Unwelcoming dive bar. Want to sit in uncomfortable seats and drink mediocre beer? - then this place is for you.

I was cycling yesterday and I happened upon Manchester Square. Interesting little strip mall in the city. Stopped for a beer and a bite. Pretty decent patio seating, the place was packed. Might've been from adjacent businesses as well. I remember seeing sidewalk chalk designating which area was for which business. Again its a neat little part of the city. You pay upfront, instead of after. They have a massive selection for craft beers but a smaller food menu. I got a grilled cheese sanwiche, nachos as a side with salsa and a watermelon beer. I forget the full name. They had some more on the menu like beef jerky and hot dogs. Prices were decent, mine came to $20 with the tip. I found the size was smaller but I was stuffed. Good service and good times. I recommend. read more

Come for the beer, stay for the murals! I love the art in this place! The murals have such stories and it is really intriguing. Along with seats from Coliseum. Loved the puns to head upstairs to the 'Upper Bowl'. We hit this bar up because of the Wyrd Beer Stamp brewery tour. But this brewery bar is in a beautiful new building area, when we pulled up jazz music was playing on outdoor speakers and lights with fire ambient lighting were on. Very mood setting. Plenty of seating here and the coffee beer was delicious. We also had the sour Cherry and it was feeling and refreshing. read more

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This brewery has a fun and friendly atmosphere. The server was very welcoming and efficient with my order. The beers are unique and flavourful. I'll be back soon to try more of the beers! read more

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Love the beer!! And the new location ( with its patio) is awesome. This place is a unique gem in the Westmount area. They only support local breweries, have fun bingo and Tri nights and the owner is very involved in the community. It's a great place to support. The food menu is simple but has nice veg options Menu Items include pizza, green onion cakes and local made pretzels Go check it out you won't be disappointed read more

We hosted an event at Arcadia recently and had a great time. They have a large upstairs area with its own bar which is perfect for groups up to about 50 people. Even better, they don't charge a facility fee, just the cost of the beer. Plus you can bring in your own food. The beer was great, the room looked good, and the event was a big success. I would definitely recommend it! read more

Great beer!!!! Inattentive and poor customer service. Was treated like I was imposing on their social time with the regulars at the bar. Will buy their products at my local liquor store but will definitely not frequent their establishment. read more

Ugh! I'm super sad to be updating my glowing review of Arcadia but they've made a number of changes in the past year and much of what I wrote previously is no longer true. I defended Arcadia against angry vegans who didn't like that they started serving "real" hotdogs. It was a strange business decision if they still wanted to cater to the veg crowd, but that's their decision to make. At the time their pizza was still strictly vegetarian (and delicious!). However, on my latest visit I was disappointed to find that it no longer is. Looking at the menu, the pizza selection for vegetarians is still decent. Among their new meat pizzas, they have three veg options that can all be made vegan upon request. Unfortunately the quality has suffered greatly. The pizzas we did order weren't nearly as good as they were in the past. They also no longer have vegan meat on any of their pizzas which means that my favourite veggie donair pizza is gone. I've directed countless people to Arcadia for that pizza alone. They still have a great selection of beers and the atmosphere is still hip AF. Come here if you want a fun place to hang out and decent pizza. Stay away if you're looking for outstanding vegetarian/vegan food because other Edmonton restaurants have much better options now. read more

I should start by saying, we went at 4:30 on the holiday Friday. The bar had just opened and was pretty quiet. I can definitely see myself rating Arcadia a 5 star if I had gone during a special event or later in the evening. The vibe is cool and laid back but the space felt a little bare not filled with people. I love, loved the beer selection. Lots of different craft beers (on tap & bottle) from around Alberta. Highlights were Troubled Monk Pesky Pig (Red Deer), Bench Creek White Raven IPA (Edson), Blindman #6 Kettle Sour (Lacombe). Popcorn was delicious and unlimited. We were asked regularly if we wanted a refill. :) We also had the Clash City Chips which were hot and crispy and the Donair pizza which was super yummy. The veggie donair 'meat' fooled me. Our server was friendly and easy going. The whole place just felt very chill. read more

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Smallish venue, but the seating is cozy and well laid out. Fun atmosphere, bit of a counter-culture feel. Small menu, but wonderfully varied, so, if you're not opposed to faux-meat, there's likely something to fit what you're craving. I haven't tried anything here that I didn't like, which I feel is very impressive. Everything I've tried so far (there's only a couple of things left to try and I'm pretty sure they won't disappoint) has been bang-on perfect. Friendly and helpful staff, will help with recommendations and good service. Some fun events here... went to a mid-week karaoke night on the Tuesday before last. Would have loved to have seen more people out for it so that it could possibly become a regular thing. We were also able to take advantage of the $2 off food items Tuesday deal... honestly, I should be going every Tuesday, last week it definitely felt like I was missing out on something when I didn't go. I live in deep Mill Woods, and I have no other reason to be in the area on a Tuesday night, but it's certainly worth the trip. If I could have three wishes, it would be for a south side location ('cause I'm selfish like dat), with a patio (ok, not as big a deal as the other two), where I could take my three teen kids (like before 9pm? as some other pubs allow). I'd be there several times a week, guaranteed! read more

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All vegan, which means it's all tasty and anyone can eat here. Try the vegan ribs, you will be very impressed. They make some cool burgers and have a nice selection of local beers, some wines and teas. We like coming here, we tried out their karaoke night last time. They have a bunch of special nights so plan ahead. Nice air conditioning, feel free to bring a group and take over the place! read more

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I think Arcadia is a nice change from the normal live music venue. It is off the main drag, away from the hustle bustle but still close enough to walk if you want to from downtown. The stage is small and the venue is small, so it has a very intimate feel. There is a bar at the back and they serve quality drinks and beer. I recently tried a ginger mead on tap with a shot of gin and was quite happily suprised at how good it was, as it was a suggestion by the bartender. read more

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I've been here twice now. I wish it was closer to home, but I'll adjust. They have an interesting menu, but as of yet I've only tried the vegan pizza (uses daiya instead of cheese). I'm vegan and while I'm not a big fan of faux products, particularly the faux cheeses, this pizza was quite good and I look forward to trying their other selections. Excellent selection of beers and the $8 for all-you-can-eat popcorn is awesome if you've got the munchies. The decor is eclectic, which might be a fancy of saying there isn't much going style wise, lol. There is some live entertainment there, but I haven't been there during those times. read more

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Arcadia is exactly what 124th Street needs and I'm excited that they've recently opened in the area! I went in with a group of 20 hungry vegans last weekend, and definitely wasn't disappointed. They have a small space and kitchen to work with, and I appreciated their ability to accommodate to us as well as another large party on a Saturday night! The aesthetic is simple- sleek furniture, and gorgeous graffiti on the wall. Between pals, I had the opportunity to try the chips and salsa, pizza, and the seitan ribs; the ribs being my favourite. They were aces, and a mealshare item to boot. As a vegan/vegetarian of 12ish years, kind of a cool alternative to the kind of pub food NORMALS eat, like wings or something! I would advise non vegans to also come check out the space. Such great stuff on tap, and the food is better than standard pub fare. WHO CAN RESIST UNLIMITED POPCORN, FOR EXAMPLE?! Their beer selection is top notch, and I love the idea of not having to check barnivore for everything. Their menu for food and drinks is a good size. Enough choices that you can get through a few things in a night, but not overwhelming. I also love how much they upthapunx and all the language used on their menus. OCCUPY PIZZA? YES PLEASE. I'LL EAT 99% OF IT. They also had a Festivus party over the holidays, and I hear rumour of other fun pop-culture related type nights which I love. They've only been around the last few weeks, but this is a bar with true character, and I'm really excited to see them grow into the neighbourhood. read more

Gotta say it, "I thoroughly enjoy this place!" It's got a good vibe. The owner Darren is an amicable chum who I feel like anyone could get a good chat on with. They have good beer on tap and a commitment to local. I like that! The menu is vegetarian... Maybe vegan, but definitely vegetarian and you know what? It was prettayyy prettttay good! We had that taco wrapped in a tortilla. It was delicious. I've never been there for a show but as long as the sound is mitigated for old farts like me I'd be down. They cool guys, I say giver a go! read more

Great wee spot on 124 Street. They regularly have trivia nights if you're into that kind of thing, usually themed, ie The Simpsons, or Harry Potter etc. It's worth checking out for live music, bands/acoustic acts play here at least once a week. The bar itself is nice and cosy and has a kind of cool urban look with graffiti art on the walls. The selection of booze is good, mainly Alberta sourced (beer is all Alberta produced), with Big Rig, Strathcona Spirits amongst others on offer. From what I can tell the food is really good, I had a Stephen Curry three pointer pizza (they all have fun themes). This was extremely tasty, the amount of curry was just right, you knew it was there, but not overpowering in the taste department. All in all, a good show! read more

I can see why this place receives 5 stars consistently. The food, the ambiance and the service were fantastic! My friends and I came here on a Wednesday evening around 7pm. We immediately were drawn to the graffiti like art on the wall. So beautiful! The space is small but open with table seating along both walls. We took a seat near the bar and were greeted by, Darren, who is the owner. He was very personable and you could tell he is passionate about his business. I kind of felt like I was coming to his place as a friend and hanging out. After giving us our menus, he asked if we would be partaking in the Parks and Recreation Trivia game that would be happening at 8pm but we did not since we didn't know much about the topic. I guess they offer trivia nights, live bands and other fun stuff through out the week. You can always check their website out to see what is happening. My friend is vegetarian and this is largely why we came here since everything is vegetarian/vegan. And a vegetarian/vegan meal made well is right up my alley. We ordered the Clash City Chips & Dips to share and wow they were absolutely delicious! The coconut oil drizzled on the potato chips with a little bit of salt was so yummy and the homemade ranch dressing was fabulous. My friends ordered the grilled cheese sandwich and the vegan donair and said that they were delicious too. I ordered the John Candy Canadian Coconut Bacon pizza and it didn't disappoint! It was topped with Sailin' On Coconut bacon (vegan), pineapple, peppers, mushrooms & arugula. The flavours were so wonderful with the hint of coconut, the pineapple and the 'coconut bacon' was a tropical party in my mouth. Even though there was no actual bacon, the Sailin' On Coconut bacon was pretty delicious and a great substitute. They also have a wide variety of local beers, wine and high balls which we did try and were good. Another side note, they do allow minors in their establishment until 9pm so you can come here with the kids if you like. Thanks Darren and company for a wonderful first visit! I look forward to my next. read more

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I wish more people knew about this place! It isn't typically my scene but I found that I loved the people here! Darren the owner is an extremely nice guy wanting to eat amazing vegan food while drinking a beer. Why can't you do that everywhere? It wasn't busy until after 9-930 pm which I hear might be normal, but it filled up after and the vegan donair is delicious! Go for a show and spread the word. I want this place to be known!! read more

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One day while driving by, I saw the sign about them having local beer only. While that doesn't excite the hell out of me, I appreciate sentiment. Local is good, it's just that we do not have a lot of good local beer. The beer scene is on a big upswing in Alberta though and things are good enough that I can look at a list restricted to Alberta and easily find a couple beers that I'd be happy to try. It's got a nice vibe; the kind of the place you'd enjoy just hanging out in, not a place that you'd come to be seen. We came late and we couldn't stay very long, but I would have enjoyed staying longer. And the prices were decent...no $9 pints here. read more

I wonderful neighborhood pub with great atmosphere. Arcadia makes their own beer on site and has a rotating selection of food and snacks from local vendors. The commitment to the community is a bonus, but what keeps me coming back is the quality of the beer and the staff. read more

I went for the first time when the owner was bar tending. I told him I'd heard of the legendary beer fridge and told him what my beer preferences were. He told me what beer I wanted. He was very, very right. Will be back. read more

Arcadia is one of the best vegan bars in Edmonton! It is perfect for both vegans and non-vegans! The beer fridge is like the Sears Wishbook of Alberta beers. It's magnificent! You really get to know what this province has to offer beer-wise. It varies from Village (Calgary), Alleykat (Edmonton), and Ribstone Creek (Edgerton). Try the Old Man Winter! The menu is great in that it isn't too big, so you aren't overwhelmed with options. It is short and sweet. You can get anything from nachos to burgers to chicken & waffles! The quality of the food is always amazing and you DEFINITELY get your money's worth! There is dinner service in the evenings from Tuesdays until Saturdays, and brunch on Saturdays & Sundays! Oh, there is even a vegan caesar on the menu. I hope this has convinced you to make Arcadia a regular stop for you. read more

Awesome vegan restaurant and bar! Went there tonight with a few vegan friends, and had a great time. The graffiti art on the walls is really cool and original, and they have a stage there for bands/shows. For drinks we had the Ribstone Creek Lone Bison IPA, which was really good, and a cider, which was also great. We had the chicken & waffles with maple butter (delicious!), the ribs, and the pizza with the works. Everything tasted awesome! The owner (I think?), Darren, was really nice and accommodating, and our server was great too. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place. Cruelty-free food that tastes awesome with great drinks and great service. I plan on going back on a Wednesday sometime for their comedy nights. Thanks, we'll def be back soon! :) read more

I've been here about 6 times now in the last few months. One thing I've noticed is that the owner is always there. Super friendly guy, and it's always nice for me to see the owner putting it work and taking pride in a place they put together. This place is the best. I'm a dedicated carnivore, but I've eaten here a few times and the food is very good. I'm normally the guy that eats the steak and leaves the sides for friends, so for them to have some dishes that I enjoyed is pretty amazing for me. I really dig the vibe here. Another restaurant that supports local beers. The tap list seems to rotate with Alberta's best beers so big ups to them for killing it there. There's a small TV behind the bar so if you want to watch the game saddle up at the bar and grab a few brews. The artwork is from local artists too, so that's a nice addition. read more

Arcadia could be the best little beer bar in the city. Not a vast tap selection like CRAFT, say - but extremely well-curated & 100% Alberta beer. Last time I went I had (a few glasses of) 88 Easy Bake Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake Stout. A mouthful both figuratively and literally. Also had the Town Square Mango Milkshake. The list changes frequently and there's rarely a dud. There tends to be a lively crowd of what appear to be regulars on the weekends, and they always have the Oilers game on the (1) TV. It's a fun ambiance and the graffiti murals add to that as well. They switched from vegetarian to omnivorous a few years ago, which I certainly don't mind. But plenty of veg options if that's your bag. (Pretty sure all of the pizzas are still vegetarian.) I've tried the hot dog and the Reuben fairly recently. Not going to blow any foodies away IMO, but good bang for the buck. (Especially the bottomless popcorn.) Service is always top notch, some of the best anywhere & the owner is a gem (check their insta feed of you don't believe me). Arcadia is a weird case of being prominent in their niche but somewhat a hidden gem as well. Great place to grab a beer with friends, for my money probably best in the 124 St area. read more

Love it here! I'm vegan and I enjoy how many options they have. There is also a great selection of beverages, alcoholic /non-alcoholic! I believe that there is something for everyone here. Live music and an inviting atmosphere. The staff talk to you like you're their friends! My favorite part about Arcadia. Keep it up! read more

Great place new menu featuring Great Pizza options be sure to specify vegan if you want non-dairy cheese. Nice place to grab a local Alberta beer and a fresh pizza . Enjoy!!!! read more

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Vegetarian pub grub and Alberta Beers in an understated space with rock music in the background. And best of all, there are no VLTs and beers are always in the $5-$6 range. It's been fairly empty whenever I've gone, but I imagine it could be more popular for special events. I rarely go out and drink anymore, but when I do, I choose to go here. read more

Great little place on 124th, wish we ate cause the menu looked amazing! But we did have drinks moonshine and grapefruit beer (could not get enough! Very refreshing!) our waitress was very helpful about the drink menu and our drinks were never empty... Overall a gem on 124th! read more

Vegan pub in Edmonton? Yep, someone has answered my prayers. The food here is fantastic, it's the vegan pub-grub I had been yearning for, and now they are adding brunch on the weekend. I don't even know what to say, the drink specials are great, the selection of brews is great, the owner is great, the food is great, the atmosphere is great, their weekly lineup is great (comedy, trivia, etc..) and EVERYTHING IS JUST GREAT! read more

Small menu but it's okay because it's delicious and fitting with their super amazing beer selection. Staff and management are super friendly and great. Their amazing vegan snacks will fool a meat eater because they still taste delicious! Great atmosphere and a sure fit for anyone enjoying a night out. read more

We went to Arcadia on Friday for dinner and drinks and had a great time. We had the nachos, the Che Gorditos, and the popcorn (free refills and multiple flavors), all of which were delicious. Being a veggie in Edmonton definitely limits your dinner options, and it's awesome to have a place with such a good (and reasonably priced) food selection. And, perhaps even more importantly, we could actually talk during our meal! That doesn't happen at many bars in Edmonton, since they seem to love their deafeningly loud music for some reason. We will definitely be spending more time at Arcadia! read more

OK, this is Yelp's best kept secret. Arcadia is an awesome vegan restaurant, but it's listed only under bars (Yelp, add a vegan tag!) Everything on the menu is 100% vegan and my dinner, a vegan bacon burger, was absolutely delicious. It was served with cole slaw, which I've never been a fan of, but this was equally delicious. I ordered an IPA thatwas on tap and it was great-I only wish I wasn't driving because I would have hadd another. I will go back there EVERY time I'm in Edmonton! read more

Every city needs a beer tavern where everyone knows your name, well they do if it's Rich, or friend of Rich. Great rotating selection of craft beers and a delicious Beetza Pizza!! Woooooooot woooot! read more

Great local bar, only Alberta beer, super nice staff. I'm here quite a bit. Owner is a really nice guy too. Highly recommend.

My sisters and I popped into this bar Friday late afternoon and had a great time, we just came for drinks but next time I would love to try the food since I hear it is really good, I highly recommend getting the drink called "Brutus" so very refreshing and tasty!!! Service was excellent as well read more

Our new neighbourhood pub, perfect for TGIF's. Excellent craft beers, pizzas (love the pesto pizza), and bottomless hipster popcorn.

Great choice for beers and food. Casual, great food and a solid selection of Alberta beers. We had the donair and the Hawaiian pizzas and they were awesome. Will be back. Soon. read more

I've been here a couple of times and every time had been fantastic. The food is delicious and the staff is always friendly. Arcadia is my new favorite place! read more

Went to Arcadia last night for dinner and a bevy. I was a little disappointed by how small the menu was, I was really hoping there would be more of a selection than just pizzas. All in all the food was decent and the service was friendly. read more