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The Press Gang, Halifax, NS

The Press Gang

4.7
4.7
2261 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Press Gang, located in the heart of downtown Halifax, occupies one of the city’s oldest historic stone structures which dates back to 1759. Boasting a formal dining experience like no other in the city, The Press Gang features an extensive menu with a rich array of exquisite seafood, meat and poultry dishes to satisfy every palate.
Visit our famous Oyster Bar for a selection of Maritime oysters, succulent appetizers and an extensive list of wines and martinis. Enjoy one of Nova Scotia's largest scotch selections, featuring over 75 single malts and listen to our grand piano played by some of Halifax's finest musicians every Friday and Saturday night, beginning at 8:30pm.

The Henry Room
Our 18th century private dining room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition, we offer one semi-private space, suitable for up to 28 guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 423-8816
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bryan Corkery
  • Catering
    The Henry Room <br />Our 18th century private dining room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition, we offer one semi-private space, suitable for up to 28 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Our 18th century Private Dinning Room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition we offer one-semi private space, suitable for group of 28 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Cross street
    Grand Parade & City Hall
  • Parking details
    Street parking is FREE between 6pm and 8am and on weekends & holidays
  • Entertainment
    A proud supporter of local live music, The Press Gang hosts the immensely talented Mike Cowie every Friday and Saturday night. Acclaimed trumpet player, singer and songwriter, Mike Cowie along with top Halifax musician, Gerry Carruthers on piano perform popular pop songs from the 70’s to present day. Enjoy this talented trio's uniquely arranged versions of songs by Sting, Prince, Annie Lennox, David Bowie, The Beatles and more.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

What 2,261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Ambiance

  • Atlantic Canada

    Romantic

  • Atlantic Canada

    Good for special occasions

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Ambiance

  • Nova Scotia

    Romantic

  • Nova Scotia

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Press Gang offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service." Nestled in a historic building, it boasts "cozy ambiance" and "live music," perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "seafood risotto" and "oysters," making it a "must-visit" in Halifax.

2,261 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service, amazing food, fantastic selection of scotch/whiskeys and we enjoyed a great bottle of wine with dinner. Ambiance of the restaurant is wonderful and its layout is broken up so while busy, the noise level doesn’t make you feel like you have to shout when talking with each other.

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  2. Tina

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    100%. Honestly I don’t give 10/10 scores but this restaurant surpassed my high expectations. Food was amazing. Service was top notch and we will definitely go back! Loved it. A must go for sure!

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  3. Chris

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. This is by far one of the best restaurants in Halifax.

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  4. Steve

    Charlotte

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Beautiful historic building.

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  5. Bryan

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Duck was delicious. Chicken and calamari were only okay. Ambience would certainly be higher but the restaurant was so cold it was hard to enjoy the meal and we were not sitting by the door.

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  6. Donald

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Was in early before a game, restaurant was empty, but tried to sit us at the bar 🙄, even when we did get a table it was right beside the door on a cold night, froze whole meal … staff seat people for,their convenience, not for customer comfort ..

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  7. Rob

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Press Gang is a neighbourhood gem. The comforable ambience, warm decor and talented staff always make patrons feel welcome. The menu is broad and the food is terrific. (Everything is great, but the oysters and chowder are world class). The drinks list is full of choice. including a huge selection of whiskies and a thoughtfully curated wine list. In a city that is richly endowed with wonderful restaurants, Press Gang continues to stand out.

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  8. Abena

    Atlantic Canada

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good time, our waitress was very nice and helpful with drink and food options.

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  9. Penny

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We make the trip to Halifax each year just to experience dinner at our favorite restaurant.

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    Toronto

    119 reviews

    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very historic building. Greta service. Excellent menu. Swordfish best ever.

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The Press Gang is rated 4.7 stars by 2261 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Press Gang

5218 Prince St., Halifax, NS B3J 3X4

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grand Parade & City Hall
  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is FREE between 6pm and 8am and on weekends & holidays
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bryan Corkery
  • Entertainment
    A proud supporter of local live music, The Press Gang hosts the immensely talented Mike Cowie every Friday and Saturday night. Acclaimed trumpet player, singer and songwriter, Mike Cowie along with top Halifax musician, Gerry Carruthers on piano perform popular pop songs from the 70’s to present day. Enjoy this talented trio's uniquely arranged versions of songs by Sting, Prince, Annie Lennox, David Bowie, The Beatles and more.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (902) 423-8816
  • Catering
    The Henry Room <br />Our 18th century private dining room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition, we offer one semi-private space, suitable for up to 28 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Our 18th century Private Dinning Room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition we offer one-semi private space, suitable for group of 28 guests.
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