East Side Alley

Located at 612 E River Road, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

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About East Side Alley

The Alley brings fresh energy to New Glasgow’s east side. Reviving the iconic Heather Bowling Lanes with a modern twist. Grab your favourite Burnside beer, order food from The Thistle, bowl on 12 lanes (Cosmic Bowling included), or hit Bullseye Battleground for some axe throwing fun.

612 E River Road, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

About the Space

Taproom & Beer Store Hours

Monday 12 - 8pm

Tuesday 12 - 9pm

Wednesday 12 - 9pm

Thursday 12 - 9pm

Friday 12 - 11pm

Saturday 12 - 11pm

Sunday 12 - 8pm

Bowling

Our location includes access to a 12-lane bowling alley, available for party reservations and special Cosmic Bowling events, providing a complete entertainment experience alongside our offerings.

Bullseye Battleground

Bullseye Battleground brings high-energy axe-throwing to The Alley. Whether you’re here for friendly competition, team outings, or just looking to try something new, it’s a fun, accessible experience for all skill levels.

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The Thistle

We share our location with the local landmark pub, The Thistle. Guests can conveniently order a pint from our selection and enjoy food from the restaurant while engaging in a round of bowling or axe throwing.

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Keg Rental

Get your favourite Burnside and Toller beer for your home bar or upcoming event. When you join our keg rental program, we charge deposits on our equipment that is then refunded when items are returned within the 60 day contract. Deposits are $85 per 20L keg and $100 per keg pump. 20L keg prices typically range between $85 - $100.

Reach out to Sydney (sydney.kendall@burnsidebrewing.com) to determine beer availability. Have your order confirmed by Sydney before the end of day on Sunday. Your keg will be available for pick-up during store hours on Thursday of the same week, arrangements can be made with Sydney as needed.

Growler Fills

Growlers are a great way to consume fresh craft beer while reducing environmental impact.

Bring us your clean growler and we will fill it with your beer of choice. We have 1L and 2L bottles for purchase, and provide refunds on the deposits paid when you return your Burnside branded grunter or growler.

Live Music

Coming Soon!

To Be Announced on Socials

Tap Room & Beer Store

Stop in for a cold pint of our core lineup or try a limited release while you can! If you don’t have time for a pint, you can stock up on some fantastic merchandise, grab a growler or purchase beer to go in our full service beer store.

  • Toller Tuesday

    Every Tuesday, $1 from every Toller pint sold is donated to the Nova Scotia SPCA.

  • Live Music

    Select weekends will bring in local talents and musicians from across Nova Scotia. Keep an eye on our social channels for the schedule.

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Every Thursday, visit us for $1 off grunter fills and $2 off growler fills! Our tap list is posted on our social media.