11 Best Nightlife in New Brunswick, Canada

Along with its gaming tables and slots, the casino has a large, state-of-the-art concert hall with a mixed lineup ranging from tribute bands to clairvoyants. Lesser-known local acts entertain for free in the pub on weekends. The casino is open from 7 am to 3 am (24 hours on weekends), with table games from noon.

This Irish-themed pub is a great place to see live rock and blues bands from all over Eastern Canada on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from about 10:30 pm. St. Patrick's Day here is a wild daylong party.

An eclectic roster of live music is hosted in this bar, with a backdrop of the massive vats where the beer is brewed. Local bands, comedians, and touring acts on their way through the Maritimes provide the entertainment, and there are open mike and trivia nights, and other events.

With a welcoming laid-back atmosphere, exposed stone and brick walls, an interesting wine list, and knowledgeable staff, this intimate wine bar is a pleasant place to spend an evening. Two-ounce tasters are available, along with cheese and charcuterie plates. Various tasting events include featured wines from global destinations. It's open Wednesday through Saturday from 4 or 5 pm.

In three small rooms of a historic building, with bare brick walls and subdued lighting, you'll find a massive selection of the finest whiskeys in the world. The focus is mainly on Scotch, with all the famous (and some lesser-known) Scottish distilleries represented, but there's also an interesting selection from other parts of the world, including Ireland, Japan, France, the United States, and—of course—Canada. Currently, there are two from Atlantic Canada distilleries (Signal Hill from Newfoundland and Gin Thuya from New Brunswick), with plans to bring in more as their whiskeys mature sufficiently. If whiskey isn't your thing, there are other options, including a lengthy selection of cocktails.

An old-world-pub atmosphere and a bar with more than 400 whiskey options are the main attractions here, and the patio is lively in summer.

An antidote to the trendy Rouge next door, Navigators Pub is a no-frills downtown watering hole offering live music every night. It has a particularly nice (and sheltered) patio. It's open until 2 am, and music starts at 10.

In the downtown historic district, this pub lives up to its name with old-time Irish fun, including a weekly live traditional music session in a room at the back. In the main bar on Wednesday, Brent Mason, a well-known neofolk artist, starts the evening and then turns the mike over to the audience, and Friday and Saturday (and some Thursdays) it's mostly live cover bands, starting at 10 pm.

In addition to the list of house brews, which have won a whole slew of awards and are now sold internationally, and a long and varied food menu, you can enjoy live music Saturday night (mostly classic rock and oldies). The pub is also a venue for the HubCap Comedy Festival in February.

Two-hour shows here bring some well-known touring comedians to Saint John as well as showcasing local and regional talent.

A good re-creation of the quintessential Dublin pub, this place has a buzzing atmosphere, good food, and live music Wednesday through Saturday—a mix of Irish, rock, and easy listening. On some weekend afternoons, except in summer, local Celtic musicians get together here for an informal seisun (jam).