Timberlea Beverage Room

Reviews

• Maureen J.

  star star star star star 25 July 2026

  I have to be honest, I am not reviewing the TBR as an eating establishment because, shamefully, I've never actually tried the food. I have visited the restaurant on many occasions but for one reason only... Friday night karaoke!!
  
  I have a lot of friends who live in the Beechville, Lakeside, Timberlea area and we used to make it a point to attend karaoke night once a month. Get a group of people, have some drinks, and grab a microphone because everyone is guaranteed to have a good time.
  
  Donna is the lady that runs karaoke nights and her selections of songs do not disappoint. To give you an idea, our favorites range from Garth Brooks and Journey to Spice Girls and Bon Jovi... there is something for everyone.
  
  One recommendation... I would pre-order cabs to pick you up if you are coming back into the city. It can be quite a challenge to get a cab to come out to Timberlea.
  
  "Don't stop believin'... hold onto that feelin'!!" Happy singing :)

• Katie D.

  star star star star_border star_border 24 July 2026

  TBR makes a decent breakfast when you are hungry, and the servers are polite.
  
  We have only gone for supper there once and weren't really impressed.  My husband had the wings, which were just ok. I had one of their "specials" for the week which was a BLT sandwich (good and toasted) alongside a cup of ham and split pea soup (fairly certain it was canned soup, very mushy and salty).
  
  The atmosphere could use some upgrading. Not only is it drab, but the sun can really shine in through the little windows they have and since they don't have curtains or blinds you occasionally have to sit and eat with the sun in your eyes.
  
  I'd also prefer to take my wallet out just once instead of paying the bartender for our drinks at the beginning of the meal, then paying our waitress for our food at the end.
  
  It's nice that we have a local pub in the neighborhood, it's just too bad it's not better.

• Rachelle B.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 24 July 2026

  Went here on an overcast Saturday evening in September because a group of relatives that live in the area suggested it.  Otherwise, I can't see any reason why I would've tried it.  It's exactly what I expected out of a neighborhood bar in an older, fully residential area.  From the outside, there looks to be no windows at all, but a big parking lot which is good.  Inside, it reminds me somewhat of Jenny's on Lady Hammond in Halifax (ie mainly locals, very basic atmosphere, some TVs, overall blah).  The server was friendly.  I tried the nachos which were fine, nothing great or terrible or memorable about them.  Nobody else in my party of 10-ish people commented on their food, so my guess is their felt the same way, between the clubhouse, chicken strips, kettle chips, etc. There was a solo male performer singing cover songs on stage, which wasn't bad, but made it a bit loud and difficult to have a conversation.  The only time I'd go back here is for karaoke - which a few of the women in my group already suggested.

• Russell G.

  star star star star star_border 7 July 2026

  Have only had breakfast here...but on several occasions. They do a sat and sun brunch that you have to try. For $6.99 you get oven baked bacon (very crisp and lower fat), 2 eggs, 2 toast, and home fries. Well worth it. The place doesn't look like much as it is an older spot but the food and staff are great,

• Terry H.

  star star star star_border star_border 3 July 2026

  I had received a positive referral from a close friend who wanted me to try the beverage room's large 15 ounce steak.  Having bypassed the T.B.R. numerous times on the 103, this particular day seemed like the perfect time to see if my friend's words rang true.
  
  The establishment is not overly big; the eating area is sort of set-up in a U-shape design while the open area has just enough space for musicians to perform and a small dance floor.  The bar area is off to the side and the bathrooms are to the right of the main entrance when you first walk in...at least the male ones are from what I recall.
  
  I went all out and ordered the aforementioned steak with fries and a drink; the wait was reasonable and I looked forwarded to seeing if this steak was worth the near $20.00 charge.  I usually like my meat to be cooked well done and when I first saw the thickness of the steak, I was worried that it would turn out to be very red in the middle, but I had no cause for concern.
  
  The only blip for me on this visit was that the fries seemed to cool down rather quickly, but it could have been that I was so enamored with the steak that I simply forgot about them.  I also found that the washrooms were a bit run down and it appeared as though they have done little work in there since the place first opened in 1973.
  
  Still, I had a decent experience at the Timberlea Beverage Room and I look forward to returning again in the future.