The Palace repeats the dubious honour of being named best pick-up bar in Halifax—and simultaneously, best place to break up. How does The Palace do it, year after year? You could be cynical and say it’s all just booze, perfume and hormones, or you could take the optimistic view and use the word we prefer: “atmosphere.” Really, the only thing that’s not easy about The Palace is going to be that early-morning walk of shame. 1721 Brunswick, 420-0015
1st runner-up The Dome, 1741 Argyle, 422-6907
2nd runner-up Reflections Cabaret, 5184 Sackville, 422-2957