T-Room

Last updated
T-Room
T-Room.jpg
The T-Room in Halifax, Nova Scotia
T-Room
Restaurant information
Established1937
Owner(s) Dalhousie University
Food typeBYOF
Dress codeCasual
Street address1360 Barrington St.
City Halifax, Nova Scotia
CountryCanada
Coordinates 44°38′35″N63°34′19″W / 44.6431°N 63.5720°W / 44.6431; -63.5720
Website https://dsu.ca/troom

The T-Room is a campus bar located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Barrington Street between Spring Garden Road and Morris Street. [1] It was opened in 1937 by Fredrick H. Sexton on the campus of the Nova Scotia Technical College, which is today the Sexton Campus of Dalhousie University. [2] Dr. Sexton served as the first principal, and later president, of NSTC from 1907 to 1947.

Contents

History

Inside the T-Room TRoomInside.jpg
Inside the T-Room

From its inception the T-Room was a popular hang out for Engineering students, as well as those attending neighbouring Dalhousie University. Trivia nights, or Pub Quiz nights as they were then known, were a local favorite and still take place at the venue every Friday night to this day.

Circa 1980, NSTC became the Technical University of Nova Scotia (TUNS). The provincial government forced TUNS to amalgamate with Dalhousie University in April 1997. For several years the former TUNS faculties formed a college called Dalhousie University Polytechnic (nicknamed DalTech) but in 2001 the college structure was dissolved and the faculties simply became part of Dalhousie University.

Today, the TUNS campus is known as the Sexton Campus of Dalhousie University. It includes the T-Room, the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Architecture and Planning. The TUNS School of Computer Science was merged with Dalhousie's after the 1997 amalgamation to become the Faculty of Computer Science. Computer Science moved into a new building on the Studley Campus in 1999.

It is commonly believed that the bar is named for its shape, but this is unlikely as it is actually closer in shape to a letter "L". It is more likely that the T-Room name came from students abbreviating the name Nova Scotia Technical College to "Tech" in conversation.

Trivia nights

Friday night trivia at the T-Room. Oldtrivia.jpg
Friday night trivia at the T-Room.

Trivia at the T-Room originated every Friday starting in 2002. A student from PEI, where pub quizzes are very popular, spoke with the T-Room management and they agreed to start trivia to aid in Friday night sales. In 2004, due to the graduation of long-time trivia host Brent Desroches, trivia was handed off to a 3rd year student who had expressed interest. Brennan McVeigh hosted trivia during his time on campus. Because of the alternating schedule of co-op students a new host was required every four months. McVeigh would always return to host during his academic terms. In 2009, fans of trivia caused a public outcry when the weekly event was left off of a "Top Quiz and Trivia Nights" list published by local newspaper The Coast . [3] Following this, The Coast published a second article mentioning the "renowned T-Room trivia" as well as its "die-hard fans", the T-Room Nation. [4] The outcry also resulted in a brand new category for "Best Trivia Night" being added to the publication's annual "Best of Halifax Reader's Poll." This category has been won by the T-Room each year since its creation. [5]

The Rev-Bomb

In September 2009, in an effort to deplete their stock of Rev and harness the popularity of the Jägerbomb, the bar's liquor manager introduced the Rev-Bomb. This drink combines Rev and Jägermeister and quickly gained popularity. The drink soon earned the nickname the "Halifax Explosion" for its explosive rise in popularity and devastating taste.

T-Room pool tournaments

On March 19, 2022, the first annual T-Room pool tournament took place at the bar across its two tables. The event was a celebration of the intense competition that regularly occurred at the back of the bar on the pool tables. The tournament used eight-ball rules and took place between 32 entrants in a single-elimination tournament where the semi-final, quarter-final and final frames required a best of three win to progress. [6] The tournament was the idea of supervisor Bryn Taylor-Evans and designed and managed by head supervisor Gillian Stanton. Ultimately Taylor-Evans won the tournament before returning to his home country of Wales. Prizes for the winner and runner ups consisted of single beers up to a full 'bucket' (five beers on ice).

On 4th February 2023, a second tournament took place, with first place taken by student regular, Steve Newfie. [7] Amongst the organisers, the tournament was jokingly referred to as the "Bryn Taylor-Evans Memorial Cup", mocking both Taylor-Evans as the first winner and the national championship of the Canadian Hockey League.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dalhousie University</span> Public university in Nova Scotia, Canada

Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and a second medical school campus in Saint John, New Brunswick. Dalhousie offers over 200 degree programs in 13 undergraduate, graduate, and professional faculties. The university is a member of the U15, a group of research-intensive universities in Canada.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Technical University of Nova Scotia</span>

The Technical University of Nova Scotia (TUNS) was a Canadian university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of King's College</span> Canadian university in Halifax, Nova Scotia

The University of King's College is a public liberal arts university in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Established in 1789, it is the oldest chartered university in Canada, and the oldest English-speaking university in the Commonwealth outside of the United Kingdom. The university is regarded for its Foundation Year Program (FYP), an undergraduate curriculum designed to comprehensively study a variety of intellectual developments—past and present—through great books and ideas. It is also known for its upper-year interdisciplinary programs, particularly in contemporary studies, early modern studies, and the history of science and technology. In addition, the university has a journalism school that attracts students from across the world for its intensive graduate programs in journalism, writing, and publishing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Schulich School of Law</span> Law school, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Schulich School of Law is the law school of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded in 1883 as Dalhousie Law School, it is the oldest university-based common law school in Canada. It adopted its current name in October 2009 after receiving a $20-million endowment from Canadian businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">NSCAD University</span> Public art school in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

NSCAD University, also known as the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD), is a public art university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university is a co-educational institution that offers bachelor's and master's degrees. The university also provides continuing education services through its School of Extended Studies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Halifax Forum</span> Arena and multi-purpose facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Halifax Forum is an arena and multi-purpose facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Its uses include sporting events, bingo, ice skating, concerts and markets. It was built in 1927 on the site of the former Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition which was badly damaged by the Halifax explosion in 1917. It opened on 26 December 1927 and incorporated the first artificial ice surface east of Montreal. It is the second biggest arena in Nova Scotia, and the fifth biggest in Atlantic Canada. The building was added to the Canadian Register of Historic Places in 2003.

The Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University is a Canadian agricultural college and faculty of Dalhousie University located in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. The Faculty of Agriculture offers the only university level programs in agriculture in Atlantic Canada. Founded 14 February 1905 as the Nova Scotia Agricultural College within the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, it merged with Dalhousie University on 1 September 2012. The campus is referred to as Dalhousie University's "Agricultural Campus" or by its popular sports nickname of "Dal AC" or simply the "AC."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">CKDU-FM</span> Radio station at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia

CKDU-FM is a non-profit radio station broadcasting from the campus of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It airs a campus radio format serving the Halifax Regional Municipality area and is operated by the not-for-profit CKDU-FM Society. Its mandate is to provide the Halifax area with an alternative to public and private radio broadcasting. The 2,460 watt transmitter reaches the urban core of Halifax and adjacent communities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Culture of Halifax, Nova Scotia</span> Overview of the culture of Halifax (Canada)

Hosting the region's largest urban population, Halifax, Nova Scotia is an important cultural centre in Atlantic Canada. Halifax is home to a vibrant arts and culture community that enjoys considerable support and participation from the general population. As the largest community and the administrative centre of the Atlantic region since its founding in 1749, Halifax has long-standing tradition of being a cultural generator. While provincial arts and culture policies have tended to distribute investment and support of the arts throughout the province, sometimes to the detriment of more populous Halifax, cultural production in the region is increasingly being recognized for its economic benefits, as well as its purely cultural aspects.

Saint Mary's University (SMU) is a public university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The school is best known for having nationally leading programs in business and chemistry. The campus is situated in Halifax's South End and covers approximately 32 hectares.

The Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) is the official representative of students at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dalhousie University Faculty of Computer Science</span>

The Faculty of Computer Science is a faculty of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Barrington Street</span> Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Barrington Street is a major street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, running from the MacKay Bridge in the North End approximately 7 km south, through Downtown Halifax to Inglis Street in the South End. Its civic numbers range from 950 to 4756 on the Halifax Peninsula street grid numbering system.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nova Scotia Teachers College</span> College in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Nova Scotia Teachers College (NSTC) was a normal school located in the Canadian town of Truro, Nova Scotia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Education in Halifax, Nova Scotia</span>

Halifax, Nova Scotia has the largest selection of education options in Atlantic Canada.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Higher education in Nova Scotia</span>

Higher education in Nova Scotia refers to education provided by higher education institutions. In Canada, education is the responsibility of the provinces and there is no Canadian federal ministry governing education. Nova Scotia has a population of less than one million people, but is home to ten public universities and the Nova Scotia Community College, which offers programs at 13 locations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">May Best Sexton</span>

Edna May Williston Sexton was a social activist and war worker born in Shediac, New Brunswick and died in Halifax, Nova Scotia at age 43.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine</span>

The Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University, also known as Dalhousie Medical School, is a medical school and faculty of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University is a faculty of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Frederic Henry Sexton OBE was a Canadian engineer and higher education administrator.

References

  1. ↑ "T-Room | Barrington | Student Bar, Live Music Venue | Bars". Thecoast.ca. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  2. ↑ "A bar of one's own". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
  3. ↑ Gordon, Holly. "Top Quiz and Trivia nights | Halifax Drinks | Halifax, Nova Scotia | THE COAST". Thecoast.ca. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  4. ↑ Gordon, Holly. "Student and campus bar round up | Halifax Drinks | Halifax, Nova Scotia | THE COAST". Thecoast.ca. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  5. ↑ "Best Trivia Night | The T-Room | Bar Scene". Thecoast.ca. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  6. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CbLKWEUp3sR/?img_index=1
  7. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CoD5FfLJPlJ/
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.