RECOMMENDED HANGOUTS
BY WINNIPEG CAEP MEMBERS
Winnipeg offers diverse hangout spots, from the historic Exchange District for bars and culture, to the vibrant Osborne Village with cafes and shops.
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These aren’t just random picks — the CAEP26 Social Committee recommends these hangouts after experiencing them for themselves. Each spot checked all the right boxes and they are confident that they will for you too!
Bistro Dansk - Danish and European home-cooked meals in the heart of west Broadway
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 1100-1400h & 1630-2000h
Address: 63 Sherbrook Street
Distance: ~2.3 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Borgo Antico - Italian food and drink in the Exchange District
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday @ 1700-2100h, Friday & Saturday @ 1700-2200h
Address: 173 McDermot Avenue
Distance: ~2 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Clementine Café - Winnipeg’s cozy corner for good food and better mornings.
Hours: 0900-1400h Daily
Address: 123 Princess Street
Distance: ~2 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar - Globally Inspired Modern Prairie Cuisine
Hours: 1100-2300h Daily
Address: 145 The Leaf Way
Distance: ~9 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Hoagie Boyz - Sammys, sides, and salads with a kick!
Hours: 1100-2300h Daily
Address: 513 Osborne Street
Distance: ~3 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Peasant Cookery - Upscale comfort food in the heart of the Exchange District
Hours: Various with Happy Hour @ 1500-1800h & 2100-Close (closed on Sundays)
Address: 283 Bannatyne Avenue
Distance: ~2 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Verde Juice & Salads - Reviving and fresh eats
Hours: Monday-Friday @ 0830-1700h & Saturday-Sunday @ 0900-1700h
Address: 887 Westminster Avenue
Distance: ~3 km from RBC Convention Centre
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The Roost on Corydon - Unique beverage experience in a homey, community driven space
Hours: Various (closed on Wednesdays)
Address: 6561A Corydon Avenue
Distance: ~3 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Amsterdam Tea Room - Hot and cold bevvies for all
Hours: 1600-midnight/0100h Daily
Address: 211 Bannatyne Avenue
Distance: ~2 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Kings’s Head Pub - Food, bevvies, and live entertainment
Hours: Monday-Saturday @ 1100-0200h, Sunday @ 1200-0200h
Address: 120 King Street
Distance: ~2 km from RBC Convention Centre
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The Toad in the Hole - Classic British fare & a large selection of bevvies
Hours: Various Monday-Sunday
Address: 155 Osborne Street
Distance: ~2 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Sookram’s Brewing Company - Modern craft beer at our family-friendly taproom and brewery
Hours: Wednesday & Thursday @ 1600-2200h, Friday & Saturday @ 1200-2300h, Sunday @ 1400-1800h
Address: 479-B Warsaw Avenue
Distance: ~3 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Next Door - Modern craft beer made for good beer, good eats, and good times
Hours: Various Daily
Address: 116 Sherbrook Street
Distance: ~2 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Hive Climbing & Fitness - The heart of climbing and connection
Hours: Various Daily
Address: 960 Lorimer Blvd #7
Distance: ~10 km from RBC Convention Centre
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U of M Climbing Gym - Wall climbing for all levels
Hours: Various Daily
Address: 430 University Crescent
Distance: ~13 km from RBC Convention Centre
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Thermea Spa - Rest and unwind at this Nordik-inspired spa
Hours: Various - Contact for bookings
Address: 775 Crescent Drive
Distance: ~ km from RBC Convention Centre
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Activate – Interactive gaming facility. Jump, climb, problem-solve and laugh while building connections
Hours: Various Daily
Address: 1150 Nairn Avenue, #10 (Located in Eastgate Shopping Centre)
Distance: ~8 km from RBC Convention Centre
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The Forks - A vibrant cultural and recreational hub built on historic rail yards. Features year-round markets, riverside parks, walkways, public art, seasonal events, and the Agowiidiwinan Centre for Indigenous Culture.
Hours: Daily
Address: 201-One Market Rd
Distance: ~1.5km from RBC Convention Centre
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