Must-see nightlife in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

  • Stilwell

    Halifax

    A massive, wall-size chalkboard of brews from across Canada and beyond (all with a handwritten description and each delivered through a brass tap) gives…

  • Lot Six

    Halifax

    The soaring glass atrium that floods the room with light adds an extra touch of class to this slinky cocktail joint, which mostly crafts its own mixes but…

  • The Muse

    New Brunswick

    If you're feeling drinky in the afternoon, come here for cool cocktails or coffee alongside bagels and gourmet cream cheese with muddled raspberry or…

  • Good Robot

    Halifax

    This new North End microbrewery has become known for its wild beers: you might taste a watermelon-and-kiwi fruit Pink Flamingo, a coffee-and-cherry-pie…

  • Breton Brewing

    Cape Breton Island

    The top place around Sydney for a beer is the taproom of this up-and-coming brewery, run by local beer masters. You can watch the brewing process while…

  • Rouge

    Saint John

    Hands down the best coffee in town, if not the province. If your curiosity peaks, you can also try elderflower mimosa, pink lemonade or a variety of cold…

  • Tatamagouche Brewing Co

    Nova Scotia

    Tata's beloved brewery now has a Nova Scotia–wide reputation, and for good reason: its beers are world-class. The lagers and session ales in particular…

  • Battery Park Beerbar & Eatery

    Nova Scotia

    The best place for a brew in Dartmouth, this industrially styled beer bar has 20 taps, plus a super menu of snacky food such as burgers, chicken skewers,…

  • Copper Bottom Brewing

    Prince Edward Island

    The first craft brewery and taproom to open in King's County, this lively establishment serves up a range of ales to its Montague clientele, including an…

  • Evermore Brewing Company

    Prince Edward Island

    This on-trend brewery serves up a choice of ales, sours, seasonal brews and punchy stouts (you can see the stainless-steel vats from the bar). Located in…

  • Chain Yard Urban Cidery

    Halifax

    Craving a change from the craft-beer tsunami in Halifax? No sweat: head for the city's only craft cidery, with wares made from 100% Nova Scotia apples…

  • Something's Brewing

    New Brunswick

    Down by the water, this tiny cafe-bar is dynamite. Grab a spot on the big deck for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails, wine and New Brunswick beer. The…

  • The Furnace Room

    New Brunswick

    In an alley behind the Capitol Theatre, this leafy patio with big wooden barrel tables and strings of lights is a lovely place to while away an evening…

  • Holy Whale Brewery

    New Brunswick

    Housed in a converted church, this lively brewery is making a name for itself across the Maritimes. The punchy Devil's Half Acre IPA and creamy Medusa…

  • Graystone Brewing

    New Brunswick

    Somewhat industrial with a hopping street patio, the cool cats hang out here to sip on Graystone and other local brews. Although still in its infancy, the…

  • Heritage Brewing Co

    Nova Scotia

    Founded in 2017, this brewery has fast become Yarmouth's drinking venue of choice, with a range of core ales supplemented by guest ales from around Nova…

  • Picaroons

    Saint John

    With a mothership in Fredericton, this cool brewery creates six beers on-site. With a long wooden table wound around the room and additional barrel tables…

  • Red Rover Craft Cider

    New Brunswick

    This convivial ciderhouse serves craft brews made by New Brunswick's original (and very passionate) cider producers. Try all four on tap with a short…

  • Garrison Brewing Company

    Halifax

    A grandaddy of the Halifax brewing scene, Garrison is down by the waterfront in an impressive warehouse space full of upturned beer barrels and scuffed…

  • Tide & Boar

    New Brunswick

    A classy gastropub that serves it's own and other local beer, plus wines and fancy cocktails. When its smoker is going, order brisket, ribs, pulled pork…

  • Saint James' Gate

    New Brunswick

    An upmarket tavern with a hum that reverberates off the dark wooden beams of its interior. The bar is a friendly place to prop yourself up, while a small…

  • Propeller Brewing Company

    Halifax

    In the first wave of Halifax microbreweries, Propeller is still leading the way with its consistently good beers: the core range includes a pilsner, a…

  • Henry House

    Halifax

    Solid as a brick, this National Historic Site is one of the city's best surviving examples of the Halifax House, a 19th-century stone style developed by…

  • Pump House

    New Brunswick

    At the laid-back Pump House, duck into a booth and devour a good burger, fish-and-chips or wood-fired pizza. Beers brewed here are understandably popular;…

  • The Capital Complex

    New Brunswick

    A series of balconies, floors, clubs, bars and venues, this complex is where it's at on summer nights. Whether you're into beer, cocktails, live comedy or…

  • Stilwell Beer Garden

    Halifax

    The outdoor offshot of Stilwell, this popular urban beer garden serves a huge range of beers, plus killer hot dogs and pretzels. The 'garden' tag is a bit…

  • Sou'West

    Prince Edward Island

    Dining on the water-view deck or quaffing some sundowner beers: that's what you come to Sou'West for. There's an oyster bar plus a standard range of…

  • Rare Bird

    Nova Scotia

    The first man to set up a brewery in Guysborough was Nicolas Denys, way back in 1659, and the beer-heads at Rare Bird are proud to continue that legacy…

  • Happinez Wine Bar

    Saint John

    If you want a break from beer, duck into this intimate little wine bar. The list is mainly international, and while cellar wines by the bottle come with a…

  • Sussex Ale Works

    New Brunswick

    The epitome of microbreweries, this tiny place brews four tasty beers including the Sussexy Blonde and the Milk Stout. Sip them alongside corn popped on…

  • Big Tide Brewing Company

    Saint John

    This subterranean brewpub is a local hangout and a cozy spot for a pint (try the Confederation Cream Ale or the Whistlepig Stout). They have five beers on…

  • Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar

    Halifax

    One for those late-night sweet cravings: a cocktail bar that also serves ice-cream sundaes and sinful desserts such as lemon pavlova, peanut-butter pie…

  • Fo'c'sle

    Nova Scotia

    Dubbing itself 'Chester's Living Room', this ramshackle pub is a lively place to rub shoulders with the locals. There's been a pub of some sort on this…

  • Tom's Little Havana

    Halifax

    Craft beers, game nights, Scotch nights and a daily happy hour (5pm to 8pm) make Tom's feel like an extension of the living room at your best mate's place.

  • Big Spruce Brewing

    Cape Breton Island

    Pop into this farmyard brewery, about 14km southwest of Baddeck, to grab a growler of unfiltered, unpasteurized, 'unbelievably good', locally brewed beer.

  • Lobster Barn Pub and Eatery

    Prince Edward Island

    This gorgeous little pub in an old barn is a great place for a beer, but the food's good too – and yes, there's lobster, as well as copious craft beer.

  • Two Islands Brewing

    Nova Scotia

    This newly opened microbrewery has four core ales: a blonde, an Irish red, a porter and an American pale ale. It also runs a small cafe next door.

  • Harbour House

    Nova Scotia

    A pleasant portside watering hole that has lots of Nova Scotian ales to try, plus basic pub dishes. Opening hours can be a little erratic.

  • Doryman Pub & Grill

    Cape Breton Island

    This is the joint to swing by for live fiddle and piano sessions every Saturday (2pm to 6pm), and live entertainment most weeknights.

  • Honeybeans

    New Brunswick

    Watch life wander by from the sidewalk tables of this cafe serving good espressos, fresh-pressed orange juice and backed treats.

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