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FYI ... for anyone who loves good craft beer ... like DH & I do ...

 

Years ago ... we did our own *FREE Halifax Walking BEER TOUR* within walking distance of the ship: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=417655

 

But unfortunately ... some of the breweries & brewpubs have moved or closed :( ... so here's a new & improved version:

 

1. GARRISON BREWING CO. (1149 Marginal Rd ... 902-453-5343) http://www.garrisonbrewing.com/

* located at the pier, $2 samples

 

2. HART & THISTLE (1869 Upper Water St ... 902-407-4278) http://www.hartandthistle.com/

* nice waterview location, good food & craft beer incl. some limited in-house brews, with food court nearby

 

3. PROPELLER BREWING CO. (2011 Gottingen St ... 902-422-7767) http://www.drinkpropeller.ca/

* nice beers, even root beer

 

4. FOGGY GOGGLE (1667 Argyle St ... 902-444-1414) http://thefoggygoggle.ca

* no beer menu online, but lots of LOBSTER on food menu

 

5. MAXWELL'S PLUM (1600 Grafton St ... 902-423-5090) http://themaxwellsplum.com

* 60 beers on tap!

 

6. ROGUE'S ROOST BREWPUB (5435 Spring Garden St ... 902-492-2337) http://www.roguesroost.ca/

* casual brewpub

 

7. ROCKBOTTOM BREWPUB (5686 Spring Garden St ... 902-423-2938) http://rockbottombrewpub.ca/

* upscale brewpub

 

8. HENRY HOUSE (1222 Barrington St ... 902-423-5660) http://www.henryhouse.ca/

* one of few places to still see hand pumps and get cask-conditioned ales

 

Also ... here's a map with the most optimal route ... to hit all of them: https://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?msid=216355194734857514006.0004e12fbdaa2db14f7b2&msa=0&ll=44.644992,-63.571353&spn=0.016274,0.027595

 

I know the beers are not free ... but the walking tour itself is ... so you get to see some of the sights for free ... and then spend your money on the awesome pints of beer instead ;)

 

P.S. We're planning to do this *updated* tour next month ... so please let me know if you have any revisions or comments ... to help us on our way. And I'll also report back with a review ... once we return :)

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What great information! Do update this on your return. Meanwhile I'll make note of this for others who may be interested.

 

Will do ... returning Labor Day weekend :)

 

BTW ... where in Nova Scotia are you located ... and do you work in the travel industry?

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When we go home to visit friends and family we often stop at the Lower Deck (http://www.lowerdeck.ca/). It doesn't make it's own beer but the outdoor deck and view of the Bluenose (when it's in town) are wonderful.

 

Otherwise, a wonderful route with some great destinations.

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When we go home to visit friends and family we often stop at the Lower Deck (http://www.lowerdeck.ca/). It doesn't make it's own beer but the outdoor deck and view of the Bluenose (when it's in town) are wonderful.

 

Otherwise, a wonderful route with some great destinations.

 

Thanks for the confirmation of the route and for pointing out the Lower Deck. I'll make sure we check it out when we're in town next month ... as it's also in the *Harbourside Historic Properties* with the *Hart & Thistle*.

 

Sidenote ... the *Hart & Thistle* is also the original location of the old *John Shippey's* :)

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No I do not work in the travel industry and never have. I live in northern Nova Scotia but am from Halifax.

 

Forgot to ask ... since you're from Halifax ... anything you could add/supplement to this tour ... we would greatly appreciate it ... thanks so much :)

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I can't help you with the beer tour - not my thing. You already have the restaurant my beer expert son likes "Rogues Roost".

 

The Old Triangle often has live Celtic music.

 

If you want general Halifax information look for me on TA and send me a private message with your email address and I'll send you my notes.

 

Meanwhile check out these links: halifax.ca/rec/documents/HfxWaterfront.pdf

http://destinationhalifax.com/visitors/things-to-do-in-halifax

http://www.destinationhalifax.com/uploads/assetsfile/Hfx%20M&C%20Planner%202009-Halifax%20Map.pdf

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I can't help you with the beer tour - not my thing. You already have the restaurant my beer expert son likes "Rogues Roost".

 

The Old Triangle often has live Celtic music.

 

If you want general Halifax information look for me on TA and send me a private message with your email address and I'll send you my notes.

 

Meanwhile check out these links: halifax.ca/rec/documents/HfxWaterfront.pdf

http://destinationhalifax.com/visitors/things-to-do-in-halifax

http://www.destinationhalifax.com/uploads/assetsfile/Hfx%20M&C%20Planner%202009-Halifax%20Map.pdf

 

Thanks for the info and maps :)

 

And I'll still let everyone know how we made out ... when we return at the end of next month :p

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Just returned from Halifax and we had a GREAT time doing this BEER tour:

 

1. GARRISON BREWING CO. (1149 Marginal Rd ... 902-453-5343) http://www.garrisonbrewing.com/

* located at the pier, $2 samples of 8-10 beers, outdoor patio seating

 

2. HART & THISTLE (1869 Upper Water St ... 902-407-4278) http://www.hartandthistle.com/

* nice waterfront location with patio seating, good food & craft beer incl. some limited in-house beers (i.e. IPA & IRA)

 

3. PROPELLER BREWING CO. (2011 Gottingen St ... 902-422-7767) http://www.drinkpropeller.ca/

* nice beers, even root beer

 

4. FOGGY GOGGLE (1667 Argyle St ... 902-444-1414) http://thefoggygoggle.ca

* typical beers, but lots of LOBSTER on food menu

 

5. MAXWELL'S PLUM (1600 Grafton St ... 902-423-5090) http://themaxwellsplum.com

* 60 beers on tap, open air seating with $15.95 sampler of (4) 4oz. tasters, $4.50 mussels and $5.99 burgers

 

6. ROGUE'S ROOST BREWPUB (5435 Spring Garden St ... 902-492-2337) http://www.roguesroost.ca/

* casual brewpub with in-house beers on 2nd floor

 

7. ROCKBOTTOM BREWPUB (5686 Spring Garden St ... 902-423-2938) http://rockbottombrewpub.ca/

* upscale brewpub on 2nd floor

 

8. HENRY HOUSE (1222 Barrington St ... 902-423-5660) http://www.henryhouse.ca/

* (3) Granite Brewing hand pumps, good English pub fare, outdoor patio and basement seating

 

MAP: https://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?msid=216355194734857514006.0004e12fbdaa2db14f7b2&msa=0&ll=44.644992,-63.571353&spn=0.016274,0.027595

 

FYI ... if seated with kids at a restaurant ... law requires food to be ordered in addition to the beer.

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