Guidebook for Halifax

Jeff
Guidebook for Halifax

Food Scene

Amazing fresh-made daily baked goods like bread, deserts and coffee
17 locals recommend
The Old Apothecary
1496 Lower Water St
17 locals recommend
Amazing fresh-made daily baked goods like bread, deserts and coffee
If you can't get to the original location in Dartmouth you can still try out the epic chocolate and almond croissants and fresh roasted coffee -- arguably the best there is.
7 locals recommend
Two If By Sea Bakeshop
1869 Upper Water St
7 locals recommend
If you can't get to the original location in Dartmouth you can still try out the epic chocolate and almond croissants and fresh roasted coffee -- arguably the best there is.
Probably the best sushi you can find in Halifax. They have a location down town also.
6 locals recommend
Sushi Nami Royale (Bayer's Lake)
201 Chain Lake Drive
6 locals recommend
Probably the best sushi you can find in Halifax. They have a location down town also.
Great mediterranean take out (you can eat in also); fast, fresh and tasty -- the Shwarma is to die for --- the Shwarma poutine will make you never want to leave Halifax. They have a downtown location also.
22 locals recommend
Mezza Lebanese Kitchen
1558 Barrington St
22 locals recommend
Great mediterranean take out (you can eat in also); fast, fresh and tasty -- the Shwarma is to die for --- the Shwarma poutine will make you never want to leave Halifax. They have a downtown location also.
Everyone knows/loves Starbucks - consistently good coffee and treats.
34 locals recommend
Starbucks
5554 Kaye St
34 locals recommend
Everyone knows/loves Starbucks - consistently good coffee and treats.
Great steakhouse - moderately high pricing depending on what you order
Ryan Duffy's
1650 Bedford Row
Great steakhouse - moderately high pricing depending on what you order
Best Lattés I've ever tasted.
7 locals recommend
Weird Harbour Espresso Bar
1656 Barrington St
7 locals recommend
Best Lattés I've ever tasted.

Parks & Nature

Great play area and open green space for young kids to play or adults to relax, amazing views of the water
33 locals recommend
DeWolf Park
150 Waterfront Dr
33 locals recommend
Great play area and open green space for young kids to play or adults to relax, amazing views of the water
...because a visit to Nova Scotia isn't complete without seeing the water and a lighthouse! WARNING: The signs are posted about staying off the rocks --- take them very seriously!
349 locals recommend
Peggys Cove
349 locals recommend
...because a visit to Nova Scotia isn't complete without seeing the water and a lighthouse! WARNING: The signs are posted about staying off the rocks --- take them very seriously!

Shopping

Arguably the best mall east of Montreal.
165 locals recommend
Halifax Shopping Centre
165 locals recommend
Arguably the best mall east of Montreal.
Nice locally owned boutique for ladies
13 locals recommend
Sweet Pea Boutique
1542 Queen St
13 locals recommend
Nice locally owned boutique for ladies

Drinks & Nightlife

It's loud and full of young (and young at heart) people looking for a good time. Pool, shuffle board and typically great music from DJs and bands in an up-scale environment -- not a typical night club.
14 locals recommend
Pacifico Nightclub
5171 George St
14 locals recommend
It's loud and full of young (and young at heart) people looking for a good time. Pool, shuffle board and typically great music from DJs and bands in an up-scale environment -- not a typical night club.
Great brews on tap and good food from the kitchen - get the nachos!
9 locals recommend
Rockbottom Brewpub
5686 Spring Garden Rd
9 locals recommend
Great brews on tap and good food from the kitchen - get the nachos!
Great place to try out local craft beers - decent food/apps too.
48 locals recommend
Stillwell
1672 Barrington St
48 locals recommend
Great place to try out local craft beers - decent food/apps too.
They have great deserts and drinks and they're open late! Also have a location in nearby Bedford.
17 locals recommend
The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
1563 Barrington St
17 locals recommend
They have great deserts and drinks and they're open late! Also have a location in nearby Bedford.
The quintessential Irish Pub
51 locals recommend
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
1645 Argyle St
51 locals recommend
The quintessential Irish Pub
Great food, moderate prices, awesome place to watch the game (pick one, they have ~50 TVs and big screens) but don't let that turn you off ... it's classy but elegantly casual and not a tacky sports bar despite the screens .... you can go there on a date or you can go with friends for a good time or a business meeting
18 locals recommend
Niche Lounge
1645 Barrington St
18 locals recommend
Great food, moderate prices, awesome place to watch the game (pick one, they have ~50 TVs and big screens) but don't let that turn you off ... it's classy but elegantly casual and not a tacky sports bar despite the screens .... you can go there on a date or you can go with friends for a good time or a business meeting
Wine bar.
44 locals recommend
Obladee, a Wine Bar
1600 Barrington St
44 locals recommend
Wine bar.

Sightseeing

If you're new to Halifax or if you just want to go see the city these folks offer a variety of things to do. Check out the Harbour Hopper for a land and sea tour of fun facts or go on the Sylva or one of the other ships they have available for harbour cruises.
19 locals recommend
Murphy's on the Water
1751 Lower Water St
19 locals recommend
If you're new to Halifax or if you just want to go see the city these folks offer a variety of things to do. Check out the Harbour Hopper for a land and sea tour of fun facts or go on the Sylva or one of the other ships they have available for harbour cruises.

Arts & Culture

... because I can't say go to Durty Nellies for "local culture" :)
164 locals recommend
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St
164 locals recommend
... because I can't say go to Durty Nellies for "local culture" :)

Essentials

Walk-in Clinic, pharmacy, variety store
Bedford Pharmasave
535 Larry Uteck Boulevard
Walk-in Clinic, pharmacy, variety store