Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Here's a piece of Italy on the east coast! "Mano's" is one of my favorite places to eat.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water StHere's a piece of Italy on the east coast! "Mano's" is one of my favorite places to eat.
Thai food just a block away!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Talay Thai Restaurant (Halifax)
5164 Morris StThai food just a block away!
Your Father's Moustache
5686 Spring Garden RdGrab a pint and enjoy a snack!
Fresh Ingredients & Authentic Taste!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chabaa Thai Restaurant
1546 Queen StFresh Ingredients & Authentic Taste!
Classic steak & seafood dishes are the mainstays at this stylish yet casual chain restaurant.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Halifax
1712 Market StClassic steak & seafood dishes are the mainstays at this stylish yet casual chain restaurant.
Hopping, contemporary eatery with outdoor seating, cocktails & a creative Italian menu.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StHopping, contemporary eatery with outdoor seating, cocktails & a creative Italian menu.
Choice seafood & meat dishes, classic cocktails & weekend live music in a rustic 18th-century space.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar
5218 Prince StChoice seafood & meat dishes, classic cocktails & weekend live music in a rustic 18th-century space.
The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney DrContemporary dining room with artfully plated, seasonally inspired Canadian cuisine & wine.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chives Canadian Bistro
3000 Barrington StContemporary dining room with artfully plated, seasonally inspired Canadian cuisine & wine.
This upmarket veteran known for its local seafood menu also serves steaks, burgers & martinis.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Five Fishermen
1740 Argyle StThis upmarket veteran known for its local seafood menu also serves steaks, burgers & martinis.
Upmarket bistro-style menu with brunch, fresh seafood, wines & cocktails in a cozy atmosphere.
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Edna
2053 Gottingen StUpmarket bistro-style menu with brunch, fresh seafood, wines & cocktails in a cozy atmosphere.
Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar
1877 Hollis StRefined restaurant serving oysters, lobster & steaks in a former fire station dating from 1906.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McKelvie's Restaurant
1680 Lower Water StRefined restaurant serving oysters, lobster & steaks in a former fire station dating from 1906.
Locally sourced fare from burgers to curries & a long wine list served in a laid-back space.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax
1533 Barrington StreetLocally sourced fare from burgers to curries & a long wine list served in a laid-back space.
Restaurant featuring seafood, steaks & other classic dishes in an easygoing, wood-accented setting.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bluenose II Restaurant
1824 Hollis StRestaurant featuring seafood, steaks & other classic dishes in an easygoing, wood-accented setting.
Comfy tavern serving creative tapas & comfort fare such as smoked meatloaf, with craft cocktails.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Stubborn Goat Gastropub
1580 Grafton StComfy tavern serving creative tapas & comfort fare such as smoked meatloaf, with craft cocktails.
British-style watering hole serving local & imported beers & classic pub grub in a stately setting.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Henry House
1222 Barrington StBritish-style watering hole serving local & imported beers & classic pub grub in a stately setting.
Upscale harbourfront outpost with a patio serving classic seafood dishes in a contemporary interior.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salty's
1877 Upper Water StUpscale harbourfront outpost with a patio serving classic seafood dishes in a contemporary interior.
Modest French bistro with classic cuisine, brunch, live music events & a full bar.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Bistro By Liz
1333 South Park StModest French bistro with classic cuisine, brunch, live music events & a full bar.
High-end restaurant serving housemade Italian meals & fine wine amid elegant decor.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Da Maurizio
1496 Lower Water StHigh-end restaurant serving housemade Italian meals & fine wine amid elegant decor.
High-end East Coast cuisine is the draw at this intimate establishment with a romantic atmosphere.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stories Fine Dining
5184 Morris StHigh-end East Coast cuisine is the draw at this intimate establishment with a romantic atmosphere.
Unpretentious bistro providing seasonal New Canadian cuisine in a low-lit space with kitschy decor.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Brooklyn Warehouse
2795 Windsor StUnpretentious bistro providing seasonal New Canadian cuisine in a low-lit space with kitschy decor.
Lively haunt offering Italian staples, including pasta, pizza & seafood, with wine & craft beer.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Frasca Cibi & Vini
5650 Spring Garden RdLively haunt offering Italian staples, including pasta, pizza & seafood, with wine & craft beer.
Morris East Restaurant & Wine
5212 Morris StEfendy Turkish & Mediterranean Grill
1569 Dresden RowGlobal dishes pairs with local wines at this Westin hotel restaurant, which also serves breakfast.
elements on hollis
1181 Hollis StGlobal dishes pairs with local wines at this Westin hotel restaurant, which also serves breakfast.
Tiny counter-serve cafe serving innovative breakfast dishes & espresso drinks, with weekend brunch.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Coastal Cafe
2731 Robie StTiny counter-serve cafe serving innovative breakfast dishes & espresso drinks, with weekend brunch.
Strip-mall seafood joint with a casual menu offering fish 'n' chips, chowder & lobster rolls.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fredie's Fantastic Fish House
8 Oland CrescentStrip-mall seafood joint with a casual menu offering fish 'n' chips, chowder & lobster rolls.
This stylish, traditional pub was built in Ireland then shipped to & assembled in Canada.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
1645 Argyle StThis stylish, traditional pub was built in Ireland then shipped to & assembled in Canada.
Quaint Italian restaurant serving gourmet pizza along with pasta dishes, steaks & chowder.
Tomavinos Ristorante
1113 Marginal RdQuaint Italian restaurant serving gourmet pizza along with pasta dishes, steaks & chowder.
Turkish Delight
5680 Spring Garden RdSteak and Stein Family Restaurant
6061 Young StCocktails, brews & elevated comfort dishes are served at this popular hangout with a patio.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Foggy Goggle
2057 Gottingen StCocktails, brews & elevated comfort dishes are served at this popular hangout with a patio.
Trapeze Restaurant
1983 Upper Water StLaid-back pizzeria offering gourmet thin-crust pies with red or white sauce & hot hero sandwiches.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StLaid-back pizzeria offering gourmet thin-crust pies with red or white sauce & hot hero sandwiches.
Upscale steakhouse with an acclaimed wine list adjoining a casual bistro & bar with a creative menu.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CUT Steakhouse
5120 Salter StUpscale steakhouse with an acclaimed wine list adjoining a casual bistro & bar with a creative menu.
Ryan Duffy's
1650 Bedford RowCora
1535 Dresden RowThe Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StWired Monk
5147 Morris StThe Nook on Gottingen
2118 Gottingen StUncommon Grounds
1030 South Park StChoco Cafe & Chocolates By Design
1360 Lower Water StreetCabin Coffee
1554 Hollis StSteve O Reno's Cappuccino
1536 Brunswick StTrident Booksellers & Cafe
1256 Hollis StLion and Bright
2534 Agricola StHumani-T Cafe
5755 Young StTim Hortons
6034 Lady Hammond RdWilly’s
5239 Blowers StThe Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
1563 Barrington StOperates Tuesday to Sunday on the harbour front. You can try local cheese, wine and produce as well as baked goods. On Saturday mornings, visit the Historic Farmers’ Market, set in a splendid 200-year-old building in Brewery Square. Try the wild-fermented sauerkraut from Pickled Pink, or small-batch baked goods from Gold Island Bakery.
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdOperates Tuesday to Sunday on the harbour front. You can try local cheese, wine and produce as well as baked goods. On Saturday mornings, visit the Historic Farmers’ Market, set in a splendid 200-year-old building in Brewery Square. Try the wild-fermented sauerkraut from Pickled Pink, or small-batch baked goods from Gold Island Bakery.
Stop at Hall’s Harbour, a tiny fishing village, for lunch and a 30-minute tour of the Lobster Pound. Not only will you see some enormous lobsters, you’ll learn the party trick of being able to tell males from females. Choose a lobster from the tanks in the shop (sold by weight at market price), take it round to the cookhouse and it will reappear at your table, complete with trimmings.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
1157 W Halls Harbour RdStop at Hall’s Harbour, a tiny fishing village, for lunch and a 30-minute tour of the Lobster Pound. Not only will you see some enormous lobsters, you’ll learn the party trick of being able to tell males from females. Choose a lobster from the tanks in the shop (sold by weight at market price), take it round to the cookhouse and it will reappear at your table, complete with trimmings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterfront Warehouse
1549 Lower Water StVibrant eatery serving French-inspired seasonal cuisine, cocktails & draft brews in a stylish space.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Agricola Street Brasserie
2540 Agricola StVibrant eatery serving French-inspired seasonal cuisine, cocktails & draft brews in a stylish space.
Casino Nova Scotia
1983 Upper Water StAlexander Keith's Original Brewery
1496 Lower Water StreetThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StThe Split Crow
1855 Granville StGahan House Harbourfront
5239 Sackville StOasis Pub
5661 Spring Garden RdRockbottom Brewpub
5686 Spring Garden RdGus' Pub & Grill
2605 Agricola StThe Maxwell's Plum
1600 Grafton StLion's Head Tavern | Halifax Pub
3085 Robie StHalifax Alehouse
1717 Brunswick StBustling waterfront pub featuring draft brews, cocktails & casual fare, plus live music & a patio.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill
Bustling waterfront pub featuring draft brews, cocktails & casual fare, plus live music & a patio.
Burgers, sandwiches & nachos are served with draft beers at this relaxed tavern with a patio.
Red Stag Tavern
1496 Lower Water StBurgers, sandwiches & nachos are served with draft beers at this relaxed tavern with a patio.
Bobbleheads Pub & Eatery
30 Farnham Gate RdThe Loose Cannon
1566 Argyle StThe Fickle Frog
5675 Spring Garden RdTaboo Nightclub
1741 Grafton StSpacious modern club offering cocktails & bottle service, with high-energy DJs & late-night dancing.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacifico Nightclub
5171 George StSpacious modern club offering cocktails & bottle service, with high-energy DJs & late-night dancing.
Buzzing nightclub with late hours featuring resident DJs, full bars & a sizable dance floor.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dome Nightclub
1739 Grafton StBuzzing nightclub with late hours featuring resident DJs, full bars & a sizable dance floor.
Dance club with late hours offering DJs, libations & entertainment such as drag & comedy shows.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reflections Cabaret
5187 Salter StDance club with late hours offering DJs, libations & entertainment such as drag & comedy shows.
Club 1668
Seahorse Tavern
2037 Gottingen StCocktails, beer & global comfort eats are served at this casual bar with a solarium & patio seating.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Niche Lounge
1645 Barrington StCocktails, beer & global comfort eats are served at this casual bar with a solarium & patio seating.
From Halifax, head west for the rich farmland of Annapolis Valley and Grand-Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historically this area was Acadian (French), so this is wine country. Visit Domaine de Grand Pré to both taste and eat.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Domaine de Grand Pré
11611 Evangeline TrailFrom Halifax, head west for the rich farmland of Annapolis Valley and Grand-Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historically this area was Acadian (French), so this is wine country. Visit Domaine de Grand Pré to both taste and eat.
Arts & Culture
Museo Marítimo del Atlántico
1675 Lower Water StHalifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StPier 21 Nation Builder Plaza
Museo Canadiense de Inmigración en el Muelle 21
1055 Marginal RdArt Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StHMCS Sackville
1675 Lower Water StreetDiscovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StMuseo de Historia Natural de Nueva Escocia
1747 Summer StAlderney Landing
2 Ochterloney StC.S.S. Acadia
Naval Museum of Halifax
2729 Gottingen StAtlantic Canada Aviation Msm
20 Sky BlvdHalifax Town Clock
Fultz House Museum
33 Sackville DrHistoric Properties
1869 Upper Water StSt. Paul's Church
1749 Argyle StSaint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Halifax
5221 Spring Garden RdDalhousie University
6299 South StSaint Mary's University
923 Robie StMount Saint Vincent University
166 Bedford HwyNSCC - Institute of Technology Campus
5685 Leeds StNSCAD University
5163 Duke StUniversity of King's College
Atlantic School of Theology
660 Francklyn StNSCECE
6208 Quinpool RdParks & Nature
Parque Point Pleasant
5530 Point Pleasant DrHalifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetMcNabs Island
Georges Island
Parque Sir Sandford Fleming
260 Dingle RdHalifax Common
5816 Cogswell StLawlor Island
Parque Shubie
54 Locks RdLake Banook Regional Park
228 Prince Albert RdDover Island
Long Lake Provincial Park
Chocolate Lake
Lake Charles
Paseo Marítimo de Halifax
Lower Water StreetLawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207Fisherman's Cove
4 Government Wharf RdHemlock Ravine
40 Kent AvenueRainbow Haven Beach
Cow Bay RdParque Provincial de la Playa Crystal Crescent
220 Sambro Creek RdMartinique Beach
Martinique Beach RdVictoria Park
South Park StreetQueensland Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia Trunk 3William E. deGarthe Memorial Provincial Park
131 Peggys Cove RdHalifax Harbour
Porters Lake Provincial Park
1160 W Porters Lake RdSightseeing
York Redoubt National Historic Site
300 Fergusons Cove RdPeggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggys Point RoadTourism Industry Assn of NS
6589 Chebucto RoadWilliam deGarthe Art Gallery
109 Peggys Point RdShopping
MEC Halifax
1550 Granville StBishop's Cellar
1477 Lower Water StreetSuit Yourself Inc
1496 Lower Water StMary Janes Smokeshop
1549 Grafton StKannon Beach Blowers St
5239 Blowers StBedazzled HFX
Taz Records
1521 Grafton StSievert's Limited
1573 Barrington StHalifax Folklore Centre
1528 Brunswick StNovaScotian Crystal
Patagonia Halifax
1496 Lower Water StRCHMND
1535 Brunswick StInkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio
1453 Brunswick StSweet Pea Boutique
1542 Queen StChester & Felicity
5431 Spring Garden RdRock Candy Boutique
5189 Prince StDugger's Mens Wear
5409 Spring Garden RdAll Dressed Up
Doyle StreetAmos Pewter
1535 Lower Water StCleve's Source For Sports
60 Akerley BlvdBarrington Place Shops
1903 Barrington StEssentials
Halifax Police Dept
1975 Gottingen St Here's the police station in case of emergencies.
Canada Post
1680 Bedford Row This is from where you can send post cards.
Quickplus Convenience
Good place for quick snacks. Closes around 11pm on Fri-Sat.
GoodLife Fitness Halifax Park Lane
5657 Spring Garden Rd Need to get a workout it? Head on over and get a day pass.
Great place to get some rock climbing done!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seven Bays Bouldering
2019 Gottingen St Great place to get some rock climbing done!
inesS - aerial circus and pilates
1535 Dresden RowDeluxe Dry Cleaners
5201 Duke St Emergency dry cleaning done in a snap!
Beard trims, haircuts, and hot shaves. Sit in the chair and let these guys work their magic!
Saint Lou's Barbershop
1869 Upper Water St Beard trims, haircuts, and hot shaves. Sit in the chair and let these guys work their magic!