The Stone Jug

Great place for fish and chips. I came here cause of a recommendation from a friend who's from St…read moreJohn's. The fish was very flaky and chunky. Service is so friendly! They have a great selection of beers, local and international. Definitely a must try in St Joh

I think the Duke has my favorite flannel... lost it somewhere in ST Johns, thats how good of a time…read morewe had here. During our stay we came several times and met some interesting characters. The overall atmosphere in this place is amazing and I do love going to a place that I see in shows and movies... Bar tender was very nice and my wife and I chatted with her quite a bit between the endless beer orders. Definitely come to this place!

The Duke

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Christian's Pub

4.0(35 reviews)

Come from away, leave as an honorary Newfoundlander…read more.... Christian's Pub is where I was "screeched in". Gayle skipped being in the ceremony, but watched enthusiastically as we both had a great time. Plus enjoying a couple of wee pints of Guinness ahead of time was a great starter. After all, Christian's Pub is a cool bar and lounge in itself. As legend has it, an American serviceman stationed in Newfoundland during the Second World War downed some local rum one night and let out a 'blood-curdling howl'. Someone nearby asked what that awful yell was and a Newfoundlander sitting at the bar said, "The Screech? 'Tis the rum, me son." And that's how Screech earned its name. I now have the certificate as an Honorary Newfoundlander. But first the ceremony! That involved a shot of Screech rum, flambé bologna, kissing the codfish (a real frozen one), receiving a a personalized certificate, and taking a photo with Skipper Lukey. Joining me that Sunday evening were people from all over the world, all of us having a great time. It was a whole lot of fun and Skipper Lukey put on a show that was also thoughtful, folksy, and educational, all in just under 30 minutes. Other George Street bars do this, but Christian's was the only one that another businesses on the street recommended. And Hell Yes! I'd do it again.

Every visitor "from away" must be Screeched in. It's the law. Being from Newfoundland myself, I had…read moreto use this opportunity to have my younger brother and partner Screeched in on our recent trip home. Christian's, being the oldest pub in St. John's on one of the oldest streets in North America seemed like the perfect place. Now, Christian's is no fancy joint, so let that be known right away. It's charming and a little edgy. Drinks are poured with love, and hope you're not hungry because you're lucky to get a bag of crisps. Or maybe a piece of flambéed bologna! But it's all served up with the typical Newfoundland charm. Fast forward to the Screeching in... Skipper Lukey is impressive! Memorizing everyone's name (all 40 or so guest) during our ceremony. Adding in his rough around the edges reminders on how the process works. You better be good at following instructions, because Lukey will remind you, not so gently, if you're out of line. All in good fun, I promise! Respect the ceremony and keep chatter to a minimum. It's a sacred duty to Screech in mainlanders after all. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend it to anyone and their group looking to become an honorary Newfoundlander!

Drink the Screech!

Here fishy fishy

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Establish 1979. 1st bar on George St.

O'Reilly's Irish Pub

3.4(31 reviews)

Such a wonderful spot, full of nice people and great music, my wife and I had so much fun in here…read more On this night it was the bartenders anniversary for working behinfd the bar, I feel like he had been ther for 25 years, maybe it was 50 years, but he was too young for that- great guy! My wife and I ended up buying a few rounds for guys that were having trouble getting the bar tenders attention- tons of fun!

This was our first time visiting George Street in St. John's and to say we were disappointed would…read morebe an understatement. We had reservations and were seated in an upper area with extremely uncomfortable bench seating. The bench was so high and narrow that my feet didn't even come close to touching the floor. The tables were packed tightly together with virtually no room to move. At the table beside us, one gentleman had to stand away from the table for most of the meal because the sloped ceiling prevented him from sitting comfortably. On the other side, seven people were squeezed into what looked like a space meant for four. The food was, without question, the worst meal we had during our two weeks in Newfoundland. My husband ordered gravy with his fries and it arrived dark, thick and congealed. Paying an extra $3 for it only added to the disappointment. I figured George Street might be better suited for drinks and live music, but unfortunately the beverages were equally underwhelming. I tried two different mixed drinks that had little to no alcohol taste, flat 7-Up, and overall poor flavour. The next two shooters I ordered were better, but I still questioned the alcohol content. I'm someone who gets tipsy fairly easily and after several drinks I didn't feel the slightest buzz. I won't go into the conditions of the Washrooms. The two positives were the music, which was excellent and our server, who was attentive and quick with drink service throughout the evening. What surprised me most was that when we left, there was a lineup out the door waiting to get in. I honestly can't explain it based on our experience. The music was good, so perhaps that's the draw, but the food, drinks, and seating left a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, this was not the George Street experience we were hoping for.

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Live music

The Three Sisters Pub Restaurant

3.9(8 reviews)

77.4 km

The Three Sisters, a pub restaurant in a tiny Newfoundland shore village, deserves 3 stars, my…read morehighest rating for a pub. It's small, dark, and smells like beer. The pub menu is typical. Service was very friendly and responsive. We had the special tomato soup and grilled cheese for lunch. The soup was excellent, but there's not much you can do to differentiate a grilled cheese. It's a good stop on your way to the Nova Scotia ferry terminal, and the only restaurant for miles (I mean kilometers) around.

Right across from the opening bridge this place is just great. There's pleasant indoor sitting but…read moreif it's a nice day you may consider sitting outside and watching for the bridge to go up. Fun. It's a combination restaurant/pub in the evenings. The staff is just phenomenal. Staff is generally nice in these combo places, but these people are exceptional. Food is good. Some quirky names on the menu, like The Codfather sandwich, but it's well made and generous in size. The chowder is excellent and well worth getting the bigger size serving.

Front of Restaurant/ pub

Mmmmmm

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Picture by Bill Quilty

Ship Inn

4.1(15 reviews)

43.6 km

We've been in St. John's for two days and we've been here twice already. Come for a late lunch and…read morehad the seafood soup, it was lovely and flavorful. Lindsay and her staff are absolute gems, you can tell they care for the pub and the customers. The vibes are perfect and what you would want in a pub called The Ship. We'll be back before we leave to go home.

Great food, and always new specials every week including dessert. Nice little place, sometimes they…read morehave bands playing or open mic. The waiter Chico is super friendly and always nice to talk to. The service is always fast and food is always hot.

Seafood Soup

Cider

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First NFL fish n chips for my mom!

Inn of Olde

4.3(6 reviews)

44.7 km

We came across Inn of Olde on Friday, just down the street from the brewery so stopped in for a…read moredrink. Linda and her late husband, Bobby, opened the restaurant in 1977 to supplement their income from their declining grocery store. As promised, she was full of stories. She's in her late 60s and kept us entertained. The place is overflowing with things Linda has collected and things that have been given to her over the years. There are 1500+ spoons, lots of pictures, army helmets ... you name it! This is a large collection of cards ... not only business cards but driver's licenses, university IDs, etc. Apparently kids stop by after having a few too many and leave their important IDs (because they don't have business cards) under the glass ... they probably don't think it's such a grand idea the next day once they have sobered up. Barb helps Linda out at the bar. She lives down the street and had some great stories too. If you are in the Quidi Vidi area, you have to stop in and visit this place. Linda and Barb are very friendly and it's quite an experience.

This is a very unique place on Quidi Vidi. It has a real authentic Newfie vibe. You can only see…read moresomething like this either in real time or it's fake on a movie set. This is the real deal. If you want to be screeched in this is the place to do it. Go see Linda the owner and she will set you up. Today, my colleague got "screeched in". This process involves getting a shot of 90% alcohol homemade rum, she brings the frozen puffin which is over 20 years old preserved cryogenic style and you kiss the puffin bum. We watched a young gentleman get screeched in as well and she said "I'm going to have a wet dream about you". You get a signed certificate after issue by the Royal Order. You have to see it to believe it. Screeched ! (Warning this is not the place for the faint of heart)

Piano area

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Behind the bar with Linda

Erin's Pub

4.6(9 reviews)

43.6 km

This is a great little pub on Water Street in St. John's. Authentic and full of locals. Our group…read moreof 5 went on a Friday night and enjoyed an Irish Trad session. It was a fun, authentic experience. A group of locals gathered with their instruments and jammed traditional Irish music for about 3 hours. There was a solo performer that followed. The only food they offered were hotdogs or sausage on a bun. They come with your choice of numerous toppings. I have had better, but when hungry, they hit the spot. If you are looking to get away from the tourist spots on George Street, Erin's Pub might be for you.

Gayle and I were walking back from dinner and live music on George Street, when we happened by a…read moresign outside of Erin's Pub about an Irish music trad session that as it turned out was in progress. So we came in, took a seat at the bar, ordered a couple pints of Guinness (the best pour in St. John's we were told), and listened to several musicians around a big table churn out a number of traditional tunes. Another Irish word for this is seisiún or session. It was very relaxed and informal, with individual musicians starting a tune and others quickly joining in. Gayle and I really felt part of a local crowd of very nice and hospitable Newfoundlanders. A significant percentage of Newfoundlanders come from Irish descent. That started in the 17th Century when ships from the English West Country stopped into along Ireland's south coast to collect food and servants for the fisheries around the coast of Newfoundland. As such, the traditional music of Newfoundland and Labrador is rooted in Irish, Scottish, and English music. The Bar itself has a sort of local divey vibe, with dark woods, a cool bar, no pretense, and even a 24-hour camera screen on Quidi Vidi. It was a place where we really enjoyed staying awhile, which we did until this Celtic jam session was over.

Come on In!

Erin's Pub Entrance

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Shamrock City Pub

3.5(25 reviews)

Cod tongues and massive glasses of India beer..does it get any better?…read more Live music, good crowd Busy on a Monday night, but heard it's like that every day of the week Recommended

A few friends and I went here for drinks. The drinks were good and good prices. However the service…read moreis another thing. The waitress we had was almost clueless not to be rude but she had no clue what to do. She also had no clue how to split a check, it took atleast 30 minutes and us helping her. She ended up giving up and switched servers. She also sounded very sarcastic and was slightly rude almost. We then had a different waitress come over and ask if we had ordered a drink that we didn't order (which had happened many times through the night) and we tried it because we thought it was ours but then when we tasted it and it wasn't, we called her back and told her, she went to give that drink to another table- the one we had already had a sip of! So we just called her back and said we would drink it so she wouldn't give it to someone else. But besides the service the singer they have was very good and it was a very comfortable place.