Friday
- 8:00 PM
Merchant Tavern
Modern Canadian · $$$ · DowntownKick the night off — Old bank, oysters, killer cocktails.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 10:00 PMThe Rec RoomFamily · Entertainment district
Arcade, axe throwing, virtual sports and shareable plates — works rain, snow or shine.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Entertainment district — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 2:00 AM
Mallard Cottage
Heritage Newfoundland · $$$ · Quidi VidiLate-night fix — 200-year-old cottage, cod tongues and moose.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Quidi Vidi — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
Saturday
- 12:00 PM
Chinched
Charcuterie + small plates · $$$ · DowntownRecovery brunch — House-cured everything, packed nightly.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 3:00 PMQuidi Vidi VillageFood & Drink · Quidi Vidi
Fishing harbour + iceberg-beer brewery.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Quidi Vidi — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 8:30 PM
Raymonds
Newfoundland tasting · $$$$ · DowntownLong considered Canada's best restaurant.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 12:30 AM
Bar-hop the district
Pick the busiest nightlife strip and crawl three rooms — sports bar warm-up, cocktail lounge, then dance floor.
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