an independent

bar & eatery

on liverpool’s waterfront

WELCOME TO NOVA SCOTIA

We are an independent bar and atery that celebrates Liverpool’s forgotten Nova Scotia district that was an integral part of Liverpool’s maritime history.

The area now known as Mann Island, was until the early part of the 20th Century a shanty town and dock, known as Nova Scotia due to its twinning with the Canadian district. Canada traded with Liverpool in timber used for the huge amount of shipbuilding here at this dock. As part of this twinning, there's even a Liverpool, Mann Island and River Mersey in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Liverpool's Nova Scotia gradually got replaced as the docks developed and shipbuilding moved to Birkenhead with the district largely forgotten ...until now.

Make a Booking

Same day bookings please call Nova Scotia on 0151 541 6720

Parties of 1 - 9 please use the widget opposite to book online

Parties of 10+ please email hello@novascotialiverpool.co.uk

If we are fully booked please try our other locations only minutes away..

Tempest on Tithebarn

Ma Boyle’s Alehouse & Eatery

A service charge of 10% will be added for groups of 6 or more for food reservations

Private hire or to book an event bookings@mapubgroup.co.uk

CHRISTMAS

AT NOVA SCoTIA

3-COURSE CHRISTMAS ROAST

£36 PP

OR WITH A GLASS OF PROSECCO

£40 PP

EVERY DAY FROM 12NOON FROM

MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

- SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

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Xmas Menu

BOOK YOUR

EVENT AT NOVA SCOTIA

Celebrate your special occasion at Nova Scotia - the perfect spot for all types of events, parties and functions.

Private hire packages are available for all types of events including birthday parties, anniversaries, weddings and corporate functions including networking socials, launch events and work parties.

The space can hold up to 120 people inside with an additional capacity of 60 if our outside terrace overlooking Canada Dock and the Museum of Liverpool, is included.

Please contact our booking team for rates and further information using the button below.

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RIVER OF LIGHT

WATERFRONT FESTIVAL

FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER

- SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

Liverpool waterfront is once again the backdrop for the fantastic River of Light Festival - with Nova Scotia being at the heart the action and the ideal spot to bring the whole family for food and drinks. Our kitchen is open until 9.30pm every night during the free festival.

Book a table now to avoid the queues!

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River of Light Info

River of Light Cocktails