The Drawing Room has become almost a regular piece of conversation and an assumed destination for…read moreme lately, thanks to the discovery of this secret bar on Yelp a month ago. Not yet is known about the upstairs-from-the-Henry-House bar yet other than it's wonderful decor and fancy drink menu. This isn't a beer-drinking spot, folks. This is where you go to feel important, share some drinks with a few friends and enjoy a couple hours of elegancy without feeling out of place. The Drawing Room has a timeless feel to it. You could be having a flashback to any period over the last hundred years and know that no matter what year you're in, you're enjoying it like royalty. The drink menu offers martinis, wines, and drinks of all sorts. I ordered a Burie'd Mojito, which was white rum, an assortment of berry juices and mint leaves. It was fantastic! My second drink was a vodka-based green lime drink that was just as delicious. Mind you, the drinks are $10+ so unless your wallet is loaded, don't come here to join it. Of course, the Drawing Room isn't the type of environment to get drunk but the drinks are made strong so be wary of your perception because you may be surprised once you stand up.

This place really is as good as it gets. You walk into the Henry House and there are no signs to…read morelead you in the direction of this hidden upstair gem. Either go through the front door and keep going up or walk through the main dining room and go to the left to the staircase and go to the top and you are there. The room is dark, atmospheric and filled with exposed beams, dark leather chairs, a cozy fireplace and a menu inspired by different time periods. The bar staff is friendly and know their drinks. My favourite is a Negroni, a delicious blend of campari, gin and vermouth. A perfect place for a date night or a few drinks with some close friends.

It's a November Thursday morning and I wake up to a cold and dark house, courtesy of a near…read moreprovince-wide power outage caused by a mild winter storm. Fortunately there was power at the retail area of Larry Uteck and after braving a mad crush at Timmies for my morning fix, it was time to find somewhere to eat. A couple of the restaurants in the area hadn't opened, but Patrons was showing signs of life, so in I popped. It's a bit of an oddity. To the right of the door are a couple of high tech' golf simulators. To the left are two distinct areas, the first being a kind of lounge set-up, furnished with comfy chairs and sofas. The second is the main bar/restaurant area. Not surprisingly is was pretty busy and all the tables were taken, so I pulled up at the bar. The barman and single waitress were being rushed off their feet and the kitchen appeared to be way behind on orders, all thanks to the power cut. A second waitress who lived locally was called in at short notice and together, the three of them performed heroically. The drinks choices are fine, with some coverage of the local craft scene, including a couple of the better ciders and the menu is standard pub fare. I went for the poutine. A mass of fries, slightly less than optimum portion of curds and a generous topping of smoked meat. The gravy was just the right temperature to melt the curds and seasoning was good. I was thoroughly stuffed by the end. Not cheap at around $13, but not too bad for Halifax. The main bar is a bit of a barn and I'm not sure it would make for a cozy local pub, but for beer and tucker you could do far worse.

We can't complain about the server. The hamburger I had was probably the worst burger I've ever…read morehad. Dry, overcooked and lacking any kind of flavour. The fish and chips my husband had were overcooked also. This was our second experience at this restaurant. Our first experience was not good either. We went shortly after they opened but decided to give them a second shot. We will not be back.

Yay for Halifax. Come for one drink, stay for the night. Finally, a small yet cosmopolitan feel…read morewith an Intimate flair. The bar alone will make you want to sit high in the comfortable velvet green stools with full round backs. And if the decor doesn't feed your senses, the cocktail list certainly will.

From the owner: Sura is an ancient alcoholic drink from India. Like our name, our drinks and food bring our Indian…read moreculture to life.Sura lounge pays homage to the diverse, wonderful, colourful, and eccentric Indian culture. Our drinks and dishes give the authentic flavours from India a modern spin, blending them with Canadian favourites to create a unique and exquisite experience. Join us from 5-7pm for 20% off all cocktails, wines, spirits and beer. Enjoy!

You can't get in unless you know the password that is delivered via email when you are on the email…read morelist. We walked in said our password and they were 40 mins late on setting up on Saturday Halloween eve. Only servers can allow you in. Atmosphere is dungeon library with 1950s music. Drinks are $15-17 each. We ordered: - Grandma's Boy ($17): 3/5 similar to Old Fashioned. A very simple straight up old fashioned that didn't have much complexity. - The Last Barman Poet ($17): 3/5 tequila based sour. A bit savoury because of the spices. Not that complex either. Overall: Such as shame as the atmosphere is amazing. Compared to a lot of restaurants with cocktails, this one is pricier and less amazingly prepared. We were disappointed with the selections and that's why we only tried 2 and left.

I've been to several speakeasys but having to present a password (that rotates) was definitely part…read moreof the fun. Overall a fun spot with a good drink menu, but the wait to get in was quite long (we were there around 10pm on a Thursday but didn't get downstairs until around 10:45).

As far as night clubs go in Halifax; Taboo is amongst the best. The bouncers and staff are a…read moreprofessional bunch, who do their best to ensure patrons have a good time. As well they should, because this club isn't cheap...nor is it trying to be. Cover is more expensive than the Dome, Palace or Pacifico - because the club caters to a different clientele. Compared to the other clubs that close at 3:30, Taboo wins hands down. I'm only withholding the 5 star rating because the bar needs to do a better job of bringing more "name" Dj's throughout the year.

I'm only giving it 2 stars because the staff are literally so rude and shitty it was my first time…read moregoing this year with my friend and before going in getting my id checked and all I was making small talk and asked how his day was and I guess hat meant that I wasn't acting normal because he asked how much I drank not in a teasing way and all the guys there are douchebags I get it ur big and tough that's why u got the job so why do u have to act hard all the time? It makes the business look bad Can't believe that was my first time and I hated it

The service was good and the ambiance was quiet. It was early in the evening but it appears to be a…read morenice spot to come and have a drink and chat with friends. The bartender was great and Lexi K makes a great lemon drop martini.

Fine. I concede: The Bitter End has long sunk below the five-star rating it once deserved in my…read morebooks. Once upon a time, this was a gorgeous, classy space where you could order one of the best cocktails in the city. Unfortunately over the years, the rest of the city has grown up and the Bitter End has stayed exactly the same. Today, their martinis (that are actually sugary cocktails in martini glasses) fail to compete with some of the craft cocktails available elsewhere, the service often borders on apathetic, and the food never quite recovered from the menu reduction that happened several years ago. I could get over one or two of these things, but not all three at once. It's not all bad though. Sometimes you'll get a nice server, you'll almost *always* get an attractive one, I dig the soundtrack and DJs that they bring in, and they do boast prime patio real estate in the summers.

I was there for our cousin's engagement party. The extra room at the back was such a bonus. The…read moreappetizers were great as were the drinks. Service was fast even though it was a large crowd. Loved the fact that there were huge TV's for sports. Will def be back.

Essentially a sports bar, with bar bits. We went for the happy hour and fortunately everything we…read moreate was half priced. I wouldn't have paid the full price for this. Service was excellent and drinks are cheap tho! Can't go wrong with 4$ gin tonic!

Its a very unprofessional place . My girlfriend worked as a bartender and she was harassed and…read moreyesterday she wuit the job because her manager talal abused her and always commented on her body the way she looked .

Staff was polite, friendly. Good selection, mostly beers,…read moreappears to be a theme in Halifax... They like beer! The axe throwing was popular.

Such a great staff, draft and bottle/can selection, and amazing axe-throwing instructor- Jeff. Had…read morean great time, learned how to throw some big metal axes, and had a beer. Would definitely recommend to any group of people looking for a great afternoon activity. I even won the axe-throwing competition in my group:) #Champions

Sister Sarah and I had lunch at Jack Astor's yesterday…read more I had Chicken Parmigiana (breaded chicken, tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, linguine, creamy cheese sauce), which I always get when I go to a Jack Astor's. Despite asking for no parmesan cheese (most Jack Astor's put shaved parmesan on the meal and I hate parmesan cheese), it came with powdered parmesan on top. Since it wasn't real parmesan, I was able to brush it off. Other than that, it was good. Sister Sarah had Asiago Chicken Bowties (Asiago-crusted chicken, bow-tie pasta, creamy cheese sauce, semi-sundried tomatoes) and she added bacon and mushrooms. She said hers was good too. Kyle was our server ... he was friendly and chatty.

The food was very good, my server Jordan was fabulous, very funny! We will definitely be back.read more