About Alexander Keith's Brewery Tour
Historic brewery tour in downtown Halifax covering 200+ years of brewing history. Features the Stag's Head historic pub, small batch beer sampling, and live local music. Combines traditional brewery experience with modern craft elements.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Alexander Keith's Brewery Tour
The Alexander Keith's Brewery Tour runs daily from 1496 Lower Water Street in downtown Halifax, inside one of the oldest working breweries in North America. The guided route moves through the original 1820 brew house and into the Stag's Head pub for small-batch beer samples with live fiddle music. Tours are timed and sell out on summer weekends, so advance booking is the norm.
Practical Information
Address & Contact
Alexander Keith's Brewery is centrally located at 1496 Lower Water Street in downtown Halifax, placing it within easy walking distance of the waterfront and other attractions. For direct inquiries, you can contact them by phone at 902-455-1474 (or toll-free 877-612-1820) or via email at keiths.brewery@gmail.com.
Hours & Admission
Tours run year-round with seasonal schedules. From June 1 to October 31, tours operate Monday to Saturday 12:00 PM–7:30 PM (departing every 30 minutes) and Sundays 12:00 PM–5:00 PM (every 30 minutes). From November 1 to May 31, tours operate Fridays and Saturdays 12:00 PM–7:00 PM (hourly) and Sundays 12:00 PM–5:00 PM (hourly). Tours last approximately one hour. Book online at alexanderkeithsbrewery.starboardsuite.com as tours frequently sell out, especially during summer. No guests are admitted more than 5 minutes after the scheduled start time.
Pricing
Adult tickets are approximately $26–$32 CAD per person depending on the season, with discounted rates for students and seniors. Tickets include the guided tour and beer samples. Verify current rates on the official booking site.
Accessibility
The brewery tour is not currently wheelchair accessible due to the historic building's structure. Contact the brewery at (902) 455-1474 in advance to inquire about any available accommodations.
Visitor Essentials
The experience includes a visit to the historic Stag's Head pub for beer sampling accompanied by live local music. The tour holds a strong 4.5-star Google rating. For current information, visit the official booking site at alexanderkeithsbrewery.starboardsuite.com.
Book the Keith's tour for the entertainment as much as the beer: the guides perform the brewery's history with genuine showmanship, and the samples in the Stag's Head pub are the payoff. Tours sell out in summer, so reserve at alexanderkeithsbrewery.starboardsuite.com.
At a Glance
| Location | 1496 Lower Water Street, downtown Halifax — an easy walk from the waterfront and other attractions |
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| The experience | A guided tour through the original 1820 brew house of one of North America’s oldest working breweries, ending with small-batch beer samples and live fiddle music in the historic Stag’s Head pub |
| Duration | About one hour |
| Schedule (June 1–October 31) | Monday to Saturday 12:00–7:30 PM departing every 30 minutes; Sundays 12:00–5:00 PM every 30 minutes |
| Schedule (November 1–May 31) | Fridays and Saturdays 12:00–7:00 PM hourly; Sundays 12:00–5:00 PM hourly |
| Price | Approximately $26–$32 CAD per adult depending on the season, with discounted rates for students and seniors; tickets include the guided tour and beer samples — verify current rates when booking |
| Booking | Advance booking is the norm — tours are timed and sell out on summer weekends. Book at alexanderkeithsbrewery.starboardsuite.com; no guests are admitted more than 5 minutes after the scheduled start |
| Accessibility | Not currently wheelchair accessible due to the historic building’s structure — contact the brewery in advance about possible accommodations |
| Rating | 4.5 stars on Google |
| Contact | (902) 455-1474 · toll-free 877-612-1820 · keiths.brewery@gmail.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Alexander Keith’s tour include?
A timed, guided route through the original 1820 brew house of one of the oldest working breweries in North America, followed by small-batch beer samples in the historic Stag’s Head pub with live fiddle music. The whole visit runs about an hour.
How much do tickets cost?
Adult tickets run approximately $26–$32 CAD per person depending on the season, with discounted rates for students and seniors. Tickets include the guided tour and beer samples; verify current rates on the official booking site.
When do tours run?
Year-round on a seasonal schedule. From June 1 to October 31, tours run Monday to Saturday 12:00–7:30 PM departing every 30 minutes, and Sundays 12:00–5:00 PM every 30 minutes. From November 1 to May 31, they run Fridays and Saturdays 12:00–7:00 PM hourly and Sundays 12:00–5:00 PM hourly.
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes — tours are timed and frequently sell out, especially in summer. Book online at alexanderkeithsbrewery.starboardsuite.com, and arrive on time: no guests are admitted more than 5 minutes after the scheduled start.
Is the brewery tour wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately not, due to the historic building’s structure. Contact the brewery at (902) 455-1474 in advance to inquire about any available accommodations.
Where is the brewery and how do I contact them?
Alexander Keith’s Brewery is at 1496 Lower Water Street in downtown Halifax, within easy walking distance of the waterfront. Phone (902) 455-1474 or toll-free 877-612-1820, or email keiths.brewery@gmail.com.
