It's Always Cocktail Hour

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I hate crowds, sticky floors and being hit on by strangers - but you can almost always count on me to grab a drink and a chat somewhere cool. Here's where I like to hang.

 1. The Drawing Room

1222 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Y6
(902) 423-5660

Category: Lounges

4.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

The Drawing Room is one of those places that I kept meaning to check out, and once I finally paid it a visit I couldn't believe I hadn't been there earlier.

The atmosphere here is what makes the bar. It's cozy, intimate and sophisticated without…More »

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 2. Obladee Wine Bar

1600 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Z6
(902) 405-4505

Category: Wine Bars

5.0 star rating
  1/11/2012 ROTD 3/17/2012

I can't believe I'd yet to review Obladee! I'm a huge fan.

I'm not a big wine drinker, so you'd think this place might not be my cup of tea (or glass of wine - I don't know, there's a crappy pun in there somewhere). Not so! I don't think you can ever…More »

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 3. Tom's Little Havana Cafe

5428 Doyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 1H9
(902) 423-8667
5.0 star rating
  3/15/2012

I was recently introduced to Tom's via the Yelp Retox - I'd tried to go before, but damn, it's hard to get a table there during happy hour.

So basically, cheap wine? Yeah, I'm in. And I liked all the food I tasted - in particular, there were sweet…More »

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 4. Onyx

5680 Spring Garden Rd
Halifax, NS B3J 1H5
(902) 428-5680

Category: Lounges

5.0 star rating
  3/6/2012

After visiting Onyx a few times recently, it's become one of my favorite places in the city. So much so, that I need to start thinking of excuses to visit more often.

I've always been a fan of their Monday (mojitos for $7) and Tuesday (martinis for…More »

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 5. The Carleton

1685 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B5
(902) 422-6335
5.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

Where to begin with The Carleton? Music? Food? Atmosphere? This place is a serious triple threat.

But let's talk about food.

You haven't lived until you've eaten the white wine risotto. I recommend ordering the stuffed chicken breast, which is…More »

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 6. The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar

1559 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Z7
(902) 407-4002
4.0 star rating
  7/28/2011 ROTD 8/27/2011

The Middle Spoon, it's like y'all read my mind!

Look, I'm not really into pubs or clubs, or any social outing where there's a chance someone might step on me. I'm much more content to hit up a cute, well-decorated spot for cocktails. I also love cake.…More »

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 7. The Bicycle Thief

1475 Lower Water St
Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2
(902) 425-7993
5.0 star rating
  4/25/2011

I don't think words can describe how much I enjoyed my first meal at The Bicycle Thief. Five stars? Not enough. Not only was the food divine, but the atmosphere of the restaurant is very hip and relaxed, yet still classy.

I began with the baby…More »

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 8. Niche Lounge Supperclub

1505 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 3K5
(902) 423-6632

Categories: Restaurants, Lounges

4.0 star rating
  3/15/2012

If you're in the mood for sugary sweet "martinis" (and I mean that in the best way possible) then you should consider hitting up Niche. They have great happy hours, including $5 martinis on Thursdays.

I also really like the food at Niche. They have a…More »

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 9. Pipa Restaurant and Bar

1685 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B5
(902) 407-7472

Categories: Portuguese, Brazilian

4.0 star rating
  4/10/2012

I've only ever been to Pipa for drinks and apps, but damn do they do those well.

OK, the special Brazilian drink they made? Amazing. It's called a Caipirinha and is basically rum and sugar. It is heaven. Go on 2 for 1 night.

My favorite app is the…More »

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 10. The Henry House

1222 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Y4
(902) 423-5660

Category: Pubs

4.0 star rating
  2/15/2011

Need a restaurant that will please a large group of people? Need a place to take your parents? Just looking for some good ol' fashioned food? Then The Henry House is where you should be headed.

The food at The Henry House is good - not outstanding,…More »

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 11. Morris East

5212 Morris St
Halifax, NS B3J 1B4
(902) 444-7663
5.0 star rating
  1/24/2011

Best pizza in Halifax! It says "no" for takeaway, but they actually do do orders for pickup. Just peruse their menu online, order a little bit in advance and take home your favorite pizza to enjoy with a glass of wine!

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 12. The Bitter End

1572 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B3
(902) 425-3039

Category: Lounges

2.0 star rating
  1/11/2012

I have mixed feelings about the Bitter End. It used to be one of my favorite places to go, back when I was 19 and a half years old and just realizing that I WAY prefer this kind of atmosphere to that of a place like, say, The Dome. (Shudder.) And I…More »

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 13. Economy Shoe Shop Cafe & Bar

1663 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B5
(902) 423-7463

Categories: Bars, Cafes

3.0 star rating
  1/11/2012

Like most everyone else, I feel lukewarm about the Shoe Shop. The atmosphere is great and everything else is hit or miss. I've had terrible service, I've had fantastic service. I've had great, reasonably priced drinks and I've fallen victim to…More »

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 14. The Fireside

1500 Brunswick Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3X9
(902) 423-5995
3.0 star rating
  3/6/2012

I'll admit, The Fireside isn't exactly my go-to place for cocktails. Their $5 martinis on Monday nights are easy on the wallet, but not always the easiest going down. But it's a good old Halifax standby, and they have some appetizers (baked goat…More »

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Location

South End, NS

Yelping Since

January 2011

Things I Love

Television, Blogging, Coffee, Anderson Cooper, Cape Town, Office Supplies, Cyberchondria, Sweden, Summertime, Thin Crust Pizza, Pop Culture, Bright Colors, Champagne Cocktails.

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front of the TV.

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Downtown Halifax

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I'm watching and blogging about your favorite TV shows.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Thanks to my lack of cooking abilities, I have great taste in restaurants.

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The Last Great Book I Read

Bossypants

My First Concert

Elton John & Billy Joel @ Madison Square Gardens

My Favourite Movie

You've Got Mail and When Harry Met Sally (it's a tie)

My Last Meal On Earth

Risotto croquettes, wild mushroom soup, pasta, thin crust pizza...

Current Crush

You, darling.