The Top 10 Breweries in Halifax, Nova Scotia (2026)

Compiled by the BreweryFinder editorial teamLast updated How we rank

Halifax and the greater HRM (Halifax Regional Municipality) run the Atlantic craft beer scene. Taprooms cluster in the North End, along Agricola and Gottingen, plus outposts in Dartmouth just across the harbour. Nova Scotia's beer culture leans on classic English and Belgian influences — session ales, milds, saisons — alongside the modern hazy IPAs. Rankings below use a Bayesian weighted score across BreweryFinder and Google Reviews.

25
Brewery locations in Halifax
10
Ranked on this list
★ 4.65
Avg. combined rating
4,630
Combined reviews
  1. Tusket Falls Beer Project in Halifax

    #1 Tusket Falls Beer Project

    Halifax, NS · microbrewery
    4.8(281 reviews)

    Tusket Falls Beer Project is a craft brewery located in Halifax, NS.

  2. Stillwell in Halifax

    #2 Stillwell

    Halifax, NS · brewpub
    4.7(910 reviews)

    Stylish bi-level bar showcasing local microbrews on tap & a menu of artisanal pub grub.

  3. The Oxford Taproom in Halifax

    #3 The Oxford Taproom

    Halifax, NS · brewpub
    4.7(357 reviews)

    The Oxford Taproom is a craft brewery located in Halifax, NS.

  4. 2 Crows Brewing Co. in Halifax

    #4 2 Crows Brewing Co.

    Halifax, NS · microbrewery
    4.7(163 reviews)

    Industrial-chic brewpub with contemporary seating, inventive craft brews & light fare.

  5. Good Robot Brewing - The Commons Beer Garden & Good Robot Shop in Halifax

    #5 Good Robot Brewing - The Commons Beer Garden & Good Robot Shop

    Halifax, NS · microbrewery
    4.7(145 reviews)

    Good Robot Brewing - The Commons Beer Garden & Good Robot Shop is a craft brewery located in Halifax, NS.

  6. Good Robot Brewing - Robie St. Taproom, Store & Beer Garden in Halifax

    #6 Good Robot Brewing - Robie St. Taproom, Store & Beer Garden

    Halifax, NS · brewpub
    4.6(1,016 reviews)

    Lively establishment offering up brunch, bar bites & beers, plus an onsite brewery & a beer garden.

  7. Chain Yard Urban Cidery & Taproom in Halifax

    #7 Chain Yard Urban Cidery & Taproom

    Halifax, NS · microbrewery
    4.6(741 reviews)

    Local cider maker's taproom for flights or pints, plus local craft beers & hearty Nova Scotian eats.

  8. Garrison Brewing Company in Halifax

    #8 Garrison Brewing Company

    Halifax, NS · microbrewery
    4.6(744 reviews)

    Garrison Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Halifax, NS.

  9. Propeller Brewing Company — Gottingen Tap Room and Cold Beer Store in Halifax

    #9 Propeller Brewing Company — Gottingen Tap Room and Cold Beer Store

    Halifax, NS · microbrewery
    4.6(238 reviews)

    Propeller Brewing Company — Gottingen Tap Room and Cold Beer Store is a craft brewery located in Halifax, NS.

  10. Charm School Pub / Unfiltered Brewing Taproom in Halifax

    #10 Charm School Pub / Unfiltered Brewing Taproom

    Halifax, NS · brewpub
    4.5(35 reviews)

    Charm School Pub / Unfiltered Brewing Taproom is a craft brewery located in Halifax, NS.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best-rated craft brewery in Halifax?

Tusket Falls Beer Project currently tops our Halifax ranking with a combined 4.8 out of 5 across BreweryFinder and Google Reviews. Rankings use a Bayesian weighted score so this reflects both rating quality and review volume, not just a single glowing review.

How many craft breweries are in Halifax?

BreweryFinder tracks 25 active craft brewery locations in Halifax. Of those, 10 have enough combined review volume to rank on this list.

What data are these rankings based on?

These rankings combine 4,630 public reviews collected from Google Reviews (via the Google Places API) with reviews written directly on BreweryFinder.ca. Each brewery's score is a Bayesian weighted average that balances rating quality against review volume, so a brewery with 500 reviews averaging 4.7 outranks one with a handful of perfect scores.

How often are the Halifax brewery rankings updated?

Rankings refresh every 30 days when we re-fetch Google Reviews data (Google's Places API terms cap review caching at ~30 days). BreweryFinder community reviews are counted the moment they're posted, so scores can shift between refreshes as new reviews come in.

Are there brewery tours available in Halifax?

Many of the breweries on this list host taproom visits, tastings, and behind-the-scenes tours. Click through to each brewery's page for current tour info, opening hours, and booking links pulled from their website and Google Business Profile.

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How we ranked this list

Rankings use a Bayesian weighted score that combines BreweryFinder community reviews with Google Reviews. This balances rating quality against review volume, so a brewery with hundreds of consistently high ratings ranks above one with a handful of perfect scores. Google Reviews are cached under Google's Places terms and refreshed at least every 30 days. Read the full methodology →