6 unbelievable places to wet your whistle in the Annapolis Valley
TREAT YOUR TASTEBUDS
Let the Valley locals point your in the right direction for the best wine, beer and cider this area has to offer. The valley is Nova Scotia’s agricultural epicenter but there is also a vibrant wine, beer and cider scene. So where do the people behind these great local products go for a drink in their own backyard?
THE LIBRARY PUB WOLFVILLE
“I don’t get out as much as I like to these days. I blame it on having too many children. when I do get out, I love visiting The Library Pub in Wolfville. It has a great atmosphere, wonderful characters, and a tasty local beer menu.”
—Mike Mainguy, Wine maker, Luckett Vineyards Annapolis Valley
thelibrarypub.ca
LE CAVEAU
AT GRAND PRÉ WINERY GRAND PRÉ
“For those seeking top notch dining, lunch on the patio at Le Caveau, the restaurant at Grand Pré Winery, is always an ultrapremium experience.”
— Sean Myles, Co-founder, Annapolis Cider Company grandprewines.ns.ca
THE HARVEST TABLE AT VIEW PARK GRAND PRÉ
“One of my favourite spots for a bite is the View Park on Old Post Road in Grand Pré which also marks the official UNESCO World Heritage Site.the Landscape of Grand Pré Society installed a massive, all-granite harvest table for everyone to enjoy.the park is within walking distance from the winery (Grand Pré Winery), and the view is spectacular! You will have to bring your own pick nick and bottle of wine … but it’s all worth it!”
— Jurg Stutz, Oenologist, Domaine de Grand Pré Winery landscapeofgrandpre.ca
ANNAPOLIS CIDER COMPANY WOLFVILLE
“If I’m ever in Wolfville on my way home, I always stop at the Annapolis Cider Company.the tasting flight is the perfect size, the ciders are awesome, and it comes with corn nuts!”
— Simon Rafuse, Winemaker, Blomidon Estate Winery, @simonrafuse
drinkannapolis.ca
WAYFARER’S ALE SOCIETY PORT WILLIAMS
“It’s the only Wharfside brewery in Nova Scotia, offering a taproom with a view, river frontage and amazing beers…wayfarers’dole,a medieval bread biscuit made from the beer itself, and other light snacks available made with local valley produce….the River Hog can occasionally been seen early in the morning on the distant river bank, bringing good fortune to those who catch sight of this mysterious beast.”
— Christopher Killacky, co-owner Wayfarer’s Ale Society wayfarersale.ca
THE NOODLE GUY PORT WILLIAMS
“After a busy day at work, we love to load the kids in the car and head over to The Noodle Guy in Port Williams. It is a great spot to have a drink (they carry local wines and beers) and get a big plate of homemade pasta! So yummy and relaxing.”
— Gina Haverstock, Winemaker, Gaspereau Vineyards, @gaspereauwine thenoodleguy.wordpress.com