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 fresh boiled lobster suppers with an unlimited salad bar, mussels, homemade rolls, and dessert followed by live music. Open seasonally mid-May to early October, Wednesday to Sunday, 4-7 pm.
Features & Highlights
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 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-star rating on Google across more than 300 reviews, making it one of the highest-rated and most-reviewed restaurants in Hubbards.
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. The lobster suppers were voted into the Reader's Digest list of ten must-try Canadian restaurants, and the club was named Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year.
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, May 10 through October 10, 2026, Wednesday to Sunday (Saturday and Sunday only in May).
The Practical Details
Address: 250 Shore Club Road, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
Phone: 902-857-9555
Hours: Seasonal, mid-May to early October (2026 season ran May 10 to October 10; Sat–Sun in May, Wed–Sun from June), lobster supper seatings 4:00–7:00 pm
Website: https://www.shoreclub.ca
At a Glance
| Address | 250 Shore Club Road, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (902) 857-9555 |
| Website | shoreclub.ca |
| Season | Mid-May to early October (2026: May 10 to October 10) |
| Supper seatings | 4:00-7:00 pm; weekends only in May, Wednesday to Sunday from June |
| The supper | 1 lb or 1.5 lb boiled lobster with melted butter, mussels, unlimited salad bar with homemade rolls, and dessert |
| Non-lobster options | Steak, chicken and vegetarian choices, plus a children's menu and gluten-free options |
| Live music | A live band every summer Saturday night since 1946 |
| Google rating | 4.3 stars across 328 reviews |
| Heritage | Family-run since 1936, now in its fourth generation |
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes with a Shore Club lobster supper?
Choose a one-pound or pound-and-a-half boiled lobster served with melted butter, plus cultivated mussels, an unlimited salad bar with homemade rolls, and dessert. Non-lobster eaters can order steak, chicken or vegetarian plates, and there is a children's menu with gluten-free choices.
When is the Shore Club open for lobster suppers?
The supper season runs mid-May to early October; in 2026 it ran May 10 to October 10. Seatings run 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday only in May, then Wednesday through Sunday from June. The club operates seasonally, so check the website for the current year's dates before making the drive.
Do I need a reservation at the Shore Club?
Reservations are recommended, especially on Saturday nights when the supper crowd overlaps with the dance crowd, and they can be made online through the club's website.
What is the live music like?
There has been a live band on stage every summer Saturday night since 1946, which is why the hall bills itself as Nova Scotia's Last Great Dance Hall. Beyond the weekly dances, the club hosts a schedule of ticketed concerts and special events through the season.
Where is the Shore Club?
At 250 Shore Club Road in Hubbards on the South Shore, about 40 minutes from Halifax along the Lighthouse Route. The lobster suppers were also voted into the Reader's Digest list of ten must-try Canadian restaurants, and the club was named Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year.
How well is the Shore Club reviewed?
It holds a 4.3-star rating on Google across more than 300 reviews, making it one of the highest-rated and most-reviewed restaurants in Hubbards, and its suppers have drawn recognition from Reader's Digest and Taste of Nova Scotia.
