Great atmosphere, great food and service. I would come back for sure.
Shawn McLeod
My favorite place to eat in Halifax. Comfortable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Bologna Sandwich, Dutch Mess
Jon Stone
A great atmosphere and great food wonderful choice of beer on tap an in bottles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Davis
bro honestly I gotta gatekeep this place cuz like it’s the only restaurant that feels Canadian workers were nice
Alex Wang
We came on a summer Saturday evening and the place was packed, with dozens waiting. As a group of 2, we were able to be seated after a 15 minute wait. Inside had a colonial charm, but it was hard to appreciate with so many customers.
We ordered two appetizers and two mains, and spent $90 after tax and tip. Service was great, and the food came out in a timely fashion.
The fried clams were absolutely scrumptious; perfectly breaded, no oil residue, with a light but flavorful tartar sauce to accompany. The lemon wedge was extremely juicy and fresh, and was cut for ease of squeezing. The best fried clams I’ve had in all of Atlantic Canada, and could easily hold its own to the best fried clams Maine, USA can offer.
The fried taters were extremely tasty and interesting; they didn’t look like potatoes at all. It seemed like it was first baked, then sliced and fried perfectly. The garnishes and sauces chosen for the dish paired with the potatoes excellently.
The halibut in the Dutch Mess was cooked to perfection. The cream sauce wasn’t heavy, and did not mask the fantastic tastes and textures of the halibut or wilted greens. The molasses brown bread that came with the dish was also very good; most places that serve brown bread have it come out way too wheaty and malty.
Compared to the rest of the dishes, the Fried Chicken Sandwich was nothing special. That is, it was still very good, but everything else was just that amazing.
A must visit when coming to Halifax!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Skye
We were those people; arriving two minutes before the kitchen closed and submitting orders. The staff were all extremely kind despite that, and the bartender makes a strong drink! Honestly, the fish and chips was the best fish I had out of our entire Halifax trip, so we were even happier they still served us dinner. The batter on the fish is light, super crunchy, and not very greasy at all! HIGHLY recommend. Also, the building is absolutely gorgeous, the atmosphere is a winner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria Frans
Great beers and a great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Forzano
Sat outside in the back, such a nice atmosphere. I loved the wild cider they had on tap and the fried clams were amazing and fresh! The fish and chips were not my thing but the rest of my group loved it.
Prepare to wait at least half an hour for a table but it's worth it. Food is top tier and staff is remarkably attentive. It's quite loud and crowded but it just adds to the charm. Easily one of the best restaurants I've ever been to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Zhu
One of the best meals we had in the Maritimes. A beautiful building. We got the devilled eggs with anchovies, fried pepperoni, chopped hamburger, hodge podge with pork belly, and sticky toffee pudding. I’ll be thinking of this place for the rest of my life! Please go here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meghan Hill
Best gastropub in the world
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katy Hill
Best place to eat in Halifax. Period.
Worth any wait. Good, staff, and vibe are all outstanding. First place I take folks visiting from out of town 🩷
Great atmosphere, great food and service. I would come back for sure.
My favorite place to eat in Halifax. Comfortable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Bologna Sandwich, Dutch Mess
A great atmosphere and great food wonderful choice of beer on tap an in bottles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bro honestly I gotta gatekeep this place cuz like it’s the only restaurant that feels Canadian workers were nice
We came on a summer Saturday evening and the place was packed, with dozens waiting. As a group of 2, we were able to be seated after a 15 minute wait. Inside had a colonial charm, but it was hard to appreciate with so many customers.
We ordered two appetizers and two mains, and spent $90 after tax and tip. Service was great, and the food came out in a timely fashion.
The fried clams were absolutely scrumptious; perfectly breaded, no oil residue, with a light but flavorful tartar sauce to accompany. The lemon wedge was extremely juicy and fresh, and was cut for ease of squeezing. The best fried clams I’ve had in all of Atlantic Canada, and could easily hold its own to the best fried clams Maine, USA can offer.
The fried taters were extremely tasty and interesting; they didn’t look like potatoes at all. It seemed like it was first baked, then sliced and fried perfectly. The garnishes and sauces chosen for the dish paired with the potatoes excellently.
The halibut in the Dutch Mess was cooked to perfection. The cream sauce wasn’t heavy, and did not mask the fantastic tastes and textures of the halibut or wilted greens. The molasses brown bread that came with the dish was also very good; most places that serve brown bread have it come out way too wheaty and malty.
Compared to the rest of the dishes, the Fried Chicken Sandwich was nothing special. That is, it was still very good, but everything else was just that amazing.
A must visit when coming to Halifax!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were those people; arriving two minutes before the kitchen closed and submitting orders. The staff were all extremely kind despite that, and the bartender makes a strong drink!
Honestly, the fish and chips was the best fish I had out of our entire Halifax trip, so we were even happier they still served us dinner. The batter on the fish is light, super crunchy, and not very greasy at all! HIGHLY recommend. Also, the building is absolutely gorgeous, the atmosphere is a winner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great beers and a great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sat outside in the back, such a nice atmosphere. I loved the wild cider they had on tap and the fried clams were amazing and fresh! The fish and chips were not my thing but the rest of my group loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fish and chips was very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food
Excellent atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Prepare to wait at least half an hour for a table but it's worth it. Food is top tier and staff is remarkably attentive. It's quite loud and crowded but it just adds to the charm. Easily one of the best restaurants I've ever been to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best meals we had in the Maritimes. A beautiful building. We got the devilled eggs with anchovies, fried pepperoni, chopped hamburger, hodge podge with pork belly, and sticky toffee pudding. I’ll be thinking of this place for the rest of my life! Please go here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best gastropub in the world
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best place to eat in Halifax. Period.
Worth any wait. Good, staff, and vibe are all outstanding. First place I take folks visiting from out of town 🩷
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bologna Sandwich, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Deviled Eggs, Taters, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Chocolate Mousse, Molasses Bread
A Pub that is worthy of its accolades.
Everything from the staff hospitality, cask ales and kegged cocktails to the food is excellent.
The gourmet modern twist on traditional Nova Scotian classic fare is particularly noteworthy. Every dish tried here has been spot on.
It is my hope that a new standard is being set here and other pubs and restaurants in Halifax will follow suit.
Overall this spot is worth a detour from downtown or the greater HRM to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dutch Mess, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Taters
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