Nightlife in Truro

Owner Todd Abbass founded Stayner's Wharf with the idea of uniting craft beer and cocktails with live entertainment and upscale seafood, steak, and pub fare. So there's plenty of drafts and European wine to be had while dining on top sirloin, pan-fried haddock, granola-crusted French toast, charbroiled burgers, and seafood chowder. The tavern's rows of cozy booths, dark-stained wood, and marble bar top add old-fashioned touches, like a ghost that says "Boo, sir!" and "Boo, ma'am!" Live music mingles with the laughter and conversation, enlivening the surroundings with musical styles ranging from Celtic folk to funk to mambo.

Burrowed inside the historic Alexander Keith's brewery, Red Stag Tavern lets its location influence its menu—specifically its beer selection. The tavern pours a number of different brews by Alexander Keith’s in drafts, bottles, and samplers. During visits, you can pair glasses of beer with hearty dishes including the lobster seafood linguine, which is loaded with fresh Atlantic lobster, shrimp, and scallops that has all been tossed in a rich cream sauce. The tavern’s exposed brick and soft lighting creates a warm atmosphere and a venue for amateur shadow puppeteers.