Bishop’s Cellar

Since I was visiting Halifax on vacation my friends requested that I bring back some local craft beers. There didn’t seem to be many options in the way of beer stores but I was lucky to find Bishop’s and was lucky to find them open during the holiday weekend. The selection was good but I wish they would have had more from the local Halifax breweries. There were a few particular things I was looking for and they didn’t have any of them. I was able to find some other good options so I did leave happy but still wishing I could have gotten the items I was looking for.

Great selection, staff is friendly and helpful — in store and online.
Always a nice visit — being by the Waterfront — you can see and do a few fun things downtown, and then stop here for provisions for a good evening at home and/​or with friends.

‘Tis the season for wine and gifts, and what better gift is a fantastic bottle of wine? Plus if you are planning a party or get together, the wine can make or break the event!
Bishop’s cellar is a great spot to find anything and everything you will need! They have a great staff of very qualified and knowledgable people to help guide you through the craziness of the wine world! (Especially if you are like me, who loves wine but knows next to nothing about it!)
This place has many brands and wines that you can not get at the average NSLC, so unique and great choices are all over the place! The only downside is the price of the average bottle here is a little more, but you get what you pay for… and believe me, it is worth it!

Bishops has a great selection, staff are knowledgeable and friendly. One great thing about this store besides the selction is the hours, open late and holiday hours also. If u need that last min purchase after the nslc has closed then try calling biahops to see if they are open.

i love going in here!
its like an adult candy store!!!
if you’ve not seen it anywhere else, ask them! they may be able to tell you either where to get it, make a bottle of it appear, or offer to bring in some for you!
I enjoy that about this store, the ability to know SO much about the differences between product, how to substitute one for another, and tastings!
oh my! I love going in during a tasting, its wonderful! its like getting something to drink while you shop! its like a movie!

We love a nice glass of wine, and the fact that this place is walking distance to my office is dangerous.
Often i find myself popping in at lunch, asking for a vague and random suggestion and the staff will come up with multiple options in just about any price point to match. Often times steering in a direction that i would not have gone.
we have found some amazing wines by blindly following the suggestions of the staff, so helpful and knowledgeable.
The selection is amazing, its big, but not massive and overwhelming — you get a sense that everything in the store is a great pick and you couldnt go wrong with anything they sell. wonderful shop.

Taking a tour around Halifax during a «I (heart) Local» event, I was drawn into Bishop’s Cellar. ok that sounds creepy. but here is where I gave wine a shot.
A very well set up store, with plenty for each price level.
It doesn’t serve to make anyone feel less for this. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable of their product.
Now if only they could get some more of that Nova 7.

No wine snobs here, just people who know their stuff and willing to help you figure out what is best for your needs.
Have been through this shop a few times, the latest during City Harvest while they were having tastings of Nova Scotia wines paired with Nova Scotia cheese. I always enjoy a browse through to see what’s new and have found a few new favourites.
Whether you’re looking for your favourite local wine or a bottle of Dom, there’s a surprisingly large selection from all parts of the world and all price points. They also carry a smaller selection of liquors & liquers, including some locally produced of those as well.

Wrapping up half a month of Unilocalspiration reviews, I choose Bishop’s Landing as something very East Coast. Why? Because I’m getting more and more into local wines lately, and Bishop’s Cellar is my go-​to stop.
I like the layout of the store, and I’ve always had a good experience with staff. Friendly and helpful without being snooty goes a long way in my books.
Now excuse me while I make a mad dash to pick up yet another bottle of Nova 7…

Great selection, extended hours and extremely knowledgeable staff… what more can you ask for from a wine shop!!! If you haven’t been here, go check it out!!! You’ll leave with great wine (s) in hand sure to amuse your palate.
I have a few favourite bottles that I always get but when I want to try something new, the staff is always there to make amazing recommendations. I can honestly say that I’ve never been recommended a bottle I didn’t enjoy. Whether for pairing with a dish or simply sipping on, the staff asks the right questions and makes their recommendations accordingly.
Short of mother nature trying to keep me away, if I’m buying wine, I’m sure to go to Bishops!

Mike & I attended the Ice Wine Festival Tasting at the Cellar on Feb. 10. Since we much prefer sweet wines to dry, this was right up our alley. For only $ 15 pp, we were able to sample eight local dessert wines.
It turned out to be a bit more crowded than we anticipated, but everyone was in good spirits (pardon my pun). The servers gave us a description of each wine as they poured our samples. A few little niblets were prepared by a chef; unfortunately there were only three different items (two being pastry-​type things) and none to my liking. Mike enjoyed them however.
I do love the Cellar as the staff are always friendly and knowledgeable, and they were no different this night. We bought a couple bottles after sampling them all. Our original plan was to walk up to Mongolie for dinner afterwards, but I was too tipsy to go that far so we found a couple seats at the bar in Ristorante a Mano and had some pasta instead. I must say, it is convenient to have the wine shop attached to a restaurant. :-D

Bishop’s Cellar has a few things going on that others do not.
The extensive selection of wine, beers and ciders is something that cannot be touched. The selection is not only huge but is economically friendly as well. You can find items for $ 10 and you can find items for $ 100, your choice. The fact that they have our city’s local beer is a plus as well.
In Halifax, NSLC closes at 10.00 and sometimes you just can’t make that. Therefore, you can head to BC until midnight! Such a plus for those who are tardy, (not me, my friends!) or after a dinner that goes later than expected.
Staff are extremely friendly and polite. They know their stuff and can help you choose something if you’re unsure of what you’re looking for.
I love Bishop’s Landing, it is absolutely gorgeous and screams class. I even feel kinda classy (even though, I am not haha) when I venture into one of the restaurants/​shops located here. BC fits in here so well and makes a great addition to the Bishop’s Landing family.

Wine wine wine wine.
I LOVE wine. Hence, I LOVE Bishop’s Cellar.
Usually when you are faced with entering a wine store you immediately
think you’re going to be digging into your wallet big time. Not so
much with Bishop’s. I find they have a great selection from 10 $ up to a couple hundred. You can pop in and get a great tasting inexpensive wine, or you
can splurge and surprise the hubby. You also don’t get that snooty vibe that you get with other wine stores. I was scared of going here as I’m not really the high-​class-​fur-​coat kinda girl. However, staff and atmosphere included, made the cellar a relaxing place to gaze at wines.
Location is fabulous with this spot as well. Waterfront and wine?
Goodness gracious.
I also find they are super helpful and educate there. One of my favs?
The Nova 7. Not usually a fan of sparkling wines but this puppy tastes
great with turkey.

I love this store.
From the great Champagne Debacle night of ’09 (self titled) to the day to day dealings with their amazing staff, this place rocks. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and specialize in giving awesome recommendations. Whether you know every winery in the Burgundy region or couldn’t tell a Merlot from a Chardonnay, the staff here will help you out.

Sweet, sweet Bishop’s Cellar. I am such a fan. Amazingly knowledgeable staff, great variety, many different price points to suit every budget, and best of all — reliable supply of Nova 7… All of these things make me love Bishop’s Cellar. The fact that they are open late and also throw a variety of fun wine tasting events is just icing on the cake. Bishop’s Cellar is a great spot to peruse some out-​of-​the-​ordinary wine, liquor, and beer options, and grab a fun bottle to enjoy!

My favourite wine store in HRM! There are many reasons why I love this wine store. They have a unique selection of wines that you won’t find at the NSLC, and there are prices range from around $ 10 and go up from there, which means I can regularly afford a bottle on my beer budget, but also pick up a special bottle of Champagne of a great Italian red wine when the occasion calls for it.
The staff here is great, always friendly and are very knowledgeable about the products in the store, don’t be afraid to ask them for a recommendation. They are also nice enough to let me know when they don’t enjoy a bottle I have in my hand and will steer me to a better bottle in the same price point.
Bishops has great hours, open late on weekends and is usually open on holidays as well, which has saved me on many occasions, and it lets me avoid the hoards at the NSLC the day before a long weekend. The fact that they are located in the immediate vicinity of two of my closest friends is also a major selling point for me.
Bishops Cellar is a wine store, but they do carry a small selection of beer, mainly local as well as some unique spirits, including Organic Gin and locally made Ironworks spirits, which make for some unique selections when spicing up your bar.

Bishop’s Cellar is a little slice of heaven, hidden down on the waterfront in the Bishop’s Landing Piazza. Considering a significant percentage of our population is University students, most people think to hit up the NSLC for all of their weekend alcohol supply.
However, those who know and love Bishop’s Cellar, will walk the extra 5 – 10 minutes from the Spring Garden area to pick up a bottle of sunshine for those relaxing evenings at home.
The reason why Bishop’s Cellar is the best spot when you’re searching out the best bottle of wine for your weekend? Because the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and have a recommendation to go along with whatever you may have planned. Are you hosting a wine and cheese party? No? Maybe you are like me, and you’re hosting a dessert-​lovers party — what wine best complements the dessert you made? The employees at Bishop’s Cellar will help narrow it down for you.
So, really, what is it about Bishop’s Cellar that keeps me coming back time and time again? The atmosphere, the positive energy and the fact that they are open later than any other establishment in the city!
Love, love, love.

Oh, Bishop’s Cellar, what would I do without you? You’re open late, you’ve got amazing selection, and your staff is incredibly helpful.
And beyond wine, they also have a great selection of local and craft beers, and a decent supply of liquor (not extensive, by any stretch, but it’ll do in a pinch!).

Tucked away in the corner of the Bishop’s Landing piazza, Bishop’s Cellar could have very easily settled for being a snooty collection of wines for a snooty collection of wine drinkers — and I’m sure they could have been very successful if they had. But instead, Bishop’s Cellar has become a specialty wine store for all wine lovers — whether you’re there to spend $ 500 or my usual $ 20, whether you can differentiate between oaky and citrus or are just happy to not be drinking Carlo Rossi.
Visiting Bishop’s Cellar is a whole different wine-​buying experience. While I’m happy to hit the NSLC for my usual favourites, this shop is my go-​to when I want to try something new and not be disappointed. I always gladly turn the reigns over to one of the staff members to just pick out their favourites within my price range and any other specifications depending on the occasion. They’re always happy to do so and have sent me on my way with a winner ever single time leaving me to take all the credit among my friends.
(Shhh…you would too.)

Great wine shop! If you have the time, look around at some of the unique and interesting varieties. Guaranteed, you’ll find something you haven’t heard of/​tried before.
I personally think Bishop’s Cellar would benefit from having a bit more of a description system. Perhaps a little placard with some details: eg: dry, full, organic. These are also excellent for stipulating how wines have placed in wine shows. eg: 91 pts. Whether or not you’re a connoisseur you can use these to determine which ones you might be interested in trying. That’s as opposed to picking the bottle with the prettiest design/​colour combo. (hey, that’s what I fall back on)
Good local and imported cold beer options too!
The absolute selling point of Bishop’s Cellar has to be the hours they keep. A beer/​wine store that’s open until midnight on Friday’s and Saturday’s as well as holidays has been a saving grace for me on more than one occasion!