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Thursday, May 16

YOUNG RIVER, BLUE STONES, WILLIE STRATTON

Starts: 10:00 PM


The Blue Stones

Hailing from Windsor, Ontario, The Blue Stones take a very professional approach to the business of melting your face off with blues-infused and independently spirited rock music. Formed in 2010, the band already has two albums and a slew of live performances, including major festivals, under their belts.
http://www.thebluestones.ca

Willie Stratton



Young River

Young River has showcased all over the Maritimes. Sharing stages with artists like Hawksley Workman, The Novaks, and The Balconies. In 2012, Music Nova Scotia nominated Young River for New Artist of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and the band’s songwriter, Zach MacLean, for Musician of the Year
http://youngriverband.com


Friday, May 17

A CALL FOR SUBMISSION Album Release Party w/ 7 MILE STARE, DEVIL'S ELBOW and INVICTIVE

Tickets: $8

Starts: 10:00 PM


Event info: www.facebook.com

7 MiLE STARE

7 MiLE STARE is a dynamic power rock band, recognized by emotionally fierce vocals, passionate performances & songs that keep you singing for days. 7MS is a band on the rise & one that Rock fans won't want to miss!
http://www.7milestare.com

A Call For Submission

A Call For Submission brings you Indie Hard Rock at its best with an amazing variety of infectious originals that leave you wanting more. These guys have been gigging throughout the Maritimes for almost a decade - they are talented, fun, professional musicians who carry with them a reputation for being so.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-CALL-FOR-SUBMISSION/144960288929730?sk=info

Devils Elbow

A young, energetic band from the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia with influences of AC/DC & Van Halen incorporated with powerful riffs, catchy melodies and provocative lyrics make Devils Elbow a force to be reckoned with on the East Coast music scene.
http://www.facebook.com/DevilsElbowMusic

Invictive

Transforming the foundation of modern rock through progressive innovation and charisma. Invictive is always moving, taking you on a journey, captivating every possible moment with their loud, "In-Your-Face" tone. With their many influences, Invictive delivers a new sense and taste on such a vast genre.
http://facebook.com/invictivexperience


Saturday, May 18

Joey Ramone Birthday Bash 2013

Tickets: $10

Starts: 10:00 PM


Event info: www.facebook.com

It's going down again! Only this year at a bigger and better bar. We sold it out 2 nights over last year, raised almost $3000 for the charity of choice, so this year lets things bigger and better. Local bands and musicians from around Halifax are going to be coming together to play cover sets to raise money for the Lymphoma Foundation of Canada.

This year come check out some cover sets of:

Refused
New Found Glory (fitting seeing as how they are releasing a Ramones cover album soon)
Blink 182
Pantera


Thursday, May 23

THE REGAL BEAGLE BAND, OWLS BY NATURE, THE WINDTHROWES, THE DARLINGTENS

Starts: 10:00 PM


Rob Anderson and The Windthrowes

The Windthrowes are a mix of funk, fusion and rock n roll. They're made up of seasoned musicians, with a dedication to tearing the roof off of venues with their melodic and catchy songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omle2ddl6jY

The Darlingtens

The Darlingtens, featuring Liseanne MacPherson and Blake Johnston, have been described as 'a knee slappin' good time!'. With Blake's soulful, diverse talents on lead guitar and Liseanne's powerful vocals and acoustic harmonies, The Darlingtens have already proved that they offer the crowd more than the average folk set.

The Regal Beagle Band

Boasting Halifax's only Indie-Folk-Rock Stage Party, The Regal Beagle Band weighs in at 1175 lbs of pure passion. With an arsenal of upbeat songs filled with steady beats, booming bass lines, soaring fiddle riffs, raging guitar solos, and lyrically crafted verses delivered in sweet harmony, all wrapped up in a high energy live show, this is one band you don't want to miss!
http://www.facebook.com/theregalbeagleband


Friday, May 24

THE BAND BEFORE TIME, FLOODLAND, BANDED STILTS, E.B. ANDERSON AND THE RESOLUTES

Starts: 10:00 PM


Banded Stilts

Banded Stilts' are a alternative-folk pop band that play unique singer-songwriter tunes backed by a folk ensemble of man- dolin, banjo, violin, keys, guitars and drums. Following the release of their debut EP, the group played at Halifax POP, Sappyfest and showcased at the 2012 ECMA's.
http://www.sonicbids.com/bandedstilts‎

E.B. Anderson & The Resolutes

Mixing styles from blues with vintage country and rock, EB Anderson & The Resolutes have been forging a path through the music scene intended on taking their audience on a journey back to the days when before genres defined artistry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXTu0cTJl8M&feature=plcp

Floodland

Floodland's sound is as diverse as it is dynamic, with influences ranging from Beatlesesque pop, quaint folk, obscure indie and Waitsian blues and jazz. Their energetic live performances are frank and earnest showcasing Floodland's infectious vocal hooks, enthusiastic harmonies, intricate, inventive guitar lines and circulatory pumping rhythm section.
http://floodlandband.com/

The Band Before Time

High-Energy Rock/Reggae/Folk Group who feeds off crowd energy. Love to rock a stage live and give the audience everything we've got. Song styles vary from hard rock to reggae grooves to bluegrass banjo jams.
http://www.thebandbeforetime.com


Saturday, May 25

ORCHID'S CURSE Video Release Party w/ BLACK MOOR and EAR TO EAR

Tickets: $10

Starts: 10:00 PM


Event info: www.facebook.com

Black Moor

Black Moor plays pure, unapologetic heavy metal. Think bullet belts, air guitar solos, denim and leather and you're on the right track. Heavily inspired by many greats of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal as well as 80's thrash and some progressive rock, Black Moor's approach to making music has always been simply to play metal the way they've always loved to hear it. Never taking themselves too seriously, the boys bring a sense of fun and an explosive live show to the stage which has made them one of the premiere metal acts on the Canadian East Coast.

Ear to Ear

Ear to Ear formed in 2009. Band members include Pete Ball (Guitar), Alex Wrathell (Drums), Matt Schwartz (Bass), Chester Long (vocals) and Randy Robinson (Guitar). Ear to Ear is a progressive rock/metal band who draws influence from a wide spectrum of musical styles from jazz to metal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlLdKMh9fjM

Orchid's Curse

With two acclaimed releases, a horror-themed music video and a pair of 'Loud Recording of the Year' nominations under their belt, Orchid’s Curse have been paving their way as one of Canada’s finest underground metal bands.
http://www.orchidscurse.wordpress.com


Thursday, May 30

LOUD THURSDAY w/ ENEMY DESIGNED, ROCKVILLE WARRIORS, PLANETATE

Tickets: $6

Starts: 10:00 PM


Event info: www.facebook.com

Enemy Designed

Enemy Designed is a 4 piece female fronted death metal band from Halifax NS. Lineup includes Mel on vocals, Matt on guitar, Spanky on bass, and Kevo on drums. Brutal vocals, crushing riffs, heavy beats and many mosh pits are what to be expected.
http://www.facebook.com/enemydesigned

Planetate

Progressive Metal out of DARTMOUTH


THE WAX, SNUG (DJ Set), JINX THE CAT, RAGGED MANE

Starts: 10:00 PM


Ragged Mane

Ragged Mane is a five piece folk/rock band based in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The group is made up of guitar, bass, drums, and vocals to create a unique and rich sound. With influences from blues and funk, to Celtic and folk styles, the sound is sure to please a wide range of ears.
http://www.facebook.com/RaggedMane

Snug

Snug is a DJ/producer on a mission to explore the deeper side of electronic music. Rather than focus on a specific genre he instead opts to create and share music with depth and soul as a common thread.
http://soundcloud.com/snugsound/

the WAX

the WAX is an ear melting, audio-sonic band from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Drawing on a wide variety of influences and experience, the all original quartet have honed a unique rock-electronic sound. The amalgam of rock and electronic styles are crafted to work entirely in concert with each other.
http://www.facebook.com/thewaxmusic


Saturday, June 1

RAIN OVER ST. AMBROSE, BEAMS, WILLIE STRATTON

Tickets: $6

Starts: 10:00 PM


Beams

An art-country indie folk rock band from Toronto, Canada featuring singer/songwriter Anna Mernieks on banjo, Heather Mazhar on backing vocals, David Hamilton on mandolin, Keith Hamilton on singing saw and backing vocals, Martin Crawford on lap steel and guitar, Craig Moffatt on bass, and Mike Duffield on drums.
http://www.banjobeams.com

Rain Over St. Ambrose

Out of the foggy banks of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Rain Over St. Ambrose returns with Truth For News, a record full of rock n’ roll guitars, sing-along choruses and dagger-sharp wit.

Willie Stratton & The Boarding Party

Willie Stratton & The Boarding Party is a howling, seething storm of frantic, fearsome folk fury. Lashing together three part harmonies and a whole lot of boots being stomped, The Boarding Party will take your boredom and knock it stone cold dead





Breakfast

Breakfast served ‘til 11am Monday to Friday, Brunch served ‘til 3pm Saturday & Sunday

 

All You Can Eat Brunch  $12

Saturday and Sunday only – until 3pm Scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage and ham.

Eggs Benedict  $10

2 poached eggs with choice of ham or spinach on a toasted english muffin and hollandaise sauce.

Breakfast Club  $10

2 over hard eggs with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato,red onion and mayo on white or whole wheat toast with home fries.

Homestyle Breakfast  $7

2 eggs, toast, home fries, choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.

Western Sandwich  $10

Ham, red onion, peppers, mushrooms, in a 2 egg omelet on your choice of toast, served with home fries.

Michael’s Omelets $9 – $11

Served with home fries and toast
Cheddar $9
Ham & Cheddar $10
Western $10
Mushroom and Swiss $10
Tomato, Spinach, Onion and Feta $11

French Toast  $9

Our delicious sour dough French toast served with choice of bacon, ham or sausage

Flap Jacks  $8

3 jacks, and your choice of regular, chocolate chip or blueberry. Served with bacon, ham or sausage.

Michael’s Egg Muffin  $9

2 eggs over hard and a home made sausage patty, cheese, served on an English Muffin with home fries.

Sides

Egg $2             English Muffin $2
Bacon $3        Flap Jack $2
Ham $3          Hollandaise $2
Sausage $3    Home Fries $2
Toast $2         French Toast $2

Kids under 12 eat for half price.

Starters

Fries  $5

Golden crispy fries, for the person of simple taste.

Wings  $10

One pound of breaded chicken wings with your choice of mild, medium, hot, honey garlic, suicide or honey BBQ.

Deep Fried Pepperoni  $6

Deep fried Brother’s pepperoni served with Honey Mustard. “ A North End Favorite”

Potato Skins  sm $5 lg $10

Delicious fried potato skins, sprinkled in Cajun spice, smothered in cheese and topped with green onion and bacon bits. Served with sour cream.

Poutine á la Michael  $7

Golden french fries, topped with cheese curds and bathed in gravy.

Sweet Potato Fries  $7

Crispy sweet potato fries, avoured with cinnamon sugar and served with curry mayo.

Garlic Bread  $5

3 pieces of oven toasted garlic bread.

Michael’s Combo Platter  $19

Can’t make up your mind? Have it all! Nachos, potato skins, mozza sticks, onion rings and a half pound of chicken wings!

Chicken Quesadilla  $12

Succulent chicken, tomato, green onions and cheddar cheese in a our tortilla.

Nachos  sm $6 lg $12

Crispy fried nacho chips with green onions, tomatoes, jalapeños and cheddar cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream.

Mozza Sticks  $8

Crispy battered Mozza sticks, served with tomato marinara sauce.

Onion Rings  $6

Crispy battered, thick onion rings.

Soups & Salads

Soup du Jour  $5

Made fresh every day.

Garden Salad  sm $5 lg $8

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and carrots.

Caesar Salad  sm $5 lg $8

Crunchy romaine lettuce, home made croutons, parmesan cheese and bacon bits.

Hot Chicken Caesar Salad  $14

A large Caesar salad topped with sauteed chicken, onions, mushrooms and peppers.

Spinach Salad  sm $6 lg $9

Baby spinach, mushrooms, red onions, tomatoes, cheese, bacon bits and boiled eggs. Served with a Poppy Seed dressing.

Mediterranean Salad  sm $6 lg $9

Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese and black olives in a lemon herb vinaigrette. Served atop fresh mixed greens.

Sandwiches And Stuff

All sandwiches are served with your choice of starch or you may substitute a salad for $2

Michael’s Burger  $10

6oz. of seasoned ground beef, cheese and bacon on a Kaiser, with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion. Drizzled with our own house burger sauce.

Chicken Fingers and Fries  $10

Breaded chicken ngers served with fries, coleslaw and your choice of dipping sauce.

Fish & Chips  1 pc.$8 2pc. $11

Lightly beer battered haddock, served with fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.

The Classic Club or Wrap  $10

Roasted turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheese, served with fries and coleslaw.

Michael’s Panini Club  $12

Roasted chicken breast on grilled French bread with lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion, cheese, mayo, and honey mustard.

Hot Turkey

Roasted turkey in rich gravy, served open faced on fresh sourdough bread.
Dark Meat $9
White Meat $11

BBQ Rib Melt  $12

BBQ braised, boneless prk ribs on sour dough garlic toast, topped with Swiss cheese and nished in the oven.

The Chop Steak Hoagie  $13

Thinly shaved AAA dry aged beef served with bell peppers, mushrooms, onions and steak sauce on a baguette, topped with cheddar cheese and nished in the oven.

Ham and Swiss Panini  $10

Shaved ham and Swiss cheese with Dijonnaise, grilled on sourdough bread.

Smoked Meat Panini  $11

Smoked meat on a Ciabatta roll, served with sweet and spicy mustard and Swiss cheese.

Chicken Wrap  $11

Roasted chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, mayo and cheese in a pita wrap.

7 Inch Pizza

Cheese Pizzas  $6

Tomato sauce, cheddar, mozza and parmesan cheese.

Pepperoni Pizzas  $7

Tomato sauce, mozza and Brother’s pepperoni.

BBQ Chicken Pizza  $8

Roasted chicken, BBQ sauce, peppers and green onions topped with mozza and parmesan cheese.

Meditterranean Pizza  $8

Tomato sauce, spinach, feta, tomatoes, onions and peppers.

House Specialties

Liver and Onions  $13

2 grilled liver fillets, pan seared and deglazed with sherry and served with beef gravy. Topped with fried onions and bacon.

Pan Fried Haddock  $12

8oz. fillet of haddock, pan fried until golden brown. Served with our own dill cream sauce, veggies and choice of starch.

Turkey Pot Pie  $9

Oven roasted turkey in creamy gravy, served with mixed vegetables, potatoes and topped with a crispy pastry.

Chicken Marsala  $15

Succulent grilled chicken breast and wild mushrooms in a Marsala cream sauce, served with rice and seasonal vegetables.

Michael’s Stir Fry  $10

Fresh stir fried vegetables (still crunchy), served on white rice.
Add chicken for $4

Chicken Parmesan  $15

Breaded chicken topped with tomato marinara sauce and parmesan cheese. Served with penne basilica and garlic bread.

Fettuccini Alfredo  $11

Fettuccini noodles in a rich garlic cream sauce served with garlic bread. A true classic!
Add chicken for $4

Spicy Chicken Penne  $15

Spicy Italian sausage, chicken , bell peppers and onions in a creamy tomato rosé sauce. Served with garlic bread.

Fettuccini Marinara  $10

Fettuccini noodles tossed in our house made Marinara sauce. Served with garlic bread.

Penne Carbonara  $11

Penne noodles in a creamy bacon sauce. Served with garlic bread.

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream  $5

Ice Cream Waffle Sandwiches  $5

Served with warm fruit or chocolate hazel nut Ganache

Bread Pudding  $5

Served with bourbon butter sauce

Kids Menu

Chicken Fingers and Fries  $5

Fries, 2 chicken fingers and your choice of sauce.

Cheese Pizza  $4

A 7-inch cheese pizza with sauce and mixed cheese.
Add pepperoni for $1

Noodles and Cheese  $4

Penne noodles smothered in cheese sauce.

Kids Fries  $3

For the small appetite

Kids Poutine  $5

Fries with cheese and gravy.
Add pepperoni for $1

Kids Grilled Cheese and Fries  $5

Done the old fashion way.

Kiddie Burger and Fries  $5

A 4oz. burger on a plain bun with fries.

Kids Breakfast  $5

Scrambled eggs, toast, home fries and bacon.(served only during regular breakfast times)

Kids Beverages  $1.50

Beverages

Bottled Beer

Domestic  $5.25

Keith’s, Blue, Oland’s, etc

Import  $6.25

Corona, Heineken etc.

Coolers  $7.50

Smirnoff Ice, etc

On Tap

Regular Draught  $5.25/14oz.

Keith’s, Bud and Bud Light

Premium Draught $5.75/14oz.

Keith’s Red and Rolling Rock

Spirits

Well Shots  $5.25

Regular Shots  $6.25

Captain Morgan, Smirnoff, etc

Premium Shots  $6.25

Jack Daniels, Tequila, etc

Other

591ml Soft Drinks  $3.00

Coffee, Tea and Fountain Beverages $2.50

All prices include tax.

About Us

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Michael’s Bar and Grill is Halifax’s most awesome venue- showcasing live music Thursday- Saturday.

We also have karaoke with Laurie the Guy every Wednesday and Sunday.

$3.50 well shots every Thursday 10pm-close
30 cent wings every Thursday 4pm-10pm

Kitchen Hours:
Mon-Tues: 10am-8pm
Wed: 10am-9pm
Thurs-Fri: 10am-10pm
Sat: 8am-10pm
Sun: 8am- 8pm

Wings

Karaoke

Contact

Get In Touch

We would love to hear from you. gerry@barandgrill.ca  or for reservations  reservations@barandgrill.ca

 

Band Bookings

Want to play the best venue in town? Tell us who you are! give us your info.
or you can use the old fashioned way and email michaelsbookings@gmail.com

Where To Find Us