Nightlife

NIGHTLIFE

CASINOS

Casino Nova Scotia 1983 Upper Water St., Halifax 902-425-7777 / 1-888-6GAMES6 / casinonovascotia.com Located on the Halifax waterfront, with 400+ slot machines, electronic table games, and table games. Dining, live entertainment. Open Monday–Thursday, 10am–4am; Friday–Sunday, open 24 hours. Must be 19 or older with government-issued photo ID.

COMEDY CLUBS

Yuk Yuk’s Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, 1181 Hollis St., Halifax 902-429-9857 / yukyuks.com Showcases stand-up comedians from across Canada. Showtime 8pm Wednesday–Saturday.

DINNER THEATRES

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre 1741 Grafton St., Halifax 902-425-1961 / graftonstdinnertheatre.com Live theatre—music, comedy, and a three-course dinner. Box office open Monday–Saturday, noon–5pm.

ESCAPE ROOMS

Captured Escape Rooms 4th floor, 1684 Barrington St., Halifax 902-422-2224 / capturedescaperooms.com Find the clues, solve the puzzles and work together to escape. Family-owned business offers seven escape room experiences and a large party area for events.

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Escape Artists 475 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville 902-266-5503 / escapeartistshfx.com Three scenarios await you at this local escape room. Use your problem-solving skills to interact with objects in the room and solve brain teasers to escape within the hour.

The Great Escape 5693 North St., Halifax / thegreatescape-HFX.com Grab six to nine of your closest friends and solve this Titanic-themed escape room in under an hour. Reservation required.

Trapped 1313 Barrington St., Halifax / 902-406-0011 / trapped.ca Part of a country-wide chain of escape rooms, this location offers you the opportunity to be a part of the story as you solve clues to complete this onehour game.

PUBS, LOUNGES & CABARETS

The Auction House 1726 Argyle St., Halifax 902-431-1726 / auctionhousehalifax.com Historic downtown building. Beer-centric, creative menu. Local and international beers on tap. Open daily. Happy hour prices after 8pm daily.

Battery Park Beerbar & Eatery 62 Ochterloney St., Dartmouth 902-446-2337 / batterypark.ca Twenty rotating taps of Nova Scotian craft beer, plus local cider and wine. All-day menu featuring snacks, burgers, etc. Open Sunday–Thursday, 11:30am–midnight; Friday–Saturday, 11:30am–1am.

Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs 1269 Barrington St., Halifax / 902-423-2526 / bearlys.ca Live blues five nights weekly, blues jam on Sunday nights. Comedy and karaoke on Wednesdays. Ribs, wings, burgers, and Filipino food.

The Bitter End Martini Bar & Restaurant 1572 Argyle St., Halifax / 902-425-3039 / bitterend.ca Fine martinis, creative seasonal menu, and upscale intimate atmosphere. Open 4pm–2am.

Bubba Ray’s Sports Bar 7071 Bayers Rd., Halifax / 902-406-1234 1658 Bedford Hwy., Bedford, 902-406-5408 bubbarays.com Specializes in chicken wings, with four different types of wings and 40 sauces, 10 dry rubs, with heat ranging from “mild” to “death.” Open Monday–Saturday from 10am, 11am Sunday.

The Carleton 1685 Argyle St., Halifax / 902-422-6335 / thecarleton.ca Restaurant, bar, and winner of Venue of the Year from Music Nova Scotia, and the East Coast Music Awards.

The Celtic Corner 69 Alderney Dr., Dartmouth / 902-464-0764 / celticcorner.ca Hearty pub grub. Traditional Maritime music.

Cheers Live Country Bar 1743 Grafton St., Halifax / 902-421-1655 / cheershalifax.ca Live bands and DJs jam to the latest country hits. A menu of pub grub.

Clay West Bar & Grill 120 Susie Lake Cres., Halifax 902-876-8555 / facebook.com/claywesthalifax Pasta, steak, seafood, and other favourites. Relaxed atmosphere.

The Dome Night Club 1732 Argyle St., Halifax / 902-422-6907 / thedome.ca One of Halifax’s most popular nightclubs. The city’s top DJs and international guests. Open Thursday–Saturday, 10pm–3:30am.

Dooly’s Billiards 3129 Kempt Rd., Halifax / 902-455-2538 Five other locations / doolys.ca Billiards. Beverage service, food available. Golf simulator (Kempt Road). Private Molson Room available. Open daily.

Durty Nelly’s Authentic Irish Pub 1645 Argyle St., Halifax / 902-406-7640 / durtynellys.ca Designed and built in Ireland, reconstructed piece by piece in Halifax. Traditional Irish menu, upscale pub food.

El Chino Snack Bar 2398 Robie St., Halifax 902-423-2524 / elchinosnackbar.com Chinese and Mexican street food in an intimate atmosphere; cocktails and craft beer. Open Wednesday–Thursday 6pm–midnight; Friday–Saturday 6pm–1am.

The Fickle Frog Pub 5675 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax 902-429-9999 / theficklefrogpub.ca Informal pub offering weekly live music and comedy nights. Pub grub menu served until close. Open 2pm–2am daily.

NIGHTLIFE

Foggy Goggle 2057 Gottingen St., Halifax 902-444-1414 / thefoggygoggle.ca Comfort food with attitude, plus 14 taps pouring local, domestic, and premium beers.

Gus’ Pub & Grill 2605 Agricola St., Halifax / 902-423-7786 Neighbourhood pub. Live music. Local craft beer.

Halifax Alehouse 1717 Brunswick St., Halifax 902-423-6113 / halifaxalehouse.com Traditional Maritime pub in historic building near Citadel Hill. Open Monday–Saturday 11am–3:30am; Sunday noon–3:30am. Live music daily.

Halimac Axe Throwing 1920 Brunswick St., Halifax / 902-407-2250 / halimac.com Axe-throwing spot slinging deep-fried bites and local craft beer. Check website for hours.

Hfx Sports Bar and Grill 1721 Brunswick St., Halifax / 902-404-1404 hfxsports.com Halifax’s largest sports bar with 90 TVs, full-service restaurant, and glitzy decor. Opens at 4pm daily.

Henry House 1222 Barrington St., Halifax / 902-423-5660 / henryhouse.ca British and Maritime fare. Hearty meals and local craft beer. Historic setting. Patio. Open daily at 11:30am. The Drawing Room, a speakeasy, serves hand-crafted cocktails and appetizers.

Hide and Seek 1739 Grafton St., Halifax / 902-423-8226 / hideseekhfx.com Urban nightclub spinning R&B, fun and soul, and hip hop. Open Friday–Saturday 9pm–3:30am.s

Hop Yard 2103 Gottingen St., Halifax 902-444-2467 / hopyard.ca/halifax Halifax sibling to a popular P.E.I. spot known for local craft beer, food, and vinyl records. The locally sourced menu of sharing plates changes bi-weekly.

Jamieson’s Irish Pub 5 Cumberland Dr., Dartmouth / 902-433-0500 / jamiesons.ca Upscale-casual Irish fare, plus 16 beer on tap, premium spirits, and wines by the glass. The city’s oldest Irish pub.

Little Oak 1475 Lower Water Street, Halifax / littleoakbar.ca 27-seat bar with a thoughtful wine and cocktail selection, plus innovative small plates. Patio.

The Local 2037 Gottingen St., Halifax 902-406-4255/ facebook.com/thelocalhfx Locally-sourced, internationally-inspired menu; vegan options and stone-oven pizza. Craft beer and cider. Patio. Pool and ping-pong.

The Loose Cannon 1566 Argyle St., Halifax 902-407-8797 / theloosecannon.ca Scottish pub with a huge selection of whisky and dozens of varieties of beer. Open Monday–Wednesday, 4pm–2am; Thursday–Sunday, 11am–2am.

Lot Six Bar and Restaurant 1685 Argyle St., Halifax / 902-428-7428 / lotsix.ca Features a globally inspired small-plates menu, unique cocktails, whiskies, craft beers, and select wines.

The Lower Deck Historic Properties, 1887 Upper Water St., Halifax 902-425-1501 / lowerdeck.ca Live entertainment nightly, weekend matinees, private event space, beer on tap, upscale pub fare, and more.

The Maxwell’s Plum 1600 Grafton St., Halifax 902-423-5090 / themaxwellsplum.com Selection of local and craft beer. Daily beer and food specials. Free Wi-Fi. Open daily, 11am–2am.

Menz & Mollyz 2182 Gottingen St., Halifax 902-446-6969 / facebook.com/menznmollyz Veteran LGBTQI bar known for nightly entertainment. Live music, drag shows, karaoke, dancing. Open daily, 4pm–2:30am.

Niche 1505 Barrington St., Halifax 902-423-6632 / nichelounge.com Varied wine list and martinis. Thursday night martini specials. Breakfast, lunch, and late night. Happy Hour daily, 4pm–close. Appetizer specials 4pm–6:30pm.

Oasis Pub 5661 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax 902-422-2227 / oasishfx.com Casual atmosphere, big TVs for sports. Pool tables, shuffleboard. Check Facebook for weekly events including live music and comedy.

Obladee 1600 Barrington St., Halifax / 902-405-4505 / obladee.ca Small, casual wine bar serving a selection by the glass and the bottle; artisanal cheese and charcuterie. Open Sunday–Thursday, 4pm–midnight; Friday, 4pm–1am; Saturday 2 pm–1am.

The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse 5136 Prince St., Halifax / 902-492-4900 / oldtriangle.com Traditional pub with live entertainment nightly, no cover charge. Upscale Irish pub-style food.

The Pint Public House 1575 Argyle St., Halifax / 902-405-7468 halifax.thepint.ca Some 40 TVs and 40 beers (including many local and craft) on tap. Rooftop patio. Live music. Arcade downstairs.

Propeller Arcade 2015 Gottingen St., Halifax / 902-422-7767 instagram.com/propellerarcade Bar/arcade in a craft brewery offering classic video and pinballs games amid a 1980s vibe and heavy metal soundtrack. Open Thursday–Satuday at 4pm.

Red Stag Tavern The Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water St., Halifax 902-422-0275 / redstag.ca Neighbourhood pub, nestled in the historic Brewery Market. Cold beer, friendly staff. Popular fish and chips.

Reflections Cabaret 5187 Salter St., Halifax 902-422-2957 / reflectionscabaret.com Halifax’s most popular dance club, as voted in several polls. Inclusive atmosphere, LGBTQIfriendly. Open Thursday–Saturday, 10pm–4am.

Seahorse Tavern 2037 Gottingen St., Halifax / theseahorsetavern.ca Serving beer since 1948, the Seahorse is a popular live-music venue, with a pool table, flat-screen television, and tasty pub menu.

Ship Victory Restaurant & Lounge 400 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth 902-463-7496 / theshipvictory.ca Nautical theme. Like-home cooking; English-style beer-battered fish and chips.

Split Crow 1855 Granville St., Halifax / 902-422-4366 / splitcrow.com Traditional pub, nightly Maritime entertainment. Outside seating in summer.

Stayner’s Wharf Pub & Grill 5075 George St., Halifax 902-492-1800 / staynerswharf.com Serves soups, salads, seafood, steak, and more. Live music five evenings per week.

Stillwell 1672 Barrington St., Halifax 902-421-1672 / barstillwell.com Rotating taps of craft beer from around the province and beyond. Locally focused snack menu.

Stillwell Beergarden 5688 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax 902-478-4211 / barstillwell.com Stillwell’s al fresco location specializing in locally brewed beer and a serious barbecue menu.

The Stillwell Freehouse 2534 Agricola St., Halifax / barstillwell.com Cozy English-style pub. Playful snacks from Chef Graeme Ruppel and local craft beer and cider.

The Stubborn Goat Gastropub 1579 Grafton St, Halifax / 902-405-4554 / stubborngoat.ca Bi-level gastro-pub using local ingredients in global dishes, plus microbrews on tap and by the bottle.

Stubborn Goat Beer Garden Summit Plaza, Lower Water St., Halifax / stubborngoat.ca Craft beer and snacks. Picnic tables and multi-level seating en plein air on the waterfront boardwalk.

Timber Lounge 2710 Agricola St., Halifax 902-453-8627 / timberlounge.ca Axe-throwing lounge. Rustic lumberjack décor. Serving local craft beer and food.

Your Father’s Moustache Pub & Eatery 5686 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax 902-423-6766 / yourfathersmoustache.ca Full bar service, extensive menu, local live entertainment. Seasonal rooftop patio. Kitchen open until midnight. Open daily.