Very hospitable. They make your feel welcomed. That's much better than I expected!!read more

Stopped in here early on a cold Sunday afternoon in May to enjoy a couple drinks. We had the place…read moreto ourselves because it's the off-season, and it was quite cozy. HDC specializes in rum tastings/flights, but I deferred to the cocktail list. They were unable to make 2 of the 5 cocktails on the list (out of some ingredients?), which was disappointing. The staff (a few kids back from college for the summer) is well-intentioned, but I didn't get the sense they were "seasoned" enough to know a lot about the spirits they were serving. Just my bias about 19-year-olds behind the bar. Had the same Stormy Weather cocktail made slightly differently by two different bartenders. Still tasty, but that lack of consistency gave me pause about the staff's experience. All this said...be sure to make this spot a stop on your Halifax boardwalk bar journey!

Had a very terrible experience here. As there is a fine line between minors being accompanied by a…read moreLEGAL GUARDIAN (AKA THE MOM) and the fact that I am triple liquor licensed certified in three provinces including NS, I am very well aware of legal laws. I walked into the store with my mother and my 14 year old brother, my mother and me are both clearly legally adults with VALID gov issued ID's, and we looked around for about 15 minutes. My brother was informed not to touch anything, which he didn't and I'd like you to view security footage, all he did was tell me the prices of something because the screens turn fast and I don't have my glasses. So, he looked at the TV in the top right corner (not illegal, anyways). He told me the price of something, that is it, yet the ladies at the front waited until we went to pay to deny us purchase. It wouldn't have bothered me had the ladies told us when we entered the store that we were going to be denied for no reason because they expected my 14 year old brother to have legal government ID with him, they let us waste our time and we're almost snickering and a little too happy to deny us after so. Also, it looks like my brothers school bus pass would've been enough legally, but not for the ladies at the front I guess! Laws don't apply to Miss Sara and her buddy at the front, I suppose. Just made me upset that instead of telling us at the beginning that we were not allowed to purchase anything, they let us waste our time for 15 minutes and then acted almost as if they were more than happy to deny us, playing 'little woman syndrome' or something I am not sure but either way the ladies working should've known that a school bus pass was enough to get him through since his mother was there, but I guess in their eyes only a legal government ID is required. It would be nice if you were allowed to make up your own laws, but you're not. :) Teach your employees the laws better because a 14 year old shouldn't be able to out knowledge actual distillery workers.

New location in Dartmouth Crossing for this local distillery. Good food. good portion sizes. We…read moreshared a chicken club and Parmesan fries, with a sampler cocktail flight. Grabbed a 12pk of the new beer from the store on the way out.

Opened in 2019 just before the pandemic, the owner has invested a lot of money to make two amazing…read moreproducts. So far, there's vodka and rum but there are plans to expand. If you're in the Lunenburg area, take a short drive out of the way to taste the super smooth vodka. Products are organic and the wheat in the vodka is local. You will love the fancy molasses-made rum. You can't get this stuff in the liquor stores so stop in six days a week (closed Mondays). Lots of free parking and easily accessible right on the side of the road!

My husband and I did the Annapolis Valley Wine and Cheese tour as a shore excursion with a…read moreNorwegian cruise. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The wine itself was fabulous but what made it even more enjoyable was our guide, Colleen. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area (Halifax, Gaspereau Valley, and Annapolis Valley) and the wineries. She went above and beyond to make sure that we all enjoyed ourselves, including stopping at an overlook for some quick pics and a farmer's market for some extra snacks. I would highly recommend this tour and would do it again if ever returning to the area.

This was a great wine tour, 10/10 would recommend. My partner and I took my parents, and the four…read moreof us had a blast. Martin was fantastic - great driver, lots of fun facts, very personable. None of us had been to Planters Ridge, and I think it may have had our favorite wine discoveries of the three stops.

If you're in the Annapolis Valley, take a detour to this area where Barrelling Tide is just one of…read morethe awesome spots. They've got a lot of options ranging from vodka, rum, gin and a bunch of flavoured liqueurs. You can sample as many as you liked and I'd personally suggest their one off stone fruit gin which was not my favourite but interesting and worth a try regardless. The Javalley was pretty cool which would be great in your coffee. We personally really liked their vodka. The best part of this place was the super friendly staff. Lots of free parking and a port a potty outside.

What a fantastic rum! For a 2 year distillery,they have an amazing collection liqueurs and spirits…read more If you like to make cocktails, then the liquors could be your friend to change up you standard drink. The owner is very nice and knowledgeable about his products.

The Coldstream Clear Distillery tasting room is located just off the highway as you are headed into…read moreHalifax. It is really easy to access, but is hiding behind the Taco Bell so it is easy to drive past it the first time if you do not know what you are looking for. Once you have found it the tasting room is a lot of fun. They have a wide range of rums and vodkas that you can sample as well as their sodas which are premixed drinks with soda water. You can also order a flight of cocktails which the staff makes right there in front of you. The day we visited the staff member was amazing and was very kind and helpful. With your cocktail flight in hand, you can head out outside to enjoy drinking them. The drinks were all very tasty. We tried the Blueberry Mojito the Creamsicle, Espresso Martini and the Paradise. Our two favorites were the Espresso Martini and Paradise. We stopped because we were working on getting stamps for the Cheers Trail, but it would be a great stop for anyone that enjoys small distilleries from the local area.

This distillery is so great! It's been open for a few months and their home made vodka is…read moredelicious. You can usually try any vodka, and their variety is unbeatable. My favourite has been their poke pie vodka. Their coconut vodka is also amazing for piña coladas. The staff are so friendly and are especially kind - they will literally offer to help you with anything. Definitely will be back!

What incredible talent & artistry Todd puts into creating these spirits! So many inventive and…read moredelicious flavors - gin, vodka, rum & more - there surely is something for everyone at Raging Crow Distillery. And Todd was so welcoming and fun, explaining everything to us and offering a sampling. Purchased this exquisite gin, and a few small bottles to fly home with.

Si vous cherchez une distillerie qui a une grande variété de différentes alcool local, vous devez…read morearrêter ici, c'est une de plus belle distillerie que j'ai visité dans la région. Vous devez goûter à la vodka dill pickles, ils font un mix césar maison unique. Très accueillant personnel.

I was hesitant about this tour, I have back and balance issues so I contacted the owner but was…read morereassured this was "an easy" tour. "Thanks for your interest in our tours. The hiking portion of the tour does have some spots where good balance is needed as we follow and narrow path but has rocks along it. Also a few places where you have to step up over a rock or two" FALSE This was a hard, strenuous, dangerous hike. We scaled 4 foot boulders, scraped thru brush and trees, balanced across wood planks over boggy areas and went thru steep inclines and declines. You need to be in good shape and wear hiking boots. This is not a casual walk around Peggy's Cove.

We just took a tour of the valley with Ryan and Dean today and it was AMAZING. We brought our three…read moreyoung children with us who are ages 4, 5 and 8 and the hikes we took were perfectly adventurous but not too difficult for us or our kids. Both Ryan and Dean were so great with our kids who were at times a little, ahem, cranky, and they enthusiastically joked with them and helped cheer them up when they were having melt downs. Ryan even helped our daughter find cool rocks at one of the beaches we explored. My husband is an adventurous guy who is from Halifax and has toured around the province a lot and I have lived here for 10 years and have done some touring myself and they took us to places neither of us had been to before. I never knew Nova Scotia had such diverse and gorgeous spots! While we were driving around, Ryan told us so much about the history of the area and it was absolutely fascinating. He is a deep well of knowledge which definitely enriched our experience. Both Dean and Ryan are kind and funny. We clicked immediately. I loved the adventure we went on today and our kids keep saying they want to do it again. Thanks for such a great day!