Food Scene
Wired Monk
5147 Morris StIt's about 20 steps up the street, best coffee
Fantastic Italian cuisine, on the water a block away. Reservations usually necessary
40 locals recommend
Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water StFantastic Italian cuisine, on the water a block away. Reservations usually necessary
Fabulous Italian restaurant, on the water, outdoor seating in the summer... located within the block
171 locals recommend
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StFabulous Italian restaurant, on the water, outdoor seating in the summer... located within the block
Brewery Square
Historic Market square, shops, restaurants and farmers market Saturday mornings
Cafe Chianti
1209 Barrington StGreat Italian food...
Salty's
1877 Upper Water StGreat Seafood, outdoor deck on the water in the summer
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdLarge farmers market 3 days a week...
Directly across the street, the best pizza crusts in town, they import their flour from Italy. Great wine by the glass as well.
10 locals recommend
piatto pizzeria + enoteca
1299 Hollis StDirectly across the street, the best pizza crusts in town, they import their flour from Italy. Great wine by the glass as well.
The very best bread in the city, Italian loaves baked fresh everyday, just a few blocks north on Barrington.
17 locals recommend
The Old Apothecary
1496 Lower Water StThe very best bread in the city, Italian loaves baked fresh everyday, just a few blocks north on Barrington.
Le Bistro By Liz
1333 South Park StGood food and Moderately Priced. Great Brunch as well.
Arts & Culture
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal RdArt Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StOngoing Exhibition of Maude Lewis
Shopping
Spring Garden Road
Spring Garden RoadBishop's Cellar
1477 Lower Water StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Historic pub, popular with the locals, beautiful "whiskey bar" on the top floor.
37 locals recommend
Henry House
1222 Barrington StHistoric pub, popular with the locals, beautiful "whiskey bar" on the top floor.
Parks & Nature
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrBeautiful walk along the sea wall
Essentials
Barrington Superstore DCQC
1075 Barrington StGetting Around
Budget Car Rental
1554 Hollis St