Come from away, leave as an honorary Newfoundlander…read more.... Christian's Pub is where I was "screeched in". Gayle skipped being in the ceremony, but watched enthusiastically as we both had a great time. Plus enjoying a couple of wee pints of Guinness ahead of time was a great starter. After all, Christian's Pub is a cool bar and lounge in itself. As legend has it, an American serviceman stationed in Newfoundland during the Second World War downed some local rum one night and let out a 'blood-curdling howl'. Someone nearby asked what that awful yell was and a Newfoundlander sitting at the bar said, "The Screech? 'Tis the rum, me son." And that's how Screech earned its name. I now have the certificate as an Honorary Newfoundlander. But first the ceremony! That involved a shot of Screech rum, flambé bologna, kissing the codfish (a real frozen one), receiving a a personalized certificate, and taking a photo with Skipper Lukey. Joining me that Sunday evening were people from all over the world, all of us having a great time. It was a whole lot of fun and Skipper Lukey put on a show that was also thoughtful, folksy, and educational, all in just under 30 minutes. Other George Street bars do this, but Christian's was the only one that another businesses on the street recommended. And Hell Yes! I'd do it again.

Every visitor "from away" must be Screeched in. It's the law. Being from Newfoundland myself, I had…read moreto use this opportunity to have my younger brother and partner Screeched in on our recent trip home. Christian's, being the oldest pub in St. John's on one of the oldest streets in North America seemed like the perfect place. Now, Christian's is no fancy joint, so let that be known right away. It's charming and a little edgy. Drinks are poured with love, and hope you're not hungry because you're lucky to get a bag of crisps. Or maybe a piece of flambéed bologna! But it's all served up with the typical Newfoundland charm. Fast forward to the Screeching in... Skipper Lukey is impressive! Memorizing everyone's name (all 40 or so guest) during our ceremony. Adding in his rough around the edges reminders on how the process works. You better be good at following instructions, because Lukey will remind you, not so gently, if you're out of line. All in good fun, I promise! Respect the ceremony and keep chatter to a minimum. It's a sacred duty to Screech in mainlanders after all. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend it to anyone and their group looking to become an honorary Newfoundlander!

Ambiance was nice but the service was slow and the food wasn't very good. It's convenient if…read morestaying in the hotel but I recommend going elsewhere.

Excellent food, hot and delicious. great service, highly recommend! Friendly waitresses, very…read moreaccommodating. Atmosphere warm and welcoming. Convenient if staying in motel.

The food here is excellent, the ambiance fun and the service is top notch. Highly recommend sharing…read morea bunch of small plates so you get to try more dishes!

We had dinner here as a large group, booking out the place. It was truly excellent! The service…read morewas friendly and helpful (typical for Newfoundland). But more importantly, the food was outstanding! I had the seafood chowder (yum) and a 10 oz steak. I ended the meal with the cheesecake. Really great! (oh yeah, and the cocktails were good too!)

This is a very trendy restaurant. Its specializes in Japanese food. The sushi apparently is quite…read moregood, but I don't eat sushi. They have some Canadian dishes that are quite good but menu for me is limited because I don't like sushi. I can't say it's a bad restaurant because I think it's good and the food is excellent. If you like sushi you're able to carry on a good conversation because the noise level is not too bad. It is a good place to take your significant other for a night out. I certainly recommend it, especially if you like sushi.

Cool atmosphere!…read more Loved the food, not all you can eat but the quality shows so I prefer to pay per roll! Would go back again! The bathrooms are kinda dive barish and could use an update, but doesn't change much.

Out of 5 bathroom stalls, only one has a working lock. The owner charges a lot for their drinks,…read moreI'm surprised this man can't afford to fix a bathroom stall. He is money hungry, he doesn't pay his performers a proper wage, and he breaks contracts. Not only should you avoid this place to visit, but you should also avoid this place if you are looking to do business. Terribly run.

This is one of the worst gay bars I've ever been to. The alcohol is very expensive. They have no…read morebeer on tap. They have no good drinks. They only have drag shows and there are very few opportunities to dance. While the mediocre drag shows are somewhat enjoyable, it would be great if they ended at 12 or 1 and they opened up the dance floor for people to dance until close rather than for 5 minutes in between sets. Bathrooms also need some fixing. As the night progresses, there is almost no water pressure. Sometimes there is no water in fact because pressure is so low. This must violate some sort of public health rule. It can be so bad that you are unable to flush the toilets. This also happens at Grapevine, run by the same owner. This bar has so much potential and it's disappointing to see this potential wasted. Please get better alcohol and provide more opportunities to dance.

It looks nice and clean I would like to go there but it is too expensive and cheap but I love itread more

From the owner: The Puffin Hut is a canna friendly social lounge located in St John's, Newfoundland.read more

Great place for rock n roll lovers. Just inside the Jag Hotel, where the lobby and restaurant look…read morelike a music Hall of Fame. Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Tom Petty and more are on display. Of course, the restaurant/bar plays great music. From Johnny Cash to the Pretenders! As for the food, I was only there for lunch and had the soup special: Citrus Lamb Orzo. It was delicious, if not a tad oily (from the ground lamb). Served with really good grilled bread to sop all the flavor. If I am ever back in St. John's, I plan to stay here at this hotel and hang out at this bar at night.

Great service. Unique menu selection. We chose the duck and tenderloin and was not disappointed…read more The music is a private playlist of the owners and was Amazon in itself.

A local favourite, and for good reason! This cozy spot has a fun atmosphere, great staff, and…read moreabsolutely delicious food and beer. We both went with the fish & chips, and you can choose fried or baked -- we went fried. Our server recommended upgrading the fries to Newfoundland style (bread crumbs and gravy on top), and wow... well worth it! The fish was super fresh and flavorful. For drinks, we tried the famous Iceberg beer from Quidi Vidi Brewery, brewed with 15,000-year-old iceberg water. While the concept is really cool and unique to Newfoundland, the beer itself was honestly a bit mid in my opinion. I'd recommend trying other brews from Quidi Vidi instead. Overall, we had a great time here -- fresh food, cozy vibes, and a true local staple. Can definitely see why both tourists and locals love it!

I think the Duke has my favorite flannel... lost it somewhere in ST Johns, thats how good of a time…read morewe had here. During our stay we came several times and met some interesting characters. The overall atmosphere in this place is amazing and I do love going to a place that I see in shows and movies... Bar tender was very nice and my wife and I chatted with her quite a bit between the endless beer orders. Definitely come to this place!