Dropped by after the Tattoo. The place was not busy at 10:30 pm on a Friday night, yet our drinks still ran dry. We had to flag down the waitress. Food was sub par. We had onion rings, nachos that tasted burned, 2 beer and 2 ice tea and the bill came to $51. Quite steep considering the food and service quality. On top of that there was a $5 each cover because there was a band. Band came in at 11pm. Good song selection but they seemed like they were just a few guys that play together now and again rather than a band that practice and play together regularly. This was not my first visit. Might not be my lady but it would be hard to recommend it to friends. read more

Had the bangers and mash, and it was ok. Has the usual pub/bar atmosphere. Seems like it'd be a lot of fun if you were there to watch a big event like the world cup or stanley cup. I was surprised at how far away and buried the restrooms were... read more

Top notch history lesson in what a bar should be. Service was excellent, beer was on point and the atmosphere was just what was needed.

The food here was very good! The only complaints I have with the pub is that it's pricey and the condition of the washrooms were terrible. But other than that it was an awesome experience! read more

After arriving at 11:00 am we were promptly waited on for drinks. Food servers took a decent amount of time to come around but by that time I was already pretty behind-the-eyes. I vaguely remember the food being pretty tasty and for 7 dollars plus 25% off with my management card how can you not enjoy it. The tray of beers for 65 dollars is actually pretty reasonable too, but our group was served our tray 4th even though we were to be served 2nd. I was hammered at this point and didn't care too much though. This example is why I am rating splitties 3 in stead of 4 stars. Thank you. read more

My colleagues and I went here for a work lunch and we were not disappointed, I personally had the Bacon & Burn burger, service was prompt, the food came quick and the waitress was very polite and knowledgeable. Excellent meal for lunch, price was reasonable and we all said we would return for a second company meal. Well done. read more

A landmark in Halifax, the Split Crow has been around since I landed in this beautiful city 25 years ago, and has actually been in Halifax for 250 years (thanks Google!). I don't go to a pub and expect fine dining service just as I don't expect valet at a gas station. The Split Crow does that a pub should, fills your belly with beer and pub food, allows for an excellent social environment and has a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. Service is always good, not mind blowing, but friendly and usually prompt in getting a beer on your table when yours is empty and bringing your food when it's hot from the kitchen. Only down size for me is when they have live bands. I LOVE live music, but in this small pub it's very loud. If you are going there for live music, bring ear plugs and save your ear drums. Oh... lest not forget their lunch specials for only $4.95! I love it when your beer is more than your food... well most times. read more

RUDE experience with a particular bartender. I've usually had good experiences at Split Crow but just last night the designated driver of my group went up to the bar and got a soda water for herself... and was made to pay almost the same price as a beer for the soda water! When she inquired (as most places give pop for free to DD's) the bartender replied "Welcome to Halifax soda water isn't free". Which is odd for a couple reasons: 1. The bar we were at right before was actually providing her with free pop... as I have found to be standard across Nova Scotia / Canada ... ESPECIALLY with designated drivers... ESPECIALLY since the entire group of her friends that she was driving was buying drinks! 2. Weird that she was welcomed to a city that she's only spent 26 years (her entire life) living and growing up in....better late than never I suppose. I've been a bartender so I know it can be annoying to constantly deal with (in this case) drunk law school students late on thursday nights. But I've NEVER felt the urge to be rude to a designated driver. She didn't want to say anything but I do. I'm very disappointed. I hope his $4 soda water brought more happiness to his life (eye roll). read more

Worst service I have ever received in my life. Went there for Sunday brunch a couple of weeks ago since it was close to my hotel. We waited for well over an hour, over which span of time we were brought one glass of water, and had our orders taken. There were no other interactions, not even a smile, from the pub staff. We never received our food. Eventually we got up and left. Not worth the visit. read more

It's a simple pub, and I have many memories from my university years here. But I still like going back, because it doesn't have pretensions. It's an old, woody pub where you go for a beverage with friends on a historic cobbled street. There's often someone with a guitar playing Brown Eyed Girl or the equivalent in the background. This pub is like comfort food, a well-located, historic-feeling place to plant yourself and catch up with someone. read more

Ate here because needed something quick for lunch. They were quick, but food was quite bad. Worst chowder ever.

I really love this place, it has a great atmosphere and good live music. I have been here 2 summers ago, and more than willing to go back.

The Split Crow is a landmark in Halifax and favorite of many university students. With plenty of the standard pub foods and daily beer specials, including everyone's favorite $2.50 draught. Given this, it's not hard to see why this place is so busy all of the time. The fact that the Split Crow can get so busy might be it's biggest downfall. It's not exactly the largest venue in town so once the number of customers reaches a certain point you can't really move without spilling a drink or getting one spilled on you. You'll easily see why this place is such a hot spot when you get there in time to grab seats for pour hour and the band is playing everyone's favorite songs. This is just a formula that you can't go wrong with. On another note this Friday (today October 22, 2010) marks the Split Crow's 31st birthday where they will have live music and power hour all day long. This is a simultaneous celebration with the opening of a second location in Truro. It's not often that you see a popular pub around town take the bold move of opening another location, especially one that's in a different town. However with the reputation that the Split Crow has built for itself over these past 31 years, if any business can do it, it would be this one. read more

If you're at college, or wish you were, come here. .beer selection is great, live music too, but unfortunately service is tailored too that less demanding clientele. Fun for sports etc. read more

Went there with high hopes as I graduated from NSCC and we "de-briefed" with our class at this restaurant. I didn't eat that day, but I commented on how good the food looked. Tonight, my girlfriend took me out for supper and we went there and got some nachos as appetizer. Underneath all of the nachos, after we were finished, there was a dead fly. Gross. Never again. I'd give this place zero stars if it were possible. read more

Ive yet to go to a split crow and leave happy. Been to all three locations and have had poor service, food was meh, and one we walked in and sat down and no one came to take our order. 3 times, ive learned my lesson. read more

Yup! A great place to hang out. Yummy food. Amazing live talent. And friendly service. We shall be back. Thanks for making us feel so welcome. We had fish and chips and seafood chowder and stayed cosy there on a rainy cool night. read more

In operation since 1749, which is pretty damn old in North America. This and the nearby Lower Deck (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/365204-The-Lower-Deck-Nova-Scotia?lang=en) are, for me, the best pubs in Halifax. It's simple, friendly, and liable to be as full of locals as tourists. You'll get fish 'n' chips and burgers and sandwiches and all manner of pub food. You'll get glasses and glasses of Keith's draught beer. You may be lucky enough to grab one of the few outside tables. And if it's evening - or maybe a weekend afternoon in the summer - you'll certainly hear a band in the corner, probably a couple of guys with guitars singing Simon & Garfunkel and Van Morrison. read more

Awful. Went in for drinks - me, my Canadian family and Russian fiancé were vacationing from Toronto. Somehow, my family and I were let in - all but the gentleman from abroad who was told he'd had too much to drink. We had just come from dinner and had each had a single beer - not a single person was drunk. I understand establishments have the right to refuse service, but why call out one clearly non-Canadian and non-intoxicated individual in a group of Canadians who were all not intoxicated by any means. Sounds like prejudice - if not ethnic stereotyping to me! Sad, as this place came highly recommended by a friend - I was excited to visit while on holiday with my family. But I think this place relies too hard on stereotypes than on real facts. I expected not just Canadians but our famous East-Coasters to display true hospitality and not a Trump-like instant prejudice. read more

This place can be unbearably loud on some nights of the week. On top of that, the servers hound for change and tips after simply bringing a tray of beers. It's downright uncomfortable. Split Crow servers: A full course meal with attentive hospitality is worth a tip. I don't owe you anything for simply running beers. Shoo. read more

I wasn't overly impressed with the starters here but I feel that every time I go here it is late and beer is the focus on people's minds. I have heard great things about the lunch menu so I will have to be back to try it. There is live music, friendly staff and an alright selection of beer. read more

One of the original pubs in Halifax close to the waterfront end of town The split crow is a fantastic pub with a wide range of beers on tap and some nice basic pub food on the menu. We enjoyed some tasty bowl-o-chilli, tortillias and soups. They also have live music every night. read more

Met with a group at the Bedford Location on Monday, May 1st - Ordered daily special, normally this is a safe bet, ham and scallop potatoes - waited at least 1/2 hour - meal was very disappointing, no " wow " factor - spuds were hot, about the only positive thing about it.. ham was cut in chunks and totally dried out... meal similar to a daily special of corn beef at the same location awhile back, beef was in the shape of meat balls ??? give me a break... this represents my 3rd attempt to have a positive meal at this pub location, and my last... hint - daily specials are not a safe bet here - drive a bit further along the Bedford Highway to either the Sunnyside 2 or the Esquire - and enjoy your meal. read more

Pros: They have beer. Cons: It's a little pricey. The service isn't great. It's dirty. Very dirty read more

Terrible atmosphere. The food is lousy and the drinks are overpriced given their selection and competition in the city. They had a great reputation for power hour for cheap beer but those days are gone. The servers are so cranky it's uncomfortable to be here. read more

Enjoyed a nice mid-afternoon chowdah, poutine, fish & chips, and Murphy's Stout. The pub's Net connection happened to be out, so the server ran my card through a manual imprinting device like it was 1983 again. haha I imagine this place is a madhouse on a hot midsummer night. read more

Very limited selections for mixed drink options. Slow service. Everything in here is dirty sticky and disgusting. Check out the dungeon restrooms downstairs. Ewww. I'll never return here again. read more

Didn't have any food but the atmosphere was great. Filled with young people. Live band was solid and the drinks were cheap. There was a $5 cover on saturday, but that could be made up for with the cheap cheap beer. read more

Music is too loud and they always have terrible musicians in. Place smells like stale beer and the food is bland and unexciting. Pass this place up, honestly if you're in that area you'd be better off going to Boston Pizza. read more

Went here earlier this week for wing night with my boyfriend and four friends. Initially, we sat on the patio but it was windy, so we moved indoors. On the patio the waitress taking drink orders completely skipped over my friend and rushed away quickly so he had no time to order. Once inside, we asked to order from a waitress who came to our table and she said, "I'm not your waitress."... okay, well why come to the table then? Also it was around 4:30 on a Tuesday and the place was deserted. I think we were the only table in the establishment at the time so she didn't have much else to do. When we went to order wings, our actual waiter (I guess? Who knows) informed us that the deal didn't start until 4:30, we checked our phones and it was 4:30. He said they go by their clock, which is three minutes late. Adjust your clock then, lol. Again, it wasn't that big of a deal and the wings were pretty good. Customer service was meh and a few of my friends found the service staff to be pretty rude to them, hence the two star. read more

The worst experience I have ever had at a pub. The servers were extremely rude, the food was horrible, I was served a beer in a dirty glass, they got our order wrong, on top of it all it took over an hour to get our food. I asked to speak with the manager, who apparently wasn't there and the server basically made excuses and blamed us for the issues. I was absolutely disgusted and insulted. read more