Learning that the Goat still ran their beer garden down on the harbour, we thought we'd continue our 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. read more

Stubborn Goat Beer Garden - Old ships. - Pubs Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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

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This popular Biergarten is apparently hotter than the most exclusive nightclub in Vegas. Yes, it was during buskerfest when we visited, but there was so much attitude from the "bouncer" it was cringy. He was rude and giving us a hard time about making sure we were standing in the proper queue, not letting us in unless we had friends already seated (which we did). Oddly enough, the staff also have to stamp your hand so you can gain exclusive re-entry once you leave to go to the bathroom?! Trust me, their opinion of themselves is much higher than anyone elses'. The reason I am doubly not impressed is because we have a kid with a severe nut allergy and the waitress said there was NOTHING on their menu that they could safely serve him. Really? So we're forced to have dinner with another friend's family and he sits through the meal starving? They could not offer a simple pasta dish with marinara or anything? Thanks a lot. So it was really at our own risk when we ordered him a "burger" (just the patty, on lettuce). He was also starving so we figure, can't go wrong with some chopped fresh veggies on the side. Burger comes out of the kitchen on a possibly allergenic bun...just no. Had to send it back. Then the bill comes, and they actually charged me a $6 upgrade for the side salad- when the restaurant couldn't even accommodate a single request. Didn't want to make a scene, plus my kid left hungry...although bonus star is that he didn't have an allergic reaction and die. Thanks, but no thanks. I'm sure there are many more restaurants with staff that are much more polite, considerate, and accommodating to their patrons. read more

I had occasion to stop in here while walking the Halifax Harbor Walk in August 2021. To my eye, most of the things on the menu go from a freezer to the fryer. My wife had the pulled pork and it was terrible, I had a lobster roll and it lacked complexity, the bun was I toasted and unbuttered. The server brought us our meal but no forks or napkins, our water had to be ordered twice....need I say more. The beer was cold and the company was good but I'm sad to say I didn't find anything about the dining experience worthwhile. I won't be back unless I was starving and every other place in Halifax was closed. read more

We came with a group of people on a Thursday night. It was busy and lively, and we stood in the open area. There are 2 bars that you can walk up to and order and there are several tables and chairs on 2 levels. It is a great vibe with an awesome view of the harbour. read more

Stubborn Goat has good beer. Stop here to get beer but pass on the food. We tried fish and chips and hotdog here but was very disappointed with them. The fish was very thick and fresh; however, it had no taste. It was very bland and no amount of tarter sauce nor ketchup assisted in flavoring it. On top of that, hotdog in my freezer tastes better than the one served here. read more

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This is not on the map where Yelp says it is. It is directly on the water. Great location and a nice selection of craft beers. The tuna tacos were excellent. read more

Great view on a beautiful though windy day from the top deck. Jasmine's beer suggestion was excellent. Our order included the fully dressed hot dog and the mushroom sandwich with Swiss cheese, spinach and more between 2 thick slices of grilled sour dough bread. Everything was delectable and nothing was left on our plates. Music was not live, but was a good volume to enjoy and also have conversation. The scene was vibrant yet we were not rushed to leave, and we noticed others who were there prior to our arrival and still lingering as well when we left. Wouldn't hesitate return if we visit Halifax again. read more

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Only came here for beers so can't comment on food. Yes, it's in the heart of the tourist district, but it is in a great spot on the harbourwalk. Great views of the water and great people watching. Nice selection of local brews too! read more

Great place for beer wine and snacks on the water. The view from the top deck is great. Upper level has table service and food menu. Lower is self serve and there are hot dogs and other snacks too. read more

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Wanting to check out this biter of Stillwell's entrepreneurialism, er, completely original concept, I met some friends here for some food and a drink one nice Halifax summer evening. Stubborn Goat at least did a lot of renos after winning the bid/pulling the carpet out from under Stillwell, which have added a lot more space, including a cool seating area on top of their shipping container bar. There's a full service sit down area, as well as a self-serve, and it's generally more private than Stillwell's incarnation was. There's a good selection of beers available, with some alternative boozes available for those not inclined towards beer. The food menu has a decent selection, with the likes of fancy tacos, crab cakes, an impressively expensive nachos, and several sandwich options, just to name a few. I went with the "Hali Dog" hotdog and fries, as well as the chicken skewers, and was given a playing card, which was a novel way to mark my order. I waited for a bit in the waiting section, which is basically a rail you can lean on that's within earshot of the bar. However, I noticed that someone was bringing orders around, so I went back to sit with my wife and our friends since they weren't very far back. It took a little bit for the food to come, but that wasn't surprising given the hefty crowd and limited kitchen space that they have. The tandoori chicken skewers were tasty, although I only got a small bite after my wife demolished them, so I'll take that as the vote of confidence instead of my one fleeting taste. I'm not sure what makes the Hali Dog Haligonian. There's not long-standing hotdog culture here, there wasn't donair meat on it, hell there wasnt even anything from the sea on it. However, it was a hot mess of condiments, with mustard and ketchup all over the bun, as well as mayo and relish on a Roselane dog. The inside of one of the buns was crusted with something that added crunch, but I hate split hotdog buns - you should be able to eat this with your hands, and not worry about holding it together! So between that and the condiment disaster, it was a solid four napkin affair. No one wants ketchup and mustard on the top of the bun, come on. The dog itself was good, although that had little to do with SGBG. The fries that came with it were mediocre-at-best, hand-cut fries. There wasn't a lot of crispness or flavour, other than fryer oil that was on the border of desperately needing a change. The SGBG has a killer location, and they've stepped up the quality of the space, but if you're messing up a hotdog and fries, you need to take a long, hard look at your kitchen. I may be back before the summer ends, but if I do, it's not because I initiated the trip. Hopefully their deep menu can provide some better bang for my buck. read more

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So I've been wanting to get to this beer garden for awhile, stillwell beer garden is always closed when I go so when we were on the waterfront today I was stoked to finally drop in here! Beautiful little spot! Has shaded spots and a roof top patio, even allows dogs too I believe? We sat on the self serve spot, and ordered Chicken skewers - $8 Salad- $12 Nachos - $18 Total came to $40 with tax Now.. I should have known from my experience at their main restaurant, being their portions are small and the prices are high.. As you can see from the photo I was very disappointed with the chicken. Great flavour but $8? I was expecting either a third skewer or even just more chicken. Salad was really good, fair price and nachos were huge! Hopefully I can get to the stillwell so I can compare! read more

Stubborn Goat Beer Garden - $8.. Very small :( - Pubs Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I love this place! Located right downtown Halifax by the waterfront, it is a great place to meet with friends on a nice day/night. Lots is seatings available. The beer garden has two sections - one is self serve and other section is with service! The self serve side is dog-friendly too! Stubborn Goat also provides water for the dogs -- how thoughtful. Food is available along with of course, beer and ciders! Great selection. Definitely will visit again! read more

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It's always a treat when the beer gardens open for the summer. The atmosphere is so funny, relaxed and the food is just amazing! We ordered the double cheese burger with truffle fries with a garlic aioli. The garlic aioli and the truffle fries truly stood out the most. Their truffle fries have always been great and delicious but this year they have truly outdone themselves! We also ordered the buffalo bites - which tasted amazing. However, they are all dark meat which is a little disappointing and the fatty areas are definitely not the greatest. Nevertheless, definitely a great and still pretty good. Our server Stephanie was amazing, always checking in, always keeping the drinks topped up - despite her many many tables. She had great advice and she's definitely a great asset there! You will expect to pay a pretty penny for the food and drinks, but on a hot day it's 100% worth it for the breeze, the view and the food. The tables and the entire eating area is clean. There is also two options to order - you can do self serve where you go up and order yourself and bring it back to your table and eat OR you can seat yourself on the 'balcony patio' or the server side and have the amazing wait staff help you out - which I always go for because their recommend on food, beer and everything else is the best! Have been coming here for a couple years now and will continue to :) read more

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Really liked this place! Sunny Sunday afternoon - can't beat it. Our waitress Renee was amazing. Views of the water and great food. Tuna seared tuna tacos - on point. Fresh and spicy. Also had the croquettes - which were delish. Friend ordered mussels and the basket was overflowing. read more

Stubborn Goat Beer Garden - Pubs Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

The beer is good, but against my better judgement we ordered food. Don't. It's over-priced food made for tourists who will never be back. Mediocre is kind. The lobster rolls were horrendous. They had the consistency of tuna salad and the bread was terrible. Their tuna tacos were nearly inedible. The fish and chips were passable at best. If you want good beer and an oceanfront location, this place works, but beware. Under no circumstance order food. read more

Disjointed and disillusioned... Since I spent last summer working on the waterfront I've seen this going up... and often wished I could pop in and have a drink.. Well I did.... I was....disappointed! I understand you have a much smaller kitchen, and smaller bar... but the prices on what was available were, let's just say the biggest turn off. I mean, I have a background working in small kitchens, so I really do get it! Now! To the experience it's self! We walked up, carded immediately (not a big turn off but still unpleasant), then we go hunting for a seat... we find a table at the back of the left side under a tree. Wasp traps, and lights that stop 2-3 tables over don't say much about decor... Can't stop nature, we changed tables as soon as we noticed spiders dropping from the tree above our table. I found the waiter irritable and unpleasant, maybe it was just me, but he didn't seem to want to be there. I couldn't hear him when he spoke, so I sounded like an jerk for repeating stuff. We ordered 3 beers and 1 glass of wine... that's all... the wine was tiny! Wouldn't have been anymore then a half a normal serving! The beer I had tasted like either near the bottom of the keg (ya know when it gets kinda gunky tasting) or from a bad batch. I struggled to get it down. The server NOT ONCE checked on us until we were done. To sum it up.... for a nice location to people watch, see boats float by and the moon rise.... expect to pay through the nose and be disappointed in both the service and the quality. And don't get me started on the "bathroom" situation.... read more

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Great atmosphere! Truffle fries are bomb I was disappointed with the bacon grilled cheese but the server was really good about it and didn't charge me for it. It was just soggy and the avocado was brown, I wouldn't recommend it. I've had good food experiences there otherwise. Probably was just an off day. Otherwise I find the services good and it's really nice on a hot sunny day. It's definitely pricy for some of the food and drinks but it's worth it cause it's a great place to sit and socialize. read more

First, let me start by saying that the staff at this location are phenomenal, especially if you have a dog! The staff couldn't have been more friendly and courteous with us and our pet! You're definitely paying for the location of this beer garden, and not the food. We ordered two plain Jane burgers, and they were gross. If you like your burgers cooked black with char, and that leaves a char taste in your mouth for an hour afterwards, then this is your place! Not to mention the fact that two PLAIN JANE burgers with fries and two bottled water came to $39. Way overpriced....this place even charges separately for fries! Since when is a burger ever served without fries??? There are so many better restaurants down on the waterfront for this price. Unless I'm going back for a drink with my dog, I won't be wasting my money on the food again. First time here for food, and it'll be the last. read more

The beer garden is really cool and a site to see in Halifax. The food is pretty darn good but on the tourist price side. My only disappointment is that the waitress was unfriendly. I have had ruse wait staff twice in my experience their and wish they would represent the friendly east coast better in the way they accommodate guests. Regardless: The view and the people watching can't be beat. read more

Cool atmosphere, decent service, good selection of drinks, food is unremarkable. My girlfriend and I were walking around the waterfront and decided to grab a quick bite at the Beer Gardens. We sat above the main bar with a nice view and a light breeze. It was busy but not packed. The atmosphere is a good representation of summers in Halifax with laughter and good cheer all around. Respectable selection of beers and cider on tap and more choices in cans and bottles. We went for a bulwark cider. It was served cold and promptly in a plastic cup. Food menu has a reasonable number of choices with a mix of classics like fish & chips but also some new options like in house POGOs and waffle fries. I chose a Hawaiian Dog w/ fries and my date had the Fish & Chips. The Hawaiian Dog was a Brautwurst wrapped in bacon on a bun with chunks of pinneapples and an aioli drizzle. The Brautwurst was well cooked but the bun was dry and too wide to fit in anyone's mouth, the aioli and pineapple was nice. The fries, served with ketchup and eaten with the wooden utensils on every table, were good. The fish was tasty but coated in a thick layer of crispy batter that was tough to get through with a wooden knife and spork. Overall we enjoyed our experience but wouldn't go back unless we were with a large group of people looking for a drink more than food. read more

Alex iz Bae. He is the best waiter I've ever had in my life. He helped us when we needed his service without pestering. The perfect balance. I would come back here 10284738% just because of him. Also good beer. read more

I've visited several times since the new owners set up shop in this space and tried the open bar self-serve area as well as the full service seating area. I would definitely stick with the self-service area as the full service full menu area is way overpriced, really geared toward tourists and folks who will not be back. The portions are small and very expensive, and you can't get a cup of water, only buy a bottle. Service was middling. The deck area is much expanded from Stillwell's beer garden (summer 2015), which is great, and you can still find a nice mix of sun and shade right on the Halifax waterfront. You are absolutely paying a premium for a plastic beer cup, but with few options right on the water, it may sometimes be worth it. There are craft beer options on tap as well as bottled domestics and imports. I'm sure I'll drop in again but this won't be my first choice destination on the Halifax waterfront this summer. read more

Good beer, great location, that's it. This is not a restaurant or a pub, the food was disappointing. Had the pulled pork, it was absolutely tasteless, could not even properly identify if it was pork. If wasn't for the cilantro there would have been absolutely no flavour. We had the truffle fries, they were acceptable, they were slightly undercooked. Go for the beer and the view and the vibe skip the food. read more

This was such a fun place to eat. Right on the waterfront, and perfect for a beautiful summer day, which is when a lot of people are visiting Halifax. We were walking around hoping for seafood, sunshine, and casual. This checked all of those boxes. Everything is shared tables, so you never know who you might run into. There's also a self-serve area where you can just walk right up to the shipping crate and order your food from there. Or you can sit and have one of the lovely wait staff bring it to you. If you're visiting Halifax I highly recommend. read more

Great food, drinks and service at the stubborn goat beer garden. Monica gave us some wonderful recommendations. Had the black angus, rehab burger and truffle fries, 10/10. read more

Honestly very disappointed in the food, the Mac bites tasted like nothing and the pineapple Mac and cheese was spicy and not good. way too overpriced and not worth it read more

Visited this spot on vacation from Los Angeles and thought it was pretty cool. Relaxed vibe, seating here and there but tough to find an area large enough for our party of 7. As the crowd petered out, we were able to score a table with enough chairs nearby. Obviously this is a great place to go for beer lovers, but it would have been nice if there were more wine options for those with a different palate. I opted for the rosé, which was alright. In retrospect, I probably should have just picked a beer. read more

I think The Stubborn Goat has the formula down for their waterfront beer garden. I immediately felt welcome upon arriving. There are two sections, full and self serve. Feeling lazy after walking around in the hot sun, we decided to sit in the full service area. When the menu arrived, I was surprised at the variety. This is a serious operation they have going on here! While we were deciding on what to eat, we took a look at the beer menu. I chose a Boxing Rock Temptation Red. My fiance, who is not a fan of craft beer at all was extremely happy to find a few domestic choices. He happily sipped away on a tried and true Alexander Keith's. Feeling very Nova Scotian, drinking beer beside the water on a beautiful day, I decided to go with the seafood chowder. This was far and away the best seafood chowder I have ever experienced. The broth was thick and rich. The chowder was absolutely packed with shrimp, whole scallops, lobster and haddock. Go there for this alone. My fiance had the burger, which looked to be a good portion. He said he enjoyed it. Highly recommended! read more

This is a cool spot. Lots of seating, it's right on the water, and generally an awesome location. Service is just ok. The food options are somewhat limited and overpriced, but the food is good quality. The beer options are meh, typical mainstream craft stuff. Worth popping in on a nice day. read more

The only thing this restaurant has going for it is that its on the water. Overpriced warm drinks and overpriced cold soggy food! Go elsewhere! read more

Ate here in June of 2016 and don't remember very much about it, other than the fact that I did like it a lot. Came back in July 2017 with some friends, around 5pm. We were in a bit of a rush to grab a quick bite and jump onto the Harbour Hopper for 6, so we went to the counter to order and took a table in the 'self serve' patio section. The entire beer garden is a large wooden deck divided into different levels and sections, with one area being full service, and the other more a take-out if you will. Both look the same, you just have to read the signs. So I ordered a Cider Yard foundation cider, truffle fries and chicken bites. They hand you a card from a deck of cards as your order 'token' (I got the 6 of hearts), which they will yell out when your order is ready. Although the staff remembered us and brought it to our table anyway. So thumb's up, plus it was ready very fast which we were looking for. Unfortunately I don't see their online menu to provide their descriptions, but my bill came to $24 after tax. I was full and rushing to eat these things in about 20 minutes was a bit of a struggle because I find carbonated drinks hard to drink fast as well. The fries and chicken bites were good, what you'd expect. The others I was with split a pulled chicken(?) nachos which had a lot of toppings and were delicious. I wish I could write more, but will just have to go back soon as there are a few things on the menu that I want to try, but mostly just relax on the waterfront with a drink and people watch. read more

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I didn't eat but asked about the beer taps and decided on the watermelon option. I was pleasantly surprised. Not fruity at all and very tasty. read more

Great spot - the views are very nice. Excellent selection of beer. Very friendly and attentive staff.

Amazing place! Food is delicious! My favorite is definitely the mushroom mac n cheese!!

The nachos were bad enough that I had to come on here to review. At $15 they weren't even good as those in a movie theatre or 7-11, just bad chips and cheese sauce, all of which was cold. Really disappointing considering the quality of food at the Stubborn Goat restaurant. The location, staff and beer were all good... which is why it's not just a one star review. read more

1 beer, hamburger with fries - over $30 with tip. The beer was labelled a Heffeweisen on the menu but was an exceptionally sour - and for me, a disgusting undrinkable brew. At $7,60 for the glass, before tax and tip - an expensive disappointment. Heffewiesen should be lightly hopped with high carbonation to offset a higher sweetness. Carbonation was very low. This beer seemed to be trying to emulate the sourest of lambics. No way on earth this should be labelled a Heffewiesen. The food was okay, but not exceptional in anyway. Service was average. read more

Great location and very charming place. There was an error with our order, however, our server rectified the situation right away and apologized. Everything they serve is local, which means they have delicious craft beers and colas. read more

The atmosphere was great and the establishment looks amazing, and at first glance we were really impressed by the menu options as well. After a bit we decided what we wanted to order to drink and eat, we were told that what we wanted to drink, as well as half of the drink menu was unavailable, which would have been nice to know when we got the menu before we took about 10 minutes to finally decide, but we were still hopeful for the food. (we decided on sharing the veggie hotdog and fries combo, which said to make it a combo with the fries was $2 extra with the hotdog) we were told they were all out of that too, which again if she knew this, it would've been nice to know when we got the menu, so I just ordered a regular hotdog with the fries so the person I was with could eat my fries and I would have the hotdog. The hotdog came but I held off on eating it for a few minutes because I wanted to wait until she got her fries so we could eat together, but after about 5 minutes she never came back with any fries, or at all so I couldn't ask for them, so I ate my hotdog while the person I was with didn't get anything yet. After a bit of being done eating the waitress returned and I asked if we were getting our fries, and she said sorry and went and got us a little basket of fries. After we paid I checked the receipt and noticed that instead of getting charged the $2 extra for the fries as an add on with the hotdog, we got charged full price for the fries which is about $6 more, so we left feeling kind of ripped off being charged 4x as much for fries due to the waitress forgetting the fries and then charging them as a separate item, when in most establishments the little basket of fries would have been on the house due to forgetting about them causing us to not get to eat at the same times. The 2 stars are for how nice the beer garden looks overall, but the customer service was extremely poor. read more