Must-see nightlife in St John's

  • Duke of Duckworth

    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…

  • Geeks Public House

    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 &…

  • Inn of Olde Pub

    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,…

  • Battery Cafe

    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,…

  • Mochanopoly

    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…

  • Quidi Vidi Brewery

    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…

  • Yellow Belly Brewery

    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…

  • Velvet

    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…

  • Trapper John's Museum & Pub

    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…

  • Trinity Pub

    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…

  • Gypsy Tea Room

    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…

  • Celtic Hearth

    St John's

    This is the spot to get your Guinness, pub grub and general bad behavior on 24/7.