The Stillwell Freehouse 2534 Agricola Street How do you build a new pub? That was the question that challenged Laura MacDonald, Chris Reynolds and Andrew Connell when they started planning what would be the third member of the Stillwell beer bar family over a year ago. With the same beer-forward philosophy they’ve pushed forward with […]
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Best Bar
Gold Winner Good Robot Brewing Co. Silver Winner Durty Nelly’s Authentic Irish Pub Bronze Winner Stillwell Beer Bar Good Robot Brewing Co. has shot up from last year’s bronze to take gold in this category. “It’s obviously humbling,” says co-owner Josh Counsil. “We never set out to be the best bar in Halifax.” With movie […]
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Best Beer Selection
Gold Winner Stillwell Beer Bar Silver Winner Battery Park Beerbar & Eatery Bronze Winner Good Robot Brewing Co. It’s been nearly five years since this Barrington Street beer bar opened its doors and wowed beer nerds and curious drinkers alike with their wide array of options. And co-owner Chris Reynolds says thanks to that maturity, […]
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Best Fries
Gold Winner Bud The Spud Silver Winner Stillwell Beer Bar Bronze Winner Willy’s Fresh Cut Fries & Burgers Speaking of food truck survival (see above), Bud is the oldest one in town thanks to the popularity of these paper bags of French fries. For 41 years this unforgettable white chip wagon has been pulling practically […]
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Pint/Counterpint: 10 local beers to drink this summer
Stilly Pils Unfiltered Pilsner Stillwell Brewing Co. Available on draught only at HQ and/or the beergarden, this beer is a must-try when you see it on tap. Brewer Christopher P. Reynolds is constantly chasing the perfect pils and is well on his way to nailing it. Punched up with noble hops, there’s just the right […]
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In a sour mood? Here’s 7 superb beers you have to try
“People’s taste buds evolve and the trends evolve,” says Jeremy Taylor, head brewer and co-owner at 2 Crows Brewing. “A few years ago it was all about the super big IPAs that have a billion IBUs, and then in the past year or so it’s more on the juicy IPAs with less IBUs and people […]
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East Coast Crafted dives into stories of craft beer in Atlantic Canada
East Coast Crafted launch Saturday December 9, 12pm Stillwell, 1672 Barrington Street “We want it to be a few different books in one book,” Chris Reynolds says of East Coast Crafted. “It’s supposed to be kind of a coffee table book that is a celebration of our scene.” Reynolds—co-owner of Stillwell beer bar—teamed up with […]
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Drink this: Stillwell Four
A post shared by Stillwell Brewing Co (@stillwellbrewing) on Nov 13, 2017 at 8:58am PST Stillwell’s latest creation is not only a celebration of four years in the biz, but also the first bottle release to come out of its own brewing location. Earlier this year, Stillwell co-owner Chris Reynolds decided to rent some space […]
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25 all right: a round-up of dishes you have to eat right now
We’ve rounded up 25 meals from across the city that blow our minds, stand the test of time and keep our cravings constant. These are the things you should absolutely have eaten, should be eating right now or should plan to eat in the near future. In the words of Thrush Hermit, which celebrates 25 […]
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Best Beer Selection
Gold Winner Stillwell Beer Bar Silver Winner Battery Park Beer Bar & Eatery Bronze Winner The Maxwell’s Plum How very thoughtful of you, Halifax, to bestow some gold upon Stillwell just in time for its fourth birthday. Now that the beer bar’s spunky sister location (the one you voted as the Best Patio winner) has […]
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Best Fries
Gold Winner Bud the Spud Silver Winner Stillwell Beer Bar Bronze Winner Stubborn Goat Gastropub “We’re enthusiastic about our fries,” says Bud The Spud’s Jody LeBlanc, and it seems that thousands of Haligonians agree, according to our polls. The OG of the city’s food truck scene, Bud been on the road in some shape or […]
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Major date night ideas
Whether you’re swiping on Tinder or hitting up all the campus parties, the start of the school year is prime time to meet someone new (or maybe actually talk to the person you did nothing but stare at in meal hall last semester, you weirdo). Figuring out where to go on a date can be […]