Haven't been bowling yet, but just chatted to 2 wonderful people…read more Here is a run down. 30$ (plus tax) for one lane, one hour. Shoes are an extra 3$ per person. Also, you have to drive down the ramp and go in back of no frills/Dollarama.

A great time was had by all! (Well, actually, I don't know…read morethat for a fact. I had a great time and everyone else gave the appearance of having a great time. I suppose they could have been acting; merely pretending to have a good time. But why would they do that? They're not sociopaths... or are they? No, probably not. So let's assume they weren't putting on a show and that... A great time was had by all!) I've been to Bowlarama a few times before. I even had a great birthday party here once so I have fond memories. The facilities have been not only maintained but improved since then. Beyond being kept clean, it looks like they've updated a lot of features such as the flooring. They also use bright primary colours along the walls and pillars of the lanes. It's done in a way that serious bowlers (a club to which I'll never be invited to join) won't be distracted but it makes for a nice visual plateau (Yeah - I used 'visual plateau' when describing a bowling alley, deal with it.). The staff were quite friendly and easy to chat with. They seemed happy, which is pretty important for staff to be friendly, I find. The actual bowling? Well, let's say I'm glad that we all agreed not to be competitive at the beginning. The focus was on having fun. Which, considering I never broke 80, was just fine by me! And it was fun! I hadn't bowled in years but I didn't care; the company was good and the atmosphere was light. The free Yelp swag didn't hurt either. I eagerly await the next CMYE!

Resolutes Club is not only the best kept secret of the South end, but also one of the oldest…read moreamateur athletics clubs in Canada. 'Resolutes' is a members only club, but for a few dollars you can join and enjoy live music, pool, shuffle board and some of the cheapest drinks in the city. The 'social membership' at Resolutes will run you $10/annually and gets you in the door. (there is a pass code) If you want to be a voting member of the Resolutes Amateur Athletic Club then you need to shell out a whooping $32/annually. Membership dues go towards supporting various athletic organizations in the HRM such as: Metro Mens Soccer League, TARS Rugby, St. Mary's Football team as well as the Resolutes Pool league. Resolutes also offers some pretty great pub grub!

Cheap drink and great people the Resolute Club has been in the South End of Halifax form many…read moreyears. Yes it is a private club that is for members only it is almost like an old boys club house. Walking in you have bar located at the front with is a full bar equipped with everything. Happy hours still rings at the Resolutes Club making the drink even cheaper. Pool table and dart boards location at the back of the bar make sometimes very competitive. Large screen TVs are location always displaying some form of sports for the boys. I have attend many functions and parties at this club and always had a great time at each event. Drop on by and ring the bell maybe they will let you in.

What can I say about Rockingham doolys. The staff is absolutely amazing literally can't ask for…read morebetter.. the new over head lights on the pool tables are amazing it's a very clean establishment theres a door code to get in I feel pretty boss when going in and having to use the door code very warm atmosphere. And the iced coffee is the cheapest in the city and probably one of the best tasting I don't know where I would be with out this doolys location.. everyone that works there are so accepting and not judgy if there was a billiard bar TV show this should be the place I give this a 4 star only because they have machines would be a 5 star if it was just pool tables

Fun times practicing 8-ball at Dooly's. They also have a snooker table.read more

When you are bowling it is fun and also you get to press another button with your foot, good food…read moretoo and they celebrate birthdays there too nice

Getting your Big Lebowski on? Then Bowlarama is your spot…read more It's got the perfect amount of grit (um, hello, it's in the basement of a Bayers Road strip mall), it's got the perfect amount of kitsch (cartoon bowling pins on the wall, that means you), and it's got the perfect nostalgic '-arama' ending to its name. What more do you want? Like any other bowling alley in the area, it's a little rough around the edges but they really shine where it counts. All other things equal, I always find the staff here both friendly and helpful - two major qualities that their competitors tend to lack. One caveat for those who aren't from around here, it's not king pin bowling. If you're a pro, that might matter to you. If you thank your lucky stars when you see gutter guards, then you'll be fine either way.

As mentioned below, the place is under new management and is now called The Perfect Pour. A new…read morecoat of paint was slapped on the wall and the menu whittled down, but the place is still the local watering hole for a hearty cast of regular booze-hounds. If you're not part of the crew, especially if you're under 45 (by quite a few years, in my case), it can be a little intimidating, because it's obvious you're sticking out like a sore thumb as Not A Regular. This is the kind of place where the head waitress, likely the owner's wife, rubs your back while asking, "What'll you have, hun?" No formality here. A modern jukebox sits in the corner for when there isn't a live performance to drown out any conversation. But that's just how the Saturday night regulars like it; the brew flowing and the music loud while they dance and slosh their beers about. Atmosphere-wise, this place definitely isn't for me, nor was it for my even-younger companions. But the food was surprisingly satisfying. I ordered a one-piece fish and chips. Handcut fries were a little limp, but really good. The fish was moist and flaky, and I loved the battered coating. The coleslaw was a little bland, though. One of my dining companions had a very large order of the fettuccini. I was impressed that it came with a side of real parmesan and toasted garlic ciabbatta instead of just plain buttered toast. It was a large portion, but it filled up the teenaged athlete, which is no small feat. A pound of wings was ordered off-menu, and seemed to be good too. If you're looking for value, this place should be on your radar: dinner for 5, including 4 beers, tax, and tip, was just under $65. I probably won't come back to this place anytime soon, or at least not on a weekend, because I felt uncomfortably out of place for my age and level of sobriety. Maybe after a beer tour or two, I could be convinced to try and blend in with the regulars... in a few years.

New hat... same old dive. Our Friends Pub is under new…read moremanagement, now called the Perfect Pour. From the name you would expect a wide selection of beers... on tap. Not so much. They even have a Clancy's sign on the wall... but don't serve it. Maybe it'll take some time for the new management/owners to spruce the place up, but I wasn't impressed at all. My meal was average, burger, fries, nothing wrong, just nothing special either. Service was slow (but we were a table of 7), though our waitress Colleen was a riot and very personable. The fact that I was with some "regulars" probably helped. Not sure if I'd go back... definitely won't make it a destination. Sorry Perfect Pour... I wanted to like you. No wi-fi, wheelchair accessible, but the washrooms are sketchy.

The Owls is a fantastic location for a rental event. Arguably the most beautiful setting in…read moreDartmouth. Rental manager was attentive and made our rental seamless. Highly recommend. Patrick

The staff at The Owl Club are unprofessional, incompetent and completely unethical. Never book an…read moreevent here unless you want constant headaches, poor excuses and a terrible experience. My brother's wedding was booked here 1 year in advance, and two days before the wedding their at The Owl Club venue was under construction - with no notification given to the bride or groom until the day before their wedding. The President of The Owl Club gave assurances he would fix the problem immediately and make the venue habitable for their big day, but ultimately no action was taken - demonstrating zero leadership on his part and a complete inability to follow through on his promises. If I could rate The Owl Club with a negative star count, I would. Every one of their members should take a long look in the mirror and think about what being associated with such a poorly run organization may do to their own reputation down the line.

When searching the interwebs for a potential new trivia location, I learned a lot of new things…read moreabout the Woodside Tavern. Other than hosting a monthly trivia night (sorry, not frequent enough for my team), they have a ton of live music (the Gus' Pub of Dartmouth?) and some dabs of South Asian food on their menu, including Nepalese momos. Intrigued, I popped by for lunch while in the area. The expansive space was mostly empty when I showed up on a Monday afternoon, with a couple slot jockeys at the back of the bar. Their stage is at the front, with seating for a few dozen across several tables and booths. Wood paneling, dart boards, and a pool table complete the expected vibe. I was quickly seen to by the warm and welcoming woman working the front of house, and I went with the aforementioned dumplings, as well as their lentil soup to get a little more veg in my meal. The lentil soup came quickly, flanked by a slice of toasted whole wheat bread. It's not traditional, but it is about as telling as the very noticeable menu descriptions like "mild curry" and the "mild" sauce that comes with the momos. There's a lot of hand-holding here, and catering to more delicate palettes. I'm a big fan of dal makhani, although I'm used to it being much thicker, and more of a curry dish than a soup, but this warm and earthy, albeit thinner, version was delicious nonetheless. It didn't pack any of the heat that dal makhanis often do, but I was in Dartmouth's oldest bar, after all. The momos arrived shortly thereafter, with seven large, pleated dumplings in a spiral around a small ramekin of (mild) sauce. The steamed dumplings were tender and moist, with pliable wrappers that held up well. The minced chicken had a punch of flavour from some sauteed onions, and the (mild) tomato and sesame sauce brought a lot of flavour and depth, as I eagerly dunked each momo in it. My next time there had me coming for a mid-week dinner, and I sat in the same spot as before up on the stage and by a window facing Pleasant Street. I ordered up at the bar this time, grabbing a pint of Moosehead and the cheeseburger (with added bacon). It was pretty quiet once again, so the food didn't take long. The menu states that the burger has a hefty 7oz patty, and it was definitely broad and thick, although it had a light, almost meatball-like texture. The cheese wasn't quite as melted as you'd want, but the bacon was nice and crisp, and the toasted bun held up well. Not an award winner, but a satisfying dive bar burger. The accompanying fries were of the crispy coated sort, which I'll give the Woodside a pass for, since they were likely never going to have hand-cut, twice-cooked fries. So they were crisp, and a light seasoning added a little je ne sais quoi. It's cool that the Woodside is mixing up the menu, compared to their dive bar peers, and doing all kinds of live shows, and I look forward to coming back to experience both!

The owner Harry​ runs​ it with his wife are welcoming and if pressed you can get a wonderful…read moreconversation on almost any topic. I can't​ say more about my admiration​ for these two. They offer like previous​ reviews amazing burgers and a famous curry. But let me tell you its ALL about the onion rings. Hand made to order, better than A&W's by a mile. They also offer free pool on Saturday​ and Sunday​. On top of the ​easy going atmosphere​, the charm of the owners and these onion rings is what brings​ me back time and time again​.

Cool spot in Halifax. There is plenty of seating and it's dog-friendly. You place your drink order…read moreand food orders at the front. They have a good selection of drinks to choose from, mostly beer. For food, they had a lot of great food options too. We got their cubano and kimchi cheeseburger. I enjoyed the burger more. I would definitely come back here.

I love this quaint little beer garden, and Halifax! I spent a few nights here while staying at the…read moreLord Nelson hotel across the street. It's quality beer and wonderful service. They also have a dairy bar inside the courtyard in case the beer isn't providing you enough carbohydrate. We didn't try the food here, but they had something that they were cooking over smoke that smelled amazing. If we had had a few more nights here in town, we would have eaten at the beer garden for sure. Do you make sure you take a walk through the public garden diagonally, across the street from here. It is lovely.