Founders House Dining & Drinks

Name: Founders House Dining & Drinks
Address: 3816 HWy 1 Allains Creek RR #2, Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada, B0S 1A0
Telephone: (902) 532-0333
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (481)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

3816 HWy 1, Allains Creek RR #2, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0

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2 people

May 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

We want you to feel welcomed & comfortable when visiting Founders House Dining & Drinks. Our dining room & bar are adorned with the warm tones & lush colours of our rustic New Scotland landscape – a nod to the Annapolis Royal 2017 Celebration Tartan. Our patio offers a refreshing salty breeze on warm summers days while boasting a stunning view of the Annapolis River & North Mountain beyond. Soft Celtic music playing in the background & fragrant aromas drifting from the kitchen will fill your senses while you sip on a local creation from behind our bar.

Our passion is locally sourced ingredients for dining, along with locally sourced beers, wines, ciders & spirits for our drinks. It’s about the astonishing quality we find in the Annapolis Valley & throughout Nova Scotia. It’s about making sure you always feel welcome with a creative taste of home served up with remarkable customer service in an absolutely beautiful setting. It's about Elev

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 532-0333
Website
https://foundershousedining.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Christopher Pyne

Location
3816 HWy 1, Allains Creek RR #2, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
Neighborhood
Annapolis Royal
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Castle & Coal + Founders House Collaboration
CA$95.00 per person
Jun 7, 2025 only
Join us for a decadent twist on our traditional tasting menu! We're thrilled to partner with the acclaimed Castle and Coal Bakery from Toronto to satisfy your sweet cravings. Indulge in a match made in heaven - don't miss out! MENU: Canapes & Cocktail Hour 5:30pm - 6:30pm Eden Valley chicken croquette with spring onion, Founders House garden chive mayo, oregano scented chicken jus Oyster Crudo with roasted Quebec kombu, green grape ponzu Grilled striploin on toast with mushroom duxelle and champagne truffle glaze Ratatouille tart with tomato jam, aged balsamic and ciros asiago Chilled fennel velouté with lovage and sumac yoghurt Dessert 6:30pm - 8:30pm Poached rhubarb and vanilla tart with blood orange and lavender jam and sorrel, toasted meringue Strawberry and balsamic granita with candied spruce tips and basil and almond gazpacho “Cheese” cake, aged cheddar mousse with graham cracker crumb, dehydrated cheese crisps, semi-sweet Amarena cherries Sunchoke espresso cream, sunchoke crisps and ice cream, cocoa nib crumble, sherry syrup, coffee sponge “Peanut Butter Pie” triple chocolate fudge brownie, mascarpone peanut mousse, honey glazed peanut, chocolate bubbles, creamed peanut puree

What 481 people are saying

Founders House Dining & Drinks reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

481 Reviews

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Shiju
Atlantic Canada5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an incredible experience. The food was superb and the service was fantastic. We really enjoyed the chefs coming out to talk about each of the courses.
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Karen
Atlantic Canada1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were disappointed with the slow service, we were 90 min before we were serviced our meal. And waited a long time for desert. 2 1/2 hrs altogether for brunch. I received a call two days before telling me that they were changing locations, but we were disappointed to find out when we arrived with two seniors that we would be seated upstairs., this was a hard travel for them
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Greg
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Founders House is always an outstanding experience! Great food and folks!
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Donna
Atlantic Canada11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent special Valentine’s dinner. We have dined at Founder’s House numerous times and it has always been exceptional.
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Gilbert
Atlantic Canada9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The creativity in just about everything served is enough justification for eating at Junction Sixteen. The impeccable service from the knowledgeable, warm and friendly personnel should also be mentioned. Treat yourself at any, or better, at all Thistle Group venues. Always top notch !
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Gilbert
Atlantic Canada9 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No matter where you go in the Thistle Group it is always a feast.
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Valentine
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful fixed price meal. Pricey but you really received gourmet prepared entrees, appetizers and fantastic desert. Wine pairing option was accurate and well matched. Our server was patient in explaining the various dishes and service was just right. Terrific ambience in a beautiful setting.
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JLSDartmouth VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Absolute perfection — a gem of world class cuisine tucked into a very rural spot
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Jamie VIP
Calgary23 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service at Founders House was as you would expect, attentive, polite, and hospitable. The food preparation was excellent with visually appealing dishes presented in a beautiful manner. The chef de partie clearly has talent as the desserts were particularly beautiful. The food was good overall, however, it was not memorable. It was good, but nothing set it apart from other fine dining establishments. The portions were also on the small size, as we had the three-course set menu and left hungry...
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Cheryl VIP
Atlantic Canada8 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the 6 course tasting menu paired with an exquisite red wine recommended by the sommelier. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Everything was creatively prepared and served at a relaxed but attentive pace. It was a lovely evening from start to finish.
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FAQs

Founders House Dining & Drinks is rated 4.8 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Founders House Dining & Drinks

3816 HWy 1, Allains Creek RR #2, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0

Additional information

Neighborhood
Annapolis Royal
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Christopher Pyne
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://foundershousedining.com/
Phone number
(902) 532-0333

Founders House Dining & Drinks

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Castle & Coal + Founders House Collaboration

Menu

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Founders House Dining & Drinks restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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