Guidebook for St. John's
Food Scene
Great coffee and snacks - excellent resting point coming up or down from Signal Hill hike
42 locals recommend
The Battery Cafe
1 Duckworth StGreat coffee and snacks - excellent resting point coming up or down from Signal Hill hike
Great burgers and breakfasts. Owned by Jeremy Charles of Raymond's - food is awesome and great atmosphere.
85 locals recommend
The Merchant Tavern
291 Water StGreat burgers and breakfasts. Owned by Jeremy Charles of Raymond's - food is awesome and great atmosphere.
24 Hour Restaurant - Great if your flight is late and you are in need of something more substantial than a sub sandwich
11 locals recommend
The Celtic Hearth
300 Water St24 Hour Restaurant - Great if your flight is late and you are in need of something more substantial than a sub sandwich
Iconic Irish Pub and great grub - excellent fish & chips - plus they play English Football on the screens. Local hangout also .
78 locals recommend
The Duke Of Duckworth
325 Duckworth StIconic Irish Pub and great grub - excellent fish & chips - plus they play English Football on the screens. Local hangout also .
Great local hangout - good food - live music. Excellent vegetarian options
56 locals recommend
The Ship Pub
265 Duckworth StGreat local hangout - good food - live music. Excellent vegetarian options
One of the only Vegan restaurants in the city - very highly regarded! Wonderful service and tasty food.
37 locals recommend
Poyo + the Sprout takeout
364 Duckworth StOne of the only Vegan restaurants in the city - very highly regarded! Wonderful service and tasty food.
Rocket Bakery
294 Water StZapata Ole Restaurant
10 Bates HillBellissimo Bistro & Espresso Bar
123 Quidi Vidi RdRaymonds Restaurant
95 Water StBoca Tapas Bar
189 Water StSt. John's Fish Exchange Kitchen & Wet Bar
351 Water StTavola Restaurant
178 Water StMallard Cottage
8 Barrows RdDrinks & Nightlife
O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub
13 George StGeorge Street - Great Nfld Music and dancing.
Located in the centre of historic downtown St. John's, George Street is one of the premier entertainment districts in North America. More than 2 dozen bars with a wide range of music from Blues to Dance and of course Irish Music.
80 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetLocated in the centre of historic downtown St. John's, George Street is one of the premier entertainment districts in North America. More than 2 dozen bars with a wide range of music from Blues to Dance and of course Irish Music.
Christian's Bar
23 George StParks & Nature
Amazing views of the city, harbour, ocean- if you are lucky - whales, ice bergs. Great hiking trails as well. Signal Hill Picnics, Geo Centre, Signal Hill Tattoo
242 locals recommend
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdAmazing views of the city, harbour, ocean- if you are lucky - whales, ice bergs. Great hiking trails as well. Signal Hill Picnics, Geo Centre, Signal Hill Tattoo
The Most easterly point in North America. Great hiking trails, whale watching, information about the lighthouse keepers - the sun rises from the sea.
109 locals recommend
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
The Most easterly point in North America. Great hiking trails, whale watching, information about the lighthouse keepers - the sun rises from the sea.
300 Km's of amazing trail hugging the cliffs of the communities nearby St. John's from Pouch Cove to Cappehayden on the Southern Shore. Good for both day hikers and Thru Hikers. Lots of wide open space and berries too later in the season
20 locals recommend
East coast trail
300 Km's of amazing trail hugging the cliffs of the communities nearby St. John's from Pouch Cove to Cappehayden on the Southern Shore. Good for both day hikers and Thru Hikers. Lots of wide open space and berries too later in the season
Quidi Vidi lake is where they hold the Annual St. John's Regatta, held the first Wednesday of August unless the weather (mainly the winds) are too high. This year we celebrate 200th annual running - the Oldest sporting event in Newfoundland. The lake is great for walking, running and also attracts a number of sea birds. You can also walk near or through Quidi Vidi Brewery
23 locals recommend
Quidi Vidi Lake
Quidi Vidi lake is where they hold the Annual St. John's Regatta, held the first Wednesday of August unless the weather (mainly the winds) are too high. This year we celebrate 200th annual running - the Oldest sporting event in Newfoundland. The lake is great for walking, running and also attracts a number of sea birds. You can also walk near or through Quidi Vidi Brewery
MUN Botanical Garden
306 Mt Scio RdArts & Culture
Great local dinner theatre with a variety of shows - excellent local talent, music and comedy.
9 locals recommend
Spirit of Newfoundland Productions
208 Cathedral StGreat local dinner theatre with a variety of shows - excellent local talent, music and comedy.
$13 Million Showcase Exhibit featuring a great film on the history of the planet. The rocks of Signal Hill are some of the oldest on the planet - this interesting place you can examine the history and the geology of Signal Hill and the coast of NL. Titanic exhibit and offshore oil & gas exhibit.
54 locals recommend
Johnson Geo Centre
175 Signal Hill Rd$13 Million Showcase Exhibit featuring a great film on the history of the planet. The rocks of Signal Hill are some of the oldest on the planet - this interesting place you can examine the history and the geology of Signal Hill and the coast of NL. Titanic exhibit and offshore oil & gas exhibit.
Yes for Rainy Days but not just... Art Gallery, Museum, provincial archives and fantastic cafe with amazing views of the City and Harbour.
190 locals recommend
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveYes for Rainy Days but not just... Art Gallery, Museum, provincial archives and fantastic cafe with amazing views of the City and Harbour.
Holy Heart Theatre
55 Bonaventure AveArts and Culture Centre - St. John's
95 Allandale RdShopping
Chocolate! Great gifts - packaged well - wonderful little store. They also have a cafe on Signal Hill and do Signal Hill Picnics
12 locals recommend
Newfoundland Chocolate Company
166 Duckworth StChocolate! Great gifts - packaged well - wonderful little store. They also have a cafe on Signal Hill and do Signal Hill Picnics
Newfoundland Handicrafts - this is actually a co-operative with lots of locally made crafts including hats and mittens when our summer weather turns cold.
Nonia Handcrafts
286 Water StNewfoundland Handicrafts - this is actually a co-operative with lots of locally made crafts including hats and mittens when our summer weather turns cold.
Great touristy shop for all things Newfoundland - a 15 minute walk from our door.
7 locals recommend
Downhome Shoppe
303 Water StGreat touristy shop for all things Newfoundland - a 15 minute walk from our door.
Posie Row
210 Duckworth StThe Natural Boutique
191 Water Street StAvalon Mall Regional Shopping Centre
48 Kenmount RdAlexis Templeton Studio
75 Quidi Vidi RdEssentials
Mighty Whites Commercial Ship Laundry & Laundromat
152 Duckworth StLocal grocery just a few minute walk from our door. Good grocery store for the essentials and lots of great extras including pre-made food, excellent desserts, food for hikes, long drives, and healthy lunches
42 locals recommend
Belbins Grocery
85 Quidi Vidi RdLocal grocery just a few minute walk from our door. Good grocery store for the essentials and lots of great extras including pre-made food, excellent desserts, food for hikes, long drives, and healthy lunches
Entertainment & Activities
Scotiabank
48 Kenmount RdNorth Atlantic Ziplines
32 Main Road