Winning two years in a row now, this 177-year-old converted mansion is the nicest place to get kicked out of in Halifax. But before you do that, you should try the menu. Offering up a hearty selection of traditional British pub grub, including fishcakes (for which it won Best Fishcakes in 2010), homemade beans and, […]
Henry House
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Hibernation stations
Alright winter, enough already. March just stormed in like a lion; we’re beginning need a fix of spring, real bad. What better way to drown your seasonal sorrows and avoid the outdoors than to head below street level? Here are some places to hide out and drink up. Rockbottom Brewery 5686 Spring Garden Road, 423-2938 […]
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Henry House third floor
[image-1]The historic Henry House Restaurant and Pub (1222 Barrington Street, 423-5660) has extended to the second floor of the ironstone and granite former residence of Confederation father William Alexander Henry, though they refer to it as the third floor, since the establishment already fills both a lower and upper level. It opened weeks ago after a year of renovation, with Victorian pub features shipped in from the UK. A brand new menu will arrive this week, reflecting the selection of “per-prohibition era cocktails,” says bartender and manager Jessica Alsop. “We’ve been working with a lot of bitters.” They serve appetizers
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Waiting for ‘nog
Halloween costumes are stuffed in the closet, Christmas decorations are on display at every possible store—all signs point to that in-between-seasons time where no one’s really sure what to do. The answer: warm yourself with specialty coffees in anticipation of things to come. Head to these bars for delicious drinks before the ‘nog gets here. […]
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Reigning men
For the next week, 5,000 sailors will spill into Halifax Harbour, just as the Queen makes her royal visit with Prince Philip. While you may not find them in the same place–no matter how high Elephant & Castle flies its Union Jack—it’d be in good taste to make a toast to Her Highness in a […]
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Best Fish Cakes
Coast readers have dished openly about the food in this place, which, along with the welcoming 176-year-old historic building, probably accounts for the popularity of the pub: We’ve never been in there when it’s quiet, and we’re in there all the time. In the winter especially, you’d be hard pressed to find a cozier spot, […]
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Best Pub Food
Coast readers have dished openly about the food in this place, which, along with the welcoming 176-year-old historic building, probably accounts for the popularity of the pub: We’ve never been in there when it’s quiet, and we’re in there all the time. In the winter especially, you’d be hard pressed to find a cozier spot, […]
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Drink like an Irishman
From the hallowed, boozy days of Sam Mallone and Ernie “Coach” Pantusso on Cheers to weekly armchair visits to MacLaren’s, the haunt of Barney Stinson and the rest of the gang on How I Met Your Mother, our culture loves to celebrate the neighbourhood pub. But more than that, we like to go to a […]
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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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Where to get toasty with toddies
The time has changed, it’s often below 10 degrees outside and getting off work means walking out of the office and into darkness—while it’s not winter yet, it sure friggin’ feels like it. Aside from hibernating under the covers, you can avoid the wintry weather by heading to one of these bars and warming your […]
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Granite Brewery Beer Store opens
Because summer feels like it’s here already this news ought to make you happy: the new Granite Brewery Beer Store is now officially open! Located at 6054 Stairs Street in the north end (between Kempt and Massachusetts), the new Granite Brewery, is open for business even if it looks, according to manager Joe Keefe, “not […]