Guidebook for St. John's
Food Scene
This is the best spot to eat in town. The nicest man on earth runs it, his wife is the spectacular cook. 100% vegan, you will not believe how good your meal is. Get the pork, duck, and rice!
23 locals recommend
Peaceful Loft
250 Duckworth StThis is the best spot to eat in town. The nicest man on earth runs it, his wife is the spectacular cook. 100% vegan, you will not believe how good your meal is. Get the pork, duck, and rice!
"Best bagels in the world" - my klezmer playing clarinetist buddy from New York. And this guy knows his bagels. Go their early in the AM to get the freshest dough on the go. Gluten free options as well as hummus, pastries, and desert.
52 locals recommend
Georgestown Bakery
60 Hayward Ave"Best bagels in the world" - my klezmer playing clarinetist buddy from New York. And this guy knows his bagels. Go their early in the AM to get the freshest dough on the go. Gluten free options as well as hummus, pastries, and desert.
Probably the most food for the least amount of $. Always delicious. Vegan or omnivore plates available. Tiny, family run spot.
8 locals recommend
Afghan Restaurant
375 Duckworth StProbably the most food for the least amount of $. Always delicious. Vegan or omnivore plates available. Tiny, family run spot.
Some friends of mine own and run this place - they are the sweetest and have been building this business for years. The best vegan baked goods on the go, along with excellent coffee, and good soups and bread for lunch!
Tulip Baroo
59 Harvey RdSome friends of mine own and run this place - they are the sweetest and have been building this business for years. The best vegan baked goods on the go, along with excellent coffee, and good soups and bread for lunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best original music bars in town. Excellent beer on tap and Bill the bartender will tell you jokes that could make a sailor blush. Excellent food during the days as well.
56 locals recommend
The Ship Pub
265 Duckworth StOne of the best original music bars in town. Excellent beer on tap and Bill the bartender will tell you jokes that could make a sailor blush. Excellent food during the days as well.
Arts & Culture
The provincial Museum, art gallery, and archives is just around the corner. Cheap day is on Wednesday, when they are open late too. The cafe has good food with one of the best views in the city.
190 locals recommend
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveThe provincial Museum, art gallery, and archives is just around the corner. Cheap day is on Wednesday, when they are open late too. The cafe has good food with one of the best views in the city.
Sightseeing
Most easterly point in North America. Stunning view with the most incredible waves. Occasional whales and icebergs.
109 locals recommend
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
Most easterly point in North America. Stunning view with the most incredible waves. Occasional whales and icebergs.
Great historical site, with a breathtaking view! You can see the city from a completely different viewpoint here. The hike isn't too long (90mins if you take your time) and has incredible views.
242 locals recommend
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdGreat historical site, with a breathtaking view! You can see the city from a completely different viewpoint here. The hike isn't too long (90mins if you take your time) and has incredible views.
Shopping
Incredible record store with a very knowledgeable and helpful staff. You will leave this place with a smile on your face and the freshest tracks in your hand. Tons of local music available here.
15 locals recommend
Fred's Records
198 Duckworth StIncredible record store with a very knowledgeable and helpful staff. You will leave this place with a smile on your face and the freshest tracks in your hand. Tons of local music available here.
Curated vintage shop with men and women's clothing. Excellent unique finds here!
9 locals recommend
Model Citizens
245 Duckworth StCurated vintage shop with men and women's clothing. Excellent unique finds here!
Posie Row
210 Duckworth StNewly renovated business space that houses many local shops!
Essentials
Standard super market within walking distance. No amazing deals generally, but you'll be able to find most everything you need.
68 locals recommend
Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting RdStandard super market within walking distance. No amazing deals generally, but you'll be able to find most everything you need.
Entertainment & Activities
Located in "the gut" in Quidi Vidi, this place offers guided tours of their facility and beer. Great local company with amazing beer. In addition to strolling around historic Quidi Vidi village, you can also walk to and from here along the East Coast Trail. Occasional they have live music and other events here.
83 locals recommend
Quidi Vidi Brewery
35 Barrows RdLocated in "the gut" in Quidi Vidi, this place offers guided tours of their facility and beer. Great local company with amazing beer. In addition to strolling around historic Quidi Vidi village, you can also walk to and from here along the East Coast Trail. Occasional they have live music and other events here.