With more than a hundred beers on offer (including a wide range of Nova Scotian craft specialties from Halifax to Cape Breton), Maxwell’s is more of a “drink first, watch later” sort of sports bar. But while the drinking is excellent, the watching is always easy, with a few widescreen TVs set up around the nooks and crannies of its main floor. Order an 80-ounce brewtender for your crew and hefty beef burgers with fries all round, and relax with the game.
With more than 100 beers to choose from, Maxwell's has cemented its place as a go-to bar for large groups seeking equally large quantities of beer. The Plum offers a wider variety of local craft beers than almost anywhere in the city, not just Haligonian titans Propeller and Garrison, but also Big Spruce and Boxing Rock from across Nova Scotia. You can enjoy almost all of them via pint glass, sampler platter or 80-ounce brewtender. The daily specials and Saturday morning breakfasts for $3.99 don't hurt, either.
Popular with both university students and older professionals alike, The Maxwell’s Plum is a large corner bar with tons of character. This is the kind of place that you can take your family for dinner, or meet up with friends and drink the night away. The food menu is great, but Maxwell’s beer selection really shines. The list of brews here is huge. Ranging from ciders to imports to crafts, the choices are endless. If you’re looking to try a Nova Scotia-brewed beer, try a selection by Cape Breton’s Big Spruce Brewing such as the full-bodied Kitchen Party Pale Ale.