What an awesome little hidden gem! Off the beaten path, this place isn't easy to find because there…read morereally isn't any signage for it in the area. One attraction sign on the main Highway through Hubbards shows them, but not any directions. This establishment would benefit from a few well-placed signs to get tourists down. The building is unassuming in the front. It is accessible which is great. There's an ice cream hut in the parking lot and a counter on the left when you enter for off-season ice cream service. This is an old schoolhouse so it's HUGE inside and the bar is very open. A small step leads out the back door to a massive patio. Seating up top or below with multiple options. Sun or shade. Couch or chairs. Lots of options with fire pits, too. Surprising we have never heard of this place and only recently discovered them on social media; they just celebrated their 5th anniversary! You can't buy their products at the NSLC but they do ship across Canada. The list of cocktails is extensive. While I'm not a fan of flavoured drinks, I could not resist a fun flight on a hot September day. Super reasonably priced and crafted with care. The Funhouse was definitely fun with a shark in the glass and topped with cotton candy. Surprisingly not too sweet! Samples of their spirits are free and I highly recommend the gin which we ended up buying a bottle of. Service was super friendly, engaging and overall effective. A great place for large groups. The entire establishment is dog friendly. Only downside here is some of the labels are a little bit tacky but that's pretty minor.

From the owner: Black Harbour Distillers Inc. imports the finest spirits from across Canada and the world to assist…read morein producing exceptional blended spirits. Black Harbour is a distillery that manufactures blended spirits and ready to drink beverages. Our process includes show charcoal filtering (2x), refining, and polishing our spirits to prepare for the final stage of blending our superior Nova Scotia ingredients. We do not vaporize our alcohol or use a still on site. We do ensure our process delivers some of the highest standard spirits locally produced at a competitive price.

If you're in the Annapolis Valley, take a detour to this area where Barrelling Tide is just one of…read morethe awesome spots. They've got a lot of options ranging from vodka, rum, gin and a bunch of flavoured liqueurs. You can sample as many as you liked and I'd personally suggest their one off stone fruit gin which was not my favourite but interesting and worth a try regardless. The Javalley was pretty cool which would be great in your coffee. We personally really liked their vodka. The best part of this place was the super friendly staff. Lots of free parking and a port a potty outside.

What a fantastic rum! For a 2 year distillery,they have an amazing collection liqueurs and spirits…read more If you like to make cocktails, then the liquors could be your friend to change up you standard drink. The owner is very nice and knowledgeable about his products.

A great spot for a quick cocktail or to discover something new. A tiny spot on Agricola that's…read moreaccessible and fun. A tiny bar top is tucked under the staircase that leads to the upper level with just a few seats. On the main floor, an intimate space allows the view of the stills behind glass in the distillery. The staff are the stars here. Knowledgeable and fun, they will answer any questions and suggest new things to try. Great gin, but there are also other options (vodka, whisky, etc.). Non-alcoholic options available as well.

This is stop #7 on the Hop-On Hop-Off double decker bus tour by Ambassatours. The liquor is…read moredistilled on site and sold by the bottle. The space can be rented as a venue for private events. And tours are available.

What incredible talent & artistry Todd puts into creating these spirits! So many inventive and…read moredelicious flavors - gin, vodka, rum & more - there surely is something for everyone at Raging Crow Distillery. And Todd was so welcoming and fun, explaining everything to us and offering a sampling. Purchased this exquisite gin, and a few small bottles to fly home with.

Si vous cherchez une distillerie qui a une grande variété de différentes alcool local, vous devez…read morearrêter ici, c'est une de plus belle distillerie que j'ai visité dans la région. Vous devez goûter à la vodka dill pickles, ils font un mix césar maison unique. Très accueillant personnel.

Very hospitable. They make your feel welcomed. That's much better than I expected!!read more

Stopped in here early on a cold Sunday afternoon in May to enjoy a couple drinks. We had the place…read moreto ourselves because it's the off-season, and it was quite cozy. HDC specializes in rum tastings/flights, but I deferred to the cocktail list. They were unable to make 2 of the 5 cocktails on the list (out of some ingredients?), which was disappointing. The staff (a few kids back from college for the summer) is well-intentioned, but I didn't get the sense they were "seasoned" enough to know a lot about the spirits they were serving. Just my bias about 19-year-olds behind the bar. Had the same Stormy Weather cocktail made slightly differently by two different bartenders. Still tasty, but that lack of consistency gave me pause about the staff's experience. All this said...be sure to make this spot a stop on your Halifax boardwalk bar journey!

The Coldstream Clear Distillery tasting room is located just off the highway as you are headed into…read moreHalifax. It is really easy to access, but is hiding behind the Taco Bell so it is easy to drive past it the first time if you do not know what you are looking for. Once you have found it the tasting room is a lot of fun. They have a wide range of rums and vodkas that you can sample as well as their sodas which are premixed drinks with soda water. You can also order a flight of cocktails which the staff makes right there in front of you. The day we visited the staff member was amazing and was very kind and helpful. With your cocktail flight in hand, you can head out outside to enjoy drinking them. The drinks were all very tasty. We tried the Blueberry Mojito the Creamsicle, Espresso Martini and the Paradise. Our two favorites were the Espresso Martini and Paradise. We stopped because we were working on getting stamps for the Cheers Trail, but it would be a great stop for anyone that enjoys small distilleries from the local area.

This distillery is so great! It's been open for a few months and their home made vodka is…read moredelicious. You can usually try any vodka, and their variety is unbeatable. My favourite has been their poke pie vodka. Their coconut vodka is also amazing for piña coladas. The staff are so friendly and are especially kind - they will literally offer to help you with anything. Definitely will be back!

3 Nova Scotia wineries in the Annapolis Valley led by a seasoned sommelier! Great wines, good…read morecompany and a superb lunch. One of the highlights of my trip east!

My husband and I did the Annapolis Valley Wine and Cheese tour as a shore excursion with a…read moreNorwegian cruise. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The wine itself was fabulous but what made it even more enjoyable was our guide, Colleen. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area (Halifax, Gaspereau Valley, and Annapolis Valley) and the wineries. She went above and beyond to make sure that we all enjoyed ourselves, including stopping at an overlook for some quick pics and a farmer's market for some extra snacks. I would highly recommend this tour and would do it again if ever returning to the area.

A truly beautiful spot that can boast being the only winery in the area with stunning views of the…read morevineyard. While the location is beautiful and the staff were wonderful, this isn't our favourite winery in the province. We did a tasting which was awkwardly presented in shot glasses which we found quite tacky. Nothing in the tasting really stood out and we didn't end up buying a bottle of anything because the tastings are set. You can't really choose off the menu because not everything is available to try. We came for the annual Christmas in Petite, so it was quite busy and many wines weren't available which was a bummer. It would have been nice to select our own options to sample as there is a cost, so not sure we'll make the trip down from the Valley unless it's another annual event. The terrace is really lovely but the furniture could use some updating. Some cute bistro sets would be nice instead of overly bulky chairs and benches that are tough to move. Service was great and friendly so no complaints there. Overall, still worth visiting for location and the scenery, but as wine drinkers, this is pretty low on our list of faves simply because there wasn't much to try that we were interested in.

So on your next visit to the South Shore of Nova Scotia stop in at the Pettite Rivier winery. They…read morehave done a great job of using the local terroir. The grapes are all from the local area vineyards. Pretty nice product for a young wine making region. Also they make some very nice ciders, both dry, sweet and fruit added styles. So on your next visit, stop in, and on weekends they have a local food cart using local beef, pork and have vegan offering too! The food is great also! Enjoy your visit!

Great new Distillery and Brewery. They are quite new and hope to expand to include a taproom with a…read morebeautiful view of the lake.Check out their Oyster Pond Stout.