Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy , 204-453-7980 . House-made brews are on tap at this stylish pub . The extensive menu includes modern snacks and entrées . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Confusion Corner 500 Corydon Ave , 204-284-6666 . This sleek restaurant and lounge attracts a young crowd with their innovative menu . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Grove 164 Stafford St , 204-415-3262 . British pub fare like bangers and mash is served alongside outstanding burgers . Sixteen brews on tap including house blend Stafford Street lager . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Leopold ’ s Tavern 5 locations . A large menu features pub snacks , burgers and poutines . Finish the Beef , Chicken , Pig X2 burger ( plus the side ) to get a photo on the Wall of Fame . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Nonsuch Brewing Co 125 Pacific Ave , 204-666-7824 . Cool brewery ’ s rain room sets a sleek atmosphere with exquisite decor . Offers shareable plates to go with their brews . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V One Great City Brewing Co 1596 Ness Ave , 204-210-2337 . Sleek brewpub with a creative menu of elevated bar food to match six varieties of beer brewed on site .
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Park Alleys 730 Osborne St , 204-560-5067 . Beloved South Osborne gathering place offers five pin bowling , live music , retro pinball and comfort food . Try the Nashville chicken sandwich spicy or mild . LP , A , IA , M , V The Roost 651 Corydon Ave , 204-414-9313 . A place to perch on Corydon Ave , with clever seasonal cocktails matched by a changing menu of refined small plates . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Shannon ’ s Irish Pub 175 Carlton St , 204-943-2302 . Irish hospitality is extended through a huge menu of classic pub food and Irish dishes , like shephard ’ s pie with ground lamb . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Tavern United Six locations , Tavernunited . com . Play a game of darts or catch the big game at this English sports pub . Downtown location boasts popular rooftop patio . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Toad in the Hole 155 Osborne St , 204-284-7201 . One of the first pubs in town , “ the Toad ” is popular with the Village crowd for its tipples , board games and classic English fare . WA , LP , SP , M , V Uptown Alley Restaurant 1301 St Matthews Ave , 204-488-0000 . Forget boring , bland bowling snacks ! In between strikes , nibble on fish tacos , a gourmet burger or shareables like fried pickles . LP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
The Yellow Dog Tavern 386 Donald St , 204-775-6676 Simpe , scratch-made food such asperogies , bruschetta and soups make this deep fryer-free tavern a perfect place to have a pint . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
REGIONAL / CANADIAN
Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd , 204-489-6963 . Chef Lorna Murdoch uses locally sourced products to create stunning regional cuisine . The award-winning wine list is exclusively Canadian . LP , A , IA , M , V Gates on Roblin 6945 Roblin Blvd , 204-224-2837 . This elegant country estate has several rooms each with its own charming atmosphere . The menu is strong on fish and meat . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Pineridge Hollow 67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E , Oakbank , 204-777-3880 . Beautiful country space with an impressive decor and gift store . Try perogies stuffed with wild mushrooms . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Smith 75 Forks Market Rd , 204-944-2445 . Nostalgic Canadian touches offer a backdrop to scratch-made regional cuisine . Pounded cheese is a favourite starter . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The VG Restaurant The Fairmont Hotel , 2 Lombard Pl , 204-985-6255 . Unique applications of local flavours served in elegant dining room . Vietnamese pho wows the lunch crowd . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
SOUTH AMERICAN /
SPANISH
Carnaval Brazilian BBQ 270 Waterfront Dr , 204-505-0945 . Winnipeg ’ s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore ’ s paradise in the historic Exchange District . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Cordova 93 Albert St , 204-691-1900 . This lively spot serves unique Europeaninfluenced tapas and offers excellent drink selection . The baked camembert is luscious . LP , IA , M , V Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave , 204-219-5398 . Argentinean-style pizza boutique serves up unique pies and empanadas in an historic Exchange District location . LP , SP , IA , M , V Hermanos 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-219-5434 . Nibble on tapas and mains , such as the steak topped with crab chevre cream and zippy chimichurri , at this rustic Latin spot . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
STEAK & SEAFOOD
529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres , 204-487-8325 . A renovated historic mansion offers grand style along with top Canadian prime beef . Over 800 wine list selections . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave , 204-788-2015 . This stylish and swanky Canadian steakhouse chain flaunts an impressive in-house butcher and pastry chef . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Hy ’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl , 204-942-1000 . A comfortably opulent Winnipeg establishment for more than 60 yeras . Canadian prime rib and aged steaks are outstanding . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St , 204-942-7619 ; 2034 McGillivray Blvd , 204-477-5300 ; 2553 Portage Ave , 204-885-5275 . Dine on sizzling steaks , slow-roasted prime rib and tender lobster in a friendly , casual atmosphere . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Rae & Jerry ’ s 1405 Portage Ave , 204-783-6155 . Little has changed at this steakhouse since its inception in 1957 . Attentive servers and well-executed meals . Old school favourites like liver dinners are superior . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
TAP / TASTING ROOMS
Barn Hammer Brewing Co , 595 Wall St , Barnhammerbrewing . ca ; Good Neighbour Brewing , 116 Sherbrook St , 431-887-BEER ; Half Pints Brewing Co , 550 Roseberry St , 204-832-PINT ( 7468 ); Lake of the Woods Brewing Co , 242 Hargrave St , 833-321-2337 ; Little Brown Jug , 336 William Ave , 204-500-0441 ; Nonsuch Brewing Co , 125 Pacific Ave , 204-666-7824 ; Patent 5 Distillery , 108 Alexander Ave , 204-995-4999 ; Sookram ’ s Brewing Co , 479-B Warsaw Ave , Sookrams . com ; Stone Angel Brewing Co , 1875 Pembina Hwy , 204-226-1361 ; Devil May Care Brewing Company , 330-830 King Edward , 204-226-1361 ; Torque Brewing Co , 330-830 King Edward St , 204-941-1723 ; Trans Canada Brewing Co , 1-1290 Kenaston Blvd , 204-666-2337 .
TEA HOUSE
Panda Tea 5 Locations . Milk tea , slush drinks and bubble tea are created in a variety of fun , fruity flavours . At the new Panda Crepe location , snack on a variety of sweet crêpes . IA , M , V
THAI
Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St , 2nd floor , 204-474-0908 . Located within the beautiful courtyard at the corner of Osborne and River , this sunlit room creates a bright setting for exotic Thai dishes . LP , IA , M , V Magic Thailand 842 Logan Ave , 204-774-0839 . Well-travelled locals in the know consider this simply styled spot a go-to for authentic cusine like curries and stir fry dishes . WA , IA , M , V
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