Whether at our home base in the Halifax area or abroad, my wife and I enjoy relaxing over a coffee, adult beverage or tasty food, and it was in Bannerman that we were hoping to find all three. We swung by in the early afternoon, just after the lunch crowd at most places would be easing off, but Bannerman was impressively going strong from when we arrived through to our departure! We were seated at one of their picnic-esque tables near the back of the room, taking in the high ceilings and the lovely work done to reuse this historic fire hall. I snagged a half pint of one of their light and refreshing lagers, while my wife partook in their caffeinated offerings. It's nice to be able to get both, and the warm, communal feeling of the space was a nice contrast to the cold and clinical vibe that can sometimes come with Third Wave places. Wanting to refuel after a dizzying hike on the North Head Trail, we ordered the mushroom flatbread, steamed buns, and pierogis. My wife's mushroom flatbread arrived first, with the not-pizza leaning heavily into savoury, earthy flavours with sauteed, locally harvested mushrooms, shaved truffles, and smoked gouda. While I fundamentally disagree with arugula being on pizzas and their brethren, its peppery bite helped cut through the otherwise rich flatbread. While I certainly shared my two apps, I was glad to have them mostly to myself! The food in general isn't inexpensive at Bannerman and $17 for two steamed buns was a bit of a pill to swallow, but the quality was thankfully there to back its price tag. Succulent, shredded pork was jam-packed into the pleasantly-chewy, folded buns, and topped with the contrasting tastes and textures of slices of white onion, crispy onions, and micro greens. The pierogi of the day had a lentil filling, and the savoury legumes lent themselves well to these deep-fried dumplings. The ultra-crispy exterior easily gave way to the doughy interior and the lentils within. Almost stealing the show was the onion confit sour cream, whose velvety smooth airiness had the perfect amount of caramelized onion flavour. Bannerman could/should sell this stuff on its own! Even after just one visit, it's easy to see how Bannerman's combination of craft beer,top-notch coffee, creative bites, and a beautiful space in an award-winning adaptive reuse has made for a place that's more than the sum of its parts, and has become a destination for locals and tourists alike. read more

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Lovely patio to sit on and eat/drink. Our food was excellent. The pierogis were crispy and salty with a delicious sour cream sauce. The carrots were al dente and also very tasty. Service was fast and friendly. Overall a great place for dinner in St. John's read more

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This was the first thing my fiancé and I did when we landed in St. John's. Amazing vibe and even more amazing drinks!! You can't go wrong with any of them. We loved this place so much that we came back later on in the night for more beer! read more

exceptionally nice inside be weary of a tasty dish DRUNKEN NOODLES about $22 and the size of a small appetizer we were wondering if the other Parts Would be coming.... no such luck, crazy small and expensive read more

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Went for drinks and a snack Only ordered the fries. Amazing 5/5 All food Thai inspired and would have liked to try more but we really weren't Hungry Drinks: 3/5 I wasn't the hugest fan of their beer options. Maybe a flight option to try multiple flavours. If they had this my apologies it was not advertised. Also better wine selection might help for non beer drinkers. Atmosphere 4/5 cool vibe. Super busy with young crowd however was a very humid day and the overhead fans were not cutting it. Look into bigassfans for summer months. Used to be old fire station. Service. 3/5 male Bartender was very nice, female waitresses were not overly friendly. Water was filled frequently. Nice touch. Bathrooms 5/5 Side note: looked to have a cool event space above read more

Bannerman Brewing - Have A Nice Day Fries: namjim mayo/ sweet & salty peanuts/pickled onion/ seeds $20 - Brewpubs Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

We were pleasantly surprised by this brewery. We came here to kill time and have a beer, then after viewing the menu, we decided to stay for the food. I got the Minor Detail Hibiscus Blonde Ale and it was very refreshing! I'm not usually a "light beer" drinker, but this beer had the most color and it did not disappoint! Hubby had the Paradise Lost Rice Lager and thoroughly enjoyed it. Their food menu is comprised of creative Thai dishes. We shared the Surprised Pig - ground pork / fresh herbs /red onion / jasmine rice, and the Atlantic Cod Larb - fresh herbs/ toasted rice powder/ jasmine rice. Both dishes are very similar in presentation but different in taste. The Surorised Pig is bolder in flavor, and the Atlantic Cod is mild but still very flavorful. The atmosphere is very chill. They have community tables, individual belly tables and a bar all in one big room. Service is warm and friendly. Parking is limited in their lot, but that didn't seem to prevent people from coming. I'd definitely recommend this place to hang, drink and eat! read more

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Really enjoyed this spot for a lovely, chill place to grab a beer plus some unexpectedly delicious Thai bites! We lucked out weather wise so the patio and large garage door were open so everyone could experience the beautiful summer weather. We found a table and were immediately greeted by our awesome server - so attentive and friendly! I ordered their Mexican Lager inspired beer (sorry, can't recall the name, but it is the only one on the menu) and then we ordered some shareable bites including the pork belly, fries, and crab pad thai. The food was excellent all around - hard to pick a favorite, but if I had to it is a close tie between the fries and pork belly. Definitely check this spot out! read more

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Sign says Bannerman but it is also called Namjin. Thai. https://www.bannermanbrewing.com/menu We went in a group of 4 people. We ordered 8 dishes which was 2 too many. Order 1.5 plates per person if your dishes come with rice. We had the tofu, crispy broccoli, tangy salad, the wings, surprised pig, and clams and more. The spicy tofu with jasmine rice was my favourite. Casual setting with indoor and outdoor dining. We had a delicious meal. :) read more

Glad we went, but the main reason we went was because we were exhausted from coming down the signal hill path. If you have ever done that trail you know what I mean. Back to Bannerman Brewing. I do recommend you go. Fantastic food, great atmosphere and nice outdoor patio. We ordered 3 dishes to share between the two of us and it was more than enough. It was a little pricey for shareable plates, but I think the flavors made it all worth it. We did end up sharing and outside table and as it turns out we met them earlier on the trail. read more

Checked out this spot on a rainy afternoon in NFL. The service and food were great. Tried the French fries, pad Thai, and crispy broccoli. The beer is made in-house and great. Waitress let me sample a couple until I settled on my pick. If you're in St Johns and looking for a cool spot to hangout and grab a bite/beer would recommend this place. read more

Bannerman Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

This was an unexpected delight for a town in Newfoundland! It was the best food we had the whole trip. The atmosphere was so chill, and the service was excellent. I could spend hours here with a drink and friends! I loved their coffee selections as well. This truly was a gem! I just wish it wasn't thousands of miles away from home. If you are in St. John's, Definitely plan to stop here! read more

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My wife and I loved this place! The beer, food and service were all fantastic. We can't wait to go back.

Had the Crispy Pork Bell, really good. Definitely recommend this if you just want to enjoy a snack with your beer. Beer was delicious, would have liked to see more smaller dishes with beer pairing. Sometimes you just want a beer with something to pick on and not a full meal. Atmosphere and staff was friendly. I enjoyed the visit. read more

Great beer !!! Best in Saint Johns, nice atmosphere and great service. I would highly recommend the Pool Bar Hazy.

O.M.G. I LOVE BB!!!!!! The decor is gorge, the staff is accommodating, the tunes are popping, the food is wicked and the beers are the bomb! I have family that lives in St. John's and I visit every summer. This is just what downtown St. John's needed, I just love the heady beers and the vibe of this place. During my visit I've already been here twice and I foresee going back one more time before I head home. We enjoyed the pilsner, pale, IPA, sour, lager and every single one was dope as hell. The only thing we haven't tried yet is the coffee, it looks heavenly and we will have to get a cup next time. The food is awesome and I love to see more vegetarian options on the menu. Meat eaters.... don't you worry they have many options for you too. During our first visit we enjoyed the french fry nachos and the deep fried cauliflower and it was so good that when we went back the second time we ordered the cauliflower again. I'll be dreaming of the food when I'm back home. The staff was great and very helpful, they even suggested another bar for us to check out Tos.Low! We will definitely take there recommendation. What a great place. The bathrooms are also very tidy and have a very modern look, just like the rest of the place. If you happen to be walking around town and want a refreshments or a snack tuck on in to BB. You'll be happy you did. read more

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Wandered past here as a tourist on a walk down from Signal Hill. The place looked interesting and lively, so we went in for a beer and a snack. Turns out that we stumbled upon a local gem! A big, bright space with large windows. Great beer, and a damn good chicken burger. There was live music happening upstairs. This is a well-styled brewery that makes a statement about the craft beer scene in St John's. Can't wait to be able to visit again on a future trip to NL! read more

Bannerman Brewing - a pint of beer and a glass of water - Brewpubs Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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The 1 star for wasting our time! Made us wait for a table for 20 mins and then told us they cannot seat us because we had a kid with us and it was past 8:30! read more

Excellent beer and food, in a nice spacious setting. They serve a good variety of beers for every taste. It's a perfect spot to celebrate after climbing up Signal Hill and back down again. read more

Favourite place to stop by for a beer. I also love their non alcoholic options including the Benjamin bridge zero wine. Very nice ambience and I enjoy their lattes in the mornings, too. read more

Bannerman Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

One of my favorite spots in St. John's. Serves craft beer, espresso's and some fancy delicious food. I love the island time dipa! read more

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Great atmosphere, kind service, tasty food and good craft beer. Very busy and would consider it "loud" but that can be expected for a brand new restaurant/ brewery in which everyone wants to visit. I would highly recommend the trip down when the summer weather finally hits and you can enjoy a cold wiggly pop with some chicken bites under the sun on their front deck read more

I'm back. The beer is still great and food has gotten better. The portions are very large - be careful when ordering. The nachos especially - enough for two easily. The place remains a hard seat to get on a Friday night; for the reasons, see above. Still a fan and will remain so. read more

We have been here 4 times in the 2 weeks we have had in St John's because we like it so much! The Smacked Cucumbers, drunken noodles, mushroom fried rice, and pork belly crispies are standouts. Great beer, friendly staff, nice atmosphere...and a dog table for those of us who like to bring our pets along. read more

I went there today with my co workers for lunch the food was soo good I only had water but my co workers said the coffee there was fantastic. I also took some beer as take out where I was driving I couldn't drink. The server was a bit slow on some things but overall she was really good. I think her name was Olivia read more

Had the smashed cucumber and pork belly, it was amazing!! Service was super friendly and the beer was good too.

Casual and inviting atmosphere with a modern rustic design - it almost feels like you're in a different/bigger city (NY, Toronto, etc). Great pints, no flights! Food is quick and delicious - tacos, nachos, street fries, gyros, banh mi, fresh salads. Friendly and accommodating staff. Growler fills! Would recommend! read more

The venue is nice, beer selection good, and local. Service was good, but the waitress didn't bother to speak to the silver haired member of our party. Online menu didn't make clear that it is Thai-inspired. Patio for beers must be nice in the warm weather. read more

Today, after our strenuous hike of Signal Hill, my husband and I decided to enjoy a beer at Bannerman Brewery. It felt awkward sitting at a table with strangers, but everyone else was doing it so we just went with the flow. It took a while for our waiter to take our order. We ordered two beer and assumed, which I know you should never do, that he would come back to take our food order. He did not return. We had to flag him down to order nachos. Our food came. We were not given plates, napkins or forks. Not one time did he ask if we wanted another beer or any thing else to eat or drink. So with sour cream and cheese all over our hands and face, we paid, without leaving a tip. Something I never do. The beer was delicious and the nachos were pretty good too, but the service sucked. And looking around, we were not the only ones who lacked attention from our waiter. read more