Chelsey’s guidebook
Food scene
A Great food and local brew! Sitting where George Street intercepts Water Street in downtown St. John’s (the oldest city in North America), YellowBelly Brewery & Public House is a testament in stone and masonry to a time long gone. Reconstructed after the fire of 1846, it is one of few such mercantile buildings to survive the Great St. John’s Fire of 1892. Also, be sure to check out the UnderBelly! Nestled in the deep stone of the YellowBelly’s underground, resides as Newfoundland’s only Speakeasy.
61 locals recommend
YellowBelly Brewery
288 Water StA Great food and local brew! Sitting where George Street intercepts Water Street in downtown St. John’s (the oldest city in North America), YellowBelly Brewery & Public House is a testament in stone and masonry to a time long gone. Reconstructed after the fire of 1846, it is one of few such mercantile buildings to survive the Great St. John’s Fire of 1892. Also, be sure to check out the UnderBelly! Nestled in the deep stone of the YellowBelly’s underground, resides as Newfoundland’s only Speakeasy.
A great place for fresh local cuisine! The Merchant Tavern pays homage to hard-working people who appreciate fine fare and spirits. Using fresh ingredients from local purveyors and some inspiration, they create dishes that will make you feel sated.
85 locals recommend
The Merchant Tavern
291 Water StA great place for fresh local cuisine! The Merchant Tavern pays homage to hard-working people who appreciate fine fare and spirits. Using fresh ingredients from local purveyors and some inspiration, they create dishes that will make you feel sated.
Just steps from the apartment you will find, delicious, fresh vegetarian and vegan food.
37 locals recommend
Poyo + the Sprout takeout
364 Duckworth StJust steps from the apartment you will find, delicious, fresh vegetarian and vegan food.
For the love of Charcuterie! Chinched Restaurant and Deli supports local farms, producers and harvesters as much as possible striving to provide a unique dining experience to guests with a focus on nose to tail dining.
34 locals recommend
Chinched
5 Bates HillFor the love of Charcuterie! Chinched Restaurant and Deli supports local farms, producers and harvesters as much as possible striving to provide a unique dining experience to guests with a focus on nose to tail dining.
The Duke Of Duckworth
325 Duckworth StThe best fish'n chips in town!
Great fresh local cuisine, located in the quaint community of Quidi Vidi Village, just 5 minutes away from the heart of downtown St. John’s! The Mallard Cottage, an 18th Century Irish-Newfoundland vernacular style cottage, is recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada, as being one of the oldest wooden buildings in North America.
96 locals recommend
Mallard Cottage
8 Barrows RdGreat fresh local cuisine, located in the quaint community of Quidi Vidi Village, just 5 minutes away from the heart of downtown St. John’s! The Mallard Cottage, an 18th Century Irish-Newfoundland vernacular style cottage, is recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada, as being one of the oldest wooden buildings in North America.
Basho Restaurant & Lounge
283 Duckworth StBest place for Sushi!
Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca Downtown
377 Duckworth StFavourite spot for pizza!
Sun Sushi
186 Duckworth StBest all you can eat Sushi lunch special!
Moo Moo's Ice Cream
88 Kings RdBest place for ice cream!
Pubs
The Ship Pub is the unofficial artists bar in downtown St.John’s, nestled down the stairway alley of Solomon’s Lane, just off of Duckworth St. It is the place to go in town for the best in local folk music. The Ship Pub is a pillar of the Newfoundland & Labrador music scene. Every Wed. at 9pm is Folk Night!
56 locals recommend
The Ship Pub
265 Duckworth StThe Ship Pub is the unofficial artists bar in downtown St.John’s, nestled down the stairway alley of Solomon’s Lane, just off of Duckworth St. It is the place to go in town for the best in local folk music. The Ship Pub is a pillar of the Newfoundland & Labrador music scene. Every Wed. at 9pm is Folk Night!
THE place to become and honorary Newfoundlander! Be sure to drop by early to get your name on the list to be screeched in upstairs.
32 locals recommend
Christian's Bar
23 George StTHE place to become and honorary Newfoundlander! Be sure to drop by early to get your name on the list to be screeched in upstairs.
Classic Irish Newfoundland Pub. A fine place to dance a jig ;)!
26 locals recommend
O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub
13 George StClassic Irish Newfoundland Pub. A fine place to dance a jig ;)!
A Must visit for beer lovers! Quidi Vidi Brewing is Newfoundland & Labrador’s largest craft brewery located in the historic fishing village of Quidi Vidi. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and steeped in tradition, Quidi Vidi is home to award-winning ales and lagers, including our famous Iceberg Beer. Drop by our Tap Room for a sample of Newfoundland’s finest craft beer in one of our most iconic villages
83 locals recommend
Quidi Vidi Brewery
35 Barrows RdA Must visit for beer lovers! Quidi Vidi Brewing is Newfoundland & Labrador’s largest craft brewery located in the historic fishing village of Quidi Vidi. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and steeped in tradition, Quidi Vidi is home to award-winning ales and lagers, including our famous Iceberg Beer. Drop by our Tap Room for a sample of Newfoundland’s finest craft beer in one of our most iconic villages
Bannerman Brewing Co.
90 Duckworth StSightseeing
As St. John’s most popular landmark, Signal Hill recalls the town’s historic past and communications triumph, as well as offering coastal hikes and colourful performances against sweeping views overlooking the Atlantic. Signal Hill was the site of St. John’s harbour defences from the 17th century to the Second World War and where Guglielmo Marconi received the world’s first transatlantic wireless signal in 1901.
242 locals recommend
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdAs St. John’s most popular landmark, Signal Hill recalls the town’s historic past and communications triumph, as well as offering coastal hikes and colourful performances against sweeping views overlooking the Atlantic. Signal Hill was the site of St. John’s harbour defences from the 17th century to the Second World War and where Guglielmo Marconi received the world’s first transatlantic wireless signal in 1901.
A must for the early birds to catch the sunrise! Atop a headland at North America’s easternmost point, Cape Spear Lighthouse overlooks a parade of drifting icebergs and waters teeming with whales and porpoises. Its restored interior offers a glimpse into 19th century lightkeeping along Newfoundland’s unforgiving coast.
54 locals recommend
Cape Spear
A must for the early birds to catch the sunrise! Atop a headland at North America’s easternmost point, Cape Spear Lighthouse overlooks a parade of drifting icebergs and waters teeming with whales and porpoises. Its restored interior offers a glimpse into 19th century lightkeeping along Newfoundland’s unforgiving coast.
A gorgeous spot, and the beginning of one of my favourite hikes (takes about 1hr round trip)!
37 locals recommend
Middle Cove Beach
Middle Cove ParkA gorgeous spot, and the beginning of one of my favourite hikes (takes about 1hr round trip)!
Great views of the harbour, battery, and Signal Hill! For hikers, the trail starts here, to hike all the way to Cape Spear.
15 locals recommend
Fort Amherst Lighthouse
111 Fort Amherst RdGreat views of the harbour, battery, and Signal Hill! For hikers, the trail starts here, to hike all the way to Cape Spear.
Cultural Space
.For the best views of the city! Both a destination and a journey, The Rooms is where the province’s most extensive collection of artifacts, art and historical records come together to create meaningful and memorable visitor experiences that share who we are and how we came to be.
190 locals recommend
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure Ave.For the best views of the city! Both a destination and a journey, The Rooms is where the province’s most extensive collection of artifacts, art and historical records come together to create meaningful and memorable visitor experiences that share who we are and how we came to be.
Favourite places for coffee!
Rocket Bakery
294 Water StThe Battery Cafe
1 Duckworth StA great place to begin your hike up signal Hill!