Our first dinner in Halifax was a delight, we had just arrived and checked into our hotel, and…read moredecided to try the restaurant next door. Bearly's has a little stage and nightly live music. During our dinner the artist was Morgan Davis and he was an amazing Blues artist. We ordered a burger and a wrap and then sat back to enjoy the music and the evening. The wrap was just what I wanted, the beef was tender and the mushrooms were so tasty. My hubby really enjoyed his burger as well. Our server was very efficient, and brought our food and drinks out very quickly. She was very sweet and came back often to make sure that we didn't need anything else. Since the music rotates nightly, there's a very good chance, we'll be back.

Food on point, I'd never tried Filipino dishes before and was pleasantly surprised and have tried…read moreto recreate this dish since returning to the States. Service was good and friendly. Love the layout and the ambiance of the place went a long ways with me. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did.

Worst bar in halifax... don't waste your time or money here! Terrible management and poor customer…read moreservice from the staff.

Went to see Matt Good at the Marquee last month. First time I have been here for quite some time…read moreand it brought back some good memories. Halifax used to be full of great spaces to watch a live band, sadly the number of live much venues has been dwindling over the years. We still have the Marquee, which is a very good thing. Over the years I have seen my share of bands play at this venue and it still doesn't let you down. Great atmosphere, good views of the stage and very intimate. Plus the old decor is still in full effect. Which from my perspective is a very good thing.

Every time I've been there, from the 2nd floor dancing to the bottom outdoors it's been a good…read moreexperience. The waiter gave my son in the summer a free cola to surprise him and this last time I went there latte very close to closing kitchen time and after a chat about my not being able to bet back through to make a take out order, the staff graciously let me do so and even apologized as it was no one's fault, the food is always great including the best nachos anywhere including the price, kids meals and my loves the fish n chips s definitely repeat offenders! lol and whole waiting for my order they had a familiar band playing and they were great- the people were loving it and crowded- my next go to !

I have not been at The Deck for years and recently a group of us gathered with friends from…read moreout-of-town. Most of the male servers were too busy "acting or being cool dudes" instead of providing top-notch service. Orders were slow to be taken and slow to arrive. By day's end we were happy to move onto another bar when their were fewer of us left to move. It was nice to bump into old friends and to hear the great Paul Lamb playing inside, but sadly we will not be back.

Words to the wise: The Sonic Temple is a dream venue for music lovers. While it typically exists as…read morea recording studio for artists, The Temple occasionally houses live performances within its walls. So. If ever you catch wind of a show happening at The Sonic Temple, be sure to grab up on tickets ASAP. Its an experience! The space is quite small, housing just under 70 people, so performances are intimate, engaged and high quality. The A-frame ceiling of this 1820s heritage home sets up an epic shelter with hanging candle holders and sky lights to boot. More candles scatter around the walls and ledges, highlighting gorgeous brick walls and its backdrop behind the 'stage'. (More of a large carpet then an actual stage.) Its part of the Sonic Entertainment building on Hollis street and not a venue that is open to the public on the regular. Thats why you've got to keep your ears open! The Temple is built by artists, for artists as a place of solitude to facilitate the recording process. Maritime artists like Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Symphony Nova Scotia have all recorded here. (to name a few!) Who knows when the next show will be... ('Post Data' just held a show there March 7 & 8th) but to have this place on your radar is certainly not a bad idea. And if you're a musician looking to master an album, The Sonic Temple is the cream of the crop. An incredible use of space to draw inspiration from both artist and audience...

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Cute coffee shop on the corner of Hollis and Morris Street - just up from the waterfront…read more In an older house - place definitely has character inside. Had a muffin and bagel and cream cheese for breakfast - not bad. Lots of seating - there's a basement as well. Only complaint. The wifi is a bit slow.

Chill, artsy coffee shop in Halifax close to the Boardwalk and university. The baristas were very…read morefriendly and welcoming. I got an iced monk macchiato and it was absolutely delicious. They also have a selection of sweets and pastries as well as sandwiches and light lunch fare. Local artwork adorns the walls and seating includes cozy chairs, a downstairs area and a small amount of outdoor seating. Perfect place to hang out on a cool, cloudy Halifax day.

Security supervisor is always drunk on the job. Last night…read moreI was allowed in, then after he had a couple drinks he remembered I had an 'altercation' with some folks who called me a racial slur a couple weeks back AT A DIFFERENT VENUE, so I was refused entry the second time round after I went out for a cigarette.

Lost my $400 coat. Super disorganized coat check in the dark. The way it is set up is ridiculous.read more

Sometimes you go somewhere without a clue what to expect and you leave feeling disappointed…read more.. This is not one of those times. As a pre-show get together for the Canada Heritage moments at the Carbon Arc (note to self: remember that review too), Meegan and I met some fellow yelpers here for some nosh and wine. We were the first to arrive (around 5ish) and if I can give anyone a little piece of advice about going to check this place out for the first time let it be this - that was the perfect time to be there. There were only a few patrons inside so we were able to get some great service (both fast and super friendly). As it is a music bar and grill they seem to have an extensive list of upcoming events but when we went all was quiet. While the menu can seem a little pricey we happened to go in during happy hour (4-6). Appetizers are 2 for 1, house wine $5 = Happy Tara! There seems to be a lot of talk about the grilled cheese sandwich this place serves up but Meegan and I opted to for the lamb lollipops ($10ish), the torpedo shrimp ($9ish but remember we were there for happy hour) and then shared the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich with Avocado ($11ish). It was plenty of food for the both of us and I really thought everything was very good. The house red was nothing to shake a stick at either (and three glasses later it was even better). I loved the look of the place. Dark wood and plenty of seating without feeling like you're bumping into one another. Located on the corner of Argyle and Prince it's looks to be an awesome place to hang out especially on the patio during the summer. If you go let me know how the grilled cheese sandwich is.

All is well at The Carleton. Never do I hesitate to send my clients to The Carleton for exceptional…read morefood (the frites!) and outstanding musical performances. The staff here are chipper, genuine, and on the ball as well. For vegans the frites are THE BEST FRIES IN THE CITY. HANDS DOWN. Those long, skinny, salty sticks of deliciousness would grace my palate thrice weekly in my own personal foodie heaven. Also, the spinach salad with the pecans, mango, and ginger soy dressing will not disappoint. It is flavourful and filling, and I would bet that it's also gluten free ! Bonus points :D I always ask how the other dishes are when I hear someone has recently gone to The Carleton. I have heard nothing but enthusiastic reviews of the other more carnivorous dishes they offer. The best part at The Carleton is truly the music. Everyone is politely denied the use of their chatterboxes while the performer(s) are doing their thing. This way everyone wins, we are all graced with auditory perfection and love it all the more. Heck, there are even great speakers in the bathrooms so if you have to visit in the middle of a show you won't miss a beat! Genius! I appreciate how particular The Carlton is when they choose their musical performers. It seems clear that anyone who graces that beautiful stage is the cream of the crop. I love buying random tickets for artists I have never heard of before because it always blows my mind and I walk away at the end of the evening with a new favourite! All in all, if you haven't gone- GO. If you're humming and hawwing about going again- YOU'RE SILLY. Just buy the ticket and dedicate yourself to an awesome evening at The Carleton!

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.

The T Room is a fun college bar with pool, shuffleboard, and cheap drinks. And the best part is,…read moreit's right in my neighborhood. I often hit up the Friday night trivia, which is really fun. I'd prefer a third round of trivia to the frequent "Guess what candy bar/bag of chips is in my backpack" noise, but it's still a fun time. I love that it's on a Friday so I don't have to worry about leaving before trivia is over, and the questions are great. Overall, a fun bar with a relaxed, dive-y atmosphere.

Ahh, The T Room. The location of my first legally purchased alcoholic beverage…read more The Sexton Campus bar actually manages to be a pretty funky spot, despite its status as a student bar. With pool tables, shuffleboard, live bands, Thursday night trivia and movie nights, 'T-Room' retains a pretty steady stream of current Dalhousie students as well as recent alumni. Be sure to check out the pitchers of rum and coke!

We tried a couple of the craft beers and split the Caesar salad and fried chicken poutine. They…read morehave a great selection of beers and also live music which we did not hear because we were there at lunchtime. Everything was delicious!

My wife and I were visiting A friend in NS and I stopped at…read moreNew Scotland Brewing for a cold one after catching the ferry from Halifax. My fav? The Rampant Lion, NEIPA!