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The Gahan House - Halifax, Halifax, NS

The Gahan House - Halifax

4.6 (81)
CAN$30 and under
Pub
5239 Sackville Street, Halifax, NS B3J3Y3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Lively

With a total of five locations across Atlantic Canada, Gahan House has become an East Coast staple dedicated to creating memorable experiences. We get our name from John Gahan, a prominent merchant and importer of wines, teas, and groceries on Prince Edward Island in the 19th century. His former place of residence is now the location of the original Gahan House in Charlottetown, P.E. To share our award-winning ales with more of Atlantic Canada, we opened our doors and our taps in Halifax, N.S., Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton, N.B




We began as a brewpub, and we stay true to our beginnings by having a brew system in-house, ensuring that the beer we serve is as fresh as possible. With a delicious menu, handcrafted ales, and fresh East Coast oysters in our welcoming Gahan atmosphere, we hope you feel right at home.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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What 81 people are saying

The Gahan House - Halifax reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for live music

  • Atlantic Canada

    Lively

  • Nova Scotia

    Hot spot

  • Nova Scotia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gahan House in Halifax is a crowd-pleaser with "great food and ambience," offering a delightful dining experience. Known for its "excellent craft beer selection" and accommodating service, it consistently impresses both small and large groups. The restaurant creates a welcoming atmosphere perfect for celebrations, though some guests note occasional delays during busy periods.
81 Reviews
  1. Marcie

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, portions a bit on the small side. Good atmosphere.
    The Gahan House - HalifaxResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Marcie, Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback — I truly appreciate your honesty. I’m very sorry to hear your visit didn’t meet expectations, especially for a first experience. While I’m glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and food, the service clearly fell short of our standards. We’re reviewing your comments with our team as a learning opportunity and I sincerely thank you for helping us improve. If you’re open to it, I’d love the chance to connect directly and hopefully welcome you back for a better experience. Feel free to email me at gmhalifax AT gahan.ca. All the best, Billy

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  2. Mike

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was great. The service was awesome and the food was good. I had the tacos, and I felt that the coleslaw had been made about one minute before they served the tacos. Cabbage was cut too large and too crunchy had marinated with the sauce yet. The other three people with me all enjoyed their meals, but did not have anything spectacular to say about them. Overall, we had a great time

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  3. Melissa

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are enjoying the atmosphere, location, service and food choices at Gahan Pub! - our new favorite spot
    The Gahan House - HalifaxResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Melissa, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Gahan House has become a new favorite for you. It means a lot to know you’re enjoying the atmosphere, service, and food. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Cheers! Lauren

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  4. John

    Tucson1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A nicely appointed restaurant with pleasant ambiance. Our meal was served hot and was tasty. Service was prompt and unobtrusive. Meal was in line with similar dishes. The IPA was pedestrian…a matter of personal taste.

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  5. Heather

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good. I found it to be comparable to pub food. Even though it was busy, the service was above and beyond. That would be what will make me go back.
    The Gahan House - HalifaxResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Heather, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re so glad to hear our service stood out—that truly means a lot. We appreciate your feedback on the food and hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience! Best regards, Lauren

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  6. Michele

    Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience. Great service . Great choice of beers 🍻.

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  7. Wynter

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good is always amazing! Tastey beers and great service!
    The Gahan House - HalifaxResponded on June 25, 2025
    Hi Wynter, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy you had a great time and enjoyed the food, beers, and service. We really appreciate the support and hope to welcome you back again soon! Best, Lauren

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  8. Mikayla

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It took a long time for the waitress to take our orders and it took a long time for the food to come out but once it did it was delicious

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  9. Lesley

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I made a large (15 person) reservation for brunch and on the day, our table was ready for us. However, we were seated directly under an air conditioning vent, so most of the time it was windy and cold. Next time I would call ahead to see making sure we can be placed somewhere else. Outside of this food was great and the staff was accommodating.

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  10. Liz

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our server was very friendly, service and food were great. we were celebrating my sisters graduation and the staff were very accomodating and made it a great celebration (: thanks guys!
    The Gahan House - HalifaxResponded on June 11, 2025
    Thank you so much, Liz! We're thrilled you chose to celebrate your sister’s graduation with us and that you had such a great experience. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the team. Hope to see you again soon! 🎉🥂

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for The Gahan House - Halifax

5239 Sackville Street, Halifax, NS B3J3Y3

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
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