After opening its doors to the trade in January 1971, the Lion's Head Tavern quickly established itself as a leading food and beverage emporium in Halifax. It became well known throughout Halifax for good food and good times. The Lion's Head has been a leader in its community as the first licensed establishment to be built in the North End business center and the first licensed tavern to cater to both male and female customers after the change in licensing legislation in the 1970s.