Guidebook for St. John's
Food Scene
Fantastic eats - great service and a stones throw from the house
11 locals recommend
The Reluctant Chef
290 Duckworth StreetFantastic eats - great service and a stones throw from the house
Mix of Japanese / fusion cuisine - great cocktails and wines
24 locals recommend
Basho Restaurant & Lounge
283 Duckworth StMix of Japanese / fusion cuisine - great cocktails and wines
Rocket Bakery
294 Water StTrendy cafe with probably the best coffee in town
Great seafood options and lamb to die for - again, a stones throw from the house.
8 locals recommend
Saltwater Restaurant + Bar
320 Water StGreat seafood options and lamb to die for - again, a stones throw from the house.
The Merchant Tavern
291 Water StDrinks & Nightlife
Historic property - great restaurant and excellent wine selection. Casual and fine dining
17 locals recommend
The Gypsy Tea Room
315 Water StHistoric property - great restaurant and excellent wine selection. Casual and fine dining
Nightly entertainment of the Local Variety - great toe tapping Newfoundland music by local musicians
40 locals recommend
Shamrock City Pub
340 Water StNightly entertainment of the Local Variety - great toe tapping Newfoundland music by local musicians
This is where the downtown bar scene lives. All forms of bars and restaurants and a very lively music scene. Several places offer 'Screech In' ceremonies where 'Come From Aways' (people NOT from NL) can become honorary citizens of this lovely province. You may have to kiss a codfish to qualify....
80 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetThis is where the downtown bar scene lives. All forms of bars and restaurants and a very lively music scene. Several places offer 'Screech In' ceremonies where 'Come From Aways' (people NOT from NL) can become honorary citizens of this lovely province. You may have to kiss a codfish to qualify....
Blue On Water
319 Water StGreat food and drinks
Best fish and chips in town. Also this is where "Republic of Doyle" did some of it's filming.
78 locals recommend
The Duke Of Duckworth
325 Duckworth StBest fish and chips in town. Also this is where "Republic of Doyle" did some of it's filming.
Sightseeing
Almost as close to Europe as you can get in North America with some great walking trails along the coast and in through the near. don't worry about crossing the home owner's front steps - its part of the trail.
242 locals recommend
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdAlmost as close to Europe as you can get in North America with some great walking trails along the coast and in through the near. don't worry about crossing the home owner's front steps - its part of the trail.
This is the most Easterly point in North America - can't see Ireland from here, but you can't get any close to it than this place. Check out the light house and trails - you may even see some ice bergs.
109 locals recommend
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
This is the most Easterly point in North America - can't see Ireland from here, but you can't get any close to it than this place. Check out the light house and trails - you may even see some ice bergs.
Iconic neighborhood - have to see 'The Gut' a quaint little fishing village very well protected from the North Atlantic.
69 locals recommend
Quidi Vidi
Iconic neighborhood - have to see 'The Gut' a quaint little fishing village very well protected from the North Atlantic.
Nearby if you went to Cape Spear, this is an old fishing village
21 locals recommend
Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
Nearby if you went to Cape Spear, this is an old fishing village
Tour the old mines which stretch up to a mile underwater, ATV tours and see the wonderful landscape / cliffs.
6 locals recommend
Bell Island
Tour the old mines which stretch up to a mile underwater, ATV tours and see the wonderful landscape / cliffs.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
200 Military RdArchitecture, museum
Check out the brewery tour and taste some of their famous Iceberg Beer. They also host a Kitchen Party every Friday night.
83 locals recommend
Quidi Vidi Brewery
35 Barrows RdCheck out the brewery tour and taste some of their famous Iceberg Beer. They also host a Kitchen Party every Friday night.
Arts & Culture
A lot of historical information on NL from old colonial days to the early settlers and aboriginal peoples.
190 locals recommend
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveA lot of historical information on NL from old colonial days to the early settlers and aboriginal peoples.
Parks & Nature
Large park just up the street - usually has a few festivals over the summer, outdoor swimming pool and kids playground and a skating loop in the winter. Near by Government House.
84 locals recommend
Bannerman Park
Military RoadLarge park just up the street - usually has a few festivals over the summer, outdoor swimming pool and kids playground and a skating loop in the winter. Near by Government House.
Some of the most scenic trails can be found all along the East coast of the Avalon peninsula and range from easy short trails to some very long and difficult. Exceptional scenery.
26 locals recommend
East Coast Trail Association
50 Pippy PlSome of the most scenic trails can be found all along the East coast of the Avalon peninsula and range from easy short trails to some very long and difficult. Exceptional scenery.
Essentials
Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting RdCarries a great selection of just about everything. They offer homemade meals , desserts and breads for take away.
42 locals recommend
Belbins Grocery
85 Quidi Vidi RdCarries a great selection of just about everything. They offer homemade meals , desserts and breads for take away.
Shopping
Great meats, fish cakes, essentials, lottery tickets, beer etc. Just one block from the house.
24 locals recommend
Halliday's Meat Market
103 Gower StGreat meats, fish cakes, essentials, lottery tickets, beer etc. Just one block from the house.