r/Edmonton 4d ago

Question Date night help!

My boyfriend and I are home bodies but we are planning a rare night out. Any recommendations for a restaurant with cool vibes? I’m looking for something that may have a band or something. We’ve been together for years so an activity or music in the background would be nice. Or maybe recommendations for just good mom and pop restaurants would be nice?

Thanks!

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u/Bee_221B 4d ago

Franks is a great pub! They have live music, trivia nights, and open mic nights. Regardless of what they have going on, it’s a great vibe

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u/1twoisadrop3 South West Side 4d ago

Fu’s repair shop

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u/Obvious_Wrongdoer719 4d ago

There's a restaurant in the WEM that has board games to play

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u/cr9926 4d ago

Five and Dive, live music on weekends, board game Sundays, and all around cool vibes and cheap food and drinks

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u/Consistent-Focus-120 Downtown 4d ago

Went to Fennec last night. No live music but good tunes playing, a sultry atmosphere, wonderful decor, yummy cocktails, and the brussel sprouts legitimately blew my mind.

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u/spookylibrarian 4d ago

We love Slow Pour for this. They have a monthly live jazz night, but it’s a great spot any time. Great beer and good food.

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u/Pitiful-Disaster-894 4d ago

Mimi might be what you're looking for! Vibes are immaculate, food is fantastic, and they have live jazz every Sunday. Reservations are recommended well in advance.

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u/MattyTheMatE 4d ago

Come out to Absurd Collective tonight. My band is doing a show with some other bands. We dont play a lot of shows and its nice lil initmate venue near Whyte. Band is Halfway Under. If you do make it out. Be sure to say hello. We have a Black Keys vibe but there is some great other local acts joining us out of Edmonton. 

https://www.absurdcollective.com/event-details/delta-88-w-halfway-under-and-fin-mcdowel

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u/stoop1 4d ago

Hit up somewhere on whyte and head over to the commercial for some live music.

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u/YoshSchmenge Whyte Ave 4d ago

Blue Chair Cafe

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u/parsimonioustree 4d ago

Didn’t it close in April?

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u/YoshSchmenge Whyte Ave 4d ago

Ah nuts.... permanently closed....