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The Press Gang, Halifax, NS
The Press Gang, Halifax, NS
The Press Gang, Halifax, NS
The Press Gang, Halifax, NS
The Press Gang, Halifax, NS

The Press Gang

4.5
4.5
2289 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Romantic

  • Nova Scotia

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Press Gang offers a cozy, historic ambiance with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Diners frequently praise the oysters as "incredible," while the diverse menu and unique dishes like "The Drill" impresses many. Live music enhances the experience, making it a perfect spot for special occasions.
2,289 Reviews
  1. brian VIP

    Atlantic Canada15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The salmon properly cooked and delicious, but the rest of the plate was not. Only ate the salmon. Very difficult to understand the server.

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  2. Dave

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were accommodate every step Of the way!! A group of 15 people, loud ish, had drinks and an absolute amazing supper. Waiter took great care of us Highly recommended!!!!

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  3. MarkC

    Atlantic Canada7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great goof and ambience. The live piano is a lovely touch

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  4. Tara

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and the service was outstanding. It was an unusually quiet evening with not many tables and we left just as the live music was setting up, so the noise levels were great for us but I imagine would be louder on most other nights.

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  5. Andrew

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, the drill was a great choice. We will be back!!

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  6. Mike

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Out for a date night with my wife , duck was good . Not much a l orange sauce , basically just has Nicely cooked duck with some veggies and mashed potatoes. Nothing you couldn’t have made at home . Small portions for extremely over priced items . The roasted oysters were nice as well . Had a few old fashion drinks , they did not have as much garnish as I’ve seen before at high end restaurants. But they were still made to do the trick lol .

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  7. Wendy VIP

    New York City117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters are incredible. The chowder was filled with great textures and flavors. Mick was a very attentive waiter. Loved the secluded table. Made for a very memorable evening. Thanks!

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  8. Denise

    Atlantic Canada5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's been a while since we have visited The Press Gang. I don't know what took us so long. Our meal was fabulous. We'll be back soon.

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  9. TomS

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Drill is our favorite and we have never been disappointed. Something different and fantastic every time. You have to take whatever the Chef makes which is really cool to experience and not know what is coming. They even pair a wine with the different parts of the five course meal, we have found many new wines that we now look for that we had never tried before doing the different Drills on several occasions.

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  10. Michael VIP

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and scotch selection. Always a favorite when I visit Halifax.

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Google Map for The Press Gang

5218 Prince St., Halifax, NS B3J 3X4

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand Parade & City Hall
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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