Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Probably the best burger in town. At least it's definitely my favourite.
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2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax
1533 Barrington StreetProbably the best burger in town. At least it's definitely my favourite.
The Old Apothecary
1496 Lower Water StReally great pastries and bread and lovely coffee.
Amazing cocktails and small plates. A little on the pricier side but it's a lovely space and delicious.
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Highwayman
1673 Barrington StAmazing cocktails and small plates. A little on the pricier side but it's a lovely space and delicious.
Lovely little bistro that serves delicious pizza.
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Morris East Restaurant & Wine
5212 Morris StLovely little bistro that serves delicious pizza.
It's a bit of a trek from the airbnb. But it's worth the 30 minute walk or the quick cab ride. Bar Kismet is the best seafood in the city. It's fresh and beautiful and not super touristed.
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Bar Kismet
2733 Agricola StIt's a bit of a trek from the airbnb. But it's worth the 30 minute walk or the quick cab ride. Bar Kismet is the best seafood in the city. It's fresh and beautiful and not super touristed.
Great brunch and dinner. Lovely little menu. The fried chicken is delish.
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Just Us Cafe
5896 Spring Garden RdGreat brunch and dinner. Lovely little menu. The fried chicken is delish.
Nice steak house on the water. A little on the pricier side.
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CUT Steakhouse
5120 Salter StNice steak house on the water. A little on the pricier side.
Lovely little coffee shop with french pastries.
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Le French Fix Pâtisserie
5233 Prince StLovely little coffee shop with french pastries.
Hop on the Dartmouth ferry for $2.50 and go to the Canteen. A great little restaurant that actually takes reservations (they are hard to come by sometimes in this city!). And the ferry ride can be very pretty on a nice evening.
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The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland StHop on the Dartmouth ferry for $2.50 and go to the Canteen. A great little restaurant that actually takes reservations (they are hard to come by sometimes in this city!). And the ferry ride can be very pretty on a nice evening.
If you want to grab the ferry during the day check out Two If By Sea. Delicious locally roasted coffee and the most epic croissant you will ever have.
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Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StIf you want to grab the ferry during the day check out Two If By Sea. Delicious locally roasted coffee and the most epic croissant you will ever have.
Higher end Italian food. It's got a fabulous view, right on the ocean and the food is worth it.
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The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StHigher end Italian food. It's got a fabulous view, right on the ocean and the food is worth it.
Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water StA more casual Italian option. Still super delicious.
A walk past the citadel hill takes you to this lovely little spot. Cute brunch and a nice place to grab a cocktail.
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Field Guide
2076 Gottingen StA walk past the citadel hill takes you to this lovely little spot. Cute brunch and a nice place to grab a cocktail.
My favorite restaurant in the whole city. The service is fantastic, the menu is always changing with fresh ingredients. Brunch can get a little busy but dinner is usually pretty doable for a table of 2.
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Edna
2053 Gottingen StMy favorite restaurant in the whole city. The service is fantastic, the menu is always changing with fresh ingredients. Brunch can get a little busy but dinner is usually pretty doable for a table of 2.
If you want to check out the Hyrdrostone area of Halifax stop by The Ostrich Club. Delicious seafood forward menu and nice vibes. They have a nice brunch and lunch menu as well.
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The Ostrich Club
5529 Young StIf you want to check out the Hyrdrostone area of Halifax stop by The Ostrich Club. Delicious seafood forward menu and nice vibes. They have a nice brunch and lunch menu as well.
My favourite pizza in the city. If you can't make it to eat in they also deliver.
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Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StMy favourite pizza in the city. If you can't make it to eat in they also deliver.
Little Oak Bar
Cute little oyster and wine bar on the waterfront.
aFrite Restaurant
1360 Lower Water StModern middle eastern food close to the water front.
The Daily Grind Cafe & Art Bar
1475 Lower Water StJust a couple blocks away for a decent cup of coffee.
A little hole in the wall Turkish restaurant. The owners are so nice and the food is fresh and delicious.
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Lemon Tree Restaurant
805 Bedford HighwayA little hole in the wall Turkish restaurant. The owners are so nice and the food is fresh and delicious.
A fun Taco & Mexican restaurant with good margaritas.
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Antojo Tacos + Tequila
1667 Argyle StA fun Taco & Mexican restaurant with good margaritas.
Really really beautiful space. I'd say the drinks are better than food. Pop in for a cocktail and some oysters.
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Lot Six
1685 Argyle StReally really beautiful space. I'd say the drinks are better than food. Pop in for a cocktail and some oysters.
Man Bean
1284 Barrington StReally close to the loft. Really good Vietnamese pho soup.
Parks & Nature
You can hike through the woods or take a nice stroll along the ocean. Really gorgeous views.
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Parque Point Pleasant
5530 Point Pleasant DrYou can hike through the woods or take a nice stroll along the ocean. Really gorgeous views.
Lovely spot to walk around and grab an ice cream or coffee.
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Jardins Públicos de Halifax
Summer StreetLovely spot to walk around and grab an ice cream or coffee.
Shopping
Really cute little import shop. Locally owned, just a lovely spot for unique clothing, jewlery and gifts.
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Black Market Boutique
1545 Grafton StReally cute little import shop. Locally owned, just a lovely spot for unique clothing, jewlery and gifts.
Biscuit General Store
2050 Gottingen StSweet little locally owned clothing shop.
Elsie's Used Clothing
1530 Queen StAwesome consignment store. Great finds.
Right on the ocean. Pretty views and great local food and crafts. It's open every day but Saturday has every vendor and it is bustling.
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Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdRight on the ocean. Pretty views and great local food and crafts. It's open every day but Saturday has every vendor and it is bustling.
Lovely little shop with lots of local artists. A nice spot to grab a meaningful souvenir.
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Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio
1453 Brunswick StLovely little shop with lots of local artists. A nice spot to grab a meaningful souvenir.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome beer garden with tons of stuff on tap. Good food and check out the dairy bar for ice cream.
Only open in the summer months. They have a tap room in on barrington street as well that is great for the colder months or gloomier days.
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Stillwell Beergarden
5688 Spring Garden RdAwesome beer garden with tons of stuff on tap. Good food and check out the dairy bar for ice cream.
Only open in the summer months. They have a tap room in on barrington street as well that is great for the colder months or gloomier days.
Little craft brewery. Their beer is really good and they have a nice tap room with snacks.
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2 Crows Brewing Co.
1932 Brunswick StLittle craft brewery. Their beer is really good and they have a nice tap room with snacks.
Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs
1269 Barrington StA classic blues bar.
Essentials
Great little high end grocery store. They also have awesome take away options like salads, soups, etc,
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Pete's Fine Foods
1515 Dresden RowGreat little high end grocery store. They also have awesome take away options like salads, soups, etc,
Grocery store for all the basics. Just a short walk from the apartment.
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Sobeys Queen Street
1120 Queen StGrocery store for all the basics. Just a short walk from the apartment.
Really nice magazine shop. But also right next door and they have some convience store basics.
Atlantic News
5560 Morris StReally nice magazine shop. But also right next door and they have some convience store basics.
NSLC
5540 Clyde StNova Scotia Liquor Commission. Your average liquor store.
Arts & Culture
Right on the ocean. Lovely museum on the history of immigration to Canada.
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Museu da Imigração Canadense no Pier 21
1055 Marginal RdRight on the ocean. Lovely museum on the history of immigration to Canada.
Lovely little theatre. Check out the current play. If you happen to be around during a new show you can catch the monday night show for pay what you can.
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Teatro Neptune
1593 Argyle StLovely little theatre. Check out the current play. If you happen to be around during a new show you can catch the monday night show for pay what you can.
Getting Around
Spring garden is a main hub for the busses. You can take one for almost everywhere in the city. I would recommend using google transit to find correct routes.
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Spring Garden Road
Spring Garden RoadSpring garden is a main hub for the busses. You can take one for almost everywhere in the city. I would recommend using google transit to find correct routes.