Guidebook for Winnipeg
Food Scene
Bonfire Bistro
1433 Corydon AveJust great food. They take reservations
Great for a greasy spoon breakfast. They also make a mean burger and other "diner" type meals.
22 locals recommend
The Nook
43 Sherbrook StGreat for a greasy spoon breakfast. They also make a mean burger and other "diner" type meals.
One of the best restaurants in Winnipeg. Creative food, and global accolades. Pricier option, but never a disappointment. Casual atmosphere, and Hipsters abound!
49 locals recommend
Deer + Almond
85 Princess StOne of the best restaurants in Winnipeg. Creative food, and global accolades. Pricier option, but never a disappointment. Casual atmosphere, and Hipsters abound!
Chosabi King
100 King StSushi burritos! Need I say more? Check this place out.
Expect a wait at this breakfast/ brunch place. Fairly new to the Winnipeg scene and opened by one of our most celebrated chefs. Food is on the rich/ decadent side, but oh so good, and won't break the bank. Great brunch cocktails!
62 locals recommend
Clementine
123 Princess StExpect a wait at this breakfast/ brunch place. Fairly new to the Winnipeg scene and opened by one of our most celebrated chefs. Food is on the rich/ decadent side, but oh so good, and won't break the bank. Great brunch cocktails!
My favourite Vietnamese. Try the Coconut curry soup! Unbelievable.
6 locals recommend
Pho No 1 Restaurant
81 Isabel StMy favourite Vietnamese. Try the Coconut curry soup! Unbelievable.
Viva Restaurant
505 Sargent Ave2nd favorite Vietnamese restaurant. :)
I dream about Dansk's schnitzel! This restaurant is a Winnipeg icon. Cozy, wood panel decor. Seasoned servers, and ABUNDANT Eastern European dishes. The chicken schnitzel is my favourite, but everything here is good. I dare you to finish your meal! They close pretty early, and they take reservations.
9 locals recommend
Bistro Dansk Restaurant Ltd
63 Sherbrook StI dream about Dansk's schnitzel! This restaurant is a Winnipeg icon. Cozy, wood panel decor. Seasoned servers, and ABUNDANT Eastern European dishes. The chicken schnitzel is my favourite, but everything here is good. I dare you to finish your meal! They close pretty early, and they take reservations.
Shaba Thai Cuisine
Yummy Thai food close by at reasonable prices.
Charming spot in the Wolseley neighbourhood. Good food and great cocktails. Adorable patio in the summertime. They have a daytime cafe menu earlier in the day and serve coffee, and change over to their dinner menu in the evening.
Bonnie Day
Charming spot in the Wolseley neighbourhood. Good food and great cocktails. Adorable patio in the summertime. They have a daytime cafe menu earlier in the day and serve coffee, and change over to their dinner menu in the evening.
Drinks & Nightlife
If they are open, there is live music. This is a Winnipeg institution! Small, unpretentious hole in the wall with great people and great music. Expect to pay a cover, but it will be worth it! They also have some basic Mexican style food that is yummy and cheap. Highly recommend if you want a low key, fun filled night.
26 locals recommend
High And Lonesome Club
234 Main StIf they are open, there is live music. This is a Winnipeg institution! Small, unpretentious hole in the wall with great people and great music. Expect to pay a cover, but it will be worth it! They also have some basic Mexican style food that is yummy and cheap. Highly recommend if you want a low key, fun filled night.
This is a spring / summer outdoor pop up spot that often has live bands or dj’s and food too! Set along the river, it’s a great vibe and easy to walk too.
The Beer Can
This is a spring / summer outdoor pop up spot that often has live bands or dj’s and food too! Set along the river, it’s a great vibe and easy to walk too.
Summertime pop up live music venue. Always fun. Check out their website for music lineup and ticketing.
Blue Note Park
Summertime pop up live music venue. Always fun. Check out their website for music lineup and ticketing.
Arts & Culture
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper WayThe architecture alone is worth it!
Parks & Nature
So much more than a park. They have tons of programming and fun things to do. Check out their website.
24 locals recommend
Fort Whyte Alive
1961 McCreary RdSo much more than a park. They have tons of programming and fun things to do. Check out their website.
Expansive park. Massive play area. Outside theatre where they have bands and ballet in the summer - FREE! Great for biking and blading. Beautiful Botanical area, and a pretty cool statue park. Oh, and there is also a zoo!
168 locals recommend
Assiniboine Park
55 Pavilion CrescentExpansive park. Massive play area. Outside theatre where they have bands and ballet in the summer - FREE! Great for biking and blading. Beautiful Botanical area, and a pretty cool statue park. Oh, and there is also a zoo!
The Leaf is a horticultural attraction built in 2023. It has 4 different biomes and is a beautiful place to enjoy nature year round.
The Leaf
The Leaf is a horticultural attraction built in 2023. It has 4 different biomes and is a beautiful place to enjoy nature year round.
Shopping
Lots of small boutiques and shops on this street/neighbourhood. Not a shopping mall.
72 locals recommend
Osborne Village
Lots of small boutiques and shops on this street/neighbourhood. Not a shopping mall.
Polo Park
Huge shopping mall with tons of shopping options. Indoors
The Exchange district is compromised of an area on the East and West sides of Main street. On the West side, there are tons of great boutiques, from Vintage to Jewelry, and everything in between. Also a lot of great eating options. On the East side, there are bars and restaurants, and the hub of the theatre area. Cobblestone streets and beautiful architecture...the Exchange used to be Winnipeg's Manufacturing district.
22 locals recommend
Exchange District BIZ
492 Main StThe Exchange district is compromised of an area on the East and West sides of Main street. On the West side, there are tons of great boutiques, from Vintage to Jewelry, and everything in between. Also a lot of great eating options. On the East side, there are bars and restaurants, and the hub of the theatre area. Cobblestone streets and beautiful architecture...the Exchange used to be Winnipeg's Manufacturing district.
Essentials
Small grocery store with everything you need. Prices are a little higher and a bit less selection but it will do the trick for a small shop. There is a Food Fare on the corner of Westminster and Maryland. And another one that is larger at Portage and Burnell.
24 locals recommend
Food Fare
115 Maryland StSmall grocery store with everything you need. Prices are a little higher and a bit less selection but it will do the trick for a small shop. There is a Food Fare on the corner of Westminster and Maryland. And another one that is larger at Portage and Burnell.
This is a convenience store/ grocery store. Good in a pinch for the basics. Open late until midnight.
Pal's Supermarket
619 BroadwayThis is a convenience store/ grocery store. Good in a pinch for the basics. Open late until midnight.
Edward Carriere Hair Salon/ Spa is close by and has been open for decades. It’s a great salon and prices are reasonable. They are open until 11pm on some days, and you can usually get a same day appointment. All the stylists are good! Also offer aesthetics. It is in a beautiful century old building at the corner of Spence and Broadway.
Edward Carriere Salon
162 Spence StEdward Carriere Hair Salon/ Spa is close by and has been open for decades. It’s a great salon and prices are reasonable. They are open until 11pm on some days, and you can usually get a same day appointment. All the stylists are good! Also offer aesthetics. It is in a beautiful century old building at the corner of Spence and Broadway.
Portage & Burnell Liquor Mart
923 Portage AveWine, beer, liquor, etc
Drug store where you can get prescriptions filled and speak to a pharmacist. They also have a basic grocery selection, beauty items and basics.
Shoppers Drug Mart
Drug store where you can get prescriptions filled and speak to a pharmacist. They also have a basic grocery selection, beauty items and basics.