Ash & Dyl's Guidebook
Food & Drink Scene
Five floors of character-filled brewery, pub, dining and meeting space. Offering unmatched historical atmosphere fused with forward-thinking cuisine. Specializing in wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, fresh local seafood and gastropub appetizers and entrées. Their craft beers are fresh brewed on site.
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YellowBelly Brewery
288 Water StFive floors of character-filled brewery, pub, dining and meeting space. Offering unmatched historical atmosphere fused with forward-thinking cuisine. Specializing in wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, fresh local seafood and gastropub appetizers and entrées. Their craft beers are fresh brewed on site.
Relaxed Chinese restaurant serving vegetarian/vegan dishes from Macau, with gluten-free options.
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Peaceful Loft
250 Duckworth StRelaxed Chinese restaurant serving vegetarian/vegan dishes from Macau, with gluten-free options.
OPEN 24 HOURS - Warm Irish-style tavern supplying draft beers, traditional Newfoundland seafood & classic pub grub.
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The Celtic Hearth
300 Water StOPEN 24 HOURS - Warm Irish-style tavern supplying draft beers, traditional Newfoundland seafood & classic pub grub.
Cozy, eclectically decorated vegetarian eatery with many vegan items, local beers & brunch.
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Poyo + the Sprout takeout
364 Duckworth StCozy, eclectically decorated vegetarian eatery with many vegan items, local beers & brunch.
One of our FAVES - All-day breakfast, bagel sandwiches, steak & seafood in cozy digs with kitschy decor & a fireplace.
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Bagel Cafe
246 Duckworth StOne of our FAVES - All-day breakfast, bagel sandwiches, steak & seafood in cozy digs with kitschy decor & a fireplace.
A 2-floor pub with rotating live music & an array of classic bar food & drinks in a lively setting.
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O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub
13 George StA 2-floor pub with rotating live music & an array of classic bar food & drinks in a lively setting.
Serving Newfoundland & Labrador's finest fish and chips for over 70 years. -> They make a GREAT poutine (make sure to add "dressing")
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Ches's Famous Fish and Chips
9 Freshwater RdServing Newfoundland & Labrador's finest fish and chips for over 70 years. -> They make a GREAT poutine (make sure to add "dressing")
Casual, family-owned kitchen with an extensive Indian menu & a seasonal lunch buffet.
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India Gate Restaurant
286 Duckworth StCasual, family-owned kitchen with an extensive Indian menu & a seasonal lunch buffet.
SpiceX
622 Empire AvenueIndian Restaurant & Grocery Store
Jungle Jim's is a casual restaurant chain catering to fun-and-food-loving guests from 1 to 99 with locations throughout Atlantic Canada.
Jungle Jim's Eatery
657 Topsail RoadJungle Jim's is a casual restaurant chain catering to fun-and-food-loving guests from 1 to 99 with locations throughout Atlantic Canada.
A former fish plant turned brewery nestled in historic Quidi Vidi Village. On the go since 1996.
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Quidi Vidi Brewery
35 Barrows RdA former fish plant turned brewery nestled in historic Quidi Vidi Village. On the go since 1996.
Sightseeing
Signal Hill is a hill which overlooks the city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Mostly a National Historic Site, adjacent to is the largely encaved museum of Johnson Geo Centre and its associated park. The highest point, Ladies' Lookout, above Cabot Tower, is 167 metres high
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Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdSignal Hill is a hill which overlooks the city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Mostly a National Historic Site, adjacent to is the largely encaved museum of Johnson Geo Centre and its associated park. The highest point, Ladies' Lookout, above Cabot Tower, is 167 metres high
"Known as “Newfoundland‘s prettiest village,” Quidi Vidi is a small fishing village filled to the brim with history and charm. From its colourful houses, idyllic cottages and delightful pubs, it’s a must-see while you’re visiting Newfoundland" - Laura Whelan
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Quidi Vidi
"Known as “Newfoundland‘s prettiest village,” Quidi Vidi is a small fishing village filled to the brim with history and charm. From its colourful houses, idyllic cottages and delightful pubs, it’s a must-see while you’re visiting Newfoundland" - Laura Whelan
Terry Fox Memorial
Water StreetA Municipal Heritage Site of the City of St. John's, a Provincial Historic Site with Landmark Status as designated by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, and a National Historic Site of Canada designated by the Government of Canada.
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Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
200 Military RdA Municipal Heritage Site of the City of St. John's, a Provincial Historic Site with Landmark Status as designated by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, and a National Historic Site of Canada designated by the Government of Canada.
Cape Spear
The Easternmost point in Canada and North America.
"St. John's is known for the vibrantly colored row houses that help give the city it's distinctive character, and the reality measures up to the hype; Jellybean Row really is a must-see!"
Jellybean Row
245 Duckworth St"St. John's is known for the vibrantly colored row houses that help give the city it's distinctive character, and the reality measures up to the hype; Jellybean Row really is a must-see!"
Urban park featuring harbour & city views, informational boards on the area's history & dog statues.
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Harbourside Park
Queens CoveUrban park featuring harbour & city views, informational boards on the area's history & dog statues.
Shopping
The Avalon Mall is a Canadian shopping mall located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador on Kenmount Road. With over 500,000 square feet, two floors, and 142 stores, it is the largest shopping mall in Newfoundland and Labrador. The mall opened in 1967.
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Avalon Mall Regional Shopping Centre
48 Kenmount RdThe Avalon Mall is a Canadian shopping mall located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador on Kenmount Road. With over 500,000 square feet, two floors, and 142 stores, it is the largest shopping mall in Newfoundland and Labrador. The mall opened in 1967.
"Looking for the perfect treasure from Newfoundland and Labrador? Find meaningful gifts that reflect your unique travel experience. The Heritage Shop features the best in local cultural products and offers a wide range of art, craft, literature, food, gifts and souvenirs. Shop for a cause; all proceeds from the Heritage Shops go to the Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, a non-profit dedicated to presenting the province’s unique culture and heritage"
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Water Street Heritage Shop
309 Water St"Looking for the perfect treasure from Newfoundland and Labrador? Find meaningful gifts that reflect your unique travel experience. The Heritage Shop features the best in local cultural products and offers a wide range of art, craft, literature, food, gifts and souvenirs. Shop for a cause; all proceeds from the Heritage Shops go to the Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, a non-profit dedicated to presenting the province’s unique culture and heritage"
"Sourced from around the world, a unique and carefully curated assortment of gifts awaits you."
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Posie Row
210 Duckworth St"Sourced from around the world, a unique and carefully curated assortment of gifts awaits you."
Fusing bold color with warm tradition, Jellybean Row Shop is a collectible series of wall hangings (and more) inspired by the vibrant heritage homes of St. John’s, Newfoundland.
The Jellybean Row Shop & Gallery
245 Duckworth StFusing bold color with warm tradition, Jellybean Row Shop is a collectible series of wall hangings (and more) inspired by the vibrant heritage homes of St. John’s, Newfoundland.
"A locally owned and operated gift/souvenir shop located in historic downtown St. John's. Large selection of Newfoundland and Labrador t-shirts/hoodies and souvenirs. Also giftware, local crafts, home decor and Labradorite jewellery. Great prices!"
The Tickle Trunk
245 Duckworth Street"A locally owned and operated gift/souvenir shop located in historic downtown St. John's. Large selection of Newfoundland and Labrador t-shirts/hoodies and souvenirs. Also giftware, local crafts, home decor and Labradorite jewellery. Great prices!"
"Since 1997, Downtown Comics has been the friendliest Comic Book Store in St. John's, NL. Pioneered by comics-enthusiast and Spider Man-fan Jason Conway, the business is proud to continue his legacy with a welcoming atmosphere and a wide range of new and back issue comics, NL and critical literature, collectible figures, board games, graphic novels, manga, trading cards, and more!"
Downtown Comics
141 Duckworth St"Since 1997, Downtown Comics has been the friendliest Comic Book Store in St. John's, NL. Pioneered by comics-enthusiast and Spider Man-fan Jason Conway, the business is proud to continue his legacy with a welcoming atmosphere and a wide range of new and back issue comics, NL and critical literature, collectible figures, board games, graphic novels, manga, trading cards, and more!"
Sword 'n' Steele
266 Duckworth StreetA local tabletop games, hobby tools, and paints store.
Can't make it out to Dildo during your trip? Have no fear! There's a Dildo retail shop where you can by Dildo merch and beer, right in downtown St. Johns!
Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum
332 Water StreetCan't make it out to Dildo during your trip? Have no fear! There's a Dildo retail shop where you can by Dildo merch and beer, right in downtown St. Johns!
A local, family-owned, farm market with a petting zoo!
"We are a proud family-owned and operated farm business. For more than 180 years, the Lesters have been farming on Brookfield Road."
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Lester's Farm Market
173 Brookfield RdA local, family-owned, farm market with a petting zoo!
"We are a proud family-owned and operated farm business. For more than 180 years, the Lesters have been farming on Brookfield Road."
Museums
Modern center with a gallery of local art & a museum dedicated to natural & cultural history.
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The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveModern center with a gallery of local art & a museum dedicated to natural & cultural history.
Historic stone vault used for aging port wines, open for tours with complimentary port tasting.
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Newman Wine Vaults
436 Water StHistoric stone vault used for aging port wines, open for tours with complimentary port tasting.
A transport museum that is located in the historic Newfoundland Railway terminal on Water Street and contains exhibits detailing the history of the Newfoundland Railway and the history of coastal water transportation in the province.
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Railway Coastal Museum
495 Water StA transport museum that is located in the historic Newfoundland Railway terminal on Water Street and contains exhibits detailing the history of the Newfoundland Railway and the history of coastal water transportation in the province.
Towns to Visit Outside of St. Johns
Dildo is just an hour drive from St. Johns! Take a selfie with the Dildo road sign like many others, enjoy the scenery, shop for Dildo souvenirs, and (our personal fave) enjoy a local Craft Beer at the Dildo Brewery and Museum!
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Dildo
Dildo is just an hour drive from St. Johns! Take a selfie with the Dildo road sign like many others, enjoy the scenery, shop for Dildo souvenirs, and (our personal fave) enjoy a local Craft Beer at the Dildo Brewery and Museum!
Bonavista is a 3 hour drive from St. Johns and one of the cutest little towns in NFLD. It was given the honor of "Most Road-Trippable Town in Canada". There are a few great places to eat, you can visit the Cape Lighthouse, Dungeon Provincial Park, go on a Sea Adventure, and visit many old, historical sites!
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Bonavista
Bonavista is a 3 hour drive from St. Johns and one of the cutest little towns in NFLD. It was given the honor of "Most Road-Trippable Town in Canada". There are a few great places to eat, you can visit the Cape Lighthouse, Dungeon Provincial Park, go on a Sea Adventure, and visit many old, historical sites!
Grocery / Pharmacy / Corner Stores
For Groceries: 20 min walk or 5 min drive from our place.
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Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting RdFor Groceries: 20 min walk or 5 min drive from our place.
Circle K
108 George Street WestCorner store closest to our place. 2 min. walk
Pharmacy / Basic Groceries closest to our home. 2 min drive and 10 min walk.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
390 Topsail RdPharmacy / Basic Groceries closest to our home. 2 min drive and 10 min walk.
Parks
Bannerman Park is a Victorian-style urban park. Great place to hang out with friends, catch some sun. There's a baseball diamond, kids park, public pool, etc.
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Bannerman Park
Military RoadBannerman Park is a Victorian-style urban park. Great place to hang out with friends, catch some sun. There's a baseball diamond, kids park, public pool, etc.
The park has many recreation facilities, including tennis courts, skate park, a swimming pool, and playground. ocated in the Waterford Valley, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Entrance to the park is via Waterford Bridge Road, passing a sculptured duck pond and a Peter Pan statue.
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Bowring Park
305 Waterford Bridge RdThe park has many recreation facilities, including tennis courts, skate park, a swimming pool, and playground. ocated in the Waterford Valley, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Entrance to the park is via Waterford Bridge Road, passing a sculptured duck pond and a Peter Pan statue.
A 3,400-acre urban park located in the city of St. John's, Newfoundland. It is the second largest provincially-managed urban park in Canada. It has golfing, a campground, and hiking / walking trails.
Pippy Park Campgrounds and Trailer Park
34 Nagles PlA 3,400-acre urban park located in the city of St. John's, Newfoundland. It is the second largest provincially-managed urban park in Canada. It has golfing, a campground, and hiking / walking trails.
"Escape. Explore. Experience… The wonder and drama of Canada’s most Easterly National Park, Terra Nova. It’s a magical place where the land and sea compete for your attention, where the island boreal forest reveals its natural and cultural secrets as you hike a trail and where you can experience an evening of theatre under the stars. This place is ready for your next adventure-make it your own!"
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Terra Nova National Park
"Escape. Explore. Experience… The wonder and drama of Canada’s most Easterly National Park, Terra Nova. It’s a magical place where the land and sea compete for your attention, where the island boreal forest reveals its natural and cultural secrets as you hike a trail and where you can experience an evening of theatre under the stars. This place is ready for your next adventure-make it your own!"