St John's
'The Duke,' as it's known, is an unpretentious English-style pub that represents all that's great about Newfoundland and Newfoundlanders. Stop in on a…
Must-see nightlife in Newfoundland & Labrador
St John's
This bar serves its own butterbeer and scores a +5 bonus for getting customers happily buzzed while they peruse all five editions of the Dungeons &…
Newfoundland & Labrador
True to its name, the Crow's Nest occupies a high hill overlooking Twillingate. Even better than the views are the coffee, scones, cakes and other baked…
St John's
Step inside the Inn of Olde and you'll feel like you've walked into the collective attic of the city, with a jumble of laminate tables, dusty hockey gear,…
Gros Morne National Park
Part espresso house, part cheesemonger, part beer bar, part artists' gallery, all awesome: Galliott is a highlight of any visit to the Woody Point side of…
St John's
This bright, cozy espresso bar and cafe brews some of the finest caffeine jolts in town; there are also good sandwiches and baked goods. Has outdoor…
Newfoundland Chocolate Company
St John's
This small local chain dishes out bonkers-good artisan chocolates, including cups of hot chocolate ($5 to $7) with flavors including sea salt, caramel,…
St John's
Welcome to Newfoundland's first board-game cafe. Inspired by counterparts in South Korea, young brothers and game gurus Erich and Leon opened this…
Newfoundland & Labrador
Joy is here: real espresso drinks at a refurbished waterfront shed. Owner Karen loves talking local lore; she also makes a mean hiker cookie, packed with…
Eastern Newfoundland
An adorable coffee shop serving the full-octane variety and lemon blueberry cake that's off the charts. It also does good vegetarian fare and organic…
St John's
This microbrewery is located in an old fish-processing plant on the tiny wharf. It's a swell place to enjoy a drink. Call ahead to book a tasting, which…
Western Newfoundland
It's not enough that this isolated peninsula has great natural beauty and one of the world's rarest dialects of French; thanks to Secret Cove, there's a…
Newfoundland & Labrador
This pub, which exudes contemporary stylized charm, is attached to the local brewmasters at Split Rock Brewing. The minimalist drinking hall is a good…
St John's
Refreshing brews crafted on-site are front and center at this casual meeting spot, a brick behemoth dating back to 1725. Everyone's having a good time and…
The Newfoundland Distillery Company
Newfoundland & Labrador
It feels like there's a craft brewery around every random cove in Newfoundland, but spirits distilleries are thin on the ground. This one produces vodka…
Eastern Newfoundland
The folks at the Boreal Diner also operate this friendly little coffee shop, which has strong caffeinated goodness and a bunch of board games if you just…
St John's
This is the premier gay dance bar in Newfoundland, and a good spot for drag shows, pride parties, burlesque performances, fetish nights and the like. The…
Western Newfoundland
This small, funky, art-on-the-wall coffee shop pours fair-trade organic java done right. It's attached to the groovy bike shop Cycle Solutions. Baked…
St John's
It's not the most refined pub in town, but it sure is the most fun place to become an Honorary Newfoundlander, which happens after you kiss Stubby the…
St John's
Many a George St night begins at the Trinity, although we actually prefer this laid-back pub as a place to end one's adventures. When it's cold and rainy…
Eastern Newfoundland
One side is a coffee shop with whopping pies and hearty soups, the other side a congenial pub that is popular with locals and the tourists who like to…
Gros Morne National Park
This bar, attached to a gas station, feels like the sort of spot you walk into and the record scratches and everyone looks at you. And yeah, everyone is…
St John's
This downtown spot holds a well-regarded Mediterranean restaurant and chic lounge, but the courtyard is where you want to be, sipping wine, cocktails and…
Western Newfoundland
Live music, darts, cold beer, and friendly folks: the Castaway is a sold Corner Brook bar, and worth your patronage if you're at a loose end in the…
St John's
This is the spot to get your Guinness, pub grub and general bad behavior on 24/7.
Newfoundland & Labrador
The Dildo Brewing company is a center of activity on the Baccalieu Trail. Crowds pack in for live music, pub grub, and home-brewed beers. That said, we…
