Bar Accanto 100-300 Tache Ave , 204-505-0761 . The luxe bistro setting hints at the artistic and exciting food coming out of the kitchen at this new hot spot . The kiwi cucumber salad is a fast favourite . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy , 204‐453‐7980 . House-made brews on tap at the stylish spacious 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 , casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young , hip crowd . Innovative menu changes seasonally . Try the halloumi fish tacos served on purple tortilla . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Grove 164 Stafford St , 204-415‐3262 . Elegantly presented British pub fare is served alongside some of the best burgers in the city . Warm feta dip is luscious . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Langside Grocery 164 Langside St . A contemporary lounge with classic appeal and creative cocktails in a corner brick building in West Broadway . small plates pair nicely with creative cocktails . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Leopold ’ s Tavern 6 locations , 1-855-522-5367 . The cozy bar ’ s large menu features pub snacks , burgers and poutines . Finish the Beef , Chicken , Pig X2 burger ( plus the side ) and get your photo on the Wall of Fame . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Nonsuch Brewing Co 125 Pacific Ave , 204-666-7824 . Cool brewery with their newest rain room , look up . Offers shareable plates to go with their brews .
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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 . WA ,
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Park Alleys 730 Osborne St , 204-560-5067 , Beloved South Osborne gathering place offers five pin bowling , live music and burgers , salads and pizza . Rotating beers on tap . LP , A , IA , M , V The Roost 651 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐9313 . A place to perch on Corydon Ave , with clever cocktails incorporating seasonal ingredients matched by creative small plates . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Rosé Coffee and Wine B-474 Main St , 204-505-4567 Shades of rose can be seen throughout the Exchange District ’ s new luxe lounge . Expect trending cocktails that sparkle , and creative artistically presented dishes
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Shannon ’ s Irish Pub 175 Carlton St , 204-943‐2302 . Irish hospitality is extended through classic pub food and traditional Irish dishes , like shephard ’ s pie prepared with ground lamb . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM
Solera 725 Osborne St , 204-219-2276 Adjacent speakeasy style secret lounge of Tabula Rasa pours excellent crafted cocktails in a sexy interior . Scallops crudo in passionfruit sauce are extraordinary .
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Tavern United Six locations . Play a game of darts or sit back and watch the big game on one of many screens at this casual sports pub .. 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 extremely popular with the Village crowd for its tipples and board games . WA , LP , SP , M , V Underdogs 2609 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐6104 . Rally around smart , creative pub staples at this sports bar-styled spot . Perogy nacho and chorizo poutine give bar food a good name . LP , IA , M , V Uptown Alley Restaurant 1301 St Matthews Ave , 204-488-0000 . Forget bland bowling snacks ! In between strikes , nibble on fish tacos , a gourmet burger or share-ables like fried pickle spears . LP , A , IA , M , V The Yellow Dog Tavern 386 Donald St , 204‐775‐6676 . Simple , scratch-made food such as perogies , pizza , bruschetta and soups make this deep fryer-free tavern a perfect place to have a pint . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
REGIONAL / CANADIAN
Elements 599 Portage Ave , 204‐786‐9237 . Menus change seasonally at this campus locale . Three-step ramen is a perennial pick . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd , 204-489‐6963 . Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products sourced locally to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine with precision and care . 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 offering a charming , contemporary dining atmosphere . Pan-Canadian menu is strong on fish and meat . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar 145 The Leaf Way , 204-927-7222 This on-site restaurant at The Leaf is Assiniboine Park ’ s newest attraction . Eager foodies and nature lovers alike are drawn to an inspired menu of thoughtful dishes . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Pineridge Hollow 67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E , Oakbank , 204‐777‐3880 . Beautiful country restaurant houses an impressive gift and decor store . Try perogies stuffed with wild mushrooms as a regionally inspired treat . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Smith 75 Forks Market Rd , 204‐944‐2445 . Plays on plaid and nostalgic Canadian touches offer a backdrop to scratch-made regional cuisine . Pounded cheese is a favourite shareable starter . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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Carnaval Brazilian BBQ 270 Waterfront Dr , 204‐505‐0945 . Winnipeg ’ s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore ’ s paradise in the Exchange District .
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Cordova 93 Albert St , 204-691-1900 . This casual and lively atmosphere offers unique European-influenced tapas , beer and wine selection . Chicken liver pâté is luscious and smooth . LP ,
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Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐219‐5398 . Argentinean-style pizza boutique serves up pies with unique toppings , empanadas and fresh pasta in an historic Exchange District location .
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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 that has recently reopened . 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 draws the city ’ s toniest clientele . 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 in-house butcher and pastry chef .
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Friskee Pearl 191 Main St , 204-800-6644 A seafood forward menu nods to the Maritimes and draws inspo from global signatures . Opt for oysters Rockefeller or seafood paella .
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The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St , 204-942‐7619 ; 2034 McGillivray Blvd , 204-477‐5300 ; 2553 Portage Ave , 204-885‐5275 . The Keg delivers sizzling steaks , prime rib and lobster tails . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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