Pumphouse has three locations: 2 in Moncton and 1 in Shediac, New Brunswick. Pumphouse is famous for their craft beers and wood-fired pizzas. When we go to Pumphouse, it's always a treat to have some delicious beer and some good pub food.
Pumphouse Shediac
We went to Pumphouse in Shediac for NB Day weekend in August 2025. I am updating this entry in February 2026 so my memory might be a little rusty!
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| Pumphouse Brisket Nachos - August 2025 |
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| Pumphouse what was left over - August 2025 |
Distribution of Toppings
The distribution of toppings was not very good. I think they just wanted to get these nachos out quickly so they did not focus on the distribution so much.
Quality
These nachos were loaded in barbecue sauce that overpowered everything. Putting sauce on the nachos is tricky because if there's too much, it can take away from the other tastes that a plate of nachos can provide. The brisket was nice and tender and the chips were tasty and I liked how there were lots of diced tomatoes and green onions. The mozzarella cheese tasted kind of rubbery.
Quantity
This was sufficient to share as a meal.
Service
I think it took about an hour for us to get our nachos and there was a long wait to get our drinks. It was NB Day weekend at 5pm, but the slow service still affected the customer experience. It was also very loud in there and we could not really hear each other talking.
Value
The Pumphouse nachos are $17.75. To add brisket, chicken, or pulled pork, it is $3.50 extra. I think the value is ok considering the average price of nachos these days and the quality.
Conclusion
The best parts of the nachos were the brisket and the chips. It was hard to enjoy them with the large amounts of sauce, slow service, and poor distribution of toppings. I really think Pumphouse's best food is their pizza and they have a lot of great beer.
Nacho Blog Rating: C+
Pumphouse Moncton
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| Pump House Brisket Nachos - October 2022 |
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| Pump House Chicken Nachos - July 2018 |
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| Pump House Chicken Nachos - October 2018 |
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| Pump House Chicken Nachos - October 2018 |
Distribution of toppings
I had a few chips without anything on them and this was a small serving that we shared. I was impressed with the distribution of toppings in 2018; however, the distribution in 2022 was not as good.
Quality
I am so happy that Pump House now has different options for meat other than chicken. The brisket had BBQ sauce on top of the nachos which made it a little greasy. However, the toast factor was perfect and the nachos were perfectly cooked through. There was less cheese than a normal plate of nachos, but the brisket made up for it.
Value
The veggie nachos are $15.00. If you want to "pump up" your nachos to add chicken or pork it is $3 extra. If you want to add brisket, it is $4 extra. These prices are fair considering the quality of the nachos.
Quantity
You always remember your first plate of nachos at a particular restaurant, and I think it's safe to say that the smaller plates of nachos are here to stay and my large plate at the same price is just a distant memory. We shared the nachos, but we also ordered oysters and wings for supper and that was sufficient. Therefore, you should order something to go along with these nachos if you're sharing for a meal.
Conclusion
I love seeing nachos improve and our visit in 2022 was one of those times. I said in 2018 that they should have more options for meat, and then in 2022 they had more meat options. I could cry! Pump House has to improve their distribution of toppings, put their sauce on the side to avoid grease, and increase the quantity in order to get on the A range.
Nacho Blog Rating: B