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…
Must-see nightlife in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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;…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Brunswick
Watch life wander by from the sidewalk tables of this cafe serving good espressos, fresh-pressed orange juice and backed treats.
