Burger Bash 2024 in Downtown Halifax

2 Doors Down 

The 2dd Donair Smashburger

$22 $1 to Feed NS

For Burger Bash 2024, we’ve got a great new twist on the HRM classic. Two donair spiced smashed chuck beef patties, provolone, house-made donair sauce, charred vidalia onion, tomato, iceberg lettuce, Martin’s potato roll served with your choice of hand-cut fries, daily soup, or fried pickles with ranch.

aFrite Restaurant

Chofrito

$14 $1 to Feed NS

aFrite Restaurant becomes a burger joint during Burger Bash with an all burger menu, with lots of awesome side options! We will be open everyday during Burger Bash. This year we have our incredible Chofrito Burger. Chuck beef patty, brioche bun, chorizo cheese sauce, zesty red pepper sofrito, patatas bravas crisp, romaine, and red onion.

1360 Lower Water Street

Antojo Tacos + Tequila

Al Pastor Burger

$21 $1 to Feed NS

Our burger for Burger Bash is an adobo-marinated pork patty topped with jack cheese, pickled onions, a grilled habanero-pineapple ring, salsa verde and cilantro aioli, all on a brioche burger bun. Served with a side of house-made corn tortilla chips with your choice of red or green salsa.

1667 Argyle Street

Au Liban Lebanese Cuisine

The First Generation

$22 $1 to Feed NS

A new addition to Downtown Halifax, Au Liban is partaking in Burger Bash for the very first time. Our burger, The First Generation, is both a tribute to our Burger Bash debut and a celebration of our roots as first-generation Lebanese Canadians. It features in-house-ground beef, smoked cheddar, charbroiled onions and tomatoes, with ketchup, mustard and coleslaw on a soft brioche bun, served with crispy coated fries. It’s simple, fresh and delicious, like the rest of our cuisine. So come join us, between 11am-10pm every day, and experience The First Generation burger—a culinary homage to our heritage and the vibrant flavours of Lebanon.

 1460 Lower Water Street

Auction House

Cheese Louise
$15 $1 to Feed NS

AAA beef patty, spicy Monterey Jack, “Cheezies,” whipped chevre, signature sauce, brioche bun.

1726 Argyle Street

Bar Sofia

Sofia’s Cheeseburger Empanadas

$18 $2 to Feed NS

Get hungry for Sofia’s Cheeseburger Empanadas. Two empanadas with ground beef, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, mac sauce, sesame seeds and spiced papas bravas.

104-1709 Lower Water Street

Baton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar

The Big Devil Burger

$22 $2 to Feed NS

Come in and try an old Baton Rouge Classic. The Big Devil Burger is half a pound of premium beef patty, fried onion rings, tomato, Swiss cheese, smoked bacon, sweet & spicy BBQ sauce. It comes with a side of fries, with options to upgrade to sweet potato fries, red skin garlic mashed potatoes, wild rice pilaf, fully loaded baked potato, Caesar salad or house mixed green salad at an additional charge. $2 from each burger sold will be donated to Feed Nova Scotia. 

1877 Hollis Street

Bells Lane Kitchen

The Drunken Pirate
$16 $2 to Feed NS

Two juicy smash patties with Captain Morgan spiced rum BBQ sauce, black rum roasted onions, beer-braised mushrooms, smoked white cheedar, jalapeño pineapple relish and garlic mayo spread, all put together in a delicious homemade baked burger bun, served with fries.

Plus, as a special during Burger Bash a pint of Garrison Tallship is $5 with purchase of The Drunken Pirate Burger.

 1959 Upper Water St, 2nd Floor Purdy's Landing, Tower 1

Black Sheep

Don’t Worry, Brie Happy

$23 $1 to Feed NS

Spent grain bun, pork and beef patty, cranberry aioli, brie croquette, tomato jam, arugula, fries and salad.
Located in the Keith’s Brewery Market.

Closed Tuesdays.

1496 Lower Water Street

Buck Ugly's

Ugly Mac & Cheese + BBQ Pulled Pork Burger

$16 $1 to Feed NS

Sides available for $5 (sweet potato fries, fresh-cut fries, Caesar salad, onion rings).

5287 Prince Street

Café Lunette

Merguez Burger

$26 $2 to Feed NS

Come to Café Lunette for the Merguez Burger: Lamb patty, harissa, tomato chutney, cheddar, mint créme fraîche and arugula.

160-1741 Lower Water Street

Casino Nova Scotia 3Sixty Bar & Lounge

Fire Me Up

$15 $1 to Feed NS

Check out this bomb burger called the Fire Me Up Burger. It’s got a juicy all-beef patty, crispy bacon, melty Swiss cheese, crunchy onion rings, a spicy red pepper and jalapeño jelly, creamy avocado aioli, fresh lettuce and juicy tomato, all sandwiched in a soft brioche bun.

1983 Lower Water Street

Classic Pizza

Homestyle Hero

$10 $1 to Feed NS

The Homestyle Hero features Classic’s own burger sauce, a homestyle patty, lettuce, onion rings and caramelized onions.

5228 Blowers Street

Daryâ

Lamb Koobideh Burger

$26 $3 to Feed NS

Daryâ presents the Lamb Koobideh Burger: Sumac onion, green olive tapenade, fire-roasted peppers, Macedonian feta, house flatbread, lemon fries, house-made pickles.

Drift

The D.U.B. (Drift Umami Burger)

$29 $5 to Feed NS

This Burger Bash, Drift is pleased to offer The D.U.B. (Drift Umami Burger). Two 4-oz AAA patties, Brothers bacon, sea truffle and mushroom duxelles, bone marrow butter, aged cheddar, piccalilli, Atlantic spiced fries.

102-1709 Lower Water Street

Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub

Prime Rib Burger

$19 $1 to Feed NS

Shaved prime rib, caramelized onions, beer cheese sauce on a toasted brioche bun with a side of fries. Served for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week. Burger is served from 11:30am-10pm.

1645 Argyle Street

Economy Shoe Shop

Beachbod Buster

$18.99 $1 to Feed NS

House-made crispy chicken burger, tossed with sweet chili, tajin and mango rub, topped with slices of pineapple, bacon and aged cheddar with a smoky, roasted garlic, lime aïoli on a ciabatta bun.

1663 Argyle Street

Freeman’s Little New York Halifax

The Pickler

$20 $5 to Feed NS

Freeman’s has been serving up delicious eats since 1956! Check out this Halifax landmark’s famous all-beef patty, topped with smoked white cheddar, spicy fried pickles, and creamy dill ranch. Served with our homestyle fries, you better come hungry!

1726 Grafton Street

Gahan Nova Centre

Double Double Burger

$16 $1 to Feed NS

A 6-oz all-beef patty, Iron Bridge Brown Ale pulled pork, cheddar, queso cheese, jalapeno bacon onion jam, arugula, herb-brushed brioche bun, chicharron crisp for $15. Add our signature Gahan fries for $4.

We polled our team members for their favourite burger toppings and the top three votes—queso cheese, pulled pork, and jalapeno bacon onion jam—were selected for this burger! The fusion of flavours was outstanding. Only after that did we notice the incorporation of two meats and two cheeses. Thus, we aptly named it the Double Double!

5239 Sackville St

Harbour City Bar & Grill

Jerk Chicken Burger

$18 $1 to Feed NS

Getting tired of trying all the beef burgers? Come try our marinated house-made jerk chicken burger! It features Swiss cheese, deep-fried onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cilantro aioli.
It includes a side of french fries. We have gluten-free buns available and you can get a jerk-marinated portobello mushroom patty as a vegetarian option!

1990 Barrington Street

Harbourstone Pour House

The Butter Chicken Burger

$18 $3 to Feed NS

This delectable burger has a 7-oz mound of butter chicken, crispy paneer cheese, frizzled pickled red onion, a mango chicken and cashew crumble, topped with a creamy butter chicken gravy on a house-made naan bun. It comes with a choice of soup, green salad or house-cut fries.

1919 Upper Water Street

Kyo Japanese Kitchen & Bar

Japanese Sushi Burger

$16 $1 to Feed NS

Limited-time special burger combines local and Japanese flavours like sushi rice, teriyaki chicken, avocado and homemade spicy sauce.

1715 Barrington Street

Latitude 44

Sweet Heat Goat Cheese Burger

$17 $2 to Feed NS

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire! The Sweet Heat Goat Cheese Burger is two spiced smash patties, smoky remoulade sauce, spicy candied bacon, creamy goat cheese, crispy onions and arugula on a toasted garlic-buttered brioche bun. Can add fries for $3. Gluten free bun available.

1505 Barrington Street

Lot Six Bar & Restaurant

The Bayman

$24 $2 to Feed NS

The Bayman is deep-fried potato-crusted cod on a toasted brioche bun, topped with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and savoury miso fennel slaw, finished with lemon dill tartar sauce. Served with house-made salt and vinegar chips, or fries and a side of sweet mustard sauce.

1685 Argyle Street

Maxwell’s Plum

The Big Max

$19 $1 to Feed NS

Our take on the cultural icon! Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun!

McKelvie’s

Crispy Fried Crab And Lobster Burger

$29 $4 to Feed NS

Crispy fried crab and lobster burger, black truffle mayo, butter lettuce and pickled shallots on a house-made bun. Served with Old Bay fries & garlic mayo.

1680 Lower Water Street

Moxies Nova Centre

The Sweet Heat Burger

$22 $1 to Feed NS

Cajun-spiced beef patty, jalapeño aioli, mango relish, chili-syrup-tossed arugula, pickled
onion, fried hot peppers, topped with a pepperoncini. Served with fresh fries, and available gluten free or vegetarian.

1610 Argyle Street

Niche Lounge

Cowboy Candy Burger

$15 $2 to Feed NS

Introducing the Cowboy Candy Burger—a harmonious blend of bold flavours and textures that promises to take your taste buds on a wild ride through the Wild West. At its heart, a succulent beef patty, chargrilled to perfection, serves as the cornerstone of this culinary adventure.

Each burger is then adorned with a generous layer of double-smoked cheddar cheese, which melts into the patty, infusing it with a deep, smoky richness that is both complex and comforting. The smoky theme is further enhanced by a lavish drizzle of homemade smoky chipotle barbecue sauce, adding a touch of sweetness coupled with a hint of fiery spice that perfectly complements the cheese.

The real star of the show, however, is the candied jalapeños. These jewels are carefully crafted by simmering jalapeños in a sweet syrup until they transform into a glistening, candied delight. Their presence introduces a playful dance of heat and sweet, adding an irresistible crunch and a burst of flavour that elevates the burger to new heights.

To complete this masterpiece, a crown of kettle chips is added right before serving. The chips offer a satisfying crunch, echoing the rustic, homey feel of a cowboy’s meal, while their saltiness contrasts beautifully with the sweet and spicy components of the burger.

1645 Granville Street

Peacock Wine Bar

Bomba Burger

$28 $2 to Feed NS

The Bomba includes mortadella, burrata, giardiniera aioli, potato bun, spiced fries.

134-1715 Lower Water Street

Pickford & Black

Chilli Sesh

$19 $1 to Feed NS

A 6-oz patty, chilli, cheese, sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, stack of haystack onions, brioche bun, mac ‘n’ cheese garnish, and side of hand-cut fries.

Upgrade to our Burger Bash side feature: Chilli cheese fries $5
Or any of your favourites:
Fancy fries $4
Sweet potato fries $4
Caesar salad $6
Pear & arugula salad $6

1869 Upper Water Street

Rudy’s

The Juicy Rudy

$12 $1 to Feed NS

Rudy has been in business for over 40 years—a staple in the downtown core. This year for Burger Bash we’ve got The Juicy Rudy, a 6-oz beef burger stuffed with American cheddar, topped with onions, pickles, ketchup and mayo on a crispy brioche bun. Serving home-cooked meals in a family atmosphere, if it isn’t Rudys it’s not the best.

1681 Granville Street

Salt + Ash

Queen O’Lingonburger

$26 $2 to Feed NS

The Queen O’Lingonburer features a 5-oz juniper-brined deer burger, Beemster cheese sauce, lingonberry mostarda, arugula or radicchio, rosemary mayo, on an everything-spiced Ace bun.

170-1741 Lower Water Street

Sea Smoke Restaurant and Bar

Ginger Beef Burger

$22 $1 to Feed NS

Seasoned Angus beef patty, julienned carrot, pepper and onion, ginger oyster sauce, on a black-sesame-infused Vandal doughnut. Served with chili salt and pepper fries.

1477 Lower Water Street

Sketti & Ball Co

Alfredo Chicken Burger

$20 $1 to Feed NS

For Burger Bash, we’ve got the Alfredo Chicken Burger. On a toasted brioche bun, it’s a crispy chicken breast topped with fresh tomato sauce, fried spaghetti alfredo patty, lettuce and roasted garlic aioli, served with French fries. 

1584 Argyle Street 

Seaport Social 

The Marley Burger

$21 $2 to Feed NS

Marinated jerk chicken thighs, creamy slaw, charred pineapple and Creole mayo on a brioche bun, served with plantain chips. Available from 11am-11:30pm.

1181 Hollis Street

Stillwell

The Tony

$20 $2 to Feed NS

An ode to the great Anthony Bourdain and his favourite sandwich. A 3-oz Osprey’s Roost beef patty, griddled mortadella, provolone, roasted garlic aioli, spicy Dijon on a kaiser bun with a side of fries.

1672 Barrington Street 

Tempo Food+Drink

Jalapeño Business

$18 $1 to Feed NS

This burger is guaranteed to get all up in your business! Two delicious house-made beef patties, crispy jalapeno-battered shrimp, savoury whipped blue cheese, house-made mango avocado aioli, served on a classic and tasty Ace bun.

1875 Barrington Street

The Barrington Steakhouse and Oyster Bar

The Smoke Show

$20 $2 to Feed NS

Fire up your tastebuds. The Smoke Show features a succulent 6-oz dry-aged beef patty, sweet candied bacon, and rich smoked gouda cheese. Crispy onion rings add a satisfying crunch, and our signature smoky honey BBQ sauce elevates every bite. All between a soft, buttery brioche bun and accompanied by a side of seasoned fries; this savoury, smoky burger is guaranteed to ignite your senses and leave you craving more with every bite.

1662 Barrington Street

The Bicycle Thief

La Campagna

$27 $5 to Feed NS

Indulge in the taste of the Italian countryside with La Campagna Burger, featuring a AAA beef tenderloin patty, rosemary and thyme brioche bun, fig marmellata, crisp prosciutto, gorgonzola, arugula, served with truffle frites.

1475 Lower Water Street

The Bitter End

The Italian Job

$18 $2 to Feed NS

Deep-fried chicken breast, mozzarella, Parmesan, marinara, bacon, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, tomato and basil on a soft Ace bun. Served with fries or Caesar salad (+$2)

1572 Argyle Street

The Carleton

Hfx-Mex

$15 $1 to Feed NS

Atlantic beef patty seared to perfection and served with a classic Cotija cheese. A refreshing pico de gallo will balance the richness of our spicy and sour Tajín crema, and the shredded lettuce will bring in the crunch factor to bring this burger to a whole new level.

1685 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Loose Cannon

The Gentleman Smash Burger

$18 $2 to Feed NS

Two ground beef smash patties, whiskey bacon jam, peanut butter, cheddar, arugula, tomato and crispy onions, served in a soft Ace bun. Served with fries or Caesar salad (+$2).

The Pint Public House

Rarebit Deniro

$15 $1 to Feed NS

Our exclusive Burger Bash entry this year is Rarebit DeNiro: A Welsh rarebit cheeseburger, double patty, finely diced onions, lettuce and tomato on a potato bun. Catch it while you can.

1575 Argyle Street

The Stubborn Goat Gastropub

Spice Jam

$20 $1 to Feed NS

Two beef Atlantic smash patties, creamy peanut butter, blueberry habanero jam, arugula, topped with smoky maple bacon potato chips, and cheddar on a toasted brioche bun served with hand-cut fries.

Upgrade your fries to truffle fries $2, loaded fries $5, OG Mac & Cheese $7, roasted beet & grapefruit salad $6, Caesar salad $6.

1580 Argyle Street

Trattoria Vesso

Neo Burger

$19 $2 to Feed NS

If you enjoy the Northender pizza, (one of our most popular) you will love the Neo Burger, featuring Nova Scotian grass-fed beef. The patty is topped with crispy pancetta, smoked mozzarella, green onions, spicy maple mayo served on a Neapolitan-style thin and airy bun with a romaine lettuce salad. (Swap with a gluten-free bun.)

1580 Argyle Street

The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar

I's The B'y

$25 $2 to Feed NS

Grilled, ground beef patty and Newfoundland fish cake with spicy tomato chow chow, pickled red onion tartar sauce, brioche bun and hand-cut fries

5218 Prince Street

Verano Food Purveyors

La Chilanga

$18 $1 to Feed NS

Mexico, D.F. St style torta with chicken deshebrado (pulled) tossed in our smoky salsa macha, homemade refried beans, crunchy pork chicharron smothered on warm salsa verde, queso, fresh onions and cilantro. All held with a butter-toasted bun.