Well, as we have been to Halifax in the past, my wife allowed me/us to have a brewery day. :)…read more Lucky me. Keep following! Quality/Quantity - Our second location today. I lost count on how many breweries we visited on this trip. I am surprised I'm NOT drunk. Well, we did walk miles and miles, lol. That can sober anyone quickly. 16 beers on tap, I tasted all the IPA's. All of which were good/okay. But then again, I have been drinking all day.... Food was available. But I am on a liquid diet, lol. Ambiance - See pictures. This was the last brewery we visited, so my memory has faded, lol. Cool modern decor. 2 floors/stories. Toilets on the bottom floor. Open 7 days a week. See website for specific hours. Yelp's hours differ. Service - Good. Price - $6.50 CAD + tax, $4.60 USD a pint + tax and tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 2013 and with your 4 locations; 2 down, 2 to go, lol.

We are always on the hunt for cask beer and found out about Stillwell. They had two cask beers to…read moretry out which my husband enjoyed. I went a for a non-alcoholic option and enjoyed it. I wish I was hungry when visiting because their food menu looked very good. I would recommend this place and would come back here.

OK LET ME TELL U, WE WERE MOVED TO TEARS. upon entry, our hearts melted. amazing decor, gorgeous…read morelighting and great service. we were seated in da cutest nook of all time. we ordered the fish chips; they were banging. the salmon toast; what a delight. the grilled romaine; flavor explosion. finally the haddock chowder special which brought Maple soaring back to her childhood, eating clam chowder made by her truly whimsical mother. then to completely top off this epic experience our server bridget, treated our table to the STICKY TOFFEE PUDDDDIN. A COMBINATION OF TEXTURES TAKEN TO THE EXTREME. loved this pub, would definitely come again if i ever randomly drive to nova scotia with my girls.

I can't believe The Narrows Public House isn't here in Yelp, and I may regret adding it. This place…read moreis a special dining experience. Even though we knew about where it was, we walked right past the beautiful two-story historic house initially. We knew by taking a look at the website they do not accept reservations, which was fine with us. We were, however, going on a Friday night. On walking into the main entry, that space was packed wall-to-wall. Within a few short minutes, one of the staff greeted us. They don't exactly have a formal wait list here, from what I could tell. The staff member offered us the drinks menu and asked if we'd like to order something while we waited on a table. We ordered up a couple of pints, then looked around for some open space to stand. They have two standing bar rails, one in the main area near the bar itself and another one in the middle dining area. This place has about the most creative layout of booths and tables I've ever seen. They do have an outdoor patio out back, but we didn't take a look at that. They have quite a few very comfy two-person booths around the interior. It appeared the way the wait list worked was that they either have a phenomenal memory, or they actually use the bar tab you open to work like a wait list. It seems to really be more about how many you have in your party, and the exact size of any tables/booths that open up. We might have waited about 30 minutes or so for our table for two up in the front of the main dining room. Every single person on the wait staff here is amazing. Let me just get that out of the way. The beer list is great, loaded up with so many good local and Nova Scotia craft beer options. The food menu is what really makes this place special, though. We were on vacation, so we may have a tendency for our eyes to be bigger than our stomachs can handle. There was just so many amazing looking dishes. We started out with a pickle jar, fried taters, and the tomatoes appetizers. I have to say, and my wife agrees, the tomatoes dish was the best of everything we had. Its made up of sliced cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, shallots, capers, and garlic chips. All that is sitting on top of creme fraiche. By the time you're finishing the dish, you start thinking about a straw to finish up that creme fraiche. Good grief, that was so good. Don't pass on the fried taters, though. Those seemed to be mashed potatoes formed into rectangular big fries, cooked almost like panko and served with horseradish sour cream. After all that, we could only muster splitting the deli style chop salad with cold water shrimp on it. Our great waitress talked us into an order of the brown bread, a very soft kind of Irish soda bread I believe. That bread just melts in your mouth. If you decide to venture out to The Narrows, you're in for a total experience. You'll feel like you stepped back in time to a real British pub... the house must be from somewhere around the mid 1800s. Every room is warm and cozy, with beautiful woodwork and curious antiques in all sorts of nooks and crannies. You may have quite a long wait depending on the size of your party and how busy the place is, but trust me... its worth every minute.

Wow, what an amazing menu! So many veg/vegan options - like half the menu…read more I had the 2 Hours Traffic Brussel Sprout Tacos special for $14 (3 Crispy Brussel Sprout Tacos, Kimchi slaw, Sweet N Sour Sauce, toasted Cashews, Sesame Mayo). Heather had the Andrew Waite Roti for $8 (Roasted Cauliflower, Raisin Coriander Dressing, Cranberry Bean Humus, Baby Spinach, Sumac Vegan Mayo) Most of the plates are just $8 and that is simply nuts for the amazing quality and the decent amount! I did order a side of sweet potato fries to round out my meal. It was a bit noisy with the after work crowd, and due to the large open space the sound echoed a bit. No matter, we just leaned a little closer and enjoyed the vibe. It is a beer bar/restaurant after all. Staff was the best I've encountered anywhere lately. The General Manager serves when needed and visits tables. We had a great chat with this very personable guy. Servers are pleasant and efficient. Food was delivered very quickly. The beers on tap are interesting. They mix up the menu every couple of weeks and we are seriously thinking of making a visit to Hopyard a weekly occurrence. I don't give out full marks lightly but I'm giving them a 5 out 5. Hopyard is doing it right!

If you are looking for a casual bar setting that also has an large menu that changes weekly for…read moreboth vegans and non-vegans alike, Hopyard is an awesome place for you! They have a large selection of vinyl available to be played, pinball machines, lots of seating and a big bar area. They have most stool seating which isn't overly comfortable for me but they do have a couple of large booths as well. The menus had a few vegan options (green side of the menu). I tried the Rudolph Reds, which was red potatoes, brussel sprouts, green onion and vegan mayo. Hubby had their lentil burger and fries. The prices are decent and the food is good. Nothing fancy but tasty and perfect for a bar setting. I loved the pinball machines, artwork on the wall and vinyl hanging from the ceiling. Definitely a fun place to hang out and grab a bite.

Well, as we have been to Halifax in the past, my wife allowed me/us to have a brewery day. :) Lucky…read moreme. Keep following! Quality/Quantity - A slow welcome, but once we all got warmed up, it was an amazing visit. It helped that I have been drinking the whole day today, lol. Sampled ALL the IPAs, and then ordered a few. Settled for the Blur Hazy IPA or two, lol. Food is available, but I am on a liquid diet today. Ambiance - Small local brewery. Almost no customers, so I got full attention. Indoor and outdoor seating. 3 clean unisex toilets. Open 7 days a week. Had the longest and best business hours of all the breweries we visited! Thank you. Just not enough day drinkers or Happy Hour drinkers in this part of Canada, lol. Service - 6 stars. Not sure if he was a manager or owner...? Or just a very passionate team member. Also, it was a one person army. Not sure if there were people in the back or kitchen...? Amazingly friendly after we got settled in. He tried really hard to find my "perfect" beer; he just kept bringing me samples. See pictures. Price - $9 CAD a pint + tax and tip; $15 USD + tip. (2 pints). Expensive for Canada prices, but worth it!!! Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

Everything is so good here! The beef dip was the special today and it was so good. Crunchy baguette…read morewith hot beef and caramelized onions to dip in au jus. The backyard burgers with bacon and brioche bun were delicious and the roasted veggie sandwich was a hit. The tofu black bean spread was so good on it. The war fries comes with 3 different sauces and they're possibly twice fried because they're really crispy. We also tried the GOODMORE GOOD POUR kombucha and the NEXT PHAZE hazy IPA. Both were awesome. The hops in the Hazy IPA were unusual and we really liked it. The Kombucha tasted like elderflowers to me. I definitely recommend visiting this place especially if you're here for a day's stopover on a cruise. It's less than a 15 minute walk from the Citadel.

What a GREAT find! Not sure if many tourists can find this…read moreplace, 1 mile out of the way; but worth the visit in my opinion. Quality/Quantity - ESB, closest they had to a red and it fulfilled my needs. Atmosphere - Cool decor and art. See pictures. There is also an arcade here, but it was closed when we arrived. Indoor/outdoor spaces. Dog friendly. Full service or a to-go area. Open 7 days a week from noon until 8pm, 10pm, or midnight. See picture. Yelp's and their website's hours differ slightly. Service - 6 stars. Sorry, I forgot his name, as it has been almost 3 months since I visited. Yes, I am very behind on my Yelps due to my extensive travels. He was so patient, a GREAT ambassador of the brand. Sampled a few beers for me, etc. He even offered and brought out a blanket for my wife when he noticed she was cold and I prefer to sit outside rather than inside. Thank you again! Price - Reasonable price + generous tip, especially since we are out of the tourist areas. Owner Suggestion - Congrats on your success since 1997 with our 4+ locations and since 2013 with this location. I am so glad that John's (the founder) first beer was the ESB which was the one I got.

We were here years ago ... even pushed a stroller with our youngest up those gigantic hills ... to…read moreget here from the cruise port. So glad we came back again ... sans kiddos (who are now in their 20's)!! Great selection of beers (including dome awesome IPAs) and even friendlier beer staff. We ended up getting a nice flight along with some swag to go (bag, mug, stickers). Also, don't miss the (secret) arcade bar in the basement along with (beautiful) outdoor deck. Looking forward to being back when we return next year ... minus the hills (maybe with an Uber)!

We had such a wonderful experience at Henry's House!…read more The food was absolutely delicious. We tried the fish cakes and the fish and chips, while our children enjoyed the grilled cheese. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The fish was fresh, flavorful, and you could actually see generous pieces of real fish in every bite. And the fries deserve a special mention: perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and absolutely delicious! As Belgians, we're very picky about our fries, so that's about the highest compliment we can give. The desserts were incredible, worth saving room for! My favorite was the beer chocolate cake, which was simply outstanding. The service was just as memorable. Our server was genuinely friendly, attentive, and always made sure we were enjoying our meal. To top it all off, the owner was warm, welcoming, and delighted to share the fascinating history of this beautiful historic building. They've also done an amazing job with the design and atmosphere, making the whole experience feel special. A fantastic meal, wonderful people, and a beautiful setting. We can't wait to come back!

Stopped in Halifax while on a cruise and met a local friend ... who suggested lunch here. Quick…read moreand easy 2-3 block walk from cruise pier. Quaint little 2 story pub with both indoor and outdoor seating and great service from super friendly waitstaff. Good selection of beers in 5, 13, or 18 ounces including (awesome) Propeller Galaxy IPA and also some cask conditioned ales. Had the (tasty) Seafood Chowder which comes with yummy soda bread, and (very nice/fresh) Beetroot Salad ... but the (small) Lobster Roll was underwhelming with what seemed like shredded lobster salad and no chunks of lobster at all. Still, a pretty good lunch with not much to complain about ... except maybe the white wine at a steep $15/glass.

Our first dinner in Halifax was a delight, we had just arrived and checked into our hotel, and…read moredecided to try the restaurant next door. Bearly's has a little stage and nightly live music. During our dinner the artist was Morgan Davis and he was an amazing Blues artist. We ordered a burger and a wrap and then sat back to enjoy the music and the evening. The wrap was just what I wanted, the beef was tender and the mushrooms were so tasty. My hubby really enjoyed his burger as well. Our server was very efficient, and brought our food and drinks out very quickly. She was very sweet and came back often to make sure that we didn't need anything else. Since the music rotates nightly, there's a very good chance, we'll be back.

Food on point, I'd never tried Filipino dishes before and was pleasantly surprised and have tried…read moreto recreate this dish since returning to the States. Service was good and friendly. Love the layout and the ambiance of the place went a long ways with me. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did.

It pains me to write this low review; if you look at my profile, I regularly write 5-star reviews…read more However, I've just experienced an extremely disappointing birthday experience. Having been to the Young Street Brown Hound location a dozen plus times, I decided to try the Agricola location for my Friday evening birthday dinner--a decision I quickly regretted. I arrived around 7 PM to a full house and sat at one of the two tables by the side entrance, as I was grateful to actually get a seat anywhere in this place. Initially, things started well- I got a server right away who took my order for an Island Folk Cider and the fish and chips. My food was dropped off about 20 minutes later, and the food itself was excellent, just as expected from my Young Street experiences. However, after my food was dropped off, I received zero service. I sat there for a further half an hour with an empty glass- no offer of another drink- and I missed out on ordering a coffee and dessert. Eventually, a different server came by to clear my plate, and I just asked for the bill. My original server finally reappeared with the bill and debit machine, featuring a 20% automatic gratuity already added. When I politely told her that I had received *zero* service after my food was dropped off and that it was my birthday, she was genuinely sincere and apologetic, even offering me a drink on the house. While I appreciated her offer, I declined because at that point, I just wanted to leave and go on with the remainder of my evening. * Management note: With this popular location, you appear to need to better staff your evenings so staff is not stretched from working front patio, back patio, inside, bar top, and outer entrance tables where patrons are forgotten about, which is understandable. The lack of service I received reflects solely on *you*, the management, NOT on the servers who are hustling full speed for minimum wages. The service levels at Agricola Street were laughably lower quality than at Young Street, which is also busy afternoons through evenings and is very popular, with multiple seating areas inside and outside the Young Street location. I will patronize Stillwell, Studio East, Chain Yard, and the Young Street Brown Hound for future outings that actually provide customer service to their customers, full house or not. 5 Stars for the food, and 2 stars for the sweet, apologetic server I had upon paying my bill--that's it. Never again, and I'll take my hard-earned money elsewhere in the future. Not that my review matters, in light of the popularity of your pub and its trendy location. Better places, food and service are nearby, friends...

It was my first time trying this place, and I loved it! Our waitress was very nice and attentive…read morethroughout the visit. Since it was windy outside, we decided to sit indoors, and the atmosphere was really lovely. I ordered the mussels and the lobster roll. The mussels were absolutely delicious, I honestly could have ordered another plate. The lobster roll, however, didn't quite impress me as much. I think mine may have had a little too much pepper, but it was still good overall. I've just had better before. Despite that, I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back.

If there's one brewery you need to go to it's this one! Best beer I had in Nova Scotia! This is a…read morehappening spot with indoor and plenty of outdoor seating! It's a vibe! They also have a lot of cool merch and to go beer to choose from! Good variety of beer! Staff was great and helpful! They had good recommendations! Definitely my favorite brewery spot this trip!

Quality/Quantity - If you are following, you know my wife gave me a brewery day;I am so lucky (and…read moreloved). And we always end our day here... Well, not this trip as they were closed for renovations?!?! Overall decent beer selections. Also available: wine, beer cocktails, sods, etc. Atmosphere - Copy and pasted from previous visit: Look forward to seeing the renovations on our next visit. Cool convenient space/location. Cool decor. Indoor/outdoor seating. Indoor counter, table, and lounge seating. Free wifi. Clean bathrooms. Dog friendly, both indoor and outdoor. Huge to-go cooler, probably for the locals...? Service - N/A. Price - See the menu or their website. Owner Suggestion - Congrats on your success since 1977 and fitting for me that your first beer was the Irish Red. Congrats on your success since 2006 opening this location and look forward to our next visit to see the renovations.

Stopped in here because I'm traveling from Florida in a bus and I was lucky enough to find nearby…read morestreet parking. What a nice surprise! Wine ($13.50CA for 9 oz) and probably the best Nachos ($20) I've ever had.