Hours
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, as well as late night drinks and weekend brunch.
Menu
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Brunch
Desserts
Bar Bites
Drinks
Lunch
Starters
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Maryann’s Brown Bread 8
organic honey butter
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Maritime Oysters 24
half dozen, mignonette, lemon, housemade hot sauce, horseradish
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Snow Crab Hushpuppies 22
nova scotia snow crab, sour cream & chive dust, citrus aïoli
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Abundant Acres Greens & Vegetable Salad 19
bear river farms grains, fresh & pickled vegetables, salt-baked beets, maple & cranberry vinaigrette
add fish cake +12 | chicken breast +10 | salmon fillet +18 -
Drift Caesar 22
kale, romaine, brothers smoked bacon, horseradish caesar dressing, brown bread croutons, nori & cashew crumble
add fish cake +12 | chicken breast +10 | salmon fillet +18
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Lobster & Shrimp Cake 19
root vegetable rémoulade, chow chow, tartar sauce
add fish cake +12 -
Atlantic Salmon Tartare 23
mini black sesame waffle cones, shallot, fresh dill, smoked mousse, sea greens, avocado
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Crispy Tourtière Roll 21
spiced pork & beef rillettes, spicy green tomato chow chow, toasted pistachios, caramelized carrot pudding
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Heirloom Carrots & Smoked Ricotta 21
smoked ricotta, ginger beer glace, thyme butter, nori & cashew crumble, organic honeycomb
Mains
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Housemade Potato Dumpling Gratin 29
gruyère crème, winter kale chips, basil oil, pumpkin seed gremolata
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich 27
spicy green tomato chow chow, four-pepper hot sauce, creamy brie, toasted brioche, organic greens, red onion, deviled tomato, atlantic spiced fries
vegetarian option available -
Fish & Chips 21
one piece, beer-battered haddock, atlantic spiced fries, tartar sauce, tangy coleslaw, malt vinegar
two pieces 28 -
Steamed P.E.I. Mussels & Frites 32
lightfoot & wolfville flora wine, garlic, maryann’s brown bread, atlantic spiced fries
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Steak & Lobster Tartine 40
6oz top sirloin, forest mushroom duxelles, pickled onions, smoked aïoli, aged cheddar, nova scotia lobster butter, atlantic spiced fries
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Nova Scotian Halibut Pie 37
nova scotian halibut cheeks, herbed duchess potatoes, knoydart farm cheddar, dill crème, seasonal root vegetables, bacon braised winter greens, brown bread crumble
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The Drift Burger 29
house-ground 8oz beef burger, crispy onion, knoydart farm cheddar, housemade sauce, brioche bun, atlantic spiced fries
Discover our vegetarian and plant-based adaptations. Menu available upon request.
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Dinner
Starters
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Maryann’s Brown Bread 8
organic honey butter
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Abundant Acres Greens & Vegetable Salad 19
bear river farms grains, fresh & pickled vegetables, salt-baked beets, maple & cranberry vinaigrette
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Heirloom Carrots & Smoked Ricotta 21
smoked ricotta, ginger beer glace, thyme butter, nori & cashew crumble, organic honeycomb
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Lobster & Shrimp Cake 19
root vegetable rémoulade, chow chow, tartar sauce
add fish cake +12 -
Atlantic Salmon Tartare 23
mini black sesame waffle cones, shallot, fresh dill, smoked mousse, sea greens, avocado
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Maritime Oysters 24
half dozen, mignonette, lemon, housemade hot sauce, horseradish
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Beef Marrow Rarebit 22
black winter truffle, knoydart farm cheddar, leek piccalilli, matchstick frites, maryann’s brown bread toast soldiers, jus gras
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Crispy Tourtière Roll 21
spiced pork & beef rillettes, spicy green tomato chow chow, toasted pistachios, caramelized carrot pudding
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Snow Crab Hushpuppies 22
nova scotia snow crab, sour cream & chive dust, citrus aïoli
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Seafood Tower MP
half dozen oysters, matane shrimp & lobster cocktail, marinated mussels, tuna crudo, snow crab salad, salmon tartare, scallop crudo
Mains
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Housemade Potato Dumpling Gratin 29
gruyère crème, winter kale chips, basil oil, pumpkin seed gremolata
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Roast Chicken & Rappie Pie 35
seared chicken breast, crispy potato top, heirloom carrots, truffle chicken jus
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Steamed P.E.I. Mussels 32
lightfoot & wolfville flora wine, garlic, maryann’s brown bread, atlantic spiced fries
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Nova Scotia Seafood Hodge Podge 52
butter-braised halibut cheek, mussels, matane shrimp, nova scotia scallops, littleneck clams, salt cod brandade croquette, green beans, new potatoes, carrots, buttered leeks, dill cream
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Pork Belly & Scallops 35
slow-cooked nova scotia pork belly, digby scallops, smoked carrot purée, piccalilli
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Atlantic Salmon Fillet 34
sea lettuce risotto, charred napa cabbage, salmon caviar, rye berry crust
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Steak Frites 49
8oz strip loin steak, shallot tarragon butter, red wine jus, atlantic spiced fries, deviled tomato, watercress salad
add half lobster MP -
Nova Scotian Lamb 48
rack of lamb, merguez sausage, braised winter greens, scalloped rutabaga & p.e.i. potatoes, golden raisin relish
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Lawry’s Jiggs Dinner 38
slow-smoked brisket, fingerling potatoes, heirloom carrots, local turnips, napa cabbage sauerkraut, caramelized cipollini onions, maryann’s brown bread soldiers
Discover our vegetarian and plant-based adaptations. Menu available upon request.
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Breakfast
Bakery
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Croissant 4
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Pain au Chocolat 4.5
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake 5
cinnamon, cocoa, newfoundland sea salt
Light
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Fresh Fruit & Berries cup 12 / bowl 18
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Berries cup 16 / bowl 22
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Steel Cut Oatmeal 15
oat milk, maple syrup, seasonal fruit
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Yoghurt & Granola 20
organic pressed yoghurt, housemade granola, maple syrup
Eggs & Extras
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Blueberry Pancakes 25
fresh blueberries, brown butter crumble, nova scotia blueberry butter, maple syrup
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Breakfast Butty 23
fried eggs, smoked bacon, atlantic spiced fries, aged white cheddar, branston pickle
substitute with egg white +2 -
The Drift Continental 19
organic vanilla yoghurt, housemade granola, berries, housemade croissant, artisanal jams & butter
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The Hipster 23
two poached eggs, avocado, tomato, wilted greens, tahini, smashed chickpeas, multigrain toast
add bacon +8 -
Benedict 23
poached eggs, peameal bacon, hollandaise, english muffin, griddled potatoes
substitute smoked salmon +10
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Straightforward Breakfast 23
two eggs any style, smoked bacon, griddled potatoes, deviled tomato, multigrain toast
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The Full Drifter 30
two eggs any style, peameal bacon, black pudding, breakfast sausage, griddled potatoes, deviled tomato, roasted mushrooms, baked beans, multigrain toast
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Salt Cod Cakes & Beans 23
two poached eggs, salt cod, p.e.i. potatoes, onion, baked beans, chow chow
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Mushroom & Cheddar Omelette 24
roasted wild & tame mushrooms, griddled potatoes, deviled tomato, multigrain toast
substitute with egg white +2 -
Eggs Your Way 9
two eggs any style with a side of toast
Sides
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Smoked Bacon (3 pcs) 8
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Breakfast Sausage (2 pcs) 6
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Egg 3
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Griddled Potatoes 5
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Smoked Salmon 10
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Blueberry Pancake 7
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Multigrain or White Toast 3
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Salt Cod Cake 7
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Baked Beans 3
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Brunch
Available Sat, Sun & holiday Mon from 10:30am–3pm
cinnamon, cocoa, newfoundland sea salt
oat milk, maple syrup, seasonal fruit
organic pressed yoghurt, housemade granola, maple syrup
bear river farms grains, fresh &
pickled vegetables, salt-baked beets,
maple & cranberry vinaigrette
fresh blueberries, brown butter crumble, nova scotia blueberry butter, maple syrup
fried eggs, smoked bacon, atlantic spiced fries, aged white cheddar, branston pickle
two eggs any style, smoked bacon, griddled potatoes, deviled tomato, multigrain toast
two poached eggs, avocado, tomato, wilted greens, tahini, smashed chickpeas, multigrain toast
nova scotia lobster, matane shrimp, two poached eggs, hollandaise, brothers smoked bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce, avocado, sweet citrus mayo, atlantic spiced fries
two poached eggs, salt cod, p.e.i. potatoes, onion, baked beans, chow chow
two eggs any style, peameal bacon, black pudding, breakfast sausage, griddled potatoes, deviled tomato, roasted mushrooms, baked beans, multigrain toast
roasted wild & tame mushrooms,
griddled potatoes, deviled tomato,
multigrain toast
two eggs any style with a side of toast
poached eggs, peameal bacon, hollandaise, english muffin, griddled potatoes
house-ground 8oz beef burger, crispy onion, knoydart farm cheddar, housemade sauce, brioche bun, atlantic spiced fries
two eggs any style, 8oz strip loin steak,
griddled potatoes, deviled tomato,
house blueberry steak sauce Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Bakery
Croissant
4
Pain au Chocolat
4.5
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
5
Light
Fresh Fruit & Berries
cup 12 / bowl 18
Berries
cup 16 / bowl 22
Steel Cut Oatmeal
15
Yoghurt & Granola
20
Eggs & Extras
Abundant Acres Greens & Vegetable Salad
19
Blueberry Pancakes
25
Breakfast Butty
23
substitute with egg white +2
Straightforward Breakfast
23
The Hipster
23
add bacon +8
Lobster & Shrimp Toast
42
Salt Cod Cakes & Beans
23
The Full Drifter
30
Mushroom & Cheddar Omelette
24
substitute with egg white +2
Eggs Your Way
9
Benedict
23
substitute smoked salmon +10
The Drift Burger
29
add fried egg +3
Steak & Eggs
39
Sides
Smoked Bacon (3 pcs)
8
Breakfast Sausage (2 pcs)
6
Egg
3
Griddled Potatoes
5
Smoked Salmon
10
Blueberry Pancake
7
Multigrain Grain or White Toast
3
Salt Cod Cake
7
Baked Beans
3
Desserts
Sweets
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Wild Blueberry Buckle 12
crème anglaise, brown butter crumble, sour cream chantilly
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Milk Chocolate Mousse 14
j.d. shore rum cream, salted chocolate crumble, crystallized cocoa nibs, fudge sauce
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Cheese Plate 29
artisanal cheeses, house pickles, sunny cove honey
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Selection of Ice Creams & Sorbets 8
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Bar Bites
Bar Bites
daily from 3pm–close
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Maritime Oysters 24
half dozen, mignonette, housemade hot sauce, lemon, horseradish
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Brothers Fried Pepperoni 8
lawry’s sweet mustard
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Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings 14
sesame, Parmesan dust, housemade hot sauce
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Lobster & Shrimp Cake 19
root vegetable rémoulade, chow chow, tartar sauce
add fish cake +12
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Atlantic Salmon Tartare 23
mini black sesame waffle cones, shallot, fresh dill, smoked mousse, sea greens, avocado
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The Drift Burger 29
house-ground 8oz beef burger, crispy onion, knoydart farm cheddar, housemade sauce, brioche bun, atlantic spiced fries
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Drinks
Cocktails
Signature
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Seafood Caesar 18
east coast vodka, clamato, montréal steak spice rim, dave’s hot sauce, gochujang
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Seafoam Royal Gin Fizz 19
compass royal gin, egg white, lemon juice, lavender syrup & bitters
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Haskap Margarita 19
lunazul tequila, steinhart haskap cassis, lime juice, haskap salt rim
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Drift & Stormy 18
ironworks bluenose rum, propeller ginger beer, lime juice, candied ginger
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La Belle Evangeline 18
compass daily ration rum, bulwark original cider, mint, lime juice, grapefruit & orange bitters
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By the Sea G&T 21
steinhart rhubarb gin, cointreau, lemon, grapefruit, tonic
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Agricola Sunset 16
compass daily ration rum, amaretto, lemon, orange, egg white, cherry, spritz, chain yard rosé
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Northumberland Sour 21
steinhart rhubarb gin, st-germain elderflower liqueur, lemon, strawberry preserve, egg white
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Sailor’s Journal 21
sea fever amber rum, grand marnier, amaro meletti, angostura bitters, sea buckthorn, lemon
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The Boom at Noon 18
compass noon gun gin, nutmeg & juniper syrup, cardamom bitters
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Oxford Tango 18
east coast gin, aperol, lemon, blueberry lavender kombucha, barrelling tide blueberry liqueur
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The Forager 23
east coast vodka, chartreuse verte, forest syrup, lime, basil, cucumber, rosemary
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Secret Plans Espresso Martini 22
compass nauss’ reserve rum, tia maria, espresso, rum cream, chocolate shavings
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Siren’s Call 21
benjamin bridge brut, east coast gin, lemon & orange juice, lemongrass syrup
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The Pollinator’s Queen 15
compass royal gin, sunny cove honey syrup, lemon, benjamin bridge nv brut
Classic
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Pimm’s Cup 15
east coast gin, pimm’s, ginger ale, cucumber, lemon, strawberry, mint
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London Mule 15
east coast gin, propeller ginger beer, lime juice
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Mai Tai 16
havana club añejo reserva rum, goslings black seal rum, cointreau, lime juice, orgeat syrup
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Paper Plane 16
aperol, jim beam bourbon, amaro montenegro, lemon juice
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Manhattan 18
jim beam bourbon, cinzano rosso, angostura bitters, cherry
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Boulevardier 15
jim beam bourbon, campari, cinzano rosso
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French Martini 16
east coast vodka, chambord, pineapple juice
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Corpse Reviver No. 2 16
east coast gin, lillet, cointreau, lemon, absinthe rinse
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Sbagliato 16
campari, cinzano rosso, jan vidal honor brut cava
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Last Word 21
east coast gin, chartreuse verte, luxardo maraschino, lime
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Old Fashioned 16
jim beam bourbon, orange & angostura bitters, orange twist
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French 75 17
benjamin bridge brut, east coast gin, lemon juice
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Whisky Sour 17
lot no. 40 whisky, egg white, lemon juice
Zero-proof
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Lavender Lemonade 7
lavender syrup, lemon juice, soda water
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Piquette Spritz 13
benjamin bridge piquette zero, lemongrass, blueberry & hibiscus tea, lemon
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Strawberry Mint Smash 14
strawberry preserve, mint, lemon, cranberry, strawberry lemonade kombucha
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Purple Mist 14
non-alcoholic gin, lemon, lavender, egg white
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No G in the T 15
non-alcoholic gin, sea buckthorn, lemon, tonic
Beer & Cider
Bottles & Cans
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Alexander Keith’s IPA 7
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Burnside Brewing, Toller Red Lager 7
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Propeller Brewing, Galaxy IPA 9
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Burnside Brewing, Toller Gold Lager 9
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Burnside Brewing, Queen Bee Honey Brown Lager 9
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North Brewing, Priority, Pale Ale 9.5
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Burnside Brewing, Sea Glass, IPA 10
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Stella Artois 7
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Bud Light 7
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Corona 7
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Guinness 8
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Peroni 8
Draught
16oz
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Propeller Brewing, Galaxy, IPA 9
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North Brewing, Cole Harbour, Red Ale 9
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Stillwell Brewing, Stilly Pils, Pilsner 9
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Burnside Brewing, Toller Gold, Lager 10
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Burnside Brewing, Queen Bee Honey Brown, Lager 10
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Stella Artois 10
Cider
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Bulwark, Original 7.5
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Annapolis Cider Company, The Classic 8
Wines by the Glass
Sparkling
5oz | btl
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Benjamin Bridge, Piquette Annapolis Valley, NS 9/–
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Benjamin Bridge, Brut Gaspereau Valley, NS 14/58
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L’Acadie Vineyards, Vintage Cuvée Rosé Gaspereau Valley, NS 18/87
White
5oz | 8oz | btl
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Riff, Terra Alpina, Pinot Grigio Trentino-Alto Adige, IT 12/19/55
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Benjamin Bridge, Wild Rock White Gaspereau Valley, NS 12/19/55
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Spy Valley, Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ 15/24/69
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DeLoach, Heritage Reserve, Chardonnay California 16/26/75
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Jean-Marc Brocard, Sainte Claire, Chablis Burgundy, FR 19/30/82
Red
5oz | 8oz | btl
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Benjamin Bridge, Wild Rock Red Gaspereau Valley, NS 12/19/55
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Caparzo, Sangiovese Tuscany, IT 14/22/58
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Trapiche, Estacion 1883, Malbec Mendoza, AR 14/22/58
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DeLoach, Heritage Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon California 16/26/75
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Sokol Blosser, Evolution, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, OR 19/30/82
Rosé
5oz | 8oz | btl
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Gérard Bertrand, Gris Blanc, Rosé, Grenache, FR 12/19/55
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Lightfoot & Wolfville, Rosé Annapolis Valley, NS 12/19/52
Reservations
Please note that all available tables are currently listed on OpenTable. Seating for groups of 5-8 is limited, and we are unable to accommodate parties larger than eight at this time. Please consider another time if you are unable to find your requested reservation. Thank you for your understanding!
To view our hours, location and parking information, please visit our contact page.
HOURS
Breakfast
Mon–Sun: 7–10:30am
Lunch
Mon–Fri: 11:30am–3pm
Dinner
Mon–Wed: 5–10pm
Thurs–Sat: 5–11pm
Sun: 5–10pm
Weekend Brunch
Sat, Sun & holiday Mon: 10:30am–3pm
Bar
Mon–Sun: 11am–midnight