Due to declining business downtown Brussels has closed its doors for good. We thank all our customers for a great 5 years. Cheers! — Brussels (@BrusselsRest) March 11, 2014 After five years of serving up an almost incomparable beer selection, tapas and more on Granville Square, Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie (1873 Granville Street) has closed […]
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Best Beer Selection
Gold Winner The Maxwell’s Plum English Pub Silver Winner Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie Bronze Winner The Henry House Restaurant & Pub Feel like the selection of beer at your typical pub is as limited as your wardrobe? Well Maxwell’s Plum has a selection of over 60 beers on tap, where you can sample all sorts […]
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Halifax’s top beer bars
The Henry House There’s no need to turn to Europe for a seriously tar-black brew on St. Patrick’s Day. Choose from The Henry House’s selection of darker beers, priced at $6.25 a pint: Indulge in the Montreal-based McAuslan’s St. Ambroise oatmeal stout, brewed from dark malts and roasted barley and packing a distinct mocha flavour. […]
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Brussels gets lounge licence
Operatiuns manager for the Hamachi Group, Ivan Nickerson, has confirmed with Shoptalk that Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie (1873 Granville Street, 446-4700) now has a lounge licence, which allows the establishment to serve alcohol without the clientele ordering food. Nickerson says though the business has no plans to changing its style to be a competitor to, […]
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Finding value on the menu
Brooklyn Warehouse 2795 Windsor street, 446-8181 If you’re hoping to impress a dinner date without breaking the bank, hit Brooklyn Warehouse for BYOB night on Wednesdays. Most joints that allow you to bring your own bottle of wine charge a corkage fee ranging from $5 to $25, but Brooklyn Warehouse will cork your bottle for […]
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Fruit flavoured beers: Brews with bite
Halifax Alehouse The Alehouse has plenty to choose from when it comes to pleasing your beer belly. But for those less enthusiastic about traditional flavours, the bar’s Pump House Blueberry Ale is sure to satisfy all tastes. It’s light, refreshing and flavourful—a yummy treat for anyone who prefers a fruitier drink. 1717 Brunswick Street, 423-6113 […]
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Brussels Beerfest Imminent
Octoberfest may be gone for another year, but don’t despair, beer-lover. This Wednesday evening, November 18, Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie (1873 Granville Street, 446-4700) is hosting a Belgian Beerfest Dinner. Beer expert Roger Mittag will provide some beer insight, plus there’ll be a reception with mussels followed by a three course dinner paired with unique […]
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Brussels anniversaire
Last week downtown eatery Brussels Restaurant and Brasserie (1873 Granville, 446-4700) celebrated a year of serving European brews and delicacies to Haligonians. For more information on their menus (including their weekend European brunches) visit brusselsrestaurant.ca.
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Brussels: beer n’ frites
Ken Greer and Boris Mirtchev, the brains behind the successful Hamachi mini-empire, have turned to Mirtchev’s Belgian roots for their latest venture. Brussels opened on Granville in September and is comprised of two long narrow rooms, side-by-side. The dining room’s beautiful wood panelling, high-backed banquettes and comfortable wooden chairs provide a warm sense of grandeur. […]