The Loyal Oarsman

04/08/2026

We thank all of our patrons for your continued support while we had to navigate through these last couple of weeks.
Our hours are back regular times.
We thank you again and appreciate every single one of you,

Management and Staff

02/16/2026

Happy Family Day to all of to you!!!

We are so excited for everybody to have an extra day off to enjoy the time with their families. And we will all have the day off as well!!

Let us know if you find any good tobogganing hills in the area and we will meet you there!

01/25/2026

After watching the upcoming forecast we’ve decided to have all of our friends and families home safe before bad weather comes 🥶❄️🥶❄️
The pub will be closing today at 3 PM

12/28/2025

In anticipation of some icy weather coming to
town - The Loyal Oarsman will be closed at 3 PM today December 28th - Stay safe everyone and hopefully you all received some cozy hoodies & sweatpants for Christmas to get into!

12/26/2025

Hoping everybody had a great holiday!
The pub will be closed today December 26th
And open our regular hours Saturday

12/02/2025

23 days until Christmas and only 6 days until Kingston Minor Football League does their draw for these awesome tickets !!!
Do some early shopping and help support this amazing organization!!!!

🏀 WIN TICKETS + SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH FOOTBALL! 🏈

We’re thrilled to share an exciting fundraising contest in support of Kingston Minor Football League — and it could send you to one of the most anticipated NBA matchups of the season!

🎟 WIN 4 Mastercard Lounge Tickets
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics
📍 Scotiabank Arena
🗓 Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 7:00 PM
💥 Over $3,000 VALUE + additional prizes to be won!

This incredible prize has been generously donated by Jim Thompson Chrysler, with every dollar raised going directly toward supporting KMFL athletes, programming, and player development.

👉 How to Enter:
Visit the Loyal Oarsman Pub and make your best guess at how many mini footballs are hidden inside the Christmas balls hanging around the bar.

🎄 Each entry is $5 and all proceeds go directly to Kingston Minor Football League.

📍 In-person entries only
⏰ Contest closes Sunday, December 7th when the pub closes

Your participation helps strengthen grassroots football in Kingston while giving you the chance to enjoy an unforgettable night courtside at an NBA showdown!

Let’s pack the pub, support our athletes, and cheer on the Raptors! 🙌

11/29/2025

Support the Kingston Minor Football League!
🏈 🎄 🏈 🧑‍🎄 🏈
Pop by the Oarsman and guess how many tiny footballs are in the eight Christmas ornaments hung around our bar! Fill out a ballot with your guess to win the four tickets to the MasterCard Lounge for the Raptors v. Celtics Saturday, December 20 at the ScotiaBank Arena ($3000) value! These seats are amazing generously donated by Jim Thompson Chrysler

Get in here and spread some Christmas cheer for these young athletes!

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10/21/2025

The Loyal Oarsman Pub is a beloved local establishment known for its warm atmosphere and great food. We take pride in serving high-quality, hearty meals that keep our patrons coming back.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate full-time cook to join our team. You will be responsible for preparing and serving meals that uphold our pub's reputation. This role requires someone who is self-motivated, organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook a variety of menu items, ensuring high quality and consistency.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to health and safety standards.
Work as part of a team to manage meal preparation and service during shifts.
Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely and efficient service.
Dishwashing and general cleaning.
Qualifications:

Previous experience in a similar role is an asset
Strong time-management and multitasking skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Availability for morning, night and weekend shifts is required.
A passion for cooking and a commitment to delivering excellent food.
What We Offer:

Competitive hourly wage.
A supportive and friendly work environment.
Opportunity to grow within the role and develop new culinary skills.
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in joining our team and contributing to the success of The Loyal Oarsman Pub, please send your resume to [email protected] or drop by the pub in person at 1724 Bath Road.

We look forward to meeting you!

10/10/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! 🍗 🍁 🥧

Just a quick note -
We will be open for our regular hours on Friday and Saturday

The Oarsman will be open Sunday 11am-3pm
And we will be closed Thanksgiving Monday

We are so thankful for all of you! Get your sweatpants ready for the weekend!

07/06/2025

Who’s ready for a Yeti from Mill Street Brewery!?!

Pop by the Oarsman for a chance to take home a Yeti Hopper 18 cooler and a set of 4 ramblers to keep the drinks cold 🥶!!

Featuring ~
🍊 Mill St Citrus Wheat
🌾 Mill St Organic Lager
🛢️ Mill St Tankhouse Ale

05/27/2025

It is short to say - but the LOYAL OARSMAN loves to be surrounded by great people!

We are so lucky to have Brittany, Arthur and their amazing children as part of our Oarsman family! Britt & Arthur - keep rockin’ it! You are all truly amazing!

We appreciate all of our staff so much.! The reason that the Loyal Oarsman is a great place to be is because of the great people that we get to see everyday!

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