We were in the North End and wanted to grab a quick bite. Gus' pub was right across the street so I…read moresaid "why don't we just go there?" She was skeptical because she never knew of anyone who actually ate there before. We've both been to shows, but had nothing more than beer! First glace at the menu and I was shocked. It does have your average pub style food... but the prices were so, so cheap!! and they were listed to INCLUDE tax! A hamburger and fries for like $5.50?! Fish and chips for $6.25?! Insane!! Insanely good! I got the fish and chips (I'm turning into my father, ordering it wherever I go, uhooo!). The pieces were large and the batter was perfect; you could tell the fish was fresh. The chips were home made and delicious. We were the only people in there besides the few gamblers in the games room and the staff. So, obviously our server was super attentive and speedy; he filled our water glasses for us about 4 times! It was awesome. I feel like Gus' pub is like the hidden gem of greasy pub style food. I will definitely return!

Ahh, Gus', a local watering hole actually worth traveling too... If you don't happen to live nearby…read morethat is! An awesome place to go and hear some lesser known bands hailing from a pretty diverse set of genres. Cheap drinks as well especially on Monday as I recall. Clams were extra special yummy! Must have had something to do with their hand dug local-ness!

If you are looking for a casual bar setting that also has an large menu that changes weekly for…read moreboth vegans and non-vegans alike, Hopyard is an awesome place for you! They have a large selection of vinyl available to be played, pinball machines, lots of seating and a big bar area. They have most stool seating which isn't overly comfortable for me but they do have a couple of large booths as well. The menus had a few vegan options (green side of the menu). I tried the Rudolph Reds, which was red potatoes, brussel sprouts, green onion and vegan mayo. Hubby had their lentil burger and fries. The prices are decent and the food is good. Nothing fancy but tasty and perfect for a bar setting. I loved the pinball machines, artwork on the wall and vinyl hanging from the ceiling. Definitely a fun place to hang out and grab a bite.

The food is so good I could just die! Picture dying and going to heaven. What do you eat? Deep…read morefried blueberry pie!!!! It's so good as to be sinful. We also had a grilled cheese sandwich that was worthy of a damp chill day. The beers were great and well priced. Highly recommend!!

If there's one brewery you need to go to it's this one! Best beer I had in Nova Scotia! This is a…read morehappening spot with indoor and plenty of outdoor seating! It's a vibe! They also have a lot of cool merch and to go beer to choose from! Good variety of beer! Staff was great and helpful! They had good recommendations! Definitely my favorite brewery spot this trip!

Quality/Quantity - If you are following, you know my wife gave me a brewery day;I am so lucky (and…read moreloved). And we always end our day here... Well, not this trip as they were closed for renovations?!?! Overall decent beer selections. Also available: wine, beer cocktails, sods, etc. Atmosphere - Copy and pasted from previous visit: Look forward to seeing the renovations on our next visit. Cool convenient space/location. Cool decor. Indoor/outdoor seating. Indoor counter, table, and lounge seating. Free wifi. Clean bathrooms. Dog friendly, both indoor and outdoor. Huge to-go cooler, probably for the locals...? Service - N/A. Price - See the menu or their website. Owner Suggestion - Congrats on your success since 1977 and fitting for me that your first beer was the Irish Red. Congrats on your success since 2006 opening this location and look forward to our next visit to see the renovations.

Learning that the Goat still ran their beer garden down on the harbour, we thought we'd continue…read moreour jaunt down there. First visit since the Covid craziness and my, what a change! It's easily four times the size I recall, with numerous decks at various levels and a free service area in the large patio by the main entrance. Here you order you victuals from the small bar at the back and get a great view of the boardwalk and harbour. There's plenty of shade for sun dodgers, servers galore on the decks and the usual pub fare if you're eating. I spoke to the delightful manager who reported trade, in season, way higher than of yore and I can certainly see why. Easily the best spot on the waterfront and a must visit for locals and tourists alike. Will definitely be back while summer lasts.

Great outside bar on the boardwalk. Great menu but I only had beer. A very crowded popular place.read more

Alright, so I'm officially bad at taking notes on Battery Park. Granted, in the past we've either…read moregone 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.

Truly excellent food! With an understated, comfortable atmosphere and a cozy, shaded patio on a hot…read moreJuly 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.

If you're ever looking for a dine in place to sit down after a long convention this is it. They…read morehave plenty of sour beer options which I happen to be a sucker for, oysters and a refined menu making it easy to choose your dishes without getting decision paralysis. I ended up choosing the oysters, nachos and a 1p brown bag fish and chips. While the oyster was plated nicely in a martini glass, the tall brown bag made it hard to take photos so I spent a little extra time having to stage the food to look presentable. Other than that, I would most definitely take advantage of the happy hour specials from 3-6pm.

Gahan House in Halifax was an instant hit for my wife and me--an easy 5/5 across the board. From…read morethe moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and lively without feeling too loud or crowded. Service was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable--especially when it came to the beer. We started with a couple of flights to sample the house brews, and they did not disappoint. Our favourites were the Vic Park, Beacon Blonde, Blueberry Ale, and Honey Wheat--all incredibly well-crafted, fresh, and flavourful. As for the food, it was fantastic. I had the Chorizo and Chicken Penne--perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a rich Cajun cream sauce that really stole the show. The spice level was spot on, and both the chorizo and chicken were tender and packed with flavour. My wife went with the Lobster Mac and Cheese, and it was equally impressive. The lobster was fresh and flaky, and the mac itself was creamy, cheesy, and just the right level of indulgent. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. If you're in Halifax and want great food paired with top-notch local brews, Gahan House should be high on your list.

Stopped in here for a late lunch after a meeting. Zero expectations, since I'd never heard of the…read moreplace. Very pleased overall, with good food and service. I'll definitely return when I'm in the area.

July 1, 2026 - Maple Curry Chicken Penne - overcooked chicken seems to be how they make it, tonight…read morewas not the first time I've had it, but absolutely is the last. I would have told the waitress had she come back to the table to ask how our meals were or asked why I didn't eat the chicken when she cleared the plate or paused longer than to ask if we wanted the bill. Considering the place was not very busy, the service wasn't great.

It was my first time trying this place, and I loved it! Our waitress was very nice and attentive…read morethroughout the visit. Since it was windy outside, we decided to sit indoors, and the atmosphere was really lovely. I ordered the mussels and the lobster roll. The mussels were absolutely delicious, I honestly could have ordered another plate. The lobster roll, however, didn't quite impress me as much. I think mine may have had a little too much pepper, but it was still good overall. I've just had better before. Despite that, I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back.

It pains me to write this low review; if you look at my profile, I regularly write 5-star reviews…read more However, I've just experienced an extremely disappointing birthday experience. Having been to the Young Street Brown Hound location a dozen plus times, I decided to try the Agricola location for my Friday evening birthday dinner--a decision I quickly regretted. I arrived around 7 PM to a full house and sat at one of the two tables by the side entrance, as I was grateful to actually get a seat anywhere in this place. Initially, things started well- I got a server right away who took my order for an Island Folk Cider and the fish and chips. My food was dropped off about 20 minutes later, and the food itself was excellent, just as expected from my Young Street experiences. However, after my food was dropped off, I received zero service. I sat there for a further half an hour with an empty glass- no offer of another drink- and I missed out on ordering a coffee and dessert. Eventually, a different server came by to clear my plate, and I just asked for the bill. My original server finally reappeared with the bill and debit machine, featuring a 20% automatic gratuity already added. When I politely told her that I had received *zero* service after my food was dropped off and that it was my birthday, she was genuinely sincere and apologetic, even offering me a drink on the house. While I appreciated her offer, I declined because at that point, I just wanted to leave and go on with the remainder of my evening. * Management note: With this popular location, you appear to need to better staff your evenings so staff is not stretched from working front patio, back patio, inside, bar top, and outer entrance tables where patrons are forgotten about, which is understandable. The lack of service I received reflects solely on *you*, the management, NOT on the servers who are hustling full speed for minimum wages. The service levels at Agricola Street were laughably lower quality than at Young Street, which is also busy afternoons through evenings and is very popular, with multiple seating areas inside and outside the Young Street location. I will patronize Stillwell, Studio East, Chain Yard, and the Young Street Brown Hound for future outings that actually provide customer service to their customers, full house or not. 5 Stars for the food, and 2 stars for the sweet, apologetic server I had upon paying my bill--that's it. Never again, and I'll take my hard-earned money elsewhere in the future. Not that my review matters, in light of the popularity of your pub and its trendy location. Better places, food and service are nearby, friends...