With more than 150 local bars, pubs, and nightclubs, Halifax has one of Canada's most lively nightlife scenes. Here is a list of Halifax's hottest night spots:

• The Atrium (902) 422-5453 1740 Argyle St., Halifax Kitchen open from 11:30am-9pm daily. DJ, lightshow and dancing until 3:30am.
  
  
• Lawrence of Oregano (902) 422-6907 1726 Argyle St., Halifax Traditional Halifax bar with casual pub atmosphere with comfy sofas to check out the crowd dancing in the adjacent Atrium, or catch the big-screen TV in the back room. Open Mon. to Tues. 9 pm to 2 am, Wed. to Sat. with spectacular light show and dancing until3:30am.
  
  
• My Apartment 1740 Argyle St. 422-5453. Great light show, large dance floor, or watch giant-screen TV in a cosy corner. Dancing 'til 3:30 am nightly. Menu includes fresh seafood, pasta and a Saturday brunch omelette bar. Food service Mon. to Sat. 11:30 am to 9 pm. Sat. brunch 11:30 am to 3 pm.
  
  
• The Attic (902) 423-0909
  1741 Grafton St., Halifax
  Dance all night to great local, national and international live bands, play some pool, or relax on a comfy sofa. Halifax's newest live entertainment venue. Open Thurs. to Sat. 9pm to 3:30am.
  
  
• Cheers (902) 421-1655
  1743 Grafton St., Halifax
  This wildly popular downtown hot spot has live bands Tues. through Sat., beginning at 10:30pm. with dancing to 3:30am.
  
  
• New Palace Cabaret (902) 429-5959
  1721 Brunswick St., Halifax
  Large, pulsating club. Live bands play until the early morning hours. Dancing to 3:30am.
  
  
• O'Carroll's Restaurant & Irish Pub
  (902) 423-4405
  1860 Upper Water St., Halifax
  Traditional Irish, Scottish and Maritime music nightly; sing along with Frankie Arab at the grand piano Wed. to Sat. Dining room and pub menu.
  
  
• Your Father's Moustache
  5686 Spring Garden Rd.
  423-6766.
  Friendly atmosphere and great food are complemented by fine local entertainment, featuring a popular Saturday blues matinee. Enjoy seafood, steaks, pasta and daily specials. Spacious outdoor deck.
  
  
• O'Carroll's Restaurant & Irish Pub (902) 423-4405
  1860 Upper Water St., Halifax
  Traditional Irish, Scottish and Maritime music nightly; sing along with Frankie Arab at the grand piano Wed. to Sat. Dining room and pub menu.
  
  
• Peddler's Pub (902) 423-5053
  Granville Mall, Granville Street, Halifax
  Friendly pub/eatery since 1979. Popular Saturday afternoon matinee.
  
  
• Split Crow (902) 422-4366
  1855 Granville St., Halifax
  Traditional pub, with nightly entertainment. Outside seating in summer. Popular with the students.
  
  
• The Thirsty Duck (902) 422-1548
  5472 Spring Garden Rd.(near the corner of Queen St) Halifax
  Full bar service. Imported and microbrewed beers on tap. Popular Sat. and Sun. brunch. Rooftop patio open in summer.
  
  
• Maxwell's Plum
  423-5090.
  1600 Grafton St.
  This Olde English-style neighbourhood pub serves up imported and local ales, hearty food and friendly service. Known for the largest selection of imported draught and single-malt scotch whisky in the Maritimes, Maxwell's serves great food at pub prices seven nights a week until 2 am.
  

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