10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Halifax

"I chose a starting and ending point of Garrison Brewing in the historic Seaport district, which can be very busy when a cruise ship is in port. Garrison has been in its current location for nearly all its existence at 1149 Marginal Road. Garrison serves up seven year-round brews and at least double that amount in seasonals and one-offs."

"In Halifax, two of Nova Scotia’s original craft breweries are musts. Propeller Brewing was the first, but Garrison Brewing soon joined them. This Halifax brewery boasts one of the best locations in the city, down on the waterfront next to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21."

"As if crisp, tasty cider, and fabulous food coming out the incredibly tiny Unchained Kitchen space weren’t enough, Chain Yard also hosts BYOBB - bring your own baby/kids/family to the bar - events. A section of the taproom is made into a movie theatre during the BYOBB events, with a projection screen, and children can sit in the theatre, or at the table with their parents wearing wireless headphones. With colouring sheets, a kid-friendly menu, and prizes handed out, BYOBB is a no-brainer for parents."

"One of Halifax’s most popular craft brewers keeps its tap room open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10pm the rest of the week. After enjoying, say, a flight of select Propeller brews, head downstairs to the Propeller Arcade, a funky basement crammed with pinball and arcade machines. Non-alcoholic drinks, including their all-natural sodas, are also available."

"Next stop is Propeller Brewing at 2015 Gottingen Street, about five minutes away from 2 Crows. Propeller is one of the oldest brewers, having opened here in 1997. Propeller has brought in a new head brewer to refresh the brand and added new beers on to their award winning lineup."

"Location: 1932 Brunswick St., 2crowsbrewing.comOpen since: February 2017The rundown: New to the scene, but holds one of the biggest of the small-scale microbrewing facilities in Halifax. The space is huge and completely open to the whole brewery, so you can sit, have a drink and watch the beer happen right in front of you, barrier free.What to order: The Pollyanna IPA is their #1, and it’s juicy and tropicalWhat they’re known for: They just released a Brett Porter that’s suppose to steal hearts.Beers on tap: 6 of their own, 4 to 6 rotating guest taps from breweries around the provinceGuided tours: The brewery is open-concept, but if a brewer is on site, they are always up for a tour."

"Last stop is at the tiny taproom at Tidehouse Brewing at 5187 Salter Street, about 10 minutes away from Stillwell Beergarden. Tidehouse has become noted for brewing experimental beers. The small bar is cozy and there’s always vinyl spinning and great conversation happening."

"Location: 6041 North St., unfuckingfiltered.comOpen since: 2015The rundown: With beer names like “Exile on North Street” and “Play with Fire”, this brewery is quirky, and all they care about is good beer, no bells and whistles.What to order: Double Orange IPAWhat they’re known for: They have the best IPAs in the city, so anything hoppy.Beers on tap: 7 to 8 of their own with a rotating guest tapGuided tours: Mmmm not technically, but again it’s Nova Scotia and it’s a microbrewery and they would probably give a pretty entertaining tour/would be up for it if you asked"

"One of the newest to the brunch game (yes, it’s sadly only available on the weekends) is beer bar Hopyard. Their brunch menu, like their regular menu, is full of interesting flavour profiles. Dishes like the pork belly sweet potato hash with salsa verde or the breakfast bowl with hash, eggs, bacon, rise and grind sauce, Cheerio brittle and crispy kale."

"Amazing veggie platter, I don't even know what half the things in it are but I loved every single thing!. The food is so fresh. 10/10 a must go when in..."

"813 Bedford Hwy (Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat/Sun 11am-7pm) &2182 Gottingen Street (opening soon!). M&J’s is the friendliest little restaurant that basically specializes in dietary restrictions. Party of 5: one vegan, one celiac, one dairy allergy and a couple omnivores?"