Sitting where George Street intercepts Water Street in downtown St. John's (one of the oldest cities in North America, if not the oldest), YellowBelly Brewery & Public House is a testament in stone and masonry to a time long gone. Reconstructed after the fire of 1846, it is one of few such mercantile buildings to survive the Great St. John's Fire of 1892.

In every sense the cornerstone of the Water Street National Heritage District, YellowBelly has a long and significant historical association with commercial activities in old St. John's.

• YellowBelly Brewery Recognized by City Heritage Committee

• Canada's Historic Places

And what of the 'colourful' name?

The 'colourful' name refers to the Irish immigrants who entered Newfoundland between 1750 and 1830. The "Yellowbellies" were an Irish faction from County Wexford who once famously tied strips of yellow cloth around their middles in a hurling match against the Cornish champions. Following their victory, King George III was heard to remark, "Well done, the Yellowbellies!"

This piece of St. John's heritage is home to YellowBelly Brewery & Public House. Five floors of character-filled brewery, pub, dining and event space offer an unmatched historical atmosphere infused with forward-thinking cuisine.