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Niche Lounge

Restaurant Bar Wine bar Lounge Sports bar

One of the Most Reviewed Wine bars in Halifax


Address

1645 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 1X3, Canada

Contact

+1 902-423-6632

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (779 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 4 to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 4 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 4 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 4 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (11) drinks (10) great (10) service (9) atmosphere (8) location (8) time (6) Niche (6)
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  • 2/5 Hannah G. 10 months ago on Google
    I had the fish and chips which were good. The reason I've given 2/5 is because the server was rude. We were a table of 7 and we all felt uncomfortable with him throughout the night. I believe we were easy, low maintenance customers so there was no reason for him to treat us the way he did. When we settled the bills, he confronted two of us about tip amount - tips fairly reflected by his overall service. We left the restaurant with no desire to return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carrie G. 2 years ago on Google
    Always love niche! I come here weekly and their food is always tasty with decent price. Their happy hours never disappoint you. I love their atmosphere here and the servers always friendly and helpful! I’ll keep coming back for even a beer! Cheers! The most my favorite bar in Halifax!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Panga W. 4 years ago on Google
    Changed my 4 star to a 5 star because of the amazing new improvments at the new location, the food menu is creative and is being executed very nicely, I have not been disappointed since eating at the new location. Also, the drinks are always made to perfection!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Andreas H. 2 years ago on Google
    First time to this location but I cannot really rate it. I entered the restaurant with mask intact. When I went to use washroom the strap snapped. The employee told me I could not re-enter the restaurant without mask intact, understandably, and was forced to stand in line at the 4 Points Sheraton lobby to get a new one which took 30 minutes. They proceeded to bring the food to my table in my absence and it was cold when I arrived back. The restaurant should have masks available as accidents do happen. I will add that some employees did not wear masks at all and when I inquired I was informed that the bartender and others working in that area did not require them. The wait staff all wore masks at all times. The remaining staff were sporadic or did not wear them at all. Very dsappointed as this could have been handled so much better. Date of attendance was Aug.7 time 6 pm.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gian B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to watch sport matches! Phenomenal food and ambiance! About the only reason I have to give them a 3 star is because the owners have issues with the buildings managers when it comes to the air conditioning and the heating! In the summer is super hot inside and the winter cold!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Drinks and apps are reasonably priced during happy hours. I would suggest going for the Martinis if you are there on a Thursday - same price/liquor content as the cocktails, but tastier and with no ice to water things down! Our server was really lovely as well. Great place to kick back and get some drinks and snacks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie E. 6 months ago on Google
    Hosted a large meet and greet event in the 2 private rooms. The food and service was excellent and the atmosphere and space was perfect for what we were looking for. Highly recommended booking these rooms for any event!

  • 5/5 Renee M. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the food, excellent service and overall great atmosphere. Love that mussels are bar food and these have amazing flavour!

  • 3/5 Debbie McNeil R. 1 year ago on Google
    Actually preferred the old location atmosphere more than this new location. They do have good deals on half price appetizers and discounts on drinks on their website, though.

  • 5/5 Shelbe S. 1 year ago on Google
    Went out for birthday drinks and had an absolute blast. We had to sit at the bar because it was super busy, but the bartender was so nice and so funny and helpful. I wish I could remember his name but it started with a B. The food was also so good!

  • 5/5 Kelsey M. 8 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful experience at niche! We went with a group of friends and everyone loved their food, plus they had a great happy hour. The restaurant ambiance and service was great. We got several dishes which were all very good, but the pulled pork mac and cheese was the standout of the bunch (unfortunately we didn’t get a picture of it though).

  • 5/5 Niro T. 8 months ago on Google
    Great spot for work functions, they have a private room that gives you an opportunity to enjoy a gathering in an intimate setting. Highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Melody M. 8 months ago on Google
    Friendly waitresses and bar tenders. Great food and drinks

  • 5/5 Joshua S. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome place to watch the World Cup. Had some casual viewing areas with couches that really brought people together.

  • 4/5 Sandy W. 4 months ago on Google
    The latest incarnation of a Halifax institution. Much better than their last location. Still not sure what the vibe is here. Is it a sports bar? Is it a lounge? Bit of an identity crisis. Has a bit of a big box vibe a la Boston Pizza or Jack Astor's if that's your thing.

  • 4/5 Sachit J. 4 months ago on Google
    Enjoyed the ambience and food. I ordered a club sandwich with a side of fries. The food tasted good, but would taste better with an alternative choice of less dense bread. I also tried the nachos which were very average but it was expected. My friends ordered a mac and cheese which looked exceptional but tasted also average. I was a little annoyed when I was charged for mayo (basic sandwich offering), and even though a small amount, just left a bad feeling at the end.

  • 5/5 Eden L. 4 months ago on Google
    Liked my first time being here. The food was decent. Everything went better because of the staff! They have a lot of tables tho to accommodate groups of people!

  • 3/5 Joel L. 4 months ago on Google
    Food was just OK. Many menu items however and nice atmosphere and drink selection. Service not great very slow and little checking by server. Not inexpensive .

  • 5/5 Angela J. 1 year ago on Google
    Waitress was AMAZING and so kind! I will definitely be back!

  • 3/5 Mostafizur A. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent vibe, well decorated and good service. Food was a bit too expensive for what it's worth. The palate combinations were not the best, my friend couldn't make it through to the end of meal even.

  • 5/5 Karen T. 1 year ago on Google
    I had dinner at Niche Lounge on October 21 with my nephew and his fiancee. Everything was superlative from the service to the food and drink and to the atmosphere itself. If you want to have a day/night to remember, run to Niche. You will not be sorry.

  • 4/5 His A. 1 year ago on Google
    New location is great! Cocktails are great! We got the calamari and it was delicious

  • 5/5 Ty 1 year ago on Google
    From out of town- this place was amazing!! Only got drinks but the Caesar and niche cocktail were so amazing, extremely well priced and gorgeous atmosphere. Hope to come back

  • 4/5 Michael Y. 1 year ago on Google
    First impression of Niche 3.0 is that it easily beats out its predecessors. The new location, though just a few blocks away from Niche 2.0, gets you much closer to the action downtown. Solid spot to chill for the night and watch the game with friends or to pre-drink before heading elsewhere. The new decor fits the space really well. I would give it a 4.5/5 if I could.

  • 5/5 akajeremy777 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the best food and drink deals in Halifax. Food tastes great and comes in good portions. Beer and mixed drinks are very cheap. Service is always really friendly and quick as well. Lots of screens to watch sport events.

  • 5/5 Nick T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, excellent service, reasonable price s and fun environment!

  • 5/5 Katie B. 2 years ago on Google
    I always love going to Niche. They have great drink deals on after 4pm, a great place to go with a few friends. Our service was great!

  • 4/5 Darcy N. 2 years ago on Google
    Coming from Montreal, a friend of mine took me to Niche. He ordered the veggie burger, so I can’t really comment on it, but my mac n’cheese with pancetta was very good, and so was the spinach & artichoke dip. Drinks were good as well, but service was incredibly slow. From the time we ordered, we probably received our appetizer and entrees (all at once) 45 minutes later. Disappointingly long wait time, but food was tasty. Seems like a good place for happy hour and drinks with friends!

  • 1/5 clubeparana 2 years ago on Google
    We were in a birthday party. The atmosphere is Nice. However, the rest is terrible. I asked the waiter to clean the table because we had other people sitting there before us and it was a mess. She removed the glasses. That’s it. She brought the food and drinks on top of a disgusting table. I ordered a flatbread of chicken, goat cheese and tomatoes. It tasted nothing, cold, and undercooked. I regret spending my money there. I will never put my feet there again.

  • 3/5 Nick B. 2 years ago on Google
    Surprisingly upbeat. Had a good time. Spicy garlic fingers are delicious 🔥 and the drinks are decent. The other food was meh 🤷‍♂️


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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