The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St, 204-942‐7619; 2034 McGillivray Blvd, 204-477‐5300; 2553 Portage Ave, 204-885‐5275. The Keg is the no brainer choice for its consistent sizzling steaks, prime rib and lobster tails. 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. Old school favourites draw regulars..
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Uptown by 529 201 Portage Ave, 204-938-8696. Lobby bistro and sister to 529 Wellington at Portage and Main. Smart looking space is matched with globally inspired flavours added to its steakhouse leanings. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
TAP / TASTING ROOMS
Barn Hammer Brewing Co 595 Wall St, Barnhammerbrewing. ca. A stylish, industrial space in the West End houses this welcoming taproom. Sample a selection of six signature beers. LP, A, IA, M, V Devil May Care Brewing Company 155-A Fort St, 204-955-6258. Communal tables and a bright and sunny open space invite connection over brews. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V bestlist
Half Pints Brewing Co 550 Roseberry St, 204‐832‐7468. Four flagship beers and seasonal specialties are on tap for sipping by taster or draught, or fill a growler to go. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Kilter Brewing Co 450 Rue Deschambault, 204-960- 9484. Funky taproom festooned with greenery pours pints of its brews at a St. Boniface space tucked by the Seine River. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Lake of the Woods Brewing Co 242 Hargrave St, 833-321-2337. The beloved cottage country brewery brings MB its beer. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Little Brown Jug 336 William Ave, 204‐500‐0441. Sleek taproom with an open concept design gives visitors a view of the brewery. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Low Life Barrel House 398 Daly St N, lowlifebarrelhouse. com. Part-brewery part-winery uses an ancient oak barrel fermenting process to achieve distinct character by the batch. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Patent 5 Distillery 108 Alexander Ave, 204-995-4999. Craft distillery designed from a salvaged downtown hotel lounge serves artful cocktails using house spirits and Manitoba-made bitters.
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Shrugging Doctor 483 Berry St, 204-889-0318. Sip a raspberry wine or swish through the lineup of flavourful beverages at this tasting lounge of Manitoba’ s fruit wine and bevvie brand. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sookram’ s Brewing Co 479-B Warsaw Ave, Sookrams. com. Warehouse-turned-taproom offers flagship beers like its Pilsner Cult Classic and MacGuffin California Common on tap and for take-away.
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Torque Brewing Co 330‐830 King Edward St, 204‐941‐1723. Sample four different tried-and-true brews and a changing selection of varieties appearing in local bars. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Trans Canada Brewing Co 1-1290 Kenaston Blvd, 204‐666‐2337. Spacious brewpub offers large selection of in-house beers along with fresh pizza and appetizers WA,
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TEA HOUSE
Panda Tea 5 locations, pandatea. ca. Tea room serving milk tea, slush drinks and bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit, and taro. Opt in for tapioca for chewy bites. A, M, V ciao! / dec / jan / two thousand twenty-five 53