Guidebook for St. John's

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Guidebook for St. John's

Food Scene

This place is a must-do. Awesome spot for any meal of the day, but really shines during it's weekend brunch, esp sunday afternoons (fantastic, low-key live music). Make a reservation as far in advance as possible. Their beer garden is also a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Family friendly
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mallard Cottage
8 Barrows Rd
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place is a must-do. Awesome spot for any meal of the day, but really shines during it's weekend brunch, esp sunday afternoons (fantastic, low-key live music). Make a reservation as far in advance as possible. Their beer garden is also a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Family friendly
Japanese fusion. Awesome drinks, incredible sushi, and hands-down the best steak in the city. Place typically moves at a slower pace, so best to make sure you're not in any rush if going there. Always a great meal.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Basho Restaurant & Lounge
283 Duckworth St
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Japanese fusion. Awesome drinks, incredible sushi, and hands-down the best steak in the city. Place typically moves at a slower pace, so best to make sure you're not in any rush if going there. Always a great meal.
Great atmosphere, excellent food/drinks, and real lively and fun on weekends. Not exactly the place for quiet date, but definitely the spot to start a night out.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Adelaide Oyster House
334 Water St
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great atmosphere, excellent food/drinks, and real lively and fun on weekends. Not exactly the place for quiet date, but definitely the spot to start a night out.
Great food with a relaxed vibe, right in the heart of downtown, run by the city's top chef Jeremy Charles (also owner of Raymond's restaurant, routinely voted one the top restaurants in North America). Great choice for dinner or for brunch (or lunch for that matter)
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Merchant Tavern
291 Water St
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food with a relaxed vibe, right in the heart of downtown, run by the city's top chef Jeremy Charles (also owner of Raymond's restaurant, routinely voted one the top restaurants in North America). Great choice for dinner or for brunch (or lunch for that matter)
Spanish style Tapas. Good food, and usually some good live music. Believe they have all you can drink mimosas at brunch too.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boca Tapas Bar
189 Water St
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spanish style Tapas. Good food, and usually some good live music. Believe they have all you can drink mimosas at brunch too.
Fantastic food, great atmosphere, nice little patio for warm nights. Can't go wrong at this place.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chinched
5 Bates Hill
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic food, great atmosphere, nice little patio for warm nights. Can't go wrong at this place.
Probably the best hidden gem in St. John's. Nothing fancy, just absolutely fantastic Indian food for a very reasonable price. Good take-out option, although hours are limited, so maybe best to call ahead. Highly recommended.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
International Flavors Inc
4 Quidi Vidi Rd
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Probably the best hidden gem in St. John's. Nothing fancy, just absolutely fantastic Indian food for a very reasonable price. Good take-out option, although hours are limited, so maybe best to call ahead. Highly recommended.
You want fresh bread, this is THE og spot in st. john's, and it's right around the corner from our house.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Georgestown Bakery
60 Hayward Ave
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You want fresh bread, this is THE og spot in st. john's, and it's right around the corner from our house.
Great little neighbourhood coffee shop. Serves breakfast items too! under 1 min walk from the house.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf
73 Hayward Ave
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great little neighbourhood coffee shop. Serves breakfast items too! under 1 min walk from the house.
Nice easy spot to grab a quick lunch or breakfast to go (or stay) with great coffee.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rocket Bakery
294 Water St
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice easy spot to grab a quick lunch or breakfast to go (or stay) with great coffee.

Drinks & Nightlife

Actually not the Tea Room itself, but their outdoor Courtyard (just to the side of the main restaurant). Serves food, but really shines as the best spot in the city to grab some drinks on a sunny day. Closes sometime around 10-11pm
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Gypsy Tea Room
315 Water St
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Actually not the Tea Room itself, but their outdoor Courtyard (just to the side of the main restaurant). Serves food, but really shines as the best spot in the city to grab some drinks on a sunny day. Closes sometime around 10-11pm
Not their main bar on George Street (although that's usually busy with live celtic music, if that's your scene) but their rooftop patio. Access is through the alley way and up the stairs on the side.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub
13 George St
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Not their main bar on George Street (although that's usually busy with live celtic music, if that's your scene) but their rooftop patio. Access is through the alley way and up the stairs on the side.

Sightseeing

Incredible views of the coastline, atlantic ocean and the city, and one of the best sections of the East Coast Trail (access off lower battery road or at the top of signal hill). Perfect place for a hard morning jog or and afternoon hike.
242 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill Rd
242 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Incredible views of the coastline, atlantic ocean and the city, and one of the best sections of the East Coast Trail (access off lower battery road or at the top of signal hill). Perfect place for a hard morning jog or and afternoon hike.

Parks & Nature

Perfect place to chill out on a sunny day. Right around the corner from William St.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Bannerman
Military Road
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Perfect place to chill out on a sunny day. Right around the corner from William St.

Arts & Culture

The provinces main Art Gallery and Museum. Seconds walk from william st. Also does a nice little lunch.
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure Ave
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The provinces main Art Gallery and Museum. Seconds walk from william st. Also does a nice little lunch.

Shopping

Ton's of shops and restaurants. Check out Relic, Civic Duty, Twisted Sisters, Living Plant/Johnny Ruth, and Sooley Designs
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Water Street
Water Street
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ton's of shops and restaurants. Check out Relic, Civic Duty, Twisted Sisters, Living Plant/Johnny Ruth, and Sooley Designs

Essentials

Large grocery store,, and also a liquor store in the same building. 2-4 min walk from Williams St.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting Rd
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Large grocery store,, and also a liquor store in the same building. 2-4 min walk from Williams St.