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Dartmouth

Portland Street is having its moment. Craft beer, wood-fired pizza, and a waterfront that rivals Halifax — without the tourist markup.

Cross the bridge. Stay a while.

Events Listed
10
this season
Venues
28
bars & restaurants
Happy Hours
3
deals this week
Patios
18
open-air spots
10

Events in Dartmouth

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THU
10
SEP
Live Music
Ska / Punk East Coast Extravaganza Tour — Ska Sound System
Downtown Dartmouth Buffalo Club · 19:00
$20
FRI
11
SEP
Food & Drink
BBQ – Sep 11
Healing Garden Dartmouth General Hospital · 11:00
Check website
FRI
11
SEP
Events
Sarper Güven Live in Halifax
Sanctuary Arts Centre · 20:00
$46.75
SAT
12
SEP
Live Music
FamFest Atlantic — Day 1
Alderney Landing · 15:00
$25
SAT
12
SEP
Live Music
Sarper Güven Live in Halifax – Sep 12
Sanctuary Arts Centre · 20:00
$46.75
SUN
13
SEP
Food & Drink
1st Annual Nine Locks Family Corn Boil
Nine Locks Brewing Co. Dartmouth · 12:00
$12 – $15
SUN
13
SEP
Live Music
FamFest Atlantic — Day 2
Alderney Landing · 13:00
$25
TUE
15
SEP
Comedy
Pint Sized Comedy – Sep 15
Celtic Corner Public House · 20:00
Free
WED
16
SEP
Events
Ciro Vitiello & Guests at the Sanctuary Arts Centre – Sep 16
Sanctuary Arts Centre · 20:00
$15.00
WED
16
SEP
Live Music
Ciro Vitiello with Controlled Burn, Moss Harvest, Richard, and Echolurch
Sanctuary Arts Centre · 20:00

Happy Hours

All deals →
Closed 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Dear Friend
$1-$1.50 oysters (buck-a-shuck); award-winning cocktails
oysters cocktails
Upscale Cocktail Bar · Mid
Closed 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Jacobs Lounge
$4.50 drinks; family-run; Wing Night Thurs 50c wings; Comedy Wed 9pm
pints food
Neighborhood Casual · Budget
Closed 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Wooden Monkey (Dartmouth)
$6 craft beer wine rail drinks
pints wine
Neighborhood Casual · Budget Friendly

Run Clubs

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Wednesday, Sunday · 6:00 pm
Heart & Sole Running Club
Dartmouth's biggest free running club — 550+ members, multiple distances, and post-run coffee every Sunday.
📍 Findlay Community Centre, 26 Elliot St
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Weekly
Dartmouth Runners Association
A laid-back Dartmouth crew enjoying the city's scenic lakes and waterfront routes.
📍 Sullivan's Pond gazebo
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Weekly
Fast Company Running Club
Dartmouth's speed-focused club with structured weekly workouts for all ability levels.
📍 Graham's Grove Park, 45 Grahams Grove, Dartmouth
Check website (seasonal)
Girls Gone Gazelle Run Club
A free, empowering running program that builds confidence in girls ages 9–13.
📍 Dartmouth Sportsplex, Shubie Park, Sullivan's Pond, Halifax Commons
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Open-Air

All patios →
Afternoon sun · Beer Garden
Battery Park Beer Bar
Open corner exposure
Variable sun · Beer Garden
Brightwood Brewery
brewery patio seating
Afternoon sun · Bar
Cafe Good Luck
small tucked-away patio
Variable sun · Bar
Celtic Corner
street patio near ferry
Afternoon sun · Bar
Dear Friend Bar
intimate hidden patio
Variable sun · Bar
Doraku Dartmouth
small seasonal patio
Variable sun · Beer Garden
Lake City Cider
Dogs
large open cidery patio
Afternoon sun · Bar
Mic Mac Bar & Grill
open lot-side patio
Variable sun · Waterfront
Millstone Public House
View
boardwalk tables
Variable sun · Beer Garden
New Scotland Brewing
Dogs
spacious brewery yard
Variable sun · Brunch
Oxalis
seasonal neighbourhood patio
Morning sun · Brunch
Portland Street Creperie
sidewalk seating
Midday sun · Bar
Side Hustle Snack Bar
compact sunny patio
Midday sun · Courtyard
The Canteen
Courtyard gets strong midday sun
Variable sun · Bar
The Canteen Market Side
street-facing tables
Afternoon sun · Bar
The Local Dartmouth
Sidewalk patio, good sun
Afternoon sun · Waterfront
The Waterfront Boardwalk Tables
View
grab-and-go nearby then sit
Midday sun · Waterfront
The Wooden Monkey Dartmouth
View
open harbourfront seating
Map view coming soon