Since we moved back to Halifax, and specifically the Dartmouth side of the harbour, there have been…read moremany new-to-us places that opened up while we were away for several years on our Ontario interlude. However, North Brewing in Cole Harbour falls under the category of "formerly-new, now-established" spots that I was able to visit once or twice back several years ago and am now experiencing again. A lot can change in that time span, especially in the restaurant industry, so I was looking forward to trying them out again. My wife and I found ourselves here after some plans changed and we needed an easy weekday dinner. The sun was shining so we set up shop on their patio. Hints of fall were in the air, but maybe that was just the heavy traffic of Cole Harbour Road - who knows! The menu was really interesting, with a dozen each of apps and sandwiches, with a few each of salads, larger dishes and desserts. It's mainly casual, pub-y food, but with a more creative angle, and several items go in the direction of a South Asian influence. My love of South Asian street foods made me go with the chaat dog, which sees an all-beef hotdog get the chaat treatment, getting topped with pomegranate seeds, fried chickpeas, curry leaves, sev, cilantro and pickled red onions, as well as tamarind sauce and a cilantro chutney. It was a messy boi, but I still opted to eat it with my hands versus the knife and fork method. The chaat flavours were well-executed, and were both a fun and delicious take on the hotdog, although I'm not sure if an all-beef hotdog is the Hindu version of kosher. Authenticity isn't the goal with a dish like this though, and it was a delight! A side of hand-cut fries were cooked to perfection but slightly under-seasoned. I also grabbed a pint of their Glorious and Free IPA, made from all-Canadian ingredients. It was well-balanced, with hops that made themselves known but didn't get too in-your-face, or taste buds, as it were. My wife was enticed by their pulled pork sandwich, as she often is. The pork had a nice texture (not mushy) with a sweet and savoury sauce and slight hint of heat from the spicy mayo, while a red cabbage slaw and pickles brought some textural contrast and pops of acidity. My wife subbed in their gluten-free bun for a modest fee, although near the end of the sandwich, the bun gave way to its messy cargo. She also upgraded her fries to get a coating of masala spices and a tamarind ketchup, which were a tasty little improvement. North Brewing is a delicious oasis in a sea of asphalt and chain restaurants, turning out creative, but accessible, dishes and drinks, and I'm looking forward to getting reacquainted with them some more.

Now, North Brewing has been a staple in E's repertoire for many years. Good grub, good grog. But E…read moremust say, a fouler taste has never graced E's flavour receptors in recent memory. E never thought E would bad mouth a beer, but this "beer" left a bad taste in E's mouth. So let's have an honest conversation about Figgy Pudding... E must say, this has to be the most revolting and expensive beer ever concocted. With hints of aluminum foil, sour feet, moldy grapefruits, summertime garbage disposals, and discount dark chocolate; this beer should have never been created, let alone sold to the public. And this is a new one... E has never yelped a beer, or even poured one down the shitter before today, but quite frankly E couldn't wait to see the last drop of that abomination of a beer slide down the drain into the dark abyss of the sewer system - where it belongs. E expected hidden cameras to pop out and say "Gotcha, I can't believe you drank the whole thing" or to get startled by Ashton Kutcher jumping out of the closet to say, "You got punked"... Was E part of some sick, deranged reality tv show? No, sadly not. Burn the recipe... Unless you're going to use this on an episode of fear factor. - E

Fantastic venue for friends, beer, and don't forget the dogs! The staff are super friendly and…read moreaccommodating.

r and a side of screaming: On Sunday 7th April, my friends…read moreand I went to this venue after our inaugural run for a social running club. After a couple of rounds, Henry the (mis)manager refused me service, so a friend offered me his beer, which I took a sip from. Henry's colleague, this miserable and rude woman, then proceeded to shout and scream like an immature child at me - a customer - how I'm making them unsafe at work and demanding that I leave the premises. Of course I leave, who enjoys being screamed at? A few minutes later I'm sitting outside the venue on the street and I'm on the phone to my friend, still at the bar, asking when he'll leave, when Henry comes out to harass me, accusing me of screaming - funny, his idiot colleague just did that to me, yet it's okay if she behaves that way. Isn't that funny? Refusing service is part of your job. Screaming and abuse is not. If you are that incompetent at a simple task and need to resort to shouting to solve a problem, you are clearly in the wrong job. The venue was practically empty, even on Sunday afternoon, which is highly telling of the quality of staff. An extremely disappointing and upsetting experience, Henry and his idiot colleague are an embarrassment to the brewing label and the craft, as a whole.

Turn out the lights the party's over. Hard to succeed brewing just IPAs, unpleasant attitude as…read morewell.

If you are taking in the beer scene in Halifax, the three breweries I would highly recommend paying…read morea visit are Good Robot, Propeller, and Unfiltered. Speaking of Unfiltered, their Exile on North Street was easily the best beer I sampled during a brief visit. They also feature an orange DIPA that was excellent. They have a small spot on North Street that is nothing fancy but is a good place to be social. However the beer is the star and in Halifax you don't want to miss this place. They do have small snacks but if you are looking for a place with excellent beer and food I would recommend Good Robot, not far away from Unfiltered.

This is the real deal. No quirky tours to be had at this brewery. This is where they actually focus…read moreon churning out as much beer as possible. Olands is currently owned my Labatt and for this reason a few other brews are are created at this brewery: Schooner Lager, Keith's India Pale Ale, Keith's Red Amber Ale, and Keith's Traditional Lager. You didn't think all that Keith's was still brewed in the brewery market did you? I personally recommend the Schooner above and beyond the traditional Olands but that's just me.

Oland is one of the oldest brewery's around, they opened their first brewery in Dartmouth in 1867…read more They have come along way, now owned by Labatt, have expanded to over 13 labels. Olands and Keith's were the two I remember as favorites. I am sure out of 13 to choose from, you can find one to like.

What an amazing little spot! This beautiful little brewery is filled with TONS of amazing beer and…read morepeople. Their flight blocks are cute and fun and made out to resemble a little train cart. They have 9 taps for beer and have quite the selection. Currently they have 'good grief charlie' a brown ale and 'wheat in the knees' which were all amazing. They have a tiny kitchen with a small but heart menu of salads, chilli cheese dogs and flatbreads (and a few other things). The staff are absolutely amazing, knowledgeable and will do anything for you, as someone who prefers a root beer to beer - they went out of their way to get me a sprite (which blew my mind). My partner absolutely enjoyed this lovely time. They also have a few games to play! Highly recommend this little brewery, it's small but it is mighty delicious.

Love this place!…read more Been going since it opened last December and it's always a great experience. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter and I think Instagram too - so you know their hours, what's new on tap, what's on the guest taps (buy local!). Trivia night #2 was a success! We ordered pizza this time from Rocky Lake Pizza across the street and omg that was the perfect meal paired with the perfect Off Track brew. I had the Sessional IPA on tap 8 (I forgot the name) and it was soooo tasty that I had two (not like me). The rest of my party went for the Damn Skippy (peanut butter mmmmm - you have to try it). Flights are a way to sample several brews - usually I do that. Love the merch! Normally, I don't buy this stuff from places but I have several items already and I'm most definitely getting the zip up hoodie next time. Lots more I can say, like... Dog friendly establishment. Projector for watching "the sports". Clean. Friendly faces - who will explain the various brews on tap. No kitchen - but you can bring your food there - ask the guys, they'll be happy to help.

It's been open for a couple of weeks now and they seem to be going from strength to strength. First…read moreup, great space! Large, airy, well lit and varied. Wonderful long bar, big general space with lots of high tables, a comfy corner with low armchairs and tables (also where a stage will go for bands idc) and even an outside courtyard. You can't fault Nine Locks beer, and they have the full range on tap, as well as in the beer store by the entrance. Staff are great, everything seems to be in place for a very successful pub. So far I've had the Oklahoma burger and the hot wings. Both very satisfactory, though some may find the prices a bit on the steep side. Beware though, that you may have quite a wait for food in the evenings, as this place is getting very popular.

always a pleasure to stop in - went there for Canada day and watched some soccer too.read more

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 - Thanks for updating your hours on Yelp. We got here at 3pm (posted Yelp & Google hours) and your friendly team said you open at 4pm... My wife and I did not want to just hang out for an hour, in the middle of nowhere and without beer.... Not sure if I was smart enough to check your website for business hours?!?! Heard good things about your beer, so we went out of our way to come. We walked about a mile! Small tap menu, small food menu. I am assuming keeping it simple = amazing quality?!?! Ambiance - Beautiful location. Nice indoor and outdoor space. Open 7 days a week; see their website for specific hours. There is an upstairs "speakeasy." Service - N/A. Well the employee was nice and told us they were not open until 4pm. And she also gave us recommendations of her favorite local breweries and bars; so off we went. Price - N/A. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 2015 and your 3 locations.

Was actually at the other location, but I HIGHLY recommend this place. The lady (Jasmine) working…read morewas excellent! Enjoyed her conversation and appreciated the samples she gave us! Absolutely love this beer and especially can't stop thinking about the Diablo Lager

This brewery was a fantastic spot to hit. Even for a Sunday night there were still some people…read morehere, and it was nice to see they have high chairs too if you need one. Pretty sure I saw some cool people playing board games here, not sure if they brought them but I love that idea. And this place partners with Downtown Dartmouth Stone Pizza, just up the road. Pizza and beer. The best combination...ever. Being in NS you have to order the classic donair pizza, but be warned that donair meat has some fire and spicy heat! Dipped in sweet donair sauce and it'll rock your socks. But surprisingly The Dill Pickle Pizza was an ever bigger hit. The sheer amount of pickles was crazy! And cheesey for sure! With that hit of dill spice on top this pizza was divine and delightful! Not too overly powerful, but so good I want to eat it again! You have to order a large pizza and get it split so you can try more right!? Now onto the beers!! We got a flight of: Portland St- Porter 5.5% - really good before the pizza arrives. I wouldn't say this one pairs with pizza so drink it up pre-food arrival Made me Blush - Rose IPA 6.8% - their highest percentage but so tasty even as an IPA. I would say the sweetest one they have on tap probably next to the cider that we couldn't try cause they ran out. Cole Harbour - Irish Red 5.0% - a nice red Lost Time - Hazy IPA 6.0% - not so much our jam but hey we only 'lost time' a little bit Parking is nearby. Attached is the Lake City Cidery, and those bathrooms do have a baby change table.

Excellent beer, great service, welcoming environment. Perfect spot to enjoy a beer if you're…read morewaiting for a reservation at one of the many restaurants on Portland street and only a short walk from the Alderney ferry terminal across from the Royal Bank.