The Narrows Guide Book
Cafes
Lovely little neighborhood gem for local coffee lovers. The owner, Frederico is often the one making your coffee, the authentic Italian way (and they know coffee!). He's the main attraction here but it's the new hot spot in the North End, also because there's a local farm stand right next door! (Warehouse Market).
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Espresso 46
2867 Isleville StLovely little neighborhood gem for local coffee lovers. The owner, Frederico is often the one making your coffee, the authentic Italian way (and they know coffee!). He's the main attraction here but it's the new hot spot in the North End, also because there's a local farm stand right next door! (Warehouse Market).
This business and coffee roaster has been around since the 1950's and is a North End staple.
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Java Blend Coffee Roasters
6027 North StThis business and coffee roaster has been around since the 1950's and is a North End staple.
If proximity is important, this cafe is only steps away walking north down Gottingen Street. Solid coffee, great staff and tasty baked goods.
Creative Cup Cafe
2792 Gottingen StreetIf proximity is important, this cafe is only steps away walking north down Gottingen Street. Solid coffee, great staff and tasty baked goods.
If you find yourself taking a ferry ride over to Dartmouth or walking across the bridge and you need a little pick me up or a massive buttery croissant, check out this Dartmouth staple.
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Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StIf you find yourself taking a ferry ride over to Dartmouth or walking across the bridge and you need a little pick me up or a massive buttery croissant, check out this Dartmouth staple.
Steve has passed on but his infamous coffee shop has new owners and new life. If you're downtown, check it out for a good breakfast sandwich, lovely new owners and delicious coffee.
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Steve O Reno's Cappuccino
1536 Brunswick StSteve has passed on but his infamous coffee shop has new owners and new life. If you're downtown, check it out for a good breakfast sandwich, lovely new owners and delicious coffee.
If you're heading to Fort Needham or want to check out the Heritage designated Hydrostone Market, why not pop in to Julien's Cafe.
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Julien's Patisserie Bakery & Cafe
5517 Young StIf you're heading to Fort Needham or want to check out the Heritage designated Hydrostone Market, why not pop in to Julien's Cafe.
If you're downtown and heading to any of the other recommended spots on our list in this area, this is a small but lovely little to go coffee joint with a great owner and staff but most of all, amazing coffee.
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Weird Harbour Espresso Bar
1656 Barrington StIf you're downtown and heading to any of the other recommended spots on our list in this area, this is a small but lovely little to go coffee joint with a great owner and staff but most of all, amazing coffee.
If you like combining coffee with rock climbing (technically bouldering), check out this North End spot on the same street at us.
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Seven Bays Bouldering
2019 Gottingen StIf you like combining coffee with rock climbing (technically bouldering), check out this North End spot on the same street at us.
Beer Lovers
Another pub in the North End that focuses mainly on great beer and a cool vibe.
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The Stillwell Freehouse
2534 Agricola StAnother pub in the North End that focuses mainly on great beer and a cool vibe.
If you find yourself downtown and are thirsty for one of the better beer selections in the city, head to Stillwell Beer Bar on Barrington Street. Also, their Diner Burger is delicious and crushable along side a pint.
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Stillwell
1672 Barrington StIf you find yourself downtown and are thirsty for one of the better beer selections in the city, head to Stillwell Beer Bar on Barrington Street. Also, their Diner Burger is delicious and crushable along side a pint.
Charm School is the small tap room attached to Unfiltered brewing. Nothing to write home about, with the obvious exception of the best IPAs you'll find in the city. Or, head downstairs to the pub because we always have one of their infamous IPAs on tap.
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Unfiltered Brewing
6041 North StCharm School is the small tap room attached to Unfiltered brewing. Nothing to write home about, with the obvious exception of the best IPAs you'll find in the city. Or, head downstairs to the pub because we always have one of their infamous IPAs on tap.
We hope you spend most of your time here at The Narrows with us but if you want to venture a little further, the Brown Hound is a quaint little British style pub not too far away.
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The Brown Hound Public House
2394 Agricola StWe hope you spend most of your time here at The Narrows with us but if you want to venture a little further, the Brown Hound is a quaint little British style pub not too far away.
If you find yourself in Dartmouth, this beer bar is one of the best places you could go. Delicious burgers, a nice patio and one of the best local beer lists around.
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Battery Park
62 Ochterloney StIf you find yourself in Dartmouth, this beer bar is one of the best places you could go. Delicious burgers, a nice patio and one of the best local beer lists around.
If The Narrows Pub appeals to you and you find yourself in the South End of the city, check out The Henry House, an institution in that area of the city. A beautiful Georgian heritage home with beer soaked carpets and English style pub fare.
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Henry House
1222 Barrington StIf The Narrows Pub appeals to you and you find yourself in the South End of the city, check out The Henry House, an institution in that area of the city. A beautiful Georgian heritage home with beer soaked carpets and English style pub fare.
If you find yourself heading up to Cape Breton, why not make a pit stop into one of the Province's best breweries. A beautiful landscape to sit back and enjoy a delicious organic beer.
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Big Spruce Brewing
64 Yankee Line RdIf you find yourself heading up to Cape Breton, why not make a pit stop into one of the Province's best breweries. A beautiful landscape to sit back and enjoy a delicious organic beer.
Take a stroll down Brunswick Street, a really cool old historic street. Also, 2Crows brewing is one of the best breweries in the province. They have a tap room and a patio and are always putting out new fresh interesting beers that push the envelope for this province.
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2 Crows Brewing Co.
1932 Brunswick StTake a stroll down Brunswick Street, a really cool old historic street. Also, 2Crows brewing is one of the best breweries in the province. They have a tap room and a patio and are always putting out new fresh interesting beers that push the envelope for this province.
Cider Fans
Great place if cider is your thing. Industrial vibes not really our thing but they make good cider and have guest taps as well!
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Chain-Yard Urban Cidery
2606 Agricola StGreat place if cider is your thing. Industrial vibes not really our thing but they make good cider and have guest taps as well!
Cafe by day, cider bar by night. This is a fun little local spot that makes its own cider (sour funky stuff) and often has live music as well. Check it out.
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Sourwood Cider
5576 Cornwallis StCafe by day, cider bar by night. This is a fun little local spot that makes its own cider (sour funky stuff) and often has live music as well. Check it out.
If you're into cider and you find yourself in Dartmouth, check out Lake City (Dartmouth is known as The City of Lakes), a cool little joint and has a brewery attached on the other side! (Brightwood Brewery).
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Lake City Cider House
35 Portland StIf you're into cider and you find yourself in Dartmouth, check out Lake City (Dartmouth is known as The City of Lakes), a cool little joint and has a brewery attached on the other side! (Brightwood Brewery).
Music
Heading South, you'll find The Local. A dingy but popular local spot with nothing fancy about it other than its eclectic decor and occasional live music. Food and service are mediocre but if there's music happening, it's worth checking out.
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The Local Restaurant and Bar
2037 Gottingen StHeading South, you'll find The Local. A dingy but popular local spot with nothing fancy about it other than its eclectic decor and occasional live music. Food and service are mediocre but if there's music happening, it's worth checking out.
A cult classic in the North End. A dingy dive bar type joint known for indie music more than anything related to a pub. Keep an eye out for live music shows as that would be your only real reason for checking out this spot.
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Gus' Pub & Grill
2605 Agricola StA cult classic in the North End. A dingy dive bar type joint known for indie music more than anything related to a pub. Keep an eye out for live music shows as that would be your only real reason for checking out this spot.
A classic Blues joint in the South End of the city. Dive bar with great blues music and one pool table. Mostly domestic beer flowing here but it's a nice place if there's live music happening.
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Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs
1269 Barrington StA classic Blues joint in the South End of the city. Dive bar with great blues music and one pool table. Mostly domestic beer flowing here but it's a nice place if there's live music happening.
In the same building as The Local, this classic music venue hosts some of the best local music shows.
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The Marquee Ballroom
2037 Gottingen StIn the same building as The Local, this classic music venue hosts some of the best local music shows.
Sightseeing
One of the closest provincial parks with a classic Nova Scotian ocean beach made up mostly of rocks and surf. If you have ever considered learning to surf or simply watching local surfers, take a 35 min drive outside the city and check it out. Also beautiful sunsets to be seen oceanside.
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Lawrencetown
One of the closest provincial parks with a classic Nova Scotian ocean beach made up mostly of rocks and surf. If you have ever considered learning to surf or simply watching local surfers, take a 35 min drive outside the city and check it out. Also beautiful sunsets to be seen oceanside.
If you want a peaceful beach day on a 2km white sandy beach with surf rentals available as well, the 45-1hr drive to this provincial park is worth the trip.
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Martinique Beach
Martinique Beach RdIf you want a peaceful beach day on a 2km white sandy beach with surf rentals available as well, the 45-1hr drive to this provincial park is worth the trip.
A hidden gem that's not so hidden. An island right in the middle of the city that has some cool history. Head down to the waterfront or head over to Eastern Passage and grab a taxi boat to McNabs Island. Hike around the island, camp, go for a swim, check out the old fort or family history of the island. A short trip that's totally worth it and not that touristy or busy. A boat taxi will schedule a pick up and drop off time so you don't have to worry about being stranded on an island.
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McNabs Island
A hidden gem that's not so hidden. An island right in the middle of the city that has some cool history. Head down to the waterfront or head over to Eastern Passage and grab a taxi boat to McNabs Island. Hike around the island, camp, go for a swim, check out the old fort or family history of the island. A short trip that's totally worth it and not that touristy or busy. A boat taxi will schedule a pick up and drop off time so you don't have to worry about being stranded on an island.
If you feel like heading up the Eastern Shore of the province, check out Taylor Head Provincial Park. A lovely level hike along the beach, through the woods and on the headland.
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Taylor Head Beach
20140 Hwy 7If you feel like heading up the Eastern Shore of the province, check out Taylor Head Provincial Park. A lovely level hike along the beach, through the woods and on the headland.
If you have a vehicle and the time, a drive to Cape Breton Island and a loop around the Cabot Trail is one of the best things you could do with your visit to Nova Scotia.
This drive is beautiful and takes you mostly along the coast the entire way. Make sure you hit up the following places if you decide to do this trip:
Ingonish
- Check out Black Brook Falls
- Middle Head hike
- Franey Mountain hike
- Ingonish Beach
Meat Cove (if you feel like veering off the Cabot Trail and doing a little back tracking, Meat Cove is an amazing place to camp or visit and do some whale watching at the tip of the province)
Cheticamp
- Check out the infamous Skyline Trail
Mabou
- A cool spot with not much happening but feel free to stop into the Red Shoe Pub in the hopes of hearing some local music and having a pint
Margaree Valley - This is a infamous fishing town with some of the best Salmon fishing in the province and beauty to boot.
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Cape Breton Island
If you have a vehicle and the time, a drive to Cape Breton Island and a loop around the Cabot Trail is one of the best things you could do with your visit to Nova Scotia.
This drive is beautiful and takes you mostly along the coast the entire way. Make sure you hit up the following places if you decide to do this trip:
Ingonish
- Check out Black Brook Falls
- Middle Head hike
- Franey Mountain hike
- Ingonish Beach
Meat Cove (if you feel like veering off the Cabot Trail and doing a little back tracking, Meat Cove is an amazing place to camp or visit and do some whale watching at the tip of the province)
Cheticamp
- Check out the infamous Skyline Trail
Mabou
- A cool spot with not much happening but feel free to stop into the Red Shoe Pub in the hopes of hearing some local music and having a pint
Margaree Valley - This is a infamous fishing town with some of the best Salmon fishing in the province and beauty to boot.
The South Shore is a beautiful coastal drive and has lovely history, hold homes and fishing villages. Mahone Bay is a pretty little fishing town, worth a drive through on your way to the next fishing town of Lunenburg
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Mahone Bay
The South Shore is a beautiful coastal drive and has lovely history, hold homes and fishing villages. Mahone Bay is a pretty little fishing town, worth a drive through on your way to the next fishing town of Lunenburg
A beautiful historic fishing village, predominantly settled by German's back in the 1800's. Lots of history and cute little shops for those looking for some fishing stories.
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Lunenburg
A beautiful historic fishing village, predominantly settled by German's back in the 1800's. Lots of history and cute little shops for those looking for some fishing stories.
Take a drive through the valley and take a step back in history with the oldest settled town in the province, Annapolis Royal. Old fortresses, historic buildings and nice local cafes and shops await you to your visit here. In the summer season, the streets are vibrant with tourists and locals and often a local market is happening and worth checking out.
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Annapolis Royal
Take a drive through the valley and take a step back in history with the oldest settled town in the province, Annapolis Royal. Old fortresses, historic buildings and nice local cafes and shops await you to your visit here. In the summer season, the streets are vibrant with tourists and locals and often a local market is happening and worth checking out.
If you're a fan of wine or beautiful country living and farmhouses, Annapolis Valley is a wonderful and worthwhile place to visit. Most of our Province's wineries are located here and offer wine tours and food if you're so inclined. Grape Escapes is a local tour company that also offers wine tours leaving from Halifax if you hope to indulge a little in what the local wineries have to offer!
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Annapolis Valley
If you're a fan of wine or beautiful country living and farmhouses, Annapolis Valley is a wonderful and worthwhile place to visit. Most of our Province's wineries are located here and offer wine tours and food if you're so inclined. Grape Escapes is a local tour company that also offers wine tours leaving from Halifax if you hope to indulge a little in what the local wineries have to offer!
Heading up the Eastern Shore, you'll eventually arrive at Tangeir, home of the Tangier Wilderness Area and the 100 Wild Islands. There is a local tour company here who offers kayak tours of the 100 wild islands where you'll think you've skipped over to a tropical destination (assuming the weather is good...) and can check out white sandy beaches and acqua coloured water.
Tangier
Heading up the Eastern Shore, you'll eventually arrive at Tangeir, home of the Tangier Wilderness Area and the 100 Wild Islands. There is a local tour company here who offers kayak tours of the 100 wild islands where you'll think you've skipped over to a tropical destination (assuming the weather is good...) and can check out white sandy beaches and acqua coloured water.
Shubie Park is home to the Shubenacadie Canal, a famous waterway that stretches for miles, great for canoeing down like the Indigenous Peoples did many years ago. A nice park and also a great place to rent a canoe and go for a paddle if you're inclined to do so. This park is just across the bridge in Dartmouth and very accessible.
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Shubie Park
54 Locks RdShubie Park is home to the Shubenacadie Canal, a famous waterway that stretches for miles, great for canoeing down like the Indigenous Peoples did many years ago. A nice park and also a great place to rent a canoe and go for a paddle if you're inclined to do so. This park is just across the bridge in Dartmouth and very accessible.
Not too far from the city and a beautiful white sandy beach and provincial park, well worth the drive. There are a few hiking trails attached to the beach that take you beyond the busy area and to some serene locations worth checking out.
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Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek RdNot too far from the city and a beautiful white sandy beach and provincial park, well worth the drive. There are a few hiking trails attached to the beach that take you beyond the busy area and to some serene locations worth checking out.
If you're into biking, this is one of the best trails you could hope to lock into. Drive to the entrance or start of the trail in Cole Harbour (about 15 min from the city) and jump on your bike and start peddling. This trail (an old railway bed) takes you for several kilometeres all the way to Lawrencetown Provincial Park. From there, the trail switches into Atlantic View Trail which continues along the ocean for another 10km. Very scenic and historic trail, well worth the bike.
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Salt Marsh Trail
Trans Canada TrailIf you're into biking, this is one of the best trails you could hope to lock into. Drive to the entrance or start of the trail in Cole Harbour (about 15 min from the city) and jump on your bike and start peddling. This trail (an old railway bed) takes you for several kilometeres all the way to Lawrencetown Provincial Park. From there, the trail switches into Atlantic View Trail which continues along the ocean for another 10km. Very scenic and historic trail, well worth the bike.
Food scene
If you're down town and you get a hankering for a slice, make sure to check out Yeah Yeahs pizza. Sweet retro vibes and a damn delicious slice.
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Yeah Yeahs Pizza
66 Ochterloney StIf you're down town and you get a hankering for a slice, make sure to check out Yeah Yeahs pizza. Sweet retro vibes and a damn delicious slice.