Pamela’s guidebook, mostly it's about food
Food scene
Great local LGBTQ+ coffee spot, even has a back patio so people can bring their dogs. Close by.
15 locals recommend
Dilly Dally Coffee Cafe
6100 Quinpool RdGreat local LGBTQ+ coffee spot, even has a back patio so people can bring their dogs. Close by.
Right on the harbour front boardwalk it is fabulous - and the food! wow.
171 locals recommend
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StRight on the harbour front boardwalk it is fabulous - and the food! wow.
A famous chef, delectable seafood, a genuine treat. Easy to take the ferry from downtown Halifax to Dartmouth for this special place.
74 locals recommend
The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland StA famous chef, delectable seafood, a genuine treat. Easy to take the ferry from downtown Halifax to Dartmouth for this special place.
A 20 minute walk from Yale Street, this is a real pub that is always busy.
24 locals recommend
The Brown Hound Public House
2394 Agricola StA 20 minute walk from Yale Street, this is a real pub that is always busy.
The chef is truly a wizard. Highly recommend. and it's just around the corner from Yale.
Quinn’s Arms
6285 Quinpool RoadThe chef is truly a wizard. Highly recommend. and it's just around the corner from Yale.
Bar Sofia
1709 Lower Water StreetThe newest hip hot spot in Halifax. and serving excellent food too.
It's the scent of roasting garlic that hits you when you walk in the door. Fantastic.
40 locals recommend
Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water StIt's the scent of roasting garlic that hits you when you walk in the door. Fantastic.
LF Bakery
2063 Gottingen StFamous french bakery.
Lemonade General Store
5525 Young StBest homemade ice cream in the city.
This little spot recently won a spot on the 'Top 10 Bars in the World' award. a 30 minute walk from Yale Street. and of course the food is brilliant.
70 locals recommend
Bar Kismet
2733 Agricola StThis little spot recently won a spot on the 'Top 10 Bars in the World' award. a 30 minute walk from Yale Street. and of course the food is brilliant.
Heartwood
6250 Quinpool RdVegan spot very close to Yale. Excellent reviews.
Local brew pub where people can bring their dogs! No food but great drinks.
7 locals recommend
The Oxford Taproom
6418 Quinpool RdLocal brew pub where people can bring their dogs! No food but great drinks.
It's about the music - we've had lots of fun in this spot.
49 locals recommend
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StIt's about the music - we've had lots of fun in this spot.
Is any trip to Halifax complete without a visit to the Lower Deck? They also serve delicious nachos.
75 locals recommend
The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StIs any trip to Halifax complete without a visit to the Lower Deck? They also serve delicious nachos.
Shopping
You can buy all things package-free here; toothpaste, detergent, deodorant, soap. Bring your own containers.
7 locals recommend
The Tare Shop
5539 Cornwallis StYou can buy all things package-free here; toothpaste, detergent, deodorant, soap. Bring your own containers.
Organic Earth Market
6487 Quinpool RdLarge health food store nearby.
Saturday mornings in Halifax, half the city is here getting incredible produce, bakery items, and coffees. Sit out back and watch the ocean.
196 locals recommend
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdSaturday mornings in Halifax, half the city is here getting incredible produce, bakery items, and coffees. Sit out back and watch the ocean.
Sightseeing
Recently built and winner of several international awards for architecture. Cafe on the top floor.
124 locals recommend
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdRecently built and winner of several international awards for architecture. Cafe on the top floor.
Not enough cities have a downtown garden for us all to use. My mother loves this place. The ducks do too.
234 locals recommend
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetNot enough cities have a downtown garden for us all to use. My mother loves this place. The ducks do too.
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrA great downtown walk along the water.