Overall good food and atmosphere but portion size on the small side for some of their meals

Stopped in here on a recommendation from our hosts! What a wonderful place! The history is everywhere! There was live music and the acoustics were perfect IMHO. Quite a local following for the music as well. We'd been out eating our way through Halifax and I showed up still full room lunch. But I did see colleagues get the burgers and it looked amazing. I settled for a couple locally cider pints and the fried pickles. Not disappointed at all! Ryan at the bar hooked me up with local ciders and his recommendation was spot on! Chloe took outstanding care of our table and she was great to chat with ...... when she wasn't covering 20 things at once! Would love to stop in again and grab one of their epic burgers. It's on my list. Thanks Ryan and Chloe for making this such a great time! read more

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We were greeted by not one but two very pleasant ladies. It was very welcoming. Great food, great service! No complaints whatsoever.

Good food and great service Lots of food choices Wasn't too busy so the food came quickly

My favorite pub in town to have a good time. Always stellar live music, great service and decent food. Love their fish and chips. If you're looking for some beers with great tunes, atmosphere and plenty of good time, then this is your place to explore. Come early, closes relatively early...band stops around 12:30. read more

Gord and I had a late lunch/early supper this afternoon at the Lower Deck. Gord started with Seafood Chowder. I'm not a fan of chowder and it smelled really fishy ... but Gord said it was delicious and he'd get it again. He also ordered plain chicken wings and said they were good and he'd get them again. Between the chowder and wings, he was really full. I ordered pan fried haddock and swapped my rice and veggies for fries. The fish was really good and I'd definitely get this again. Josh and Kelly were our servers. They were friendly and took good care of us. We went back later on ... the band Shaydid were playing and were a lot of fun! read more

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Bouncers are ridiculous. Can't make any decision on their own. Half of them sell drugs. The music is good but other then that drinks are over priced and service is very below average very below! Used to be a top spot but now I'd rather the dome, which says a lot! read more

Had dinner here after a very long day. This restaurant was the closest thing to our hotel. Service is kinda slow but we were in no particular rush so it didn't bother us. There are two restaurants located in the same building, one on the top floor and one on the main floor. Adam and I initially entered because the menu offered mac and cheese but only the above restaurant offered it and since we had already gotten drinks we didn't want to make it a hassle so we stayed at the lower deck. I was a bit bummed though. Ordered the fish and chips and enjoyed it a lot! It wasn't greasy at all, it was actually quite fluffy and crispy. the fish was good. The fries were bland so would't recommend them. I also got some mash potatoes and gravy to share with Adam and they were pretty good, they had potato skin in them. Adam ordered the burger and really enjoyed it too. Not at all a bad meal or bad location but I wouldn't say a must-eat. read more

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Nice place but we travelled for a couple hours to get here because Chrome rated them #1 for the best place to get a lobster or seafood clubhouse sandwich and they don't have it on the menu and the waitress doesn't ever remember them serving it. My sister has mobility issues and so sucked read more

I'm not usually one to head to pubs, but I'll admit that I had a good time here. Great atmosphere; a true maritime setting. Aside from the floors and tables being sticky, the place was kept clean. There was an $8 cover fee and ID check upon entering. The entertainment for that night was a band called Shaydid, who did a spectacular performance. The drink variety was decent. There was a $5 summer promotion for one "Triple Decker cocktail", which is what I went for. I enjoyed my evening here, and I would recommend the Lower Deck to anyone looking for a laid-back bar scene. read more

amazing food, entertainment and service. You did Alexander Keith proud. We always stop at the Lower Deck when in the city and never disappointed read more

Have visited this location many times and always been satisfied. Good food and friendly staff. Great local pub.

Like to see later bands or maitenees.Noticed the big breakfast is getting smaller guys.Keep the sausage but a lil more ham or add some bolonga. everyone just about loves that!! read more

Totally legit East Coast interior and party vibe. The service is fast paced but friendly. Food selection is sports bar, so don't expect pickled Herring etc etc. Prices are fair and drinks will flow if you just let go and follow the rest of the customers. read more

WE NEED MORE WOMEN's WASHROOMS! . Love this place but always such a long line... if this is a problem every time, maybe try adding more washrooms for women or make unisex washrooms! read more

Both the food and the service were top notch. We will definitely be back! The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable as well.

Waitress accommodated unique dietary requirements of a member in our party

I felt that it was not up to par as compared to recent visits- but I will be back-

Sunday night is fun night. The live local band, local beers and some pepperoni how could you go wrong.

Went to Trivia last night, ordered a burger and sweet potatoe fries, it was fantastic!

Food and service was great definitely recommend. Sitting by the water, definitely add it to the experience.

Just wanted tendyz when they came they didn't bring the sauceee Signal hill pulled thru as usual read more

Friendly staff and the food was excellent as usual at the Clayton Park location. I will definitely be back here again.

Your service and all of it were fantastic. Your restaurant is very welcome to the deaf group (20+ people), and there was a server with American Sign Language to communicate with us was very impressed. The food... Wow. So good! read more

Used a Groupon, enjoyed our app, Nacho's. Then got the entree which was pretty darn good as well and then you get to share a dessert which was great. My wife and I had to do Valentines on a different day because of my wife's work schedule. Lower Deck didn't disappoint thank to the server and kitchen staff! read more

We sat on the patio here in July to have a snack and a drink or two. I was really not a fan of this place as the food was really greasy and flat, we didn't even finish anything we ordered. Not a lot for good beer selections, at least that's my take. We stayed at the Marriot next door and the band sounded great on Canada Day but big line up so didn't bother trying to go in. Being on the deck in the summer is always good so I can't say I didn't enjoy myself there but it's not a place I'd ever return to if I wanted something to eat. read more

Our favourite brunch pub! Good quality food and service is always great! Plan to return soon!

Food was decent...what you'd expect at a pub... we split fish & chips & a crew burger ... I was very disappointed that they dont serve poutine so I settled for a caesar salad which didnt really have any dressing...not a deal breaker... Our server was really nice..prices were typical to chain restaurants ..id probably go back if they had a good special.. read more

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I do not like The Lower Deck but I know why everyone else does. Their food is great for a bar and pub, their staff, quick and friendly. So why am I giving it four stars yet clearly not a fan? Because I recognize why others like it and maybe why you will to. I'm not a fan of loud, live bands playing in confined spaces. But almost everyone I know is. So if you are alright with being squished between strangers in a packed room, listening to great original or cover bands, then this is for you. I'm not a big fan of live bands or being cramped while being hit-on by women fifteen years older than me. Which is why I don't go Friday nights at 7pm. When i do go with friends it is for the purpose of eating their nachos which are very good and fairly priced. Their chicken is also well done. The good news is you also have the choice to eat away from the live band. The ambiance isn't amazing in the eating areas. But it has the Scottish feel to it that is expected in this particular pub. They have an outside patio where you can people watch and the bar is right on the beautiful Halifax waterfront. This is a great place for people who love live music and want to be surrounded by a lot of people while the band plays. I'm not one of those people but I look around and always see others having a great time. Strange review, I know. lol. Its sort of like me reviewing a country music song. I hate most country music, but I can respect that it is an art and has a strong following for good reason. read more

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I don't expect you'll be able to find a pub with more of a 'Maritime' feel in all of Nova Scotia! Lower deck is a great place to go if you're up for live bands like: McGinty's, Singal Hill and Wreckhouse. Most of these bands play favorites like: tequila sunrise, here for a good time as well as barrett's privateers and farewell to Nova Scotia. Be prepared to squeeze in at Lower Deck as it's packed weekend nights. I'm not a big fan of this bar's upstairs portion which is predictably named: Upper Deck. Expect more smarmy men on the upper level watching the fresh university meat dance to Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, etc. Definitely head into Lower Deck for a few pints though and some old live favorites. read more

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The food was average at best and arrived at our table warm, not hot. The food is what is stopping this from being a 4 or 5 star review, and if it were not for the redeeming qualities below it would have been a 2 star review. The wait staff was attentive and cheerful. The atmosphere is that of a true pub, small space, wooden tables/stools, great Maritime decor. We went on Friday Saturday night, not realizing there would be a live band. Normally when I see a band getting ready to play, I ask for my bill so I can leave before the pain starts. Last night was the exception and the saving grace for this review, "The Frequency" was great and leads me to believe that management is careful with the bands they choose. I'll probably go back again, but not for a meal. Appetizers, beer, atmosphere and music would be the reason for the return. read more

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Now that the weather is getting warmer, the Lower Deck is a great place to lounge away a Saturday afternoon. The Lower Deck is located on the Halifax Harbour Walk and is always crowded once the weather turns. This means it can be difficult to get a seat (especially on the patio), but if you can grab one you're in for a treat. The food here is tasty, standard pub fair. I personally enjoy their club. It's not going to set the world on fire, but the decent food and excellent atmosphere can make for a great time. This is definitely the place to check out with some friends the next warm day you come across. Hot Hint: The Lower Deck features great live bands every night during the summer. read more

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The Lower Deck is always rocking on the weekends. Now in the summer time you can hear it before you see it. The outside deck is filled with tables and umbrellas with hundreds of people and alot of beer. Lower deck is actually made up of a few different sections lower, middle and upper and they are always rocking with some live music. Maritime favourites are always able to get a crowd rocking and when it it is outside in the summer the Historic Properties comes alive. If you are not comfortable with crowds that get really close then this is not a place for you as it can get packed tight. And to have a room full Maritimers with pictures of beer flowing can be very overwhelming to some. This is a must to visit on a Saturday night in the summer, enjoy. read more

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Excellent customer service and food was delicious . There was live guitar music it was a great evening to relax.

We went for a cold beer and after 15 minutes of waiting on patio we walked out. A wait person gave us menus and we tried to order beer and she said the guys do that and we watched them stand there and talk with the other wait staff. horrible experience and have two different people bring you beer and food is a terrible business model. read more

Wanted chicken tendies and beer, took way to long for the tendeez and the beer was very spenny but signal hill is bussin on god

Many many moons ago I was a (very) young thing living in Halifax. I had a roommate that kept insisting we go to the lower deck- I refused because I wasn't fond of him and couldn't trust anything (including his judgement on bars). I definitely would never give him the satisfaction of being right when it came to a good place for drinking. Seven years later and I'm back in Halifax, here to say, I was wrong. The lower deck is everything I could ask for in a pub on the harbour: cheap/excellent happy hour, great service, dingy and charming, excellent live music and great seafood. Furthermore, there's something almost mystical about this space- a feeling like you're in the belly of an old ship, far away from home. I'll surely be back for more trouble, that's for sure. read more

Lower Deck in Clayton Park is my go to place when I don't want to cook. The soup particularly is good but frankly all of the food is great. Wait staff are ALWAYS very friendly. read more

Ugliest and rudest bouncers in town. Dirty bathrooms. Smelly, small bar. Don't waste your time here.

Our visit to the Lower Deck in Clayton Park was excellent, as usual. We have our favourites and they are consistently good. Would highly recommend The Lower Deck in Clayton Park. Joanie was our server and she's very friendly. read more