Here we are. Standing at the end of George Street in the heart of downtown St. John's. This is quite possibly one of the most famous streets in the world (okay, maybe not that famous, but we're working on it). Mention the name George Street to anyone who has lived in St. John's for any length of time, and you will quickly be greeted by a devilish grin and you may even notice a twinkle in their eye. There have been songs written about the joys of a night downtown, waiting in line for hours to get into a bar, meeting every person you know somewhere along the way, or savouring the taste of a donair from The Big Bite...

George Street is an area of St. John's steeped in history, tradition, and lots, I repeat, lots of fine spirits (and not-so-fine spirits). The visitor to St. John's is never disappointed, there is a bar to suit every taste and preference. There are dance clubs, beer halls, quiet pubs, busy pubs, fine restaurants and greasy spoons. In most places, such a myriad of establishments would spread over the entire city, but not here. No, we Newfoundlanders are accustomed to poor weather - sleet and snow, wind and rain, drizzle and fog - we like our bars to be all in one place. The less time you spend outside, the more time you can spend inside, and hence the more time you can spend enjoying what's being offered. Of course, we also know what it means to enjoy what few warm sunny days we get, and hence almost every bar you see has a deck of some shape or form.

Enough with the introductions already, it's time to start our pub-crawl. Many have tried this crazy feat, but few have truly finished it. A single beer at each bar makes for over two-dozen (we buy our beer in dozens - not "cases" or "two-fours"). Unfortunately (or luckily) there'll be no beer on this crawl, unless of course you're drinking at home in front of the computer (which isn't a very good habit). Take the time to get familiar with the places listed here, so that should you ever embark upon a real-life pub-crawl of George Street, you'll be just a little more prepared.

Below you will find a brief description of each of the bars that are found along George Street. If that bar has it's own web-site, you can jump to it by simply clicking on the image. As more of these establishments develop web-pages, I will try to provide a link to them as soon as possible. The pub-crawl begins at the Corner Stone, moving along the north side of George Street, and then returning along the south side of the street to the parking lot.

The first stop on our little tour is the ever popular Corner Stone Theatre. This bar occupies two floors, with a cozy pub on the first floor and a cavernous dance floor upstairs. The large patio makes for a great place to party on those (infrequent) hot summer nights. I personally find the layout of this bar to be great, even though I rarely go there. The idea of having multiple atmospheres in a single bar offers more to the average patron, who may want a change of setting, but without waiting in line at another bar. It's a trend that's becoming more common in St. John's, and bodes well for the quality of nightlife being made available. Stop in for a beer, go upstairs and dance to a couple of songs, and we'll move on to the Cotton Club.
	Known as the "Gentleman's Show Bar", it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what goes on here. I guess a street full of bars just wouldn't be complete without at least one establishment of this sort, and it wouldn't be fair not to include it. Anyhow, we'll just keep on walking, as pictures from inside would cause me to lose this web-site. Next we'll visit Classic Country for a bite to eat.
Well, there's nothing like a nice slab of beef on a pub crawl. Known for their steaks, this is a great place for a good meal. Since this a pub-crawl however, I would suggest just having a quick drink and head upstairs to Marshall Longhorn, where country music and line dancing are the norm. Put on your cowboy hat and get ready to kick up your heels, this is country music George Street style. As always, a good time is usually had by all, if you like line dancing. Let's round 'em up and head on to the next spot partner. The (in?)famous Sundance Saloon awaits.
	One of the oldest and most popular bars on George Street, the Sundance seems to have been here forever. There is always a crowd here on the weekends. Great food too - try it for lunch, or start early and have supper, then party for the rest of the night. Hopefully we haven't lost anyone yet, because there's still a lot more to see. Finish you beer and head to Greensleeve's for more.
Another veteran of George Street, this is a popular spot on any given night. As with the Sundance, good food is also available here. In fact, they even import smoked meat from Ben's Deli in Montreal for their sandwiches. Be sure to check out the memorabilia behind the bar from visiting military units. Drag yourself out of that chair, it's off to the Woorks.
	Unfortunately I've never been in this bar, so I can't say a lot about it. I've looked in through the windows as I've passed by, and it looks like a nice cozy little pub. I guess we may as well stop in. Shall we move on? Let's see what The Edge has to offer...
This sounds pretty bad, but I've never been here either. I honestly don't have any idea what this place is like, but when I head back to Newfoundland, I'll be sure to check it out and let everyone know. Moving right along, we'll hit the Rob Roy.
	This place has been here forever. Known for great drink specials, along with frequent live bands, the Rob Roy has been drawing respectable crowds for years. After a beer and a few songs from this evening's band, we'll move onto a personal favourite of mine, the Yellow Dory.
How many nights have I wound up here for some pool, a cool pint of imported beer, and some good music... This is one of the coziest little spots you'll find. The fireplace is a nice touch, especially on a snowy winters night. Check out the dory over the door - guess what colour it is. Somebody drag me outside, it's always hard to leave this place.
	Well, I guess it's time to initiate all the mainlanders. It's off to Trapper John's! This is THE official Screech-in bar in St. John's. It's not the same without the cod, but I guess the puffin's arse will have to do. If you like neat junk, this is the place for you. Trapper John's houses a very impressive collection of antiques, from coke bottles to lanterns. Don't worry, if that Screech is a bit rough, you can have a beer to wash it down. Enjoy a dark'n'dirty while you're at it - this is the place that made them famous. Grab your Schreecers Certificate, and let's head to Twisters.
Twisters, Little John's, whatever you call this place, I'm not even sure anymore. All I can ever remember is a neat little place looking out over George Street, up to the gills with people. I've never been here when it's not busy, and I think I even spent a New Year's Eve here. It's been a while since I've been there, but I hope it's still as much fun as I remember. If you like a good mix of new music, this is a pretty good place to come. They throw in just about anything you ask for - the Beastie Boys, the Chemical Brothers, retro, dance, alternative - whatever you want to hear. As much as I hate leaving this place, it's time to slow things down a bit, so let's stop into St. George's Pub!
	Talk about a hole-in-the-wall! This little spot doesn't have much floor space, but it sure has character. A very cozy little spot for a beer with your friends. Relax here for a while, we'll begin the return trip shortly, beginning with Lottie's Place. Try not to pass out in the middle of the street - the paddywagon is always looking for someone to bring in. To continue on, please click here.

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