Christian's Bar
Christian's Bar
4.5
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Best place to get Screeched In in Newfoundland. “A place that sense of occasion” New York Times Travel Magazine. #1 Screech In Ceremony (The Scope) Top 5 Deatinations in Atlantic Canada (Travelocity)
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- TheNewBrunswickerMoncton, Canada55 contributionsGet screeched in!Christians bar has so much character! We called in advance to book our screeching in ceremony. It was a Monday night so there were only 6 of us total. The smaller group made it very comfortable as he closed the bar for the duration of the ceremony. The ceremony was funny, informative, and memorable. Yes, you can tell he’s done it a million times but he still does it well. Kissing the cod during COVID-19 simply meant either wearing a mask (see photo attached) or placing a mask on the cod. We left with our certificates and we’re even allowed to bring the shot glass home as a souvenir. The bar was clean but the prices were a little steep so we didn’t stay much longer. I was told by several people to go to Christians to be screeched in and now I will continue to recommend this bar as well. Well done!Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to do this:)Written August 5, 2021This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2020Travelled as a coupleWritten August 8, 2020
- Maureen047Victoria, Canada91 contributionsA wonderful and fun experience!My sister and I got "screeched in" here last evening and it was so much fun! Chef Lukie was a great host and so entertaining. The fact that the cod has to wear a mask and participants cover their lips with a napkin because of Covid protocols was a bit of a relief - locking lips with a frozen fish was never on my bucket list - but it does take away some of the daring involved in the ceremony. However, the entire evening was an entirely great experience. Further, as a fan of Anthony Bourdain, Lukie's tribute to him at the end of the ceremony was poignant and appropriate given these strange times but in no way did it diminish the wonderful evening. What a great time we had!!Visited August 2021Written August 21, 2021
- KTKowalHalifax, Canada14 contributionsBest Authentic Pub and Place To Get Screetched In!!My family and I were screetched in on a Saturday evening and it was the highlight of our trip! It was an amazing experience and the bartender was super friendly and passionate about the ceremony. We actually learned a lot about NFLD as well. Whatsmore, there had to have been 20 of us there and he remembered each one of our names (after only telling him our names once). If you're looking for a real and authentic Newfie/ Irish pub night experience go to Christian's Bar!Visited May 2022Written May 23, 2022
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Lynn H
2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
We popped along from our cruise ship. The pub was busy but we got a warm welcome. We had a fabulous time doing the screeching ceremony. We learned a lot about the traditions. Everyone who visits St John’s should go to this bar. I was smiling all the way back to the ship. Maybe that was the rum 🥰
Written September 22, 2023
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Shelley H
Red Deer, Canada149 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
I had seen a u tube video about this pub and was really looking forward to a Newfoundland experience. We were turned away at the door because they were having a screech-in. If we had gone back in 40 minutes, we would have had to pay $32 to be involved in the fun. Way to take a fun experience and turn it into a tourist trap. We didn’t go back to see it.
Written September 18, 2023
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BossHoss24
Calgary, Canada20 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
The 6 of us got screeched at the end of our East Coast Trail adventure!!
A fantastic experience with Skipper "Chef" Lukey to kiss the cod , eat the Newfie steak and a shot of screech!
His performance and knowledge is unbelievable. Do not miss this and stay for a few pints!!
A must do!!
A fantastic experience with Skipper "Chef" Lukey to kiss the cod , eat the Newfie steak and a shot of screech!
His performance and knowledge is unbelievable. Do not miss this and stay for a few pints!!
A must do!!
Written September 12, 2023
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Gail C
3 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Had a fun time getting screeched in a Newfoundland experience. You get sworn in as an honorable Newfoundlander. Best place to do it. Capt Lukey was awesome
Written September 12, 2023
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A-Y joel J
2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
THE OFFICIAL PLACE TO GET SCHREECHED IN !
Brian and his staff are awesome! Many famous people screeched in ! My first and surely not my last visit in St Johns!
Brian and his staff are awesome! Many famous people screeched in ! My first and surely not my last visit in St Johns!
Written September 10, 2023
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sgmtl
Montreal, Canada11 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
My husband and I got “screeched in” here on the last night of our Newfoundland tour and we loved it! Great atmosphere, Captain Lukey told great stories, made up some fried bologna, had a good shot of screech and certificates to prove we are official Newfies! Would highly recommend coming here !
Written September 10, 2023
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bunnyb589
Brampton, Canada11 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Thank you Luke you made a memorable night for us. I'm sorry I forgot your bartenders name but he's a keeper. We are in our 70's coming put of covid and you both gave us back the fun to be had in life. Good luck to you and your family. I'm now a newfi and when hopefully I get to heaven I'll be the one that still wants to go home.
Written September 9, 2023
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Sharlene M
5 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
A quintessential Newfoundland experience ... kiss the cod, shoot the rum and enjoy a great time of storytelling by the affable owner of the pub. There are other pubs who offer the opportunity to be SCREECHED in, but no one does it like Christian's!
Written September 6, 2023
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Tara R
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Sep. 2023 • Friends
Wow!!! To say that the NL hospitality is warm and friendly is an understatement! Luke at Christian’s on George Street, was a top shelf Newf! He screeched in over 20 people at once, remembering EVERYONES name! My Newfie friends who took me to Christians said that was THE best presentation ever!!! If you get the opportunity to get to the Rock, and you don’t go to Christian’s, you are doing a great disservice to yourself! Christian’s atmosphere and drinks were a real taste of what NL is. Go to Christian’s, and kiss a cod! You will not be disappointed! That is my promise to you!
Written September 4, 2023
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Dina B
Victoria, Canada17 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Chef Lukey is a wonderful introduction to St. John’s and this is THE BEST place and experience to get screeched! I tell you Chef Lukey you could sell your tasty tidbit Newfie steak bite as a Newfie steak sandwich! We had a great time at Christian’s pub!
Written August 27, 2023
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HI! We will be traveling as a family in August, and I will have a 3.5yo and 9yo. Is this appropriate for kids and are they allowed to attend?
Elfriede M
3 contributions
No it’s a bar, legal drinking age
You wouldn’t want to bring them there anyway. I wouldn’t bring my young children
Caroline R
1 contribution
What times can this be done and is it necessary to prebook please? Arriving via cruise ship so may be a busy day in St John's Thursday 13th October. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
Caroline
Emanuela R
Vancouver, BC79 contributions
Hello yes you should prebook as they only do the ceremony at 5 pm 7pm and 9 pm. So not sure how long your cruise is docked for but it was worth the price.
Michael P
Bathurst, Canada
Hi, can you still get screeched? Planning to visit next weekend :)
Hi there,
What are your usual time slots for screech-ins?
John H
Pickering, Canada51 contributions
Call to find out the available time slots. Sometimes the one you may want isn’t available.
sandraconn
Newmarket, Canada48 contributions
My youngest son will be 17, not legal drinking age. Can he still attend, and maybe get screeched in with pop instead of rum?
Brian D
St. John's, Canada8 contributions
Only during the 5pm ceremony with parent or guardian. Call 753-9100 for reservations and notify bartender of underage when signing in.
Wight1967
33 contributions
We are going to be in St. John’s from August 11-14. I am originally from turn and have been living in Ontario for 27 years. Would love to do a screech in with my 22 year old daughter. Do we need a reservation?
Brian D
St. John's, Canada8 contributions
We will be offering many ceremonies daily and nightly over the summer. Call 753-9100 about a week before to make reservations.
gattgang
Toronto, Canada3 contributions
We are going to be in St. John's over the July 1st weekend. My birthday is actually July 1st and I am hoping to get Screeched in that day (or thereabouts). How do I make a reservation for this?
Brian D
St. John's, Canada8 contributions
Happy to accommodate. Call 753-9100 for reservations.
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