Food and the theatre
3Sixty, May Garden and the theatre
At Casino Nova Scotia Halifax, 3Sixty and May Garden serve food, and the theatre has its own bar. The published details are short, so this sheet says plainly what is known and what is not.
Written by the Harbour Walk desk Checked October 13, 2026
3Sixty and May Garden
3Sixty is the casino's restaurant and lounge, and it doubles as a bar with live bands. It serves appetizers, entrées and desserts. Its buffet runs on Fridays and Saturdays only. May Garden, the casino's Chinese restaurant, is the second place to eat.
Opening hours for 3Sixty, the buffet and May Garden are not published. Before you set off along the boardwalk for dinner, call the casino at 902-425-7777 and ask. Holiday hours should be checked on the venue's own site as well. If you carry a Player's Club card, keep in mind that its benefits are based on play and not guaranteed.
The Bruce Guthro Theatre
The Bruce Guthro Theatre is the casino's show room, with grand chandeliers, a permanent stage and a bar. It seats up to 340 for dining or 650 theatre-style. Standing, it holds up to 850 people. Every event is 19+.
Tickets are sold only through Ticketmaster, and that includes accessible seats. Show listings sit on the theatre's page at greatcanadian.com, so check there before you plan the evening.
On the night, the box office opens 60 minutes before each show. It takes debit, American Express, MasterCard and Visa, but no cash. Bags and backpacks are not allowed in the theatre, so leave them behind. Re-entry is allowed, but outside food and drink are not, and concessions inside are limited. You may want to eat at 3Sixty or May Garden first.
The Compass Room
The Compass Room is a circular events room of over 2,800 square feet, with a panoramic view of Halifax harbour. Overhead sits a 54-foot dome, and outside is a terrace of over 850 square feet. It holds up to 200 people. Think of it as an events room rather than a restaurant, not a place for a casual dinner. For a meal on the same visit, 3Sixty and May Garden are the places to eat.
Questions from the waterfront
When is the buffet on?
The 3Sixty buffet runs on Fridays and Saturdays only. Its hours are not published, so call 902-425-7777 before you go.
Can you pay cash at the theatre box office?
No, the box office takes no cash. It accepts debit, American Express, MasterCard and Visa, and opens 60 minutes before each show.
Are shows open to people under 19?
No, all events at the Bruce Guthro Theatre are 19+. The theatre and the areas right around it are 19+ only, so bring valid government photo ID.
Where are the show listings?
Shows are listed on the theatre's page at greatcanadian.com. Tickets are sold only through Ticketmaster, including accessible seats.