2 Best Bars in Old Strathcona, Ritchie, and Garneau, Edmonton

Ale Architect serves more than a dozen unique, well-balanced ales and lagers in a bright and modern space. Locals claim they make some of the best pizza in town. Bliss can be achieved by pairing the local mushroom, goat cheese, and leek pizza with a glass of Utopia New Wave pilsner.

The Monolith is an imposing concrete building adorned with stunning murals, and inside is a state-of-the-art brewery that barrel-ages their beer for up to three years, creating complex flavors that will delight beer aficionados.