Halifax places
The best of Halifax
Restaurants, bars, cafés and hidden corners, picked by the musicians, actors, comedians and founders who shape the city. In their own words. No place pays to be here.
106 places · 22 guides
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The most-picked places in Halifax
The spots that made more than one list.
Place · Downtown · 4 picks
Propeller Arcade
Picked by Jeremie Saunders, Moira & Claire and 1 more
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Pub · North End · 4 picks
The Narrows Public House
Picked by Rankin MacInnis, Dave Sampson and 2 more
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Pub · Downtown · 3 picks
The Brown Hound Public House (Agricola)
Picked by Kristyn Green, Daniel James McFadyen and 1 more
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Bar · Downtown · 3 picks
The Local Restaurant and Bar
Picked by Rankin MacInnis, Dave Sampson and 1 more
Restaurant · North End · 2 picks
Bar Kismet
Picked by Rebekah Higgs and Matt Mays
Halifavourites
Their Halifax
Jax Irwin, Matt Mays, Pat Roach and 19 others on the places they love.
Radio host, digital creator
Jax Irwin’s Halifax
Singer-songwriter
Matt Mays’ Halifax
Actor, comedian
Pat Roach's Halifax
Actor
Alexandra McDonald's Halifax
Creative director, filmmaker
Dave Culligan's Halifax
Marketing strategist, author
Ross Simmonds' Halifax
Band
Moira & Claire and Postfun's Halifax
Singer-songwriter, musician
Brett Matthews' Halifax
Podcast host, cystic fibrosis advocate
Jeremie Saunders' Halifax
Actor, musician
Steve Lund's Halifax
Musician, singer-songwriter
Ria Mae's Halifax
Musician, indie-folk artist
Daniel James McFadyen's Halifax
Musician, singer-songwriter
Mo Kenney's Halifax
Musician, artist
Burry's Halifax
Comedian, actor
Kristyn Green's Halifax
Musician, songwriter
Dave Sampson's Halifax
Musician, diy influencer
Rebekah Higgs' Halifax
Event host, bartender
Rankin's Halifax
Musician, rapper
Quake Matthews' Halifax
DJ, entrepreneur
Okay TK's Halifax
Vocalist, singer-songwriter
Lindsay Misiner's Halifax
Media-professional
Katie Kelly's Halifax
By neighbourhood
North End, Halifax
18 places picked in the North End.
- The Narrows Public HousePub“It feels like you're walking into someone's well thought out, cozy home.”Alexandra McDonald+3
- Bar KismetRestaurant“The Carrots & Crab is my obsession.”Rebekah Higgs+1
- Salvatore's Pizzaiolo TrattoriaRestaurant“I have been going to Salvatores for 14 years.”Lindsay Misiner+1
- Bramble CafeCafé“I've been telling my wife about this place for months.”Ria Mae
- Espresso 46Coffee shop“BEST COFFEE I'VE EVER TASTED.”Alexandra McDonald
- FRED.Hair salon“He's been my Halifax go-to for years.”Ria Mae
- Good Robot Brewing - Robie St. Taproom, Store & Beer Garden“These guys are like the Willy Wonka of Beer in this city.”Ross Simmonds
- Gus' Pub“Our fav venue has gotta be Gus' Pub.”Moira & Claire