No-nonsense local pub with hockey on the TV and cheap beer, but they also host a remarkably eclectic selection of local live bands.

Gus's Pub

A large public space open to everyone. In the summer, you can find residents and visitors playing sports, picnicking, and exercising. A permanent skating oval has been installed for public use.

Halifax Common

Quinpool Road is lined with streets selling bicycles, tropical fish, dresses, movies, and more. The definite Main Street of Central Halifax.

Quinpool Road

Vegetarian, organic and extremely good. Lunch and dinner menu, soups, salads, entrees, desserts. M-Sa 10AM-8PM.

Heartwood Bakery & Café

Excellent craft beers brewed on site, all on tap, mingling ground for North End residents, dog-friendly patio.

Mon-Wed noon-midnight, Thu Fri noon-1AM, Sat 10AM-1AM, Sun 10AM-midnight

Good Robot Brewing Company