Top Things to do in South End
Top 10 Food & Drink in South End, Halifax Region
Travelers say Halifax is best seen on foot, so park the car and start walking. Immerse yourself in Halifax's rich history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and be sure to survey the city from the 18th-century Citadel National Historic Site. Then walk into any of Halifax's great bars and restaurants and catch some live music to round out your day.
Restaurants in Halifax
1. Local Tasting Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 255 reviews
Downtown Halifax food tours including delicious tastings from locally owned eateries. Our short walking routes are delectable explorations of local neighbourhoods, and include tastings such as handmade chocolates, craft beer, charcuterie, award-winning shawarma and more. Learn about the exciting cuisine,culture, and the people who make Halifax a memorable culinary destination. Tours are led by entertaining local guides and depart from the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market and other downtown locations seven days a week. Evening tours take a relaxed pace and include a full evening meal and wine tastings in a progressive dinner format. Take a bite out of Halifax!
2. Ride Solar (Halifax)
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
The world's FIRST solar-powered pedal bus tours in HALIFAX, Nova Scotia! See this historic city in a very different way - on an 18 passenger "bicycle" (Pedal Bus) with electric assist motor to make it easy to pedal. Visit 2 different restaurants + a rum distillery for food & drinks INCLUDED!
3. Taste Halifax Food Tours
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5.0 based on 94 reviews
Offering guided driving tours of Halifax's vibrant food, beer, and wine scene. Sit back as we drive you from North to South to try everything from traditional seafood dishes to Annapolis Valley artisanal cheese and everything in between. Visit food trucks, trendy restaurants, breweries, wine bars and more. Stops also include Citadel Hill and the historic hydrostone neighbourhood. Daily and private tours available. Learn about the history of Halifax on a culinary adventure. WARNING: This is not your average city tour!
4. Tidehouse Brewing Company
5. Down East Tours
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Welcome to DOWN EAST TOURS ! We offer Private Guiding Services to allow you to explore and experience the Best of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes. We will show you all the ‘must see’ sights and allow you to explore many of the Hidden Gems that others miss. Private guided tours from Halifax, Nova Scotia that are flexible and customized to allow you to enjoy local culture on the scenic routes without the crowds of the big tour buses. You’ll enjoy the ‘must see sights’ and you’ll LOVE the ‘hidden gems’ of the places we explore. Great sights, food & drink. Tours avg 5-6hr with longer day and multi-day tours available. Please contact us with any questions that you may have.
6. Halifax Distillery Co.
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Local distillery, full restaurant and bar! Come in and try a locally inspired craft cocktails and beers. Tours are offered daily at 1, 3, and 5pm and include a flight of our made in house rum. Home of J.D Shore Spirits and two amazing owners who will be happy to tell you their story.
Reviewed By NormLWat - Waterloo, Canada
Stopped in for the rum tasting, we did the small tour of the distillery and then enjoyed our tasting in the in the tasting room. Quality smooth product. Owners are great, friendly and knowledgeable on products. Terrific gift shop, loved the barrel glasses, and flight boards. Bar severs a variety of unique cocktails featuring their products. Fun, welcoming and enjoyable.
7. Garrison Brewing Co.
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By JameAndDare - Woodstock, Canada
This was our second time visiting Garrison and it was just as good as the first last year! The location right near the waterfront marketplace is a very big draw, but even more than that, they have a very interesting take on beer. We really love their sours! Their Pucker Up truly lives up to it's name and is like a berry cotton candy in a drink. So good to try in a flight. Their LemonDrop, which I don't remember tasting last year and could possibly be new, really packs a punch! It reminds me of the perfect light and less sweet spiked lemonade. Perfect for a warm day. We enjoy their Razz Berry Whest as well, which isn't sour, but actually has a sweet taste and isn't too overwhelming. Their Georgia Fuzzy Peach was our fav. Very flavorful, with a light taste of apricot as well as peach. It was not too overpowering. We could have drank a whole pint of it on the spot. Of course their Tallship is their signature beer and best seller. That one speaks for itself, and the last beer we tried was the Ziggy. It was a darker beer; dark amber in colour, but sweeter than we imagined. A very nice and refreshing beer. There is honestly something for everyone here. Good service, large seating area, and they even sell Kambucha here over in their extensive gift shop area. We brought home a beer glass this time so we can remember Garrison's ???? We will be back next time we visit.
8. Alexander Keith's Brewery
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4.0 based on 1,034 reviews
In 1820, Alexander Keith established his brewery in the heart of Halifax. Now, over 200 years later, we’re proud to welcome you back into our home on Lower Water Street, the Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Brewery. We invite you to come and visit us at our beautifully restored and renovated brewery, and to try our exciting new beers crafted by our brewmaster. Cheers to all things raised in Nova Scotia.
Reviewed By tshep42 - Halifax, Canada
I did the tour years ago. It was my first brewery tour. Since then, I’ve done brewery tours all over North America. The problem is, this tour is so good that it sets an impossible standard. Even if you’re not a dedicated beer drinker, the tour is fun and interesting. The history of AK is so uniquely Nova Scotia its a great way for a tourist to experience our history and culture. AK is one of the major breweries in Nova Scotia, and Canada for that matter, but if you’re a craft beer snob, you’ll still enjoy yourself here.
9. Tall Ship Silva
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4.0 based on 115 reviews
Relax onboard Tall Ship Silva and take in the view of our charming seaside city. With miles of shore line guarded by George's Island and its graceful lighthouse, guests can keep a look out for marine life. Enjoy a cold drink or snack from our fully licensed pub. If you choose to participate, you can haul on lines with the crew, set sails or steer from the helm.
10. Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
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4.0 based on 592 reviews
The Halifax Farmers' Market was created by Royal Proclamation in June of 1750, a year after the founding of Halifax. The Governor and Council designated a site for the Market - the present day Bank of Montreal building. For 50 years this flesh, meat or cattle market, as it was known, sold produce as well as livestock delivered from Acadian farms in the Annapolis Valley and from local farm production. In 1848 the City of Halifax was incorporated and the original City Charter conveyed the Country Market property to the city "for the public and common benefit and use of the City of Halifax according to the true interest and meaning of the original grant." The Market has operated in several locations across the city since its inception in 1750, but moved to the Halifax Seaport in 2010 where it is now known as the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market - the longest continuously running Market in North America and proudly hosting over 250 vendors! Halifax Seaport The Halifax Seaport is a vibrant arts and cultural district found at the south end of the Halifax waterfront. Extending from Piers 19 to 23, you will find artisans, retailers, cruise terminals, event facilities, cafes, galleries, offices, a museum, a university and the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market. This district has been redeveloped to showcase local talent and is now a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
Reviewed By RJBsince83 - Winnipeg, Canada
Lots of variety; many things you can sample, and obviously lots to purchase, from books, to food, to clothes. A neat space to check out if you're walking down the boardwalk.
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