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authentic and grungy, these spots always have cheap beer specials and a few amusing regulars to keep you entertained.

 1. Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs

1269 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Y2
(902) 423-2526
5.0 star rating
  11/6/2009

The first time you walk into Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, you'll be immediately accosted by two simultaneous entities: the smell of stale beer and a 60+ year old gentleman named 'Cap'n'. Not to worry though, both will fade away into the recesses…More »

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 2. Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club

5461 Inglis St
Halifax, NS B3H 1J6
(902) 492-8140
5.0 star rating
  11/4/2009 First to Review

Resolutes Club is not only the best kept secret of the South end, but also one of the oldest amateur athletics clubs in Canada.

'Resolutes' is a members only club, but for a few dollars you can join and enjoy live music, pool, shuffle board and some…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
  Update - 2/6/2010

A couple weeks ago Mark and I headed out to Tom's with a couple other couples and we had a blast!

I had never eaten here before but everything was amazing. (spinach pizza especially)

Service was relaxed and definitely met with our pace for the night.…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/5/2009

    'Tom's' is a great place to go kick back for a few drinks in a quiet, funky environment that is… Read more »


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Location

Halifax, NS

Yelping Since

September 2009

Things I Love

red wine, funky micro brews, hot yoga, oceans, book shops, trying out new hot spots, tea, indian food, yelping, rocking the boat

Find Me In

the north end of Halifax!

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Lions Bay, BC (just outside of Vancouver)

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The Last Great Book I Read

One big damn puzzler, Little Bee

My First Concert

Bare Naked Ladies, top of Whistler mountain '97

My Favourite Movie

Away we go, 12 Angry Men, In Bruges

My Last Meal On Earth

Maui ribs, mediterranean potato salad, greek salad, tiramisu. oh yeah...

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I have a pack a day addiction... to chewing gum.

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arugula, pear, artichoke, almond, balsamic salad with shaved parm!

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