The Library Pub Wine Tavern is a great place to chill with friends and enjoy your favorite beverage…read more((Guinness) and excellent Pub food. The ambiance is enjoyable and the staff are exceptional.

The service was fantastic. The bartender was great and answered all of our questions and went to…read moremake the drinks as quick as possible The ambience is wonderful. I've been at the bottom part of this pub as well as the top. I get the impression that the top is mainly food oriented and the bottom is more chill vibes and drinking oriented. It was great and felt super warm and comforting. The drinks were on point and worth every penny. This cozy little nook is definitely one spot that you do not want to miss out on with its unique outside look as well as the warm ambience on the inside, it's truly a wolfville gem.

Wow. I almost don't even know where to begin. I think I'm still working through some post-traumatic…read morestress disorder after my first and likely last experience at the Anvil on a Saturday night during Wolfville's Apple Blossom Festival. I should have known better when we walked in to find a crowd of drunks so young that they were dancing to Justin Bieber's Baby single completely unironically. That's right - this was a bar full of people born in the nineties and I've never seen anything so terrifying in my life. Except perhaps the trend of mini dresses, at least 40% of which were actually wedged in crevices where no mini dress should ever be wedged. The Anvil is one step above sawdust floor, you guys. It's practically a barn for the next generation of binge drinkers. You walk by the bathrooms on the way in (and the smell never really leaves you), the dance floor is to the left, the bar to the right, and the secondary bar and area wherein you will find all the fights is straight ahead. People will just toss their plastic cups of ice across the room when they're finished their $2.50 well shots, they will also knock you off your chair in an attempt to lure a mate with their sub par 'everyday I'm shufflin'' reenactment, and they will be just as messy as you'd expect for a rural university town dive bar where 19th birthday celebrations are shouted out over the sound system. While this place left me rattled and shellshocked, the DJ sure knows how to play those Top 40 hits that you car-dance to on the way to work and $2.50 drinks can't be argued with. Whether they're worth braving the rest? Well, that I'll leave up to you.

I would give it more stars, but I fear the backlash. Straight up: it's a dive bar. There's nothing…read moreclassy about this place and I can honestly say that very little has changed in 15 years (only noticeable changes: some booths are gone and the skirts are shorter). But I spent many an evening here as a student and that's what this place is for - students. So while it wasn't my jam, it would be if I were still under 21 and in school. So what does this place having going for it to earn more than one star? - nostalgia: If you were an Acadia student, you will forgive a lot about this place. - cheap drinks: $2.50 bar shots on a Saturday night - lots of space on the dance floor and music you totally want to dance to: even if you hate unironic Bieber, you can bust a move to his songs. And what keeps this place from getting more than two stars? - drunk students. Lots of this. Avoid if this is not your jam. - if you're over 22, you will probably feel ancient. Compared to other patrons, my outfit went from cute to looking like someone's mom when I walked in the door - cheap drinks. There's a very good reason they only cost $2.50. Don't come here and expect fancy. - It hasn't changed in over 15 years and you can feel it. Go with low expectations, a small budget and get your dance on. At the very least, it will make for an interesting story to tell at parties.

Lovely customer service. Very accommodating. Requested an…read moreextra sample in my flight and extra corn nuts. Real life apple tree around our table for decoration. Lots of variety, merch, full glass and flight options plus bottle options available.

Decided to take a tour of the brewery late June '24 and thoroughly enjoyed it. You can purchase…read moretickets online, as there is an eight person limit per tour. Situated on Main Street, it's a very nice bar with a cosy street patio, a shop within and a bar at the back. I've had a number of their ciders before, notably at my favourite pub in Chester, which set me on my exploration of Nova Scotia's excellent ciders. Our guide was great fun and the head brewer, who was busy down below, was very interesting. As well as mainstream, mostly conventional ciders, he loves to experiment with different hops and fruit infusions to produce some wildly different varieties and flavours. Not all will be to all tastes, ranging from pungent and sweet, to subtle and somewhat sour, rich to bone dry, clear to cloudy, but what I can say for certain is that everyone will find something they like. The varieties are mostly single batch, so what you get depends on when you visit. While I mostly like my cider simple and dry, the vast array of flavours is well worth a deep dive. Top spot!

This will be our last visit and last review for this place. Have been coming here for a few years…read moreand it's going down, down, downhill year over year. The service is usually a major miss here but we opted for the patio on a beautiful sunny day. The server didn't even offer to bring water when she took our order but the drinks arrived fairly quickly, as did the food. The fish and chips is actually an embarrassment to the entire Atlantic region. Soggy, crusty and nearly black from the deep fryer. You will get a tiny piece that looks like it had heart disease before it ended up on your plate. I've never eaten fish where I have a leftover cup of tartar sauce, but this was it. The fries looked old and like someone grabbed them off a plate of leftovers. While this is definitely the best patio in the Valley, it is not worth eating here. Settle for drinks and expect poor service. If you want proper pub food, head over to the Library Pub up the road.

We were in the area and I had read that this was one of the more popular eateries in town. One of…read morethe tips said to get there early, as there is usually a line that forms at the door before they open. They weren't kidding! As soon as we stepped inside, I loved the interior. Basically it's a brew pub located inside of an old church. Very cool! The restaurant itself is quite spacious, as they have two sections to sit inside. They also have an adjacent beer market and outdoor patio seating. For food, they have a menu that is typical of pub fare. I ordered the fish & chips (1 piece of haddock) for $16, as the hostess said it was one of the more popular dishes. I've had my fair share of fish & chips while in Canada, and I'd have to say that this ranks as one of the better ones. The haddock tasted very fresh and it's a nice, thick piece. The batter was on the lighter side, which I appreciated. The tartar sauce was yummy and the fries were legit, but the slaw was more of an Asian slaw as opposed to a coleslaw, and I didn't care for that. Hubby ordered the Porter Bacon & Cheddar Burger and enjoyed it. We both split a cup of their Matriarch's Chowder for $9, and it came with a house made mini pretzel. Both were delish! They have a nice variety of beers, and I chose the 15 oz "Married to the Sea" for $6.96, which is a delicious German Porter. It had strong notes of coffee, which I liked. Hubby got an IPA and said it was strong and bitter, just the way he likes it. Service was fast and friendly. Although it was crowded, they were able to get a lot of people in and out of the restaurant in a timely manner. I'd highly recommend this fun brew pub if you happen to be in Annapolis!

The potion sizes were great. The food tasted great and the atmosphere was great…read more Service was perfect. Often overlooked due to the abundance of restaurants in Wolfville do yourself a favour and check this place out. You will not be disappointed

Great service. Great food. No complaints here for those 2…read more The ambience. They had live music which is fine, I am usually really enjoying live music with my food but most places I go to have posted on their social media that they are having live music.. I didn't see any announcements saying that they were having live music. The space is open concept and it was super loud, I couldn't even think to myself. Other than that, this place is definitely a spot to go to. The fried cheesecake is amazing and a spotlight for kings arms.

This restaurant is sometimes busy but since we went to it during a late time it wasn't so busy so I…read morewas able to hear what everyone was saying properly. The service was fantastic, friendly, approachable, and answered all of our questions for us and customized our drinks as well as a chicken avocado sandwich that I wanted in a wrap. The food was amazing, and affordable as well. Joe's is definitely a staple pub in Wolfville.

This place used to be a go in a pinch for my wife and I. Tonight was the exception. We walked in…read moreand were passed by no fewer than 3 servers before being acknowledged by the rudest server perhaps in the Annapolis Valley. Since you are encouraged to seat yourself, we chose a seat that had just been vacated and asked for it to be cleaned. This person appeared to be upset that we asked for the table to be cleaned and proceeded to clean a larger 6 top table adjacent to where we were before coming to clean the one we requested. When she did come to the table, she gave the table a quick swipe leaving food particles behind as she looked at us and said "there you go" and quickly walked away. We promptly left. She could have been having a terrible night but she also should remember that customer service is not for everyone. If she doesn't like her job, seek other options.

We really enjoyed our lunch here. Beautiful setting and great food. The wine and nonalcoholic…read moreflights were enjoyable. Staff were amazing.

Beautiful facility located on an absolutely stunning property including a vineyard …read more They offer delicious gourmet thin crust pizzas between 20-30 dollars and worth every cent. There is also a wine tasting bar and store. I definitely recommend this place!

It's great to live close to a place like Sea Level Brewing. In the same building as The Port Pub,…read moreSea Level provides their microbrewed beer. With nice range of beer ranging from ales to porter. There is a regular selection of 4 core brews (Planters Pale Ale, Rojo Mojo Red Ale, Blue Heron Extra Special Bitter, and Port in a Storm Porter) with an interesting seasonal beer (the most recent one was Dussel-Port Altbier) to keep things interesting. Brewmaster Randy Lawrence is friendly and cares about the beer that he makes. For locals there are refillable growlers (1 L bottles) and there are individual 650 mL bottles. They also have party kegs if you need more beer. Being able to have locally-brewed beer made with local ingredients is one of the very nice parts of living in a beautiful agricultural area with people who are committed to making great things where they live.

extremely unhappy with my service here. I arrived and asked the woman helping us to tell me a…read morelittle bit about the beers and she was completely clueless about every single one. so much so, that she grabbed the sheet, clearly made for staff use and told me to read it to learn about the beer. They also do not fill any growlers that aren't their own (unheard of for micro breweries.. i consider it a hobby to travel to different breweries and fill existing growlers). She then suggested i could get some different cans BUT didn't tell me they only sell 6 packs of each one. the entire point of a craft brewery is sampling different ones. if the woman serving me had been helpful or friendly that would have compensated for their other short comings.

Located on the bucolic grounds of the Grand Pré winery, Le Caveau was the natural choice for mine…read moreand my wife's tenth (!) anniversary while staying at the winery's gorgeous inn. We've been once before, dining on the patio with friends last summer, but our host suggested dining inside to avoid a buggy spring evening. The quaint interior has the feel of an old world, European restaurant thanks to the stucco-slatgered walls, wood paneling and arches windows which looked out to the stone-paved courtyard. I was drawn to the tasting menu, which at four courses gives you a good chunk of the menu to enjoy, but it isn't a three to four hour commitment like larger tasting menus. At $80 and $35 extra for the estate wine pairing, it felt like a good value too! Up first were the lobster croquettes. The crisp exteriors of the croquettes contrasted sharply against the soft, lightly lobster-y goodness within. A marinated lobster and tomato salad brought some refreshing acidity to the dish as well, and the marinated lobster meat had to have been some of the most tender lobster that I've ever had. Next for me was the fazzoletti. This cut of pasta, named for its form which is similar to a handkerchief, was topped with a tomato and mint "tartare", confit garlic and a whipped cod sauce. The house-made pasta had a great, toothsome texture, although the flavours of its accoutrements were a little flat. The mint didn't really figure, and I'm not sure what a tomato tartare is supposed to be other than some diced tomato? Look, I'm all for fine dining, but sometimes the effort that's put in to punch-up the verbiage on the menu can be eye roll inducing. The whipped cod was creamy and rich, but again, the cod was not prominent at all. While I was gorging, my wife did have her own appetizer, the pan roasted asparagus. The verdant spears of asparagus had a little touch of char from the pan, and they paired well with a creamy burrata, and sweet and tangy relish of cherry tomatoes and lemon. The bright flavours and creamy burrata were a great way to highlight some of early pieces of the harvest. For my main, it was a confit lamb leg adobo. The thick slices of lamb were some of the most tender, succulent lamb I've ever had. I'm a big, big fan of Filipino food, but no flavours of vinegar, soy or garlic really made themselves known here. A smooth potato puree doubled down on the richness, while a mix of crisp kale and pea shoots brought some textural contrast and balanced out the palate. My wife had the gnocchi Parisienne for her main course, which had the pillowy bundles of carbs in a luscious sauce of Grand Pre's L'Acadie Blanc, cream and scallion butter, with an almond crumble for a little crispness. For the last of my four courses, chocolate marquise filled the dessert slot. The decadent slice of chocolate was similar to fudge, but not *quite* that dense, although it was certainly just as rich and indulgent. A pool of crème anglaise added to said indulgence, while ginger cookies brought some crunch and the bite of ginger to cut through it all. The dish with the most "wow" factor was definitely my wife's zeppole. These deep-fried balls of dough were wonderfully crisp on the outside, with moist and pleasantly doughy interiors. Dusted with sugar and nutmeg, they put Timbits to absolute shame. Sorry, not sorry, Canada. It didn't stop there though, as they came with almond ice cream, whipped cream, and a sour cherry compote that had that delicious mix of sweet and tart. I was lucky that it was a generous portion, because I was able to do my husbandly duties and finish off the dish. Service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere is such a unique little getaway. I hold them to a high bar due to reputation, expectation and to be honest, pricing, and while perfection may not have been met, it was still a delicious meal and great experience. There's a reason Le Caveau has been around for so long, and will continue to be for years to come.

There is a reason Curated magazine rated this place #9 out of the '50 Best Places to Eat' in Nova…read moreScotia (see photo of write up from 2023 edition)! We came for a birthday celebration which we were very happy about because Le Caveau doesn't traditionally do winter dinners. They are open during January and February for weekends only. I was sad to learn that they will close in March and April but hopefully that changes in the future as early spring would be awesome here. We chose the 5:00 pm seating (open 5-730 pm currently) and it was a great choice because we were the only ones in the restaurant. Of note, the restaurant is located at The Inn (across the actual restaurant, on the same property) during the winter months. Our server was lovely and let us choose our seats in one of two rooms - the 'kitchen' room or the side dining room. We chose the dining room and that's our only regret; the other room would have allowed us to watch the chef which would have been awesome. We took a while with the menu because we couldn't decide with everything looking so good. The server brought us a birthday drink to toast while we decided which was really nice. While the portions may look small in the photos, choosing one item from each course makes this just perfect. We decided to share a second and if we had each had our own, we agreed we'd be overly full before dessert arrived. Some folks may find this over-priced, but you're paying for quality local ingredients that are made to order as you sit. There are no Sysco products or pre-bottled ingredients in the kitchen. You really get what you pay for while supporting local farmers. Seating is VERY limited so you definitely need reservations. We will definitely be back in the summer to check out the actual restaurant. We would really love to visit when the pergola patio is open because a cocktail or glass of wine with all of the blooms would be just stunning. Skip the garbage fast food for a month and save up to try this place out. You will love the service, quality and the atmosphere.

Possibly the worst and most expensive shawarma wrap I've ever eaten. There was minimal chicken and…read morethe chicken that was there was unflavoured and mostly fatty dry pieces. The majority of the wrap consisted of French fries. I've had fries in wraps before but this was excessive and the fries weren't great. The wraps cost $14 each, which would've been okay if the quality was there. Also...no pickled turnip. Maybe the pizza is good but I wouldn't go back based on this experience.