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George Street

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Ranked #12 of 30 attractions in St. John's
Type: Neighborhoods
Activities: Dining, Drinking
Traveler Description: Green Sleeves is a great bar and a must if visiting good ol' George Street.  Also if you are a White Russian cocktail lover, you must try Lotties... more »
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Toronto, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

George St was highly recommended prior to visiting. It's an unkempt bunch of tired and sloppy looking beer swilling pubs, and dance clubs for college hooligans and drunks. Each bar is jammed up against it's neighbour...hookers hung out at night.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

We went bar hopping on Saturday night. This included getting "screeched in" at Trapper John's with the climax of kissing the cod.... a ' delightful ' experience of kissing an old frozen codfish after downing a shot of dark rum . Other highlights including watching "Stevie" a regular doing a jig on the dancefloor at O'Reilly's.

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See 4 more reviews by caml77 for St. John's
New Brunswick
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

It's George street do I really need to explain myself? Okay I will... Every bar is typically a fun place to go to. Try to go ones with live bands, even though they may be crowded the music is well worth it.

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St. John's, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

We went to a couple of bars, the music was great!! We enjoyed walking around listing to the local talent and we had a bite to eat. We sat and listed for awhile at Shamrock City and had a dance or two.

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St. John's, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

A tourist rip-off filled with stage Irish, faux "folk" music and drunken and drugged-out louts. The most overrated "attraction"on the island. Forget it.

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See 6 more reviews by Iris51_13 for St. John's
Haliburton, Ontario
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

Went to Shannahans and O'Tooles for local music. A good time was had by all. Definitely a place to go for those who like to party and wander from pub to pub safely. The food is just average pub fare with a few local seafood specialties. A definite must see at night for the younger crowd.

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See 8 more reviews by Lakeviewtrvlr for St. John's
Orono, ME
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

No matter what night of the week, there's live music on George Street. Even early in the evening, before the pubs have started to fill, there are still great musicians playing to mostly empty rooms. This changes as the night goes on, of course. Then there are great musicians playing to great crowds. I love that the pub owners don't... More

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St. John's, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

George Street is a short street with bars on both sides right the way down the street. For lunch, I'd recommend the excellent fish and chips at Kelly's Pub (they also do very inexpensive but very good steak! and a variety of other pub food). Greensleeves is another spot you could try for lunch. For a more varied menu, try... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

What's there to say? If you like loud loud and louder then this is for you. A short street for pedestrians alone to stumble upon at will, without a care in their alcohol-soaked world. Something to experience for a night, no more. Always a good place if you are into people watching - studies in psychology abound here.

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Arbroath, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

I have traveled and worked all over the world but this street is the best by far, If you like a drink and a laugh then this is the street for you, Bars , Clubs fish and chips, everything is here. If you do end up here try and get screeched in what a laugh.

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