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 hosted an event with 34 guests at Slow Pour in June and we’re so happy with how it went! Sean, Emily and the Slow Pour Team were very accommodating and responsive during the planning as well as the evening of and the space was the perfect vibe. They had a good variety of drinks available and special mention to the perogies which were a favorite!“

“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.“

“Came with my mom for my birthday, and the experience was absolutely incredible! The food was delicious, and the beef dip and crudo were some of the most amazing dishes I’ve ever tried.
What truly made the experience unforgettable, though, was our server, Piper. He was incredible from start to finish. He knew everything about every dish we ordered, was extremely knowledgeable about our gluten allergies, and made sure we felt completely taken care of.
Beyond the amazing service, you could genuinely see Piper’s passion for hospitality. He went above and beyond and made my birthday celebration feel extra special.
Thank you, Piper, and thank you to the chef and the entire team. You were all truly outstanding, and we will absolutely be back!
- Sydney and Niki“

“great atmosphere, good food good company.“

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

“Mark was exceptional. Greeted us with a sipper drink once we were sat, promptly took our orders afterwards. Drinks were great and he attended to us for the perfect amount of time and made great, thoughtful recommendations for other spots to check out. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!“

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

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

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

“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 !!“

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

“Ojs is a place I frequent with my girls, sometimes for lunch, often for a very late dinner and drinks (thank you for having cider on tap!) In my many visits im often served by Sawyer, of whom is an absolute delight. Shes attentive, kind, personable and gives me a good reason to keep on coming back! The place aint the same without her and frankly the food is only half the experience. Anyways! great place, good people, good food. Please keep her around!“

“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.“

“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“

“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 !“

“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 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.“

“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“

“The venue has a great set up for the band to preform and ample space to walk around with a merchandise area in the back that is set up really well every time I’ve gone. Don’t like the idea that once you’re in you can’t leave to drop off merch you have bought or put a way your jacket in the middle of the show. There price for beer is on the high side of pricing as well and I see more people pre drinking in the parking lots before going into the show“

“awesome service and the Food is amazing“

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

“Amazing food. Great staff.“

“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!😊“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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❤️❤️❤️“

“The chilli rub rib steak was awesome as well as the drinks. Yana was able to recommend a nice glass of red wine to pair with the steak and it really hit the spot. Bar team makes a real good dirty martini. Table side Caesar was an experience and one of the better salads I’ve had. Yana was super kind, knowledgeable, and professional.“

“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!!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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😊“

“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.“

“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…“

“Had an absolutely fantastic experience at Vons Steak House last night! My friend and I started with the oysters, then shared the seafood linguine and the 10 oz prime rib—and everything was absolutely delicious. The drinks were great too!

Our waiter was fantastic and really made the experience enjoyable. We also had a great visit with the General Manager, who had an amazing sense of humour. There were lots of laughs throughout the evening, which made an already great meal even better.

Great food, great drinks, fantastic service, and an overall wonderful atmosphere. We had such a good time and will definitely be coming 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 ❤️“

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

“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!“

“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. ❤️“

“great pub awesome patio, best wings“

“We’re regular customers here, and today Malcolm truly made our day. He was incredibly kind, had a wonderful smile, and provided such friendly, professional service from start to finish. He made our entire visit so enjoyable and put us in a great mood. Because of Malcolm, we’ll definitely keep coming back to this Original Joe’s location. Thank you again, Malcolm! We really appreciate you!“