Halifax is known for its martini bars.
Known as a quiet, university-centric port town, Halifax, Nova Scotia, comes alive by night. The eastern Canadian municipality offers an array of casual, cozy martini bars---the perfect venue to drink in the cultural spirit of this vibrant city.
Bitter End
Bitter End tops many nightlife lists for spots to visit in Halifax. The small candlelit lounge with wooden accents is warm and inviting, and it fills quickly with patrons. Cozy up in one of the leather-backed booths lining the wall, or grab a table with a larger group. The extensive menu of craft cocktails includes house specialties with inventive names like Devil's Smile and Biscuit Neck martinis.
Bitter End
1572 Argyle Street
Halifax, NS B3J 2B3
902-425-3039
bitterend.ca
The Fireside
This bar and restaurant has a den-like dining room (complete with fireplace) and a chic, sleek minimalist bar area. The martini list teems with creative house specialties such as the Peach Lady (gin, peach schnapps and cranberry juice) and Mr. Freeze (vodka, blue curacao, Galliano and a splash of lime). Complement your martini with a full menu of gourmet plates and snacks.
The Fireside
1500 Brunswick Street
Halifax, NS B3J 1A1
902-423-5995
thefireside.ca
The Velvet Olive
The Velvet Olive has won numerous accolades for its artisan martinis. For several years, "Coast" magazine has voted it best martini, best barkeep and best place to have a cocktail in Canada. "Flare" magazine declared it the sexiest bar in Halifax. The skilled bartenders pride themselves on mixing the perfect cocktail, combining premium liquors with fresh ingredients to create pure, tasty martinis that please the massive crowds that huddle into the Velvet Olive.
The Velvet Olive
1770 Market Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3X8
902-492-2233
Onyx
Onyx is an upscale bar and restaurant specializing in martinis and craft cocktails. With a full menu of "premium" and "super premium" freshly made martinis, each guest will surely find a blend to suit her taste. House-infused liquors (such as chili-, kumquat- and candy-infused vodkas) mingle with cocktail staples to create unexpected flavor combinations.
Onyx
426 Portland Place
Halifax, NS B3K 1A1
902-454-8533
onyxdining.com
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