Downtown St. John's Guidebook
Food Scene
Great small plates and delicious drinks. One of our favourite locations for a night out with friends. You can order multiple rounds of drinks and food and keep going until you can't eat anymore!
65 residents recomanen
The Adelaide Oyster House
334 Water StGreat small plates and delicious drinks. One of our favourite locations for a night out with friends. You can order multiple rounds of drinks and food and keep going until you can't eat anymore!
Great coffee in one of the city's most unique neighbourhoods! Very unique location which offers books on loan to visitors. Just make sure you return it, or leave one behind!
23 residents recomanen
Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf
73 Hayward AveGreat coffee in one of the city's most unique neighbourhoods! Very unique location which offers books on loan to visitors. Just make sure you return it, or leave one behind!
Some of the most famous Fish and Chips in St. John's. Although not my personal favourite (check out the Duke of Duckworth, or Chafe's Landing if you have a vehicle!) they are commonly recommended and very central.
18 residents recomanen
Ches's Famous Fish and Chips
9 Freshwater RdSome of the most famous Fish and Chips in St. John's. Although not my personal favourite (check out the Duke of Duckworth, or Chafe's Landing if you have a vehicle!) they are commonly recommended and very central.
Excellent beer selection and fantastic food. Managed by Jeremy Charles, one of Canada's top chefs. Jeremy runs both Merchant Tavern (cheaper fare) and Raymond's (formal dining) and both are exceptional.
85 residents recomanen
The Merchant Tavern
291 Water StExcellent beer selection and fantastic food. Managed by Jeremy Charles, one of Canada's top chefs. Jeremy runs both Merchant Tavern (cheaper fare) and Raymond's (formal dining) and both are exceptional.
Top restaurant in Atlantic Canada (but a price to go with it). Managed by Jeremy Charles, one of Canada's top chefs. Jeremy runs both Merchant Tavern (cheaper fare) and Raymond's (formal dining) and both are exceptional.
62 residents recomanen
Raymonds Restaurant
95 Water StTop restaurant in Atlantic Canada (but a price to go with it). Managed by Jeremy Charles, one of Canada's top chefs. Jeremy runs both Merchant Tavern (cheaper fare) and Raymond's (formal dining) and both are exceptional.
Great cafe with excellent coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods. Lots of locals hanging out, playing music, and enjoying the atmosphere. A must-visit when exploring downtown!
78 residents recomanen
Rocket Bakery
294 Water StGreat cafe with excellent coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods. Lots of locals hanging out, playing music, and enjoying the atmosphere. A must-visit when exploring downtown!
Amazing coffee before or after a Signal Hill hike. Often cited as the best coffee in the city!
42 residents recomanen
The Battery Cafe
1 Duckworth StAmazing coffee before or after a Signal Hill hike. Often cited as the best coffee in the city!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favourite spots in the city. Try some local beer, brewed in historical Quidi Vidi Village. A fan-favourite is the Iceberg beer, actually made with water from Icebergs that float past the city every year. Friday night Kitchen Parties are worth taking in!
83 residents recomanen
Quidi Vidi Brewery
35 Barrows RdOne of my favourite spots in the city. Try some local beer, brewed in historical Quidi Vidi Village. A fan-favourite is the Iceberg beer, actually made with water from Icebergs that float past the city every year. Friday night Kitchen Parties are worth taking in!
Noted for the plethora of bars and pubs, George Street boasts the highest number of bars per square foot in North America. On any given night George Street will be bustling with live music and inebriated locals. The street is pedestrian traffic only, and cabs can easily be called at the West End.
Don't confuse with George Street West. While near by, George Street West is just a regular street with residential.
80 residents recomanen
George Street
George StreetNoted for the plethora of bars and pubs, George Street boasts the highest number of bars per square foot in North America. On any given night George Street will be bustling with live music and inebriated locals. The street is pedestrian traffic only, and cabs can easily be called at the West End.
Don't confuse with George Street West. While near by, George Street West is just a regular street with residential.
New Brewery opened in the Summer of 2019. Great atmosphere, wonderful patio in the summer months, and tasty beer. Watch out - the Double IPA is delicious but dangerous!
44 residents recomanen
Bannerman Brewing Co.
90 Duckworth StNew Brewery opened in the Summer of 2019. Great atmosphere, wonderful patio in the summer months, and tasty beer. Watch out - the Double IPA is delicious but dangerous!
My favourite pub - in addition to offering an excellent pint-sipping atmosphere, they boast the best Fish and Chips in the entire city! A must-visit!
78 residents recomanen
The Duke Of Duckworth
325 Duckworth StMy favourite pub - in addition to offering an excellent pint-sipping atmosphere, they boast the best Fish and Chips in the entire city! A must-visit!
Sightseeing
The "Eiffel Tower" of St. John's. Our most iconic landmark is a prevalent sight around the City. Hikes up and around the Hill are fantastic for views of both the Ocean and the urban area.
242 residents recomanen
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdThe "Eiffel Tower" of St. John's. Our most iconic landmark is a prevalent sight around the City. Hikes up and around the Hill are fantastic for views of both the Ocean and the urban area.
Quidi Vidi Village is a classic, historic Newfoundland area. Check out the Quidi Vidi Brewery and Mallard Cottage while there.
69 residents recomanen
Quidi Vidi
Quidi Vidi Village is a classic, historic Newfoundland area. Check out the Quidi Vidi Brewery and Mallard Cottage while there.
Beautiful Basilica perched atop the city and overlooking the harbour. Construction lasted from 1839 to 1855, and at the time was the largest construction project in the history of Newfoundland.
35 residents recomanen
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
200 Military RdBeautiful Basilica perched atop the city and overlooking the harbour. Construction lasted from 1839 to 1855, and at the time was the largest construction project in the history of Newfoundland.
Arts & Culture
Great views of the City from the cafe at the top of the building. Musean exhibits tell the story of the history of Newfoundland and Labrador.
190 residents recomanen
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveGreat views of the City from the cafe at the top of the building. Musean exhibits tell the story of the history of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Shopping
Take a walk through downtown St. John's for a local shopping experience. Stop at any of the restaurants along the route for a quick pint or bite to eat.
36 residents recomanen
Downtown
Take a walk through downtown St. John's for a local shopping experience. Stop at any of the restaurants along the route for a quick pint or bite to eat.
Essentials
Largest grocery store in the area of our listing, only a few minutes walk or 1 minute with a vehicle.
68 residents recomanen
Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting RdLargest grocery store in the area of our listing, only a few minutes walk or 1 minute with a vehicle.
Smaller grocery store, local chain with more local options. Also very close to the apartment.
Colemans Home Shopping & Delivery
129 Merrymeeting RdSmaller grocery store, local chain with more local options. Also very close to the apartment.
Small convenience store at the end of our street, has been in this location for over 100 years. Two minute walk, sells essential food, snacks and care products.
6 residents recomanen
Jackman & Greene
53 Cookstown RdSmall convenience store at the end of our street, has been in this location for over 100 years. Two minute walk, sells essential food, snacks and care products.
Belbins Grocery
85 Quidi Vidi RdEverything Else
Memorial University of Newfoundland is the only University in the Province.
10 residents recomanen
Memorial University of Newfoundland
7 Allan SquareMemorial University of Newfoundland is the only University in the Province.