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.

My family has been patronizing smokehouse since 2022, and historically we have had fantastic…read moreinteractions with the staff and loved the beers. But something has changed. The staff used to be excited to see us, friendly, patient, kind and open. But the atmosphere has changed completely. It's probably been a year since we have walked into smokehouse and felt comfortable. The staff has become abrasive, rude, and condescending. We have been approached with disgust and apathy, a complete lack of care and the atmosphere is not what it was in 2022. We have given smokehouse chance after chance chopping it up to "a bad day for the staff" but after our last interaction it's become clear that smokehouse is not interested in their average client and more interested in catering only to the big parties. Smokehouse has turned from being a small town pub to a bar only interested in their bottom line and unless you're one of their few regulars you can expect to be treated as such

If you're worried about a specific taste or beer preference, then you've come to the right place! A…read morehuge selection of beer and ciders to suit any taste. The taproom is small but mighty. It's quite deceiving because it's small but there's lots of seating. If that's not your thing, there's lots to choose from for take out. If you do sit in, you might luck out on chatting with the owner who is super friendly and helpful. Try a flight if you're not sure what might interest you; it's only $8! There's no parking lot, but plenty of room on the street. There's a patio for warmer weather and it's dog friendly.

There were so many beautiful locations in Canada for restaurants and this place was one of them. We…read morepopped in here for breakfast and sat outside, but the bar and interior were awesome. I wish they had places like this in Anaheim, for whatever reason, probably cost, but these places don't exist at home. Go grab a Bloody Mary here you will love it

If you are looking for the best chicken sandwich in the entire province, look no further…read more This place is the absolute best spot for just that. It's got the perfect amount of crisp and flavor. The service was great. Very accommodating, we had to change tables 3 times at no fault of the establishment or service and she was perfectly fine with it. It was very loud when we first walked in due to the open concept of the restaurant as well as other parties eating. But once we moved outside, it was a much better socializing experience, until a wasp started wanting to enjoy some of the delicious meals. We then moved back inside where there was less noise and ended up finishing our meal that way. Overall 10/10 I would go again just for this burger. They do offer ciders and flights at a very affordable price as well but I will save that for the next time.

Lovely customer service. Very accommodating. Requested an…read moreextra sample in my flight and extra corn nuts. Real life apple tree around our table for decoration. Lots of variety, merch, full glass and flight options plus bottle options available.

Decided to take a tour of the brewery late June '24 and thoroughly enjoyed it. You can purchase…read moretickets online, as there is an eight person limit per tour. Situated on Main Street, it's a very nice bar with a cosy street patio, a shop within and a bar at the back. I've had a number of their ciders before, notably at my favourite pub in Chester, which set me on my exploration of Nova Scotia's excellent ciders. Our guide was great fun and the head brewer, who was busy down below, was very interesting. As well as mainstream, mostly conventional ciders, he loves to experiment with different hops and fruit infusions to produce some wildly different varieties and flavours. Not all will be to all tastes, ranging from pungent and sweet, to subtle and somewhat sour, rich to bone dry, clear to cloudy, but what I can say for certain is that everyone will find something they like. The varieties are mostly single batch, so what you get depends on when you visit. While I mostly like my cider simple and dry, the vast array of flavours is well worth a deep dive. Top spot!

Wow! What an incredible discovery at the end of Crocker atop the South Mountain!…read more We've been buying Wild's ciders (formerly Boar's Back Ciders) exclusive at the NSLC and were so thrilled to discover that they've got a space that's open to the public where you can buy their cider directly from the owner, Bryan. Not a huge space, it's the location, process and raw taste that will swallow you and tease your tastebuds! A small selection of small-batch ciders is worth the visit! Fill up your own growler for $15 (or buy one of theirs for an extra $5). Tall boys of their ciders are much more affordable here vs. the liquor store. You'll love when you discover this super secret spot only locals know about. You won't find a sign at the bottom of the road pointing you to go. Use the GPS to get here and go all the way to the top of Crocker. You'll see the simple wooden 'cider' sign at the end of their drive; keep going all the way to the top until you see the shed :)

To start, just wanted to make a comment regarding the first and only other review posted here. This…read moreplace is a BEER house. Not a restaurant. Food isn't what they do here, although they do have it available simply due to liquor laws in NS. If you're here to review the food, you may as well move along because it's just to satisfy the law and not your huge gut. Now that we got that out of the way, this is a really great spot in a bit of an industrial location. The patio sits right over the river so you can watch the tide come in right from your seat with your beer. There is lots on tap. Everything is free to try and then you can head outside to the HUGE patio on varying levels to enjoy your pint of your favourite sample. Lots of merch in store if that's your thing. Eat before you come, have a pint, enjoy the view and you'll be happy as a clam. Not much else to say, really.

Our favorite little pub in NS. They only carry pub food but the pickled Nachos are to die for…read more Everything else is excellent as well (we've tried it all). The beer is the real draw. Every beer is excellent. Staff are friendly and prompt. Nice relaxing atmosphere.

Nice local pub with great food, great home brewed drinks. I have been here a number of times since…read moremoving to kentville and have always enjoyed my meals. The ambiance is very comfortable, you can seat yourself at any open space you'd like. Their food is good, their burgers are really good, I quite enjoy their fried chicken sandwich. Their fish and chips are also really good, with big pieces of fish and crispy fries. The nachos are really good, made the mistake of ordering the "regular" size and it was too big for just 2 of us, but it was for sure tasty with fresh ingredients. We also like their deep fried pepperoni with the mustard dipping sauce it comes with. Another part I really enjoy with this place is their homebrewed beers. I personally really enjoy the blueberry beer they have (I believe during the summertime) and the raven ale. You can get a growler of their beers to take home and enjoy and it is very affordable, I believe $15 for a growler of the raven ale. Parking is street parking, but if the streets are full, which it rarely is, there is the town parking lot not too far from this place. Oh, and I should add, this place also has a pretty decent arcade/games room upstairs and a banquet hall to be rent or host events like a comedy show. Service is great, the servers are very pleasant and the food comes out quick and hot.

This is a great place to go for if you want to have a social meal with people. The service was…read morefantastic and she was very knowledgeable. The dish I ordered was in the starter section of the menu. It is a great starter but only you are sharing with 4 or 5 people.

This is a great spot and it's always busy which speaks for itself as a review…read more We've been here both when it's quiet (once) and when it's busy and the service has always been impeccable. I'd say that's the best thing going here. The only thing that could use a bit of some working on is the food. We got the nachos and it would be great to have more jalapeños and maybe real nacho chips instead of Tostitos. If you're getting the half order, you better be sharing because it's beyond sufficient for two people. The beer is great here and there's always a great selection. Stay for a pint to enjoy the great service and take some beer home to enjoy the great taste!

We love the donair nachos here, there are a huge portion that is enough to share with a few people…read more The atmosphere is open with a few booths for a quieter time of you prefer.