Alright, so I'm officially bad at taking notes on Battery Park. Granted, in the past we've either gone with friends or been pretty busy, but taking four trips to actually get my first set of notes is a bit embarrassing. It's wild to think that Battery Park has been open for nearly a decade, but the years go by quickly! I'd only been there once before we left NS for several years, and once we returned and got a place in Dartmouth, I knew we'd be here frequently. Burgers and beer - what's not to like?! This first documented visit saw me diving into the Ace Burger part of the menu. I've loved Ace's burgers since their start in the kitchen at Gus' Pub, and I'm glad that they survived the ebb and flow of food trends, un like several other gourmet burger joints. I opted for the Dartmouth-Style Jughead, which is a sort of fancied-up version of In-N-Out's cult favourite, the Animal-Style burger, which involves cooking the patty in mustard on the flat top, and topping it with a messy burger sauce. Battery Park's iteration didn't evoke my vague memories of In-N-Out quite the same way that Stillwell's similarly-themed Burger Week offering did, but it was undeniably an excellent burger. Two, smashed patties with wonderfully crisp edges were lovingly topped with gooey slices of cheese, "Dartmouth sauce" and caramelized onions. This wasn't a pure umami bomb though, as classic accoutrements of lettuce, tomato and a pickle helped brighten up and balance out the burger. The fries were also top notch; the skin-on, hand-cut fries were nice and crispy, and addictively salty. My wife stuck with her long-running favourite, the Pig Mac, which unsurprisingly has pork subbing in for beef in another homage to a famous burger. The flavour is spot-on, and much, much better than its namesake, as in addition to the superior ingredients and execution, it doesn't come with that weird McDonald's aftertaste and regret. As we often do to get the best of both worlds, my wife had gotten a salad so that we could share our different sides. Battery Park's Caesar salad stuck close to the classic recipe, but stood out from the forgettable masses of this ubiquitous side thanks to their deeply rich and flavourful, house-made dressing, fried capers and real bacon. On my next time there, summer was now in full swing, and we snagged a table on the back patio. It was my first time out there, and I was impressed by the space. Patios in very urban settings often have limited real estate, but Battery Park's was a very good size, and had a chill vibe, like it was somebody's (large and busy) back deck. I wasn't feeling particularly burger-y with the heat, so I chose the mushroom dumplings and miso salad, while my other half went with the pork belly and pineapple burger. It was a little bit of a wait with a full house inside and out, but a cold beer and great company made it pass quickly. The dumplings were deep fried to a deep brown, but didn't taste at all burnt, with the spectacularly crisp wrapper encasing the rich mix of chopped mushrooms inside. A dipping sauce of perhaps soy and chili sauce brought added layers of flavour, and a little salad of radish and green onions added a splash of colour and freshness. My miso and ginger salad was very good, with plentiful fresh veg, apple and crisp slices of fried tofu that were beautifully encrusted with white and black sesame seeds, although the overall flavour profile wasn't as Asian as I expected. The namesake ingredients of the creamy dressing didn't really stand out, but it was a tasty salad nonetheless. My wife's burger was an impressive sight, with glistening, glazed slices of pork belly and a grilled section of pineapple on top of one of Ace's always-fantastic patties. The combination of sweet and savoury was a winning one, and it made me think of one of the first "gourmet" burgers I ever had, the Ultimate Burger at The Henry House, which also comes with pineapple. As expected, the top-notch fries were good to the last fry, and I should know, as I finished off what my wife didn't have room for! I suppose the idiom that "a lot of ink has been spilled" doesn't apply in this digital age, but fixtures like Battery Park still deserve attention for the great job that they're still doing after all these years. read more

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Truly excellent food! With an understated, comfortable atmosphere and a cozy, shaded patio on a hot July day, this is a gem, and reasonably priced. The sandwiches were great across the board: the pork belly and pineapple burger, the jerk chicken sandwich, the "double-jug" smash and the (actually good GF-bun) cheeseburger were all as good as any of us have had in recent memory ("best burger ever" was a reaction to the pork belly/pineapple). But what struck us most was the unbelievably good side salad: the combo of (obviously farm-fresh) greens, apple and subtle pickling with the lemon/maple dressing was memorable. Easy 5. read more

Sorry to give such a poor review, but it's honest. The menu is limited but they seemed to specialize in burgers, so I ordered the basic burger , which they call the classic. Really non-descript in every way except it was served on what was obviously a cheap grocery store bun, and that bun was quite stale. Come on. It's not like this in the wild frontier. Big city, plenty of bakeries, put your burger on a decent roll. And make sure it's fresh. Awful food. read more

Great place for a casual lunch or drinks! A downtown Dartmouth staple, Battery Park is a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with plenty of beer and great food. My dad is a regular here, and I popped in for a quick lunch. Service was quick and everyone is so friendly. It's a reliable place to have a good meal and a drink. I had the Nachos, which were pulled high and well seasoned. They are unlike most nachos and include smoked cheddar, Gouda and a queso. read more

Battery Park Beer Bar & Eatery - Nachos with spicy chicken - Gastropubs Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

The burger was good the fries is where they lack to much salt on the fries the service was ok but she seemed to be oh yum about it

Outstanding gastropub. Fantastic selection of local craft brews. I had the lamb burger and fries. All was impeccable. Super cool upper deck too. read more

We came for the mussels (which sounded delicious from an old menu we found), but we were told that they had to reduce the menu due to COVID. While we didn't try any food, we did try a flight of some of Nova Scotia's local beers. Highly recommended to all beer lovers! read more

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Mm battery park! I've been many times & never disappointed. Their juggead burgers are so tasty, chicken burger even better! I've had their green beans for an appetizer & let me tell ya.. I'm going to try to recreate them at home! Fries also made with real potato and cooked to perfection! Always a good choice in my books :) Keep in mind it's usually a wait to get in (a good sign) read more

Loved everything about it! Stopped in and felt welcomed immediately! Karen, our bartender, was a big factor!Great selection of beers! Great nachos! Everyone was so friendly! Loved the atmosphere. Heard burgers were great but next time! Enjoy! read more

Funny street, fun place! We stayed in the bar mostly, though there appears to be a restaurant portion orv deck in the back. Not the best place for small children though sure to the lack of booster seats, but if you have your own, you're good. Food was quite good. We had a fried fish sandwich, which was basically fish and chips but on a bun, with peas and curry as toppers. We also had a donair burger, which, you guessed it, was a donair but built on a hamburger bun. Both were great, though the hamburger bun itself was a little weak - they could stand to use a better roll. But it was still good. Beer! This place has wine and cocktails, and 18 taps of beer, at least. Want to try the local brews? This is the place to go, because they have them all, figuratively speaking. Great service, prompt and friendly. This is the place to try the local beer scene! read more

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The BEST nachos in every universe ever. Jessie was the coolest and the nachos were bussin.

This place is the BEST! great beer selection, amazing food. Make sure to try the nachos. If you're blessed to have Jessie as your server, you're in for a good night :) read more

Me and my friend decided to have a water front picnic. We got fish tacos and fries. A huge portion, super filling. The fries were cooked so well, and exactly the kind of fries you'd want to eat with fish tacos. The tacos were everything I wanted them to be.Damn it now I'm craving fish tacos again so guess I'll be coming back soon. You gotta try them read more

Battery Park Beer Bar & Eatery - Fish tacos and fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Great food and Great servers. Recommend the classic burger. Yummy the server we had was super friendly and helpful. Don't know her name but very good server. The patio was a great place eat with a great atmosphere and music. read more

Great beer, chill vibes; the spicy fries are supreme and I could eat a mountain of them.

Given my passion for microbrewers and craft beer, this place has been on my list to try for a while. It was a dark grey, cold February, with a storm on the way and I was looking for some HRM-hygge. The Nano brewery tap takeover- where a bunch of the smaller NS breweries (like one step up from home brewing) got to showcase their wares- seemed like a good time to try. Comparisons to Stillwell Beer Bar, across the harbour, are inevitable. One thing I liked right away is how much easier it was to park by Battery Park. I found a spot pretty much out front and it wasn't even metered. Bonus. On the Halifax-side with all the construction, and limited spots, I have to spend 20 minutes looking for parking that's a 10 minute walk away. *Insert joke about working off beer here*. IF I am lucky. The place is on two levels with a brewery/retail place in the bottom and bar upstairs. Right away I liked the decor. It is less industrial than Stillwell with more wood, softer lighting and less metal. The beer-kitsch decorations (empty beer bottles over the bar) further soften the edges. There was plenty of seating at the bar and I thought I saw some small tables for the less communial seating inclined.The bartender knew her stuff and was only too happy to give samples. I counted an impressive 16 beer taps plus a cask and cider. I could have been happily snowed in here. I saw the heads of a couple of NS breweries at the bar as well. The bar tender said it is usual occurrence. It was late afternoon and I hadn't had lunch yet so eagerly checked out the menu. The options were pretty pricey- $17 for the burger platter, $$9.5 for a hotdog. I went with the special- a "slider" burger ($4) and a small fries with harrisa mayo ($3.5). I was so hungry, I didn't stop to take a picture I'm afraid. The fries were hand-cut, skin on and perfectly hot and crispy. While the burger was tasty it was only two bites. I felt like $4 for it was wallet gouging. Two for $6 or something would have been more reasonable. I look forward to imbibing here again to fight off the Winter blahs. I can already picture taking the ferry across in the Summer and enjoying their rear patio. read more

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The first time here, the food and atmosphere was very good... service... not so great. It was obvious that our server "Sam" had no interest in serving a gay couple, to the point where we were ignored while the Str8 couple next to us was well looked after. After the bill was thrown at us after paying, it pretty much sealed the deal that we would not be back. read more

Never disappoints. Their fried chicken sandwich is THE best in the city. F$@&!?@ delicious!!! Their cheese, Charcuterie, etc board is unbelievable for sharing. So many different flavours!! Love it. Beer is . I have never seen more care taken in a bars beer game than this. From the cleanliness of the glasses to the selection. Absolutely tremendous job from these people. You can tell they have put quality above all else. When I want to chill out and have a few beers and food, this is my spot. Their patio is very cool. What a great place to hang in the summer. You have a place in my heart Battery Park. Top notch!!!!! Will never disappoint. ***tourists, dip across the harbour to Battery. It blows Stubborn goat out of the water*** read more

Battery Park was a cool spot with a great atmosphere and beer selection. My husband and I both got burgers and local beer. I love that they had a handful of sour beer options, which isn't so common in the states. read more

I went here the other night after wanting to check out this stop since it opened up. First impression, very cool spot. Great selection of local beer and good food. This isn't much of a surprise since it is a partnership between the owners of Brooklyn Warehouse and North Brewing Company. Well done... The space is pretty busy during the weekends, from a discussion with the staff the weekends are pretty much full up, with lineups out the door in the early hours of the evening. We were lucky as we got in just as a table was leaving. Decor was great, with exposed beams and chalkboards showcasing beer and food. The staff was also really great. Friendly and full of suggestions. There are lots of drinks to choose from and they really know how to recommend beverages that will delight. Great spot for someone living in Downtown Dartmouth, or someone that wants to check out the scene on that side of the harbour. Fantastic addition to the city and the neighbourhood. read more

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Overall: 3.4/5 Recommend: No Someone, for whom I hold the utmost respect, recently told me that "...Battery Park has the best Calamari." Naturally, I was intrigued by this comment. The trouble is... I had already written my review... and, sadly, I knew she was wrong. ... Value: 3/5 The dish isn't particularly great, but you get about the same "handful" amount that you typically see with this portion size. First timer: 3/5 If you've never had calamari, this dish may be a nice primer. I personally wouldn't recommend it as your first try; but if you did, I think you'd walk away saying "Oh, yeah, it's kind of like fancy clams" and maybe try it again the next time you saw it as a menu item. ... No need to bury the lead, we've already established that I didn't like this dish. read the full review at squidverse.com read more

Battery Park Beer Bar & Eatery - Dish: Calamari Overall: 3.4/5 Recommend: No - Gastropubs Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Deeeelicious! This restaurant was recommended to us by a local bartender. Thank goodness we followed his advice! BP has a hip vibe, great atmosphere and super friendly staff. The server provided recommendations on the beer and we were very happy with the selections. The fish burger was amazing... cilantro and mushy peas on halibut.. so good. My husband loved the burger. Great evening with good food on Dartmouth. read more

Loved this bar! Despite numerous, mostly joking we hope, warnings that there was nothing in Dartmouth, we took the ferry over and spent some time at this bar. Such a good decision. The space is nice, super chill. I wish we hadn't just eaten so we could get a snack, but we were way too full, with only room for beer. I liked that they had different size pours so you could decide how much you wanted to commit to which beer. I tried a few and they were all good. I ended up mostly liking a stout. We had the best bartender/server ever. He checked on us appropriately and was friendly and helpful, but the true test of his character was how he handled the table next to us. They were some of the worst customers I've ever witnessed and he handled them with grace and unwarranted kindness. Anyway, this is a great place to hang out if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city across the river haha. If you're in Halifax, I highly highly recommend making a stop here. read more

I came here and got the seafood chowder and spicy fries. The portion of chowder was quite small for the high price of $19 pre-tax, and there was way too much potato and way too little seafood. The spicy fries were delicious and it's definitely big enough to share for 2-3 people. The fries weren't all evenly cooked, as some were really soft and others were hard. They also didn't come out piping hot which was disappointing. The chowder was 3 stars for sure and I'd give the fries 4 stars, but for the high price for small portions, I'm giving it a 3 overall. Ambiance is okay for the type of place (lots and lots of different beers), as it was loud but not too loud to have a conversation. Service was quite average too. read more

Quite possibly the best pork taco I've ever eaten. You gotta try it. Also had some oysters and then finished it off with the Maple Whiskey Cream donut. Amazing. They had like 19 local beers on tap - I'd been doing beer tastings for 4 days straight and was at my limit haha but hey if you want beer this is your place. Inside vibe is chill. I'm from out of province and would definitely recommend to anyone travelling there in the future. read more

Battery Park Beer Bar & Eatery - Gastropubs Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Atmosphere: Appealing, cozy, rustic, unique - 5/5 Service: Friendly, attentive - 5/5 Food: This would be the only thing I had a problem with. I ordered the "deluxe burger" and I found the taste a bit odd, kind of like a gamey wild taste. The beef was half cooked... The fries were great and the choice of beverage was great! - 3/5 Overall rating: 4/5 read more

Absolutely amazing spot, my partner and I LOVE this place, we've tried a lot of things on the menu and were never disappointed. The food is so good here, my mouth is watering just thinking about it - and I'm not even hungry! It's always busy but it still feels cozy and warm. The atmosphere is so cool, and they have a gorgeous patio, if you can get a spot out there is a perfect spot to enjoy a beautiful craft beer and some grub. The staff is always really knowledgeable about each selection of beer so if you know what kind you like but not sure what to choose they'll point you in the right direction. read more

Great atmosphere. When you first walk in there's a counter to the right where you can buy beer to go, walk upstairs and there's a wrap around bar type of set up as well as other tables. Great selection of beers and the option to buy a flight. Staff is great! We were there on a Thursday night. No one else was in the bar and the bar tender was super friendly and chatty. We decided to leave after a couple of drinks so they could close but we felt no pressure to leave before that time. They told us to keep the receipt and come back for a discount tomorrow. We never did but I regret it. Definitely will be back! read more

Great tap selection focusing on local craft beers. Not sure what the food was like, sat for an entire beer and no one offered. Must have lucked in to my timing, the bar was only about 1/4 full, though no friendly conversations/banter that I usually get at other bars & tap rooms. Not accessible or good for folks who are mobility challenged, you need to go up stairs to get to the bar, and back down the stairs to access washrooms. read more

I ordered the jughead burger and my friend ordered the lamb burger. BEST BUGERS EVER!! Mine was a handmade juicy patty and was perfecty seasoned. It was so good that I came back a few nights later and ordered the same thing. The second night wasn't seasoned as well, but still super tasty! read more

A great place to try craft brews in Dartmouth. The food is also pretty great but I'm sure it's the beer that will draw the crowds. read more

Battery Park Beer Bar & Eatery - Choose your flavour - Gastropubs Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Finally Dartmouth gets a decent bar! Excellent beer selection with a variety of breweries you have never heard of. Delicious food I tried their burger week special the canuck and it was amazing. Only negative is how small/packed it gets but the wait was worth it. Also if your new to Halifax and want to hang out with trendy locals the crowd will not disappoint with their plaid shirts, beards and black rim glasses! Will be back, will recommend to friends. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Dartmouth. Absolutely love their wings - confit and then fried - meltingly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Served with a choice of three sauces. Everything I've tried here has been good. I'm not a beer drinker, but they make a very tasty cocktail. read more

Burger week day 4, seated right away. Double burger was a lot of food. Was hoping to have special mayonnaise on the burger regular on the burger and special mayonnaise in centre dish. Getting our bill took a little time also. read more

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charging $17 for a 8.5 oz glass of wine is ridiculous. $12 maybe.... most expensive I have seen. it's not like we are dining at a 5 star restaurant. No I did not have the wine. read more

The bar serves good food and beers consistently... when you can get in. Even before the pandemic, it was impossible to get in here. Now, good luck getting in ever, unless you camp out at a table. There's only so many times one can try and get in before you just stop going. read more

I frequent this place a lot and I like the atmosphere and overall set-up of the bar. There's a good drink selection too and the staff are always friendly. However, every time I've had the food I've been disappointed. The caesar salad is good, but the size is laughably small for the money. The charcuterie board is also pricey for what you get, and their spaghetti and chowder all sound delicious but I can't justify the high price so I never get them. I had faith that since Ace Burger moved in, there would be delicious juicy burgers available, but the deluxe I got was dry and had a rubbery consistency - almost as if the beef has been frozen for a long time. On top of that, the bun was hard as a rock. I've also tried their wings and while they are unique in that they serve you the full wing, they came overcooked and the 'hot' sauce was about as spicy as ketchup is. I'd recommend this place for someone to grab a drink, but if you're looking for food to go with your beverage it's very hit or miss. read more

Awesome food awesome beer what more could you ask for. The kind of place I will keep coming back for more. read more

Best craft beer bar in the HRM. Everything on draught seems to be local from NS and then they have a great selection of bottles from across the country which was a nice surprise. Wine and cocktails also. The small menu is great. The duck and gnocchi is a must. Brussels sprouts are amazing. Service is friendly, talkative and attentive. Will keep going back even though it's on the other side of the basin from us. Love it. read more

So you think you know your favorite local beer bar, then you go away for a few days and you come back to a totally new menu! Many more shareable plates. Many more tastes. And now food is available from 2 in the afternoon. No more waiting til 5. This place is special. Willing to retool after a couple of months on the block. Love the new tastes and options. Always looking foreword to future adventures at Battery Park. Oh and did I mention the popcorn ice cream! read more