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The Bar

4.1 (31 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Pamela D.

Since my original visit to Cartago, I've been back a few times and finally sampled the menu. It's small plates with German influence, that obviously go really well with beers! I ordered the currywurst, schnitzel and potato wedges to share with my friend. The currywurst is a stand out for me on the menu and on the plate. It looks great, topped with the perfect amount of sauerkraut, spicy ketchup and yogurt dressing, with a pickle on the side. The wedges are cut in a twist so they look a but fancier than the usual bowl of wedges, and the schnitzel comes with that yummy yogurt dip on the side too. The Kitchen is to the right of the bar, it's small so what they produce from there is very quite impressive. ************** If you live in Forest Heights and want a pint there was only one choice, now I feel spoiled with Cartago in the neighbourhood. The space is open with long windows all around so you can see right in and every time I've passed it's been pretty busy - a great sign! There are ample tables but the bar was too inviting! I was impressed with the beer selection, especially local breweries. I'm into that. They serve beers in fancy stemmed glasses that fit a bottle of beer perfectly. There is a small German inspired food menu and the bar tender advised that it's small but great quality food items.

Chris C.

I wanted to try to spot for a while... Definitely thought it was pretty cool. When I arrived at around five it was empty, but by about 5:36 PM it was jammed... Really love the food, and they have a ton of selection of draft beer. As you see from the picture the food was pretty awesome... I would call it almost like a German style beer house menu, and was great for sharing. Deafly coming back here for more of a cocktails and drinking night! The selection of sausages was also really tasty, cheese plate and meet play was really big too I love the portion sizes. They also have quite an extensive selection of bourbon with you but good. Definitely will be back

Pretzels from the Edmonton-renowned Zwick's pretzels
Bonnie A.

Perfect place to come with good company and gather around a table to truly socialize. Or, just come by yourself and hang at the expansive bar. The cocktail menu here is genuinely unique and seriously top quality. I'm pretty sure at Cartago I had the best cocktail I've had. The beer selection is vast and plenty of local options. There is also a decent selection of food, all classified as German street food. Zwick's pretzels, grilled cheese with sauerkraut, bratwurst, and quite a bit more. The decor and lighting is beautiful. The space is flooded with natural light during the day thanks to its floor to ceiling windows.

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Jonny M.

Another Saturday evening, another new spot to try. Cartago's the latest neighbourhood bar to open up shop. This ones in a bit of a random spot, the Forest Heights 'hood. The hours are great! Another spot open late that you can add to the list. The inside is modern with a very chill vibe. You're greeted to all their bottles of beer when you first walk in. We weren't sure how things work; no one came up to ask if we wanted to sit at the bar or a table. Would be nice if they did that. No biggie, we sat ourselves at the bar while we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. The food menu is small but they've hand picked carefully where they source their foods. Pretzels from Zwick's and most things from K&K Foodliner. The drink menu is huge. There's five beers on draft (Blindman Brewery kettle sour was their current Alberta rotating tap), 74 types of beers, cocktails and a few wines. They're a beer focused bar so keep that in mind. Maybe it's because they've just opened but it would have been nice if the bartenders knew a bit more about the beers. Ours differed to checking out the bottle for info. Also interestingly, one of them claimed Dieu du Ciel as being the best brewery in the world. Bold words. Especially to two people that lived in Montreal before. - Rosee d'hibiscus (#29) ($7.00) - had this before from DDC. Lightly floral but easy to drink. - Lager (#74) ($7.00) - they were out of a few that I wanted to try so I ended up settling with a lager from Poland. Light. - Blood orange gose (#36) ($7.00) - wished there was more blood orange flavours to it but this was nice. Slightest bit of sourness to it. - Wit (#60) ($7.00) - this was from the Belgium section. Quite refreshing. Didn't even taste like a beer. Everyone loved it. - Red (#61) ($11.00) - another Belgian beer. M's had it before so we tried it. - Schnitzel fingers ($8.00) - these were surprisingly better than I expected. Nicely battered, good crunchy exterior and moist chicken inside. - Spätzle poutine ($8.00) - nice spin on the classic. Spätzle had a pleasant texture and they threw on some bean sprouts on top to make the dish less heavy. - 2x Grilled cheese Berlin ($10.00) - ham, edam cheese and sauerkraut. This was really good. Oozy cheese, bread perfectly toasted and the sauerkraut was a perfect combination with the ham. Get it! - Gemüse sandwich ($10.00) - this is their vegetarian option. Not bad but the grilled cheese wins hands down. - Schlutzkrapfen ($10.00) - half a dozen perogies but they're not homemade. I was pretty skeptical about getting it and my intuitions were right. Skip it. - 2x Currywurst ($10.00) - M's favourite for sure. So good we had to order a second round. They drizzle the bratwurst sausage and bun with a lemon cream. Excellent. Everyone loved it. - Fleisch und käse ($16.00) - their charcuterie platter. Two types of cheese, three types of meat, dill pickles, red cabbage and a couple slices of bread. This was decent but you don't get much. Skip it (or get the wurstplatte instead). - Wurstplatte ($16.00) - three types of sausage. Good portion, delicious and the dipping sauce was an excellent accompaniment. - Roasted potato wedges ($6.00 large) - good sized wedges and with a wicked homemade curried ketchup sauce. Was the best out of the three sides. - Cucumber dill salad ($6.00 large) - very simple but I liked the addition of radishes to the cucumber and doll. Bree rolled her eyes at this one. - Warm potato salad ($6.00) - same. Simple but I liked the slight level of heat they added to the potatoes. Cartago is a solid, solid spot. Happy to see more and more places like these open up in town. Definitely worth a visit.

Salvador G.

Salvator Doppel Bock, Cucumber Dill Salad, Grilled Cheese Berlin, Warm Pretzel, Fleisch Und Kase Cool spot that my homie wanted to try. Beer selection here is pretty dope. I suggest getting a Belgium or German beer cause this place is pretty much all German dishes. Dill Salad was pretty good for a 4 dollar side. The grilled cheese here though is so good. Not a traditional grilled cheese, but it's stuffed with sauerkraut and ham I think. Whatever, thing was so bomb. I'd eat it again for sure. Pretzel was dope as well, came with 2 dipping sauces. The meat and cheese board had some good stuff on it, wish there were more cheese though. Located in Forest Heights, this is a weird spot for such a good pub. The interior is clean and slick, and it's a perfect spot for afterwork beers. The small plates and food options make it so much better as well. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Would go back fa sho. Sal says: Just Try It (3.5/5) Joanna says: It was bright and cozy, the cucumber salad was fresh af, and the grilled cheese was stellar. Good selection of beer.

Antonella C.

Admittedly, we went on its 3 week, on August 15th....this would still explain the kitchen's time to turn over an order.... This being said, I am giving it a 3 because it is a great location for a part of town that is benefitting from a spot to go, after work or before dinner, to have a little something to drink or eat.... I feel it is more toward the 2.5 actually.... So, our evening started easy enough, everyone there definitely knows when you aren't part of the neighbourhood as we walked in and got a few stares as we made our way to a table. Because I had heard it is a place that is moving toward the "aperitivo" portion of the evening, I was looking forward to coming. Alas, it isn't there yet, and I wonder if it ever will be. The food is a bit confusing because some of it is "shareable" and "appetizer-like" and then there are other dishes that are more individual and "larger". Based on what the selection was (for me, not great), we ordered the large Pretzel, Cucumber Dill Salad (small bowl with pickled cucumbers and sliced onion) and Roasted Potato Wedges. The beer selection is GREAT...this I will not deny. The food....not as pleasing to me. The roasted potato wedges were by far the best of the 3.... HOWEVER, it took well over 30 minutes to get our food having already almost finished our beers. Again, I am hoping by now things in the kitchen have streamlined and people are not waiting to long.... The food is not particularly inspiring to me for it being a spot to have a beer after work. On this note, you definitely have to be a meat eater as most all the dishes that could be of any interest are meat based. Again, they are DISHES for individual consumption, NOT appetizers or aperitivo style which I was told it would be, hence why I went. Glad it is there for the area as it IS a great space with big windows :-) and walkable to all that live in the area :-)

Beef meat balls with cucumber salad
Xiaobin W.

It's a good place to get a drink. A great variety of domestic and international beers. The menu features Germany cuisine. Having seen the simple appliances in the kitchen, it's reasonable to not have very high expectation on taste of the food. A good place for drink but not really for food.

Paul G.

This is a trendy little beer and Appetizer bar in the 'hood. It's new. Has a cement spartan warehouse feel. Large windows. Staff are very personable! I hope that lasts. Acoustics are bad, they need baffles. They specialize in German Beers! Having just returned from Germany I was certainly in the know. They have a list of appetizers that focus on cheeses, prepared meats and pretzels. Appies were reasonable around $15. Beers on tap are $9. Bottled German beers are $10 to $11 (a little expensive I thought) but other beers are $6 to $7. The German beers on tap were good, but their witbier was was filtered. (If you are a purist Blind Enthusiasm has an unfiltered witbier on tap that tastes the same as ones I had in Germany) All in all a pleasant experience. They also have a Sunday brunch menu!

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Salvator Doppel Bock, Cucumber Dill Salad, Grilled Cheese Berlin, Warm Pretzel, Fleisch Und Kase Cool spot that my homie wanted to try.

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We've been meaning to try Bernadette's for a while now and I'm glad we finally did! The atmosphere…read moreis super cozy and classy. The servers were warm, attentive and helpful. The menu is somewhat seasonal and they were happy to answer all our questions and to provide suggestions where needed. We mostly had some appetizers and we'd like to come back to try more dishes. The seasonal salad had apples and walnuts and was super hearty and delicious. The scallops and the sauce were so tender and creamy, the bison tartare was really nice too. It was similar to a steak tartare with its own twist. If you enjoy steak tartare you will love this. We will definitely be back! Great new local restaurant to support!

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Place is pretty awesome! Especially if you love a great drink and a great atmosphere. So many great…read morecocktails. Drinks are pricey but craft and I feel worth it. Our server was friendly and fun. And she totally matched the atmosphere. Food menu is limited. I would like to see a few more selections particulary since they get their meat from Smoke next door. I went with the Zombie which was a flippin 4 oz. It was delicious. And well worth the price. To eat we tried the burnt ends, the fries, and the mac and cheese. Food came out slower than typical but it was a good use of our time to enjoy the space and our drinks. Food was good. For sure the burnt ends were the star of the show. But the mac and cheese was good and creamy and the fries were well flavoured and plentiful. Sliders were well constructed. come here for amazing drinks and snacks! And the food is an added bonus.

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Golden Sparrow was a bit of a surprise in a very good way. The interior is beautiful and cozy and…read morebigger than I thought it would be. We came here for an after dinner cocktail on a Friday night and enjoyed the ambiance, vibes and drinks. The service was great too. I had the 124 street which was very tasty and delicious, while my husband had the prairie old fashioned. Both cocktails were top notch. We'd like to come back to try some food next time. They have quite an extensive menu.

This is a sweet place that we have driven by multiple times and have never been too…read more We decided to try this place before a play downtown. I was glad we went. It is really sweet inside. A mix of hipster cool and classic. I also love a restaurant that does a good Christmas tree. It made it feel festive and cozy. Our server was bubbly and kind. Really enjoyed her service. She was helpful in picking out things for us to try. The menu is diverse, and pretty much has something for everyone. And we happened to score on Happy Hour which was some good eats for an affordable price. What we chose from the Happy Hour Menu Korean Fried Chicken Brusell Sprouts Sparrow Tots Arancini All these were 9 dollars. We also chose two happy hour drink specials for 9 bucks Spicy Sparrow and the Old Fashion We also had the Beef Short Ribs with gnocci and the date pudding. Food was really delicious. I liked everything. The beef short ribs with gnocci were probably our favourite but not a deal. All the happy hour things were tasty. The big surprise was the Korean Fried Chicken which had a great mix of sweet and spicy. The Sparrow tots were great too. The only thing I would not reorder is the date pudding. This was a dime a dozen. Nothing standoutish and could get a great bread pudding at many pubs for cheaper. Try this place. Especially at their Golden Hour.

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Searching for someplace to go for a girls night out on the town? Look no further than Dolly's…read moreCocktail Bar! Slap on your sparkly dress and a pair of heels (or wear whatever the heck you want) and make your way to Downtown's pink palace! You'll remember this location as the former home of Fu's Repair Shop and Prairie Fish & Chips before that. The Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2024 list named Dolly's as Favourite Patio and the pictures that I've seen of the back terrace look completely adorable, complete with colourful lanterns. Unfortunately, my visit was in October and it wasn't quite patio weather anymore. I turned up on a Friday evening with one of my best girlfriends in tow and we were ready for the biggest Barbiecore night of our lives! Imagine our surprise when we discovered that Dolly's had been transformed into the "Black Lagoon" for the month of October in the spirit of Halloween. (I probably should have looked into this in advance but I was unaware!) I was expecting Cyndi Lauper and Aqua but instead I got Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson. The whole restaurant was draped in the most spider webs that I've ever seen. There were giant spiders hanging from the ceiling and spooky skeletons in every corner. It was a vibe, that's for sure!! But certainly not the one that I had been anticipating. Bits of pink paint and sparkly chandeliers peeked through in some areas and the neon "Dolly's" sign on the wall allowed me to imagine what the Barbie dreamhouse-esque space normally looks like just a little bit. Otherwise, Dolly's was fully transformed into the moody Black Lagoon. I should've worn fishnets instead of glitter. The servers were all very friendly and we were quickly seated at a comfortable table along the hot pink velour banquette. Dolly's invites you to sip, snack, and stay in their minor-free glamorous escape. The house cocktails and mocktails are a major part of the experience (it is a cocktail bar after all) and I was excited to get a cute pink beverage into my hand! There was also a menu of Black Lagoon-themed cocktails that were all served in fun tiki-style vessels. This menu included themed foods as well. I personally had my eye on the Pink Palace Royale cocktail which I saw on the menu online. Made with a special collab gin with Strathcona Spirits and Licor 43 (one of my favourite liqueurs), this sounded like everything that I wanted in a cocktail and more! Other drinks had names like Dolly's Dreamhouse, Bubbilicious, and the house shot was called the Bend & Snap - exactly the sort of drinks that I had come for! However, I was sorely disappointed when the server told me that the drink I wanted was no longer on the menu. It seemed that I could only order a Halloween beverage. I fumbled to find anything that Elle Woods would approve of and settled on a mocktail called Pretty in Pink (Strawberry, cream of coconut, lime, soda, mint - $9.00) and the server suggested that the bar could add vanilla vodka to turn it into a proper cocktail. I agreed. Honestly, I was just relieved to get something pink onto the table! I enjoyed this icy-fresh cocktail a lot and it delivered most of what I had been hoping for. The sweetness of the strawberry and coconut was really fun! The lime and mint added a mojito flair. A very cute and well-composed beverage but I was sad that most of the girly drinks didn't seem to be available. When it comes to eats at Dolly's the food is what you would expect to see at a party, with the idea of sharing at the heart. I loved the idea of Dolly's Funhouse (which is an epic plate of nachos), and dishes like wings, tacos, and mac & cheese. However, the dish to order at Dolly's has gotta be the Girl Dinner (Truffle tots, chickie tendies, aji verde, aji rocoto, pineapple sweet & sour, Dolly's salad - $50.00 for two). It's a must-share so grab your girlies and prepare to chow down! They had me at tots. The Girl Dinner platter arrived looking extremely appetizing and somehow exactly what I wanted to be eating in a place that looked like this. The portion was exactly right for two people and I loved the pretty floral printed plates that we were given to dish our tots and tendies onto. As previously mentioned, I enjoy a tot. (I have a suspicion that Napoleon Dynamite really imprinted on me.) But truffle tots? Now that's just a home run! Topped with sea salt, truffle oil, and parmesan cheese, these golden potato nuggets were fried to perfection with a crispy outside and a soft and fluffy inside. I could have eaten them all. They were awesome to dunk into each of the sauces and when the rest of the food was gone we were still popping tots into our mouths. We couldn't even finish them all because the portion was so generous! The star of the meal were the chickie tendies; two giant chicken tenders, of which we each got our own. I loved this chicken! The batter was really flavourful and unique, and oh so crispy-crunchy. The chicken within was very tender and juicy, proving that an elevated chicke

Arbour

Arbour

(13 reviews)

I went here with a girlfriend for supper. It is sweet but minimal inside. The Ambiance was clean…read moreand trendy. Menu is interesting. Our server was good but busy. This menu is meant for sharing. We decided to split some dishes - the tuna crudo, the meatballs with grilled foccacia, and the cauliflower. There was some hits and some misses. The hits first - tuna crudo was great with fermented mango, coconut milk and sesame crackers. Fresh and exciting. The second one I loved was the meatballs. The sauce was amazing and meatballs were full of flavour. Make sure you order the bread to soak up all the sauce.These two I would totally recomend. The two that were disappointing was the cauliflower. It comes as a whole head and the idea is that you cut it into pieces. So the sauce doesn't really penetrate the cauliflower and the sauce was okay but seemed to berry forward. The pizza was worse. Barely any toppings except an obsene amount of arugla which didn't add anything to the dish. I had three peices and there was only two measly small peices of chicken. It also lacked flavour. Skip these. Saying that I would come here again to try some other things. But save your stomach and don't order the pizza.

Visited this place out of spite and got the Carnita Bowl and to my surprise it was actually really…read moregood. The presentation was interesting but the taste made up for it. Service was top notch and the ambiance of the place was also great. No complaints.

The Bar - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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