The food and service were good and the atmosphere really enjoyable. We went with friends and…read moreenjoyed the pasta dishes and desert. The wine we had was good. Looks like they are trying to bring lots of music shows and have a BBQ night as well.

**Disappointing visit, and the service made it worse**…read more We visited Bent Ridge on Father's Day hoping for a relaxed family afternoon, and left genuinely frustrated, mostly because of how we were treated. We ordered the Grilled Watermelon Salad ($21.50). The menu describes it as grilled watermelon, fresh berries, red onion and mint on a bed of arugula. What arrived was essentially a bowl of arugula and spinach with red onion and a sprinkle of feta, and almost no watermelon to speak of. When we politely pointed this out, the second server who took the salad back was lovely about it and said she'd check with the kitchen. That's where it went downhill. She returned with the primary server, who was dismissive from the start. We were told they could add watermelon on the side, but only as an upcharge. We declined. We were then told we'd be charged for the original salad regardless. Fine, we said, charge us, but we don't need it back. Despite that, the salad reappeared at the table with a tiny cup of watermelon, and the response was a flat "well, it's already here." When we asked whether this is really what a watermelon salad is meant to be, since we've had this dish at plenty of other restaurants and it has never been arugula with a few cubes of watermelon hidden in it, the answer was that the watermelon is "just like the berries, a little topping." At that point we cleared our own plates onto the side table for them to collect. What needs to be said plainly is this: we were a group of 12 with a bill of around $700. Paying was never the issue, and a $21 salad is no big deal. But the audacity of the server to assume we were doing all this just to haggle a salad out of them was ridiculous. We can't tell a kitchen how to build their salad, and tastes vary. But the watermelon is named first in the dish, it arrived in nowhere near the quantity advertised, and being upsold to get the main ingredient is hard to defend. Speaking to paying customers that way is simply not acceptable. And of course, she did remember to add the 18% gratuity for her tremendous service. To top it off, we'd brought a cake to celebrate Father's Day and asked if we could cut it. We were told no outside food allowed, full stop. The Annapolis Valley has no shortage of excellent wineries where a family can actually feel welcome and enjoy the afternoon. We won't be returning to this one.

Got a flight/fleet and watched people walk by. Like must of…read morebeers, red ale was wanting.

Great spot! It is all indoor seating but you still have a great view of the water! They have a…read moredecent beer list which includes a few ciders and craft cocktails as well! You can get the cocktails on the flight for an extra few dollars! Definitely worth it! Beers and cocktails were delicious and service was great!

The food truck Ciabatta Jay's has delicious sandwiches that you can enjoy with Salt Bo's Brewery's…read morevaried menu of beers to select from. Great place to eat and meet the locals while enjoying the beer.

Pretty fun place in a great location right at the intersection. Parking along the building and the…read morepatio is dog friendly. We got a flight and most of the beers were just ok. We got a bit of hype because of the Bluenose Commemorative beer (which was fine), but everything we tried seemed pretty light and almost catering to the millennials who don't like beer but want to be seen at these kinds of places. No major complaints but it would be great if some food options were available. They did have bags of chips but they weren't even local so that was a little surprising. They do have some fun merch so check it out as long as there's staff. The one person working there looked very overwhelmed so we didn't stick around to order more. Free wifi if needed.

A great spot hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the busy little town of Kentville. If you've…read morebeen to the Sea Level taproom in Port Williams (attached to The Port Pub), then you'll want to come here where the beer is brewed. An absolutely beautiful spot on the 221 with LOADS of space to hang out. So much awesome seating from picnic benches to fire pit areas. Lots of grass and it's great if you want to bring kiddos because there's fun games laid out and bubbles at the entrance. Another great reason to sit outside is that they've got lots of sunscreen available at the entrance for you to use so no worries if you forgot yours! The taproom is just another beautiful spot where you can pull up a stool and drink your worries away. It's long and narrow with a few other options for seating so not really great for crowds - you want to take that party outside. Speaking of parties, this is THE place to hang out on the weekends, especially Friday. Check their social media pages to see what's going on and check out the music, food truck and themed event. There's no food here unless you're here on a weekend with a food truck so be sure to eat or pack a picnic first and then head on over to grab some really great beer or cider. We were quite surprised by the delicious summer lime seltzer and I think we found our new favourite place!

It's great to live close to a place like Sea Level Brewing. In the same building as The Port Pub,…read moreSea Level provides their microbrewed beer. With nice range of beer ranging from ales to porter. There is a regular selection of 4 core brews (Planters Pale Ale, Rojo Mojo Red Ale, Blue Heron Extra Special Bitter, and Port in a Storm Porter) with an interesting seasonal beer (the most recent one was Dussel-Port Altbier) to keep things interesting. Brewmaster Randy Lawrence is friendly and cares about the beer that he makes. For locals there are refillable growlers (1 L bottles) and there are individual 650 mL bottles. They also have party kegs if you need more beer. Being able to have locally-brewed beer made with local ingredients is one of the very nice parts of living in a beautiful agricultural area with people who are committed to making great things where they live.

extremely unhappy with my service here. I arrived and asked the woman helping us to tell me a…read morelittle bit about the beers and she was completely clueless about every single one. so much so, that she grabbed the sheet, clearly made for staff use and told me to read it to learn about the beer. They also do not fill any growlers that aren't their own (unheard of for micro breweries.. i consider it a hobby to travel to different breweries and fill existing growlers). She then suggested i could get some different cans BUT didn't tell me they only sell 6 packs of each one. the entire point of a craft brewery is sampling different ones. if the woman serving me had been helpful or friendly that would have compensated for their other short comings.

When I found out this used to be a church that was converted into a brewing company, I was so…read moreexcited to check it out. Our visit was short since we already had lunch reservations elsewhere, but I'm really glad we stopped by. As soon as you walk in, you definitely still get the feeling of being inside a church, with so many original features and details preserved. We even sat near the "altar," which made the experience even more unique and enjoyable. The ambiance felt almost holy, in the best and funniest way possible. I loved how they transformed the space into a brewery and restaurant while still keeping its character intact. Our server was incredibly nice and attentive. We ordered the chicken tostadas with jalapeño crema, and they were absolutely delicious. The beer was great as well! I ordered a sour beer that I really enjoyed, although unfortunately I can't remember the name of it.

The beer was refreshing, the food tasty, and the people kind. It's a good spot to get a bite and a…read morebeer with friends or family. The place has a pleasant aesthetic of a church and a bar fused together. The server was helpful, kind and greet us with a smile.

Fun setting in an old church. Walk up counter service…read moreBeers good. Bought the irish cream Ginger cookie delectable. Would totally come back

Holy Whale is a true maritime gem, located a short drive from beautiful Fundy National Park. The…read morebeers are delicious and best enjoyed after a long hike inside this small brewery, which maintains its historical essence as a former church, including intricate stained glass. Easily one of New Brunswick's best breweries... don't miss this place!

Great new Distillery and Brewery. They are quite new and hope to expand to include a taproom with a…read morebeautiful view of the lake.Check out their Oyster Pond Stout.

Best micro brewer in The valley . What a beautiful and…read morerelaxing setting ! Great staff and Great Brews!! Thanks Malt House.

Really stretching to give it 3 stars. Yeah, ok…read more It is interesting to see a malting floor... for about a minute. Other than that the place felt cold - a kind of locals place where the few locals there are stiff and uninviting. Tried a flight of the tender's recomendations. The beer was meh. Wheat, rye, wheat, IPA. I was intrigued by the Horton Wheat Rooibus. Not much for wheat beers, but the tea infusion was unusual in a good, but not everyday good, way. In the end I felt out of place there in a mostly empty place. With all the other great choices in Wolfville, I probably will not return.

A small store in one corner near the entrance/exit to the terminal, right next to the elevator to…read morethe Maple Leaf Lounge. It offers wines, beers and spirits from local producers in Nova Scotia. Wine is the predominant product on offer, but there is enough to cater to all tastes. Staff area wonderful pleasant and helpful, quick to offer guidance, but also to step back and let you be if you're just browsing. I've bought numerous items from here over the years, some better than others, so if you don't know the winery or brewery, it can be hit & miss, but to be fair, often that's part of the fun and experience of trying something new. If you do buy multiple bottles of wine, they have solid cardboard carriers for you which will offer a little bit of protection on your flight.

On my way up to Ottawa to see my wife, I saw that Liquid Assets had opened since I was at the…read moreairport in April, selling Nova Scotian-made adult beverages. This lovely shop is located just past security, and predominantly features a cool map of Nova Scotia on one wall, with about a dozen local products mounted on the wall and pointing out where they came from. It's a nice touch that brings home where these delicious libations are from, although it does take up half of their wall space, so I'm conflicted between the cool factor and having more selection. While wine takes up the largest portion of shelf space, there is still a good amount of craft beer, as well as spirits and a few ciders as well. The staff member was really friendly and knowledgeable, and I ended up getting a bottle of wine and a couple bottles of cider, all of which were wrapped up in paper to protect them in their carry-on travels. It's not a duty-free shop, so any flyer can purchase their wares. Liquid Assets is a fantastic idea that will add value to the burgeoning local alcohol industries, and enhances the airport as a whole. If YHZ can get a good restaurant, they'll be set!