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- Hours:
Mon 11 am - 12 am
Tue-Wed 11 am - 1 am
Thu-Sat 11 am - 2 am
Sun 11:30 am - 12 am
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
9 reviews for The Old Triangle Ale House
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The Old Triangle Ale House
5/30/2010
There was a cold Nor'easter heading our way. You could smell the sea salt in the air. Quickly, we docked our boat at the pier and climbed up the twenty-ish steep meters up to the nearest door in sight. The welcoming picture of large pints of Guinness and Smithwicks as well as local faves like Propellor could be seen shining through the warm glow of the glass windows. We gingerly opened the door...unsure of our fate. The aroma of fried chips emanated from the door crack. Bustling servers could be seen scurrying to an fro with a pile of plates and beers. Our journey was over...we had made it to Halifax.
Maybe it didn't quite happen so much that way, but after a missed flight in TO and only a few hours of sleep the night before...we, the walking dead by the time we entered, were tired and hungry and needed a respite. I needed a beer. She needed food. Problem solved at TOTAH.
We were greeted promptly and as luck would have it, a small table appeared before us just recently vacated. We walked in at approx. 7ish pm and the place was bustling with activity. Looking over the menu it seemed to be your run of the mill pub house with an Irish bent to it. The food was distinctively Haligonian tho - fish and chips, pan-fried haddock, fish chowder. We couldn't resist. I took a small pint of Smithwicks and ordered the fish and chips in lieu of my first choice, haddock au gratin (they were out - Boo!). She supplemented with the Blarney crab dip and a cup of their creamy seafood chowder. I second guessed myself for one second when I saw another table's pan fried haddock...no worries, the thickly battered but tender fish made up for that - crispy but juicy on the inside. The chips were satisfyingly good too - crisp and done well. The true highlights were the seafood chowder and the crab dip. Both included succulent and large pieces of seafood throughout. The soup was a perfect texture and thickness for us - not too runny and not too thick.
Overall, good hearty food well matched for any beer or ravenous traveler. It's a shame we weren't able to try the haddock au gratin, but we'll just have to visit the Maritimes again, won't we? Thank you, TOTAH, for a warm and satisfying welcome!
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The Old Triangle Ale House
Updated - 6/9/2010
Two birthdays, one BFF, fresh to Canadian soil, and her adorable British boyfriend in hand?
The Old Triangle wouldn't be my first choice, but who can deny a birthday girl's wishes. Perhaps I'll just thank my lucky stars we didn't end up at a live performance of Signal Hill, and enjoy this much loved pub for what it is.
The place was surprisingly packed for a Tuesday evening, but that didn't stop our crowd of 12 in getting some solid seating. A few adjoining tables and pinot grigios later, the ol' Triangle proved itself as a lovely place for a gathering. Our server did a great job with this eclectic grouping of gabbers. Meals and drinks were timely, and it was all provided with the utmost professionalism and politeness. Great guy!
Although, its the nature of my main meal that brings me to a frown. Not exactly swayed by the extensive selection of pub-fare, I opted for the 40 Shades of Green large salad, with Honey Lime Yogurt dressing. I love salads, perhaps a little too eagerly, and the described dressing sounded promising-- pumped!
Unfortunately, the 40 shades of Green is quite literally JUST green. Was I wrong to expect more than a basic sprinkling of field greens? 'Cuz thats what it was. The few sliced cucumbers made for the exciting component of this salad, and after having to request my forgotten side of dressing, I was overwhelmed by disappointment. The dressing was not the slightest bit tasty, and as I gazed around at sweet potato fries, burgers, and full-bodied poutines, I felt like a rabbit on calorie count.
Sigh. Just talking about it makes me want sandwich. Although, the wine made my spendage tolerable. A friend and I split a bottle of PG for $30 (15 each), which was delicious, and a massive bottle! We got about 3 1/2 glasses out of it each... and alongside my empty tum, a fair buzzy buzz.
Overall, The Old Triangle provides one of the best pub experiences in the city. I'll suggest avoiding the 40 shades salad, and to embrace the pub-fare full force. Quality service and a great atmosphere, many can love this Halifax haunt.
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The Old Triangle Ale House
4/3/2010
Oh, ye Old Triangle - this place gives me those toe-tappin', top-o-tha-mornin' type of feelings inside. Perhaps it's because the only time I've ever spent a long period of time here was on St. Paddy's Day, so maybe I just conflate this place with put on Irish accents and tacky green "Kiss Me" shirts.
Well, now that I've ranted a tad, let's get on with ye old business, shall we? This place is a cool looking establishment. With different levels, lots of wood, and tons of windows, the vibes set forth by the building alone are grand.
I've enjoyed the hops liquid diet here, ordering pitchers and snacking on a bit of pub-fare. The service has been pretty quick, but when it's raucous, plan to wait awhile.
I wouldn't say that I'd pick this place as a destination of choice, but hey, if I ended up here for a bit, I wouldn't mind all that much. As long as there aren't a ton of inebriated obnoxious folks, it can be an okay time. Swing by for an after work bevie; the post 9-5 crowd often filters her from the downtown core to loosen some ties and take a load off.
The Old Triangle Ale House
5/30/2010
My husband and I entered the pub on a whim, and were pleasantly surprised to find great pub food served here. Plates are generous and seafood is a forte. The seafood chowder was hearty, warm, and chock full of perfectly cooked clams, scallops, and fish. Fish and chips were good, if not a little thickly battered and firm (for my taste). The savory crab dip obviously contained plenty of fresh crab, although I would have preferred it to be accompanied by a sliced crusty baguette rather than the dry crumbly toasted rounds provided. Overall, solid and comforting pub grub that was particularly appreciated on a blustery Halifax day.
The Old Triangle Ale House
1/22/2010
Unless you're a disgraced former politician with a drinking problem The Old Triangle is probably already your after work watering hole of choice if you work downtown. Boy does this place fill up quickly on Friday afternoons.
And rightfully so, this is a great pub! The staff are really quick considering the crowd and it seems like there is always an old friend or new friend coming in the front door.
The Triangle has live music almost every night and is definitely worth a stop if you're looking for a pint and some tunes. It delivers a far more authentic Nova Scotian experience because it doesn't actively pursue it , it just is (how's that for depth!).
Definitely stop in here some afternoon on your way home from work and have a drink and a few laughs, you will not be disappointed.
The Old Triangle Ale House
10/23/2009
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I love this pub!
I definitely recommend tapping into your real/borrowed irish roots next time you're heading out for the night. I guarantee you won't be disappointed with 'The Triangle.' With live music every night of the week and a great selection of beer on top, it's pretty hard not to get in the spirit of things at The Old Triangle.
Some of my favorites about this place aside from the ambience: The Celtic burger, Killeybegs style fish and Mary Gallagher's Irish Stew. The Triangle gets extra points for having unique salad options as well. Ok so 'organic baby greens' might not be authentic irish fair but not everyone wants to eat fish and chips just because they're at a pub. General points for having such a large menu/wide breadth of options.
The tiered levels at The Triangle mean you can usually get close to the band or tuck yourself away into one of their booths at the back, all depending on your preference.
The staff at The Triangle are some of the best in terms of efficiency. You might not get the banter or cheery grin you were expecting from an irish bar maid, but aren't you there to talk to whoever you came with anyway?
One tip for The Triangle: Get some bouncers who act as though they've experienced human interaction before.
Fun Fact: The Triangle serves traditional Irish breakfast on St. Paddy's day from 7am-10am. All proceeds go to 'An Cumann' -The Irish Association of Nova Scotia.
The Old Triangle Ale House
9/22/2009
If I was, say, an older gentleman, with distinguished graying hair, and quite possibly, an Irish accent, I would no doubt be giving the Old Triangle a five-star review - because this would be the pub where I felt most at home.
I am, uh, none of those things, so the place just gets three stars from me, but it's not because there's anything wrong with it. It's just not my cup of tea.
That said, it's not a bad place for a drink and a meal with your work buddies, but be prepared to deal with the occasional table of obnoxious college boys. (I'm just a wee 5'1" woman and once nearly got into a full-out bar brawl with a table-full of said bully-type boys.)
And if you like a bit of the deedly-dee music, you can have your fill here; there's always some little band with a tinwhistle and a bodhran playing up front.
Favourite menu item: the curry and chips, complete with mushy peas.
The Old Triangle Ale House
2/28/2010
I am a local and love the atmosphere at the Old Triangle. I love the food, beer and people.. Go with an open mind.. Place is usually always busy, especially after work and lunch hour. Highly recommended.
The Old Triangle Ale House
9/25/2009
Fun crowd, great food, live music and...Irish!
I have to admit, this review will be a bit biased because I love Irish and Celtic music. And the Old Triangle has both along with some great food at reasonable pricing. The Old Triangle has an unusual layout for a restaurant in Halifax. It has three levels. The first is where the live band plays, the bar lives and where you can also eat and drink. The second and third levels are strictly set up for eating. But no section is closed off, so you can always hear the music which is never too loud. Its always lively at the Old Triangle and the wait staff are always a bit too busy. Which leads me to the Wait Staff. They are generally great. From time-to-time we will be served by Staff who seem a bit overworked but I have never had a bad experience that stands out. When the crowd size is near capacity, I just don't see smiles on their faces. And I miss it because some of them have great smiles ;)
The Old Triangle is a great example of Celtic and Irish culture. It has been around for a long time and with good reason. I have gone there many times and plan on going again in the not-so-distant future. If you want a fun Celtic experience in Halifax, the Old Triangle better be on your list.
