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Evening

Golden Light at the Library

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the library’s glass walls, then head out for a late dinner and a nightcap.

Best time: sunsetAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 15:29

    The Henry House

    Grab a local micro-brewery beer and settle in at The Henry House. The English pub atmosphere is perfect for unwinding before the main event.

  2. 16:29

    Halifax Central Library

    Walk to the Halifax Central Library. Find a seat near the windows or step out onto the terrace. The striking architecture and large glass facades offer unobstructed views of the sun setting toward the WSW.

  3. 17:44

    The Bicycle Thief

    Head to The Bicycle Thief for dinner. This long-established Italian restaurant is known for its 'North American Food - Italian Soul' and is an excellent choice for a late evening meal.

  4. 18:44

    The Old Triangle

    End the night at The Old Triangle. This set of three connected pubs often features traditional Irish or Scottish ballad music starting at 8 PM, providing a lively end to your evening.

Local tip

The Henry House and The Bicycle Thief are both an 8-minute walk from the library, making this a very compact evening. The Old Triangle is a 9-minute walk from the library as well, so you can walk back if you wish, or check the route for a taxi.

Check before you go

  • The Henry House is open We-Su 00:00-23:00.
  • The Bicycle Thief is open Mo-Su 11:30-23:00.
  • The Old Triangle has live music frequently starting at 8 PM.

Worth knowing

  • The Henry House is open at 15:29 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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