Words to the wise: The Sonic Temple is a dream venue for music lovers. While it typically exists as…read morea recording studio for artists, The Temple occasionally houses live performances within its walls. So. If ever you catch wind of a show happening at The Sonic Temple, be sure to grab up on tickets ASAP. Its an experience! The space is quite small, housing just under 70 people, so performances are intimate, engaged and high quality. The A-frame ceiling of this 1820s heritage home sets up an epic shelter with hanging candle holders and sky lights to boot. More candles scatter around the walls and ledges, highlighting gorgeous brick walls and its backdrop behind the 'stage'. (More of a large carpet then an actual stage.) Its part of the Sonic Entertainment building on Hollis street and not a venue that is open to the public on the regular. Thats why you've got to keep your ears open! The Temple is built by artists, for artists as a place of solitude to facilitate the recording process. Maritime artists like Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Symphony Nova Scotia have all recorded here. (to name a few!) Who knows when the next show will be... ('Post Data' just held a show there March 7 & 8th) but to have this place on your radar is certainly not a bad idea. And if you're a musician looking to master an album, The Sonic Temple is the cream of the crop. An incredible use of space to draw inspiration from both artist and audience...

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Sometimes you go somewhere without a clue what to expect and you leave feeling disappointed…read more.. This is not one of those times. As a pre-show get together for the Canada Heritage moments at the Carbon Arc (note to self: remember that review too), Meegan and I met some fellow yelpers here for some nosh and wine. We were the first to arrive (around 5ish) and if I can give anyone a little piece of advice about going to check this place out for the first time let it be this - that was the perfect time to be there. There were only a few patrons inside so we were able to get some great service (both fast and super friendly). As it is a music bar and grill they seem to have an extensive list of upcoming events but when we went all was quiet. While the menu can seem a little pricey we happened to go in during happy hour (4-6). Appetizers are 2 for 1, house wine $5 = Happy Tara! There seems to be a lot of talk about the grilled cheese sandwich this place serves up but Meegan and I opted to for the lamb lollipops ($10ish), the torpedo shrimp ($9ish but remember we were there for happy hour) and then shared the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich with Avocado ($11ish). It was plenty of food for the both of us and I really thought everything was very good. The house red was nothing to shake a stick at either (and three glasses later it was even better). I loved the look of the place. Dark wood and plenty of seating without feeling like you're bumping into one another. Located on the corner of Argyle and Prince it's looks to be an awesome place to hang out especially on the patio during the summer. If you go let me know how the grilled cheese sandwich is.

All is well at The Carleton. Never do I hesitate to send my clients to The Carleton for exceptional…read morefood (the frites!) and outstanding musical performances. The staff here are chipper, genuine, and on the ball as well. For vegans the frites are THE BEST FRIES IN THE CITY. HANDS DOWN. Those long, skinny, salty sticks of deliciousness would grace my palate thrice weekly in my own personal foodie heaven. Also, the spinach salad with the pecans, mango, and ginger soy dressing will not disappoint. It is flavourful and filling, and I would bet that it's also gluten free ! Bonus points :D I always ask how the other dishes are when I hear someone has recently gone to The Carleton. I have heard nothing but enthusiastic reviews of the other more carnivorous dishes they offer. The best part at The Carleton is truly the music. Everyone is politely denied the use of their chatterboxes while the performer(s) are doing their thing. This way everyone wins, we are all graced with auditory perfection and love it all the more. Heck, there are even great speakers in the bathrooms so if you have to visit in the middle of a show you won't miss a beat! Genius! I appreciate how particular The Carlton is when they choose their musical performers. It seems clear that anyone who graces that beautiful stage is the cream of the crop. I love buying random tickets for artists I have never heard of before because it always blows my mind and I walk away at the end of the evening with a new favourite! All in all, if you haven't gone- GO. If you're humming and hawwing about going again- YOU'RE SILLY. Just buy the ticket and dedicate yourself to an awesome evening at The Carleton!

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.

Jan 11 & Apr 11…read more You can only live in Dartmouth so long before you end up at downtown stalwart Celtic Corner, and that's where my wife and I found ourselves on a post-holidays weekend, when looking for a relaxed meal. We leaned into the Irish options on the menu (don't you dare call them British!), as I ordered the Trinity Steak Boxty, and my wife went with the Curry 'N' Chips, with added chicken. Our food came out to us in quick order, and we were soon happily chomping away on our brown foods My wife's curry and chips is a pub classic, and while I appreciate that the curry was served on the side and not making the fries soggy, it is very not visually appealing to see plain diced chicken on a pile of fries. Once it got a dousing of the curry sauce it looked a little better, but let's be honest, a dish of assorted shades of yellow and brown isn't winning any beauty contests anytime soon. When reading the menu, I had incorrectly remembered the boxty as a pastry dish. However, while it is a dish of meat and sauce in a carb shell, it's actually more rustic than a pastry, with the exterior comprised of shredded potatoes. The potato pancake had a significant char on the edges that was just seconds from being full-on burnt, but the flavour (and crisp edges) worked well with the indulgently rich filling of steak, mushrooms and onions in a cream sauce. I'm happy to note that the bits of tenderloin were pleasantly tender and not at all dry, which isn't always the case in these sorts of dishes. Service was attentive and friendly throughout our meal. A return visit saw us returning on a bustling Friday evening during Burger Week Bash. I wasn't on a Burger Bash mission, but I figured that I would have the opportunity to try regular menu items many times in the future, plus I had a blood donation scheduled for the following week and I could use the iron top-up. The Irish Burger was a hefty, half-pound patty (a mix of lamb and pork), topped with red cabbage, goat cheese, fried onions and a garlic aioli. I appreciated the unique mix of meats for the patty, and while I'm not confident in a high lamb content, it did have a good, meaty flavour and had a decent crust on it, although it was a little overworked or compacted and too dense as a result. Some people hate on smash burgers for their ubiquity, but that style of burger avoids things like this. The toppings all kinda got lost together in the creamy mess of the goat cheese, but they worked fairly well; saltiness, savouriness, and a hint of crispness from the slaw and fried onions. A brioche-ish bun was nicely toasted and held up well against the onslaught. My wife's maple curry pasta felt like a flashback to the 2000s when this dish was on the cutting edge of Canadian fusion cuisine. It was familiar and approachable, and it was nice that they had a gluten-free pasta option as well. The Celtic Corner could use a menu revamp and upgrade their plating, but it's still a welcoming neighbourhood local that's served Dartmouth for many years, and will do so for many more to come.

Love this place for cold beer and live entertainment…read more Chicken sandwich is great and the pretzel is the bomb

Every time I've been there, from the 2nd floor dancing to the bottom outdoors it's been a good…read moreexperience. The waiter gave my son in the summer a free cola to surprise him and this last time I went there latte very close to closing kitchen time and after a chat about my not being able to bet back through to make a take out order, the staff graciously let me do so and even apologized as it was no one's fault, the food is always great including the best nachos anywhere including the price, kids meals and my loves the fish n chips s definitely repeat offenders! lol and whole waiting for my order they had a familiar band playing and they were great- the people were loving it and crowded- my next go to !

I have not been at The Deck for years and recently a group of us gathered with friends from…read moreout-of-town. Most of the male servers were too busy "acting or being cool dudes" instead of providing top-notch service. Orders were slow to be taken and slow to arrive. By day's end we were happy to move onto another bar when their were fewer of us left to move. It was nice to bump into old friends and to hear the great Paul Lamb playing inside, but sadly we will not be back.

We tried a couple of the craft beers and split the Caesar salad and fried chicken poutine. They…read morehave a great selection of beers and also live music which we did not hear because we were there at lunchtime. Everything was delicious!

My wife and I were visiting A friend in NS and I stopped at…read moreNew Scotland Brewing for a cold one after catching the ferry from Halifax. My fav? The Rampant Lion, NEIPA!

I've been to many different functions here and I am amazed at what can be done with this space…read more Great central location - bus, taxi, walk or do a combo. Lots of parking options around. Great space: - two sets of stairs - stage - not too long a washroom wait - bright - separate entry and exit -- ample room at the entrance to do tickets, greetings, coat check - empty lot out back to give your guests outdoor space to roam - kitchen It's got everything! Check it out :)

Really great for large events, the space is huge and open. Another bonus is the location, very…read morecentral and close to downtown without actually being downtown. Most recently, I attended a wedding here. With 300 guests, beautiful decor, and a live band the place was bumping. Only complaint is someone was playing in the rehearsal space in the basement when the bride was walking down the aisle, which was quite distracting. It's a great place for corporate events, crafts shows and weddings. I'd say the most important thing to keep in mind is numbers, the place is so big it would be daunting for small groups. Be prepared to be your creative hat on. The space comes empty and you'll need decor to transform the place into something special.

Gig Street Music is a unique location for the music lover that has a passion for the Guitar. I…read moreremember when Bruce the owner seen my Dad's jumbo Gibson's guitar and he took it in his hands and played that like a dream. When you walk into Gig street you will find all types of guitars both old and new looking for someone to take them home. Not being a guitar player myself I have asked Gig Street a few times is he is going to start to offer guitar lessons and hopefully soon this will happen as this is one thing that is on my bucket list. Go check this place out of anything.

Gig Street Music is one of those new and used stores. It is small and funky. You will find all…read moretypes of guitars, drums, amps, gadgets, and great staff. It has that personal touch that you are looking for. The owner goes out of his way, if he knows you are looking for something in-particular, he will search for it and call you when he finds it. They also offer you repair service. Will build you a guitar and even ship anywhere in the world. Go have a look, you won't be disappointed.

i love the waterfront - even the dartmouth one. It is great to sit by the water and have some of…read morethe great food you can get outside the theatre. It's one of the coolest spots in Dartmouth

Real talk? I think the Alderney Landing Theatre and Round Room are two of the most underrated…read morespaces we've got in this city. Every time I pop up to swoon over the view, the lighting, and the layout, I sink deeper and deeper into a venue crush. Wheelchair accessible with safe and reliable elevators (worth pointing out considering some of the others in the city), the theatre space is on the upper level of Alderney, just above the farmer's market space. As you climb up, you get a gorgeous view of Halifax and the harbour through the all glass walls that only gets better once you reach your destination. Upstairs, the round as they call it is sizable and beautifully lit by the reflection off the harbour waters. All the glass makes the place feel even bigger than it is - kind of like an outdoor amphitheater...but, you know, inside. So, uh, a theatre. Nevermind. Bad comparison. While inside the theatre is comfortable for audiences and guests attending any number of community-driven performances throughout the year, I do find the stage strikes me as a bit small. I suspect that may be the only thing holding this space back from a booker's point of view. All the other pieces are in place to welcome bigger touring productions otherwise.