Kelowna
Right downtown, this pub boasts a vaulted interior lined with wood, as well as tables on the street. Perfect for a drink or a meal; the fish-and-chips are…
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Okanagan Valley
A tad on the rough and ready side for some, the Owl is a classic Osoyoos drinking spot. Take a pub meal out on the deck, perched above Osoyoos Lake, or…
Northern Ontario
Healthy blended juices and shakes are the name of the game at this 'juice collective.' There are also scrumptious dishes to accompany your smoothie, with…
Québec
Excellent microbrewery on the way into Ste-Anne de Beaupré with more than a dozen craft beers on draft and a decent snack menu to help it all go down…
Southern Alberta
This large barn-like pub attached to the Lakeside Convention Center is where what passes for wild Waterton nights happen, aided by live music, pool tables…
Toronto
Natural wine is what it's all about at minimalist Après. A small, ever-changing menu of shareable dishes pairs perfectly with the low-intervention and…
Québec
If you're going to sink a beer in this town, let it be a local brew from this friendly microbrewery. Also serves up some decent midrange (mains $11 to $16…
British Columbia
This local favorite corner cafe roasts its own coffee in 20 blends. Outside there are tables in a garden that burbles with water features amid statues…
New Brunswick
The epitome of microbreweries, this tiny place brews four tasty beers including the Sussexy Blonde and the Milk Stout. Sip them alongside corn popped on…
Saint John
This subterranean brewpub is a local hangout and a cozy spot for a pint (try the Confederation Cream Ale or the Whistlepig Stout). They have five beers on…
Northern Ontario
This caffeine den is busy on weekdays and weekends alike, accompanying cups of black gold with pastries and paninis, as well as breakfast sandwiches ($8)…
Okanagan Valley
If you've had enough of that wine stuff, this craft brewer in Oliver township is well regarded for its line of ales, which you can enjoy in its small…
British Columbia
An old-style pub with a decent food menu, the Com is the place on Friday nights for live jazz and funk. Other nights, DJs spin pretty much anything. Enjoy…
Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
Halifax
One for those late-night sweet cravings: a cocktail bar that also serves ice-cream sundaes and sinful desserts such as lemon pavlova, peanut-butter pie…
Winnipeg
The rooftop patio is massive, with views across to the Bell MTS. It bustles with a sports-bar vibe and rocks for Jets home games. Glacially slow service…
Nova Scotia
Dubbing itself 'Chester's Living Room', this ramshackle pub is a lively place to rub shoulders with the locals. There's been a pub of some sort on this…
Montréal
Part cocktail-party bar and part Japanese-Korean fusion eatery, this happening hybrid offers late-night drinks and bites in a lively atmosphere. A fun…
Kingston
Get your daily dose of barista-brewed coffee here with your daily shot of free wi-fi. Why not have a Godiva chocolate or White Mountain ice cream with…
Saskatchewan
Top spot for a drink in Maple Creek, with local art works on the walls, and if you strike it right, live music. Simple pub menu with burgers and…
Halifax
Craft beers, game nights, Scotch nights and a daily happy hour (5pm to 8pm) make Tom's feel like an extension of the living room at your best mate's place.
Cape Breton Island
Pop into this farmyard brewery, about 14km southwest of Baddeck, to grab a growler of unfiltered, unpasteurized, 'unbelievably good', locally brewed beer.
British Columbia
This gritty old pub on Baker gets some of the region's best music acts. It has a whole section of tables outside on the street and serves decent pub food.
Prince Edward Island
This gorgeous little pub in an old barn is a great place for a beer, but the food's good too – and yes, there's lobster, as well as copious craft beer.
Calgary
The HiFi is a hybrid. Rap, soul, house, electro, funk – the dance floor swells nightly to the sounds of live DJs who specialize in making you sweat.
Northern BC
You'll enjoy this grizzled, old bar if you ignore the touristy 'get Hyderized' shot-swilling shtick and settle in with the crusty but affable locals.
Nova Scotia
This newly opened microbrewery has four core ales: a blonde, an Irish red, a porter and an American pale ale. It also runs a small cafe next door.
Calgary
Consistently voted the best queer dance venue by the local community, this club has weekly drag shows, karaoke nights and DJs spinning nightly.
Nova Scotia
A pleasant portside watering hole that has lots of Nova Scotian ales to try, plus basic pub dishes. Opening hours can be a little erratic.
Ottawa
Keeping the ByWard Market crowds happy for 20 years, Lookout's nights range from karaoke on Tuesday and Wednesday to Saturday's drag show.
Kingston
This is where young Kingston folk get their groove on and dance till they drop. The club hosts big nights for events such as Canada Day.
Cape Breton Island
This is the joint to swing by for live fiddle and piano sessions every Saturday (2pm to 6pm), and live entertainment most weeknights.
New Brunswick
Watch life wander by from the sidewalk tables of this cafe serving good espressos, fresh-pressed orange juice and backed treats.
Saskatchewan
Lakefront, colorful Mike's meets all requirements and serves up decent pub grub. Enjoy live music on weekends in summer.
Northern Ontario
Get your fix of black gold at this hip temple to the bean, which doubles as a roastery and has an adjoining record shop.
Calgary
Calgary's oldest gay bar has cheap drinks and often live bands. There's karaoke on Monday and Thursday. Drag shows too.
Winnipeg
Forks Market branch of the hip specialty coffee shop, with complimentary espressos for anyone who buys a bag of beans.
British Columbia
Bowling alley, bar, outdoor-gear store and art gallery: it's a cool spot serving a few snacks to go with the beers.
Nova Scotia
Mahone Bay's very own small-batch craft brewery has a taproom where you can try all the latest brews.
Québec
The beautiful people flock to this bar for a deep beer selection and a decent sampling of spirits.
Nova Scotia
Pop into the Perky Owl for a caffeine pick-me-up or something sweet and sticky for the road.
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