50 Best Bars in Edmonton

“Fantastic change from the norm“

“I come for their Bulldog and the outdoor patio to soak in the sun while having a refreshing cocktail. For a healthier option, dragon boat lettuce wraps is excellent . Great service by Jasmine, friendly..polite and efficient. It’s our happy hour venue for the summer and will be back again.“

“Seriously one of our most favorite spot in Edmonton. Chris is a legend and his staff are gems. Happy Hour never disappoint & special of the day is usually spectacular. We go as often as possible. A++“

“We are already planning our next visit because literally everything looked so good! And what we had was incredible! The service was phenomenal and the vibe felt so welcoming.“

“Always a good time at Greta!!!“

“Went for jazz night and it was such a unique experience. An intimate full house with cool people and good music. The staff was so wonderful, supportive, kind, welcoming! The music was incredible, the vibes were immaculate, the beer is fun and yummy! Tried the pop corn, it was also spectacular. Thanks to Emily for making our experience as magical as it was. Would recommend to anyone (:“

“Great spot for small bites and an intimate drink. The exceptional hospitality provided by Tristan during my visits is deeply missed, and I am saddened to learn of his departure. The weekly tradition of Tuesday evenings at Henry was truly a highlight of my week. I highly valued the warmth and attentiveness of his service, and I consistently felt well-cared for.“

“I would recommend it to anyone…It’s an all around great place for great food, cocktails and service!! 👍🏻“

“We had a wonderful date night while visiting Edmonton. Highly recommend this place. The food and service were both amazing. Thank you.“

“Have been to this location twice now while on holiday from Saskatoon. Leopolds Broadway in Saskatoon is my spot of choice and while in Edmonton Strathcona is a home away from home. My bartender was fantastic , she was very attentive and even open to banter about the ridiculous virtual golf league on the tv. 10/10 recommend as a sober person !“

“Didn’t have food but the service and the beer were exceptional!!!!!“

“This is an awesome place. Friendly staff, decent prices and Amazing Food! Music Poker on Thursdays is the best!!!“

“great atmosphere, good food good company.“

“Great place for live music. If you like music with more rock, metal and punk flair with touches of grunge and glam, The Dive Bar is your place !!“

“My second visit to Bar Trove only deepened my appreciation for the place. The design is quietly elegant, the kind of space where every detail has clearly been considered. The cocktails were exceptional and the wine list even more so, with a rotating selection of new bottles that speaks to a real passion for the craft. The appetizers are a rare find for an Edmonton bar, elevating the experience and bringing genuine depth of flavour, and a complimentary order of fries was a lovely, unexpected touch.

A special mention must go to our server, Piper, whose warmth and sincerity made the evening. There is something effortlessly charming about him, and the conversation was every bit as memorable as the food and drink.“

“My husband and I went to The Moon Cafe and Pizza yesterday (18thSeptember), we had the best lunch we have had in a long time. Service is brilliant and I had a Blue cheese pizza, which was to die for. Took home the Veg Lasagne and it was the best!!/ We will be going again with family and friends hopefully. Keep the great work up guys, yr one of the best.“

“amazing drinks & appies; great ambience Linda is the best!!! Definitely recommend checking it out!“

“this is the spot for real“

“The staff are great and friendly, the food is fenominal and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else to watch a oilers game than here. It's a 10 out of 10“

“I booked a reservation for our anniversary thru open table, but somehow it reserved a table - at the Prince George restaurant…after speaking to the manager, Stefan, he sat us in the lounge at a nice table by the fireplace, gave us a couple of drinks on the house, and had a great steak dinner, then got a delicious dessert( on the house)… I just want to thank Stefan, our server and the rest of the staff for making our night out a success… Taras Pyzyk“

“Omgosh! The Kegs Tuna Tartare, it was amazing. I mean AMAZIiNG!!“

“Review: Time Out Pub – South Edmonton Tucked away in a residential area near Argyle on the south side of Edmonton, Time Out is a hidden gem of a sports pub. It’s not far out of the way and just a cheap Uber ride for a great night out. The vibe is laid-back, the drinks are cheap, and the pool tables are even cheaper. The pub food is fantastic—honestly, they might have the best nachos in Edmonton. Great spot to catch a game, shoot some pool, and enjoy solid comfort food without breaking the bank. A no-frills, feel-good kind of place that’s definitely worth checking out.“

“Ally is a very good bartender who is very professional and also respectful. Jessica Kay’s review is ignorant and very weird based on the fact that it’s a burner account. Alysha has always been a great server and even better person. I’m there pretty steady and she always has been close with her patrons and does her job excellently and efficiently.“

“I'm giving 5 stars ONLY FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT! Tayler Grace is a modern day Joni Mitchell and she was a beautiful surprise! BLACKHAWK was outstanding and well worth the ticket price. The staff were good, the sound was good... communication was awful! Prices were too much, no provided seating. We arrived early, along with many others as the website said doors open an hour prior to the start of the band.This was not the case. Getting somewhere early to obtain a good spot, standing in line outside for an hour and a half, then having to stand for an entire show that you spend $50+ each for a ticket is just wrong, especially if you're older. The business savvy if this venue's owner is bad! Instead of having people standing outside, let them in, serve them food and drink and get a jump start on your sales! Provide seating, first come first serve, at least older people can be included in such events. As for the patio, what a terrible waste of real estate! There's a beautiful, large, glassed-in patio with outdoor lighting and again no tables and chairs, just two big ashtrays!! Drink service should be out there with tables and chairs. Think of the money you're losing! Maybe then they wouldn't have to charge $10 for a can of beer or cider! I saw a ton of money loss. They need to update their website, as it does state doors open 60 to 90 minutes prior. Also, they have a voice message when you call but they want you to leave a message, but you don't get a call back. Change the message for each event that clearly states what time the doors will open. Not sure why it is so difficult. Personally, this is not a venue I would attend again, but I'm also in my 60s and it's not easy to stand for 5 to 6 hours. Hopefully this business will consider making some of these changes, not only for the benefits to their business, but also for their patrons.“

“OJ’s is a more “go at your own pace” sort of joint. You seat yourself, and you are left along most of the night. The server would defintely assist yoy whenever you need it, but it is not like an earls where they are constantly coming over, filling your water, checking in. The food was quite great and they have quite an extensive menu, lots of drinks and “Happy Hour every Day”. They have different deals for each day. There inside is very nice, more of a rustic feel, also very big, a stocked bar and a patio, the patio gives me a vibe of a German beer garden; but definitely great for people who appreciate thatt vibe. It’s in a great spot, right off of 102.“

“awesome service and the Food is amazing“

“Amazing food. Great staff.“

“Awesome place for low key nights and really fun nights too.“

“Hello! My friend and I stopped by your location on the evening of June 13th and I just want to say thank you to the security guy that was working that night, he made us feel SOOOO comfortable and safe. When a drunk guy decided to join our table he kindly escorted him out after warning him of social distancing. He also cleaned off our table and asked us if we needed anything. The bartender and staff were also very accommodating and kind we will def be back! Thanks again guys :D“

“My new favourite Pho place. The BEST costumer service, ever. Our food is always served so fast. I’ve tried a lot of Pho places and this one by far is the best. Great menu too. Definitely only going here from now on!😊“

“Good food Good service! Thumbs Up for a Delicious food we ate at Dorinku Tokyo. Surely to come back again for another taste…😊😊😊😋😋😋“

“We tried a new restaurant last night and it was fantastic! I love Ethiopian food, and wanted to try a place I hadn’t been to before. First thing to note is that the word “Bete” is not the french word “bête,” meaning “beast” (as in animal). It is an Amharic word meaning house, similar to “Beth” in Hebrew and “bayt” in Arabic, as I was told. All this just to clarify that the restaurant’s name is more closely translated as “Africa House,” not “African Beast,” which I ignorantly thought prior to learning this from the owners. We told the host that it was our first time there and that we were willing and eager to learn from him and try new things. He was very helpful and guided us though the menu. Before making a decision, we noticed that some other guests were eating fresh banana with their injera (the ubiquitous crêpe-like sourdough bread served with virtually all dishes), which piqued our interest, Lindsay in particular. When we asked which dishes came with banana, he laughed and told us that they don’t serve bananas, and it’s a common way of eating injera for Somalians, and that those guys arrived with their own banana. Apparently this is a BYOB restaurant. So, with no bananas to be had for us, we decided that the $99 mixed plate was the way to go. As you can see, there is a wide variety of food in this dish. In the middle, ground beef topped with their homemade cheese (similar in texture to feta, not as strong in taste, yet oh so fresh). At first, I was convinced there was mint in this, then I realized it was rosemary. It made it very refreshing. Bottom left is a perfectly spicy lamb tibs in the most delicious red sauce. Next to that is a mild lamb tibs that was juicy and yummy, with a couple jalapeño accents just for fun. To the right was a fried beef strip dish with onions called cha-cha tibs. Up top, a variety of lentil and chickpea mashes, plus pickled beets and cabbage. We ate like the locals, with our hands, using small torn off pieces of injera as temporary, edible utensils, and were endlessly satisfied as we worked our way around the platter. The only problem was, we just couldn’t finish it, so we ended up with a takeaway box of a couple pounds of leftovers (aw, shucks). We had a wonderful conversation with the husband and wife team, who shared so much about their culture, including the beautiful artwork and artifacts throughout the space. We even got to meet their baby, who, I am proud to say, reached out for me to hold her. She was adorable! We also learned that the wife occasionally offers cooking courses. Would you be surprised to learn that my name is on the waiting list? One can’t help but salivate I’m thinking about such a culinary experience. I wish I had discovered it sooner, despite having driven past it countless times (it’s on 111 Avenue across from Tony’s pizza). To be honest, it’s not the classiest part of town (I reported a needle to 311 on our way out), so if you’re leery of that sort of thing, now is the time to get over it and see what rewards await you when you step outside your social and gastronomical comfort zones. Just be sure to invite me along when you do.“

“I had a great experience at Pizza 99 thanks to Irene’s excellent service. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right throughout my visit. She helped me choose a good beer, served everything promptly, and checked in at the right moments without being intrusive. The appetizers were fresh and delicious, and her positive attitude really added to the overall experience. It’s always nice to be served by someone who genuinely cares about customer satisfaction. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“They were extremely accommodating! It was a special occasion and the food and company was extraordinaire ! Highly recommend ❤️Service was spectacular! Our waitress cut his arm he was bandaged up and continued on excellent waiter! He made it extra special! There was a mix up without reservation! Front staff really helped and were very accommodating ❤️Highly recommend❤️❤️❤️“

“Since moving back home to the island The Bower is my go to venue when returning to Edmonton. Being a DJ this place hires incredible fellow DJs. Strongly recommend!!!!“

“We had our Wedding Anniversary dinner on Sat, May 2, and it was a fantastic evening. It was slightly less full but blame that on the Oilers losing so being located on the second floor of the Casino in the Eogers Place Arena!
Our table was ready, and our server was Yanna(sp?) who was newer I believe but was extremely sweet and fun!
The small things excelled in our opinion - we started with oysters and i feel the best i have had in a long time. The sauce and also the mignonette were outstanding. My steak was perfect - i will argue anywhere the New York cut is the king.
They brought out what i first thought was a cigar box? But it was a box they presented so i could choose my own steak knife like a row of swords - loved that!
Must order side is the mushrooms with the blue cheese sauce. WOW. We also had a side of the Mac n cheese but honestly both had similar cheeses and the strength of the mushrooms won - still delicious Mac though but I regret not trying the Brussels sprouts so we will he back! My wife had the Bass - came out whole fish style and incredible! Perfect cook.
We were so happy to have basically every employee come there check up on us and say hello
Onenof which ended up being their Culinary Embassador from Langley up for one night only! What a treat to meet Spencer Watts and to gain insights and watch him teach. Answered all my questions....and when we were graciously offered a dessert for our anniversary, though STUFFED he ended up bringing us another to try (i watched him make them both with a crowd of chefs around!) Please DO NOT leave without trying the Chocolate Peanut Butter Marquis Bar....a perfect bite for that chocolate fix. And we also sampled the Beehive Pavlova - wow the meringue, and that passion fruit sauce. These are the perfect choices for whatever you feel on the day.

Can't thank the staff and restaurant enough for a glorious experience.
Please give this restaurant a try we will 100% be back.“

“This is my go to for great people and great karaoke on the weekends. Service is awesome just like the food.“

“Great people and good hospitality.“

“The food is good. And the servers are nice too. And the place is cozy, romantic mame it . Keg’s @ Current s is 5 star for me…“

“Wow. I mean... Wow. This place is amazing. I've ordered a few times now and the food is always amazing. This last time they ran out of crab legs and almost 50% of my ordered was refunded. You're Soo good I'm literally willing to pay the difference. One little thing and they went above and beyond. You gave me a whole nother lobster for crying out loud 🥹 10090009/10 you won't regret it. #pernamentcustomer“

“Absolutely loved this place! A fantastic local spot with very reasonable prices, delicious food, friendly service, and incredibly fresh, tasty beer. Everything was excellent from start to finish. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!“

“We've just moved to the city about a year ago and it's our first time to come here. We are not a pub/bar kind of people, but if we go, we go for the amazing food and service. And this place did not disappoint us one bit. Our experience tonight was amazing. Food was great and service was excellent. Darien was our waitress and she did an amazing job in spite of being incredibly busy and being all by herself. Thank you Darien and we will definitely be back😊“

“My family and I were evacuated from our home in Drayton Valley and this restaurant offered the evacuees a free meal which we had and it was awesome! We are incredibly grateful for places like this in such a stressful situation ❤️“

“We moved to the area summer of 2025 and found this gem at the of January 2026!! We attended the meat draw last Saturday for the first time and had the best time with friends!! We ordered the appy platter and it was not only a large portion but very tasty!! The service was also excellent for how busy it was in the pub, we will definitely come back and recommend for more friends to join in next time!!“

“I Am Very Impressed With The Amazing Bowling Deals On A Cheap Day On A Non-Game Day. Very Respectfully Got To Say The Service is Absolutely Amazing! Also Looking Forward To Eating There Next Time I Come. Also Look Forward To Bowling Again Too!“

“Owner and staff are amazing. Best nachos on Whyte Ave…we’ll b back.“

“Sorrentino’s is my favorite place to dine, the food is always great and the atmosphere and staff are wonderful. Had the greatest time at lunch in St. Albert with my brother who is a chef. We both had the chicken parm which was the best anywhere. Highly recommend for a dining experience. ❤️“

“Fantastic food and better than fantastic service by Heather 5678! Lots of variety on the menu. Recommend to any NWT fire evacuees staying in Hotels off Ellerslie road.“

“great pub awesome patio, best wings“