Downtown St. John's

St. John's, Canada

Home to The Jag Boutique Hotel, Stella's, and most of the city's top restaurants.

Places in Downtown St. John's

The Merchant Tavern A top-rated restaurant among St. John's dining picks in the walkable downtown core.
Stella's Offers excellent service, high quality, huge portions, and reasonable pricing in downtown.
Exile Bar at The Jag Boutique Hotel The onsite bar at the rock-and-roll themed Jag Boutique Hotel, the best hotel in downtown St. John's.

Best time to visit: June to September offers the mildest weather for exploring the colorful Jellybean Row houses and coastal trails.
Getting around: Downtown St. John's is compact and walkable, with the harbourfront and George Street clustering most of the city's dining and nightlife.
Currency: Canadian Dollar (C$)
Language: English. French is an official language nationwide.
Timezone: NST (UTC-3:30, UTC-2:30 in summer)
Current trends: St. John's dining scene continues to draw on its North Atlantic setting, with Mallard Cottage and The Merchant Tavern leading a wave of contemporary Newfoundland cuisine, while The Jag Boutique Hotel's rock and roll theming and onsite Exile Bar reflect the city's growing boutique hospitality identity.

Harbourfront district — Home to St. John's Fish Exchange and Blue On Water, overlooking the historic harbour.
Quidi Vidi and outer neighbourhoods — Home to Mallard Cottage, a celebrated restaurant in a historic setting.