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
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nova Scotia
Dubbing itself 'Chester's Living Room', this ramshackle pub is a lively place to rub shoulders with the locals. There's been a pub of some sort on this…
Halifax
Craft beers, game nights, Scotch nights and a daily happy hour (5pm to 8pm) make Tom's feel like an extension of the living room at your best mate's place.
Cape Breton Island
Pop into this farmyard brewery, about 14km southwest of Baddeck, to grab a growler of unfiltered, unpasteurized, 'unbelievably good', locally brewed beer.
Annapolis Valley
An outpost of the original cafe in Annapolis Royal, with hand-roasted coffee supplied direct from the roastery.
Nova Scotia
This newly opened microbrewery has four core ales: a blonde, an Irish red, a porter and an American pale ale. It also runs a small cafe next door.
Nova Scotia
A pleasant portside watering hole that has lots of Nova Scotian ales to try, plus basic pub dishes. Opening hours can be a little erratic.
Cape Breton Island
This is the joint to swing by for live fiddle and piano sessions every Saturday (2pm to 6pm), and live entertainment most weeknights.
Nova Scotia
Mahone Bay's very own small-batch craft brewery has a taproom where you can try all the latest brews.
Annapolis Valley
Great home-roasted coffee and delicious homemade biscotti keep this cafe busy throughout the day.
Nova Scotia
Pop into the Perky Owl for a caffeine pick-me-up or something sweet and sticky for the road.
Halifax
Serving drinks since 1995, this bar is a total mishmash of styles: it's part bric-a-brac store, part Gothic castle (stained glass, arches, wrought-iron…
Halifax
This multistory club caters to 20- and 30-somethings with VIP booths, bottle service and resident DJs.
Halifax
Pints of Guinness and Celtic tunes attract plenty of weekend drinkers to this Irish-inspired pub.
Nova Scotia
Classic town pub with an Irish vibe, regular live music, and Kilkenny and Guinness on tap.
