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Overall Total Score
3.3 out of 5
Good | 3044 reviews

What User likes about The Halifax Alehouse:
Was staying close to this spot and decided to go in for a lunch. Had the wings and have to say these were the best wings I have ever had anywhere, plump, crispy and well sauced. We liked these so much we went back two more times during our visit to Halifax . View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Halifax Alehouse:
My friend (1) was in line last night when the bouncer told another one of our friends (2) that she "could afford to get in if she paid her taxes on time". Friend (1) then responded, "you should be a comedian". The bouncers immediately put him in a chokehold and refused to let him go, despite the fact that he only had a few drinks. At this point, he wasn't in the bar, he was still in the street. For 5 minutes, he didn... View all feedback.

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Menu
3.2 ★ from 23 reviews

We arrived at the Halifax Alehouse 9pm Sunday night, looking for Karaoke. We were greeted by some very friendly bartenders! They told us it started at midnight,...

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We stopped in on our first night in Halifax and had a an early family dinner. The building is old and historic, and the ambiance inside was fun and old-timey. O...

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We have been here before and enjoyed this old historic bar...not so this time.We walked in and there was not one patron on a busy shopping weekend.Two wait staf...

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Four of us had the best seafood chowder in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island at this location! The chowder was loaded with tasty ingredients. After having ou...

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My friend (1) was in line last night when the bouncer told another one of our friends (2) that she "could afford to get in if she paid her taxes on time". Frien...

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While some patrons have expressed dismay at the current state of this historic bar, others have had positive experiences. The seafood chowder received high praise, with one group deeming it the best in the Maritime Provinces. Additionally, live music events on Thursday nights have been well received, with affordable drinks and attentive servers. Despite some negative reviews mentioning concerns about the staff and cleanliness, there are still patrons who appreciate the top-notch service and ambiance. Overall, experiences at this establishment seem to vary, with some visitors looking forward to returning while others vow never to come back.

Int Restaurants
3.6 ★ from 1427 reviews
Rob
14.01.2024 - 04:49

The staff at this restaurant is top-notch, as well as their bar. It's a delight to visit and enjoy the ambiance. Plus, they also have great entertainment option...

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Toney
14.01.2024 - 04:49

This restaurant is fantastic. The staff is friendly and the place has a rich history.

Karine
14.01.2024 - 04:49

Tyler and Dion are fantastic! They create a warm atmosphere at the restaurant, making it a great place to enjoy your evening in charming Halifax!

Dianna
14.01.2024 - 04:49

The artichoke spinach dip was phenomenal. My husband had a bowl of the seafood chowder. He enjoyed it immensely. Great craft beer selections. It was a wonderful...

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Glenda
14.01.2024 - 04:49

Enjoyed the food. Great location. Unique atmosphere. Will return on my next visit.

Restaurantji
2.7 ★ from 127 reviews
Mairi
01.01.2024 - 05:25

Violent bouncers, fraudulent bartenders and overpriced drinks. There is an outrageous surcharge for credit and debit purchases. I would say the only good thing...

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Shawn
01.01.2024 - 05:25

At least I didn't die here like that other guy. But seriously, this place is not good, smells bad, and the staff are atrocious. DO NOT GO

Don
01.01.2024 - 05:25

The interior is gross, the bar smells, the bartenders are thief’s and will not give you the right change. And if you call them out on it they yell for security...

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Ethan
01.01.2024 - 05:25

Gave them a 50 sheet twice and didn’t receive change on a single drink. bunch of delinquent

Matthew
01.01.2024 - 05:25

Don’t ever go here. You couldn’t give me any amount of money in the World to make me want to go back there. The owners and the staff are the absolute worst. I w...

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Yelp
2.5 ★ from 48 reviews
Terry
18.07.2023 - 14:42

The Ale House brings back positive memories from past years and I have been fortunate to avoid the late-night shenanigans some of my fellow Yelpers have...

tony
18.07.2023 - 14:42

A great place for late night drinks, some industry people recommended it to us. It started to get really busy around 1am, great live music and fun times!

Alyssa
18.07.2023 - 14:42

Waitress said they have to pay the establishment if they are not tipped, and feel pressured to ask why they don't receive a tip (yes, we did tip).

Facebook
3.6 ★ from 176 reviews
Foursquare
3.7 ★ from 51 reviews
Google
3.4 ★ from 1049 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 143 reviews

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