Gay Bars & Clubs in Halifax, Canada
Halifax's LGBTQ+ venues are centered downtown along Gottingen Street and the waterfront, with welcoming gay bars, pubs, and queer-friendly restaurants throughout the city. Explore gay-friendly spots in Halifax.
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Stardust Bar + Kitchen
Queer-owned bar and kitchen in downtown Halifax, opened August 2024
Downtown Halifax (Barrington St) · $$
Rumours
Halifax's only dedicated gay bar on Lower Water Street, opened June 2024
Downtown Halifax (Lower Water St) · $$
Neptune Theatre
Halifax's leading professional theatre, on Argyle Street since 1963.
Downtown Halifax · $$$
Terra Cafe
Cafe on Lower Water Street at Halifax's historic waterfront.
Halifax Waterfront · $$
Venus Envy
Queer- and trans-owned bookshop and sex shop on Barrington Street since 1998.
Downtown Halifax · $$
Page 1 Theatre
Professional queer theatre company and producer of Halifax's OutFest.
North End · $$
Fit4Less
Budget gym with 24/7 keycard access in Halifax's Spring Garden district.
Spring Garden · $
Bliss Caffeine Bar
Women-owned brunch spot and specialty coffee bar near the Public Gardens.
South End · $$
Anytime Fitness
24/7 gym on Quinpool Road with cardio, strength equipment, and worldwide access
Quinpool · $$
Gahan House Nova Centre
PEI craft brewpub in Halifax's downtown convention center complex.
Downtown Halifax · $$
Bar Sofia
Latin-inspired cocktails and late-night dancing at Halifax's waterfront.
Halifax Waterfront · $$$
Garrison Brewing Company
Halifax's founding craft brewery, on the waterfront since 1997.
Halifax Seaport · $$
Good Robot Brewing
Creative craft brewery with beer garden and rotating taps in Halifax's North End.
North End · $$
House of Eights Dance Studio
Queer-owned dance studio with 35-plus drop-in classes weekly on Sackville Street.
Downtown Halifax · $$
Anytime Fitness South Halifax
24/7 two-floor gym on South Park Street with modern equipment and free intro training
South End · $$
GoodLife Fitness Halifax Barrington Place
Full-service gym with sauna and cycling studio in downtown Halifax's Scotia Square.
Downtown Halifax · $$
John W. Lindsay YMCA
Halifax's full-service downtown YMCA with three pools and complete fitness facilities.
Downtown Halifax · $$
Grafton Street Dinner Theatre
Downtown dinner theatre and primary hub for Halifax's queer performance scene.
Downtown Halifax · $$$
Real Fake Meats
Halifax's first vegan butcher and eatery on Gottingen Street.
North End · $$
Lake City Cider
Nova Scotian craft cidery and Halifax Pride sponsor, across the harbor in Dartmouth.
Downtown Dartmouth · $$
Glitter Bean Cafe
Queer-owned worker co-op cafe serving fair-trade coffee on Spring Garden Road.
Spring Garden · $
North Brewing Company - Timberlea Taproom & Retail To Go
North Brewing's Timberlea taproom with small-batch exclusives and a full food menu.
Timberlea · $$
The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative
Member-owned black-box theatre on Gottingen Street and home of Halifax's OutFest.
North End · $$
Alteregos Cafe & Catering
Queer-welcoming Gottingen Street café with local art, comfort food, and hostel energy
North End · $
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