DINING
Canadian : PEG BEER CO . Exchange District brewpub offers up craft beers alongside regional specialties . Sharing is key , with a menu of meat and cheese boards , flatbreads , and “ large plates ” of family style feasts from baked ham to rack of lamb . Tue-Thu 11 am-11 pm , Fri-Sat 11 am-12 am . Entrées : $ 12- $ 15 , $ 45- $ 60 for large plates . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 125 Pacific Ave , 204‐416‐2337 , Map 1 : N-4
Canadian : THE ROOST SOCIAL HOUSE This new addition to Corydon provides a place to perch , with clever cocktails incorporating seasonal ingredients matched by a changing menu of small plates . Tue-Fri 4:30 pm-2 am , Sat 12 pm-2 am , Sun 12 pm-12 am . Small plates : $ 6- $ 14 . LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 651 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐9313 , Map 2 : D-4
Irish : SHANNON ’ S This subterranean pub is a popular meeting place . Known as a live music venue for local bands . Hearty Irish meals , like steak and stout pie , satisfy . The lamb burger is a menu highlight . Mon-Fri 11 am-2 am ; Sat 4 pm‐2 am . Entrées : $ 6-20 . LP , SP Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 175 Carlton St , 204-943‐2302 , Map 1 : P‐4
British : TAVERN UNITED Contemporary English sports pub . Relax with friends and play a game of darts or pool , or watch the big game on one of the many televisions . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 10- $ 16 . WA , LP , SP . 1824 Pembina Hwy , 204-261‐4233 , Map 2 : F‐4 ; 260 Hargrave St , 204- 944‐0022 , Map 1 : P-3 ; 2100 McPhillips St , 204-633‐0024 , Map 2 : B‐3 ; 826 Regent Ave , 204-224‐1681 , Map 2 : D‐6
British : TOAD IN THE HOLE One of the first pubs in town , “ the Toad ” is extremely popular with the Osborne Village crowd for its tipples and board games . Classic pub grub . The downstairs Cavern is a popular live music venue . Daily 12 pm-2 am . Entrées : $ 8- $ 15 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 112 Osborne St , 204-284‐7201 , Map 1 : R-3
Canadian : UNDERDOGS Rally around smart , creative pub staples at this sports bar styled spot . Perogy nachos , chorizo poutine , and yam-topped burgers give bar food a good name . Tue-Thu & Sun 11 am-1 am , Fri-Sat & Mon 11 am-2 am . Entrees : $ 10- $ 15 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 2609 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐6104 , Map 2 : D-2
Canadian : THE YELLOW DOG TAVERN Simple , scratchmade food makes The Yellow Dog Tavern the perfect place to have a pint and a plate . Attracting a diverse clientele from business lunchers to studded leather punk-rock types after dark , all sharing an appreciation for no-frills , deep fryer-free pub fare . Mon-Wed 11 am-12 am , Thu-Fri 11 am-2 am , Sat 6 pm-2 am . Entrees : $ 8- $ 12 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 386 Donald St , 204-775-6676 , Map 1 : O-3
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REGIONAL / CANADIAN
BLAZE BISTRO Newly renovated dining room offers a stylish and contemporary setting for urban prairie cuisine . The juicy , lightly charred burger gets extra kick from jalapeño jam and a glossy potato bun . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 25- $ 42 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . Delta Winnipeg , 350 St . Mary Ave , 204‐944‐7259 , Map 1 : P-4
CHEW Mod rustic River Heights bistro focused on in season local tastes with an emphasis on butchery and nose-to-tail eating . A fluid menu tempts with inspired plays on favourite ingredients like pork belly , beets , scallop , and offal . Housemade ice cream is divine . Tue-Sun 11 am-11 pm . Entrées : $ 20- $ 27 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 532 Waterloo St , 204-667-2439 , Map 2 : D-3
FUSION GRILL This is one of the finest dining experiences in the city , having virtually created the upscale regional cuisine category . Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh ingredients sourced from local producers to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine . Owner Scot McTaggart boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of his Canadian wine selection . Tue-Sat 11:30 am‐2:30 pm , 5:30 pm onward . Reservations recommended . Entrées : $ 20- $ 43 . LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 550 Academy Rd , 204-489‐6963 , Map 2 : D-3
GATES ON ROBLIN Set on an elegant country estate , complete with expansive grounds and picturesque gambrel roofs . The charming atmosphere is perfectly matched by the pan‐Canadian menu , which is very strong on fish and meat . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 21- $ 55 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 6945 Roblin Blvd , 204-224‐2837 , Map 2 : E-1
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