Highwayman

Halifax


You could be in a backstreet of Barcelona at this moody tapas joint, which specializes in Spanish-inspired small plates and Basque-style pintxos: manchego and jamon, quail egg and chorizo, Arctic char. There's a great cheese and charcuterie selection, and a fantastic cocktail bar. It looks lovely, too, with its tall windows, dark tones and intimate nooks. No reservations.


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