Guidebook for Halifax
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dome Nightclub
1739 Grafton St Open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. $10 cover
Pacifico Nightclub
5171 George St Open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. $3 cover
The Marquee Ballroom
2037 Gottingen St 5 mins walk from the apartment.
Amazing Irish bar with an outdoor patio and delicious food.
51 locals recommend
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
1645 Argyle StAmazing Irish bar with an outdoor patio and delicious food.
The Fickle Frog
5675 Spring Garden RdCheapest bar in the area with daily drink specials. Serves food till late.
The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StBest to visit on Saturdays and Sundays .
Seahorse Tavern
2037 Gottingen StLive music. 5 mins a walk from the apartment.
Stillwell
1672 Barrington StGreat place to go for craft beers.
This is the place to be on Mondays for their special Martini Monday nights.
13 locals recommend
Bitter End Martini Bar & Restaurant
1572 Argyle StThis is the place to be on Mondays for their special Martini Monday nights.
Taboo Nightclub
1741 Grafton StCheers Bar & Grill
1741 Grafton Street Nightclub
Bar and late night snacks. They have one of the best roof top patios.
22 locals recommend
Your Father's Moustache
5686 Spring Garden Rd Bar and late night snacks. They have one of the best roof top patios.
Alexander Keith's Brewery
1496 Lower Water StOne of the oldest breweries in North America.
Cocktails, beer & global comfort eats are served at this casual bar with a solarium & an amazing patio.
18 locals recommend
Niche Lounge
1645 Barrington StCocktails, beer & global comfort eats are served at this casual bar with a solarium & an amazing patio.
Red Stag Tavern
1496 Lower Water StStunning rooftop patio.
Shopping
Halifax Shopping Centre
Huge mall with high-end stores.
Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac BlvdAverage sized mall with some pretty decent stores and a lot of food outlets.
6 locals recommend
Scotia Square
5201 Duke StAverage sized mall with some pretty decent stores and a lot of food outlets.
Best to visit on Sundays between 9am - 3pm, with fresh produce from the local vendors. Not like your regular market. MUST VISIT
196 locals recommend
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdBest to visit on Sundays between 9am - 3pm, with fresh produce from the local vendors. Not like your regular market. MUST VISIT
Food Scene
Seven Bays Bouldering
2019 Gottingen StCoffee, beer, sandwiches, board games and bouldering.
Best Upscale Italian Restaurant in town. Usually needs reservations.
171 locals recommend
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StBest Upscale Italian Restaurant in town. Usually needs reservations.
Just Us Cafe
5896 Spring Garden RdAmazing food and beer with an outdoor patio on the waterfront.
21 locals recommend
Gahan House Harbourfront
5239 Sackville StAmazing food and beer with an outdoor patio on the waterfront.
Salty's
1877 Upper Water StGreat for seafood with an outdoor patio on the harbour.
The Five Fishermen
1740 Argyle StBest Seafood restaurant in the city
The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
1563 Barrington StBest dessert in town.
McKelvie's Restaurant
1680 Lower Water StExcellent Seafood
The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney DrGreat place for vegetarians.
Mirchi Tandoor
5232 Blowers StIndian Restaurant
Sushi Nami Royale (Downtown)
1458 Queen StWeird Harbour Espresso Bar
1656 Barrington StFreeman's Little New York
6092 Quinpool RdFree late night deliveries available.
Ph-(902) 444-7008
2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax
1533 Barrington StreetField Guide
2076 Gottingen StClose to the apartment. Great place for cocktails and light food.
Cora
1535 Dresden RowBest restaurant in the city for breakfast.
Cabin Coffee
1554 Hollis St Nice cozy environment.
Parks & Nature
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrHalifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetSightseeing
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StPeggys Cove
2 hours from Halifax. But a MUST VISIT
Arts & Culture
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdDiscovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StMaritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StEssentials
Walmart Halifax © Supercentre
6990 Mumford RdAtlantic Superstore
6141 Young St