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The Press Gang, Halifax, NS

The Press Gang

4.5
4.5
2283 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International

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2 people
20:30
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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

What 2,283 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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 an extraordinary dining experience in a historic setting. Celebrated for its "amazing atmosphere," outstanding service, and "superb" food, guests love the seafood risotto and "The Drill" menu. With a welcoming staff and "fabulous" ambiance, it remains a beloved choice for special occasions in Halifax.

2,283 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Jenny

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The ambience in the bar side is not suitable for a romantic dinner. The food was pretty good, but not for the price. Heat did not work & it was a horrible experience. Would not go back.

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  3. Angela

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing. But even the server said it was about 9 degrees in there. It was literally freezing. Dress warm and enjoy the food!

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  4. Patrick

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb experience. Food incredible and wait staff phenomenal.

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  5. Chris

    Atlantic Canada4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. Food, service & overall experience was the best.

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  6. David VIP

    Montreal1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have come numerous times to The Press Gang and I noticed that the quality has been going down hill steadily. Last night it was probably the worst. We ordered the rib eye medium rare and the first time the steak came almost raw and the second time it was well done. The presentation and flavours were also completely off. I think food from the Keg would have tasted way better than this. The cocktails that we had were also not very impressive. The service was immaculate (like usual) but the kitchen is obviously lacking behind. I hope they make some drastic changes. This place used to be very consistent and one of the best (if not the best) places in town to go for dinner, but I am worried that those days are over.

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  7. Chris

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the best restaurant meal I've had in years. We thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. The only small issue was that the space was kind of drafty and on a cold winter night, you could really feel the chill. We were kindly seated near a radiator so that took the edge of the cold. Thanks for a great meal!

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  8. Cathy

    Atlantic Canada16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took part in our first ‘DINE AROUND’ experience. Mussel appetizer was on the salty side. Mahi Mahi cooked nicely but texture seemed off. Service was impeccable! Dessert was delicious. Sitting close to the front door offered lovely exterior views but got extremely cold as the restaurant welcomed more dinners.

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  9. Stephen

    Barcelona2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated by the door so we cold all through our experience. Oysters were great, hard to mess those up, but drinks were 2.5x more expensive than any other “nice restaurants” in Halifax. I will not be back for a long time if at all.

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  10. Roman

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the off the dine around Halifax menu. Started with the lamb and rice balls and then the Mahi Mahi and Apple crisp and Strawberry shortcake for dessert. Over all it was great value for this restaurant. The Executive Chef served us as well and we had a very pleasant chat with him Recommend The Press Gang for any occasions or if you want high quality menu items.

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The Press Gang is rated 4.5 stars by 2283 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Press Gang

5218 Prince St., Halifax, NS B3J 3X4

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
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