Drinks & Nightlife
The original NL craft brewery. Try the many new brews and/or the famous iceberg beer. Also serving up some of the best fish and chips in town along with other yummy food truck options.
83 locals recommend
Quidi Vidi Brewery
35 Barrows RdThe original NL craft brewery. Try the many new brews and/or the famous iceberg beer. Also serving up some of the best fish and chips in town along with other yummy food truck options.
O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub
13 George StHas great local music
The Ship Pub
265 Duckworth StHistoric downtown pub, with live music, great food and service
Brewdock
Fatcat Blues Bar
George StreetContemporary blues bar
Shamrock City Pub
340 Water StAlso a great spot for local music
papillon cocktail bar
Oíche
New dance bar in town with mix of live music and DJ.
A great place to go dancing with live music, a break from the traditional Irish places
6 locals recommend
The MartiniBar
11 George StA great place to go dancing with live music, a break from the traditional Irish places
Loose Tie
14 George StCocktails, dancing, and appies
The Rock House
8 George StLive music and Latin dancing nights
Food Scene
The Postmaster's Bakery
Deliciously savoury and sweet breakfast, lunch, and snack options
Georgestown Bakery
60 Hayward AveFor true bread lovers
The Battery Cafe
1 Duckworth StEat/shop local!
One of our local favourites this gem is tucked in centrally on Duckworth street and offers delicious sandwiches, beverages, and more.
Memorial Cafe
One of our local favourites this gem is tucked in centrally on Duckworth street and offers delicious sandwiches, beverages, and more.
Rocket Bakery
294 Water StSo much goodness - brunch, lunch, coffee, sweets, and more!
Bannerman Brewing Co.
90 Duckworth StCoffee/tea until 3pm + beer and more from 11am/noon on.
The Parlour Gelato + Coffee
85 Military RdThe name says it all
The Duke Of Duckworth
325 Duckworth StFish and chips are a must
YellowBelly Brewery
288 Water St+ craft beer. A St. John's institution
Peaceful Loft
250 Duckworth StVeggie yum
Sweet social enterprise serving delicious slices, pies, sandwiches, soup, sweets, and more
Crust Craft Bakery + Pizzeria
Sweet social enterprise serving delicious slices, pies, sandwiches, soup, sweets, and more
Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca Downtown
377 Duckworth StBest pizza St. John's has to offer
The Merchant Tavern
291 Water StThey have great food and drinks
Our fave cozy restaurant - farm to table, delicious cocktails, great service.
95 locals recommend
Mallard Cottage
8 Barrows RdOur fave cozy restaurant - farm to table, delicious cocktails, great service.
Portage
Family/share-style upper end restaurant serving local cuisine
Chinched
5 Bates HillExcellent food, friendly service
Taste five locally owned restaurants and cafes Downtown. Every Saturday, May to October, from Noon to 3:00pm. https://sofullfoodtours.ca
Destination St John's
211B Lemarchant RoadTaste five locally owned restaurants and cafes Downtown. Every Saturday, May to October, from Noon to 3:00pm. https://sofullfoodtours.ca
Magnum & Steins
329 Duckworth StServing up Canadian fare in a cosy resto, wine bar, and lounge.
Contemporary restaurant in downtown offering steak, seafood, pastas, and an intimate dining experience.
18 locals recommend
Oliver's
160 Water StContemporary restaurant in downtown offering steak, seafood, pastas, and an intimate dining experience.
Hip Asian fusion style restaurant and lounge/bar with tunes that make you (want to) dance in your chair.
LIV
Hip Asian fusion style restaurant and lounge/bar with tunes that make you (want to) dance in your chair.
Boca Tapas Bar
189 Water StAuthentic tapas bar and restaurant. Amazing live Spanish guitar
India Gate Restaurant
286 Duckworth StThe best Indian food in town
Lester's Farm Market
173 Brookfield RdGreat locally grown and farmed produce and meat
Cosy, friendly, inviting. During the day, this is a sweet little coffee shop. In the evenings, becomes Fork, a fine dining restaurant combining NL dishes with a modern flare
12 locals recommend
Irish Loop Coffee House
Cosy, friendly, inviting. During the day, this is a sweet little coffee shop. In the evenings, becomes Fork, a fine dining restaurant combining NL dishes with a modern flare
Hot spot for seafood, shellfish, small plates, and cocktails with cranking tunes.
65 locals recommend
The Adelaide Oyster House
334 Water StHot spot for seafood, shellfish, small plates, and cocktails with cranking tunes.
Arts & Culture
https://artsandculturecentre.com/online/default.asp
16 locals recommend
Arts and Culture Centre - St. John's
95 Allandale Rdhttps://artsandculturecentre.com/online/default.asp
Local art gallery and museum; natural and cultural history.
https://www.therooms.ca
190 locals recommend
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveLocal art gallery and museum; natural and cultural history.
https://www.therooms.ca
Featuring work of local artisans - great to enjoy and shop. Entertainment and events throughout the year.
http://qvvplantation.com
34 locals recommend
Quidi Vidi Village Plantation
10 Maple View RdFeaturing work of local artisans - great to enjoy and shop. Entertainment and events throughout the year.
http://qvvplantation.com
Alexis Templeton Studio
75 Quidi Vidi Rd Range of ceramic pieces for table or walls
Eastern Edge Gallery
72 Harbour DrAn artist-run gallery
http://easternedge.ca
Theatre, performance room, and bar
https://rca.nf.ca/events/
21 locals recommend
The LSPU Hall (Resource Centre for the Arts)
3 Victoria StTheatre, performance room, and bar
https://rca.nf.ca/events/
The Majestic
390 Duckworth StreetLive music and entertainment
https://www.themajestic.ca
Beautiful Victorian construction. Housing local theatre company offering dinner theatres.
http://www.spiritofnewfoundland.com/location/
Masonic Temple
6 Cathedral StBeautiful Victorian construction. Housing local theatre company offering dinner theatres.
http://www.spiritofnewfoundland.com/location/
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra
95 Allandale RdEntertainment & Activities
May 27, 2018 – September 13, 2018
http://www.hauntedhike.com
10 locals recommend
St. John's Haunted Hike
Church HillMay 27, 2018 – September 13, 2018
http://www.hauntedhike.com
Johnson Geo Centre
175 Signal Hill RdGeological interpretation centre
Public environmental education centre - freshwater and riparian ecology.
12 locals recommend
The Fluvarium
5 Nagles PlPublic environmental education centre - freshwater and riparian ecology.
Scotiabank
48 Kenmount Rdhttps://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/scotiabank-theatre-st-johns
Mile One Centre
50 New Gower StBasketball and concerts
Anna Templeton Centre
278 Duckworth StClasses in art, craft, textiles & more
Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society
223 DuckworthBannerman Park , St. John's
August 3 - 5, 2018
Downtown Busker Festival
Various locations downtown
August 3 - 5, 2018
Downtown Development Commission
140 Water StDowntown Busker Festival
Various locations downtown
August 3 - 5, 2018
Everything Else
East Coast Trail Association
50 Pippy Plhttp://www.eastcoasttrail.com/en/index.aspx
Essentials
Friendly, hassle- free. From gourmet coffee, imported cheese, and Belgian chocolate, to weekly groceries and locally prepared/traditional NL meals.
http://www.belbins.com
42 locals recommend
Belbins Grocery
85 Quidi Vidi RdFriendly, hassle- free. From gourmet coffee, imported cheese, and Belgian chocolate, to weekly groceries and locally prepared/traditional NL meals.
http://www.belbins.com
Halliday's Meat Market
103 Gower StButcher shop. Specialty grocery store
Locally owned. Epicurean delights. Bulk foods, spices, and speciality grocery items.
9 locals recommend
Food for Thought
84 Gower StLocally owned. Epicurean delights. Bulk foods, spices, and speciality grocery items.
Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting RdDominion
20 Lake AveMonastery Spa & Suites
63 Patrick StShopping
Opal + Onyx
140 Stavanger DriveWomen's fashion:
https://www.instagram.com/opal_onyx/?hl=en
Twisted Sisters boutik
175 Water St Gorgeous jewellery, clothing, shoes, baby, and home decor.
Ragmaw Handbags - Beautiful, locally made handbags:
https://www.ragmaw.com
20 locals recommend
Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
155 Water StRagmaw Handbags - Beautiful, locally made handbags:
https://www.ragmaw.com
Posie Row
210 Duckworth StThe ultimate giftshop:
https://www.facebook.com/posierow210/
Relic Supply
181 Water St Men's and women's skate shop/boutique:
http://relic-supply.shoplightspeed.com
Whink
Art. Jewelry. Things:
https://www.whinkinc.com
Johnny Ruth
183 Water StLocal goodies and giftshop
Local cultural products; range of art, craft, literature, food, gifts, and souvenirs
9 locals recommend
Water Street Heritage Shop
309 Water StLocal cultural products; range of art, craft, literature, food, gifts, and souvenirs
Newfoundland Weavery Ltd
177 Water StFine gifts and crafts
Civic Duty
181 Water StFeaturing Canadian-made products