Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Halifax

"I've been to Chainyard for the cider many times, but the other night I finally got around to having the food from your tiny kitchen. I was blown out..."

Jennifer Swain

Jim Lindsey

Jeremy Heffell

Jithin Chandran

Stillwell Bar

86/100 (1198 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place to grab a beer or two or more at any time of the day (no judgement!). Great selection of craft beers that are quite unique and lip..."

Namit Holay

"Chic place to get drunk. Stillwell serves delicious and affordable eats and a variety of craft beers. It also features really cool decor and arcade..."

Urban Strawberry

"Such a cool experience! Never have I had food like that which still moved around (the Okonomaki Fries had shaved sushi tuna that was so thin they..."

Kalen Gourley

"Excellent beer selection with a passionate staff that know all the profiles and history. Only high end craft..."

Thomas Clark

Colin Laroche

"My favourite place to go in Halifax! Great rotating craft beer list, amazing food (diner burger can’t be beat) and great vibe with friendly..."

Christine Kelly

"Jesus F! The food here was amazing. Fast service to boot! So many options on tap but it doesn’t matter because the food was so good. Come here if..."

Matthew Robinson

"Classy with a cool vibe and delicious house ales. They have the full spectrum on tap which includes other craft brews and their own Stillwell named..."

Ruturaj Soman

"I saw this place on Canada's 100 Best Bars and was extremely impressed. The ambiance is incredible and the level of detail is super cool! The..."

Graham Alexander Hart

"Great beers, service very friendly. Almost rated 4 stars overall because it was very noisy. Also kind of cramped with austere industrial style decor...."

Sam Mosher

"Greeeeaaaat staff! Greeeaaat customer service. Love the ambience. Great place to meet with friends and/or coworkers during the holidays..."

Apie N'Da

"Great beer and interesting menu. Bartenders always nice. Usually tough to find a seat, busy and layout is a bit..."

Matt Mansfield

"Great beers. Nice selection of Stillwell and other breweries. Being from Toronto, I was happy to see a Bellwoods sour on tap as a good sour is hard..."

Diego Silva

"Super cool vibe, definitely was a place to go for an eclectic selection of craft..."

Mike Delorey

"Fabulous beer selection! Staff are wonderful and quite knowledgeable. The food is absolutely amazing and kitchen is open until..."

Josh

"This is one of my favourite places in halifax. Great location, amazing atmosphere. The biggest downfall is the size, its just too popular for the..."

Nate Sutton

"Great atmosphere, amazing staff, nice music and amazing tap list, with varieties that go beyond the province of Nova..."

Ana Laura Bianco

"Food was fantastic. Our son ordered pizza fries. We weren't expecting much but they were the big winner. He had to share more than he wanted. You..."

Adam Thompson

"the hot gay blonde batistas (grae and m) make this place worth patronizing. the lack lambrusco wine (...why was it taken off the menu....?) makes me..."

alek green

"Great atmosphere, staff and beer. The arcade downstairs is small but very well designed. The flights of beer are perfect for trying the many..."

Sean McSweeney

"Stopped in Halifax on a family trip. We were recommended this place by an employee at the museum (always ask the locals!). Great selection, great..."

Carson

Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill

85/100 (2500 ratings)

"Thanks for a wonderful time at your restaurant. Jenny , our server did an excellent job at suggesting food from your menu. The fish cakes..."

Daniel Sirois

"The best fish tacos! Also had fish cakes and clam chowder (almost as good as mine haha!). We stopped in a few times for just a coffee and awesome..."

PSYoung

"Pretty solid food! Great fish and ships and atmosphere. Decently priced as well. Service was Excellent, staff was very friendly. Highly..."

Anthony Ward

"Decent place excellent staff very close to our hotel. Good fish and chips. Very good location. Old English style of a pub. Maybe we'll bring some..."

Frank Harder

"Came downtown for brunch. This place was packed, but only had a 10 min wait. Servers were all very friendly and prompt. Decided upon the Doniar..."

HungryBob

"This place has a great location, but not thrilled by food. Service was prompt. Live music advertised. Washroom was clean. Good place for a..."

Sean McKenna

"I go to Stayner's for lunch quite often. The location is very conveniently located next to my work. I love their grilled veggie salad and seafood..."

Rita Joseph B

"The food was finely cooked. The seafood was very fresh. The quality of my dish was definitely worth the money. Excellent customer service. I got..."

Gabbi

"Excellent salmon with light curry and mussels from apetizer selection as wellMy friends order was mis ordered and waited 10 minutes after i..."

My2cents On Food

"Good food. Great service. Well priced. Don't miss it. Great..."

Foody

"Nothing special. The meal was average nothing to write..."

Ray Q.

"Great service. Lovely..."

Tito Guillen

"Service was a bit slow on the bill but the food taste..."

Destructionmama

"Little pricey but patio on the harbourfront it's worth it for brunch. French toast was nice, boyfriend had steak and eggs & it was beautiful food...."

Adri

"Yea the owner is a very weird goof but the food is..."

Jughead Jones

"I'd go back. I went to Stayner's for lunch with co-worker on my last business trip to Halifax. I had an amazing steak and my colleague liked whatever..."

Keeper Of Maps

"Great location and pub food. Awesome mussels! Decent menu. Friendly..."

Kathy

"Great food and awesome bands playing all the time. Good..."

N Hornsby

Lakeside Bar & Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lakeside is attached to where we are staying. The complimentary breakfast rotates it menu daily so you always have fresh options in the morning. Plus..."

Jen and Mike

"A surprising hidden gem. Lovely patio, yummy and approachable food. I lived in Halifax for years and would always venture downtown for dinner, but I..."

Sara Limpert

"A lovely location for this Best Western Hotel situated on the shore of chocolate lake. Very convenient drive to Halifax harbor. And the attached..."

Rod McKenzie

"The restaurant definitely punches above it's weight. Went for high tea and wasn't disappointed. Staff were great and price point was bang..."

Sandy Walsh

"One of the best burgers I've had in the city!! BBQ Bacon Jam. You can't go..."

Jordan Dickie

"Stayed at the hotel . Our server was Joe. He was so friendly and nice. Super excellent service! He recommended the lemon dream dessert and it did..."

Kathy Walsh

"Great menu. Very good food. Been here afew times. Really..."

Jayden Morrison

"Had a great overall experience here! The staff were great, our waiter was very helpful & nice, our food came out to us really fast & it was..."

Andrew B

"Amazing drinks at the bar. Brandon was a great bartender with awesome drink recommendations and awesomely prompt service. Definitely worth trying..."

Jess T

"THE FOOD omg! U HAVE to taste it! And the hotel is AMAYZING. We spend 3 nights here and we loved..."

Anouck Théorêt

"This great spot is in our neighbourhood. Great food and service, and a lovely patio for fine weather..."

Sara Gillis

"Great experience, only 1 concern and that was our room was next to the elevator. Very helpful staff , clean room , we will be back. Thank you..."

Thomas Lennox

"Beautiful restaurant with beautiful views! Lovely staff. The food wasn't great not very flavourful, but the staff understood and I tried another..."

Jennifer DesRoche

"You don't have to drive to the downtown for a lovely meal and a great view, overlooking Chocolate Lake. Love their fish tacos, my friends had their..."

Nancy Sievert

"We stayed at the hotel and ate dinner there both nights. Both meals were delicious and our server Rob went out of his way to be helpful. He is..."

Melissa Filice

"Pretty good food, the blackened haddock was seasoned just right. The fish and chips was crispy too. They have such a nice patio overlooking the..."

V P

The Arms

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Asome food and our waiter Styles is asome! I recommend u go check them out ! Beautiful place too eat . It's top notch..."

Amie Mary Furlotte

"By far the best-kept secret in Halifax. Amazing food and great taps with lots of local craft..."

Terry Wagner

"Food and service were fantastic. The butter chicken was delicious. My husband loved the black Angus short rib. We’ll definitely..."

Angie DeCoste

"Always look forward to the welcoming service and the exciting cuisine at The Arms. Love the..."

Paulette Turner Pineo

"We stopped by here with a group of 8 and had the best service! Their nachos were one of the best in the city with a big portion. Our waitress was..."

Amanda England

"The food was absolutely amazing. The vibe was cool but a little cold (from the AC). The baked brie was 10/10 and we both had the pork belly and..."

Kat Manhire

"Great pub inside The Lord Nelson Hotel. Opens late with a variety of tap options. Spacious large dining area. Serving breakfast all the way till..."

Bonnie Elena

"Amazing food, super chill laid back atmosphere- perfect for my anxiety (we ate here at 7pm on a Saturday) Styles was amazing! So kind, and made sure..."

Jenny

"The food here is pretty good but nothing to die for and the setting is very distinct and unique. The service was okay as the waitress seemed to busy..."

Caleb Chan

"Came on a very rainy monday night as most restaurants are closed on Monday. First time here despite being born and raised here. Had trouble ordering..."

darran yetman

"The place was quiet when we went so the atmosphere wasn't great. The steak was average. I am a fan of tenderloin and they serve striploin, not the..."

Simon Gagne

"The scallops were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The accompanying pork belly was dry and somewhat disappointing. The atmosphere was quiet and spacious..."

Jim Lindsey

"Food was great, service was great - it felt a bit quiet when we were there, but overall lovely pub..."

Stacey-Lee Wright

"Cor, Blimey! After a Judas Priest concert, we get to sleep in; followed by a British inspired breakfast; three words: pure comfort food. I personally..."

Brandon White

"Always a memorable meal Have stayed at the Lord Nelson many times, been here for conferences too and I always make time to have a meal at the..."

Paul Nazareth

"Great food for price. Room service was fast and the servings were large. Especially the nachos which could feed 3-4..."

Kelly Maher

"We were going to go to a highly rated restaurant in the area & due to the terrible rain we stayed in our hotel. We were very happy we did. From the..."

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"We had a good time there. Not busy as a hotel restaurant with a small, but dynamic menu. Sooooo much history in this building and the sailcloth..."

William Clarke

"Our first morning in halifax, we had a lovely breakfast. I had the skittle my son had the eggs Benedict. Both absolutely delicious. Clean, classy &..."

Dawn Keating

"Lovely ambience and excellent service. Bit pricy to have a meal there but it is comparable to any hotel bar in halifax. It's going for the "Olde..."

Kathryn C

The Auction House

85/100 (1992 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Our group started as 5 and expanded to 8 family and friends. Our reservation request was met with a great table space in the front window. The..."

Marla MacDonald

"I am now a regular. And by regular, I mean I'm there at least once a week, often more, and it's consistently a highlight. The staff are wonderful...."

James Birchall

"Great spot for quality pub food with an awesome beer selection. Shared some tasty appetizers and I had a great burger. The servers are all super..."

Jacob Saunders

"We had a wonderful dinner last night with our group. The service was amazing, the food delocious, the atmosphere comfortable , and the live music was..."

Dayna Clarke

"Great Food. Exceptional Service. Comfortable Cozy Atmosphere. We had the delicious Fish & Chips. The portion size was perfect. Also had a..."

Sandy Murray Reinders

"Beautiful day on the only patio on Argyle Street. Quick service with delicious $2.50 Caesars! Brunch was delicious - love the Down &Dirty chicken and..."

Maureen MacIntyre

"Great service. The staff are excellent. Fantastic food and excellent selection of craft beer and good wine list. Great for a romantic date night to a..."

Gary Mac Donald

"Food was excellent... Had the truffle fries and the beef dip. The fries were to die for. The beef dip was good but had gravy not au jus as listed on..."

Robin Fahie

"So we came about 5:30 for wings on Mon Jan 22. Celebrating a job change. Brought the kids. Wish I could remember our server’s name becaus he was..."

Amy Price-Lawlor

"Loved the atmosphere at the Auction House! Our family of five all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, beautifully prepared and delicious! This will be our..."

Doreen MacNeil

"The food is great and so are the brews on tap (we love that Upstreet was served this weekend - really good idea). Atmosphere is lovely: A variety..."

Cathy Bermundo

"Thank you to the fantastic staff last night who became part of the party to celebrate our friend’s 50th!! The service was great. Some of us ate..."

Ginny Sterling-Boddie

"Been twice since moving back home and the food and staff are top notch - and the hi-light is the live music - Skin and Jones will keep us coming back..."

David Colter

"Great place to have a beer (or two or three) and an amazing fish and chip!! Will definitely go back next time I'm in..."

Cyndi St-Pierre

"If I could give 6 stars I would! The food was amazing and the service was great!! So many choices of beer but the waitress was really helpful :)..."

Val MB

"My friend and I almost skipped this place but I’m so happy we didn’t. The auctioneer fries were hands down THE BEST loaded fries we have ever..."

Cait

"Was my first time here and we really enjoyed the food! We got OATS MCGOATS 2021 burger and GARDEN PARTY salad. The flavor of salad was rich and..."

Carrie Guo

"My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. We tried the Mac and cheese appetizer which was fantastic. Our 2 entrees were perfect and the..."

Scarey FX

"Great place, good music on Thursdays and a wicked bartender and staff. The suicide wings hottest wings ive ever had live up to the..."

morgan yeatman

"Great spot stoped in with a friend for some drinks Hali is the best bartender in..."

J T

"Fast staff and a range of vegetarian options, including fake meat and other proteins. Unique drink selections, including Redbull margaritas,..."

Emma Schuster

"Food was good. We had short ribs and a nacho starter. Both were good. Our server was excellent! I forgot to take pictures! We also had Mac and cheese..."

scott

"Very cozy place while visiting 😊 friendly staff, live entertainment not overly..."

William “Ray” Drysdale

"Terrific spot, fabulous service and our first time food was delicious!! Lots to choose from, many dishes I would want to..."

Kelly H

"Great raw tuna salad - highly recommend this dish for all the raw fish lovers! Nice ambience too. They've got some good fish and chips and burgers..."

Jose Miguel and Simone Garcia

"Delicious food, fantastic beer and wine selection, great atmosphere, friendly and fast service. I would definitely recommend sitting out on the..."

Jon Tracy

"Excellent craft beer selection. They have about 20 beers on tap at all times. For pub food, they do an excellent job. It’s almost like a fancier..."

Shauna Marshall

"Way more than pub fare! Not super fancy, but a varied menu, fantastic cocktails, great service. Try the propeller Galaxy burger or the pork tacos!..."

Alicia Honora

"The food I ordered was very delicious and the service was great! We really enjoyed everything and loved the live performance by..."

Damian Moser

"Nice place for some good happy hour deals on drinks, food is a bit expensive but what you'd expect for a downtown establishment. Nice place for..."

Jon Gotlib

"First time visiting the Auction House. Saturday night of Burger Week, so it was busy everywhere. However, the service was very quick and good..."

Thomas Luscombe

Chop Steakhouse & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Lower Deck - Downtown Halifax

85/100 (3670 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

"So, we arrived at 9ish. Found a seat at the bar. I really wanted to name the bar tender but I didn't get his name. Short dark hair, clean cut. We..."

David Gemmell

"Travelling through Halifax? This is a must stop. You do not get to experience many places like this anywhere. At least, I haven't, and I have..."

Lana Lalic-Normore

"Great food, great beer, great band! What else do you need? Mmmm great company..."

Karine Bélanger

"Best place in town for a great meal (burger and deep fried pepperoni) and live..."

Alain Thibault

"Love the live bands - the two I’ve seen have been great. The food, drinks, and atmosphere really compliments the..."

Nikki Stevens

"We had our wedding at lower deck and I really can’t say enough about the entire team. Laura and Larissa are beyond amazing. They are so well..."

Allison Smith

"My friend and I went to the pub to have a drink, but ended up staying until the end of the night. They had live entertainment playing in the..."

Gabrielle Chin

"Awesome venue for a small-medium sized wedding. We've photographed here multiple times and it's always been an absolute treat! The decor is really..."

Fox and Fellow Photography

"I didn't stay long. Had a Corona on the patio. Waiter was a bit odd but better than rude. The service was really fast but I had to pay for each drink..."

Kevin Levi (Bix)

"I mean what can you say about this iconic location. We went for supper and a beer but ended up staying until last call. The band that playing that..."

Jason Legere

"It was my first time here, I really enjoyed it. The price of food was decent and tasty, but I wish their fries could be better. Their fish and salad..."

Carrie Guo

"Only been here on Sundays in the summer. Line ups start early for the courtyard to open at 9pm. Love the alternative bar options, as sometimes the..."

Josh DiVittorio

"Hey, this was an amazing recommendation from my husband’s coworker! Heard there’s a live band around 9:30pm but we weren’t able to stay that..."

Denise Kovac

"Live music on a Wednesday. Beer Hall atmosphere. The lower deck was open however not the above 2 bars. Sitting is at long tables with everyone else...."

Bailey Julien

"Stopped in for a quick dinner and stayed half the night. The staff is friendly, the food was good and then the band started. I believe they were..."

Ardis Snow

Gahan House Nova Centre

85/100 (2014 ratings)

"Anytime I travel I try to find a place that makes you feel welcome like home. I stopped at several places along the harbor front and Gahan's was the..."

John Kennedy

"Great atmosphere and good food. Very conscious of food allergies � and the best patio in Halifax! Always enjoy going..."

Brianne Bonaparte

"Great fish and chips! Tried two dark beers and thought they were quite good. Wife had a burrito bowl and said she liked it. Service was friendly and..."

Rick Vernon

"What a great place to go! Fresh delicious oysters, great staff and food. Lots of people so it might be slow to wait but it's so worth..."

Melanie Blighe

"Fantastic spot! Great beer , delicious food and fantastic staff! A must try for sure..."

Marisa Bryanton

"Delicious food and generous portions! The interior is very cool, lots to look at and admire. Our server was really nice and patient despite our..."

Morla Phan

"I'll start with the pros. The calamari and mussels were excellent. Both season perfectly. The mussels were in an original sauce that most other..."

Chris Ugolini

"I visited here for the first time recently. The food was pretty tasty. I ordered the chicken wings, pork belly tacos, spinach salad and cheesecake...."

Alex Pike

"Spacious spot for large gatherings. Food-wise, loved the seafood chowder and the fish cakes. As for drinks, the Hibiscus sour was pretty memorable...."

Khoi Pham

"We had our office party in the private room of the restaurant. It was an amazing experience. Food was excellent and the service was..."

Jay Espino

"Came here for a company event. Food was great and private room was excellent. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend!! Don’t forget to follow..."

Vik Gandhi

"Dropped in for a quick drink with family who were waiting for a show at the local theatre to start. Despite not being in there very long it was very..."

Michelle Collins

"Amazing changes to the waterfront! I haven’t been for over 5 plus years and this restaurant is an amazing addition next to the Scotiabank centre..."

Annie w

"Every time I’ve gone to this restaurant I’ve had great service from the greeting staff to the servers. It’s got a welcoming atmosphere and the..."

Amie

"**04/2022 updated** I really love their food as always, but the service was not great sometimes. When we went visit the restaurant, they messed up..."

Carrie Guo

"We really enjoyed our meal at the new location. Sat on the patio on a warm evening and it was nice. Very good beer selection including their own and..."

Chris Cocek

"Stopped for lunch and were pleasantly surprised. The vibe is kind of like a sports bar. They brew their own beer, which I enjoyed. I had fish tacos..."

Robert Conti

"My partner and I went for date night. I got the haddock tacos and my partner got the fried chicken sandwich. The food was incredible the in-home beer..."

Alexandria Gough

"MUST TRY - Went to try something new today with my work crew. We decided to eat out on the patio which was a nice screened in area. Will definitely..."

Michael F

"A great atmosphere, the food is pretty good and the service has always been good. The beers they have are great, a great selection, especially the..."

bri

Stubborn Goat Gastropub

85/100 (3689 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I visited Halifax for work and walked here because of its proximity to my hotel. I was pleasantly surprised by how great it is. I walked in on a..."

Ferdinand Joseph Bergen

"First time at the Stubborn Goat and I will absolutely be back next time I come to Halifax. Seated immediately upstairs, friendly service, good..."

Mack Graham

"Awesome food and drink. I ate the Hellfire burger and it is the first food item I have had bearing the name "hellfire" that I could easily detect any..."

Christopher Foley

"The roasted veggie salad is amazing and the patio is a great place to people-watch. Service is attentive and efficient. Fun atmosphere ...will be..."

Erin Hensler

"Went there last night with some friends from out of town. Between the 4 of us we split Queso Fundido, Heirloom Carrots, Meatball Sliders, Bacon..."

Dave Janes

"For sure one of my favorite places in the city for any meal! And they have a stellar beer list, which is more important to me than good..."

Brittany Barkhouse Jackson

"1st time at this establishment and we really enjoyed it. We hsd meals to share and it was yummy. Waitress was very sweet and helpful. Will highly..."

Sheena King

"My husband and granddaughter had supper here, we enjoyed everything, I had macaroni and cheese with lobster and crab, delicious. Haley had..."

Maura Brady

"One of the best salmon+chowder I have ever had . Amazing food. Atmosphere is great and service is..."

Vikram Patil

"Stopped in with work friends while visiting halifax. Great spot to relax, eat some good food and try some drinks. Great atmosphere, music is not too..."

David Mcpherson

"All four of us enjoyed our food from the brunch menu, including vegetarian and non-veg options. The atmosphere was great and the server was..."

Allana Cameron

"New location is awesome! Like it much more than the old location. Was there for late night, vibes were good, staff was friendly and great at their..."

Daniel Whittaker

"Stopped by the Stubborn Goat after a long day of driving and doing vacation things. Conveniently located next door to where we were staying. While..."

Bob McCormick (W1QA)

"I love the atmosphere in this spot. The food is very good, the staff are all very friendly. It gets very busy in there so you may wait a bit for your..."

Erin Smith

"Stopped in for brunch and to try their Signature Ceasars. We got the French Toast & Mac N Ceas. Both feature a freshly cooked / large portion..."

Candace Campbell

"Arrived in the middle of the lunch rush without a reservation and a party of three, we were seated within five minutes. Had our food within twenty..."

Brick

"Beautiful new location! Loved the menu choices and had a great vibe. Really enjoyed the gluten free options! And the drinks are really good too; the..."

Stephanie Blackmore

"Forgot to take all my food pictures here. The burgers were great, there were many options when it came to Mac and cheeses. I got a Mac and cheese..."

Timothy Walden

"We came to the Stubborn Goat Gastropub for lunch a little over a month ago. The place wasn’t busy so, we just walked in and sat on the patio. We..."

Edgar

"We sat at the bar and Joe served us. He was super attentive and gave some great cocktail recommendations. The food was top notch and the atmosphere..."

Ashton Schellen

"Nice cozy new location. From the time we we're greeted until we left exceptional service! Out of our party of 4 everything we ordered was delicious...."

Stephanie England

"Oh man what can I say! Walking in was a great atmosphere, the server promptly showed us to our table and asked for drinks. We had the chefs fries..."

LemonadeNS

"Great halifax restaurant, good amount if vegetarian options such as mushroom truffle Mac n cheese (what I had and it was delicious, but could always..."

Holly-Lynn Bourgeois

"Very friendly staff and excellent food! Highly recommend the lobster Mac and cheese. Great place too if you just want to grab a drink and chill with..."

Janik Malorny

Unfiltered Brewing

Wheelchair Accessible

Mid-range

"Going to get into some of this unfiltered beer tonight. It certainly isn’t going to take me 12 years to drink it. But according to a big fan, Jim..."

Bruce MacKinnon

"The dream comes ture. My hushand wanted to visit here long long time ago and we did it. It was really good service, she told us aboit the history..."

Maple Country Choi

"Fantastic IPA's! Always my favorite place to stop when across the..."

Michael

"Despite the banner inside saying "This Place Sucks," we had some great beer and friendly service! Punk rock vibes all around, pretty small place but..."

Joseph Coeling

"Great craft brews, especially their Schwarzbier "play with fire" - super smokey, and their IPA flagship Exile on North. Charm School Pub" plays ,..."

Timothy Morse

"Great beer, great jerky go here..."

Aaron

"Amazing beer. Great music and you can bring in some fried chicken from next door. They are opinionated and critical of other beers and breweries, but..."

Stuart Moore

"Quiet place with great brews. Try the Hoppy Fingers if you like an IPA and the Flat Black Jesus if you like a nice stout. Cozy and..."

Michael Frenette

"Super cozy atmosphere, complimented by the relaxing music in the background. Tried the IPA, it was a solid choice. Staff seemed to know certain..."

Rob Brown

"At the end of the day, haters are gonna hate. Unfiltered is a bit like marmite. You love it or you hate it. I am on the strong love game. The 12..."

Nate Sutton

Your Father's Moustache

84/100 (3467 ratings)

"So me and the little one (4 years old) popped in for a quick bite and a drink waiting for the Pride Parade to kick off yesterday and I have to say..."

Michael Blighe

"Amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, awesome music, a good crowd of people, and delicious..."

Katie Coyle

"Went there last night for wing night but we decided to order meals. It was around 5 oclock, our order was taken right away! We got our food super..."

Lisa Lawrence

"Good food good staff fun place Enjoyed the meal and very friendly..."

Larry Maclellan

"It's been a while since I've been back and nothings changed in the best way. Jenna was our favourite waitress we've ever had. Love that..."

Tessa Bernier

"Great supper, The food was delicious! Highly recommend this..."

Vicky Richard

"Decided to stop in to grab some supper during a day out on a nice hot day. Our server was absolutely fantastic, Food was amazing and the atmosphere..."

Andrew Bourque

"Visiting Halifax from Montreal for the weekend, but i grew up in Nova Scotia and have been here years ago! I knew it had a cool rooftop patio, and..."

Rhianna D

"Great food and good service. Our server was very attentive. Steak was cooked to preference. Little pricy but better quality than other..."

Jay Espino

"The location is amazing in the heart ❤️ of spring Garden road. Parking is an issue as parking. spots are limited. Layout and decorations, the..."

Ehab Madokh

"Great rooftop patio. Pretty dissapointed in the lobster Benedict, regular non- English muffin bun, and really non-delicious hollandaise sauce..."

Breanne C

"We always visit Your Father's Moustache when we visit Halifax. Good food, interesting decor and friendly..."

Tim Mickelsen

"One of the best burgers I've had in a while. Nice to go to a place that will actually cook their burgers medium instead of well..."

Jeremy Scott

"Loved this place. It was recommended to us by staff of a store we popped into and it was well worth it. In the door you walk up a flight of stairs..."

Alysha Dupuis

"Food was alright. Service was decent and not too remarkable. The seafood chowder was pretty..."

Veronica K

"I visited for the first time today and it was nice because the wings weren't too..."

Jenny

Moxies

84/100 (1729 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love this place and the service! Great food awesome cocktails and great daily booze specials!! Sonia is my favourite server there and always..."

Amanda Sue Dedrick

"We spent a wonderful evening for dinner with our bestie 's from Lower Sackville NS at Moxie's and Julia our waitress was awesome she was one of our..."

JC Martha Bernard

"We were in for supper last night and had a friend with us that had a food allergy. We would like to commend the staff for their attentiveness and..."

Christy Goulden

"My New Years tradition is to go to Moxies with my Mom and Sister , I have to say it is always a pleasure and the staff is friendly and the food is..."

Marilyn Marilyn

"Jenna was the most amazing server. So attentive, so nice. She made the experience the best ever. 10/10 would..."

Elise Doucette

"Spent the evening being cultivate with amazing servicing,conversation, flavorous, while enjoying the game! Truly a great place to enjoy all the..."

Colin Bruce

"It was my first time at Bayers Lake Moxies and Sergio the bartender made my experience so fun. We were laughing and telling jokes all night it was a..."

Francis Devoe

"The service was exceptional and the food was fantastic! The environment and the staff never disappoint and it makes going a treat every..."

Andrew Murray

"Had the best meal and the best service as usual. The staff are always friendly and prompt. This was the best place to take my cousin for is last..."

Ned Marie

"Great food... never let me down :-) the staff is good..."

Che Che de Leon

"My husband and I tried it for the very first time lastnight. Our server Courtney was absolutely amazing. The decor was beautiful , comfy seating and..."

Amanda L Johnson

"Albeit a chain restaurant, it doesn't have that feeling . They make fantastic wings...which are half price in the bar area on Mondays. For the most..."

Glenn T Martin

"Best restaurant, I never leave there feeling sickish and the food never..."

Raquel LeBlanc- Nickerson

"I had a wonderful dining experience at Moxie's in Bayer’s Lake, Halifax. The food was incredibly delicious, the staff was friendly, and the..."

Siba Saoud

"Great location with lots of parking out front as it’s part of the Bayers Lake area. The atmosphere is classy, with booths for families to sit in..."

Akash Purohit

"Best friend was visiting and we were craving good steaks and this place did not disappoint. Service was excellent. Drink menu is great, lots of..."

Jay Espino

"Great atmosphere and food! Sit in the bar side if you’re looking to have a nice evening out without kids! Staff is super nice and very helpful!..."

Gian Barzellotti

"I recently celebrated my birthday with my family at Moxies Bayers Lake Restaurant and I must say, it was a delightful experience. The service was..."

Grant Giao DINH

"We happened to visit Moxies once in the Bayers lake and came across a good serviced restaurant in the vicinity. It has a cool vibe, pleasant outdoor..."

Maneesh Kumar

"We found hair in the steak and had to get it back, but overall we were..."

Jenny

"The chicken pasta with garlic bread is divine. Bree was an excellent host. Food is a bit pricy but more than makes it up in quality, which is not..."

Gerald Zengeya

"I went here to celebrate my spouse's birthday. The food was really good and didn't take too long to get to the table. Our server seemed like they may..."

Kyle Mercieca

"Great place to go for a date or hit the bar with friends to chat and watch the game. I heard tuna tacos is to die for. I am more a cheese fan, so..."

Tatiana Karpovich

"We ordered nachos, tacos and letture tofu wraps as always tacos were amazing as well as their ambience was fantastic. Price of their food is equally..."

Femina

"I recently dined at Moxies Bayers Lake Restaurant,and it was an absolute delight! The food was exceptional, with a perfect blend of flavors that left..."

Muhammad Noman

"First time dining here. Service was great. Food was all over the place. I was looking for a great place for family dinner with minimal to no wait..."

Schad Faton

"Amazing place, really good customer service, food quality is best. Plenty of vegan/vegetarian options available. The ambience is really nice. Beyond..."

Parth Patel

"Food was good, service was excellent and I was particularly impressed on the diligence the staff had towards someone with Celiac (severe gluten..."

Kyle Cruickshanks

"Good steak. Potstickers were awesome. Great..."

laura szakacs

The Old Triangle Irish Ale House

84/100 (5309 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Great spot, very family friendly menu and the staff were amazing with the kids. Food is amazing, and loads of local and Irish beer on tap. Love this..."

Matt Jobes

"Even though the place was packed and we were warned food wouldn't come for an hour, our server was prompt and friendly. Drinks always came quick and..."

CQ Mainprize

"Good service, good beer, good food! Been there many times, never had bad service, never a bad beer, never ever bad..."

Robert Lorencz

"One of the best all round pubs in the city. Great live music, a wide and fine selection of beers, including numerous local micro's, wholesome food..."

Tim Bromige

"Server was spectacular. Food was awesome. Baccon wrapped scallops so yummy and the side tomatoe onion lettuce great with...the bread because the..."

Helena Derado

"Oh my. I had the best time on Monday night at the Triangle. Dave & Louis were fantastic. Dave really is a "living treasure". Amazing fiddle/guitar..."

Kevin McLain

"One of the best pubs in North America. Love the environment, food and staff. Cheers to..."

Jim Weisbecker

"Excellent service. Food was great. The music by David & Louis was..."

Michelle Swanson

"We stopped here for a beer on our way back to our hotel. We say outside it was a beautiful afternoon . Our server was very nice and the Irish beer..."

David P. Davidson

"Super friendly and helpful staff. Cozy atmosphere, great food, and a fantastic selection of scotch. Looking forward to catching some live music there..."

Amber Johnston

"Great food, great atmosphere. Live music and good service. It's really busy so it's sometimes hard to get..."

Andrew Gilbert

"It was the perfect place to stop off for a nibble and a pint!! Servers were funny and attentive! Thank..."

Carla Zecchini Stewart

"The bartender seemed out of place as she was too beautiful and refined, but hey, we all have our crosses to bear. The live entertainment said it was..."

Bruce Gauthier

"So good we came back twice! The food and service were absolutely incredible. We had the fish cakes, pastie and the pan fried haddock and everything..."

Paige B

"Great bar that reminds me of a local pub back in Montreal! It's a little loud but then again it's a pub with music and people are having fun. The..."

Mr Reviewer

"Just loved this Irish Pub.The vibe was so wonderful. Our server was amazing 👏 and the live music took it to another level. The food was sooooo..."

Lygia Misquitta

"Friendly staff, amazing food, great atmosphere and awesome live music! Couldn't have asked for a better place to go during our stay. We met some..."

Shawna Lennon

"It was the happening spot on a wet, foggy Saturday evening. Rugby was on, so it was a lively gathering 😀. Had spaghettini and it was goood..."

Sheree Coke

"Exactly what you’d expect from an Irish pub!Fun atmosphere, friendly service, booze and hearty food. We had a group of 4 (with a baby) and everyone..."

Steve Nicosia

"I can’t stop thinking about the Caesar salad from here. It’s pricey ($18 I believe with no chicken) but the croutons alone make it worthwhile...."

Sophia S

"We were in Halifax for the day on a cruise and popped in here for some Poutine and a local beer which were both excellent. Service was excellent as..."

Sam O

"Made reservations for 6 people - table was set up & ready when we got there. One downside was, I booked here because we checked the menu online & my..."

mae ormrod

"I love a pub that has live music playing, the loud buzzing chatter of happy customers, and the aroma of cooking food. Add in happy, friendly staff,..."

W Quinn

"Great Ambience with live music performances(Plenty of seating space) and reliable, friendly service. The vegetarian burger was unfortunately not as..."

Chetanpreet Singh Sachdeva

"Service was good,waitress kept checking on us if we needed anything. Little bit of wait time since it was crowded on Friday night. Wings are a must..."

Aswini A

"Food tasted homemade and delicious. Beer was cold and the live music cant be beat. Also Thursday night bottle of Red wine -big friggin red for $25 !!..."

B Martin

"Delicious food, lovely environment with the music. Lamb stew was amazing as well as the steak and mushroom..."

Sammy Nag

"We’ve been in Halifax for a week and keep coming back to this spot. The live music at night is always fun and the food too! It’s got a large..."

Olivia Lam

"We got to Halifax late and happened to stumble upon this place. We are so happy that we did. It truly feels like an Irish pub and we had the pleasure..."

Jade Ryan

"Friendly Irish Pub in the core of the downtown area. Excellent selection of beer choices and pub-style..."

Bob Hammersley

"Excellent!!! Will miss this spot and consider relocating from Niagara Falls so we can visit and dine frequently 😉🤩 Fish bites blew our minds..."

Tabitha Mann

The Nook On Gottingen

Accepts American Express

"Big space with many tables, nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and lots of fantastic vegetarian/vegan..."

Leia Spencer

"This place has been a joy to spend time in. The owners, the staff, the great dancing on Sundays, the delicious food and drink. Thank you,..."

Jessie Litven

"The Nook is the best place that could have hosted the Halifax Game Collective, and its offerings are..."

Jordan S. Thomas

"First time at the Nook , love the atmosphere, great staff and added bonus was the samples of the new items . If you add any of them to the menu they..."

Deborah McNair

"The Nook has been hosting special events for us for a while now and it's always been great. Drinks, sweets, coffee, nice atmosphere. Highly..."

Andrew Shouldice

"The food was soooo yummy! Highly recommend the pork sandwich! And the teas are good too! I'm not a huge coffee person so I can't comment on..."

Cassidy Tibbo

"In May I was visiting Halifax with a couple of friends. We were there doing wedding "business" and this was suggested to us as a meeting place to..."

Leah Kenney

"The Nook is a cozy, classy little coffee shop that offers so much more than coffee. The atmosphere is lively and the decor is quaint and stylish...."

Ashley Meredith Leslie

"This is my "Go to" place for coffee.....personable staff, welcoming atmosphere and awesome coffee and tasty..."

Tracey Downey

"The large dark roast coffee is huge and flavourful, the sandwiches are creative and tasty, dessert treats inventive &..."

Laurie Anne

"I love this spot! Staff are super friendly, coffee and food are great, and I love the token program... thank you for making your community a more..."

Tia BoBia

"Nice place, cozy and laptop friendly. The Vegan Ambition wrap was excellent. Will make myself a regular..."

Dmitri Safine

"Great place! Vegan options and a nice quiet place to curl up with a book. Great wifi connection too. Interesting music of the experimental variety..."

Amy Awesome

"Great food and a really great friendly staff ! Will definitely pop by whenever I come back to Halifax..."

Isa Belle

"Super cute little spot with kind and friendly staff but I'm not here to review the establishment. No. My life was changed when I ate the vegan power..."

Callum M

"I dropped in quickly while walking to work, and I was very impressed. The staff member I dealt with was kind, welcoming, and quick with my order. The..."

Adam Deutsch

"A terrific coffee shop ... support local! While I was in there a "homeless" person came in. He was very polite. I bought him a coffee and the person..."

Terry Hughes

"The coffee here is amazing, the bagel with cream cheese is all that too. I look forward to trying out the other menu items sometime soon! Prices are..."

Violet Venom

"Decent spot with great coffee! Baked goods were solid and iced Americano was excellent. Atmosphere is a bit weird but there's a good chance that's..."

Brendan Coady

"It's alright. It would be great to have more breakfast options but in all honesty it is not specifically a breakfast place. The coffee is good, they..."

Mike Kushnir

"Definitely an excellent place had an amazing cup of coffee. Awesome. Little place on a busy road just can't wait to go..."

Chris Banfield

"The Nook is a great place to have a meal, close up with a book/laptop, and just relax. They have a good selection of drinks and music. They are vegan..."

Brose Sun

"Just on my way to an appointment this morning and was looking for a place to have breakfast. This place was recommended to me. And I'm delighted that..."

Rick Finney

"Love love love this little spot. Excellent menu and wide selection of food that suits all dietary requirements/preferences. Coffee was fabulous as..."

L M

"My visit here today was a wonderful way to start the day. I highly recommend the cocoa and the coffee..."

Joan MacNaughton

"I come here super often as I live nearby and like to have a place to take my laptop and do some work for about 20 mins. This place has a decent latte..."

Stephen MacQueen

"Extremely LGBTQ+ friendly. Everything about this place says inclusivity, I am so incredibly impressed and grateful. Good coffee, and the best gluten..."

Renée Carew

"The Nook espresso bar & lounge Scored on street parking (Sun) Counter staff was lovely. Environment was welcoming. Booth was super cute. A little..."

JJBean

"Cute little place. The coffee was good, I'm pretty sure they have gluten free options, so I'm looking forward to trying the food..."

Catlady kimm

"Very cute and comfy atmosphere. Delicious drinks and quick bites. Staff was very friendly too. I will definitely come back..."

Monika Le

Seahorse Tavern

"Went for dinner on a Friday evening before things got super busy downtown. Friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff, great atmosphere, extremely..."

Tracy Butcher

"I’m a lil biased since I work there on Monday nights hosting karaoke HOWEVER the staff and crowd are awesome, the sound and vibe are magnificent..."

Christine Snow

"I've only been on a Monday so far for their karaoke night but the menu is great, the booze is cold, the service is friendly and the slightly..."

Dave Roy

"Great spot! Good live music... went 2 nights in a row and..."

Cindy Burke Clark

"This place rocks. Good music and good..."

Rob Anderson

"Was down there Saturday night had a blast loved the excellent music!! A mix of everything. The singer's were right on the money and so were the..."

MJ Wilson

"Great new venue in Halifax. Sound system is amazing. If you like LIVE music hit up..."

Kinnon Kendziora

"Super..."

Hagen Jeschke

"The live music is so good! The drummer was killing it. The bartender gets grumpy if you ask for water..."

StuffedWithMuffins

"Between the marquee, seahorse, and the local I am never let down coming here. Ive done art battle here multiple times as well as the shrek rave??..."

Zoey Russell

"The live music along with the vibe of the place changes the whole mood to fills it with exotic next. Interior of the place will make you think for a..."

Shudhita Jaggi

"I love this place. I loved it when it was on Argyle St and I think I like it more now that it's under the Marquee. Always high quality musical..."

Rob G

"A fun and hopping place when the band gets started. Reasonably priced beer and very cool dance floor area. In the basement though, try not to get..."

M. P.

"I lived in Halifax in the 80s, and while this isn't the Seahorse of my misspent youth, it was nice to visit. Still a cool basement bar. We went to..."

Joe Locke

"Fantastic little spot 2 blocks away from the Scotia Bank Center. I was lucky enough to catch two tribute bands on a Saturday night and it was one of..."

Doug Ivey

"They have pretty cool venues. I like this place. Id recommend a bracelet system for their coat check, tickets are too easy to lose believe me..."

Evan “Freaky review guy”

"Jess served me, she is an angel- She knew all about what people drinking want. And she offered a straw when I didn’t even ask for one. Also , she..."

Julia Shannon

"The part we went to was the basement. There were several live bands. The music was enjoyable. The beer selection is a little poor, the beer prices..."

Steven Bruin

"Great atmosphere and good selection of beers. On top of that add friendly staff for a great night..."

Jason Edgar

"Best live music venue in town only rivaled by the marquee upstairs. Cheap drinks with a good selection of great local craft beers. The layout works..."

Mark Landry

"A good Halifax venue. Decent drink choices, friendly staff and security, no gender-neutral washrooms though. I would recommend this place to anyone..."

Dim Passage

"Wandered in here to do homework when the cafés closed. All the staff were unusually friendly from bartenders to doorman. The place is super spacious..."

Cat Jones

"Cool place! Very cool decor and great atmosphere. Friendly staff who were easy to chat with and joke with. I like..."

Gail Hodder

Gahan House Nova Centre

83/100 (2459 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Anytime I travel I try to find a place that makes you feel welcome like home. I stopped at several places along the harbor front and Gahan's was the..."

John Kennedy

"Great atmosphere and good food. Very conscious of food allergies � and the best patio in Halifax! Always enjoy going..."

Brianne Bonaparte

"Great fish and chips! Tried two dark beers and thought they were quite good. Wife had a burrito bowl and said she liked it. Service was friendly and..."

Rick Vernon

"What a great place to go! Fresh delicious oysters, great staff and food. Lots of people so it might be slow to wait but it's so worth..."

Melanie Blighe

"Fantastic spot! Great beer , delicious food and fantastic staff! A must try for sure..."

Marisa Bryanton

"Delicious food and generous portions! The interior is very cool, lots to look at and admire. Our server was really nice and patient despite our..."

Morla Phan

"I'll start with the pros. The calamari and mussels were excellent. Both season perfectly. The mussels were in an original sauce that most other..."

Chris Ugolini

"I visited here for the first time recently. The food was pretty tasty. I ordered the chicken wings, pork belly tacos, spinach salad and cheesecake...."

Alex Pike

"Spacious spot for large gatherings. Food-wise, loved the seafood chowder and the fish cakes. As for drinks, the Hibiscus sour was pretty memorable...."

Khoi Pham

"We had our office party in the private room of the restaurant. It was an amazing experience. Food was excellent and the service was..."

Jay Espino

"Came here for a company event. Food was great and private room was excellent. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend!! Don’t forget to follow..."

Vik Gandhi

"Dropped in for a quick drink with family who were waiting for a show at the local theatre to start. Despite not being in there very long it was very..."

Michelle Collins

"Amazing changes to the waterfront! I haven’t been for over 5 plus years and this restaurant is an amazing addition next to the Scotiabank centre..."

Annie w

"Every time I’ve gone to this restaurant I’ve had great service from the greeting staff to the servers. It’s got a welcoming atmosphere and the..."

Amie

"**04/2022 updated** I really love their food as always, but the service was not great sometimes. When we went visit the restaurant, they messed up..."

Carrie Guo

"We really enjoyed our meal at the new location. Sat on the patio on a warm evening and it was nice. Very good beer selection including their own and..."

Chris Cocek

"Stopped for lunch and were pleasantly surprised. The vibe is kind of like a sports bar. They brew their own beer, which I enjoyed. I had fish tacos..."

Robert Conti

"My partner and I went for date night. I got the haddock tacos and my partner got the fried chicken sandwich. The food was incredible the in-home beer..."

Alexandria Gough

"MUST TRY - Went to try something new today with my work crew. We decided to eat out on the patio which was a nice screened in area. Will definitely..."

Michael F

"A great atmosphere, the food is pretty good and the service has always been good. The beers they have are great, a great selection, especially the..."

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