Best Bars in Winnipeg
This list covers the best bars in Winnipeg based on Google ratings and reviews as of October 2026. It includes cocktail bars, pubs, wine bars, and casual grills, with most places located in Downtown, River, Osborne, and other central neighbourhoods. All 20 bars have a Google rating of 4.2 or higher, with Amsterdam Tea Room and Bar and C9 Grill & Bar leading at 4.8. The majority are in the moderate price range, though several inexpensive options are also featured, such as C9 Grill & Bar, Rosé Coffee & Wine, and Silver Spike Saloon.
Ratings are based on a significant volume of feedback, with review counts ranging from 156 at Patent 5 Distillery to 2921 at King's Head Pub. The list shows a strong preference for places with patios and outdoor seating, a common feature noted in the attributes. Reviewer mentions frequently highlight specific drinks, food items like poutine and wings, and atmosphere factors such as live music or friendly staff. These details help paint a picture of what each bar offers beyond its numerical score. The data is current and only includes establishments that are open, according to their listed operating hours.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amsterdam Tea Room and Bar | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,157 | $$ |
| 2 | Leopold's Tavern Winnipeg - Bridgwater | Bridgwater Centre | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,441 | $$ |
| 3 | The Common | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 595 | $$ |
| 4 | The Grove Pub & Restaurant | Crescentwood | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,530 | $$ |
| 5 | Langside Grocery | West Broadway | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 504 | $$ |
| 6 | The Beer Can | Legislature | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 473 | $$ |
| 7 | Yellow Dog Tavern | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 875 | $$ |
| 8 | C9 Grill & Bar | Corydon | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 157 | $ |
| 9 | Rosé Coffee & Wine | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 206 | $ |
| 10 | ANAF Club 60 | River - Osborne | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 289 | $ |
| 11 | Patent 5 Distillery and Tasting Room (Retail hours are pickup hour) | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 156 | $ |
| 12 | King's Head Pub | Downtown | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 2,921 | $$ |
| 13 | The Toad in the Hole | Mcmillan | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 1,020 | $$ |
| 14 | Silver Spike Saloon | Melrose | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 818 | $ |
| 15 | Cargo Bar | Assiniboine Park | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 159 | $ |
| 16 | Winn City Pub | Ebby - Wentworth | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 410 | $$ |
| 17 | Classics Billiards Bar & Grill | King Edward | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 409 | $ |
| 18 | Grizzly Goose | Meadowood | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 283 | $ |
| 19 | Tapp's Neighbourhood Pub | Worthington | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 1,400 | $$ |
| 20 | Sonix Bar & Grill | River - Osborne | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 292 | $$ |
Amsterdam Tea Room and Bar
This Downtown cocktail bar has a 4.8 rating from 1157 reviews and a moderate price point. It opens daily from 4 p.m., with weekend hours until 1 a.m. Reviewers often mention its tea cocktails, beef tartare, and welcoming staff, and it offers patio seating, takeout, and delivery.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-00:00
- Mon 16:00-00:00
- Tue 16:00-00:00
- Wed 16:00-00:00
- Thu 16:00-00:00
- Fri 16:00-01:00
- Sat 16:00-01:00
Leopold's Tavern Winnipeg - Bridgwater
Leopold's Tavern in Bridgwater Centre is a bar with a 4.6 rating from 1441 reviews. It has moderate prices and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Reviewers frequently talk about its poutine, wings, vegan options, and loud music, and it features a patio and is suitable for watching sports.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-02:00
- Mon 11:00-02:00
- Tue 11:00-02:00
- Wed 11:00-02:00
- Thu 11:00-02:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
The Common
The Common is a Downtown bar rated 4.6 from 595 reviews. It has moderate prices and hours from 11 a.m., closing at 11 p.m. or midnight. Reviewers often note its wine selection, craft beers, and river view from the outdoor seating, which is wheelchair accessible.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
The Grove Pub & Restaurant
This Crescentwood pub holds a 4.5 rating from 1530 reviews and is moderately priced. Hours start at 10 or 11 a.m., closing between 1 and 2 a.m. Reviewers mention poutine, salmon, and the patio, and it offers delivery, takeout, and onsite services.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-01:00
- Mon 11:00-01:00
- Tue 11:00-01:00
- Wed 11:00-01:00
- Thu 11:00-02:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 09:00-02:00
Langside Grocery
Langside Grocery is a cocktail bar in West Broadway with a 4.6 rating from 504 reviews. It is moderately priced and open Tuesday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reviewers often describe it as an intimate space with a patio, pleasant staff, and small plates like charcuterie.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:00-23:00
- Wed 17:00-23:00
- Thu 17:00-23:00
- Fri 17:00-23:00
- Sat 17:00-23:00
The Beer Can
The Beer Can in the Legislature area is a bar rated 4.6 from 473 reviews. It is moderately priced and open daily from noon to midnight. Reviewers frequently highlight its beer selection, river view, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and live music.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-00:00
- Mon 12:00-00:00
- Tue 12:00-00:00
- Wed 12:00-00:00
- Thu 12:00-00:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
Yellow Dog Tavern
Yellow Dog Tavern is a Downtown pub with a 4.5 rating from 875 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 4 or 5 p.m. most days, closing between midnight and 2 a.m. Reviewers often mention local beers, nachos, and chicken fingers, and it is suitable for watching sports.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-00:00
- Tue 16:00-00:00
- Wed 16:00-00:00
- Thu 16:00-01:00
- Fri 16:00-02:00
- Sat 17:00-02:00
C9 Grill & Bar
C9 Grill & Bar in Corydon is a hookah bar with a 4.8 rating from 157 reviews. It is inexpensive and opens at 4 p.m., with weekend hours until 2 a.m. Reviewers frequently talk about its shisha, kebabs, and cozy seating, and it offers delivery and takeout.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-00:00
- Tue 16:00-00:00
- Wed 16:00-00:00
- Thu 16:00-00:00
- Fri 16:00-02:00
- Sat 16:00-02:00
Rosé Coffee & Wine
Rosé Coffee & Wine is a Downtown wine bar rated 4.6 from 206 reviews. It is inexpensive and opens Monday to Saturday at 4:30 p.m., closing by 10 p.m. or midnight. Reviewers often mention oysters, espresso martinis, and the chic decor.
Opening hours
- Mon 16:30-22:00
- Tue 16:30-22:00
- Wed 16:30-22:00
- Thu 16:30-22:00
- Fri 16:30-00:00
- Sat 16:30-00:00
ANAF Club 60
It opens in the afternoon, closing between midnight and 2 a.m. Reviewers frequently note karaoke, shuffleboard, and that it is cash only, and it features live music and bar games.
Opening hours
- Sun 13:00-01:00
- Mon 14:00-00:00
- Tue 14:00-00:00
- Wed 14:00-01:00
- Thu 14:00-01:00
- Fri 14:00-02:00
- Sat 13:00-02:00
Patent 5 Distillery and Tasting Room (Retail hours are pickup hour)
Patent 5 Distillery is a Downtown cocktail bar with a 4.5 rating from 156 reviews. It is inexpensive and open Wednesday to Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reviewers often mention its gin, new menu, and beautiful building, and it has a patio and offers delivery.
Opening hours
- Wed 16:00-23:00
- Thu 16:00-23:00
- Fri 16:00-23:00
- Sat 16:00-23:00
King's Head Pub
King's Head Pub is a Downtown pub with a 4.3 rating from 2921 reviews and moderate prices. It opens daily from 11 a.m. or noon until 2 a.m. Reviewers frequently talk about live music, beer on tap, and poutine, and it has a patio and bar games.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-02:00
- Mon 11:00-02:00
- Tue 11:00-02:00
- Wed 11:00-02:00
- Thu 11:00-02:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
The Toad in the Hole
The Toad in the Hole is a Mcmillan pub rated 4.3 from 1020 reviews. It is moderately priced, opening between noon and 3 p.m. and closing at 1 or 2 a.m. Reviewers often mention live music, fish and chips, and its new location, and it features karaoke and a pool table.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-02:00
- Mon 15:00-02:00
- Tue 17:00-01:00
- Wed 15:00-01:00
- Thu 15:00-02:00
- Fri 12:00-02:00
- Sat 12:00-02:00
Silver Spike Saloon
Silver Spike Saloon in Melrose is an inexpensive bar with a 4.3 rating from 818 reviews. It opens early at 8 a.m., closing between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Reviewers frequently highlight friendly staff, live bands, and dancing, and it has bar games and a drive-through.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-19:00
- Mon 08:00-00:00
- Tue 08:00-00:00
- Wed 08:00-00:00
- Thu 08:00-00:00
- Fri 08:00-02:00
- Sat 08:00-02:00
Cargo Bar
Cargo Bar in Assiniboine Park is an inexpensive bar rated 4.4 from 159 reviews. It is open from noon to 10 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. Reviewers often mention its patio, that it is bike and dog friendly, and live music, and it is wheelchair accessible.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Tue 12:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-22:00
Winn City Pub
Winn City Pub in Ebby - Wentworth is a moderately priced pub with a 4.3 rating from 410 reviews. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Reviewers frequently talk about pool tables, VLTs, and watching sports on big screens, and it has outdoor seating and takeout.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-02:00
- Mon 09:00-02:00
- Tue 09:00-02:00
- Wed 09:00-02:00
- Thu 09:00-02:00
- Fri 09:00-02:00
- Sat 09:00-02:00
Classics Billiards Bar & Grill
Classics Billiards Bar & Grill in King Edward is an inexpensive bar & grill rated 4.3 from 409 reviews. It opens in the evening, closing at 2 a.m. Reviewers often mention karaoke, pool tables, and nachos, and it features bar games and is suitable for watching sports.
Opening hours
- Sun 20:00-02:00
- Tue 17:00-02:00
- Wed 17:00-02:00
- Thu 17:00-02:00
- Fri 17:00-02:00
- Sat 17:00-02:00
Grizzly Goose
Grizzly Goose in Meadowood is an inexpensive bar with a 4.2 rating from 283 reviews. It opens daily at 11 a.m., closing at midnight or 1 a.m. Reviewers frequently highlight chicken fingers, the pool table, and live music, and it has outdoor seating and takeout.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Tapp's Neighbourhood Pub
Tapp's Neighbourhood Pub in Worthington is a moderately priced pub rated 4.2 from 1400 reviews. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Reviewers often mention wings, its sports bar atmosphere, and the patio, and it offers delivery, takeout, and no-contact delivery.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-02:00
- Mon 09:00-02:00
- Tue 09:00-02:00
- Wed 09:00-02:00
- Thu 09:00-02:00
- Fri 09:00-02:00
- Sat 09:00-02:00
Sonix Bar & Grill
Sonix Bar & Grill in River - Osborne is a moderately priced bar & grill with a 4.2 rating from 292 reviews. It opens at noon or 2 p.m., closing at midnight or 2 a.m. Reviewers frequently talk about pool tables, karaoke, and open mic nights, and it features bar games and live music.
Opening hours
- Sun 14:00-00:00
- Mon 12:00-02:00
- Tue 12:00-02:00
- Wed 12:00-02:00
- Thu 12:00-02:00
- Fri 12:00-02:00
- Sat 12:00-02:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours, as many bars open in the late afternoon or evening, like Langside Grocery at 5 p.m., while some pubs like Tapp's open at 9 a.m.
- Most bars are in the moderate price range, but for inexpensive options, consider C9 Grill & Bar, Rosé Coffee & Wine, or Silver Spike Saloon.
- Patios and outdoor seating are common; Amsterdam Tea Room, Leopold's Tavern, and The Beer Can are a few that reviewers specifically mention.
- For takeout or delivery, many places offer it, including Amsterdam Tea Room, Leopold's Tavern, The Grove Pub, and C9 Grill & Bar.
- Several bars are noted as suitable for watching sports, including Leopold's Tavern, Winn City Pub, and Tapp's Neighbourhood Pub.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating calculation was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only establishments with at least 150 Google reviews were considered for inclusion. Furthermore, only bars that are currently open, according to their listed hours, are featured here. This process ensures the list reflects both popularity and recent, reliable customer feedback.
Questions about bars in Winnipeg
Which bar has the highest rating?
Amsterdam Tea Room and Bar and C9 Grill & Bar both have a 4.8 Google rating. Amsterdam Tea Room has 1157 reviews and is a moderate-price cocktail bar in Downtown. C9 Grill & Bar has 157 reviews and is an inexpensive hookah bar in Corydon. Their high scores come from different types of establishments with distinct atmospheres and offerings.
Are there good options for late-night drinks?
Yes. Many bars close at 2 a.m., including Leopold's Tavern, King's Head Pub, Tapp's Neighbourhood Pub, and Winn City Pub. Some, like The Grove Pub and The Toad in the Hole, also have 2 a.m. closings on weekends. Check individual hours as some close earlier, like The Common at 11 p.m. on weeknights or Langside Grocery at 11 p.m.
Which neighbourhoods have the most bars on this list?
Downtown has the most bars, with Amsterdam Tea Room, The Common, Yellow Dog Tavern, Rosé Coffee & Wine, Patent 5 Distillery, and King's Head Pub. Other neighbourhoods like Crescentwood, Bridgwater Centre, and Mcmillan are represented by one or two entries each. This spread offers options across the city.
I'm looking for a bar with a patio and a view. Any suggestions?
The Common in Downtown is noted for its river view and has outdoor seating. The Beer Can in the Legislature area also has a river view and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Both have moderate prices and ratings of 4.6. For a patio without a specific view mention, many other options exist, such as Amsterdam Tea Room, Leopold's Tavern, and Cargo Bar in Assiniboine Park.
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