A great place to come try out beers. They have a fantastic variety- mostly their own but with a few…read moreother locals in tap. I get the impression the owners really care about what they do. No food here, but there's often a food truck just outside. Well worth visiting and great prices.

A great downtown gem to stop in when you're in or near Yarmouth. HUGE selection of beers on tap…read more with a few seltzers and wine options (from Nova Scotia winery, Jost). This place is a taproom so there's no food menu; you're here to drink! Get a flight. They come in 4 or 6 and there is something for everyone. When you've figured out what you like best, be sure to take some cans to go. Service is great and friendly. The place is huge so there are a lot of seating options. The best seat is the small patio tables along the front of the building right outside. The patio is dog friendly and it was already open for seating on Good Friday in April so it may be an all-year thing. Lots of parking out front or anywhere else nearby. Check it out!

Dawn and Josh are just awesome. Full of energy and passion about both Nova Scotia and their local…read morebreweries, they were excited to share their knowledge about the area. This was something we were very excited about as well, since it was our first trip to NS and we wanted to drink it all in - literally and figuratively! Their partners are equally as great. We started our tour at Heritage, who had just moved into a larger facility to accommodate their rapidly expanding business. Then, it was off to Tusket Falls, where we had a full tour of the brewery and got a quick lesson on how the beers are made. We wrapped up our evening with a spectacular dinner (more beer for my husband, but wine for me) at Rudders. It was a fantastic evening and the perfect way to top off our trip. Both of us are excited to go back to see what's in store for our next tour! Dawn and Josh - see you soon!

From the owner: We are passionate about sharing the distinctive wines, beers, ciders, spirits & cuisine that comes…read morefrom our region.  From casual visits to craft breweries alongside fresh haddock dinners to exclusive lobster suppers with renowned Nova Scotian wines; We offer flexible tour options to create your perfect experience.

Came into Rudders around 8:30 pm local time and was seated right away. The restaurant was busy and…read moreour waitress looked tired. She got our water and order in fairly quickly but otherwise provided minimal service. Ordered a lobster Mac and a hot lobster roll. Both were mediocre to terrible. The lobster did not seem fresh on either dish. The cheese was bland on the mac and the roll and was served with a hot dog bun (?!) and some cream based sauce on the whole plate which made everything soggy. Live music was nice. Beers were also mediocre. Would not return though the price was economical when converted to USD

Nice big area and lots of places to sit. We were seated right away & the waitress was very…read moreinformative & very good at helping us make a decision as there were so many options to choose from. I started off with 6 oysters and they were amazing. It came with quite a few condiments that you could choose from. With it, I had one of their in house IPA Rudders beer - very tasty! They also brought out some crusty bread - very good. For our entrees, my wife had the Seafood Combo which was lemon Pepper baked scallops and haddock with a side Rudder House salad. I had the Deep Fried whole clams with a side Caesar salad. We absolutely loved our meals. Would definitely come back here to eat & would recommend this place to anyone wanting great seafood.

The reason we're only giving 3 stars is because of the location. It's in a strip mall and the patio…read moreis in a parking lot just off the main road so it's really unappealing. The patio itself is really great with lots of seating but it just feels weird sitting around in a stinky parking lot. The other reason is the very limited food menu. It's fine if you're just coming for a beer and only went a snack, but considering how great the beer is and how far you are from most other places, more seafood options would be great. Lots of free parking and staff is great. Come for the beer and sit on the patio (go inside for service and to order first).

Pleasant surprise! Appreciate they are open early on the weekdays when most breweries are not. Very…read morelarge location with delicious beers that are not high in alcohol content and not all IPAs which we liked. Most surprisingly the food was delicious! Quick but satisfying, I personally liked the grilled cheese with the bacon onion jam. Definitely stop by if you are in the area!!

This place is pretty trendy in a super cute town so I can see what all of the hype is about. The…read moreplace is massive with lots of seating at tables, the bar top or the patio out back in nice weather. The bonus here is the prices are super reasonable. Flights of 4 are only $8 and you can do ciders or beers. While the beers and ciders are okay, nothing really stands out at amazing. We were pleasantly surprised by the ginger cider. We expected it to be harsh, especially since it smelled strong, but was surprisingly mild and really good so we picked up a few cans. Almost everything is available in cans or bottle to go and their selection is HUGE so I'm sure there is something for everyone. Overall, a really nice place in a beautiful town. Lots of street parking but this town is super touristy so it can be hard to find a parking spot. Expect to park and walk a little bit most days.

What an interesting place, grab a drink, order food next door at Fort Anne Cafe., they then bring…read moreyour food here, while you enjoy a good beer and listen to very talented karaoke singers and another good singer, DJ in Maurice. We loved it here this Friday.

This is a very cool spot! Wandered in for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised - tasty…read moreselection of both beers and food (donair poutine on covered bridge chips as awesome as it sounds!). Staff was great, have already decided to come back.. strange to see a negative review from someone who didn't get in because it was too crowded.

Ok. This place is so charming. My wife and I walked in 10 til close(oops) and were warmly greeted…read moreby the owner. She promised no rush and offered great conversation. They have been open for 2 years and built almost everything themselves. They were also the first micro brewery(at the time) within a 2 1/2 hour span! We had a few samples, decided on the mojito sour and grabbed a growler to go. This is a VERY small town so for them to have such amazing offerings for beer and food was great. If we ever find ourselves in Nova Scotia again, we will be sure to stop.

Easy to miss and kind of tricky to get to because their address shows as Digby on their social…read moremedia but they're actually in Smith's Cove. LOTS of selection for beers on tap and to go. Free parking right outside and a beautiful outdoor seating area with a fire pit and picnic benches. If it's too chilly, sit in the heated veranda attached to the brewery. But don't come when it's busy; there are only three tables inside the veranda and one in the brewery. No food just yet but they're planning food trucks for the summer. They've got chips to go with your beer.