Halifax
A massive, wall-size chalkboard of brews from across Canada and beyond (all with a handwritten description and each delivered through a brass tap) gives…
Must-see nightlife in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
Halifax
The soaring glass atrium that floods the room with light adds an extra touch of class to this slinky cocktail joint, which mostly crafts its own mixes but…
New Brunswick
If you're feeling drinky in the afternoon, come here for cool cocktails or coffee alongside bagels and gourmet cream cheese with muddled raspberry or…
Halifax
This new North End microbrewery has become known for its wild beers: you might taste a watermelon-and-kiwi fruit Pink Flamingo, a coffee-and-cherry-pie…
Cape Breton Island
The top place around Sydney for a beer is the taproom of this up-and-coming brewery, run by local beer masters. You can watch the brewing process while…
Saint John
Hands down the best coffee in town, if not the province. If your curiosity peaks, you can also try elderflower mimosa, pink lemonade or a variety of cold…
Nova Scotia
Tata's beloved brewery now has a Nova Scotia–wide reputation, and for good reason: its beers are world-class. The lagers and session ales in particular…
Nova Scotia
The best place for a brew in Dartmouth, this industrially styled beer bar has 20 taps, plus a super menu of snacky food such as burgers, chicken skewers,…
Charlottetown
It's almost too-cool-for-school, this place – with craft beer on tap, racks of vinyl to browse and a regularly changing menu of small plates to snack on…
Prince Edward Island
The first craft brewery and taproom to open in King's County, this lively establishment serves up a range of ales to its Montague clientele, including an…
Prince Edward Island
This on-trend brewery serves up a choice of ales, sours, seasonal brews and punchy stouts (you can see the stainless-steel vats from the bar). Located in…
Halifax
Craving a change from the craft-beer tsunami in Halifax? No sweat: head for the city's only craft cidery, with wares made from 100% Nova Scotia apples…
New Brunswick
Down by the water, this tiny cafe-bar is dynamite. Grab a spot on the big deck for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails, wine and New Brunswick beer. The…
New Brunswick
In an alley behind the Capitol Theatre, this leafy patio with big wooden barrel tables and strings of lights is a lovely place to while away an evening…
New Brunswick
Housed in a converted church, this lively brewery is making a name for itself across the Maritimes. The punchy Devil's Half Acre IPA and creamy Medusa…
New Brunswick
Somewhat industrial with a hopping street patio, the cool cats hang out here to sip on Graystone and other local brews. Although still in its infancy, the…
Nova Scotia
Founded in 2017, this brewery has fast become Yarmouth's drinking venue of choice, with a range of core ales supplemented by guest ales from around Nova…
Saint John
With a mothership in Fredericton, this cool brewery creates six beers on-site. With a long wooden table wound around the room and additional barrel tables…
Charlottetown
Charlottetown's premier craft brewer now has a downtown location for its trendy taproom, where you can sip brews like the Commons Pilsner, White Noize IPA…
New Brunswick
This convivial ciderhouse serves craft brews made by New Brunswick's original (and very passionate) cider producers. Try all four on tap with a short…
Halifax
A grandaddy of the Halifax brewing scene, Garrison is down by the waterfront in an impressive warehouse space full of upturned beer barrels and scuffed…
New Brunswick
A classy gastropub that serves it's own and other local beer, plus wines and fancy cocktails. When its smoker is going, order brisket, ribs, pulled pork…
New Brunswick
An upmarket tavern with a hum that reverberates off the dark wooden beams of its interior. The bar is a friendly place to prop yourself up, while a small…
Halifax
In the first wave of Halifax microbreweries, Propeller is still leading the way with its consistently good beers: the core range includes a pilsner, a…
Annapolis Valley
Red-and-white-striped awnings and a swanky tasting room provide an impressive introduction to this craft cidery, which makes all its brews from local…
Halifax
Solid as a brick, this National Historic Site is one of the city's best surviving examples of the Halifax House, a 19th-century stone style developed by…
New Brunswick
At the laid-back Pump House, duck into a booth and devour a good burger, fish-and-chips or wood-fired pizza. Beers brewed here are understandably popular;…
New Brunswick
A series of balconies, floors, clubs, bars and venues, this complex is where it's at on summer nights. Whether you're into beer, cocktails, live comedy or…
Halifax
The outdoor offshot of Stilwell, this popular urban beer garden serves a huge range of beers, plus killer hot dogs and pretzels. The 'garden' tag is a bit…
Charlottetown
This building on Hunter's Corner has been many things – house, tearoom, bike shop, tattoo parlor – but its current incarnation as a beer garden seems to…
Charlottetown
Merchantman wears many hats; it's a bar, it's a restaurant, it's a takeout. In summer months, the patio tables are a great place to soak up the sun and…
Prince Edward Island
Dining on the water-view deck or quaffing some sundowner beers: that's what you come to Sou'West for. There's an oyster bar plus a standard range of…
Nova Scotia
The first man to set up a brewery in Guysborough was Nicolas Denys, way back in 1659, and the beer-heads at Rare Bird are proud to continue that legacy…
Annapolis Valley
With a cannon-themed logo commemorating the historic 40th Regiment of Foot, this great new brewery and taproom has become a firm town favorite: all its…
Charlottetown
One of Charlottetown's oldest brewers, making beer since 1997 and still going strong: try the signature Island Red Premium Ale, Blueberry Ale and Sir John…
Saint John
If you want a break from beer, duck into this intimate little wine bar. The list is mainly international, and while cellar wines by the bottle come with a…
Annapolis Valley
This friendly pub, with a wood-lined interior and plenty of wines by the glass, makes a great place to sink a pint or three. Downstairs has more of a wine…
New Brunswick
The epitome of microbreweries, this tiny place brews four tasty beers including the Sussexy Blonde and the Milk Stout. Sip them alongside corn popped on…
Saint John
This subterranean brewpub is a local hangout and a cozy spot for a pint (try the Confederation Cream Ale or the Whistlepig Stout). They have five beers on…
Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
Halifax
One for those late-night sweet cravings: a cocktail bar that also serves ice-cream sundaes and sinful desserts such as lemon pavlova, peanut-butter pie…
