Stopped here for a quick sample Friday at 9PM. Dine-in was 90% full and only a couple spots on bar…read morestools at the bar open. Love the decor and atmosphere. We sampled the Autonomic Mind (weird beer) - soooo good 9/10, Chair Porter 8/10 - good porter but not enough chai flavor, Curuba Sour 9/10 - great sour, Blood Orange Gose - 9/10 tastes like a sour patch kid!, Rhubarb saison - 6/10 - just not my thing. Sooo many good flavors. I would have loved to get a flight and sit and enjoy here. Cans are sold individually so we got a variety to take home. Staff was so friendly, gave great information, and gave lots of samples. Howlers as well as growlers available. Menu online is very accurate. 100% will try to take the boyfriend/friends here!

Irrational Brewing is a cool little spot with great beers. We visited in early fall and were able…read moreto sit outside on the west facing patio. It's in a cool older building and definitely has a nice vibe inside too. We mostly had a bunch of IPAs and they were all great. There wasn't one in my flight I didn't like. We will definitely be back.

Hidden gem! Cute…read morelittle brewery cleverly hidden in an industrial park in the North West part of the city. I'm surprised this hasn't been reviewed yet! I've been following them on social media & finally had the opportunity to try them. I recommend the Common Time California Common brew currently on tap! It's got a full-bodied, nutty flavor. The sandwiches are made with bread from the nearby Bon Ton Bakery, so fresh & delicious! Friendly, attentive staff, great atmosphere, excellent tunes... get in here & support this local business!

When you belong to the Campio club, once in a while you get some good offers. (You can join for…read morefree online). Recently they had a deal, buy one main meal and get one free. I jumped on the chance because I love the pizzas here. They have a soft doughy crust. So we ventured here for lunch. It wasn't too full, and it took a while for someone to notice and get us seated. We actually debated leaving, however finally they seated us, it was all good. (Hence why it looses a star). Atmosphere is pretty typical for a craft brewery. I am not a huge sports bar fan, and I was pleased to see that TVs were not a focus here. Menu is good. Lots of different things to try, but they are well known for their pizzas. Great selection of beers. Also an okay selection of cocktails and wine. I am on medication, so I tried a "near beer" can that they offered and I was pleased with the flavour. I wish they would have a non alcoholic that is more local on tap. Hubby because of driving went with a coke. We decided on two pizzas - PB & J which contained roasted pineapple, smoked bacon, fresh jalapeño, mozzarella, brick blend and the Animal Style -Ezzo pepperoni, seasoned beef, bacon, pizza sauce, crushed chilis, Grana Padano. Both came out hot and fresh and tasty. I enjoyed my toppings better, however my husband's pizza sauce was absolutely perfect. Service (once we were seated) was pleasant. We received some chocolate dipped strawberries as a customer appreciation gift and that was lovely. My goal is to try all the pizzas. Give it a go if you like Detroit style pizzas.

The brewpub has certainly been seeing its time in the sun for several years now with the popularity…read moreof microbreweries reaching its peak. Edmonton is no different than anywhere else in the fact that our restaurantscape has been dotted with more and more local breweries - which is cool and all - but the part that has caught my attention is the elevation and refinement that has also evolved. Gone are the days when the average pub is slinging a beer in your general direction and calling it a day. Now there are chefs involved, complete dining programs, and entire concepts. It's more than just a boozy good time (but it's also still that). One of the standouts in this game is Campio Brewing Co., which first opened its doors in 2018 and have since expanded to a second location. In a previous life the original restaurant operated as Characters Fine Dining for twenty some years, which is why the space might feel familiar. (I remember dining at Characters in my 20s and believing that it was the height of luxury.) Voted Best Brewpub 2025 by EDify Magazine, Campio has positioned itself as a reliable standby when it comes to beers and eats Downtown, and they ain't slowing down anytime soon. I visited on a Monday evening, only half realizing that it was also an Oilers home game night. At only a seven minute walk away from Rogers Place, you can be sure that the place will be positively packed with jersey-wearing fans, the majority of which who are grabbing a bite before gametime. This was absolutely the case during my visit, and while it was crowded there's something about the buzz of a hockey night that feels pretty special. Peering through the sea of blue and orange in the main dining area, it was clear that tables were at a premium. I had no idea that there was additional seating downstairs but quickly learned as the hostess lead the way down the stairs. The basement appears to be the brewery itself, lined with fermentation tanks and wooden aging barrels. The picnic-style tables are communal. While it's not as nice as upstairs and certainly feels like an overflow area, it is kind of neat to be sitting where all of the brewery magic happens. (Think of when you try to go camping but the campground is already full, so they just stick you in a big empty field with the rest of the extras.) The main upstairs dining area is expansive, rich in wood, and feels historic. You'll find exposed brick and the same epic wooden pillars that exist in many of the old buildings downtown. But the best table in the entire restaurant? That would be the elevator shaft room - now converted into a small dining area. The elevator buttons are still on the wall! Our server was super personable and friendly, genuinely seeming like she was having a good time. Campio is obviously known for their 16 rotating craft beers on draft brewed right in the restaurant itself. They also sell their beer in cans (covered in beautiful artwork) which can be found in liquor stores everywhere, as well as offsale at the brewery itself. My husband is a big fan of their seasonal Once in Oaxaca (a prickly pear horchata sour). I, myself, am not much of a beer drinker so I was pleased to find a list of house cocktails to choose from - way more my jam. The Iced Edmonton Fog (Baileys, Cointreau, Amaretto, walnut bitters, earl grey tea - $14.50) sounded really delicious and fun. (They also make beer cocktails!) The flavour profile of this drink is right up my alley! The combination of almond, walnut and earl grey sounds cozy and delicious! However, I found that I wanted even more flavour from each sip. The beverage tasted quite watered down and could've been more full-bodied. It did remind me a lot of a paralyzer though, which I was not mad at. The main concept at Campio is to fuse Edmonton's blue-collar nature and artistic flair into one, serving up whimsy and quality with diverse offerings. I do think that this shows a clear understanding of the clientele in this city and it points toward Campio's success. The menu is fresh, playful, and approachable, offering the kind of food that people actually want to eat in a brewpub today. They've got Fried Pepperoni (With honey mustard - $9.00) on the snacks part of the menu and I'm not one to refuse! A Halifax stable, Edmonton and this Maritime city seem to have a lot in common when it comes to cuisine (RE: the donair). Sliced paper-thin, each ruby-hued round is crispy like a chip. You could easily toss about 20 of these into your mouth and barely notice. I liked the tangy honey mustard to dip into. This dish is like the best part of a pizza without all of the unnecessary rest of it. I'd happily start my meal with these every time! For the main event Campio offers two types of choices; you can opt for a handheld (I've had their Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich before and that tall stack is a good time!) or you can order a Detroit deep dish pizza (which I feel is kinda their "signature thing.") Detroit-style pizza really blew up arou

Decided to try another new brewery, S.Y.C. Brewing Co., in town. It's located in the industrial…read morehood of the west end. The only landmark to me in this area is ATHX Performance. We dropped in on a Friday evening (around 6:00pm). You order at the counter and can start a tab. Vibes are chill and there's an upstairs with a few games (uno and cribbage) and a projector (with the hockey game on). There were 11 beers on tap along with two snacks (sausages and Zwick's pretzels). Cans are pricey ($18.00 to $22.00 for 4). A bit sad that there's a few flavours you can't taste. - Pretzel ($3.00) - nice touch that they heat up your pretzel. It comes with a side of Dijon mustard. - Flight ($10.00 for 4) - we decided to try nuages (table saison), lunar phase (farmhouse pale ale), sandy beach (American pale ale) and pineapple F.O.M.O. (kettle sour). None of the beers were particularly interesting or unique but the pineapple kettle sour was the best of the bunch. Standard beers but at least the vibes are chill at SYC.

SYC Brewing is a new and young brewery that opened in the last year. Their location is very nice…read moreand small, but quite intimate. Their brewing equipment is in the same location as their bar. They offer a good amount of beers, which all taste amazing!! You can find a Groupon to taste their beers for two to four people, along with a pint or growler to bring home. They have a mezzanine where you can drink, and play cards at the same time, just having fun!! They also have a variety of canned beers that you can buy. I recommend this brewery to anyone who enjoy good beers.

A brewery every parent you drinks beer should check out. Yea I said parents!…read more Because they have a zone for your little ones to play in while you get to enjoy craft beer and food. And they have plenty of high chairs too. The space is super open and decorated with local art. A wide selection of craft beer and the ones we tried were very delightful, definitely would get a flight in the future. Flights are only $12. A really cool feature was the crowlers to go, 950ml sealed cans. Food wise we were highly recommended the pickled blueberries and I would go back here just to eat that again! Blueberries served with house whipped ricotta and warmed baguettes. I'm salivating assume writing about it. I also saw a sandwich advertised for $5! Thai place is a hidden little gem!

When we showed up it was their brewing day so it was humid and a bit stinky. All that goes away…read morewhen you start enjoying their brews. We had their passion fruit coconut beer and their spicy plum sour. Both amazing!!! Great venue, great location and even greater drinks. Staff were amazing and helpful. They have a patio outside and ample seating inside. Great location for a brewery. Nice bright environment. We ended moving to sit at the bar as a large party came in and needed the tables. Not a problem. Then that very same table bought a round for us. This is such a charming place filled with great people.

Small local pub. Went for the burgers and that's the only food they have besides soft pretzels. It…read morewas a double patty with a ton of cheese. Too much for my liking actually, I couldn't even taste the burger itself. Also not a fan of shredded lettuce in anything and in the burger it was just a soggy mess. I'd give the burger itself 6.5 outta 10. Not as good as say Five Guys and they have fries. They also had the outer door opened on November 18th and everyone inside had hats and coats on. Only after we moved to a different table did they staff figure out they should maybe close it.

I have went here two times and each time has been phenomenal. They have the best service I have…read moreever experienced at any craft distillery or brewery anywhere. I picked this place for my birthday two years ago because their story stuck out to me on the website and I never regretted that decision. I like that if you don't like a drink, that they will replace it and not charge you for that drink so that you will go outside of your comfort zone. Also like that there is no children allowed. Each time I go, we bring back a few bottles. Also don't be afraid to try the cocktails too!

We absolutely love Hansen's. Our first experience at Hansen's was a tour of the distillery. We…read morehad such a great time! The bar in the front is great for date night, drinks with coworkers, girls night! Bartender Rylan is really knowledgeable and makes really cool drinks. We were fortunate enough to win their Mother's Day contest last year and spend time learning how to make drinks and what makes sets apart the good drinks from the amazing ones. Recommendations: Morning Glory, Purple Cow and the Barn Owl Vodka.

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

I was cycling yesterday and I happened upon Manchester Square. Interesting little strip mall in the…read morecity. 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.

Great food, great service and I nice ambiance inside meanwhile playing a not too loud classic rock…read moretunes. My kind of bar. Met up with a couple of work buddies on a Saturday at around 2pm. Not busy at all which made for better conversations and able to hear without the crowd jibber jabber. I tried out the pickle beer on tap, which had a slight dill pickle flavor on the back end. If you like pickles, definitely try this one out. Afterwords I tried the Brewsters peach ale. It wasn't until the end of the glass you could taste a hint of peach but had more of a bitter tone. I ordered the nacho platter. Which can easily feed 2-3 people. But I managed to make a big dent in it just by myself and only took a quarter of a take home box full. All in all I would come back for more beer flavors and great tasting food.

What a gem of a bar for playoffs and regular season. Can't believe it took me so long to come here…read more The atmosphere for games is great and they have quite the selection of beer and food. I was very impressed with their pizza since they had vegan cheese as well. They look after their customers even on busy nights. Amber was a terrific server.