About Shore Club Lobster Suppers

The Shore Club Lobster Suppers in Hubbards has been a Nova Scotia tradition since 1936. Known as "Nova Scotia's Last Great Dance Hall," it serves all-you-can-eat fresh boiled lobster with unlimited salad bar, mussels, homemade rolls, and dessert followed by live music. Open seasonally May-October, Wednesday-Sunday, 4-7pm.

Features & Highlights

🍽️ All-you-can-eat fresh boiled lobster supper
🍽️ Unlimited salad bar with homemade rolls
🍽️ Live music every Saturday night since 1946
🍽️ Family-owned operating for 90 years
🍽️ ECMA-winning music venue and dance hall

Detailed Information

On Nova Scotia's South Shore in the village of Hubbards — about 40 minutes from Halifax along the Lighthouse Route — the Shore Club has been serving its famous all-you-can-eat lobster supper since 1936. Family-run for roughly 90 years and now in its fourth generation, it is one of the province's longest-running dining traditions and a genuine piece of Maritime heritage. It holds a 4.3 rating on TripAdvisor across more than 300 reviews, ranks #1 of the restaurants in Hubbards, and carries a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice distinction.

Overview: A Lobster Supper and a Dance Hall

The Shore Club is best known as "Nova Scotia's Last Great Dance Hall." The experience centres on the classic lobster supper — fresh boiled lobster served with melted butter — in a landmark wooden hall that doubles as a live-music venue. There has been a live band on stage every summer Saturday night since 1946, and the hall is associated with the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA). It's part supper club, part time capsule, and part concert hall — a true South Shore institution.

What to Expect

  • The signature lobster supper: fresh boiled lobster (choose 1 lb or 1.5 lb) with melted butter, plus cultivated mussels, an unlimited salad bar with homemade rolls, and dessert.
  • Alternatives for non-lobster eaters, including steak, chicken, and vegetarian options, plus a children's menu and gluten-free choices.
  • Live music and dancing on Saturday nights, along with a schedule of ticketed concerts and special events throughout the season.
  • A casual, family-friendly, communal atmosphere in a historic dance-hall building; reservations are recommended and can be made online.
  • Seasonal operation only — typically May through October, Wednesday to Sunday.

The Practical Details

Address: 250 Shore Club Road, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
Phone: 902-857-9555
Hours: Seasonal (May–October), Wednesday–Sunday
Website: https://www.shoreclub.ca