The Corduroy Guide to Edmonton
Drinks & Nightlife
Where all the locals hang out. Be sure to check out the Wooftop patio!
34 locals recommend
Black Dog Freehouse
10425 82 Ave NWWhere all the locals hang out. Be sure to check out the Wooftop patio!
Our favourite pub. With a great selection of beers, a relaxed atmosphere, impeccable music and small but delicious menu of well prepared food. Come on the first Wednesday of the week for Caribbean night to try some of Blair's family's secret recipes.
14 locals recommend
Red Star Pub
10534 Jasper AveOur favourite pub. With a great selection of beers, a relaxed atmosphere, impeccable music and small but delicious menu of well prepared food. Come on the first Wednesday of the week for Caribbean night to try some of Blair's family's secret recipes.
Commercial Hotel-Blues On Whyte Pub
10329 82 Ave NWLive music every night and cheap drinks!
Food Scene
Cozy wine bar with a menu prepared by one of Edmonton's best chefs. Great spot for a romantic date!
36 locals recommend
Bar Bricco
10347 Jasper AveCozy wine bar with a menu prepared by one of Edmonton's best chefs. Great spot for a romantic date!
While it may be a little out of the way, it is the best place in the city to nurse a hangover with brunch. Tell Mark, Ryan and Kelsey that Tommy sent you, and try the Frauline!
12 locals recommend
The Local Omnivore
10933 120 Street NorthwestWhile it may be a little out of the way, it is the best place in the city to nurse a hangover with brunch. Tell Mark, Ryan and Kelsey that Tommy sent you, and try the Frauline!
Try one of their sandwiches with some pourover coffee. The Grick is a great way to start the day!
10 locals recommend
Farrow
9855 76 Avenue NorthwestTry one of their sandwiches with some pourover coffee. The Grick is a great way to start the day!
Grab a coffee or a latte, take some locally roasted beans home! Transcend is the supplier of all our coffee, and the beans are roasted on-site!
24 locals recommend
Transcend Coffee and Roastery
9570 76 Ave NWGrab a coffee or a latte, take some locally roasted beans home! Transcend is the supplier of all our coffee, and the beans are roasted on-site!
Nudoru ramen bar
10532 82 Ave NWGreat ramen is hard to find in the city, but these guys do a good job.
NongBu Korean Eatery
8115 104 St NWWell-made Korean street food in a bright, relaxed setting
Japanese Izakaya with friendly staff, great food and a large selection of drinks to choose from.
11 locals recommend
Izakaya Dorinku
10205 82 Ave NWJapanese Izakaya with friendly staff, great food and a large selection of drinks to choose from.
Delicious, quick and relaxed taco restaurant in the city. Chris, Dani, Nana and the team will take good care of you.
61 locals recommend
Tres Carnales Taqueria
10119 100a St NWDelicious, quick and relaxed taco restaurant in the city. Chris, Dani, Nana and the team will take good care of you.
Great ambiance, tasty Southern food and a large selection of whiskey. Come for the piano karaoke or Elvis impersonator.
9 locals recommend
Have Mercy Food + Booze
8232 Gateway Blvd NWGreat ambiance, tasty Southern food and a large selection of whiskey. Come for the piano karaoke or Elvis impersonator.
A great spot to have a coffee, light meal or pastries after a walk through the river valley.
31 locals recommend
Little Brick
10004 90 St NWA great spot to have a coffee, light meal or pastries after a walk through the river valley.
It's hard to beat the iconic views of Edmonton's best patio. I recommend visiting one of the great nearby downtown restaurants and finishing up with the Hotel Mac patio for a drink and the sunset.
38 locals recommend
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
10065 100 St NWIt's hard to beat the iconic views of Edmonton's best patio. I recommend visiting one of the great nearby downtown restaurants and finishing up with the Hotel Mac patio for a drink and the sunset.
Located in Edmonton's French District, Cafe Bicyclette is always worth a visit. One of the best poutines in the city - if you haven't tried it, you should!
22 locals recommend
Café Bicyclette
8627 91 StLocated in Edmonton's French District, Cafe Bicyclette is always worth a visit. One of the best poutines in the city - if you haven't tried it, you should!
It would be a bad idea to visit Edmonton and not stop in for a pastry and a coffee at the city's most lauded bakery. There is usually a lineup out the door at peak times, but it moves quickly!
146 locals recommend
Duchess Bake Shop
10718 124 StIt would be a bad idea to visit Edmonton and not stop in for a pastry and a coffee at the city's most lauded bakery. There is usually a lineup out the door at peak times, but it moves quickly!
The best bread in Edmonton, and a curated selection of cheeses and preserves to make the perfect impromptu picnic or quiet night in. Swing by K&K Foodliner a few blocks away for some house-made charcuterie and Color de Vino for a perfectly paired bottle of wine.
11 locals recommend
Boulangerie Bonjour
9913 99 St NWThe best bread in Edmonton, and a curated selection of cheeses and preserves to make the perfect impromptu picnic or quiet night in. Swing by K&K Foodliner a few blocks away for some house-made charcuterie and Color de Vino for a perfectly paired bottle of wine.
Easily one of the best places to eat in the city. Chef Christine Sanford will take you on a journey. Great for date night or a group of friends. Reservations can be tough, but they always keep have the restaurant open for walk-ins, so don't hesitate to stop in. Bonus points for the great selection of Blind Enthusiasm beers on tap!
28 locals recommend
Biera
9570 76 Ave NWEasily one of the best places to eat in the city. Chef Christine Sanford will take you on a journey. Great for date night or a group of friends. Reservations can be tough, but they always keep have the restaurant open for walk-ins, so don't hesitate to stop in. Bonus points for the great selection of Blind Enthusiasm beers on tap!
Let's be clear about All Happy: it's in a rough neighbourhood and the decor leaves a lot to be desired. But, if you're looking for a place to eat after a night out and are wondering where the locals will be, you can't go wrong. Skip the ginger beef and try some of their more authentic Chinese dishes!
All Happy Family Restaurant
10011 106 Avenue NorthwestLet's be clear about All Happy: it's in a rough neighbourhood and the decor leaves a lot to be desired. But, if you're looking for a place to eat after a night out and are wondering where the locals will be, you can't go wrong. Skip the ginger beef and try some of their more authentic Chinese dishes!
Sightseeing
Keillor Point
7433 Saskatchewan Dr NWOur favourite place to watch the sunset over the river valley.
Check out one of the most prominent features of the River Valley and spend time debating locals about the proper pronunciation of the name. (It's Mutt-art, but they won't believe you)
219 locals recommend
Muttart Conservatory
9626 96a St NWCheck out one of the most prominent features of the River Valley and spend time debating locals about the proper pronunciation of the name. (It's Mutt-art, but they won't believe you)
Shopping
Great selection of local items, gifts, candles, vintage finds and more!
7 locals recommend
Maven and Grace
9601 82 Ave NWGreat selection of local items, gifts, candles, vintage finds and more!
Listen Records
10443a 124 StThe best record shop in the city.
Blackbyrd Myoozik
10442 82 Ave NWGreat nearby record store.
An Edmonton institution, they've been around for over 20 years. Say hi to Mike and check out a wide selection of clothing and collectables.
Mars & Venus
10328 82 Ave NWAn Edmonton institution, they've been around for over 20 years. Say hi to Mike and check out a wide selection of clothing and collectables.
A great little used book store with a large selection of quirky and rare books, recent best sellers and vintage magazines.
10 locals recommend
Wee Book Inn
10310 82 Ave NWA great little used book store with a large selection of quirky and rare books, recent best sellers and vintage magazines.
The busiest market in the city operates every Saturday until 3PM. Best come early and beat the crowds!
127 locals recommend
Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
10310 83 Ave NWThe busiest market in the city operates every Saturday until 3PM. Best come early and beat the crowds!
Essentials
Great selection of local and organic groceries and essentials.
21 locals recommend
Blush Lane Organic Market Whyte Ave
8135 102 St NWGreat selection of local and organic groceries and essentials.
Mike has run this much-loved institution for ages. Organic, fair trade, re-usable? If you want it, he likely has it. Worth a visit!
16 locals recommend
Earth's General Store
9605 82 Ave NWMike has run this much-loved institution for ages. Organic, fair trade, re-usable? If you want it, he likely has it. Worth a visit!
Safeway Garneau
10930 82 Ave NWLarge chain grocery store.
Straight shaves and clean cuts. The preeminent barber shop in the city, and only minutes away by foot. Everyone is talented, but working with Mark or Linda is an extra special treat.
Barber Ha
7345 82 Ave NWStraight shaves and clean cuts. The preeminent barber shop in the city, and only minutes away by foot. Everyone is talented, but working with Mark or Linda is an extra special treat.
Cut, colour or style: they have you covered. Check out their mug shots on the way into the salon!
The Beauty Parlour LTD
10011 82 Ave NWCut, colour or style: they have you covered. Check out their mug shots on the way into the salon!
A small, but extremely well curated liquor store focusing primarily on wine. The staff are just as amazing as the products they stock - they have always found me the perfect pairing, no matter how odd or exotic the menu might be.
6 locals recommend
Color de Vino
9606 82 Ave NWA small, but extremely well curated liquor store focusing primarily on wine. The staff are just as amazing as the products they stock - they have always found me the perfect pairing, no matter how odd or exotic the menu might be.
Entertainment & Activities
Mill Creek Outdoor Pool
9555 84 Ave NWGreat outdoor pool, only a few minutes walk!
The best place to see films from around the world in a local landmark. Check out their website to see what's playing!
26 locals recommend
Garneau Theatre
8712 109 St NWThe best place to see films from around the world in a local landmark. Check out their website to see what's playing!
Classic theatre playing unique movies daily.
46 locals recommend
Princess Theatre (Plaza Entertainment)
10337 82 Ave NWClassic theatre playing unique movies daily.
Whether you're visiting to watch a hocky game or a show, Rogers Place is only a short distance away!
199 locals recommend
Rogers Place
10220 104 Ave NWWhether you're visiting to watch a hocky game or a show, Rogers Place is only a short distance away!
Bring your clubs or borrow some from the club, and get a round or two in during your visit! Only a short trip away from the suite.
30 locals recommend
Victoria Golf Course
12130 River Valley Rd NWBring your clubs or borrow some from the club, and get a round or two in during your visit! Only a short trip away from the suite.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7520 104 St NWCar rentals, walking distance from the suite.
Just a few minutes walk South, Ritchie Market includes Velocity Cycle's newest shop where you can easily rent a bike to use during your visit. Have a cup of coffee from Transcend or a pint while you're at it!
13 locals recommend
Ritchie Market
9570 76 Ave NWJust a few minutes walk South, Ritchie Market includes Velocity Cycle's newest shop where you can easily rent a bike to use during your visit. Have a cup of coffee from Transcend or a pint while you're at it!
Volunteer-run community bike workshop with all the parts, tools and assistance you need. Also a great place to rent or buy a used bicycle!
Bike Edmonton South Community Workshop
8001 102 St NWVolunteer-run community bike workshop with all the parts, tools and assistance you need. Also a great place to rent or buy a used bicycle!