Dusen says the Whistle Stop has always been a working man's pub where people can relax at the end of the day. "The regular crowd has become friends with myself and the staff. And we're always making new friends. I have my staff to thank for that." The Whistle Stop enjoys being a contributing partner in the community. They host charity fundraisers, do weekly meat draws, and each year the staff selects a local charity to raise funds for in a September tournament at Sunnydale Golf & Country Club. (To sign up, call Van Dusen or
pub manager Tammy at 250334-4500). "In my 12 years here we've raised about $450,000 for charity," Van Dusen notes. The Whistle Stop hosts birthday parties and retirement parties and Van Dusen says it's "the only place in the Valley with live music every Friday and Saturday." The pub's house band Big Fun had a loyal following before breaking up, but Van Dusen says they are getting back together and when they return this summer they will be as good or better than the original. There are 20 TVs in the pub for sports fans to enjoy, and while the advent of big screen TVs (and stricter impaired driving penalties) keeps most fans at home for big events such as Grey Cup or Super Bowl, the Whistle Stop is again unique in the Valley in that it has held a pig roast tailgate party to celebrate the big games. Whatever you're celebrating, the Whistle Stop Neighbourhood Pub and liquor store is the place to do it.
Daily Specials
All Specials After 5pm are IN HOUSE ONLY! No Wrap Ups, Take-Outs or To-Go
MONDAY @ 6PM 25¢ chicken wings and 40¢ peel-n-eat prawns. TUESDAY @ 5PM Dry garlic ribs for $6 a pound 3.50 a ½ pound. Beef Taco 2.50 • Chicken Burrito 3.00 • Taco Salad 7.95 Mexican Platter 1 Beef Taco, 1 Chicken Burrito, Mexican Rice and Refried Beans 7.95 WEDNESDAY @ 5PM Come and build a burger – 6 Whistle Stop Burger then add your toppings! Served with fries. THURSDAY @ 6PM 25¢ chicken wings and 40¢ peel-n-eat prawns. FRIDAY @ 5PM Prime Rib with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and stir fry vegetables. 15.95 SATURDAY @ 5PM A 6oz. Sirloin and half a dozen prawns served with fries, garlic toast 11.95 SUNDAY DINNER STARTING @ 5PM A full rack of baby back ribs and fries 11.95
Sunday Brunch
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Bacon & Eggs 3 eggs, 4 slices of bacon, toast and hash browns 6.95 Sausage & Eggs 3 eggs, 4 sausages, toast & hash browns 6.95 Top Sirloin Steak & Eggs 3 eggs, 6 oz. Certified Triple Grade A Canadian Sirloin steak, toast & hashbrowns 7.95 Eggs Benedict Served with hashbrowns 7.95 1/2 Eggs Benedict Served with hashbrowns 6.75 French Toast 3 pieces 5.95 Whistle Stop Scramble Scrambled Eggs with ham, green onion & tomato with toast & hashbrowns 6.95 3 Egg Omelette with toast & hashbrowns 6.95 • Cheese 7.50 • Cheese & Mushrooms 7.95 • Ham & Cheese 7.95 3 Egg Omelette Loaded Omelette with mushrooms, onion, ham, tomato, green onion and cheese with toast & hashbrowns 8.95 Whistle Stop Scramble Scrambled eggs with Ham, Green Onion & Tomato 6.95
Sides
Bacon 3.25 • Sausage 3.25 • Hash Browns 1.75 • Toast 2.00