Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    1st RND

    3.5 (63 reviews)
    ModerateSports Bars, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Order 1st RND Takeout or Delivery

    1st RND Photos

    Business Info

    1ST RND ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - 1st RND

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Fries and burger
    Keegan G.

    Curly fries here are great! But the burger itself was a little bit of a letdown. Though the service was pretty solid!

    Denise W.

    I was at Edmonton Mall and I saw that they had the 1st Rnd but the mall closes at 6pm on Sunday. So I know I am not hungry enough to eat there before 6pm. So I am so glad they have a restaurant near downtown. This was perfect. Best part is there are lots of parking because its in a mall. I tried the Milan Lucic Burger and Perogy Burger. Their burger were very tasty. Lots of flavor. the perogy burger is a bit messy. But It was definitely very interesting. The Milan Lucic Burger was delicious as well. Lots of cheese and mushrooms. Be prepare to be messy. The burger came with side fries, curly fries, salad or soup of the day. I got the soup of the day which was tomatoe basil. The soup was a bit salty but it was delicious. The décor was nice. Lots of sport jersey. Its pretty interesting. Also lots of TV around the restaurant/ sports bars.

    Set specials menu - for other daily specials ask your server
    Jacqueline H.

    Another overly loud, average sports pub. Meh, definitely had better, and here's why: - ordered the beer cheese soup, it came out lukewarm, was replaced but already had skin on it again from sitting - beer cheese soup unbelievably salty. Yes beer cheese is already salty, but add bacon and and what seemed to be pickled jalapeños to it and it was intolerable. Really bad, not recommended. - fish tacos: way past messy. Nice that it's a generous serving but you can't pick them up much less take a bite without dropping stuff everywhere. I hate that; needs to come with a spoon. Also too many toppings means you can't appreciate the ingredients, like the coleslaw which was good. I was also unimpressed that the lime wedges which came with the tacos were old and dried out, gross. Who wants bar fruit served with their food? - beer menu: hard to read. My older friend asked for a Kronenberg, not realizing it would be Kronenberg Blanc (a wheat beer) or that it was draft, not bottle. The waitress was kind and took it back, even comped it. - server knowledge/experience level: part of the beer confusion was that our server didn't know the beer menu well, and didn't know that Weißbier (Witbier) means it's a White (Wheat) Beer. We also asked her about the gravy, to which she replied she had never tried it, but then proceeded to tell us about how she loves gravy and tries it everywhere she goes. Say what? - floor manager: after my friend sent his beer back, the manager, who is probably 1/3 his age, came out and straight up lectured him in a super-condescending tone. She literally dive-bombed us with pseudo-service, spoke quickly to my friend about his beer, and with a snotty "mm-kay now?" was on her way. Uh, thanks? Guess we got told! - seriously WTF is it with the loud music? Honestly if I worked here I'd be calling WCB to investigate. It's not the loudest in Edmonton, Beer Revolution is way worse, but why do I have to shout across a three-top table at my mates just because it's a sports pub? It was a Tuesday evening, not even a games night. Our server also spoke in a small voice so we were constantly having to ask her to repeat herself. Sure years of heavy metal have probably caused me some hearing loss, but seriously now, turn it down! We liked the jalapeño shrimp, bigger than your average "popcorn shrimp" and had a tasty spicy kick to it. The beer menu is pretty good, better than average, and our server was very nice to us in a shy, quiet way, and was very accommodating. But other than that I don't have much good to say about 1st Rnd. Just another loud sports pub with average food, and there's an abundance of those in Edmonton. And after our experience with the manager, we will not be back.

    Bacon cheeseburger poutine - for those who love poutine but don't want a full burger. It's very filling.
    Wendy J.

    Short review, it's been a long night. But this was about my fourth time at this restaurant. It's always good food and service. But it is your typical bar food and sports bar. If you're looking for a quiet restaurant, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for a juicy burger or wings, and a place to watch the game - whatever game it might be, and hang with your friends - then this is the spot for you. I suggested this restaurant to my coworkers and they're hooked -- but it isn't for everyone. Pros: Good food, fast service Cons: Music is way too loud for day time lunches. We could barely hear each other over the table. Heavy metal at noon? Okay then. As bad as brewsters playing metal at 11 on a Sunday morning. Give yourself lots of time. We were told our food would be ready in 30 minutes but it was more like 40.

    Whisky BBQ wings
    Lulu P.

    Came here with friends on a Wednesday night. It was Wing Wednesday (half price wings) and that's what we ordered. There is a big variety of flavors to choose from plus they are listed in terms of how hot they are, and some can be super HOT! I ordered the Whisky BBQ and they were delicious! I almost ordered another round but had to resist the temptation. There are plenty of other eats to choose from and the beer selection is also big. The service is friendly and welcoming. I had a very good time here and will be coming back for sure :-)

    Mac N Cheese burger
    PJ Y.

    We've been coming here a lot. Service has always been great! They have a great selection of bar food. Unique in its own way like golf ball mac and cheese. :)

    Buffalo chicken burger with onion rings (aka the best onion rings ever!).
    Tineke D.

    The signs outside advertise BURGERS and that's what you'll get at 1st Rnd, along with lots of appetizer options, wings, salads and more. When I see the word burger, the switch in my mind immediately flips to burger mode and now I'm a burger-craving machine! I came here with a friend for lunch over the weekend and we were quickly greeted by the hostess. Mid-day 1st Rnd is nice and bright and there were lots of options of where to sit. We were helped right away by our waitress, who was really helpful and pleasant. We had a little trouble flagging her down at the end to bring us our bills but other than that, she was always at our table with drink refills, food and friendly conversation when we needed her. The menu took us a while to digest as we kept flipping between building our own burger options and choosing a burger off the list. We finally settled on the mac and cheese burger for my friend and I had the buffalo chicken. There are so many options and I was torn between the buffalo chicken, The Heat and the PBJ. So obviously I need to go back to try them all out. Everything came out really fast and just the way we ordered it. My buffalo chicken burger was good, although I was expecting spicier. The onion rings were the best onion rings ever. They were served with a great dip and a whole lot of rings... the serving size is super generous, as is the delicious batter on each ring. I will always order the onion rings when I return to 1st Rnd! I love the brand and how they carry it through the restaurant. The "language" that is used throughout is fun and cheeky and reminds you that you're in a fun place. Yeah it's a sports bar but it is a super approachable place that I found to be clean, friendly, tasty and fun. I think it would be a great atmosphere to catch the game and it was definitely a great place to catch up with a friend!

    Bellini - contains white rum, peach schnapps, raspberry schnapps, and is topped with peach slush.
    Kihya M.

    My first visit to 1st RND was nothing short of great! The atmosphere, food, and quality service left me feeling like I had an excellent experience here. Upon entering, you know you have stepped into a sports bar, but it's more of an upscale sports bar (not like some I have been to!). The hostess was courteous and pleasant and had no issues with my party being super picky about where we sat. We went around dinner time and surprisingly, it wasn't too loud or boisterous inside (although the hockey game was between Toronto and Chicago so that probably helped - lol!). Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. She let us know what made 1st RND so different from other bars and was quick to fill us in on the daily specials. She was prompt with bringing drinks and food. One of my pet peeves is having waitresses come over at less-than-opportune moments to ask how everything was, but this wasn't the case here, which was a nice break. I opted to try something of the drink menu and of course my choice was the Bellini (definitely a weakness of mine). This thing was massive! It was also extremely delicious, which makes it even better, because I have had some bad Bellini's in my days. I ordered the deep fried pickles for an appy, and they were probably some of the best I have ever had. Dinner for me consisted of a Build Your Own Burger - I wasn't disappointed here, either! All around, my experience at 1st RND was a good one, and I will definitely return. Hopefully I will save room for dessert next time because a brownie with caramel and potato chips sounds pretty appealing!

    Build your own burger!
    Chris J.

    1st Round is a great new sports bar in downtown Edmonton (well technically Oliver - it is in the old Hudson's). The renovated room is amazing and looks nothing like the old Hudson's. It is bright and filled with several TV's (including a couple jumbo ones - great for watching hockey or football). The service is amazing and maybe sets it apart from other sports bars I've been in. The servers regularly check up on you to see if you need anything else or another drink - no need to try and find and flag them down. Each time we have also had the manager come up to us to make sure things were going well - great idea for a new location to make sure customers will return. Food is good. I've really just done the "build a burger" menu. You pick your bun, meat, toppings, etc. It's been well done each time. Highly recommend going to watch a game or grab a bite to eat!

    Wow.  140g of chicken for $15.25.  If anyone's wondering, that's what 4 chicken McNuggets weigh.

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Service was ok but they could have used more servers.beer was overpriced. Didn't have food

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Keegan G.
    128
    48
    45

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Stacey B.

    Stacey B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Janna D.
    23
    160
    138

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Stacey B.

    Stacey B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of PJ Y.
    7
    66
    176

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Stacey B.

    Stacey B.

    Thank you so very much for your review!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bee R.
    6
    91
    30

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Ordered take out and the food was amazing. I ordered the peanut butter and jam burger. It was fresh and pick up was easy.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Krista N.
    26
    11
    20

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sheree Z.
    64
    18
    36

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Karly W.
    264
    25
    8

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Still going to 1sr Round and still get excellent service from Tia. She is such a wonderful server.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Sports Bars 395 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    1st RND - sportsbars - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...